Air Shows

Go inside the cockpits of 1900´s craft and modern jets.

Regulatory agencies discuss the guidelines all air shows must meet.

See some of the darning mid-air feats of modern shows.

The aircraft range from old-fashioned barnstormers to modern supersonic fighters. They perform aerial feats from dives and rolls to midair twists and turns. It is one of the most spectacular forms of American entertainment and fun for all ages. It is the modern air show.

Though the flight technology and pilot skill is first and foremost in the spectator´s mind, there is a huge amount of planning behind every event. MODERN MARVELS® goes inside the cockpit with the pilots to see the innards of these amazing machines. Promoters and organizers discuss some of the unique challenges they face in staging these performances. Discover how regulatory agencies keep spectators and participants alike safe from potential disaster.

See some of the great feats of flying groups like the Blue Angels. Discover why their flying machines work so well. Go back in time for a look at the first air show in 1909. Experience the rich history of air shows.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 6 Augusti, 2008