First Flights with Neil Armstrong

NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.

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Created By

Rick Gordon

Status

Ended

Original Name

First Flights with Neil Armstrong

First Air Date

September 25, 1991

Last Air Date

December 8, 1993

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

A+E Global Media

Networks

A&E

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Propellers - Wings With A Twist

The Wright brothers realized that a propeller was a rotating wing – giving it a twist made it practical. By the mid 1930s, variable pitch and NACA research revolutionized propeller design. With the coming of the jet age, propellers fell out of favor for large aircraft. But designers soon realized that a fast turboprop with an advanced propeller could be more efficient than the best jetliners.

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