First Flights with Neil Armstrong
Overview
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.
Crew
Rick Gordon
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes
1991
Season 1 traces the development of aviation technology from balloons to early post-WWII jet aircraft.
Season 2
13 Episodes
1992
Season 2 continues the story of atmospheric flight to the edge of space in the 1990s. Neil Armstrong had previously flown several aircraft featured in Season 2 during his long career as a NASA experimental test pilot in Edwards, CA.
Season 3
13 Episodes
1993
Season 3 focuses on the development of particular technologies within the broader field of aviation.
