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.

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.