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	3
Episodes	39
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
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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