During the 1920s, as cars became accessible to nearly everyone, there was a rising fascination with creating a safe and affordable airplane that anyone could operate. This curiosity evolved into the concept of roadable aircraft—vehicles capable of driving on roads and then transforming into an airplane for the remainder of the trip. Although airplanes have yet to match the practicality of cars for family journeys, contemporary aviation presents thrilling possibilities for those looking to fly as a hobby.
Show
First Flights with Neil Armstrong
Episode
S03E11
Air Date
Nov 24, 1993
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
S03E02
Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
S03E03
Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL
S03E04
Tail First Flying - the Canard
S03E05
First Around The World
S03E06
Flying Blind
S03E07
Flying Wings
S03E08
Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire
S03E09
Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
S03E10
Flying the Mail
S03E11
Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage
S03E12
First In Speed: Air Racing
S03E13
Propellers - Wings With A Twist