Sunday, August 24th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel Canada HD
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude Which Way Is Up
STOL drag racers face off in their annual competition. Legendary pilot Patty Wagstaff teaches two students what to do when things go wrong. Archer aviation hopes to change how we move as they work to get their EVTOL Aircraft into the sky.
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude A Game of Cat and Mouse
The Civil Air Patrol and Air National Guard aim to protect the skies; a high-speed race that requires a special kind of training in Reno; Dave Edwards proves that anyone can fly with a little money and effort.
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude One Moment, One Shot
Grant Korgan uses his "hero flights" to uplift other disabled veterans and first responders. Fly For The Culture inspires young people of color to pursue a future in aviation. A photographer and pilot recreate an iconic photo over New York City.
On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude Into The Storm
Hurricane Hunters get their weather lab ready for hurricane season. PHI Medical faces the challenges of transporting patients quickly and safely. Erick O'Connor conducts a two day boot camp on formation flying to teach pilots how to fly together.
Air Warriors Lancaster
The inside story of the Avro Lancaster, the British bomber that was rushed into service to fight back against Nazi Germany.
Air Warriors Tornado
An inside look at the Panavia Tornado's evolution from a Cold War low-level bomber to a high-level fighter-interceptor.
Air Warriors F1-11
The history of the F-111 and how the fighter-bomber no one wanted went on to dominate both air and battlefields in the late 20th century.
Air Warriors P47
An inside look at the P47 Thunderbolt and the critical role it played in both the European and Pacific Theaters of World War II.
Extreme Airport Africa Penguin Airlift
An SOS from an island of penguins sends a helicopter team on an emergency mission; a young pilot attempts a record-breaking flight; aircraft maintenance teams tackle a dangerous fluid leak; vets in Zambia stop a war between humans and elephants.
Extreme Airport Africa Flight The Power
A mid-air engine shutdown forces maintenance teams to scramble.?A helicopter pilot flies engineers onto live power lines. A rookie pilot flies his first solo anti-poaching patrol, and scientists fly to track down a pride of lion.
Extreme Airport Africa Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
A skilled canine team tracks birds disrupting Africa's busiest airport. Mechanics race to fix a cargo hauler for the largest bush airline. Helicopter pilots meet ships near the Cape of Good Hope, while flying doctors deliver life-saving surgery.
Extreme Airport Africa Pretty Fly
A helicopter security team flees extreme weather. A bush pilot faces a test that will determine his aviation future. UN aviators fly emergency missions over Madagascar, and vets take to the skies for a flight to save the Black Rhino from extinction.
How Did They Fix That? Tunnel Vision New
Mike joins crews as they build the world's longest railway tunnel in the Alps, fixing gridlock through the infamous Brenner Pass by drilling, blasting and digging their way through the mountains.
How Did They Build That? Speedcore & Steambend New
Peek inside a cloud-inspired library in Canada that's built over a live railway; see how clever engineering helped a huge Seattle skyscraper go up without harming its iconic neighbour, then cross an Australian bridge that floats above a busy river.
Ice Airport Alaska Struck By Lightning
Thanksgiving weekend and severe storms challenge the staff at Ted Stevens Airport with heavy traffic, heavy snow, and even a lightning strike.
How Did They Fix That? Tunnel Vision
Mike joins crews as they build the world's longest railway tunnel in the Alps, fixing gridlock through the infamous Brenner Pass by drilling, blasting and digging their way through the mountains.