Test Flights Beyond the Limits Part 1

Presents an entertaining and compelling story of the world of flight test and research. Three 47 min programs combine exciting aerial footage of unique research aircraft and insightful interviews with pilots and engineers to tell the inspiring and sometimes dangerous story of flight research. Part 1: Flights of Discovery From the X-15 to testing of the new X-33 engine, learn what drives NASA's modern-day explorers to go beyond tragedy, to find answers, and push the edges of flight where no one has gone before. (47 min)