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Exploits Of A Helicopter Tv Journalist, Jerry Foster
Exploits Of A Helicopter Tv Journalist, Jerry Foster
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Jerry Foster was the first TV helicopter pilot/reporter in the country; the first to go live over the scene of a breaking story. High speed police chases; devastating floods and daring rescues now splashed all over cable TV, started in the early 1970s in Phoenix. Hear this fascinating story from a remarkable aviator who won the Harmon Trophy for his flying exploits. What he pioneered would later be copied by medical and law enforcement agencies throughout the country leading to the saving of countless lives.
Apollo 13: The Longest Hour, Sy Libergot
Apollo 13: The Longest Hour, Sy Libergot
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
The epic story of Apollo 13 is well known, but hear the inside details from the NASA flight controller who was on duty when the unthinkable happened. Author of Apollo EECOM, Journey of a Lifetime, Sy Libergot’s space experience began in 1966 and spanned the entire Apollo Lunar Program; Skylab; the Apollo-Soyuz project; early Shuttle and even the International Space Station, but Apollo 13 would become the unwelcome highlight of his flight controller career. Don’t miss this exciting talk by the man who was at the console when it all happened.
Flying The U-2, Art Saboski
Flying The U-2, Art Saboski
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Learn what it was like to fly the famous U-2, one of history’s most secretive aircraft, from a pilot who has done just that. Art Saboski spent most of his Air Force career flying the U-2; commanding U-2 organizations as well as planning and conducting reconnaissance/intelligence operations. He will give his unique perspectives on the high altitude aircraft, its history, development and current uses today.
Ralph A. O'Neill, Arizona's Other Ww I Ace, Alan Roesler
Ralph A. O'Neill, Arizona's Other Ww I Ace, Alan Roesler
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the fascinating story of Ralph O'Neill, who was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2012. He flew 103 combat missions with the 147th Aero Squadron (a squadron mate of Ernest Love of Prescott); started a functional Mexican Air Force in the 1920s and the New York Rio & Buenos Aires Airline in 1929, which later merged with Pan Am.
A (Declassified) History Of Military Drones, Stephen Rayleigh
A (Declassified) History Of Military Drones, Stephen Rayleigh
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones, are said to be the newest technology of contemporary warfare, but the military's use of drones spans the last 100 years. Hear the riveting story of the numerous secret UAV programs around the world, starting with the Sperry Aerial Torpedo Project in 1918 (consulted by Orville Wright), the German cruise missile program, American remote controlled bombers in WWII, the Firebee recon drone used in Vietnam, Israel's highly successful UAV program, and finally the coming of age of UAV's in Operation Desert Storm.
The History Of Air Traffic Control, Rose Marie Kern
The History Of Air Traffic Control, Rose Marie Kern
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Did you know that the United States Aviation program began as a subdivision of the Federal Bureau of Lighthouses? Hear the fascinating story of the steps taken to bring organization to to the wild, new and exciting world of aviation at the beginning of the 20th Century. Kern will also discuss how various branches of the ATC came into being as well as some future plans of the FAA.
Building A Wright Flyer - By Committee, Fred E.C. Culick
Building A Wright Flyer - By Committee, Fred E.C. Culick
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the story of the earliest aircraft from 1895 to 1908 and how the Wright Brothers successfully built the first airplane but couldn’t build the second one!
General Doolittle's Elephant, Hal Cope
General Doolittle's Elephant, Hal Cope
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Gen Jimmy Doolittle is known for many things, but hunting elephants is probably not among them! Hear the life story of this remarkable aviator from another pilot and former big game hunter, Hal Cope.
Building The Spirit Of St Louis, Oce A. Dotson
Building The Spirit Of St Louis, Oce A. Dotson
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Charles Lindbergh’s, “Spirit of St Louis” is one of the world’s most famous airplanes. Hear the inside story of how it was built from Oce Dotson. His father-in-law was a foreman on the project in 1927 and Oce became fascinated by what he learned, including some widely accepted myths about it.
My Adventures In Helicopters!, Dwayne Williams
My Adventures In Helicopters!, Dwayne Williams
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the remarkable story of a lifetime flying helicopters, from a flight test pilot for Bell, Heritage Aviation Ltd. and MD helicopters.
Flying Uav’S In Iraq, Stephen Rayleigh
Flying Uav’S In Iraq, Stephen Rayleigh
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAV’s, are a growing reality and an important new weapon for today’s military. Hear what it was like to fly the RQ-7B “Shadow” UAV during Operation Iraqi Freedom from Stephen Rayleigh who spent a year in Iraq and has more than 1,000 hours experience flying them.
The U2 Spy Plane Crisis: Turning Point In The Cold War, William Weiss
The U2 Spy Plane Crisis: Turning Point In The Cold War, William Weiss
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
When the Soviets shot down Francis Gary Powers’ U2 spy plane in 1960, it caused an international crisis. Thanks to recently declassified US and former Soviet archives, we can now hear the inside story of what really happened as told by an American History writer & lecturer.
On The Inside Of Spaceshipone, Dan Linehan
On The Inside Of Spaceshipone, Dan Linehan
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the inside story of the development, testing and flight of the world’s first privately built and piloted manned spacecraft by the author of “SpaceShip One” An Illustrated History”. Exciting photos, videos and animations will help explain how and why all this took place.
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (Joint Stars) --- The Early Days, George Cusimano
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (Joint Stars) --- The Early Days, George Cusimano
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
J-STARS is the airborne, battle management radar platform that was such a resounding success during Desert Storm I . Hear the exciting story of the challenges associated with its early development, from the Flight Test Engineer and Mission Commander who was involved from the very start.
Adventures On The Dark Continent, Hal Cope
Adventures On The Dark Continent, Hal Cope
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Fascinating stories of flying adventures in Kenya, from
1962-1967 as told by a bush pilot, safari guide, African
wildlife photographer, airline Captain, and aviation
executive/consultant, better known as “Bwana Hal”
A History Of Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field, Nancy Burgess
A History Of Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field, Nancy Burgess
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Learn about the Airport named for this hometown hero in "A History Of Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field" by City of Prescott's Preservation Specialist Nancy Burgess