This exciting four-part documentary series commemorates the centenary of flight in Canada. It salutes not only the courage and the determination of those who participated in the 100-year odyssey of aviation in Canada, but also celebrates the passion and the imagination of those making history today. Find out how Canadian aviation has transformed the country and linked its citizens as never before. Includes English and French versions.

FIRST FLIGHT
Whether it’s aviation devotees recreating Canada’s first flight in the Silver Dart, a young immigrant taking his first flight to a dramatically different life in Canada, a fighter pilot assuming command of a CF 18, or Canadian astronaut Julie Payette being blasted into space, this episode demonstrates how flight has changed individuals and revolutionized a country.

CONQUERING GEOGRAPHY
From the beginning, air flight in Canada presented dizzying possibilities. It would link citizens across the country and make it possible to exploit Canada’s immense natural resources. But there were formidable hurdles to overcome. Follow the story of the Beaver, Canada’s solution to flying backcountry; of native communities taking command of their destiny by owning their own airline; of fighting forest fires the Canadian way; and of the “Aurora Patrol” that helps us maintain territorial sovereignty.

LIFELINES
Learn how the airplane has become an indispensable tool — literally a lifeline — to those living in isolation or danger. Canadian pilots, and the experts and equipment they carry, are saving lives around the world. Meet a Montreal pediatrician whose passion for flying helps her reach her many young patients in remote Northern communities. Travel with both our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and an airborne medical unit as they cross the globe to reach Canadians in distress.

DANCING WITH DANGER
Why do some people seek thrills and adventure in the sky? Explore the extraordinary deeds of men and women that defy imagination. A wing walker looks back to the days of barnstorming in rural Canada. The Snowbirds, ambassadors of Canadian aviation throughout the world, share the secrets of precision flying. Test pilots demonstrate their mettle, putting aeronautic flight systems through their paces so that others may fly safely.