Jetstream

[335th_GRAthos]

I do not know if you guys have seen this series. Very nice!

The first "reality show" I liked :happy


They show very little ACM (advanced combat manouvers) for obvious security reasons but there is a lot of flying and they perfectly show the dfficulty of the whole thing.

http://papernyfilms.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/production_gallery_large/images/uploads/jetstream_01.jpg


Join us in Cold Lake, Alberta as we go through the grueling six-month CF18 fighter pilot training course along with the keen student pilots of 410 Squadron. From classroom instruction to flight simulator to mission planning to air-to-ground and air-to-air combat, our cameras take you through every step towards becoming one of Canada's top guns.

Episodes
1 "The Rookies" January 8, 2008
2 "Members Only" January 15, 2008
3 "Blood on the Page" January 22, 2008
4 "Darkness Falls" January 29, 2008
5 "Fight's On" February 5, 2008
6 "Dream Killer" February 12, 2008
7 "Do or Die" February 19, 2008
8 "Bomb's Away" February 26, 2008


~S~

[ATAG_Snapper]

Yes, I've seen a few episodes and really enjoyed it. Totally different from the Top Gun macho image; but shows the dedication of the pilots and their instructors. Very easy to wash out of the program -- lots of pressure! No tower fly-bys in THIS show! LOL

[Dutch]

Looks good. Are there any links to the series online at all?

Cheers!

[ATAG_Snapper]

I'll check, Dutch. I'm not sure if it was the Discovery Channel, History Channel, or what. I'll see what I can find.

EDIT: I googled my way to Discovery Canada http://www.discoverychannel.ca/showlist.aspx ......and found diddley squat. :( I was hoping there'd be a rerun or even new episodes. No joy!