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202029 minPGdocumentary

TEST Pilot

202029 minPGdocumentary

Aircraft test pilots face both thrilling challenges and significant dangers as they push the limits of aviation technology and performance.

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Channel: NFB

TEST Pilot

2020• 29 minPG

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Aircraft test pilots face both thrilling challenges and significant dangers as they push the limits of aviation technology and performance.

Synopsis

Aircraft test pilots face both exhilarating challenges and significant dangers in their line of work. Set against the backdrop of aviation innovation, "TEST Pilot" explores the rigorous demands and high-stakes environment of testing new aircraft, from bush planes to fighter jets. Directed by Fergus McDonell, this 1957 short film captures the technical precision and courage required in the field, highlighting the critical role these pilots play in advancing aviation safety and technology.

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