Aviation Week: Ultimate Dogfighting

Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.

Product Details

Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
MPAA Rating:
Studio: Morningstar Ent.
Release Date: Nov 29 2005
Run Time: 150 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

ASIN: B0000507PQ
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #63,861 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

From Amazon.com

This DVD features two complete programs spanning the entire history of aerial combat. The first program tells virtually the entire story of fighter aircraft, beginning with the biplanes piloted by pioneering aces in World War I. Through archival footage and interviews with veterans, the evolution of fighter planes through the decades is detailed, and the pivotal role played by fighter pilots in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam is examined. The second program on the disc gives the viewer a look at the modern training programs for fighter pilots, with a particular focus on the intense training America pilots receive in air combat maneuvering (ACM) classes. Great fighter pilots hone their skills endlessly, and the cameras follow American fighter jocks who take to the air and engage in mock combat with instructors flying jets that mimic those of enemy powers. The cameras aboard a modern fighter provide a pilot's-eye view of the adversary, down to how an enemy jet would look while in the sights of the advanced electronic weapons system that would launch an air-to-air missile. These programs are intelligently assembled and very well photographed, and together they provide an entertaining and informative look at how fighter planes and tactics have developed over more than 80 years. --Robert J. McNamara

From the Back Cover

Experience the battles, aircraft and aviators that define air combat! From World War I to the future, this exclusive DVD puts you in the cockpit for the ultimate in dogfighting action. You will fly the legendary aces throughout history who took their aircraft to the edge of the envelope to out-maneuver opponents. Any mistake could result in defeat and probable death. Dramatic footage captures the excitement and danger of air combat from the earliest days of aviation to the high-tech battles of present day. Learn what it takes to be a fighter pilot, including the essential dogfighting maneuvers and view extraordinary computer imagery to analyze great dogfights from World War II and Korea. You will also fly in the cockpit for an amazing demonstration of F-16 fighter capabilities. DVD technology lets you experience ultimate dogfighting as never before.

Air Battle I: The Dawn of the Dogfight
From World War through Vietnam, explore the battles, aircraft and men who defined dogfighting. Re-live spectacular air battles, including British Sopwith Camels versus German Fokker D-7's; Spitfires against Messerschmitts; P-51 Mustangs and the revolutionary Messerschmitt-262s; carrier battles between Hellcats and Zeros; and the first all-jet action in Korea. Plus, the painful lessons from dogfighting in Vietnam.

Air Battle II: ACM Beyond the Cold War
Enter the age of supersonic jets, air-to-air missiles, electronic warfare, and stealth where only the most painstaking training can make a pilot a winner at air combat maneuvering (ACM). Witness what it takes to become a fighter pilot, to be mission ready and combat ready at all times. Learn what ACM is really like from the cockpit of an F/A-18 and get a first-hand look at the astonishing technology backing up today's courageous and skilled pilots.

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

1 Review

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most helpful customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Aviation enthusiasts dream, Mar 19 2001

"jet1590" (Indianapolis, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aviation Week: Ultimate Dogfighting (DVD)

I have seen many programs on military aircraft ranging from dog-

fighting to the desert storm , yet all seem to have come short at

one piont. They never give significant detail on the aircraft.

This program is different. Ultimate Dogfighting gives an in-depth

look at the aircraft, pilots, and manuvers that our and other

armed forces use. Not only does it have a range of aircraft it

also gives you views of the cockpit and all of the controls and

flightstick buttons. Plus, with an bonus footage sections

featuring a precise look at the F-16, this DVD is worth the money

and will keep you keep you pausing it to look at the awesome

still picture.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See the customer review...

Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com ^(beta)

Amazon.com: 4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Aviation enthusiasts dream, Mar 19 2001

By "jet1590" - Published on Amazon.com