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PilotsEYE.tv
Genre	Documentary
Created by	Thomas Aigner
Country of origin	Germany
Original languages	Available in 27 languages including: English German French Spanish Mandarin
No. of episodes	22
Production
Production company	AignerMEDIA (AME) GmbH
Original release
Release	7 July 2007 (2007-07-07) – present

PilotsEYE.tv is a German documentary series that provides unprecedented access to the cockpits of commercial aircraft. The series, produced by AignerMEDIA (AME) GmbH under the direction of Thomas Aigner, won the WorldMediaFestival "intermedia-globe" award in 2009. Using up to 14 HD cameras and eight microphones, the series captures the work of airline pilots during actual flights, offering viewers an authentic cockpit experience.

Content

Each episode documents a complete flight, from pre-flight preparations through landing, combining technical aspects with human elements. Viewers experience detailed procedures including refueling calculations, push back operations, takeoff, cruise flight highlights, and landing approaches. The pilots provide real-time commentary explaining their decision-making processes, aircraft systems, and sharing personal insights about their profession.

The series features various aircraft types, including the Airbus A380, Boeing 777, and other modern commercial aircraft. Episodes often highlight special scenarios such as challenging weather conditions, unique routes, or milestone flights like a pilot's final journey before retirement.

A special feature of the series is its multilingual accessibility, with all episodes available in 27 subtitle languages, making it accessible to a global audience of aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and professional pilots.

List of episodes

References

External links

• PilotsEYE.tv Production website
• HD-Trailer on YouTube
• Backstage on Facebook
• Video on demand on Vimeo

• Aviation websites
• Documentary television series about aviation
• 2007 web series debuts
• German travel websites
• Travel web series