This program looks back over the progress made in the 20th century in humankind’s long cherished dream to fly. Over three million people a day now fly for business and pleasure, a far cry from the many flops and failures along the way. The program explores the major advances in aviation over the past hundred years, and features interviews with experts, and the recollections of eyewitnesses such as a former stewardess on one of the earliest airlines. (49 minutes)

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