Modern Marvels

Season 7, Episode 14

Episode Title: Private Planes

Air Date: 2000-05-31

Overview:

The plane’s on the runway and revving up for our flight of power and whimsy. The panorama reveals some amazing machines–from vintage aircraft to homemade winged wonders to posh private jets. It’s a tale that merges technological progress and the fantasies of an unique type of person, who refuses to be grounded by earth’s surly bonds.