7.6/1014 votes#1 - Orbis
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2012
In the series premiere, Mighty Planes joins the crew of the worlds only flying eye hospital for their most challenging mission to date. Orbis travels tirelessly around the globe, offering patients in developing countries precious sight-saving treatments. On the outside, it's a regular DC-10. On the inside, it has been stripped and re-designed to house a state-of-the-art ophthalmic hospital complete with an operating room, a laser treatment facility and a high-tech classroom from which student doctors in host countries can watch surgeries live on 54 video screens.
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7.9/108 votes#2 - Martin Mars
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2012
In 2011, northern Mexico experienced its worst fire season in more than a century. Luckily, Martin Mars, the world's biggest seaplane was there to battle the blaze! Martin Mars has a partner in firefighting - the Sikorsky S76 - which uses HD and infrared cameras, along with state-of-the-art laser technology, to guide the Canadian owned and operated aircraft to a guaranteed bulls-eye with every drop. MIGHTY PLANES joins the four-person aerial crew when they answer the call for help as Mexico's northern states endure countless wildfires that threaten to destroy vast expanses of wilderness.
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6.9/109 votes#3 - Airbus A380
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2012
The Airbus A380 is the world's first full double-deck passenger aircraft, a ground-breaking design in aviation history; we document the construction and delivery of a new aircraft, and Lufthansa's first commercial flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco.
Director: N/A
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7.7/107 votes#4 - Skibirds
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2012
The LC-130 Hercules Skibirds, which ferry supplies, fuel and crew to remote science camps in Greenland and Antarctica, are examined.
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7.4/105 votes#5 - C-5M Super Galaxy
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2012
Mighty Planes boards the C5-M Super Galaxy for a mission into a war zone, from the initial briefing to crossing the Atlantic, and through the perilous descent into Bagram, Afghanistan.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1012 votes#6 - Antonov 124
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2012
The Antonov 124 is the world's largest serially manufactured cargo plane; built to move Soviet military vehicles and equipment, now they're in constant demand moving everything from locomotives to whales anywhere in the world.
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The Best Episodes of Mighty Planes Season 1
Every episode of Mighty Planes Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mighty Planes Season 1!
Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off,...
Genre:Documentary
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Orbis" is the best rated episode of "Mighty Planes" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Martin Mars".