| Genre: | Documentary |
| Creator: | Thomas Aigner |
| Country: | Germany |
| Language: | Available in 27 languages including: English German French Spanish Mandarin |
| Num Episodes: | 22 |
| Company: | AignerMEDIA (AME) GmbH |
| Last Aired: | 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.
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.
| Episodes No. | Destination | Movie Title | Airline | Flight No. | Aircraft Type | Formats | Release Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Corfu | The lost tapes | LTU | LT/LTU 300/301 | Airbus A330-200 | VoD | ||
| 0 | Cape Town | The lost tapes | LTU | LT/LTU 673/674 | Airbus A330-200 | VoD | ||
| 1 | San Francisco | The very first Episode | Lufthansa | LH/DLH 458 | Airbus A340-600 | DVD | ||
| 2 | Maldives | Nine hours to Paradise | LTU | LT/LTU 730/731 | Airbus A330-223 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 3 | Shanghai | Engine Overheat | Swiss | LX/SWR 188/189 | Airbus A340-313 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 4 | Los Angeles | The leaders last flight | Lufthansa | LH/DLH 456/457 | Boeing 747-430M | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 5 | Tokyo | Runway chicken | Austrian | OS/AUA 51/52 | Boeing 777-200ER | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 6 | North Pole | Special Flight | LTU | LTU 9999 | Airbus A330-200 | DVD | ||
| 7 | Barcelona | Special Route - Alps | Austrian | OS/AUA 397/398 | Airbus A321-211 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 8 | Seattle | Boeing Factory | Lufthansa | LH/DLH 490/491 | Airbus A330-300 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 9 | Various | Fly Without Fear (EFFB) | Various | Various | Airbus A320A330A340 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 10 | La Palma | Aerial Island | Condor Berlin | DE/CFG 596/597 | Airbus A320-200 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 11 | Hong Kong | Typhoon Warning | Aerologic | 3S/BOX 512 | Boeing 777F | DVDBlu-rayVoD | ||
| 12 | San Francisco | A380 - The final flights of JR | Lufthansa | LH/DLH 454/455 | Airbus A380-800 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 14 | Quito | Lady's Trip to the closed Strip | Lufthansa Cargo | LH/GEC 8260 | McDonnell Douglas MD-11F | DVDBlu-rayVoD | ||
| 15 | Various | The Aviation Lounge | Various Airlines | Various | Various | DVDBlu-rayVoD | ||
| 16 | Seattle | Boeing 777F - A Plane's birth | Lufthansa Cargo | LH/GEC 8145 | Boeing 777F | DVDBlu-rayVoD | ||
| 17 | Hurghada | Good Bye, Boeing | Air Berlin | AB/BER 2932 | Boeing 737-800 | DVDBlu-rayVoD | ||
| 18 | Miami | Licence to Fly | Swiss | LX/SWR 64/65 | Airbus A330-343 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 19 | Boston | A350 - Lufthansa's Next Topmodel | Lufthansa | LH/DLH 424 | Airbus A350-941 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 20 | Bangkok | Joe Moser's Final Approach | Aerologic | 3S/BOX 530/531 | Boeing 777F | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 21 | London City Airport | Water Landing | Swiss | LX/SWR 450/451 | CS100/A220 | DVDBlu-ray | ||
| 23 | Mauritius | From Purser to Pilot | Condor | DE2314/15 | Airbus A330neo | DVDBlu-rayVoDAmazon Prime |