0:00:02 > 0:00:04Airmageddon - the ultimate test of airborne skill.
0:00:04 > 0:00:09Four teams and their flying machines face three turbulent trials.
0:00:09 > 0:00:14It all culminates in a dogfight and a place in the semifinals.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17Here in our secret hangar, known as the Airena,
0:00:17 > 0:00:21teams will also face our fleet of resident drones
0:00:21 > 0:00:25programmed for destruction.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29So, who will be crowned master of the skies?
0:00:29 > 0:00:32And just who will be grounded?
0:00:32 > 0:00:34Aviators, if there's anything we can do
0:00:34 > 0:00:38to make your flight more comfortable it's unlikely to happen!
0:00:38 > 0:00:40This is AIRMAGEDDON!
0:00:40 > 0:00:42YES!
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Welcome to the Airena.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11It's up, up, up and away here in our beautiful Airena,
0:01:11 > 0:01:14but, for our aviators, there's nothing harmonious
0:01:14 > 0:01:16about airborne action in three dimensions.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Four teams start.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21But only one can earn a place in our semifinals.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23Will, as someone once sang, "I believe I can fly,
0:01:23 > 0:01:25"I believe I can touch the sky."
0:01:25 > 0:01:27Well, that's all well and good, Rachel,
0:01:27 > 0:01:30but let's just hope they don't follow Adele's advice.
0:01:30 > 0:01:31- Sorry?- Skyfall.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35OK. Let's meet our aviators.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41First into the Airena, it's Team Infiniti in blue,
0:01:41 > 0:01:43followed by Vlad's Vampires in green
0:01:43 > 0:01:46and it's the Kings' Fliers in a rather fetching yellow.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Lastly, the Wild Racers in red.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55So, it's time for our first challenge.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57This one is a real test of precision,
0:01:57 > 0:02:00speed and skill against the clock.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Which of our teams can take on and complete the Airsault Course?
0:02:04 > 0:02:06Well, Team Infiniti, they're up first.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09Yep, and here's someone who'll show them how it's done.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12It's my Personalized Interactive Gyrocopter,
0:02:12 > 0:02:16a PIG class drone with very limited AI routines.
0:02:16 > 0:02:17PIG, over to you.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23The Airsault Course -
0:02:23 > 0:02:25rather like a delicious cake your granny might make,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28but without the sugar and spice and all things nice.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31The recipe involves a race against time.
0:02:31 > 0:02:32First, mix in one spoon of gate
0:02:32 > 0:02:35and carefully measure up the Hurdles of Horror.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Another dash of gate before methodically whisking your way
0:02:38 > 0:02:40through the Pillars of Precision.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43Allow your drone to rise to gate three then mix vigorously
0:02:43 > 0:02:47with lashings of Vortex before crawling through gate four.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51Finally, shake and bake over the finish line,
0:02:51 > 0:02:54unless you made a meal of it and got yourself grounded.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Of course, PIG makes it look easy,
0:02:58 > 0:03:00but that couldn't be further from the truth
0:03:00 > 0:03:03and to turn something that's difficult into something
0:03:03 > 0:03:06that's almost impossible, let's see who'll be up there with them
0:03:06 > 0:03:08from amongst our resident drones.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16It's the GUARD. The name says it all.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20He's big, bulky and has the body to block.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25Avoid contact with this resident drone at all costs.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32First to take on the Airsault Course, it's Team Infiniti.
0:03:32 > 0:03:3511-year-old aviator Umar and wingman, Dad Ami.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40They pilot their Beijing Olympic Stadium-inspired drone
0:03:40 > 0:03:42on their quest for gold.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45Now, Umar, you're making me a little bit nervous
0:03:45 > 0:03:47because all I've seen from you all morning
0:03:47 > 0:03:50is just sort of wandering around as though you're having a lovely time,
0:03:50 > 0:03:52little smile on your face.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54Too confident, I'm asking?
0:03:54 > 0:03:56Yep, too confident.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58Is there any such thing as too confident, wingman?
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- No, he's going to do this one.- Yeah?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- He's very confident he's going to do it.- OK.- Record time.
0:04:02 > 0:04:03Record time? I like that.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05You'll not just win, you'll break records.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08OK, then, aviators, stand by.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Start your pre-flight checks.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14Air Marshall, airborne.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18Thank you, Air Marshall. Positive mental attitude.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20The Olympian state of mind,
0:04:20 > 0:04:24confidence boosting words from wingman Dad there.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Will it be an Usain Bolt from the blue?
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Bird's Nest ready for take off.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34Aviators stand by. Launch in three, two, one...
0:04:35 > 0:04:39Here goes the Beijing Olympic Stadium lookalike drone,
0:04:39 > 0:04:42throttling up and away towards that first gate.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48What a cracking pace through that already, onto the Hurdles of Horror.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Over, under and over again these three coloured bars.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- Slow down, slow down. Go under. - Ssh!
0:04:53 > 0:04:58Wingman getting shushed there! Aviator's the boss.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01Under the second one and up.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Oh, it's accurate, it's fast but it's good.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08Through the hoop. Slowly. Slow down, Umar.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- Umar, you need to slow down, please. - OK, OK. OK.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Dad thinks it's way too fast.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15Yes, he gets through now.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19This is where you really do need precision - the Pillars of Precision
0:05:19 > 0:05:20and the halfway point.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23This is really confident flying, straight off the bat.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Confident or wild? I'm not sure, Will. Foolhardy, perhaps.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Let's see how good his entrance is.
0:05:29 > 0:05:30Spot on!
0:05:30 > 0:05:33Now, there's a little altitude.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35Through this next gate.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Ha, very good. We're almost there.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41A quarter of the lap to go.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45The big boy awaits him, though. First, the Vortex.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49He must go under these red markers
0:05:49 > 0:05:52and then deal with this wind that's faster than a Texas tornado.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Oh, brilliant!
0:05:54 > 0:05:56He's ridden the Vortex like it's nothing.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Yeah, he rode it like a surfer.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01Through the gates.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Boom, through with room!
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Now, a flying face off with his bulkiness, the GUARD.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10He's got the skills...
0:06:10 > 0:06:13Oh, look at that! Over the finish line.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Burnt him for pace.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Airsault Course complete.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20Well, let's take a look at that again. Faultless run.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24Umar's an aerial artist and the speed too hot to handle for Dad.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27They're with Rachel now. Let's see what they're going to say.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29You are very good. You were whooping up there, Ami.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Do you think he did really well?
0:06:31 > 0:06:32He did brilliant.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35Not even a touch on one of the pillars or the hoops. Excellent.
0:06:35 > 0:06:36And that pesky GUARD at the end,
0:06:36 > 0:06:39he was trying to prevent you from getting over the finish line.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42Was that kind of off-putting, did you have to dodge him a little bit?
0:06:42 > 0:06:45I think it was easy, but I just had to go over him.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49Yay, burnt him for speed. Dad's pretending he's all cool now.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Well, let's see the next father/son pair - Vlad's Vampires!
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Aviator Michael, wingman Andrew, and they're from Oxfordshire.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Michael pilots his self-designed
0:06:59 > 0:07:02lean, green and occasionally mean vampire flying machine.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05So, you came up there with a big smile on your face
0:07:05 > 0:07:06and you've still got it.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- Reckon you'll still have it in a few minutes time?- Yeah.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10And maybe post a good time.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13So, wingman, got any pearls of wisdom for the aviator?
0:07:13 > 0:07:16I'm just here to protect...look after him.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18Make sure he doesn't do anything silly
0:07:18 > 0:07:19and give him as much support as I can.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Join the action, then,
0:07:21 > 0:07:25with Vlad's Vampires approaching the second gate.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Infiniti watching on.
0:07:27 > 0:07:33The Vampires, they don't know just how fast Infiniti went.
0:07:33 > 0:07:34A little bit slower.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Whoa, that was a close shave!
0:07:37 > 0:07:38Just got through,
0:07:38 > 0:07:41that was very, very close getting through that gate.
0:07:41 > 0:07:42Cor!
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Nearly a touch there
0:07:44 > 0:07:48and if he had done, it'd been a one-way ticket to the Airena floor.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50Lucky escape.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Yes, he's made it through the Pillars of Precision
0:07:52 > 0:07:54and now to gate three.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58Slow and steady and that could mean a visit to the drop zone
0:07:58 > 0:08:01if they're the slowest overall.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03Now, this is a real test of nerve
0:08:03 > 0:08:05after nearly crashing into the last gates.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09Oh! Easy does it. Well done. This isn't for the faint-hearted.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14Vlad's Vampires definitely seem a little slower.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15They need to get a shift on.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21Yes, they could be eliminated if they are the slowest now.
0:08:21 > 0:08:22Yaws to the left.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27He's got full control of this despite the vicious turbulence.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Pops him out the top.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- That's a nice bit of control. - Indeed, Will.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Michael might not be the quickest, but he's a safe pair of hands.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35Now the big fella!
0:08:35 > 0:08:37He's waiting for his moment.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40Just one more gate, but the GUARD,
0:08:40 > 0:08:43ooh, he's got his wiggle on.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45What do you do when you're faced
0:08:45 > 0:08:48with a two-metre-wide drone staring you in the face?
0:08:48 > 0:08:52Vlad's Vampires go low...
0:08:52 > 0:08:54and they're over the finish line.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56Airsault course complete.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Two minutes 36 seconds.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02Huh, this little chopper nearly came a cropper at the second gate,
0:09:02 > 0:09:07but steady Mike did enough to cross the finish line in one piece.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09Michael, what are your tactics
0:09:09 > 0:09:12because I have an idea of what you were doing,
0:09:12 > 0:09:14but I want to hear it from you what you were doing out there.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19I was trying to be quite precise with the movements,
0:09:19 > 0:09:22so I wouldn't lose time by crashing.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23OK, and the Vortex.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27You went really slowly and then you obviously came flying out of it.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- Was that your, kind of, plan going into it?- Yes.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32So, 2.36, great news, eh?
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- That's great.- Scores confirmed.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37Great news if your idea of great news
0:09:37 > 0:09:39is being in the drop zone, I guess.
0:09:39 > 0:09:40Speedy Umar, though,
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Infiniti in first place with that incredible time.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45Vlad's Vampires risk being grounded
0:09:45 > 0:09:47if they're not ahead of the next two teams.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Well, hoping it's not going to be them, it's Kings' Fliers.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55Led out by 11-year-old Rebecca with Dad Adam as her wingman.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57They designed their flying machine
0:09:57 > 0:10:01with a rather fetching regal paint job for this game of drones.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- So, are you going to show the boys how it's done?- Yeah.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07Yeah, that's all that needs to be said.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10Wingman, do you reckon this is going to play to her strengths,
0:10:10 > 0:10:11this particular challenge?
0:10:11 > 0:10:13Definitely. I'm really confident in her.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15She's done really well in the practices.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17Excellent. OK, guys. Well, aviators, stand by.
0:10:17 > 0:10:18Thanks, Will.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Dad's got a pilot's license.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Let's see how he copes with being a passenger.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Aviators, stand by.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27Launch in three, two, one...
0:10:29 > 0:10:33Rebecca throttles off this launch pad, and the drone tail-in style.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Oh, turn it round a bit. Turn it round.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Straight through.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39Yeah, straight through the gate.
0:10:39 > 0:10:40Whoa!
0:10:40 > 0:10:45She clipped it there. Wow, that could've sent her to the ground.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49It would've been all over. Now, the Hurdles of Horror!
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Are they going to be a nightmare?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53Keep going, keep going.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58That may well have knocked her confidence.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59I can hear Dad's soothing voice.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05Underneath the second, back over the third.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06Straight up to the ring.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10Yeah, sit back, relax, Rebecca.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13You can imagine them at the controls of a plane.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16That's right, back, back, back, back.
0:11:16 > 0:11:17Getting a little more edgy now.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Oh, no! She's hit the second gate.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22She's gone into a tail spin
0:11:22 > 0:11:25and she's missed out the Pillars of Precision.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28She's in the Vortex. Oh, this has all gone wrong!
0:11:29 > 0:11:32Warning! Drone out of control.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34You will enter the no-fly zone.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36Warning! Warning!
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Oh, the Air Marshall laying down the law,
0:11:39 > 0:11:41but in the end it's the laws of gravity.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Drone unrecoverable.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- Drone down.- Don't worry.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Oh, that must be heartbreaking!
0:11:47 > 0:11:49Poor girl!
0:11:49 > 0:11:53Two clips - the second one took out a rotor.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55There was no coming back from that.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57She tried desperately to wrestle with it,
0:11:57 > 0:12:00but, in the end, she went to the Vortex and then the wall.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04Rebecca, that was really, really unlucky.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08What went wrong, because you were going up to that second gate,
0:12:08 > 0:12:11you had a good line and then was it a draught or something,
0:12:11 > 0:12:13that just kind of swung you down to clip it?
0:12:13 > 0:12:17The turbulence just pushed it the wrong way
0:12:17 > 0:12:19and it just hit the hoop at the wrong time.
0:12:19 > 0:12:20It did. It did.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23It's a miracle that you kept it in the air for as long
0:12:23 > 0:12:26as you did after you hit the clip, so, really, really good flying.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30Scores confirmed.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Well, a smile of approval from pilot Dad.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36Kings' Fliers now sitting in third place in the drop zone,
0:12:36 > 0:12:38but it's not over yet.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40They can still go through to the next round
0:12:40 > 0:12:43if the final team fail to get past the second gate.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49Last to go on the Airsault Course is the Wild Racers.
0:12:49 > 0:12:5411-year-old Rory pilots his drone, Dad Simon, the wingman.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56The Formula 1-inspired drone
0:12:56 > 0:12:59sporting a rather superb chequered flag.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01So, Rory, this is it.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03The first challenge is about to get under way.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05You're clearly quietly confident,
0:13:05 > 0:13:08but which bit of the course are you most nervous about?
0:13:08 > 0:13:10The second part where you have to go up over one
0:13:10 > 0:13:13and then through the second one.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Yeah, and have you got any tactics
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- for how you're going to do that really super-quick?- Um...
0:13:17 > 0:13:20That's up to your wingman. Wingman, what's he going to do?
0:13:20 > 0:13:22Well, we just had a discussion about it.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25I think we're just going to take it easy and play it cool,
0:13:25 > 0:13:27you know, no stick banging, just keep it real and...
0:13:27 > 0:13:31Keep it real, play it cool. You guys are...ace.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33We're just going to live the dream.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35You're living the dream like a pair of cool cats.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37All right, then, aviators, stand by.
0:13:39 > 0:13:40Well, here's some advice, Will.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42How about over, under and over again
0:13:42 > 0:13:46or the Hurdles of Horror become a nightmare.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48Aviators, stand by.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52Launch in three, two, one...
0:13:52 > 0:13:55Air Marshall gets them under way.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57Now, the important thing to remember,
0:13:57 > 0:13:58the Wild Racers have no idea
0:13:58 > 0:14:01the Kings' Fliers crashed out at gate two.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05Now, through the first gate fairly easily.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07The Air Marshall watching on.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10Look at his face - a picture of concentration.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Everybody hates this bit, it's tricky.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17We know he's worried about the Hurdles of Horror.
0:14:18 > 0:14:19Taking his time.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Following Dad's tactics.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Very sensible, it's so easy to get a rush of blood to the head
0:14:27 > 0:14:32and go a little wild, but really keeping it cool.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35Absolutely faultless so far.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36He won't know it -
0:14:36 > 0:14:40when he gets through this, he'll be through to the next round.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41Oh, bingo!
0:14:41 > 0:14:44Spot on. Look at that again.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46Right through the middle.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52Nerves of steel. Yawing to the left there,
0:14:52 > 0:14:56moving towards our Vortex.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58Oh, he's nearly lost it!
0:14:58 > 0:15:02He's been caught out by some kind of turbulence.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Nice rescue.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Hitching forward. Now, attack it.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10That's it. Up and out.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Still a little wobbly...
0:15:12 > 0:15:14but he's clear. That turbulence,
0:15:14 > 0:15:17combined with the updraught from his propeller wash,
0:15:17 > 0:15:19meant he lost control momentarily.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24Now, the Wild Racers burn past the GUARD,
0:15:24 > 0:15:25who was snoozing.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Two minutes 30. Solid time.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32Ice-cold Rory makes it past the all-important second gate
0:15:32 > 0:15:34where the Kings' Fliers crashed out.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37They take their place in the next round.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40You absolutely nearly lost it there.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43How did you control that, because I thought you were done for?
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- Just different inputs.- Yeah?
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Trying to save it.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49Scores confirmed.
0:16:03 > 0:16:08So, can we please have a round of applause for Rebecca and Adam,
0:16:08 > 0:16:10the Kings' Fliers.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11Well done, guys.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16But...that does, unfortunately, mean that you are grounded.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20While one team takes up residency in our departure lounge,
0:16:20 > 0:16:25three more survive to the next round and it's a true test of skill,
0:16:25 > 0:16:28eye-to-hand coordination and nerve.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31Let's find out what the Airena has in store for them.
0:16:31 > 0:16:32Over to you, PIG.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39PIG showing us how it's done on the Slalom.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43This time it's all about precision and agility.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46Fearlessly fly around the 30-foot pillars as quick as you dare.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50Pick up a point for every single one passed.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53When the time runs out, the team with the lowest score
0:16:53 > 0:16:57will be grounded and eliminated with the victor carrying through
0:16:57 > 0:17:02a crucial five-second time advantage to the Dogfight.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07Aviators, your flying machines are ready, but are you?
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- ALL:- Yeah!
0:17:09 > 0:17:13Excellent. So, this is one of the most deceptively difficult
0:17:13 > 0:17:16challenges in Airmageddon - it's the Slalom.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18All three teams competing at the same time
0:17:18 > 0:17:21and it is a pure test of speed.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23This is a challenge for the wing dads in the room.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25Are you going to be able to control these guys?
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- ALL:- Yes!- Excellent. OK, aviators, stand by.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33Fire up your motors, rev up your rotors.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38They are ready, Will. Three teams prepare for the Slalom.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40High scoring round.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- Aviators, stand by. - Thank you, your highness.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46Launch in three, two, one...
0:17:46 > 0:17:50And the Air Marshall gets them under way.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52On board with aviator Umar here.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55Umar really is extremely quick.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57He's faster than a fast thing on fast day.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59Warning! Warning!
0:17:59 > 0:18:03Huh! But he butts heads there with the pillar.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06I'm not sure Umar's quite grasped the correct rules of engagement.
0:18:06 > 0:18:07I've got this.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10Look at the smile on his face as well, he's loving this.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12He's fast. He's really fast.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14Left, left, left. Don't look at them.
0:18:14 > 0:18:15Forward, forward, forward, forward,
0:18:15 > 0:18:17forward, forward, forward. Brilliant.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20Stating the obvious a little bit there from Andrew.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22Wise words, though.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26The reds on the right, they're only on two and they're drifting.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- OK, now pull back, back, back. - Warning!
0:18:29 > 0:18:30No-fly zone breached.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32Uh-oh, the boss isn't happy.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36No penalty, but they had to be brought back in.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41Take a right. Forward. Back.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44It's taken them up into the lead and this is on board with Umar.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45They're on nine.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47Oh, the greens are on nine too.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50But things are getting a little hairy for Infiniti.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51Clipping the pillars.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54Don't lose it now! Don't lose it now, Umar.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59Yeah, exactly. Keep your head and stop bashing off the pillars.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01OK, keep going. Take your time, take your time, Um.
0:19:01 > 0:19:0311 and 11.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Left, that's it. Left, left, left, left.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08The Wild Racers still on six. Come on, guys.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Rory's cool nerves are starting to get a little frayed.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15Falling behind on the scores.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17Ooh, he's drifting.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19The GUARD ready to engage if he goes to the no-fly zone.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24It's good, mate. You're so quick, and now forward.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Vlad's Vampires' wingman, I'd want him, he's so calming.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30This is so tense.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Forward, forward, forward.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35The pilot dad, he's spot on as a wingman.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38One ahead of the blues.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43Umar loves to win, but, ooh, it's the greens now three ahead.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46Racing away, Vlad's Vampires! Look at this.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49Strictly Come Dancing's got nothing on these boys.
0:19:49 > 0:19:54Oh! Is that posing...or is that turbulence? Nice moves either way.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56He's controlled it and they're still in the lead.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59Not too cocky, Umar, not too cocky. OK, forward a little bit.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01Him and his wingman, knocking heads slightly.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06Yeah. It's a win or nothing for these boys. The egos!
0:20:06 > 0:20:08It's like Top Gun out there, eh?
0:20:08 > 0:20:10How about the Wild Racers, though?
0:20:10 > 0:20:15They're down on 13, but it's still Umar who's causing all the drama.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18The Wild Racers, could there be a chance?
0:20:18 > 0:20:2030 seconds remaining.
0:20:20 > 0:20:2330 seconds to comply.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25Top two go through.
0:20:25 > 0:20:26It's Vlad's Vampires.
0:20:26 > 0:20:27Get as many more gates as you can.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31Oh, it sounds so easy the way you say it, Will,
0:20:31 > 0:20:33but under this pressure,
0:20:33 > 0:20:37well, it's only Vlad's Vampires who still are looking good.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39Shuffling in and out, aviator Umar there.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41Ten seconds remain.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42Easy, easy, Umar, easy.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44He's had more hits than Adele!
0:20:45 > 0:20:47Oh, make that Elvis.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50Umar desperate to claw this back.
0:20:50 > 0:20:51Four in it.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Ah, but that's it! Time's up.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56I don't know about you - I'm exhausted!
0:20:56 > 0:21:00Oh! How was that? We can all breathe a sigh of relief.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03Everybody made it. Do you feel like you did well?
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- Yeah, I think I did quite well. - Yeah?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08It's difficult to tell exactly from when you're flying
0:21:08 > 0:21:11how you are in comparison with the others.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- Do you think you did enough? - I don't know. You just have no idea.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- You're just concentrating on each pole as you go round.- Absolutely.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20Well, listen, I can say that the atmosphere in here
0:21:20 > 0:21:21was really tense during that.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23I could tell you were all concentrating
0:21:23 > 0:21:25and I could tell it means a lot to all of you,
0:21:25 > 0:21:30but, I have to say, one team, the team that got the fewest points,
0:21:30 > 0:21:34will be grounded after this round and won't progress to the dogfight.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37OK? So, let's take a look at your scores.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39The Air Marshall has them now.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Scores confirmed.
0:21:50 > 0:21:56And with 16, sadly, Wild Racers, you guys are out, OK?
0:21:56 > 0:21:57You are grounded.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02Well done, guys. You are through to the final.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- CHEERING - Whoo!
0:22:04 > 0:22:08So, it comes to this - two teams, two pilots, both worthy victors,
0:22:08 > 0:22:11but one worthier than the other.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14It's time for the Dogfight.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19It's furious, it's fast and there is nowhere to hide,
0:22:19 > 0:22:23as demonstrated by our two drones, PIG and WASP.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29First, through the entry activation gate to power up your lasers,
0:22:29 > 0:22:32then to the flaming combat zone
0:22:32 > 0:22:36to zap your opponent's infra-red sensors.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Successfully target them four times and they'll be grounded.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47So, this is what it all comes down to - our two remaining teams
0:22:47 > 0:22:51and their awesome flying machines, locked in aerial combat,
0:22:51 > 0:22:53fighting for supremacy.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55And for all you armchair pilots at home,
0:22:55 > 0:22:58brace yourself for some serious flying.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01So serious, in fact, that we'll be using advanced telemetry
0:23:01 > 0:23:05and also laser tracers so you can keep up with all the action.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06That is serious.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10OK, aviators, strap yourselves in, motor up,
0:23:10 > 0:23:15get ready for battle - this is the Dogfight.
0:23:17 > 0:23:18Thank you, Will. We're all set here.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21It comes down to this -
0:23:21 > 0:23:25a Dogfight with a place in the semifinals up for grabs.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Vlad's Vampires won the Slalom round,
0:23:27 > 0:23:30will have the all-important five second head start.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32Small, but could be crucial.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34The wingmen with another important role in the dogfight,
0:23:34 > 0:23:37controlling the drone lasers.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41Vlad's Vampires launch in three, two, one...
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Vlad's Vampires are released.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46Team Infiniti launch in three, two, one...
0:23:46 > 0:23:52And there's Infiniti. Umar must also get through the activation gate.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Steady Mike and Vlad's Vampires already through.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57Oh, oh, oh, Umar's a sitting duck
0:23:57 > 0:23:58till he gets powered up. He is now.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01Towards you, that's good, towards you.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03So, the Dogfight begins in earnest.
0:24:04 > 0:24:05Turn, turn.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08On board with Umar.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- Move up...- Wrong way, wrong way, you're going...
0:24:10 > 0:24:12Oh, my goodness, there's a face-off.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15Who's going to get the shot off first?
0:24:15 > 0:24:16You're facing the wrong way.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19Now the blues have to turn around.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22Vlad's Vampires, this is their chance. Get the nose up.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26Not quite in the scoring zone.
0:24:26 > 0:24:27Andy didn't get the chance in the end.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29Shot went off and it missed.
0:24:30 > 0:24:33Infiniti line up their lasers, but miss.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36All four lives still for both drones.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40Vlad's Vampires take the shot.
0:24:42 > 0:24:43Yes, they've got them.
0:24:43 > 0:24:47Goodness! Infiniti down to three lives.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50A smile on Dad's face there!
0:24:50 > 0:24:55So much more action for the wingmen and he was the one that got them.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00Look at that, smoke billowing from the blues.
0:25:00 > 0:25:01Nice reply, though, from Infiniti.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04They're holding their nerve.
0:25:04 > 0:25:05This is it!
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Infiniti with a chance...
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Was it wingman dad who choked there?
0:25:09 > 0:25:11Ooh, face-off!
0:25:11 > 0:25:13That was so close.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Up and down, cat and mouse. Oh, my goodness!
0:25:18 > 0:25:21Testing the pilot's skills to the max, Infiniti...
0:25:21 > 0:25:23Yes!
0:25:23 > 0:25:26They've managed to get the greens. It's even stevens and again!
0:25:26 > 0:25:28Greens strike. Two lives remain.
0:25:28 > 0:25:29Two lives remain.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35The greens, Vlad's Vampires in real trouble as we see it again.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37Perfectly lined up there by Infiniti.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41So, we continue on.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47Umar facing the wrong way, he's got to spin it round again.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49Little bit of deja vu.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53The greens up high, the blues down low.
0:25:53 > 0:25:54Who's going to make the first move?
0:25:54 > 0:25:56Now they meet in the middle.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00It was Vlad's Vampires who got the shot off first.
0:26:00 > 0:26:05Nice work there from the team and it is teamwork, but Infiniti line up...
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Green strike. One life remains.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11..and unleash the wingman. Yes, I think he's got him.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14Smoke came out, yeah. Just one life left.
0:26:17 > 0:26:18So close.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21The greens hovering high.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23They're in real trouble now.
0:26:23 > 0:26:24Shoot!
0:26:27 > 0:26:30Umar just desperate for Dad to fire off in these exchanges.
0:26:30 > 0:26:32Yes, yes!
0:26:32 > 0:26:34Oh, that was brilliant! How did he get that one?
0:26:34 > 0:26:36- Green strike. All lives lost. - Let's see it again.
0:26:36 > 0:26:40He's not even in vision there...and at high speed.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43Ah, I don't know if that's luck or brilliance.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46Scores confirmed.
0:26:46 > 0:26:49Infiniti pulling off an incredible win.
0:26:49 > 0:26:54They go to the semis and Vlad's Vampires, I'm afraid, are grounded.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58Oh, guys, guys, guys! That really was an epic battle.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00Well done!
0:27:00 > 0:27:05But Vlad's Vampires, commiserations, you have come runners up today
0:27:05 > 0:27:08because Infiniti did shoot you four times with the lasers,
0:27:08 > 0:27:10which means you are officially...grounded.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13But thank you so much, you were brilliant competitors.
0:27:13 > 0:27:14I think we need a round of applause.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE - Round of applause for those guys.
0:27:17 > 0:27:18Well done, well done.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21And that means that, Infiniti, you are through to the semifinals.
0:27:21 > 0:27:22I'll be seeing you again then.
0:27:22 > 0:27:23- Whoo!- Whoo!
0:27:23 > 0:27:25But...we will be seeing you even sooner
0:27:25 > 0:27:29for another bout of aerial action right here on Airmageddon.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33Yeah, and remember - he who masters the skies rules the world.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35Time to power down.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37Show over. Goodbye.