0:00:03 > 0:00:06Welcome to Airmageddon, TV's ultimate test of airborne skill...
0:00:06 > 0:00:07Get out the way!
0:00:07 > 0:00:09..and radio-controlled mayhem.
0:00:10 > 0:00:1332 teams of wannabe aviators from across the UK...
0:00:13 > 0:00:14Yeah!
0:00:14 > 0:00:19..will do battle in the Airena with their customised drones.
0:00:19 > 0:00:20Only those with the skill...
0:00:20 > 0:00:22Yes! ..the luck and the aerial courage...
0:00:22 > 0:00:24Go, go, go, go. ..will make it through.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26It'll blow the bogies out of your nose.
0:00:26 > 0:00:27Yeah!
0:00:27 > 0:00:29It's Airmageddon!
0:00:50 > 0:00:52Welcome back to Airmageddon.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Prepare yourselves for some incredible and unforgettable
0:00:54 > 0:00:58action here in the home of drone. We'll be taking off in moments,
0:00:58 > 0:01:01but first, it's time for our pre-flight checklist.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04Hi-tech combat drones with precision targeting systems?
0:01:04 > 0:01:06Check. A purpose-built Airena,
0:01:06 > 0:01:09designed specifically for drone-on-drone competition?
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Check. Four super-skilled pilots?
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Check, check, check, check.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17Well, let's meet them. It's time to see our aviators.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18CHEERING
0:01:18 > 0:01:22First out the door are Gregor and best friend Thomas,
0:01:22 > 0:01:25who are the Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29Next out is Tidal Waves, Katie and her dad, Dave.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34Drifterz with a Z are a son and father team, Mohammad and Toqeer.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38And last out are Rotortrismus who are Leo and his uncle Scott.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Hello, teams. Are you ready for Airmageddon?
0:01:44 > 0:01:46ALL: Yeah! Excellent.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48Well, here's one team that's definitely up for it,
0:01:48 > 0:01:51Dave and Katie. How confident are you that you're going to stay afloat
0:01:51 > 0:01:53throughout this competition? Very confident,
0:01:53 > 0:01:55cos we chose the name Tidal Waves
0:01:55 > 0:01:57because we're going to come crashing down on everyone else.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00Oh, my goodness, fighting talk.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Rotortrismus, did you hear that?
0:02:02 > 0:02:04Yes. I did too. Are you confident?
0:02:04 > 0:02:09Yes, we are. Leo, I hear that you have 3,000 pigs.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11How come? Cos I live on a farm.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13Oh, you live on a farm, OK, well, we have a PIG here,
0:02:13 > 0:02:15and I don't think your pigs will be as cool as him.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Anyway, we've said hello to our teams...
0:02:17 > 0:02:21And now let's say hello to my personalised interactive gyrocopter,
0:02:21 > 0:02:24a state-of-the-art PIG class drone.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26His friends call him PIG
0:02:26 > 0:02:28and I don't call him unless I really, really have to.
0:02:28 > 0:02:29Yes, but you do right now,
0:02:29 > 0:02:31because it's the first of our challenges, Will.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33So, PIG, what are our teams getting up to?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42The Airsault Course.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Our aviators will take their drones through the first gate,
0:02:45 > 0:02:50round the pillars and then into and through three Letterboxes of Luck.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Up to another gate and then dropped down into the foggy corridor,
0:02:53 > 0:02:56where visibility is a major issue.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58One more gate before the Vortex,
0:02:58 > 0:03:00and if you're wondering how high that is,
0:03:00 > 0:03:02it's about the height of an adult giraffe at full stretch.
0:03:02 > 0:03:03So there you go.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07Then it's the final gate, round another pillar,
0:03:07 > 0:03:10and then they hare it across the line.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14Thank you, PIG. So, that's the course.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17We could make it easier, but where's the fun in that?
0:03:17 > 0:03:19Precisely. We want to test the best,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22although here's someone who might want to make that test
0:03:22 > 0:03:23even more difficult.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32The GUARD takes his job very seriously
0:03:32 > 0:03:35and does not like it when you stray into his sights.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37You have been warned.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41The Airsault Course is ready, so let's get this show in the air.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44Let's meet our first team, it's Tidal Waves.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47APPLAUSE
0:03:49 > 0:03:51So, Tidal Waves' Katie is a keen climber
0:03:51 > 0:03:53and she likes to go go-karting.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55Both of these activities require skills that will be very handy
0:03:55 > 0:03:58in the Airena. Her drone design has a sea theme,
0:03:58 > 0:04:03it's painted blue and has a dolphin atop of it, who I've called Roger.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06Please look after Roger, Tidal Waves, I beg of you.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Is there any particular part of the Airsault Course
0:04:08 > 0:04:11that you're really worried about? The Vortex. The Vortex.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14It is quite a tricky bit. You ready? Yeah. I think they're both ready.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16All right, then, aviators, stand by.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Fire up your motors, rev up your rotors,
0:04:21 > 0:04:23you're clear for takeoff.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25True to form, they're waving,
0:04:25 > 0:04:28ready to create a wave of destruction.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29Oh, no!
0:04:29 > 0:04:32AIR MARSHALL: Warning - waves of destruction not permitted.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Oh, they're going to be a big distraction.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37That's what they're there for, Katie.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41Tidal Waves launch in three, two, one.
0:04:43 > 0:04:44And she's up.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47And the Tidal Waves pitch up to...
0:04:47 > 0:04:50and are through the first gate,
0:04:50 > 0:04:51no trouble.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Gate one complete.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57It's quite a measured performance here, that's no bad thing.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04The GUARD keeping a watchful eye on proceedings.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07Very good navigation through the letterboxes.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10If you hit one of those and lose control,
0:05:10 > 0:05:12it's a long way down, splat, gone!
0:05:16 > 0:05:18Katie is in the zone there.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Honestly, a pink gorilla could give her a haircut
0:05:20 > 0:05:22and she wouldn't even notice.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25There's one doing that to me now.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Second gate navigated.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Gate two complete.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31This is looking good.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33DAVE: A bit more, bit more. Oh! That's it, ooh, that was close.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36I know it was. What happens if I land?
0:05:36 > 0:05:38It looks like she's having some trouble
0:05:38 > 0:05:40getting into the foggy corridor.
0:05:40 > 0:05:41Be careful with Roger!
0:05:41 > 0:05:42OK.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45Dolphins, I can tell you, they love sea, they hate fog.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49She's taking her time.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51She is, Will. Might want to pick the pace up.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53AIR MARSHALL: Gate three complete. That's gate three done.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Whoa.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57Now onto The Vortex.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00Vortex plus Tidal Wave equals perfect storm.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01I'll be quiet now.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05Yeah, I know, otherwise I'll be disqualified, yeah.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07Them's the rules.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Ooh, Tidal Waves are lurching around a bit.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13It can be tough to get the drone back under control in situations
0:06:13 > 0:06:15like this.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17But she's good, she's good.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19Yes, I cleared it.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21She's not going to break any records for speed.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25All right, Will, say it to her face if you've got a problem, mate.
0:06:25 > 0:06:26But she gets through the gate.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28Gate four complete.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30Around the last pillar.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Am I good? DAVE: Yep.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35Like everyone else, she's taking it very slow and steady
0:06:35 > 0:06:38to cross that finish line. Well done! Yes!
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Well done. APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Yes!
0:06:41 > 0:06:42Katie looks happy with that.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48It's a tough course and great relief when you finish it.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Let's hear their thoughts on it.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Katie, how did you find that?
0:06:52 > 0:06:53Really, really tense.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Was it? And you were relying on the wingman behind you, your dad.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Was he good? Yes, he was, he was pretty good.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01Did your dad give you any tips before you came on?
0:07:01 > 0:07:06Yes, the tips were keep as calm as possible, don't panic.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08Small inputs. And small inputs.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09What does that mean?
0:07:09 > 0:07:13So, Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne are best friends Gregor and Thomas.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Jimmy Rustlers is a slang term for people who like to cause mischief.
0:07:16 > 0:07:17I just hope for their sake
0:07:17 > 0:07:19they don't wind up one of the resident drones
0:07:19 > 0:07:21because they will pay a price.
0:07:21 > 0:07:22Gregor is a bit of an artist,
0:07:22 > 0:07:24as you can see from this great drone design,
0:07:24 > 0:07:26a yellow dragon spouting flames.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28It looks fearsome, but can it fly?
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32Why?
0:07:32 > 0:07:36Jimmy Rustlers are people that like to cause mischief,
0:07:36 > 0:07:38and they're very competitive.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40OK. Competitive and mischievous.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43I mean, competitive's good for this competition.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Are you really competitive, Thomas? Quite competitive, yeah. Yeah?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48So how are you going to be mischievous?
0:07:48 > 0:07:50If we get through to the Dogfight,
0:07:50 > 0:07:52then there will be some mischievous dodging going on.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Some mischievous dodging!
0:07:54 > 0:07:57OK, guys, are you ready to take this on?
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Yeah. Yes! All right, then, let's begin the Airsault Course.
0:07:59 > 0:08:00Aviators, stand by.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Start your motors, rev your rotors, you're clear for takeoff.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Did you ever get up to anything mischievous, Air Marshall?
0:08:09 > 0:08:12Mischieviosity is not part of my programme.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Right. I'm programmed to marshal the Airsault course.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16Yep, sorry I asked.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23Jimmy Rustlers launch in three, two, one.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26And Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne are airborne.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28THOMAS: Let's do this thing!
0:08:28 > 0:08:29Quick start there. Through the hoop.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35That's good, keep it up, boys.
0:08:35 > 0:08:36Confident start.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38That's right, Will.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40And here they are about to make a letterbox delivery.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Oh, that was good. Ooh, left a bit, then down...
0:08:44 > 0:08:46..through that letterbox.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47This is fast,
0:08:47 > 0:08:49they are zipping through those letterboxes
0:08:49 > 0:08:51as if they're a premium postal service.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53I won't say which.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55Now through that hoop. Ooh, careful, careful.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58Good teamwork from wingman, Thomas,
0:08:58 > 0:09:00on hand with some useful instructions,
0:09:00 > 0:09:03guiding Gregor... Perfect! ..through the gates there.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06And as they get down to the foggy corridor...
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Remember, use the shadow, if you see it.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11I don't think that I can... Oh!
0:09:11 > 0:09:12They ding a pillar.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14Are they going to be able to keep it together?
0:09:14 > 0:09:15That was really close.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Yes, they've regained control,
0:09:18 > 0:09:20and take the murky journey down the foggy corridor.
0:09:20 > 0:09:21Through the hoop.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Remember, the time to beat is four minutes and one second.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26Straight through the middle.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28The GUARD making sure everything is as it should be,
0:09:28 > 0:09:30always a strong presence on the course.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Oh, this is so scary. Right, down, remember?
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Good advice from the wingman there.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41Calm, be calm.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Perfect. Now up...
0:09:43 > 0:09:45These guys have been friends since they were three
0:09:45 > 0:09:47and enjoy strategy games together.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Let's hope that helps them in the real world on Airmageddon.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52Right, through here.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54Through the gate without issue.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57The GUARD closing in there but they're not worried.
0:09:57 > 0:09:58Great work!
0:09:58 > 0:09:59They're the Jimmy Rustlers!
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Right, final stretch, go! And... Over the finish line, go, go, go!
0:10:03 > 0:10:06Oh, they mischievously leap over him
0:10:06 > 0:10:08and power across the line. Excellent work, boys.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11AIR MARSHALL: Airsault Course complete.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14They batted that pillar and were harassed by the GUARD,
0:10:14 > 0:10:17but in the end the Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne
0:10:17 > 0:10:20made it through with what felt like a pretty good time, actually.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21Thomas, how was it out there?
0:10:21 > 0:10:24Every time we went past the fire, I kept thinking, "Oh, no,
0:10:24 > 0:10:26"one of the blades is going to set on fire
0:10:26 > 0:10:28"and we're going to come crashing down," but we didn't.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30But there was a little bit of a problem,
0:10:30 > 0:10:32wasn't there, with the fog and the pillars?
0:10:32 > 0:10:34What went on over there?
0:10:34 > 0:10:35I couldn't really see the shadow,
0:10:35 > 0:10:39so I knocked into the pillar and spun off a bit.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Were you getting a bit worried?
0:10:41 > 0:10:42Yeah, really worried!
0:10:42 > 0:10:44What did you say at that point?
0:10:44 > 0:10:47Try to steady it, and just...
0:10:47 > 0:10:49not crash.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Simply put. With a time of four minutes one second,
0:10:52 > 0:10:56Tidal Waves will need the next two teams to play really slow,
0:10:56 > 0:11:00or crash, or both, if they expect to make it through.
0:11:00 > 0:11:01Meet the Drifterz.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05Mohammad is the aviator, while Toqeer is his wing dad.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Mohammad is a radio-control buff,
0:11:07 > 0:11:10and is great at building and fixing radio-controlled vehicles.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13The inspiration for Drifterz was because Mohammad noted the way
0:11:13 > 0:11:14drones drift through the air,
0:11:14 > 0:11:17and thinks silver is a pretty cool colour for a logo.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19The lights were Toqeer's idea.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20All right, Toqeer.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22The Drifterz with a Z,
0:11:22 > 0:11:25very cool name for some very cool customers.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27Mohammad, you do seem very chilled out.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29How come you are so calm?
0:11:29 > 0:11:30Because I know I'm going to win.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33Because he knows he's going to win! Of course he does.
0:11:33 > 0:11:34Is there any particular part of the course
0:11:34 > 0:11:37that you're really worried about, though? The Vortex.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Yeah, The Vortex. A lot of people are worried about that
0:11:39 > 0:11:41but if you stay as cool as you are right now,
0:11:41 > 0:11:43I think you're going to be fine. Are you ready to fly? Yup. Yes!
0:11:43 > 0:11:46All right, then, aviators, stand by.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50Fire up your motors, rev up your rotors, you're clear for takeoff.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56OK, Drifterz, let'Z see what you're made of.
0:11:57 > 0:12:03Drifterz launch in three, two, one.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Well, so far, they're pretty fast.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15Made short work of the first gate
0:12:15 > 0:12:19and nicely through the final letterbox.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21Got them all pretty quick.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26Mohammed likes to climb hills so he can see the view
0:12:26 > 0:12:30but he can't see much down there with all that fog!
0:12:35 > 0:12:39It's a good show, no major problems with the foggy corridor either.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45Rachel and the guys watching on nervously there.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53Well, here he is, at The Vortex,
0:12:53 > 0:12:55he doesn't like it.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57For those of you who like show-jumping,
0:12:57 > 0:12:59that would count as a refusal.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Over there.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04If the drain was a horse, it's not a horse.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10Once inside, the drone horse literally gallops to the gate.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21Just a pillar to go and ouch!
0:13:21 > 0:13:23He really whacked that.
0:13:23 > 0:13:24Still managing to stay in control
0:13:24 > 0:13:27and keep the drone off the ground though.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30And it's over the finish line.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32CHEERING Good work.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Airsault Course complete.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36It's a great run, he even had time to introduce himself
0:13:36 > 0:13:39to one of the pillars. Hello! HE LAUGHS
0:13:39 > 0:13:42It's good! Are you happy? Yes. Super happy.
0:13:42 > 0:13:43But you were quite wobbly.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46I went through The Vortex good and then I don't know what happened,
0:13:46 > 0:13:49it just lost control and I hit the pillar. You did.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52You recovered quite nicely. How did you manage that?
0:13:52 > 0:13:55I just put more accelerator and went, "OK."
0:13:57 > 0:14:00So Drifterz slip into second place,
0:14:00 > 0:14:03coming just six seconds behind the Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne,
0:14:03 > 0:14:06way ahead of Tidal Waves but with Rotortrismus to come,
0:14:06 > 0:14:08anything could happen.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10Can't wait!
0:14:10 > 0:14:12Rotortrismus, wannabe potato farmer Leo
0:14:12 > 0:14:14loves to customise mobility scooters,
0:14:14 > 0:14:18while his uncle is a pretty hot drone master himself.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21Their drone has got a camouflaged feel to it with a rotor,
0:14:21 > 0:14:24perhaps they're hoping to sneak into the semis unnoticed
0:14:24 > 0:14:25or something. I don't know!
0:14:25 > 0:14:28So you guys have been waiting, everyone else has gone,
0:14:28 > 0:14:29I mean, how's that been?
0:14:29 > 0:14:32Has that been difficult to deal with, building up that pressure?
0:14:32 > 0:14:33It's just a lot of suspense.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36Yeah? Yeah. And now you're itching to get started?
0:14:36 > 0:14:39Yeah. So, have you guys used this time, this extra time,
0:14:39 > 0:14:41to really come up with some good tactics? Yeah.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43Yeah, I think we've got it sorted.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45I mean, Leo's just going to play it smooth.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47Smooth. That's the watchword. Smooth.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50You're a smooth operator. OK, well, let's see how smooth you are.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52Aviators, stand by.
0:14:52 > 0:14:53CHEERING
0:14:53 > 0:14:57Fire up your motors, rev up your rotors, you're clear for takeoff.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04Leo owns 3,000 pigs, but can any of them fly like our PIG?
0:15:04 > 0:15:08AIR MARSHALL: Presenter Rachel has already made the same comparison.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10Yeah, I know, but I thought of it first, though.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12But she said it first. Right.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17Rotortrismus launch in three, two, one.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19SCOTT: You're the man, you're the man.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Rotortrismus is quick to get into the air.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23Look at that! You're the man.
0:15:23 > 0:15:24He is the man.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26Take your time, boss, nice and slow.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28I love that from Scott, "You're the man, you're the man."
0:15:28 > 0:15:30That's good wingman skills.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Yep, I just said that. I just said that.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37We see the mists clearing and Rotortrismus rising up
0:15:37 > 0:15:41towards the third gate, which they slip through with ease.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45He likes getting close to the gates.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50All the others watching on, will one of them be grounded after this?
0:15:50 > 0:15:52I reckon one of them has to be.
0:15:55 > 0:15:56Here they are at The Vortex.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00They move slowly as the mists cover their action...
0:16:00 > 0:16:02and, and they're up, they're out.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Easy, easy. Oh, you're a pro, mate.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11You're there, you're sorted. One more, one more.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15The GUARD is shimmying but Rotortrismus don't want a dancer.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17Right, slowly through and you've done it.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20As they take the drone past the last pillar...
0:16:20 > 0:16:21and over the line.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24Yes! Top flying!
0:16:24 > 0:16:25Lovely work, Rotortrismus.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27AIR MARSHALL: Airsault Course complete.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29Rotortrismus has come early.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34So, Rotortrismus takes third place with a time of 02:22.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Drifterz stay in second with 02:19
0:16:37 > 0:16:40while Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne are first with 02:13,
0:16:40 > 0:16:42which means goodbye to Tidal Waves.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Goodbye and goodbye, Roger.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47So, we know what that means.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50It does mean that Tidal Waves, you've come fourth place,
0:16:50 > 0:16:52you are officially grounded.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59First there were four but not for long,
0:16:59 > 0:17:02as our worst performing teams continue to be eliminated
0:17:02 > 0:17:04at each stage of the competition.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07Indeed, one team will fail to measure up
0:17:07 > 0:17:10after our next challenge and as challenges go,
0:17:10 > 0:17:13it looks a little like this. PIG, take it away.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20It's time for some laps.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26Yes, the team that gets round the pillars the most, wins.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29It's all about speed and taking those corners well.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32There's a five-second advantage up for grabs in the Dogfight
0:17:32 > 0:17:35and we'll be saying goodbye to the team who laps the least.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39And the BUGs are back,
0:17:39 > 0:17:43tasked with irritating the aviators and trying to make them crash,
0:17:43 > 0:17:44pesky little things!
0:17:44 > 0:17:47Are our teams of aviators ready for the next challenge?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49ALL: Yes! Sounds like it to me.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52OK, Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne,
0:17:52 > 0:17:53how are you feeling about this challenge
0:17:53 > 0:17:55because you were the fastest in the heats,
0:17:55 > 0:17:57but this is very different?
0:17:57 > 0:17:59There are BUG drones trying to put you off,
0:17:59 > 0:18:02there's all the other teams flying, there's flames.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04Do you reckon you can be quick again?
0:18:04 > 0:18:05Probably, yeah.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09We've got a few tactics but I don't think we should share them
0:18:09 > 0:18:13in front of them. No, that would probably be a good opening tactic.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15OK, guys, aviators, stand by.
0:18:17 > 0:18:22Fire up your motors, rev up your rotors, you're clear for takeoff.
0:18:22 > 0:18:23Thank you, Will, and, by the way,
0:18:23 > 0:18:26your furry collar is looking exceptionally snuggly today,
0:18:26 > 0:18:28don't you think, Air Marshall?
0:18:28 > 0:18:31I think it looks quite dashing. Thank you, Air Marshall.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Maybe we can all snuggle up under Will's collar?
0:18:33 > 0:18:35Aviators, stand by.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38He's ignoring me. Great(!) Thank you.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41Launch in three, two, one.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44OK, so they're up.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46SCOTT: Nice and easy, mate, nice and easy, nice and easy.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51Round that way, round this way.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54And they're taking a bit of time to work a game plan.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58Remember, they score a point when they pass both pillars.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00Keep it away, keep it away.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02Rotortrismus' wingman is being very vocal there.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04You promised you wouldn't say anything else!
0:19:04 > 0:19:07It's a short-lived promise there, mate. Yeah, up, up.
0:19:07 > 0:19:08Drifterz seem to be drifting ahead a bit.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10They know how to drift.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Half a length already ahead.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15Rotortrismus get a point on the board.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21AIR MARSHALL: Warning - fire exceeds 500 Celsius.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24Careful of the BUG drones and the fire.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Remember, kids, fire plus drones equals no pocket money.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29But, whoa, what was that?
0:19:29 > 0:19:31I need to see that again.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34It's raining BUGs, hallelujah!
0:19:35 > 0:19:38Jimmy Rustlers' starting to drop behind
0:19:38 > 0:19:40with the Drifterz just ahead slightly.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Could change at any minute, though.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43Anything could happen here.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Seems simple enough.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48Actually, very complicated, this.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Referee drone looks so stupid.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Oh, that's fighting talk where I'm from, mate.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55Hopefully the Air Marshall didn't hear that.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57I hear everything.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00I am programmed not to respond to provocations.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02Unlike the BUGs. Everything bugs them.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07Don't get any faster. Yeah, don't panic. Perfect.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10Wing-uncle Scott there getting very involved in proceedings.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14I can smell the passion from my commentary box, it stinks.
0:20:14 > 0:20:15There's a BUG.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23Drifterz are really picking up speed now.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25One minute remains.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28Try and speed up a bit. Just a tiny bit.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30Drifterz looking on top here.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34Rotortrismus and Drifterz on the same number of laps at the moment,
0:20:34 > 0:20:38so the Jimmys may need to pull a mischievous trick out of their hat,
0:20:38 > 0:20:40otherwise we'll be saying goodbye to them.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45TOQEER: Little bit up, that's it, that's it.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47Wingman sounding very happy with proceedings.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49Fine form.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54One more, one more. Yeah, one more. Ten seconds remain.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57Oh, it's the countdown. Nine, eight,
0:20:57 > 0:20:59seven, six,
0:20:59 > 0:21:01five, four,
0:21:01 > 0:21:03three, two, one.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09That's it, all drones handling the laps very well.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13In fact, there no LAPSES in concentration.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15Laps confirmed.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18It was a close race but the Drifterz get the advantage in the Dogfight
0:21:18 > 0:21:22by completing 12 laps, in which they'll be facing off Rotortrismus
0:21:22 > 0:21:23who managed 11,
0:21:23 > 0:21:25which means we will be saying goodbye to the pesky
0:21:25 > 0:21:28Jimmy Rustlers: Airborne, who only managed nine.
0:21:29 > 0:21:35And sadly that does mean that you guys are grounded.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:21:41 > 0:21:44Ooh, that was a close one, wasn't it, guys?
0:21:44 > 0:21:46Yeah. How was it out there?
0:21:46 > 0:21:48Nerve-racking. Yeah? Thomas?
0:21:48 > 0:21:51I think I agree with Gregor, it was very, very scary.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54Were you ever concerned with what the other teams were doing?
0:21:54 > 0:21:57Did you know? I didn't really look at them.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00I kept glancing at, like, the different poles.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03I noticed the other teams were going quite faster.
0:22:03 > 0:22:04Who do you think might win the Dogfight?
0:22:04 > 0:22:07I think Mohammed will. Yeah. The Drifterz? The Drifterz. Yeah.
0:22:07 > 0:22:12Our surviving teams are hurtling towards two possible destinations -
0:22:12 > 0:22:14victory and defeat.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17Who ends up where will be decided in our endgame.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20Yes, it's time for the Dogfight.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28Aviators must pass through the entry activation gates,
0:22:28 > 0:22:31which powers up their state-of-the-art laser cannons.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Once inside the flaming combat zone,
0:22:34 > 0:22:38they're free to fire away at their opponent.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40The aviators must use all of their piloting skill
0:22:40 > 0:22:42and experience to evade being hit,
0:22:42 > 0:22:46as four direct strikes to their drone will see them grounded.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51This final battle will secure a place in the semifinal
0:22:51 > 0:22:54for the winner and directions home for the loser.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57They face each other for victory in the combat zone,
0:22:57 > 0:23:00targeting each other with our state-of-the-art technology.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01And keeping order,
0:23:01 > 0:23:05one of our resident drones will be patrolling the no-fly zone.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06Let's see who it is.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08Spin the selector.
0:23:12 > 0:23:13The WASP.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16I've got sparks on my tail!
0:23:20 > 0:23:21It's the WASP.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26So, teams, the no-fly zones are to be avoided,
0:23:26 > 0:23:29unless you want to experience the sting in the tail of the WASP.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Yeah, and you don't want to experience that.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35I mean, Mohammed, what are you going to do to try and avoid that WASP?
0:23:35 > 0:23:37Try and duck and dive. Duck and dive. I like it, that's good.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40OK. Well, it sounds to me like you guys are ready.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44So, aviators, stand by.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Calibrate your sights, check all your systems.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49This is the Dogfight.
0:23:49 > 0:23:50You're clear for takeoff.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Aviators, stand by.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08Drifterz launch in three, two, one.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15Rotortrismus launch.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17It's a go!
0:24:17 > 0:24:19Red team targeting systems engaged.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24Green team targeting systems engaged.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28Both teams can now fire at will.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30Not our Will, he's a lovely chap.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34Dad...
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Both keeping their distance.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41WASP lighting up the Airena with his sparks.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44Being very cautious at the moment.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46This is turning into quite the psychological battle
0:24:46 > 0:24:48as each of them size each other up.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50Who's going to make the first move?
0:24:52 > 0:24:54Tentative start.
0:24:54 > 0:24:57They've got some good tactics here now, but we're good.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01They're just waiting, they're just camping, yeah?
0:25:01 > 0:25:03We know the score, mate, they're just camping.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05Yes, I suppose they are camping.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09This is definitely IN-TENTS. HE LAUGHS
0:25:09 > 0:25:12I wonder if they've got some marshmallows for those campfires?
0:25:12 > 0:25:15Good flying, Leo, it's nice and smooth, I love it.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20And only drop on the throttle, yeah?
0:25:23 > 0:25:25Just a battle of nerves.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28It certainly is, Will. Who is going to get the first shot in?
0:25:28 > 0:25:30It's like chess but no-one's actually playing.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32Pow! First strike to Rotortrismus.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36Drifterz now have three lives remaining.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Drifterz were first to blink and Rotortrismus was first to pounce.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Drifterz looking for some payback.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44Not quite managing it, though.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49And look, Rotortrismus has got them again.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51Two lives remaining.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54You can see Drifterz were trying to move in for a shot.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56Rotortrismus got in there first, though.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58Brilliant flying, Leo.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Drifterz fire but it's a miss.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02That's wicked.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05Drifterz looking for some payback, not quite managing it.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Now, now, everything you're doing,
0:26:07 > 0:26:09you've been perfect. It's been so smooth.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15We're one up. They have to come and get us.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17Er, you're actually two lives up.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22And that's another strike to Rotortrismus.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26They now have three, Drifterz have nil and that's quite a lead.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28Drifterz really need to get something at this stage
0:26:28 > 0:26:30or it will all be over.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34Rapid laser fire there.
0:26:34 > 0:26:35Drifterz trying something new,
0:26:35 > 0:26:38moving round to try and get a clear shot but they miss.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41Rotortrismus fire back and it's all over!
0:26:41 > 0:26:43What a display.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46A truly deserving semifinalist there.
0:26:46 > 0:26:47Rotortrismus had a great last round,
0:26:47 > 0:26:51dodging lasers but returning fire with incredible precision.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53Dogfight over.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56So, that's it. Another heat, another team through to the semis.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58In the end, the Jimmy Rustlers: Airbornes were wrong
0:26:58 > 0:27:00when they thought the Drifterz could win,
0:27:00 > 0:27:04as they were comprehensively beaten by Rotortrismus in a 4-0 rout.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07I think that shows how they're feeling. How are you feeling?
0:27:07 > 0:27:09Great. Yeah, excited. Well done, guys. It was fab.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13SCOTT: Yeah, brilliant flying from Leo. He kept his nerve.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16He was a little bit kind of anxious at the beginning but good flying.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18Very vocal wingman as well. Yeah, exactly. Yeah, sorry!
0:27:18 > 0:27:19Well, you guys did a great job.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22Unfortunately, though, that does mean that, Drifterz,
0:27:22 > 0:27:25you guys are grounded but, Toqeer, you've had a good day,
0:27:25 > 0:27:27have you enjoyed it? Very nice. Excellent.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29And, Mohammed? Yep, I had a sick day.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Great. Good stuff, guys.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35Well, congratulations, Rotortrismus, we'll see you in the semifinal.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37The semis! Ooh! Until then, though,
0:27:37 > 0:27:39it's time for Airmageddon to power down.
0:27:39 > 0:27:41And for these guys to step up.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45My Airmageddon highlight was the air assault course.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49Oh, yes!
0:27:49 > 0:27:50Don't go slow!
0:27:51 > 0:27:53Woo! Yes!
0:27:53 > 0:27:54I'm really happy for our team.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57We got this far and we did our best.
0:27:59 > 0:28:01I feel a bit nervous going into the semifinals
0:28:01 > 0:28:04but hopefully we'll have a good shot at it.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:28:07 > 0:28:09Airmageddon power down.