A rift between junior and senior Continental pilots occurs when they most desperately need to be unified.

Episode 20 - Bad Dude Rising—Frank Lorenzo Grabs Continental, Part 2

Recount an exciting chapter in aviation history and the beginnings of the Air Line Pilots Association, the world’s largest pilot union and nongovernmental air safety organization, through an abridged retelling of the book by George E. Hopkins, ”Flying the Line.” 
Volume 1 narrated by Corey Kuhn. Volume 2 narrated by Gina Leahy.

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With no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.

Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2

In response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1

ALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.

Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3

As Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.

Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2

ALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.

Episode 20 - Bad Dude Rising—Frank Lorenzo Grabs Continental, Part 2

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