Armstrong's career as a test pilot began during his tenure with NACA. He flourished in experimental and high-performance aircraft testing, where accuracy and adaptability were essential. Naval Aviator ...

Rocket planes are odd aircraft using rocket engines, ... In October 1967, the X-15 flew at Mach 6.7, ... One of the military ...

Before he became an astronaut, Neil flew fighter planes for the navy and later tested rocket-powered planes. It was a very dangerous job, but Neil proved calm under pressure.