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Windborn DVD

Meira Leonard — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:50:27 +0000

Windborn - A journey into flight Champions of the wave

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Cloudstreet Blu-Ray DVD

Soaring Society of America — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:26:41 +0000

The ultimate adventure. This stunning documentary featuring the beauty and the drama of a soaring adventure in the American West. Cloudstreet gives the viewers the extraordinary experience of soaring along the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming.

Along the way Cloudstreet educates the audience not just about flying sailplanes cross-country, but also about the science of soaring, the unique geography of the inter mountain west and the workings for the atmosphere.

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Silent Wings DVD

Soaring Society of America — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:24:54 +0000

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy and Nazi Germany’s final surrender, “Silent Wings – The American Glider Pilots of WWII” narrated by Hal Holbrook, reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footate and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the dangerous world of the American glider pilot.

During WWII, 6000 young Americans volunteered to fly large unarmed cargo gliders into battle. For these glider pilots every mission was do-or-die. It was their task to repeatedly risk their lives landing the men and tools of war deep within enemy-held territory, often in complete darkness.

Thousands of lives were saved and battles won because of their efforts. In fact, one pilot interviewed said – the ‘G’ in their emblem didn’t stand for glider; it stood for ‘guts.’

Features include: -Virtual walkthrough tour of the Silent Wings Museum Lubbock, Texas

-Interview with Robert Child about the project and putting the film together

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Running on Empty DVD

Soaring Society of America — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:23:58 +0000

Filmed at the 1987 Hitachi Masters of Soaring competition in Estrella, Arizona where 20 of the world’s best glider pilots take high-powered sailplane racing to the limit. This film is hosted by the distinguished actor, Cliff Robertson. Running time is 22 minutes.

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The Quiet Challenge DVD

Soaring Society of America — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:23:17 +0000

Relive the wonder and excitement when you viewed this film for the first time, because it has been digitally remastered for optimum sound, color, and clarity on DVD. Click on image for more information. Filmed at Barron Hilton’s famous Flying M Ranch in Nevada, this is a must-have video for fans of sailplane racing. This film captures the competition of the star-studded 1984 Hilton Cup Soaring Camp. This digitally restored film is hosted by John Denver. Running time is 28 minutes.

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Black Sands, White Wings DVD

Soaring Society of America — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:22:28 +0000

Gliding in New Zealand is largely dependent on the prevailing westerly wind which, when crossing the country’s backbone of mountains, provides wave conditions extraordinaire. The “Roaring Forties”, as New Zealanders know their prevailing wind, constantly flows onto the east coast of both islands, but in recent times pilots have been experimenting with lift that is generated from the sand dunes that prevail along the coastal edge of the North Island. This is the story of the first attempts. Running time is 27 minutes

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