Sky sailing: waiting for the wind

Demonstrates the preparation and inspection of the hang glider prior to use, and shows learners receiving preliminary training before their first jump. The hang glider is shown in action, with a commentary describing techniques of sky sailing. Narrated by Stacey Foster.

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Credits

co-producers/directors

Marie Schurrer

Alex Ciecierski

production company

Huemark Films

Duration

00:16:27:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009896

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hang gliding

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1979

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