Captures the essence of the sport of hang gliding. Shows experienced hang glider pilots soaring over beach ridges or flying high over rugged mountains. Cameras mounted on the wing during takeoff, flight and landing, involve the audience in the thrill of the sport.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507645
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Extreme sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hang gliders
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hang gliding
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)