Private Pilot Magazine

"“An unforgettable video of an unforgettable flight between Oshkosh, Wisconsin and California.” –Private Pilot magazine"

by Norm Goyer, Editor

An experienced cinematographer recently teamed up with the pilot of a Piper J-3 Cub to create an unforgettable video of an unforgettable flight between Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Califor­nia. Digital motion picture cameras were installed on the Cub to duplicate the view that the pilot saw as he was flying at treetop level.

 Scenes include low-level (any lower and the tires would be rolling) flight over prairie land, grain fields, plateaus, lakes, a dry river-bed between canyon walls and the sea coast of Central California. The images make you feel so much like you're fly­ing that I started leaning and making imaginary control inputs when the Cub came too close to huge rocks and swarms of gulls. Being better fliers than we are, they broke left and right and escaped that weird bird invading their territory.

 What a great stress breaker what a soothing ride before bedtime; what a great way to relax totally in the realm of flying. Narration was smartly left off the tape; only a subtle sound track of tasteful modern music was added. This would make an ideal gift for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors, and especially for a pilot or a potential pilot. Running time is 63 min.