OT: Discovery HD "One Six Right"

[Brantel]

Discovery HD is going to run "One Six Right: The Romance of Flying" starting on Christmas Day.

[Sparky]

(All times are Eastern Standard Time)

One Six Right: The Romance of Flying g

DEC 25 2006
@ 08:00 PM

DEC 25 2006
@ 11:00 PM

DEC 26 2006
@ 03:00 AM

DEC 26 2006
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DEC 31 2006
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DEC 31 2006
@ 05:00 PM

JAN 01 2007
@ 01:30 PM

JAN 02 2007
@ 01:30 AM

JAN 06 2007
@ 05:00 PM

JAN 07 2007
@ 03:00 AM

JAN 07 2007
@ 04:30 AM

JAN 14 2007
@ 09:00 PM

JAN 15 2007
@ 12:00 AM

JAN 15 2007
@ 05:00 PM

JAN 20 2007
@ 04:00 AM

[Flyrod]

Brian - Paul,

Hey thanks for the heads up. I am going to call the wife and make sure she preflights the TIVO to be ready for Take off.

[rv969wf]

For those that do not know about 'One Six Right' read this,,, please, worth watching!!!!

'One Six Right' is an exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation - the local airport - by tracing the life, history, and struggles of an airport icon: Southern California's Van Nuys Airport. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and a sweeping original score, the film dispels common misconceptions and opposes criticism of General Aviation airports. Through the love story of one airport, past to present, the film shares the timeless romance of flying with all ages.

The film takes viewers on a journey of spectacular aerial sequences and tells a romantic story through the accounts of passionate pilots, air traffic controllers, historians and flight enthusiasts, including well-known faces such as Sydney Pollack, Lorenzo Lamas, Paul Moyer, Hal Fishman and many others. There is no off-screen narrator.

The film uncovers the rich history of this airport - Amelia Earhart broke a world speed record over its runways, Marilyn Monroe was discovered while working in its hangars, and scenes from Casablanca were filmed on its grounds. Almost every type of aircraft has graced its runways, from the primitive airplanes of the 1920's to the state-of-the-art business jets of today. Through the history of the Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the viewer comes to have a new appreciation for the significance of all General Aviation airports as a critical component of the communities they serve. Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, VNY is today the world's busiest General Aviation airport and contributes over $1 billion each year to the Southern California economy.

'One Six Right' explores common misconceptions about General Aviation airports, which are often criticized for noise pollution and viewed as exclusive playgrounds for the rich. The film creates an awareness of the threat to these community airports through staggering statistics of airports that no longer exist, and the rapid rate at which they are continuing to close (1 per week in the U.S.). Airports are not a renewable resource - these smaller and often forgotten airports are the foundation of the entire aviation industry, contributing significantly to global commerce and are the breeding ground of the pilots of tomorrow.

[N674P]

We have "regular" satellite; am I out of luck?

[Rick6a]

I recently acquired a copy of "One Six Left" The Companion DVD. It contains the original breathtaking trailer "Into the Clouds" with music by Enya that originally promoted the video on the Internet. Simply stunning on my LCD big screen!

All those airplane shots are the real deal, for instance a highly seasoned helicopter pilot working with a passionate young filmmaker Brian Terwilliger who produced the movie, actually followed that DC-3 all the way into Van Nuys and thereby captured one of the most dramatic filmed moments in aviation.

The Companion DVD has many goodies in it....I actually prefer it to "One Six Right" including a very interesting 25 minute featurette on the making of "One Six Right". The Pitts footage is especially nice too. Check it out...you won't be disappointed.

[robertahegy]

We just got a new Sony SXRD XBR2 60" 1080P TV yesterday so it will really be exciting to watch

Roberta

[RV7Factory]

Originally Posted by robertahegy

We just got a new Sony SXRD XBR2 60" 1080P TV yesterday so it will really be exciting to watch

Roberta

Great... It's bad enough that I have RV and shop envy, now I have TV envy!

I feel so "2005" with my 720P set.

[robertahegy]

It was absolutely AWESOME!!!! Almost as good as being there. The planes and the flying and the history.......!!!!!!!! I got it on DVR to show our neighbors when they get back. HDTV Rules!!!

Roberta

[Brantel]

Watched it last night on my 92" front projection screen, 720P projector!

All I can say is that was awesome! The video shots were just like being there!

There is a great message in this docudrama!

The AOPA and EAA need to mail a copy of this to all local government officials!