MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash: Brace For Impact Normally this is the place where I review documentary films, but since I took part in this documentary I don't want to appear as a self promoter. Having said that, you should definitely see this documentary. The producer, Caroline Sommers, was … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
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Review of The Express
Review of The Express written by John Hancock and Charles Leavitt, directed by Gary FlederRating *** 1/2 This film tells the true story of Ernie Davis, the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy. The story takes place in the late fifties and early sixties and the civil rights movement serves as … [Read more...] about Review of The Express
MSNBC Documentary
I just got word that the MSNBC documentary on aircraft ditchings will air on July 12 at 10:00 pm EDT on MSNBC. I'll put up some links as soon as I have more info. Update 1: The promo is up on MSNBC.com. I'd provide a link but there isn't one. You have to search for the video. To find the … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary
July View From The Cockpit
Here's a picture I took during a training flight. I'm calling it reflections. Click here for a high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about July View From The Cockpit
Review of Food Inc.
Review of Food Inc. By Robert KennerRating **** When I read Michael Pollan's book Omnivore's Dilemma, I knew that a documentary on this subject was sure to follow. No matter how well the author was able to describe what he saw and discovered as he researched his book, I wanted to follow in … [Read more...] about Review of Food Inc.
Review of The Bounty
Review of The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline AlexanderRating ***** I usually like to have two or three books going at once, alternating chapters between books. Fifty pages into this book I put all other reading aside. I let myself be whisked away back to the … [Read more...] about Review of The Bounty