Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project

Flying The Feathered Edge
Flying The Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project
Directed by Kim Furst
Produced by Kim Furst
Starring
Music by David Cottrell
Production
company
Kilo Foxtrot Films
Distributed by Kilo Foxtrot Films
Release dates
 November 27, 2014
Running time
 86 mins
Country United States
Language English

Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project is a 2014 documentary film about American aviator Bob Hoover. The film was produced, written and directed by filmmaker Kim Furst.[1][2]

Concept

The title derives from the idea that Hoover spent his career flying on the "feathered edge" of the flight envelope, through his Air Force flying, flight testing and air show performing.[1]

The film features participation from Harrison Ford, Sean D. Tucker, Neil Armstrong, Burt Rutan, Dick Rutan, Carroll Shelby, Gene Cernan, Bud Day, Clay Lacy and others.[3][4]

Hoover expressed great satisfaction about the film.[5]

The documentary contains footage from Hoover's personal collections as well as from a variety of sources.[6]

Screenings and reception

The first official screening of the completed film was a private preview during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, attended by Hoover.[7][1]

The film premiered at the Rhode Island International Film Festival winning the Grand Prize, Soldiers and Sacrifice Award.[8] Other festival screenings include Breckenridge International Film Festival (Audience Award),[9] Napa Valley Film Festival (Best Doc Competition),[10] and Houston WorldFest (Grand Jury Prize.)[11]

Theatrical screenings began on August 19th, 2015, coinciding with National Aviation Day.[12]

Producer, writer and director Kim Furst was awarded the 13th Annual Combs Gates Award for the film through the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and was presented a $20,000 award on November 18 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 68th Annual Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 George, Fred (30 July 2014). "Hoover Bio Pic Premiers at AirVenture". Aviation Week. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  2. ↑ AOPA ePublishing Staff (6 August 2014). "World Premiere Set for Bob Hoover Documentary". AOPA. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Horgan, Richard (9 August 2014). "Harrison Ford Frames Documentary About Beloved Aviation Pioneer". FilmStew.com.
  4. ↑ General Aviation News Staff (7 August 2014). "Bob Hoover Documentary Premieres August 10th". GA News. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Pope, Stephen (22 January 2015). "Bob Hoover Documentary Released on DVD and BluRay". FlyingMag.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Scheer, Maxine (25 July 2014). ""Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project" - An Interview With Filmmaker Kim Furst". Aero News Network.
  7. ↑ "World premiere set for Bob Hoover documentary". Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  8. ↑ ATA Team (10 August 2014). ""Flying the Feathered Edge" To Premiere at Rhode Island International Film Festival". All Things Aero. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  9. ↑ Clarke, Chris (26 January 2015). "You Must Watch "Flying the Feathered Edge"". Flight Club. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  10. ↑ McNary, Dave (27 August 2014). "Napa Valley Film Festival Sets Lineup In Wake of Quake". Variety. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  11. ↑ WorldFest Houston (19 April 2016). "Awards Gala Ceremony at 49th WorldFest Houston". Filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  12. ↑ News Channel 2 Staff (19 August 2015). "USS Yorktown Celebrates WWII Veteran on National Aviation Day". Counton2.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Kaplan, Ron (20 October 2015). "Bob Hoover documentary earns filmmaker Kim Furst $20K Combs Gates Award". All Things Aero.

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