Pilot Magazine
“Extreme flying doesn’t always mean speed. It can refer to a lack of speed, too. Here are two model airplanes that are polar opposites, as are their pilots. One lingers on the edge of an aerodynamic stall for more than a half hour and will star in its own documentary called Float, while the other zooms about with electric power, hovering on its tail—or nose—teaching even the birds new tricks. Both have a greater connection to general aviation than you’d think”. More at AOPA
Geek.com
“If you haven’t seen this trailer yet then you are in for a treat….an intriguing look at one of the coolest hobbies I’ve never heard of before. So the subject is amazing, but the film is extremely well done too. The documentary makes what seems like a slow sport into something almost magical.”
See the whole review at Geek.com
Boston Globe
“…The goal isn’t to fly, but to float: to prolong the wonder, essentially, of flying. I suspect they’re the kind of planes Alexander Calder would have made, if he’d been into making airplanes.”
More at The Boston Globe
Portable.tv
“You might be damn good at making paper planes, but have you ever tried making one using rubber bands? This type of plane is often described as an F1D, which applies to aeroplane models weighing between one and two grams. A number of people from across the globe share a great passion in building F1D planes. Some even reach ‘master’ status, competing in a world championship every two years...”
More at portable.tv
Gizmodo
“…This beautifully shot trailer is my first exposure to the world of indoor rubber-powered model airplanes. One single wound rubber motor keeps these dragonflies hovering for half an hour, on average, with the world record being over an hour. And honestly, even if they didn’t go anywhere, they’re perfectly perfect to look at.”
More at gizmodo.com
This Is Colossal
“...Imagine spending 40 years of your life building self-propelled airplanes that weigh as much as a paperclip but maintain altitude for over 30 minutes. Oh, and you’d like to compete with others who do the same thing? Just catch the next flight to Serbia.”
More at thisiscolossal.com
