FLOAT

Pilot Magazine

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:11:25 +0000

“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

Phil Kibbe, Director/Cinematographer

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:14:11 +0000

Philip Kibbe is the co-creator and director of Float. After viewing a
cellphone video of an F1D in flight, Phil was inspired to pursue the
beauty in these aircraft. Doing so, Phil found a sublimely human
experience in the sport’s patient grace, a beautiful antithesis to
contemporary on-demand culture. Phil has broad experience in the film
industry, practing extensively in the Cleveland area. His experience
and meticulous craft are on display in Float, his premeire in
documentary direction.

Ben Saks, Producer

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:13:27 +0000

Ben Saks is the co-creator and producer of Float. He is in his second
decade with indoor free-flight aircraft and has competed in national
and world championships. As a member of this community, Ben brings
knowledge and intimacy of the sport, as well as extensive management
experience to the creation of Float. He has managed large design
projects and clients for Taktl LLC and WET Design. He holds a Bachelors
of Architecture with Honors from Carnegie-Mellon University. His work
has been displayed and published internationally.

Russell Lafreniere, Producer

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:11:59 +0000

Russell LaFreniere’s diverse background in production comes with over a decade of experience on feature films, television series, music videos, and documentaries. His credits include Dennis Rodman: Rebound, directed by Penny Marshall. MTV’s Video Music Awards, Super Bowl XII, ESPN’s documentary series Varsity Inc., and the feature film Push. LaFreniere formed lllucid Productions in 2002 to produce his first feature film, Off the Chain which went on to win the Palm Beach International Film Festival’s Audience Choice Award and Jury Prize for Best Feature Film. He expanded the company into the music video sector in 2003, producing videos for major artists such as, Lil Wayne, Pretty Ricky, Wyclef Jean, and Plies.

Lafreniere maintains his hold in the feature film world, consulting on several pictures and co-producing the film Push. Starring Chad Lindberg, Chazz Palmintari and Michael Rappaport, Push went on to win several festival awards, including Method Fest’s Audience Choice Award and Best Director Award in the Long Island Film Festival. Very well known for providing high production value, he has developed a reputation for assuring his productions are completed on time and on budget. His ability to deal with the unexpected and work under pressure ultimately saves production a great amount of time and money.

Geek.com

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:59:03 +0000

“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

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:44:17 +0000

“…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

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:18:39 +0000

“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

Swiss Miss

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:09:17 +0000

“…What a gem of a find over at Paul Octavious’ blog…”

More at swiss-miss.com

Gizmodo

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:06:16 +0000

“…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

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:03:23 +0000

“...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