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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAttending the World Premiere were Managing Editor Hal Bryan\nof EAA who introduced Braun to thousands of aviation enthusiasts, many who\nposed with the filmmaker at the entrance to the Fly-in Theatre where a\nspectacular FLYING BOAT neon sign welcomed guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In celebration of the movie, Braun is donating a portion of\nthe proceeds from the sales of 100 limited edition fine art FLYING BOAT film\nposters (both signed and framed) to Pan Am Museum Foundation, Wittman Regional\nAirport in Oshkosh, WI and Aspen Flight Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To kick off the World Premiere, Braun, together with pilot\/cast\nmember Joe Duke, arrived at Wittman Regional Airport in an award-winning 1954\nGrumman Albatross, one of only 12 G-111 models made (featured in the movie) and\nonly a handful of airworthy examples that are in existence today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAccording to Braun, the spectacular aircraft boasts a large\ntwin radial engine (1425 hp each), is an amphibious seaplane first used for\nopen ocean search and rescue and is arguably the most diversely capable and well-traveled\naircraft ever made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy goal for the movie is to encourage those interested in\ntraveling and exploring to realize that travel is about the epic journey as\nwell as the destination. I hope it inspires viewers to pursue their dreams no\nmatter how big or unattainable they may seem,\u201d says Braun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Following the World Premiere, the film was shown at Marcus\nTheatre in Oshkosh where aviation legends Robert DeLaurentis, American aviator,\nbusinessman and author together with Dick Rutan, a retired United States Air\nForce officer, fighter pilot and test pilot, congratulated Braun before viewing\nthe film with other movie goers and participating in an engaging Q & A\nfollowing the public screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ABOUT THE FILM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Set in the dream of Producer\/Director Braun, the 77-minute\naviation documentary is about the experience of flying the legendary Grumman\nAlbatross, a near perfect blend of form and function, told through 10\npassionate mechanics and the pilots who have restored, fly, and maintain the\nlast remaining examples of this legendary aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breathtaking aerial footage of the aircraft in motion is\nintegrated with untapped archival footage from the long-lost era of adventure\nand romance. The film underscores the importance of preserving the flying\nboat’s history for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n