Tony Verhulst wrote:
Ray Lovinggood wrote:

I also own a copy of the DVD. Good film. Granted,
it isn't 'A Fine Week of Soaring',


Tony Verhulst wrote:
Yeah, but I'll take "A Fine Week Of Soaring" any day! :-)

I Guess that "A Fine Week Of Soaring" is the benchmark. Nice job, Juan.

Tony V

Disagree there - the Gladiators of the Sky DVD is better. (I own both)
Jaun did a great job on Fine week of Soaring, and for a novice/early contest
pilot there is much to learn about decision making. The ridge shots are
impressive, and as a flatland thermal pilot I still continuously am amazed at
the flying. It shows the social side nicely too.

BUT - the budget shows on Gladiators, and if you want to introduce the concept
of glider flying to people it does a better job. I have watched the level of
sustained interest and excitement and gladiators does it for both the
uninformed, and the glider pilots.