On Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2:07:59 AM UTC-4, Ramy wrote:
While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one.
Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall:
John Denver
Christopher Reeve (Superman)
Sully (Hudson landing pilot)

Others?

Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-)

I once heard that Roy McMaster flew the 1-23H15 in the original movie for Steve McQueen. I've never thought to ask Roy about it.