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Old September 16th 12, 01:04 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jim Logajan
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Default Famous people in soaring

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?


Susan Oliver, who played the character "Vina" in the "Star Trek" pilot
episode, had acquired a glider rating (as well as a number of other pilot
ratings.) See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Oliver

Some scenes of her from the Star Trek pilot episode:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F5pAFhByU8

Here's a video that appears to show her in her Aero Commander 200 that she
used to fly the Atlantic in an attempt to become the first woman to fly
solo from New York to Moscow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM77SEPJQFA

Her book, if you can get a hold of a copy, is an interesting read with
plenty of material that most pilots can relate to. No glider content in it,
though.