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Sun Ship Game on Youtube - Complete
Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring
was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? Did he continue to soar? Is he still flying? WD |
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I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado.
He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? *Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? *Did he continue to soar? *Is he still flying? WD |
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On Sep 8, 8:37*pm, Mike wrote:
I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado. He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? *Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? *Did he continue to soar? *Is he still flying? WD Gleb still lives outside Durango... being the first owner of the Sisu I have (s/n 101, N6390X) I contacted him some years ago to talk to him about that (what a great excuse!) and visited him there a few years back, still keeping in touch. He raced a Std cirrus through the 70s, and continued to soar and instruct into the 90s before getting really frustrated with somebody at the club there, after which he tore up his ticket (literally...) never to fly again. I told him to please send stuff like that to a museum or at least to me next time, and one day shortly after that he sent me the compass from Charlie Item (visible on top of his cowl in Sunship) which was given to him by Schreder (who 'liberated' a bunch from the Navy and gave them out to his friends) which needless to say is a very proud piece of my collection. I also talked with a fellow that was given a glider ride by Gleb- 260 miles in a 2-33! with a 55 mile final glide! said he didn't look once at the ground but rather kept his eyes glued skyward, although the fellow riding with him was white knuckled looking down for most of it. This guy was really in awe of his stick skill and soaring intuition to say the least. He's not soaring or flying anymore, but he also had a power ticket w/instrument rating. In addition to other of his achievements mentioned, he was a serious top bicycle racer before WWII, played piano in Canagie Hall at age 9 while his mom danced, is the son of a famous sculptor (forgot name, but made the bronze Roosevelt bust in DC for instance, other sculptures visible in Sunship are his...), is the grandson of famous Russian classical composer, made the first known carbon fiber bike frames- which were then bought by the US olympic committee and reverse engineered forming the foundation for more to come, made seargent at age 19, field promoted after laying a road through un-passable mud for Patten while in an army engineering team in Belgium after the 3 previous teams failed, while a top fashion photographer in the 50's he went on that first round-world trip on the new 707 as such in addition to the many covers of Harpar's Bazaar and other pubs his pics were on/ in, raced for Ferarri, and much much more. Apparently he was quite the life of most any party he was at, and was a heap of fun to be around. Truly an amazing person, and obviously a personal hero of mine. Oh, and just about every woman around him had a big crush on him... BTW, a lot of these are things I learned from others that know him and did not come from his own bragging, although he really does have a lot to brag about in my opinion. -Paul PS. Sunship Game is a very special movie to me, and I too think the mangled youtube version is a travesty to that work of art, but I'm glad others have gotten to see/appreciate it that otherwise may not have. PPS. when/if Robert Drew gets things straightened out with the Beegees, there may be extra scenes included in the real DVD release since a little birdie suggested it to him and he was warmly receptive to the notion |
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On Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:13:17 -0700, sisu1a wrote:
PPS. when/if Robert Drew gets things straightened out with the Beegees, there may be extra scenes included in the real DVD release since a little birdie suggested it to him and he was warmly receptive to the notion That sounds something to look forward to. I'm also disappointed by the resolution of the posted version and will certainly buy a DVD when it is produced. Hopefully it won't be region-limited. -- martin@ | Martin Gregorie gregorie. | Essex, UK org | |
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 11:13:17 PM UTC-7, sisu1a wrote:
On Sep 8, 8:37*pm, Mike wrote: I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado. He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? *Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? *Did he continue to soar? *Is he still flying? WD Gleb still lives outside Durango... being the first owner of the Sisu I have (s/n 101, N6390X) I contacted him some years ago to talk to him about that (what a great excuse!) and visited him there a few years back, still keeping in touch. He raced a Std cirrus through the 70s, and continued to soar and instruct into the 90s before getting really frustrated with somebody at the club there, after which he tore up his ticket (literally...) never to fly again. I told him to please send stuff like that to a museum or at least to me next time, and one day shortly after that he sent me the compass from Charlie Item (visible on top of his cowl in Sunship) which was given to him by Schreder (who 'liberated' a bunch from the Navy and gave them out to his friends) which needless to say is a very proud piece of my collection. I also talked with a fellow that was given a glider ride by Gleb- 260 miles in a 2-33! with a 55 mile final glide! said he didn't look once at the ground but rather kept his eyes glued skyward, although the fellow riding with him was white knuckled looking down for most of it. This guy was really in awe of his stick skill and soaring intuition to say the least. He's not soaring or flying anymore, but he also had a power ticket w/instrument rating. In addition to other of his achievements mentioned, he was a serious top bicycle racer before WWII, played piano in Canagie Hall at age 9 while his mom danced, is the son of a famous sculptor (forgot name, but made the bronze Roosevelt bust in DC for instance, other sculptures visible in Sunship are his...), is the grandson of famous Russian classical composer, made the first known carbon fiber bike frames- which were then bought by the US olympic committee and reverse engineered forming the foundation for more to come, made seargent at age 19, field promoted after laying a road through un-passable mud for Patten while in an army engineering team in Belgium after the 3 previous teams failed, while a top fashion photographer in the 50's he went on that first round-world trip on the new 707 as such in addition to the many covers of Harpar's Bazaar and other pubs his pics were on/ in, raced for Ferarri, and much much more. Apparently he was quite the life of most any party he was at, and was a heap of fun to be around. Truly an amazing person, and obviously a personal hero of mine. Oh, and just about every woman around him had a big crush on him... BTW, a lot of these are things I learned from others that know him and did not come from his own bragging, although he really does have a lot to brag about in my opinion. -Paul PS. Sunship Game is a very special movie to me, and I too think the mangled youtube version is a travesty to that work of art, but I'm glad others have gotten to see/appreciate it that otherwise may not have. PPS. when/if Robert Drew gets things straightened out with the Beegees, there may be extra scenes included in the real DVD release since a little birdie suggested it to him and he was warmly receptive to the notion HI Paul! I would love you to contact me. I am working on Gleb's book of Fashion images. and using quotes from Friends and former co workers. Dad as you may already know passed in a car accident with Wally June 9th 2011. You can email me or find contact info on glebderujinsky.com. I pray you receive this message and contact me. Best, Andrea Derujinsky |
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Sun Ship Game on Youtube - Complete
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 8:37:35 PM UTC-7, Mike C wrote:
I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado. He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? *Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? *Did he continue to soar? *Is he still flying? WD Right on Mark! |
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Sun Ship Game on Youtube - Complete
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 8:37:35 PM UTC-7, Mike C wrote:
I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado. He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15Â*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? Â*Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? Â*Did he continue to soar? Â*Is he still flying? WD one of my great pleasures in gliding was to fly in the 3rd Standard Nationals at Marfa in 1972. I was flying the only metal glider a 1-34, actually had pilots laugh at me for doing that. On one day as we were leaving the Marfa area on task Gleb dumped his water on me in a weak thermal. I continued on and eventually beat him home, he was flying a Standard Cirrus I believe. I finished 38 of 62 beating 23 glass ships. Gleb was truly a "character" and I will always remember his larger than life persona. gary kemp |
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Sadly, Gleb and his wife were killed in a car accident in Durango, CO in
2011. On 3/3/2018 8:29 AM, gkemp wrote: On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 8:37:35 PM UTC-7, Mike C wrote: I think Gleb still lives in Durango Colorado. He and his wife, for a long time, ran a jewlery store there, and for a while Gleb was active in their soaring club, giving instruction. To add to his online RAS resume, Gleb was also a top fashion photographer in NYC, his ex-wife Ruth, a fashion model. And for those who remember, was the guy who shot the Alka Seltzer "On the Rocks" commercial. On Sep 8, 9:15Â*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? Â*Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? Â*Did he continue to soar? Â*Is he still flying? WD one of my great pleasures in gliding was to fly in the 3rd Standard Nationals at Marfa in 1972. I was flying the only metal glider a 1-34, actually had pilots laugh at me for doing that. On one day as we were leaving the Marfa area on task Gleb dumped his water on me in a weak thermal. I continued on and eventually beat him home, he was flying a Standard Cirrus I believe. I finished 38 of 62 beating 23 glass ships. Gleb was truly a "character" and I will always remember his larger than life persona. gary kemp -- Dan, 5J |
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Whiskey Delta wrote:
Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? Did he continue to soar? Is he still flying? WD http://www.glebderujinsky.com/ |
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 8:15:26 PM UTC-7, Whiskey Delta wrote:
Most of us know more about George Moffat and what his life in soaring was like after the Marfa Nationals, but what became of Gleb Derujinsky? Other than what we know from the movie, does anyone know what Gleb went on to do? Did he continue to soar? Is he still flying? WD Hi, Gleb continued flying. He later moved to Los Angeles continuing his Commercial film career. 3 years later he moved to Durango Colorado, Open his Jewelry studio called One Of a Kind and made and designed jewelry for 20 years. He also took his Instructors test and taught Gliding at La Plata Air field. I was the wing girl way back when for my own flying lessons at days end. Gleb also became an avid Skier and went on to teach skiing. All the while still shooting stills for his personal collection which is Vast! After retiring the jewelry store off Main St. He returned to playing piano both Classical and boggie woggie and began gathering his fashion photos for a book that did not materialize before his passing in a car accident June, 9th 2011, with his wife of 42 years Wally Derujinsky. I have since picked up where Daddy left off promoting his beautiful fashion images from 1950-1968 and am currently working on his book. As an artist dad was always focused and difficult. He did however put his kids 2nd at all times. And that's ok with me. He left me many great memories and lessons I cherish. and the Sunship Game which has introduced me to many great pilots and his admirers! Best, Andrea |
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