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The Great Circle Air Safari

Has anyone checked out "The Great Circle Air Safari" DVD?

I came across a link to it on the EAA website and was wondering whether it was worth ordering or not...

The link is http://www.vectoredflight.com/

It sounds like backcountry flying in a whole 'nother dimension...down under!
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Welcome to the site Tailwheel Girl! Nice first post. This looks like a really cool DVD. Anybody know these guys? Says they're from Seattle.

Here's the link to the trailer:

http://www.vectoredflight.com/files/Trailer_3rd_Cut_420x226.wmv
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Thanks for the welcome, Zane. This is a neat site, and I've been enjoying lurking for awhile, but I figured I might as well chime in! :D
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Received an email from Jim Clark that reads:

Hi All,

I know it's been awhile, but I've been really busy working on a new production. Lots of people have emailed or called me asking, "Jim, where the heck is the next flying DVD"?

I'm happy to announce that The Great Circle Air Safari has just been released and I think you'll really enjoy this show. I've partnered with Doug DeVries of Vectored Flight to produce this high-flying adventure about 9 vintage aircraft flying 4,000 miles around the Australian Outback in a fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The pilots battle bad weather, struggle with nasty crosswind landings in squirrely taildraggers, and munch on 'roo sandwiches while getting pissed (Aussie slang for a condition that occurs after a few beers) in rustic Outback pubs with their mates.

The story begins with two American pilots, Doug DeVries and Rob Richey, shipping their 1942 Stearman all the way from Seattle to Australia to join up with their Aussie mates for the adventure of a lifetime. Shot in stunning high definition color by Oscar-winning cinematographer, Eric Thiermann, you'll feel like you're right in the cockpit with the Safari pilots as they fly through some of the most remote and desolate terrain on the planet. You'll feel the scorching desert heat, breathe the clouds of red earth dust, enjoy the company of two "true blue" Aussie stockmen, all while marveling at the gorgeous air-to-air footage of these incredible vintage aircraft as they fly over the spectacular Outback scenery.

You'll also get to know several great Aussie pilots including Jim Whalley, former Royal Australian Air Force F18 fighter pilot flying his Chipmunk; Sy Alsep, a Harley dealership owner flying his Beaver on wheels; and Steve Barlow flying his Cessna 180 and sporting that famous biting Aussie wit. And all of this great action is set to the wonderful music of the well-known Australian balladeer, John Williamson.

You won't want to miss this show! To find out more about the Safari, view the trailer, and purchase the DVD, go to:

http://www.vectoredflight.com/
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