- One Six Right [Blu-ray]

I attended the last air show at Van Nuys Airport (due to airport expansion plans) and was drawn to a crowd to see what they were looking at. Brian Terwilliger was there promoting One Six Right shortly after its release, and one of the films special features, "Flight", was showing in an endless loop on video screens. People were standing 10 deep to watch it. I was at the back, gradually working my way to the front as others reached maximum satisfaction and moved on. I was mesmerized and could have watched it all day. Only good manners made me move away to give others a chance to watch from the 'front row'. Of course I bought the video and even though I do not fly in anything smaller than a 737, I go back and watch the documentary regularly. The photography, the interviews, the back story, even the music composed specially for the film -- All are outstanding. I have purchased and given 8 additional copies as gifts, and I always get a HUGE thanks. My dad has WWII flying buddies, they say it brought tears to their eyes. I am still buying it because sometimes I loan it out and do not get it back. I've replaced 2 copies for myself so far. You cannot go wrong if you want to give this to anyone with even the slightest interest in flying. I will echo someone else's post in that this film has little to do with Sydney Pollack other than that he was one of the interviewees. This is purely the work of Brian Terwilliger. And kudos to Brian, by the way, for letting his very compelling subjects do all the talking. There are no 'interviews' per se, just passionate flyers talking about what drives them, then showing it to us in sparkling HD footage. Definitely 2 thumbs up. A note to those who criticize the film for being too much about Van Nuys Airport. If you read the film's website I believe you will learn that it was MEANT to be a documentary about the history of Van Nuys Airport. That the airport's own history dovetails so well into the story of general aviation in the US just broadens the scope a bit. The title of the film certainly should be a clue to the film's focus on a single airport.

The movie One Six Right will be enjoyed by pilots or enthusiasts. It explodes on the screen, informs and expands our knowledge of the world. Before the world of aviation we could only stay on this earth with the invention of the airplane we can now fly with the birds. We see the development of the airplane through the decades and learn the uses of aviation today. I especially enjoyed the vintage plane footage and the historical information related in the film. I enjoyed the interviews with pilots, engineers and others who expressed their love for aviation. The film also shows the significance of women pilots like Pancho Barnes, Elinor Smith and Bobbi Trout. These are names that the general public does not know. I am pleased that they are profiled in the film. The traveling public only knows the challenges of commercial aviation. General aviation airports are the lifeblood of small towns. Once these small airports are gone they can never be replaced. The government must not take over the aviation industry. The producer and director Brian J. Terwilliger, has made a unique film that is a joy to watch. The score is by Nathan Wang is fabulous and the director of photography Steven H. Mills make this film come to life. General Aviation airports are the are the lifeblood of small cities They have strong economic effect for our world. Government must not take over the aviation industry. One Six Right has increased my knowledge and awareness of the importance of airplanes. It informs the public of the unique uses aviation from fire and police protection, and transporting the sick to hospitals. Flying planes is not just a rich man’s hobby. Watch the Special Features on this DVD. It will enhance your viewing pleasure.

What a wonderful movie! For pilots, there are many times when you will see a scene, nod your head, look at your (perhaps non-pilot) friend/spouse/signficant other and say, yes, this is what I feel when I fly. This is why I fly. When one of the pilots in the movie points to his logbook and says, "This is a love story," you know that he speaks for you. For non-pilots, this movie might help explain the strange behavior that your pilot friend may exhibit from time to time. Why he looks up in the air every time an airplane flies overhead, staring at it like it's the first time that they have ever seen such a thing. The movie not only talks about flying, but shows people flying everything from WWII P-51 Mustangs to Piper Cubs. "One Six Right" attempts to do many things. It is, at the same time, a portrayal of the romance of flying, a history of Van Nuys Airport, and an examination of the current sad state of airports. Personally I would have loved to have seen more flying... but then again, there's "One Six Left," a follow-on DVD which does have more flying scenes in it. One more thing I have to mention: Miracle-worker Nathan Wang's incredible musical score. I have to say that listening to the music and watching the flying brought a few tears to my eyes, softy that I am. Fortunately, the soundtrack is available on CD. If you know a pilot or anybody even remotely interested in flight, you have a sure thing in getting "One Six Right," "One Six Left," and the soundtrack CD. My congratulations to Brian Terwilliger on a great project. I so enjoyed seeing the "Making of..." sequence on "One Six Left." Your perserverance is amazing!

I can't get through this film without tears of joy running down my face. The finest aviation documentary of all time. The soundtrack by Nathan Wang is marvelous. The music and the videography coalesce into this perfect composition of aerial wonder. I attended the premiere of this film at Van Nuys in the hanger with most of the airplanes from the film. It stands out as one of the greatest events I've ever attended. This film pulls on your heartstrings if you truly LOVE flying. It tells a story. A big story, a small story, and great stories from several interesting and amazing individuals. The formation of the interview questions was so perfect, Terwilliger coaxed a similar tone from each interviewee that meshes with the film so well and makes it so wonderful. Never have I seen a documentary with such fantastic interviews. It's the stories you want to hear. And it's not just about Van Nuys or Meigs Field, its about the passion that humans have for flying. Well, some of us anyways. And mostly, it's about the importance of your local airport. Once it's gone, it's gone. It's in all our best interest to keep our airports, fields, and airstrips open. I could go on and on, but I'll end with this: if you love flying and you haven't seen this film, buy it now and make sure all your flying buddies see it to. Please support your local general aviation airport.

Wonderful film. Flying is the best career one can have. I've been flying for over 50 years, 40 of it professionally and I never scratched an airplane. It beats working for a living by far!!

One Six Right tells the history of Van Nuys Airport in California, which is really a microcosm of the overall history of general aviation in America. The photography is beautiful and the flying scenes are inspirational. The many stories from those involved in general aviation and Van Nuys airport, provide a compelling human touch to the journey. The message is clear: we need to preserve these small airports as they provide the infrastructure and community for fostering the early stages of one's aviation career. All pilots, regardless of their level of skill, experience or type of aircraft flown, begin their training at an airport just like Van Nuys. If they disappear, as is happening all over the world as the demands for housing, shopping malls and industrial land take over, so too will our ability to train new pilots. It should be noted that this is more a story about an airport itself than a story about flying. There are plenty of flying scenes, but the bulk of the story is devoted to the airport and its long and rich history. Watching the early stages of the documentary, particularly the stories about the combination of fear and exhilaration of 1st solos, certainly evoked fond memories of my own experiences learning to fly. However, I felt that the momentum of these emotions was somewhat lost when the story turned to the history of the airport. Quite a large chunk of the running time is devoted to this story, and I felt it distracted slightly from the excitement I experienced at the beginning of the movie. Perhaps more time could have been devoted to looking in detail at some of the wonderful aircraft that are stored at the airport, or some footage and explanation about actually flying an aircraft. Some of the aircraft were simply beautiful, and it would have been more interesting for me to have known more about them and the people who fly them.

If you have a friend or loved one with an aviation habit, this DVD is a must-GET. I was introduced to it by a friend, and have literally given away over 20 to friends and clients. oh and SOUND - UP! The soundtrack defines this DVD.

As someone who has Desperately wanted a PAC (Private Airman's Certificate), CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and all ratings including "Glider" and low-level Class III (3.6 - 6.5 G) Aerobatic Waiver I first watched it through NetFlix. While I am trying to find someone who will take a small but valued collection of aviation books and videos (none of the local FBOs [Fixed Base Operators] shows any interest!), no matter what happens to the collection, One Six Right and One Six Left (as well as the soundtrack) are staying with me. Sadly, I can no longer earn my PAC or any ratings due to epilepsy and finances. I will never lose my appreciation for General Aviation thanks to films like this. The Nathan Wang score is also fantastic. This is a MUST BUY for anyone who has ever even Dreamed of pushing a stick and a pair of rudder pedals - much less Earned stick time in sailplanes and Cessna trainers. Meigs Field should never have happened. The original was incredible. The Blue Ray remaster with much incredible additional footage makes it much better than I ever thought possible. I sobbed uncontrollably watching it the second time just as much as I did the first time. "The Pattern" and other additional footage even left me scratching my head to the point that I had to write Terwilliger's company to learn more about the Culver Cadet and other rare aircraft.