Several have mentioned the GREAT Ernie Gann stories that were made into
movies.
The High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky are both very well done
and true to the author, I have copies of both. There is an outfit that
has Island for sale, but it is a poor copy.

Did anyone mention "The Aviator" starring Christopher Reeves? Another
Gann story depicting an air mail pilot in trouble over the Rockies.
Gives you a good feel for the IFR environment in an open cockpit. This
one is usually available in rental outlets.

Then there is "Fate is the Hunter", sometimes still shown on the air.
The movie is a Gann title only. Nothing like the book, and not much of a
movie.



Ian wrote:
What are some "must have" movies that have an aviation theme in them? I
want to get a collection together and I was wanting some input from the
group.

Thanks