Microlights As Filming Platforms
Created | Updated May 23, 2003
A key part of the vision for 360 is to combine adventure with our purpose. From the start we will be using microlights
(click here to watch a video)
, which fly low and slow, as filming platforms. Dozens of microlight aviators worldwide have already indicated their willingness to fly on 360 projects, filming events and projects, contributing to The Book of Solutions. When coupled with webcams and GPS these inexpensive filming platforms will create a video map of the changing world1.
BMAA Video Clips
The BMAA (British Microlight Aircraft Association) is the governing body for microlighting in the UK. Chris Finnegan is the Chief Executive, Guy Gratton is the Chief Technical Officer and you can watch them talking about different aspects of the sport.
(1) What does the BMAA really think about the 360 Project? | (2) Microlights as filming platforms - where will the cameras go? |
(3) Just how safe are microlights? See what the BMAA has to say... | (4) Find out from Guy how the strength of microlights compares with larger aircraft. |
(5) Watch Guy explaining the handling differences between microlights and light aircraft. | (6) Find out why Guy thinks microlights make excellent filming platforms. |
Microlight Hero
Brian Milton is one of the great aviators of the modern age and a true champion of microlights. In 1987 he flew a three-axis microlight, one that looks like a small aeroplane, from London to Sydney in 59 days. He survived being wrecked on a Greek Island, three desert landings and a forced ditching in the Arabian Sea.
In 1998 he became the first person to fly a flexwing microlight, one that looks like a hang glider with a pod beneath it, around the globe. This amazing feat was completed in just 71 flying days. During this mission Brian crossed the Bering Strait between Russia and America, was buzzed by a Syrian Mig fighter jet in Syria, and endured extremes of heat and cold. He was also the first microlight pilot to cross the Atlantic, west to east.
Brian spoke to the 360 team about his love of microlights and why he thinks they're the right machine to use on 360 Projects. If you'd like to find out more about Brian then do visit his own website www.brian-milton.com
To see what Brian had to say click on one of the links below:
(1) Find out about Brian Milton's passion for microlights. (Aerial footage kindly supplied by Richard Cook). | (2) There are two types of microlight - fixed wings and flexwings. Which does Brian prefer? |
(3) The alternative expeditionary vehicle for 360 would be a helicopter. See why Brian thinks microlights are the better option. |
