Private Project

Silent Skies - The First Electric Plane Flyover

Silent Skies follows the groundbreaking journey of three Pennsylvania college students who orchestrated and piloted the first ever fully electric airplane stadium flyover. Stunning fans with a whisper-quiet show, this event signaled the dawn of America's transition to electric aviation. The students completed a record breaking trip flying the airplane from its base in Hartford, CT to the stadium in Easton, PA, recharging at enroute airports directly from a fleet of electric F-150 trucks.

The air travel industry faces an unprecedented challenge: decarbonization. Historically, new aviation technologies are met with consumer skepticism. Demonstrating electric aircraft today, ahead of widespread adoption, is key for building consumer trust, political support, and sustained investment.

The flyover was witnessed by 10,000+ attendees, thousands more on ESPN+ and created a precedent for the FAA to approve manned electric aircraft demonstrations over populated areas. Textron eAviation and Ford amplified the event through their social media channels and the film premiered at San Francisco Climate Week.

  • Casey Hogue
    Director
  • Remy Oktay
    Producer
  • Matthew Troy
    Cinematographer
  • Jason Solis
    Editor
  • Remy Oktay
    Key Cast
  • Zachary Fiske
    Key Cast
  • Trebor Maitin
    Key Cast
  • Lauren Anderson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Climate, Aviation, Technology, Sports, Transportation, Decarbonization, Electrification, Consumer Awareness
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Lafayette College
  • San Francisco Climate Week
    San Francisco
    United States
    April 22, 2023
  • Big Syn International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 10, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Raw Science Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 26, 2023
    Finalist
  • Wild and Scenic Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • Colorado Environmental Film Festival

    Official Selection
Director Biography - Casey Hogue

Casey Hogue is a writer, director, and founder of Serotonin Creative Consultancy. Serotonin is a creative firm purpose-built on a mission to amplify the voices of brands, companies, and organizations enacting positive change and impact. Casey's background in branding, marketing, and communications has fueled his desire to tell social & environmental impact stories that shift narratives, bend culture, and move people to take action.

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