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Why I Fly

One hundred years ago, aviation was everywhere. People were in love with this cool, new invention that was the airplane. Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Doolittle, and many others performed incredible feats in the air. People couldn’t get enough of it. Since that Golden Age of Aviation, the interest has lagged. The history of aviation isn’t taught, smaller airports are closing and many people’s experience with aviation entails crowded airline trips. We want to see that enthusiasm for flight again, to bring back the magic, by highlighting people who already feel it.

The online series "Why I Fly" interviews people in everyday walks of life telling their aviation story; why they fly, or have aviation be a part of their life. “Why I Fly” is a part of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s educational initiative, using these 2-3 minute videos to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.

  • Adam N White
    Director
  • Kara White
    Director
  • Adam N White
    Producer
  • Kara White
    Producer
  • Amy Spowart
    Producer
  • Dewey Davenport
    Key Cast
    "self"
    Beyond The Powder
  • Project Type:
    Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    aviation, documentary
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Red Helium
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Adam N White, Kara White

Adam graduated in 1995 with a degree in Motion Picture Production from Wright State University’s prestigious film program. He has won multiple Emmys for his films "The Restorers", "Red Tail Reborn" and "Space Chase USA". Adam won an Emmy for Best Cinematography for his work on the PBS film "Generations: Cuyahoga Valley National Park". In 2011, Adam and his company Hemlock Films received the “Special Achievement” award from the International Council of Airshows for their film "Rise Above".

With over 20 years of experience, Adam has worked on big budget Hollywood films, TV shows, award winning documentaries, and commercials in various roles. He now concentrates his time as a Director/Cinematographer with a specialty in SteadiCam. Adam is a licensed pilot and makes a mean bowl of chili.

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