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Yes, love the article. But this doc will just be about the man. Not in comparison to the Wrights. Just bringing light to something extraordinary that happened that early in time.

Absolutely. This in no way would attempt to change history or diminish any accomplishments. This is simply a story about a school teacher that wanted to fly and he did it, and did it in 1865. And to put things in era perspective, 16 years before the gunfight outside the OK corral. Just about a...

Has anyone heard of Jacob Brodbeck? I have found pretty convincing documentation that he flew a glider twice in 1865. Part of this documentary will be rebuilding his design based on photos and attempt to fly it to prove he was able to do it.

I really appreciate the response. Thank you all. Boerne, TX is home.

Good evening all. Newbie here to the forum. I am a film maker and aviation enthusiast. I am producing a documentary about early flight and wanted to find out if there was anyone interested in helping out with some questions I may have as I build this film? One of my goals as part of this project...