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Legendary pilot Robert A. &#8220;Bob&#8221; Hoover is often credited as one of history&#8217;s greatest aviators. His airplane, Sweetie Face, is on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.  FLYING THE FEATHERED EDGE: THE BOB HOOVER PROJECT chronicles his storied career, from his years as a U.S. Army Air Force fighter pilot in WWII to his daring feats as a civilian test pilot.<br><br>

In his later career as an air show performer, Bob became known for shutting his engines off and &#8220;feathering&#8221; his propellers. He would then perform a graceful pattern of loops and rolls, a routine never before or since replicated. Hoover performed in front of more people, in more countries, and in more aircraft than any other pilot.<br><br>

Bob&#8217;s influence on generations of aviators includes Harrison Ford, Dick and Burt Rutan, Carroll Shelby, Neil Armstrong, General Bud Day, and world-premiere air show pilot Sean D. Tucker. Throughout the documentary, these plane enthusiasts discuss and celebrate Bob's many feats. FLYING THE FEATHERED EDGE: THE BOB HOOVER PROJECT preserves the stories, friendships, and legacy of a beloved pilot who greatly influenced the trajectory of the aviation field.<br><br>

<b>Awards</b>:<br><br>

- Combs Gates Award, in acknowledgement of preservation of aviation/aerospace history, National Aviation Hall of Fame<br>
- Soldiers and Sacrifice Award, Rhode Island International Film Festival<br>
- Best Aviation Movies to Watch with Your Family - AOPA<br>
- 16 Movies Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts Love - <i>Flying Magazine</i><br>
- Special Jury Remi Award - Worldfest Houston<br>
- Artist in Residence - Napa Valley Film Festival<br><br> 

Produced by The Bob Hoover Project, LLC, copyright 2021.