As the Crow Flies
Synopsis
Eighteen teenagers train at a Royal Canadian Air Cadets camp, aiming to earn their pilot's license in just seven weeks.
Synopsis
Amelia Earhart's words echo as eighteen teenagers arrive at the Royal Canadian Air Cadets' elite flight-training camp. Over seven weeks, they strive to earn their pilot's licenses. Directed by Tess Girard, a former cadet, the film captures the intense training regimen and the camaraderie among participants. It follows their personal journeys, particularly the experiences of female cadets, as they face challenges in a male-dominated field. The cadets learn to fly, land in the dark, and confront their fears.
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Why Watch
- Meet the top Air Cadets in Canada facing intense training.
- See how cadets handle pressure and personal challenges.
- Find out what it's like to land an airplane in the dark.
Did You Know
- The Power Scholarship program allows cadets to complete training in just seven weeks.
- The scholarship is valued at over $25,000.
- One candidate crashed during training last year but was unhurt.
- Amelia Earhart is quoted in the film, saying, 'You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of the Power Scholarship mentioned in the documentary?
The Power Scholarship is worth over $25,000.
How long does it typically take to complete the program mentioned in the documentary?
Most people take six to eight months to complete the program, but the cadets will do it in seven weeks.
What happened to a candidate in the previous year's program?
A candidate overshot the runway and crashed under duress, but she was unhurt.
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