A charismatic and largely unknown figure immortalized in Tom Wolfe’s book “The Right Stuff,” Florence ‘Pancho’ Barnes was one of the most important women in 20th Century aviation. A tough and fearless pilot, Pancho flew on Amelia Earhart’s wingtip, performed as a barnstormer throughout California, and made a name for herself as Hollywood’s first female stunt pilot in the 1920’s and 30’s. Just before WWII she opened a ranch near Edwards Air Force Base that became a famous hangout for test pilots and movie stars. Known as the ‘Happy Bottom Riding Club’, it became the epicenter of the aviation world during the early jet age. The Club’s destruction by fire in 1953 is seen by many to mark the end of a Golden Era in post-WWII aviation. Filmmaker in person
http://www.panchobarnesfilm.com/
Country:
USA
Running Time:
1 hr 16 min
Release Date:
2008
Director(s):
Amanda Pope
Director(s):
Nick Spark
Screening(s):
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 2:25pm
Screening(s):
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:25am 
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Don't miss this awesome film; even better story
HSDFI Visitor on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 12:04pmThis film opened in California a few months ago to great reviews.
Look out for the compelling interview with Patrice Demory.
You don't want to miss it.
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