TheSkySurfer

Brian FitzGerald introduces Stanley Chitwood to talk about his Kolb Firefly and love of flying.

Brian interviews Stanley Chitwood about flying and his Kolb Firefly. The interview was conducted in Kentucky at an annual fly-in at the Kolb factory. Stanley takes you on a tour of his Firefly, tells you what he likes about it and flies it for you.

Brian FitzGerald introduces Gene Smith the designer and builder of The Backyard Flyer. A great performer, The Backyard Flyer is one of the few ultralights powered by a four stroke engine.

This is an interview with designer/builder/pilot Gene Smith about his creation The Backyard Flyer. An ultralight with a four-stroke engine and incredible performance. You will be impressed.

Brian FitzGerald introduces the segment on Powered Parachutes and an interview with Pilot/Owner Bob Peloquin

This is an interview with pilot/owner Bob Peloquin regarding his Powered Parachute. Shot on the shores of The Salton Sea in California, you will learn much about this type of sport flying machine.

This is an interview with Chad Bastian, inventor of the Trikebuggy. In it he explains his motivation for developing the "Buggy" and why he enjoys Ultralight Flying.

This is Brian FitzGerald's introduction to the music video "Look Up!" which was shot on the shores of The Salton Sea in California. Lots of Ultralight Flying going on!

This music video is part of the documentary "UFM2". It features the Ultralight Flying action on the beach around The Salton Sea in California. Of particular note is the Trikebuggy Ultralight designed and flown by Chad Bastian of Santa Barbara.

Brian FitzGerald sets up the Chad Bastian interview. Chad will talk about his Trikebuggy design and Ultralight Flying.

This is the introduction to the music video "Lil Prop - Big Trip" which is the culmination of UFM2 before the credits. It features low level ultralight flying over The Great Plains of Kansas by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer.

This is the ending of UFM2

Addendum to UFM2. On the way to shooting one of the music video sequences, Brian FitzGerald encountered thick fog and landed in a mown hayfield. He sticks a camera on a hay bale and talks about the scenario.

This is the complete documentary by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer - covering the types of Ultralight Flying: Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Powered Parachute, Powered Paraglider & Trikes. In it you will see the aircraft fly and hear the words of the men who fly them.

"LilProp-BigTrip" is the music video finale to Brian FitzGerald's documentary about Ultralight Flying titled "UFM2" (Ultralight Flying Millennium 2). "Lil Prop" is designed to take you along with The Sky Surfer on a low level, mythical Kansas Flight Adventure. Shot before the arrival of the "GoPro" type cameras, this is a "single cam shoot". Sequences had to be replicated for each camera placement. Great effort was made to place the camera at positions on the airplane to give you a sense of "being there" with The Sky Surfer. Special credit goes to Cameraman Jeff Johnson who shot most of the "ground to air" sequences. In addition to flying the plane and editing the piece, FitzGerald wrote and performed the music under this video.

In this second of a two part POV travelogue, you will glide over and through The Picturesque Flint Hills of Kansas by Ultralight - this time in The Spring! Narrated by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer - as in the Fall Version, you will witness the majesty of this area but this time the features of note are rock formations, grand scenary, ponds and creeks. Again, before landing, The Surfer spies a unique geological feature which this time he covers more fully than in The Fall! "The Spring Fandango" is The Sky Surfer's final Ultralight POV effort. The final in a total of eight "Point of View" movies. I hope you have enjoyed these Sky Safaris as much as I have but I’ve pretty much covered the topic and need to move on to something else…

This movie is a first person, multi-camera, travelog through The Flint Hills of Kansas by Ultralight. It is narrated by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer. During it, you will witness the majesty of this area and see some of its wonderful wildlife.

This is a music video segment from "Flint Hills Fall Fandango", a first person, multi-camera, travelog through The Flint Hills of Kansas by Ultralight. During it, you will witness the majesty of this area and see some of its wonderful wildlife. It is narrated by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer. Also, importantly this music video is a tribute to the book "Heros in the Dark" by Jack FitzGerald - available on Amazon.

In Hollywood Speak, "Magic Time" describes the warm coloration the sun provides during the final hours of light before sundown. The Sky Surfer has witnessed this effect for many moons and decided to make it the subject of a POV. Come along for the ride and see what you think!

Is there a place in America where wild horses still roam? The Sky Surfer (Brian FitzGerald) set out to find "Mustang Valley" and you can go with him. Jump aboard!

Highlights from an Airshow in Kansas City shot and edited by Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer

The Sky Surfer particularly enjoys The Flint Hills of Kansas in the Autumn. The temperature is warm, the colors are brilliant and the wildlife is apparent. Come along with him as he glides across The Great Plains of Kansas.

Join The Sky Surfer on an early morning flight deep into The Flint Hills of Kansas. It is a great adventure to a jewel of a town he has never been to but as you shall see was well worth the trip.

Brian FitzGerald (The Sky Surfer) takes you with him on a low level, magic carpet ride across the beautiful plains of Kansas. Along the way you will see the majesty of The Great State from a point of view few have enjoyed. An American Original.

"The Harper Run" takes you on an aerial dance across the beautiful plains of Kansas with your pilot Brian FitzGerald (The Sky Surfer). Flying his Quicksilver MXL, you get a prime seat as he shares the magnificent prairie with you from a point of view few get to see