Straight up : helicopters in action / a film for the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum ; produced by SK Films Inc. ; director and photographer, David Douglas ; producers, Jonathan Barker & Diane Roberts ; writers, David Douglas & Carl Knutson.

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See amazing footage of helicopters as they demonstrate the many roles they play in our lives. Fly along with skilled crews as they carry out sea and mountain rescues, apprehend drug smugglers, repair high voltage lines, and more.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors:	SK Films, Inc National Air and Space Museum SlingShot Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors:	Douglas, David (Director) Barker, Jonathan Roberts, Diane Knutson, Carl Sheen, Martin Kerr, Barbara Brook, Michael, 1952-
Language:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	Closed-captioned.
Published:	Burbank, CA : SlingShot Entertainment, 2003.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:	Helicopters. Helicopters in search and rescue operations. Documentary films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:	Documentary films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (42 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:	Helicopters in action.
Format:	Video DVD

Contents:

1. Alpine medivac rescue
2. A flying lesson
3. Future helicopter designs
4. U.S. Customs enforcing the law
5. Hovering above the live wires
6. Helilogging with limited environmental damage
7. Marine Corps on a military mission
8. Delivering humanitarian aid to Serrra Leone
9. Wildlife relocation of the black rhino
10. A Coast Guard air-sea rescue
11. End credits.