A pair of veterans from the First World War find themselves working together to put on shows for audiences in rural areas, performing increasingly hazardous aerial stunts. Susan Sarandon portrays a woman who becomes part of their group, while Margot Kidder is featured as the central character’s sometimes girlfriend. Geoffrey Lewis also appears as an inspector representing the recently established Air Commerce. "Th…

Waldo Pepper, who used to fly in World War I, travels through small towns in America, offering short plane rides to people who aren’t convinced. It's obvious that everyone involved with this film has a passion for airplanes and managed to recreate the atmosphere of the time after the war when it seemed like anything was possible. The risks associated with early aviation are demonstrated by what happens at “Doc Dil…