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AIRMAN by Andy Hediger
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AIRMAN by Andy Hediger

Aug 12, 2016
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Overview

AIRMAN is the story of André Hediger, a man of flight. Andy is one of the pillars of the Red Bull Acroteam. He was a pioneer in paragliding, becoming world champion. His curiosity has never ceased to grow. He is a multidisciplinary test pilot and has even designed and perfected various aircraft that have made sport flying an activity accessible to anyone who wants to fly. Andy reaches his 50th birthday with a past full of determination and tenacity. After suffering accidents and irreparable losses in the practice of his sport, he demonstrates that his passion for flying is nothing less than a powerful weapon for overcoming and achieving his goals. Andy's life serves as fuel to inspire and motivate us in those moments of defeat that we all face.

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Documentary

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Cast

André Hediger

André Hediger

Hernan Pitocco

Hernan Pitocco

Hannes Arch

Hannes Arch

Guido Gehrmann

Guido Gehrmann

Felix Baumgartner

Felix Baumgartner

Ulrich Grill

Ulrich Grill

Guy Bertrand Jacquier

Guy Bertrand Jacquier

Robert Ruppert

Robert Ruppert

Betina Zaugg

Betina Zaugg

Pablo López

Pablo López

Gustavo Lallana

Gustavo Lallana

Pablo Jaraba

Pablo Jaraba