The short version
Bob Cringely's aircraft-building documentary, praised as a fascinating failure and filmmaking salvage exercise.
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Plane Crazy: Building a Plane in 30 Days
Bob Cringely's aircraft-building documentary, praised as a fascinating failure and filmmaking salvage exercise.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-05
Last seen:2026-10-05
Times seen:1
Website:youtu.be
Why it caught our attention
A viewer offers specific praise rather than merely mentioning the documentary.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-05
“The documentary is a fascinating failure and a masterclass in attempting to salvage a show when the whole premise for the show completely collapses.”
JKCalhoun · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Tell HN: Bob Cringely has died