A documentary profile of Pasadena society girl turned adventurer and aviator, Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes. In the 1920's and 30's, Barnes was Hollywood's top woman stunt pilot. In the 1940's and 50's, she owned and operated the (in)famous "Happy Bottom Riding Club" - a fly-in resort located near Edwards Air Force Base.
Writing
Kathy Bates brings Pancho's voice to filthy, glorious life
Production
Rare archival footage of 1920s-50s aviation culture
Director
Amanda Pope
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pancho's nickname came from a dude ranch disguise where she posed as a Mexican man—she kept it forever because of course she did.
Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier then immediately went to her club for a drink. That's like going to your local bar after landing on the moon.
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