Take Six Strides

Peter is an investigator working for a foundation that has recently funded the building of a dam in a South American country. On a journey to visit the dam Peter is falsely accused of murder and imprisoned. He escapes by building a hang glider out of bamboo and canvas. In the middle of the night Peter launches off the prison roof. He flies by night along the edge of the valley then climbs up through the rain forest during the day to gain height. Pursued by prison guards and army patrols Peter finally has to convince the U.S. navy to act, not only to save the other prisoners but to save the dam and avoid a catastrophe.