The Sky Skidder is a 1929 American silent action film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and written by Carl Krusada and Gardner Bradford.

[3][4]As described in a film magazine,[5] Al Simpkins is an ambitious aviator who has invented a new fuel he calls "Economo" which, he declares, will allow a plane to fly 1000 miles on a pint.

He makes a trial flight on the fuel and, while in the air, sees his sweetheart Stella Hearns riding in a car with the wealthy and dishonest Silas Smythe.

Back at the flying field, Silas overhears Al telling Stella there is just enough Economo left for a trial flight the next day.

After becoming a flying instructor and a short period as manager of the Mercury Aviation Company, founded by one of his students, Cecil B. DeMille, Wilson became more and more skilled in performing stunts, including wing walking.