HARRISON FORD: Just Another Pilot
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Harrison Ford shares his love of aviation, flying his DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver, his Bell 408 Helicopter, or several of his other airplanes. He shares some insight on the difficulties of filming Six Days, Seven Nights, and his desire and challenge in actually being the pilot in command for the flying scenes.
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Paul Mitton, producer of Just Another Pilot, a documentary featuring Mr Ford, said: "Harrison is an extremely good pilot. Had he got a little further he would have been over suburbia and the outcome would have been very different and less happy. He did an incredible job of missing the trees (on the golf course)."
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I was lucky enough in1996 to meet Mr. Ford at the Jackson Airport. I was there from Denver installing REIL lights. As we were standing at the end of the taxiway with subcontractors from Jackson, this 206 kept taxiing by and the subcontractors would wave and the pilot and instructor would wave. Finally I asked, "who are you waving to"? They said, "Harrison Ford" I was like, really? The Captain of the Millennium Falcon? Every morning at 9 a.m. he would pull into the FBO in a green Lexus and his 206 would be parked behind the hangars. My partner said "lets go talk to him". I told him NO, leave the man alone. Of course my partner shouted out, "hey Harrison". He turned and said, "yes"?. From there we had a nice conversation with him. He said he saw us and asked what we were doing out on the field. We asked if we could get some pics? His reply, "lets do it". In the morning when he would be walking to his plane I would ask him "hey, don't I know you from somewhere"?. His reply was, "Me?, no, no. lolol Just a super nice guy who was willing to spend a few minutes and give great memories to a couple of fans.
nice story
+Rusty Shackleford he seems like he would be pretty chill, no big crowds kind of guy. Which makes you scratch your head why is he in hollywood lol.
+Rusty Shackleford Yeh, he's a pretty down to earth guy. Just wants to be treated like anyone else.. Unfortunately, that's not always easy, but he's pretty casual...
Probably just enjoys making movies the same way he enjoys flying.
I'll never forget bumping into him at Oshkosh. He's a cool dude.
Having been a pilot myself for over 15 years I couldn't agree with Harrison Ford more, when you're up in the sky nothing else seems to matter its so peaceful up there, when you can slip the surly bonds of Earth and fly among the Eagles life is just fantastic and despite my disability which often means I can't fly alone I love sharing the adventure with friends and family, there's no better feeling in the world then escaping the ground and feeling so free!
I grew up poor, in a three-room house with no door on my bedroom, in a small town in rural Southern Indiana. The key is, I grew up. I had nothing for most of my life, then I decided I wanted a different life, so I made the necessary choices. I went back to school in my early 30's, worked fast food to put myself through college, then got a job doing something I enjoy. I still don't make a ton of money, I just learned how to manage my finances and pay my debts off in a timely manner. Because of those choices and decisions I was able to get my pilot's license at age 40, and purchase a plane at age 41. You can whine about being poor, gripe about the good fortune of others, and stay on the ground, or you can stop blaming successful people for your own bad choices and change your life yourself. Your choice. It really is that simple.
FiddleStick's you chose to watch this video just to bitch about being poor? He's a pilot who enjoys flying. He acknowledged how fortunate he is to be able to do it. Get the stick out of your ass, grow up and fuck off
^This, instead of getting upset about someone sharing an experience on the internet you should go do something to better your own life rather than trying to bring someone down with you
This is the kind of humility that real, true aviators are noted for; in fact, you'll see Clint Eastwood, in his helicopter, saying the same thing: "Up there, I'm just another pilot". People of utmost class.
I'm English and I bumped into Harrison Ford and his Beaver up at Big Bear Airport several years ago when I was doing a bit of recreational flying out in Southern California. What a smashing bloke he was, very nice to talk to. Had a good 20 minute chat out on the flight line about where to go and what to see. Very down to Earth and a true enthusiast.
Moments like this that really do make you realise that people like Mr Ford are just natural down to earth people that same as everyone else and without the theatrics of Hollywood. Nice video and a nice man.
Harrison recognizes that he has lived a blessed life...I love his humility, hes a hell of a guy. the fact that he shares our love of aviation....well.... thats just a plus.
A great actor. But above all a great human being. He's not a big head. He admits how lucky he is to be able to do the things he wants and when he wants to do them. I think you could sit down with Harrison Ford on a small airfield and have a friendly chat. I wouldn't he be all that surprised if he paid for the coffee. Great vid. Watched it twice.
He has always been one of my favorite actors. I have never met him, but he seems very humble and you never hear anything bad about him. A real class act! Todays celebs could learn alot from him. I remember reading about him using his helicopter to help find some lost kids in the woods. I bet they were shocked when they found out he was involved in the search. I would love to meet him one day and just talk planes.
Few actors are real people, H Ford is the real deal. Salute
Flying will humble anyone. It took me a long time to watch this video. Glad I finally did.
Wow very humble he hit the nail on the head ...money and flying and giving up...but you can't put the fire out if you love to fly.great vid lovely bloke and he appreciates what he has..very well said mr ford.
A truly humble man. One of the GREATS !!!
I am proud of Harrison, he knows he is lucky but he earned it too!
Thank you Harrison.... My respect for you just grew immensely as you seem grateful for the opportunities you have been given.
At 5:30 you know he's just another one of us, not an actor, just an ordinary guy overcoming obstacles in the sky.
I met Mr. Ford in Idaho when he landed his Beaver. I was always a big fan of this great airplane so when I saw one come in I walked out to the ramp to check it out and there was Mr. Ford, a true gentleman, cleaning bugs off the spinner. That plane was immaculate! It was perfectly tricked out. There wasn't a speck of dirt in the whole cockpit, or a streak of oil anywhere. He really takes good care of that plane and he looked like he enjoyed doing it. Man, I'd love to have that plane.
Great choice of words Mr. Ford: Freedom with Responsibility
If one can overlook his obvious star status, you can't help but like his attitude towards flying and all things aviation. I was pleased when he accepted the Ambassadorship of Aviation and National Director for the Young Eagles program with the EAA. I really like that he is dual rated and prefer's taldraggers. A real aviator.
Excellent piece of filming and enjoyed Mr.Ford's plane. Very nice...glad he made himself available.
Harrison Ford, the only actor who might be considered an idol of mine. Right there with Yeager and Hoover... Yes, I'm a pilot as well lol.
This is the most i've ever heard Harrison Ford be himself and talk on camera to anyone. The guy is usually tight lipped and highly guarded about his private life. Very surprising video.
This is so cool. As a student pilot, to see Harrison Ford peal back a layer of himself and just show his passion of aviation is awe inspiring and amazing.
I think he's a great guy, a superb actor and obviously not a bad pilot either. Anyone who talks against him is jealous.
I got to meet Harrison this weekend in Denver and see his Beaver in person. He was flying kids at a Young Eagle rally along with a bunch of other pilots including myself. In total we flew 60 kids. That is one beautiful plane and thanks for the great video.
Just saw your comment and your videos. Great stuff! I got my private ticket at 19 in a 172 at an AFB aero club many years ago. The first solo you will never forget it. Doing the pattern a few times with the instructor, then he/she steps out. You then taxi back out, do what you have been trained to do, and then look over to the empty right seat after that first takeoff solo and think "what the hell am I doing?" Then a second or two later you are back to business. At least that was my experience!
Got to meet in and his plane in 1999. What a genuine man and beautiful plane. He had the nuts to wear a Nantucket hat on Martha's Vineyard.
Always liked Harrison Ford, this just made me love him. And that's so awesome he's flying over my home state..Idaho imo is the most beautiful place to fly in the lower 48 and the best place to fly planes like these
This plane I have a real soft spot for and absolutely a great plane and extremely reliable. I started hanging around these when I was a teenanger at that time at Parafield airport in South Australia they were used for crop dusting. Beautiful Prat and Witney radial engine lovely to see and hear thank you John Kinnane Tasmania Australia
He IS a GOOD pilot; calmly having choosen the right spot for an emergency landing with his Ryan and NOT performing this sudden sharp and deadly turn towards the home field as most private pilots do.
I very seldom envy people, but in a nice way I envy Harrison Ford. I would love to own a nice Beaver like his. I own a pristine Cessna 170 B and a Clipped Wing Experimental Decathlon, but his De Havilland Beaver is marvelous. The sound of a radial engine is something very special, it gives me goose bumps
Harrison, this is the first time I've been impressed with you or any newer age actor. Happy Landings.
Harrison doesn't read the youtube comments of random videos.
Truly a very humble person. Harrison is the epitomy of a truly humble and honest person. It's very refreshing to listen to him open up on his flying experiences and re-alize that he's pretty much like the rest of us,a very down to earth person who is greatfull of what they've accomplished and can disconnect from that whole Hollywood lifestyle and be "Just Another Pilot":)
That was just a fantastic video! Good feelings all around ~
my favorite actor.
Harrison's a great representative/spokesman for all of us who fly. Thanks!
A man of many talents! I really like how he demonstrates real honesty and humility in his abilities and accomplishments.
Yes sir, you are lucky. Enjoyed the video. My Dad was a navigator in the air force during Korea and became a private pilot when I was a kid. I flew with him quite a bit and he did seem most content when he was flying much like you described yourself to be.
Harrison Ford is the best.
RESPECT TO YOU.......................................MR. FORD !!!
I had the pleasure of seeing Ford's introductory film at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum this month. It was amazing and such a nice change from his movie promotion interviews. Behind the yoke seems to be the most comfortable place for this man. I really enjoy the glimpse of the inner life of an actor that's meant so much to me on the silver screen.
Made my day to watch this. Know the feelings!
Did anyone catch that his first solo was in a 206. That is a little like learning to drive in a school bus.
I recommend those of you who are considering it to go take two flying lessons! Why two? One is a novelty, but TWO will make you decide if you really want to go for it! You'll find the time and money to do it! If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. Thanks, Aussie Brit, for an excellent clip! I bet the flying in Australia is as excellent as here in the USA! I would love to get checked out there!
That was Beautiful . Harrison Ford , the love of flying.
Good for You Harrison, I immigrated to Canada in -78 went to flying school and all training to be a Commercial Pilot but Aviation went into recession and I ended up in Fire service ( not a bad deal )
I am retired now and i don't fly much because of the cost but I have to agree with you up there there is nobody but you just a type of freedom that you don't experience anywhere else, All The Best to You, ( Great Actor and Just another Pilot!!)
As one of my pilot heroes I say thanks. I appreciate your sharing.
The best flying plane for many applications. Good to see them being built again
Amazing... Great vídeo!
Harrison always the best.
Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston, Steve McQueen!!!!!! Heroes
Actors
Thanks so much. Nice to hear! Glad we got him to open up!
Get better soon. They are saying you aren't too badly hurt. Looks like your training worked. There are not a lot of places to land in L.A. when you have an emergency, but you managed to do it. Many have died trying.
Wow! Great video...Harrison Ford's story is an interpretation of my life story as an inspiring pilot..I have taken flying lessons but unfortunately I had to give it up due to financial reasons..I hope to continue some day and live my dream of flying...respect to Harrison Ford!
Harrison Ford is the man! I really would enjoy getting to fly with him some day. He seems sincere about his love for aviation and that truly is what makes an outstanding pilot. I have a feeling if I bumped into him at the local airports FBO he would want to be treated like any other pilot and that is what makes him a real pilot.
Fantastic !!!! not words !!!. Congratulation from Canary Islands.
I got to meet him when he came into the FBO I worked at, super chill dude :)
Fascinating to think you could be working at a small poe-dunk airport and Harrison Ford just pulls up, leans out the window of his gree beaver and says, "fill'er-up chuck." Glad he can do what he loves! Extra glad I am able to as well, good work if you can get it!
great man
Harrison Ford for President, heck yes!
Still working on my private pilot.
But i love Harrison fords honesty and dedication to A.O.P.A.
Way to go Harrison! I Love flying and I love to see other people with just as great a passion!!!
He's a great guy...and his films are super :)
best actor and a pilot too thats really awesome!!
I gotta say that the aviation community is the best...no matter where you come from
Great video! Was a bit surprised to find out one of my all time favorite actors was also a pilot. xD
Gosh, Id give anything to sit right seat with Mr. Ford on one of his Gulfstreams! God Bless you sir...thank you for the video. I can personally share in everything he is saying about flying and what it means and how it feels to do it.
Thanks for uploading. i really enjoyed watching this clip. H. F. superb actor and pilot. Beautiful background music.😀
Wow he was a brilliant man and actor to me,, but now i know he loves flying,,, he is the BEST dude on this planet.........Bohyah
He can do anything!! He is a great actor, he is a pilot, he can drive, he can fight! I love him^^
beautiful!! so cool to see them not acting but their true self
Very cool stuff
Thanks for posting.
One of the men I would like to talk with over a meal.
He seems so down to earth.
Class Act. Awesome actor. Really enjoyed listening to Harrison Ford. I have dreamed of being able to fly a plane one day. I pray the good Lord will give me the opportunity. Thanks for the awesome TH-cam video.
I Have the same love for tail draggers (Piper Decathlon) I also have my rotorcraft ticket,
I fly Robinson 22's and 44's
There is nothing like the freedom that comes from those first solos.
Can't Belive it, First, Harrison Ford (Air Force One), Clint Eastwood , (Firefox, Space Cowboys) and Now John Travolta ? OMG, this is great dude
My late father was a de Havilland Beaver Pilot in the Philippine Navy. a Proud Aviator here.
Mad Respect, Mr. Ford. I just purchased my discovery flight coupon with the hopes of training for PPL. Thanks for sharing this!
I'm in the Bahamas, $250 USD per hour! but I've got about 25hrs and am loving every second of it!
Do more flying narratives Mr. Ford!!!.... This from a low time SEL pilot who quit in 1981--too costly and it was $29 an hour C-172 in 1979.
I love it. He is so incredibly down to earth.
Ford's appeal resides in his capacity to evoke a sense of observing trustworthyness, in his audience. Prediction is a dangerous game, but surely, in years to come, the 'Barn Raising' scene, in 'Witness', will be seen as his greatest moment. It will rank alongside Spencer Tracey's death scene in 'Captain's Courageous', or that of Alec Guinness, resisting Colonel Saito in 'The Bridge...'
Excellent!
Awesome...
great video, thx. good to see Harrison Ford made his dream of flying come true when his economical situation permitted.
there's nothing like it...and it shows......great post!!!
I didnt know Harrison Ford was a pilot, but doesnt suprise me, he is badass enough to be one
Just Great!
this is absolutely my favorite movie that he's made, also I loved random hearts, until proven guilty, what lies beneath
wouldn't mind a ride in his dehavelin beaver either --as long as he's the pilot
What an intelligent and gentle, man. What woman wouldn't want to be with him?
Do you forget that he physically abused his first wife? Not the saint he claims to be. Rich, spoiled man.
Gorgeous plane.
I 'm feeling also lucky like him flying just for lessure. its a great honor, Always happy landings to N28S from Piper Cherokee DEMUP, good luck Harrision from Martin
Man .. What a great story...
One time I was assigned to go to Wichita to "sandbag" for a simulator for a new trainee in our company. Upon arrival I was surprised that there were four of us there, myself, the trainee I was sandbagging for, Harrison Ford, and his pilot. They were going through Citation recurrent. They were also staying at the same hotel as we were. Each day we'd see each other at the sim building and each evening we would have a beer in the bar at the hotel.
this is absolutely my favorite movie that he's made, also I loved random hearts, until proven guilty, what lies beneath
Thanks HF for the great positive message about G.A. It was well filmed/edited etc and does a fine job of reminding us why we take to the air. Thanks also BritAussieDude for posting this - a job well done.
Thanks for the video..I keep think of him in Indiana Jones
Wow!!! I'm a great fan of Harrison and can tell that he's really a man who doesn't look like to be so famous!! At least he's not the kind of guy showing off in Hollywood with big cars and all that stuff. That's what I like, simple and no snobism at all!!!
wonderful video!
Wow, what a great spokesperson for learning to fly.
"I'm just darned lucky." Says it all. I think Jimmy Buffett got him back into flying. JB had been with him in the mountains. One of the team's pilots had one of HF's Indiana Jones hats. He gave it to me. Then curiously, he called me and told me he needed it back. I gave it to him. Seemed like the right thing to do.
Nice video. Nice story. We pilots are a lucky bunch. Thanks for sharing this so that others may appreciate the joy of GA flying!