Yes, Hollywood actor Harrison Ford uses a checklist when he flies.
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After reaching the 1 millionth Young Eagle flight in 2003, the program has continued to soar with the help of EAA volunteers.
The flight leaves at 2:15 p.m. from Boeing Centennial Plaza.
Gawthrop, of Westchester, Illinois, has 10 flight hours under her belt through the Civil Air Patrol.
He said Gawthrop asked if celebrities use checklists.
An avid aviator in his own right, Ford frequently attends the week-long convention and even served as chairman of the Young Eagles program for several years.
Gawthrop will receive a $7,500 flight training scholarship. After a 19-year journey full of false dawns, dashed hopes and rejected screenplays, Indiana Jones is finally back for a fourth adventure.
“Aviation has been very important to the history of this country and I’d like to see if continue. and have the support that it deserves”, Ford said.
“It was just really unbelievable to meet somebody like Harrison and meet a whole community of people here at the airshow that share that passion for aviation”.
A rainstorm struck the area just before Ford and Gawthrop were scheduled to take off.
Ford and Gawthrop circled the airfield twice before landing. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.
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