Harrison Ford Flies at EAA Airventure
Posted: Jul 29, 2016 12:42 PM CST
A Hollywood legend flew a milestone flight at EAA Airventure on Thursday.
Harrison Ford traded in his Millennium Falcon for an airplane flying the 2-millionth flight for the Young Eagles Program.
Ford has been involved since the beginning of the program and has flown more than 300 flights with young
"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,” said Ford.
A lucky 16-year-old girl from Illinois flew with Ford.
The Young Eagles Program has been taking off since 1992 giving kids an opportunity to experience flying at a young age.
aspiring pilots.