Celebrity Pilots- National Aviation Day is on Friday, August 19, 2011.In honor of National Aviation Day, we take a look at actors, singers and other celebrities who are licensed pilots. You probably already know about John Travolta, who has parking for his jets outside his house. See which other stars have found a place in the skies.
Cruise may have gotten his taste for flying when he starred in this successful aviator flick. He's been piloting planes since the mid-1990s and now flies his family all over the world. Pilot tom cruise 1941 Boeing Stearman , Second World War Mustang P-51, 1943 Mustang, Pitts Special S-2B stunt plane, Gulfstream IV jet , Connor Cruise flying lessons , +Tom Cruise groceries jet
James Franco , Jame Franco pilots license research "Flyboys"
Is there anything this guy can't do? Franco is getting his Ph.D. at an Ivy League school, starring in critically acclaimed films and teaching a class at New York University. He has also hosted the Academy Awards. After all that, his pilot's license sounds like a no-brainer.Jame Franco pilots license research "Flyboys" , james franco stunt pilot two-seater plane
Angelina Jolie , angelina jolie pilot son birthday
If she keeps adding to her brood , Jolie may need to get a bigger plane. Meanwhile, she's busy working on this upcoming film and continuing her humanitarian work.Angelina jolie goodwill ambassador , Angelina jolie pilot son birthday
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Harrison Ford , Harrison Ford pilot fascinated aviation young age
Harrison Ford , Harrison Ford pilot fascinated aviation young age
Ford , Harrison Ford , started training in the 1960s, but didn't get his license , +Harrison Ford pilot license 1996 , until the 1990s. He once headed an organization for young airplane enthusiasts, harrison ford young eagles , is involved with an aviation organization with a humanitarian focus , Wings of Hope , and appears in a much-anticipated summer flick , Cowboys & Aliens. Harrison Ford pilot fascinated aviation young age
Clint Eastwood , Clint Eastwood flew helicopter avoid traffic
Early in the acting career of this Oscar-winning director, CLint Eastwood, he played a squadron pilot in a 1955 horror flick, Tarantula (1955). His next project: a biopic of a controversial figure, "J. Edgar" Clint Eastwood 2012.Leonardo DiCaprio J. Edgar, The Aviator, Clint Eastwood flew helicopter avoid traffic
Morgan Freeman , +Morgan Freeman dreamed of becoming fighter pilot
He narrated a movie about birds that can't get off the ground, March of the Penguins , but Freeman himself loves to fly. He didn't earn his license, Morgan Freeman pilot license , until age 65 and now owns three private planes. Earlier this year, he scored a role in this highly anticipated film , The Dark Knight Rises. +Morgan Freeman dreamed of becoming fighter pilot
Jimmy Buffett , +Jimmy Buffett love of flying college
Jimmy Buffett has been flying for more than 20 years, with hit songs like these, jimmy buffett pilot license , supporting his hobby. Watch him perform. +Jimmy Buffett love of flying college
Kurt Russell , Kurt Russell "Flying has taught me more about who I really am than anything I’ve ever done. I take very calculated risks."
Kurt Russell , Kurt Russell "Flying has taught me more about who I really am than anything I’ve ever done. I take very calculated risks."
The longtime partner of this actress, goldie hawn , Russell, kurt russell , is a licensed pilot, Kurt Russell licensed pilot , and an honorary board member of this aviation organization, Wings of Hope. Kurt Russell "Flying has taught me more about who I really am than anything I’ve ever done. I take very calculated risks."
Arnold Palmer , +arnold palmer pilot fly himself to tournaments
Arnold Palmer , +arnold palmer pilot fly himself to tournaments
One of the world's most famous golfers arnold palmer stats, arnold palmer has been flying since 1956. Find out when he took his final flight, arnold palmer final flight , and why, +Arnold Palmer pilots medical license expired. +arnold palmer pilot fly himself to tournaments
Dr. Phil , Dr. Phil oprah fear of flying
Dr. Phil , Dr. Phil oprah fear of flying
Dr. Phil pilots license, since 1976, Dr. Phil McGraw was flying long before he became a household name, dr. phil oprah appearances. His TV show, Dr. Phil TV Show , took a hit after he tried to help a troubled pop star; dr. phil britney spears , his books, Dr. Phil McGraw , and advice remain hot commodities. Dr. Phil oprah fear of flying , Dr. Phil naked man lawsuit
George W. Bush , George W. Bush Air National Guard
George W. Bush , George W. Bush Air National Guard
A licensed pilot, George W. Bush pilots license , since 1969, the former president famously co-piloted a fighter jet, George W. Bush co-pilot fighter jet USS Lincoln , onto an aircraft carrier in 2003 to make a much-maligned declaration, George W. Bush "Mission Accomplished" , about the war in Iraq. George W. Bush Air National Guard
David Lee Roth , david lee roth jump
David Lee Roth , david lee roth jump
Best known for fronting this band, Van Halen , in the 1980s, David Lee Roth has been a helicopter pilot, David Lee Roth pilots license , since 2006. He last toured in 2007 and is back in the studio with this guitarist's, Eddie Van Halen , son.David lee roth jump , david lee roth Emergency medical technician , van halen australian , david lee roth crazy from the heat
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