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By Mike Mitchell |
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January 27, 2010 - Harrison Ford on Friday received
the “Legends Aviation Legacy Award” at the 6th Annual Living Legends of
Aviation Awards ceremonies at the Beverly Hilton for his continued work
with the Young Eagles program, generosity and his love for aviation. The
event is produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy. The Kiddie Hawk Air Academy is a tax exempt organization incorporated and based in Colorado. The goal of the academy is to instill in kids from 4 to 9 years of age an interest and appreciation of aviation that will carry through into their adult years. A larger objective is to inspire interest and dedication to the academic excellence required to enter careers in aviation, science, commerce and related technologies. |
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At one point, three of the top four box-office hits of all time included
one of his roles. Five of his films have been inducted into the National
Film Registry. In 1997, Ford was ranked # 1 in Empire's "The Top 100
Movie Stars of All Time" list. As of July 2008, the
Ford is also a private pilot began flight training in the 1960s at
Ford is a private pilot of both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and
owns an 800-acre ranch in |
Ford owns an flies
a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (N28S) more than any of his other
aircraft, and although he dislikes showing favoritism, he has repeatedly
stated that he likes this aircraft and the sound of its Pratt & Whitney
R-985 radial engine.
In March 2004,
Ford officially became chairman of the Young Eagles program of the
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Ford was asked to take the
position by Greg Anderson, Senior Vice President of the EAA at the time,
to replace General Charles "Chuck" Yeager who was vacating the post that
he had held for many years. Ford at first was hesitant, but later
accepted the offer and has made appearances with the Young Eagles at the
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh gathering at
In July 2005 at
the gathering in Oshkosh Ford agreed to accept the position for another
two years. Ford has flown over 280 children as part of the Young Eagles
program, usually in his DHC-2 Beaver, which can seat the actor and five
children. Ford is involved with the EAA chapter in |
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