Actor Takes The Program's Reins
Harrison Ford, best known as a renowned actor in more than three
dozen films but also an extremely active pilot and member of the
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), was introduced Monday as
the new Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles Program, which has flown
more than 1 million young people since 1992. During a welcoming
program with EAA President Tom Poberezny, Ford accepted the
chairmanship of the program, saying, "It's daunting to step into
General Yeager's shoes, but aviation is about learning new skills
and the satisfaction that comes with practicing them and doing
better."