Re: Harrison Ford update

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

It's one thing to worry about a senior behind the wheel of a car, but a senior at the controls of an airplane?

I think that he needs to be re-tested in a simulator before he gets in to the cockpit again.

I mean, seniors (sometimes) have to take a driving test with the DMV before their license can be renewed (my dad had to do this), so why not do the same thing with a senior pilot?

He should definitely be grounded until he can prove that he is safe, cognizant, and aware of his surroundings when he is in the cockpit.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@HULAGIRL wrote:
Isn't he married to Callista Flockhart?? By the sounds of things, it's time to pull his license. The fact that he doesn't seem to take his mistakes seriously is what's frightening.

Yes he is still married to her, his 1st wife passed away not too long ago....You never hear about Calista anymore......

Catty2 · ‎09-06-2014

That could have been such a terrible disaster. I think it's time for Harrison to give up his pilot's license. Calista needs him alive and in one piece.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
@HULAGIRL wrote:
Isn't he married to Callista Flockhart?? By the sounds of things, it's time to pull his license. The fact that he doesn't seem to take his mistakes seriously is what's frightening.
Yes he is still married to her, his 1st wife passed away not too long ago....You never hear about Calista anymore......

Actually, it was his second wife that passed away. In 2015, I believe.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

It's not a good situation.

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

Lived in California 30 years...close designer friend often worked for HF...always spoke highly of him. That he was kind and genuine never forgot his roots. In fact, HF designed beautiful frame for Calista's dressing room. Before becoming famous actor he was carpenter. Yes very sad, Time for his welfare and the welfare of the public to be considered.

MickD · ‎03-10-2010

.....and I would think that one has to be highly alert and quick thinking in order to fly the older planes. I am not sure you can just sit back in a lit cockpit and put one of those oldies on auto-pilot.

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.... ~ S & G

Reba055 · ‎06-23-2014

I wonder if he maybe was on a new medication or something, possible interaction. I don't see his wife allowing him to fly if he's that confused. Of course, she might not be around and what can you really do but report him. If he had dementia I would think she would put her foot down and threaten to report him for flying, especially alone.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Reba055 wrote:
I wonder if he maybe was on a new medication or something, possible interaction. I don't see his wife allowing him to fly if he's that confused. Of course, she might not be around and what can you really do but report him. If he had dementia I would think she would put her foot down and threaten to report him for flying, especially alone.

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You can't always tell what's going on @Reba055 There's no definitive diagnosis at first and a lot of friends and family are also in denial.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

oh my. these further details outline a situation that is worse than we had thought the other day. someone knows that things are happening to him that indicate diminished mental capacity, at least temporarily, to wit his bringing the co-pilot. helicopter? wrong control tower? on top of setting down on a taxiway instead of runway - and questioning presence of the other plane. i do hope that concerns for public safety govern all future actions.