Flying a Hollywood Celebrity
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When you’re a global movie star, executive producer, and entrepreneur, time for you is literally money. Which makes owning a private jet that travels Mach 0.80 (613 mph) leverage to compete, grow and thrive in Hollywood. But behind every grinding superstar is a flight crew that makes taking off in Tokyo and touching down in Toulouse possible. Meet a celebrity pilot Randy and Director of Maintenance Paul. Hear what it’s like to a fly movie star across the world, manage a private aircraft and help an actor build their empire from the sky. The Aerospace Unplugged team asks these questions and more. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
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