8 celebrities you didn’t know are licensed pilots: Prince Harry and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez just won an aviation award – but Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and John Travolta can all fly too
- Adrenalin junkie Tom Cruise lives up to his Top Gun role by owning several aircraft and is licensed to fly helicopters, fighter jets, private planes and even commercial flights
- Model Gisele Bündchen earned her flying stripes when she was pregnant, while Angelina Jolie did it to become ‘Superman’ for her eldest son, Maddox
When Prince Harry was named a Living Legend of Aviation at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles in late January, critics were quick to question his piloting credentials. More than 10,000 people signed an online petition urging organisers of the event to reconsider … despite the Duke of Sussex having served as a helicopter co-pilot during his time in the British Army.
Previous recipients of the honour include former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and retired fighter pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger.
While netizens continue the debate on whether Prince Harry’s award was undeserved, here are seven celebrities you probably didn’t know are licensed pilots.
1. Tom Cruise
It’s no surprise that Cruise not only owns several aircraft, but is licensed to pilot them all. He obtained his flying license in 1994 and can pilot helicopters, fighter jets, private planes and even commercial flights, per Sportskeeda.
2. Harrison Ford
