Edwards Flys High In F-16 Fighter
Nextel Cup driver Carl Edwards is used to going fast on the track. But Wednesday, he took off from McEntire Joint National Guard Station in an F-16 fighter jet. Edwards has his own pilot's licence but he's never done anything like this. He even took the controls for a few minutes during his hour-long flight. Major Allen Mattox of McEntire piloted the jet. Edwards said afterward he has a greater appreciation for those who fly the jets every day.(WTLX TV)
Nextel Cup driver Carl Edwards is used to going fast on the track. But Wednesday, he took off from McEntire Joint National Guard Station in an F-16 fighter jet. Edwards has his own pilot's licence but he's never done anything like this. He even took the controls for a few minutes during his hour-long flight. Major Allen Mattox of McEntire piloted the jet. Edwards said afterward he has a greater appreciation for those who fly the jets every day.(WTLX TV)