What It s Like to Fly a Stunt Helicopter for Michael Bay
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Frédéric North is one of the world’s most sought-after stunt helicopter pilots and aerial coordinators. For over three decades, he has piloted aircraft for Hollywood’s biggest directors, racking up an epically long list of credits, including a heavy presence in the
Fast & Furious and
Transformers franchises. He also holds the world record for altitude in a helicopter, reaching 42,500 feet back in 2002. His work will next be seen in the upcoming Netflix feature
Below, North describes what it’s like to spend a day on set with Michael Bay, for whom he has worked on a number of high-octane projects. His story appears as told to Charles Thorp, and has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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Hosts: Director Kevin Smith and writer-actress Dani Fernandez hosted the first-annual ceremony, which began with a montage of some of the past year s biggest and best movies and TV shows