Nathan Fielder Ended "The Rehearsal" With His Most Deranged Stunt Yet
- After two years of training, Nathan Fielder obtained his commercial pilot’s license and piloted a Boeing 737 carrying actor passengers in the final episode of the second season of The Rehearsal in 2023.
- Fielder used a regulatory loophole that allows pilots without the usual 1,500 hours of flight time to pilot a 737 with a qualified co-pilot present.
- The finale showcased Fielder flying a plane from San Bernardino International Airport into Nevada's airspace and back, accompanied by a co-pilot who had amassed more than 5,000 hours of flight experience, along with a cabin full of actors.
- Fielder explained that it can be very challenging for pilots to express their true thoughts while in the cockpit, emphasizing how this communication barrier poses serious safety risks during flights.
- The project aims to raise awareness of pilot communication issues and mental health stigma, with hopes to influence new safety legislation in aviation.
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COMMENTARY. Finally, Nathan Fielder touches on what his fans have been discussing for years. As season two of “The Rehearsal” draws to a close, it becomes clear what the series has really been about. (Note: The text contains spoilers for the season finale of “The Rehearsal.”)
Nathan Fielder Ended "The Rehearsal" With His Most Deranged Stunt Yet
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