Video: Captain Button flies an A380!

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Jenson Button recently took control of the world's largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, albeit at Heathrow's Flight Training Center.

The former F1 driver and McLaren ambassador got acquainted with the commands of British Airways huge bird and acquitted himself well.

Upon landing safely, Button offered his assessment of the experience and how it compared to Formula 1.

"Too be fair she handled better than some F1 cars I've driven!"

Check out the video posted on Youtube:

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