Not ready to be Solo! Harrison Ford brings co-pilot along as he takes helicopter for a spin...one day after thrilling Star Wars fans at Comic-Con

Published: 19:24 EST, 11 July 2015 | Updated: 19:45 EST, 11 July 2015

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Harrison Ford's physical recovery from his March plane crash appears to be going well but he's not ready yet to return to piloting his beloved aircraft by himself.

The actor, 72, was seen at Santa Monica Airport on Saturday checking out his Bell helicopter before going for a trip.

And while the Star Wars star has clearly no qualms about continuing to fly, he was seen taking off with a co-pilot next to him.

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Two for take off: Harrison Ford is spotted in the right seat of his Bell helicopter with a co-pilot in the left seat as they lift off from Santa Monica Airport on Saturday

Pre-flight checks: Ford, 72, and his co-pilot checked the helicopter out before taking to the skies

In fact, although Ford has been spotted flying in his planes several times since his injuries have healed, he has not yet been seen flying solo.

On Thursday, the Indiana Jones star, his wife Calista Flockhart, 50, and their son Liam, 14, were photographed touching down in their private jet at Santa Monica Airport after returning from a family vacation.

And the actor made the trip as a passenger, leaving the flying to another pilot.

Doing well: The legendary actor looked in good shape as he strolled across the tarmac at the airport where he keeps his collection of beloved aircraft

Back in action: The Indiana Jones star has been back flying several times since his March 5 plane crash in which he sustained serious injuries but has not yet been seen flying solo

Fearless! Harrison Ford back in the air months after crashing

Pursuing his passion: Ford said right after the accident he intended to return to flying as soon as possible but it appears he is not yet ready to pilot solo

The veteran star suffered serious injuries when he was forced to crash land his vintage plane on a Venice golf course on March 5.

He broke his pelvis and ankle in the accident that happened when the aircraft lost power shortly after take off and also had a large gash to his head.

But at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday, he told fans he felt 'fine.'

Back in action: The Star Wars star received a standing ovation at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday in what was his first public appearance since breaking his pelvis and ankle in the crash landing of his vintage plane

Harrison Ford draws massive applause at Comic-Con panel

It was the first public appearance by the Hollywood movie icon since the crash and he received a standing ovation when he walked on stage at the convention.

He was reunited with his Star Wars co-stars Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill who greeted him warmly - with Fisher even planting a kiss on his lips to everyone's delight as it harked back to when Han Solo and Princess Leia finally locked lips in the original trilogy.

Ford told fans that he's thrilled to be reprising the character again.

'The original Star Wars was the beginning of my working life…so it was great to be back,' he said.