Most movies use physics from an alternate universe. Bullets flash when they
hit things (even wood!). People outrun shock waves from explosions. The MAC
10 holds an infinite amount of ammo. You can poison a whole airplane by
contaminating the pressurization and/or the oxygen system. Alternatively,
the airplane pressurization will keep a plane filled with air even under
water. Small aircraft routinely outclimb and run into airliners.

As for Goldfinger, I suppose he *could* have hit the elevator and jammed it
when he was sucked out. But, really, why let the facts get in the way of a
good story?

As for solo flight, usually I just sign the student's log book and get out
of the airplane. I will have already briefed him on what I want him to do
during the solo -- three takeoffs and landings. A flight plan is not
required for VFR flight in the United States and most pilots do not file
one, especially if they are just going to remain in the local pattern. It is
only used for search and rescue, although some areas demanding extra
security since 9/11 also require a flight plan. The student would not call
the tower if there was no tower at the airport.