Harrson is well known as a diligent pilot. For "Seven Days Seven
Nights" he learned to fly a Beaver, and he made sure the movie got a
lot of it right, too, down to pumping down the flaps. I'm sure
everyone also remembers not long ago when he (as a volunteer air
rescue squad member) flew his helicopter to save some climbers out in
the Tetons.


2 years ago, I moved to Germany for work. Two days earlier I had
solo'd. When I got to Germany, the only English I heard was
CNN. They had an interview with him about acting in which they asked
him how long he plans on acting. He replied, "There is nothing
that he finds more challenging and stimulating, other than flying,
than acting." Although it was more directed to the non-pilot, it
left me with the impression that he is a very serious pilot....
of course I can't back this up but just the impression.

Gerald