Question: is there something similar in the US? _The_ aviator song?

"Rocket Man" by Elton John?
"Sky Pilot" by The Animals? http://www.rjsmith.com/skypilot.html
"Aeroplane" (Red Hot Chili Peppers)?
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/red-hot...rs/114791.html

In any event, it's definitely not "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins