Why is Tom Cruise a pilot?
Why is Tom Cruise a pilot? His passion for aviation started at a young age. Growing up in modest economic conditions, Tom's family moved frequently. But once he hung his P-51 Mustang poster in his bedroom, he felt at home. Not surprisingly he now owns a P-51 Mustang and other aircraft and is an accomplished aerobatic pilot.
Does Tom Cruise do all his own stunts?
Tom Cruise has never steered away from challenging himself in his roles for projects. Especially since 1986's Top Gun, he has continued to push the limits of his body and acting, taking on his own stunts in most of his top films, including Mission: Impossible, The Last Samurai and Jack Reacher.
Did Tom Cruise fly Mach 10 in Top Gun 2?
During Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise hit Mach 10 in the SR-72 Darkstar. That plane might even up being real in some format: Aviation buffs and military experts alike revere the unprecedented capabilities of an airframe produced more than forty-five years ago.