How Tom Cruise Learned to Fly a Helicopter Stunt for Mission: Impossible - Fallout | WIRED

Tom Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and he's back in Mission: Impossible - Fallout with what might just be the most dangerous one yet--spinning a helicopter around while diving down over a waterfall. Cruise learned to fly at Airbus's base in Texas -- so WIRED's Jack Stewart went to find out what it takes.
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How Tom Cruise Learned to Fly a Helicopter Stunt for Mission: Impossible - Fallout | WIRED

[@c2ashman]

Tom Cruise.....really the last true action hero that survived the 90's. We have no real action heroes anymore...except this guy.

[@LC_JSE]

c2ashman *whispers* Jackie chan? But yes I agree he is insane for doing all of these stunts especially since he is getting older (still looks good though)

[@OdileOdile19]

Keanu Reeves

[@jackriver1999]

Tom Cruise is up there with Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the greatest action movie stars in history.

[@jayphilipwilliams]

I think Dwayne Johnson is pretty great.

[@TileBitan]

@Telly Vin-a you mean plastic schwarzenegger? Yea he ate arnold a couple of years ago

[@MrGilRoland]

Plot twist: Ethan Hunt was trained to be an actor.

[@reub360]

Bruh. Tom Cruise is going to demand to fly a F-35 in the new Top Gun.

[@defyinghistory9807]

Watch them let him

[@TheBobes]

Well he has a license for flying commercial planes no? Shouldn't be *so* hard (for him) to learn how to fly a fighter jet.

[@sparrowlt]

they allready showed a teaser picture and it shows a SuperHornet

[@andrewpearce2562]

Super Hornet is way cooler than that fat, stub-winged F-35 anyway :D

[@sparrowlt]

absolutelly

[@MrMike11233]

He's being well compensated, of course, but all I kept thinking during this video was, "He's doing this - all of this - to give us an entertaining film." You're damned right I'm going to see it. It's the least I can do.

[@farhanjamli3676]

same thinking ma..like mofo went all that trouble risking his fuckin life yeeseh..its the least I would do

[@steffenfrost995]

Dude he also is picking the stunts that are most entertaining and challenging for him - it's a great situation he has created for himself and not so selfless as your comment implies...

[@Ironclad6661]

You mean like how he broke his ankle during the jump scene and then proceeded to run through the scene with a fractured foot to make sure they got the shot instead of turtling up like most normal humans. Give credit where it's due.

[@kingjames4886]

he gets the chance to do things that most people would never be able to... and gets payed for it.

[@SheetHorizon21]

@@kingjames4886 thats the thing right, he would save allot of time and remove any risk if he followed what every other movie does and use CGI. He doesn't have to put his mind and body through daunting tasks just to give the scene a bit more authenticity and yeah thats the one of the main reason I and most people go to watch his movies, the fact that we believe everything happening is as authentic has humanly possible, especially in todays era of everything cgi.

[@MichaelJayValueInvesting]

It is incredible the amount of training that actors put in to be successful in each movie role.

[@yugioh887]

Too bad not every movie is successful.

[@paulllu9069]

Michael Jay - Value Investing ikr

[@notj5712]

Wrong. it's incredible how many of them just phone it it. Example, look at Megan Fox holds a wrench or paints a motorcycle. lol.

[@matthewk2501]

Michael Jay - Value Investing Its all worth it! Tom Cruise does get paid $50 million dollars a year! Which is $4,166,000 a month, $1,041,500 a day

[@parabalani]

Tom Cruise does that the most out of all actors

[@ashwinshrinivas1146]

Jackie and tom are the real stunt masters in the Hollywood industry!

[@starsliferecipe5560]

I watched the film today , the helicopter seen is unbelievable , u all should watch it yourself

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Scene*

[@Mickza1991]

Thats amazing!!!!

[@techh9171]

Yes its amazing and also the scene in the bathroom that hand to hand combat the old school fighting style is awsome

[@muhammadalial8640]

stars life recipe , yea… i watched it too today on Cinema XXI in Medan-Indonesia. So incredible manuever, spectaculer actions.

[@markhawkes3536]

Watched it yesterday, a great film, the best so far I will go and see it again, well done Tom Cruise.

[@aidanrogers4438]

Saw this today, great film, great cast and great stunts. Mission: Impossible has fast become one of my favourite action series.

[@bfgtech48]

Tom Cruise really is the man!

[@TeddyLeppard]

Cruise is a one-of-a-kind. Totally dedicated to every movie he makes.

[@SirDeanosity]

Great response by the pilot in the left seat to "was that my mistake?"....."no thats' just you learning." LOL.

[@strongdan1]

Tom make some Hollywood stars look like Harry Potter

[@cardinalrule6810]

Harry Potter's pretty badass...

[@MrMDavies007]

Yeah, too right. Especially that Daniel Radcliffe.

[@Calum643]

What does this even mean

[@kernowarty]

What? Cruise makes some Hollywood stars look like a wizard who can do a lot of cool magic spells then?

[@RideTheSkinner]

LMAO, that was too funny.

[@Ash-np4pd]

Tom Cruise is a legend !!

[@priyanshkumar4235]

This Man inspires me everyday. The one and only TOM CRUISE

[@grimzler]

The dud can do anything, hes a real life spy.

[@santoshp.s.s.2708]

Oh my god no way....I just saw the film like 2 hours ago and I can’t believe this was real! INCREDIBLE 👍🙌🙌🙌🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@stevegovea1]

people forget Tom Cruise flys jets...he once flown inverted over a mig fighter jet

[@mnr497]

He actually does fly a fighter, though. He owns & flies a P-51 Mustang.

[@Bartisoft]

Hats off to Mr. Cruise !!

[@flexicution2323]

but im not wearing one

[@ScoutCrafter]

Like him or hate him Tom always gives 110% on every movie... You have to respect that...

[@trentbosnic]

Watched this yesterday and it’s an amazing film. I have ridiculous respect for Tom Cruise and his dedication to his films.

[@fmo1868]

Mission impossible fallout is such an awesome movie, I'm going to watch it twice so I can see the stunts again!

[@whatsuplocs2813]

That is dedication!

[@PhysicxAlmighty]

That was great to watch, thanks guys.

[@BenSpies19]

And yet haters still find pathetic reasons to hate 😑.....so sad

[@supermari246]

as an actor Love him but as a person i dislike him

[@NaijaCINE]

And it doesn't matter

[@pudgebl67]

Not a fan of his as a person, but give him props for his dedication as an actor. You can see the dedication and training he went through.

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

Couches hate him

[@RealNotallGaming]

@@supermari246 you dislike him as a person......why? :D list pls

[@MithunOnTheNet]

Just saw Fallout today and what a movie! The stunt are incredible! Tom Cruise... you are mad for doing these dangerous stunts for us but hats off to your guts!

[@lordspaghetti2107]

2 years later and I'm proud to say, my step dad cleans Tom Cruse's helicopter😌

[@vekashs7770]

Movie promotion for a anyway awesome movie😁

[@wizardmoney8656]

Great job on being early mate

[@vekashs7770]

Wizard Money thanks mate

[@vekashs7770]

Really?

[@darshansancheti24]

His dedication level 💯

[@Angelub]

He's so cool.

[@12.kharismacitra65]

That is how he brings magic to movies

[@SilverMustang920]

Watching several helicopter crashes on KZbin, makes it even more crazy.

[@claudiaivy104]

He is a bloody hero.

[@user-uy5ml4gq8s]

I love all the Mission Impossible movies

[@Vlaid65]

That was impressive. Kudos to Tom Cruise.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Man! Wish I could join the class!! Looks challenging

[@sexydotjpeg6950]

Tom Cruise is the ultimate madlad

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Excellent. He has skills. Nearly rolled the BSiaLPC on TopGear, but nicely recovered; Was a fun show with Cameron Diaz who can drive, too :-)

[@bigwu100]

yes i liked nite and day also. as of late TC's movie have really improved, the man has charactor which comes with age sometimes. and it shows on screen. Ms. Diaz did a good job on that movie as well. she seems to be good in action type films suits her body type, athletic and smart.

[@Geotubest]

What a dream life he leads. Amazing stunt. Will see the movie.

[@rimurutempest4945]

I’m waiting for Tom Cruise to be in a film where his character goes to space, then Tom does it for real.

[@observantmagic4156]

I think they are actually planning one

[@Indyjonesfan]

This is why watching every Mission Impossible is an event for me. TOM MF CRUISE baby!

[@lmj9517]

Tom Cruise Mission Impossible Fallout ❤️😅❤️😅❤️😅❤️

[@tressil3607]

This is why I LOVE The MI movie series b/c Cruise does ALL of it...

[@jessbragg1]

3:59 this explains why tom cruise is able to hang off the worlds tallest building or fly without getting nervous, he is already flying high above most of us and even surpassing a lot of other actors net worth wise :)

[@stephenlozano2816]

Props to Tom Cruise. Impressive!

[@bwnwilliam465]

Cruise always makes good movies. One thing I know when go out to see TC movie is that I’ll be entertained and it’ll be good.

[@abdiahmed3465]

Tom looping that Red Bull helicopter brought me here

[@OUMZDABBZ]

Tom's Amazing ... next level

[@techtical7079]

i went to see this movie on the first night it was out and i wasn't disappointed it was in my opinion the best action movie of the 20th century

[@filipvabrousek6900]

The best movie in the history of cinematography!

[@eat_my_shorts1]

Great job Mr. Cruise 👍🚁

[@manassingha5705]

This man does everything.

[@frostytaco8598]

I watched the movie and omg it was such a great movie.

[@BeckVMH]

There are a number of other incredible action stars; however, Cruise seems to do it all and seems to be the entire package. Whether on the ground, in the air or in between, he appears he can do it all extremely well.

[@Tom-iw3zh]

He's definitely a high risk taker. Some feel he has guts. Some just think he is nuts (figuratively speaking because of the types of stunts that he does). I see him as a guy who likes to conquer things, like "fear"? Anyway, I love his Mission Impossible movies! The ones he did himself are the absolute best ones. Not just because of his stunts, but also they are just Grade A done. They are very exciting, very humorous, and he takes us to "James Bond" types of locations which always makes things far more interesting.

[@MrVara411]

2018 -- 1:00 "But this (flying helicopters) is extreme, even for him." 2019 -- Tom Cruise flies fighter jets in canyons.

[@felixcat9318]

To have trained to the degree that the Helicopter Instructor Pilot, the Insurance Underwriters and the FAA cleared Mr. Cruise to be allowed to fly this profile as the Pilot Flying is testimony to his absolute Professionalism and dedication to getting it absolutely right for the Director, fans and audiences! This is the true measure of a Professional Helicopter Pilot!

[@hans-christiansilseth3509]

wow, what an awesome actor!

[@bearlemley]

That is the first movie, in a series of movies where the last one was better than all the previous episodes.

[@lordluxury8992]

Amazing content!

[@javieranez2194]

Tom Cruise is pretty badass. He has his regular drivers license which most of us have, motorcycle license which fewer but still a lot of people have, pilot license which fewer people have, skydiving license which even fewer people have and finally a helicopter license that just completes the badass package. Does anyone know if he holds any other type of license?? (please dont comment ''scientology license'' lol)

[@snehanagar4796]

😂😂😂

[@akinoz]

Tom Cruise is absolute rocking guy

[@batchint]

the picture is a served ham roll with nose pointed etcetera (tern without the turnips)

[@brochachoiii6657]

Cruise is a legend

[@redjackal5871]

Go go go Tom Cruise

[@ableusermcz]

What an absolute Madman

[@andrewlavey6992]

But good with it!

[@heavylift47]

That makes me happy that I can fly the pursuing aircraft, UH72/EC145

[@TheMijahvi]

if im not mistaken in 2011 he already able to fly a loop, but not on his own

[@bobcharlotte8724]

The movie was incredible and breath-taking so I may have not noticed but that last shot in this, with the truck jack knifing towards Tom....waaaas that in the movie or no?

[@andujunior4756]

Well... the advert had the mission impossible 3 theme tune sooooo... that worked out well.

[@13tr13]

I love Mission so much. I just watched the movie on the big screen. It's amazing, as always.

[@skylarmercykilled1986]

Isla nublar in the beginning!

[@TheGamingAddict445]

I got a mission impossible add

[@Half-Blood_Prince]

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[@jjc5475]

addblock, although movie adds are actually fun.

[@mago_8145]

I love Tom!

[@lolol1725]

I mean he’s Tom Cruise, someone just said “hey learn to fly this.” He probably got paid to learn too!

[@woolfel]

I've known air force and helicopter pilots. Even for seasoned pilots, doing those kinds of maneuvers is serious.

[@dhanykhanz3071]

tom cruise is... AMAZIIINGGG 😎

[@mdnormatnor5226]

the only one actor focus and commitment

[@robertkielty5094]

Tom despises delegation.

[@yeyonge]

Well that's what top gun teach you

[@notnotbacon]

No matter what you'll say there's always gonna be people that won't belive it was him flyling that heli

[@victortorres8073]

Say what u want about Tom and his personal life, but you have to respect his craft.

[@ann_0140]

American Version Of Jackie Chan -Bleacher Report

[@atulasitani7246]

Tom is a fast learner

[@dodginclouds]

That is the kind of commitment to create a successful scene... Captain on an aircraft, Captain in life! Life is not a spectator sport...

[@user-rb7pf9vo8t]

Like MI series very much! Top of the action film!

[@RodCornholio]

Damnit Cruise, don't die doing stunts.

[@emersonguimaraes8811]

Amazing.

[@HardKore5250]

He risked his own life Tom Cruise!

[@wumingkkk]

Mission Accomplished for Tom Cruise.

[@yambungcalligraphy3278]

The movie tht i want to watch agan n agan...amazing..amazing...woaaaaaahhhh

[@aokiyamato1560]

Someone bring this man a Bubbleship

[@k.sheppard4943]

Tom are you ok ? You broke your ankle but still you are doing these stunts !

[@seb250cr]

He's the best, he will be in space for the next movie. Not in front of a green wall , in space, for real ! No one else can be Tom Cruise .

[@bobmar9239]

Now, do a story about how Cruz never ages.

[@123youtue1]

6:16 how was he supposed to dodge that!?!?

[@prereed]

Talent determination and intelligence.

[@lovelyjoycebailon5220]

Well that's TOM CRUISE!

[@jasonwashburn6262]

I love him. He is Ethan Hunt.

[@SnazzBot]

So the big secret is he learnt by being taught.

[@elmirelmir842]

I think Tom took the word "acting" personally

[@chandrumsw7]

Real hero.