Didn't he make up his experiences that Never Cry Wolf were based on?
Likely, but nothing like the crazy shat they filmed in the movie version.
Brain Dellaney climbing out of the pilots seat to whack something out on the wing with an adjustable wrench for one.
Vent tube for the left wing frozen up starving the engine for fuel? Did he have both tanks (left and right)selected? Phhhffff...
Railton