Connor Cruise (13), the adopted son of Tom Cruise, took flying lessons on Saturday in Burbank, California. During the lessons Connor took off and landed a Cessna 172 Skyhawk three times.

Imagine a 13 year-old flying a plane before he is even legal to drive a car. It’s pretty amazing, and it shows Tom encourages all his children to do their very best at everything.

The adopted son of Tom Cruise, Connor Cruise, will make his acting debut playing a younger version of Will Smith in the movie Seven Pounds. Reports say, despite the family connections, Connor still had to audition for the part. That’s funny. Smith wants to work with Cruise, so how could he say no? A source said:

"Tom is so proud of Connor. He’s proud of him for really doing this on his own."

Tom is grooming Connor to become a role model for youths, which means easier Scientology recruitment.

Although it isn’t such a great idea for a child to get into show business, because it could lead to drugs and other bad behavior, i.e. Ali Lohan, Connor’s family may provide the right guidance. Only time can tell.

Also appearing in the movie will be Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson.