In the stunt, Cruise jumps out of a helicopter and deploys a parachute, then lights it on fire. The parachute was pre-soaked in fuel and lit ablaze, the Guinness World Records sai

If this is twisted while it’s burning, I’m going to be spinning and burned. I have to kick out of the twist and then ignite in 10 seconds.” These are not the words of an experienced test pilot or skydiving daredevil,

Tom Cruise ’s quest to become America’s most death-defying stuntman continues to pay off. The Oscar-nominated actor has spent the last couple of decades primarily focused on his action-packed “Mission: Impossible” films — and just set a Guinness World Record for one of the most daring stunts in the series.