Besides being a hang gliding pioneer Mr. Bennett was also a
professional water skier and at one time ranked eighth in the
world.
Was a guest on "What's My Line" television show.
Known for publicity stunts his biggest and most recognized in the USA
was on July 4,1969 when he flew over the Statue of Liberty.
Earned recognition in the Guiness WOrld Record Book in 1971 for
attaining an altitude of 2,960 feet while on his hang glide above Lake
Havasu, Arizona.
Coordinated stunts on the set of "Live and Let Die" but he was also
Roger Moore's stunt double in the 1973 James Bond movie.