Pliers was the best mechanic! What's more he was funny...
In WC III, in the video scenes with Rachel after the landing, it was clear it was people acting, and not "living" the situation:
"Pretty slick flying colonel!"
"Thank you!"
And then Rachel turns her eyes to the sky, turns around and walks away, and so does Blair...
If you watch that part carefully, this must have been due to the fact they probably shot that scene for the nth time and the actress just had enough LOL...