Morgan Freeman at the 6th Annual 'Living Legends of Aviation Awards' honoring Harrison Ford held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Los Angeles, California - 22.01.09

The Dark Knight star admits the nerve damage he suffered in August (08) is taking a long time to heal - and until it does, he won't be able to take off in his private plane.

The keen pilot admits he's missing his flying time, but he knows he's in no condition to fly an aircraft.

He says, "I wound up with a lot of nerve damage.. and the hand is still paralysed, so, until the nerves get down there (I won't be flying)."

Source: WENN