As time goes on, most memories of the past take on a glow that wasn’t experienced in real time. A flight full of frustrations becomes a triumph of perseverance and skill when viewed in hindsight. I’m beginning to think that my early flight training is so sepia-colored by now that I have a hard time remembering the many moments of near catastrophe. Because my initial flight training took place long ago and far away, I don’t get to see, smell and hear the environment from which a lifetime of fun, fear and satisfaction was launched.
Flying a CJ1 from Coast to Coast
Key Takeaways:
- The author reflects on his early flight training at Oakland International Airport, noting how memories become idealized over time and the difficulty of reconnecting with his distant aviation beginnings.
- After decades, he fulfills a lifelong dream of flying "coast to coast" in his own Citation CJ1, departing from his aviation origins in Oakland to his home in Tampa.
- This journey, shared with good friends, provides a profound sense of accomplishment, connecting his past beginnings in aviation with his mature career and passion.
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