Call it renewal or redemption, but flying has taken on a more important, maybe even precious, role in life. COVID-19 made sure that flying for all of us was sharply diminished. As we started to come back, I found the cadences and clearances to be more like diamonds, each exquisite and pleasing in a lapidary way.
Rising from Viral Ashes
Key Takeaways:
- The COVID-19 pandemic made flying a "precious" activity for the author, sharply curtailing it initially but intensifying his appreciation for subsequent flights.
- He recounts his cautious return to aviation, including solo flights to exercise his plane (wearing a mask) and a multi-day co-pilot assignment on a CJ2+.
- These renewed flying opportunities, encompassing technical checks and charming small-airport experiences, brought the author a profound sense of well-being and deepened his love for aviation.
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