The building was a hulking blue, metal-sided affair, pockmarked by a nondescript door and a window air conditioner—but no window. It might have been difficult to reconcile the uninspiring appearance with the promise held within if not for a sign that declared: “Airplane rides, you fly the plane. Air-conditioned lounge and gift shop.”
That First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The author arranged introductory "discovery flights" for his two grandsons, Clemens (15) and Graham (12), at Ocean Aviation, allowing them to take the controls of a Cessna 172 under instructor supervision.
- Both grandsons demonstrated remarkable natural aptitude and profound joy while piloting the aircraft during flights between Ocean City and Delaware Coastal Airport.
- The experience highlighted the unique appeal of real-world aviation for young people, contrasting it with flight simulators and acknowledging the high cost of pursuing a pilot's license.
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