Once every year or two, I have a peculiar and memorable dream while I sleep. I am quite sure I’m not alone among pilots—and likely among mere mortals as well—in occasionally dreaming that I’m flying. I don’t mean flying in an aircraft or manipulating the controls—although I have those dreams too. I mean bird dreams, minus the molting and the worm diet—just pure, joyful, unadulterated flight, wheeling over the earth with absolute freedom, borne on unseen wings.
Taking Wing: To Fly like an Eagle
Key Takeaways:
- The author, an airline pilot, fulfills a childhood dream of experiencing "bird flight" by going tandem hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro.
- Despite a daunting launch, the flight is described as exhilarating, stable, and intuitive, perfectly mimicking the author's recurring dreams of pure, unadulterated soaring.
- This adventure, inspired by a colleague's approach to making the most of layovers, ultimately reinforces the author's passion for soaring and motivates him to pursue a traditional glider rating.
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