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, a pilot, fulfilled a lifelong dream of experiencing bird-like flight by hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Hang gliding in Rio proved to be surprisingly stable and intuitive, feeling natural despite the unconventional controls.
- The experience, while exhilarating, reaffirmed the author's desire to pursue a glider rating for more traditional soaring.
- The author emphasizes the importance of utilizing layovers for unique experiences and personal enrichment, rather than just resting.
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