For me, flying provides a release of sorts. Even a spiritual rebirth each time I take flight. Even if it cost 1000 dollars per flight, I would dutifully save up for each opportunity to cleanse my soul.
I can decide that lots of things are outside of my price range. But piloting an aircraft aloft? I'm afraid I am forever destined to live with the desire to rise above the earth on my own set of wings. I feel sorry for those who have tasted this great joy and then turn from it, either by choice or out of necessity. Alas, it is all I can do to live my life as best I can. So, to each his own.
Gary, I share completely the view of flying that you expressed so eloquently. Every time I go aloft I come back a reborn person.
