Learning to Fly

So much of our American culture revolves around flying – think of all the songs that mention it and the sayings we use– “Fly like the wind,” or “Go fly a kite”. But what if you want to actually learn to fly? How hard is it to get a pilot’s license? The answer mostly depends on how much money and effort you’re willing and able to put into it. There might be other obstacles to overcome as well. I came into flying later in life, well after my youthful fearlessness had worn off. That meant I had to overcome two fears of mine – dying and emptying my wallet.

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