diddyriddick
Staff Sergeant
I had the opportunity this weekend to take a different kind of flight. A couple that are friends own an ultralight experimental powered parachute aircraft. While I would never have even seriously thought about flying in one, they offered. I knew about the reputation they have as unsafe, but if I trust anybody with my life, it is Steve. He is a retired Highway Patrol Captain and plays everything by the numbers. That a/c was cleaner than my silverware so I had reasonable confidence.
I gotta say that it was an absolute blast! I've always loved flying, but this was different. Being able to see the ground between your feet was disquieting, but at the same time exhilarating. Would I spend the money to buy and fly one? Nah. Would I fly again if they offered another opportunity? Oh, yeah!
I gotta say that it was an absolute blast! I've always loved flying, but this was different. Being able to see the ground between your feet was disquieting, but at the same time exhilarating. Would I spend the money to buy and fly one? Nah. Would I fly again if they offered another opportunity? Oh, yeah!