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Finding Joy
A pilot’s first flight ends on a high. What follows is even better
The adrenaline rush of a ‘joyride’ is fleeting. Working hard and trusting the process of mastery is infinitely more rewarding.
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The adventure of flight taught the writer that joy is something to be cultivated.
PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK
Lynn Lee
In aviation circles, the “joyride” is known as a flight that immerses a passenger in breathtaking views and the visceral sensations of flight – without the responsibilities of a pilot.
For many, this exhilarating introduction is what confirms the calling as an aviator.
