A friend at the gym had a friend who had recently lost her father. She felt that she had never really been able to say goodbye to him. He was a pilot and she wanted to go up in a plane for the first time to say goodbye in the element that he loved. I agreed to take her for a ride.
Last week the weather was nice and we decided to go up at sunset on Sunday. Desiree arrived with her boyfriend and I showed them the plane and gave a quick briefing. She was nervous, but eager for what she thought would bring her closer to closure with her father.
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All loaded up and ready to go with Desiree in the copilot seat. The weather is perfect and the sun is low in the sky.
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She is comfortable as we cruise around in the late afternoon light and takes the stick to try her hand at flying.
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Sunset. It is one of those times that really does feel spiritual. I am happy to be up here and to be able to give her this experience.
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Back on the ground. I feel like this was a worthwhile flight and that she really got something she needed out of it. It always feels good to share the gift of flight with others.
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