One of my interests, is flying a microlight! I have always wanted to fly ever since I was a little four year old boy, and I dreamt of becoming a pilot, however, that dream was shattered when, at the age of 16, I went to RAF Biggin Hill for advanced aircrew selection. I was just one of a selection of 30 boys who were turned down that day. It was not an easy journey home!
Anyway, to cut a long story short, I had the time and money to learn to fly in 1995 and went to Long Marston Airfield in Warwickshire, UK to start my training. It was great fun! I learned in a Cyclone AX3 3-axis microlight and got my license in 1996. (http://www.bmaa.org/)
It is one of those things you have to experience to appreciate. The freedom of the skies, the view, the perspective you get on the world and life in general. When flying, you have to concentrate 100% on what you are doing and where you are going, and that tends to empty your mind of all the other stuff that fills your thoughts. I always seem to sleep better after a bimble in the skies!
I thank God that He has given me the money, the time and the skill to learn and achieve one of my lifetime ambitions. It's just one of the many blessings He has given me and I will enjoy it as long as I have it!
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