Khái niệm cốt lõi
A father shares his passion for aviation with his son, allowing him to take the controls of a small plane and experience the joy of flight.
Tóm tắt
The content is a short story about a father and son's experience flying a small plane in the Mojave Desert. The story begins with the father, Bill, and his son, Tim, driving to a hangar where Bill's Cessna 150 plane is stored. Bill is a Vietnam veteran with various physical injuries, but he is an experienced pilot and shares his love of aviation with his son.
Once at the hangar, Bill goes through the pre-flight checklist and takes off, climbing into the sky. He then allows Tim to take the controls, guiding him through a right turn to head back west. Tim is initially nervous about flying the plane, but with his father's encouragement, he gains confidence and enjoys the experience of being in control of the aircraft. The story captures the bonding moment between the father and son as they soar through the desert sky, admiring the stunning landscape below.
The story then abruptly transitions back to Tim sitting in his car, startled by a honking driver, suggesting that the entire plane ride was a nostalgic memory or dream. The content highlights the special connection between the father and son, as well as the joy and empowerment Tim felt when his father trusted him to pilot the plane.
Thống kê
The plane was a Cessna 150, a two-seater with flight controls on both sides.
The plane had a wingspan of just over 33 feet and a propeller at the front.
The runway they used was about 2,500 feet long.
The plane climbed to an altitude of 9,000 feet.
Trích dẫn
"Pilots never overthink; they react. You've got to feel the situation, Tim, move with the plane."
"Just like my old man" Tim replies with a grin.