I have a good excuse for the lack of updates: life changing experiences!
I stumbled into a sweet gig last summer. I got to fly over Vancouver Island on fire patrols in a Cessna 150 airplane. My job was as a fire-spotter, but I also got to take the controls.
“There is an art, … or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
– Douglas Adams
Nothing compares to the natural high of landing an airplane.
Besides the fire patrols, which were about 3 hours long flying through scenic mountain ranges and along the coast — I also got to tag along on a charter flight to Homathko Camp.
Learning t
o fly has always been on my life to-do list, but figured it would be a retirement hobby. I felt completely lucky. But the flight to Homathko Camp changed my life — just look at this place.
Only accessible by air or a long boat ride to the end of Bute Inlet, I had the rare opportunity to see this amazing off-the-grid paradise.
Oh right, the life changing bit… I decided that I have to become a pilot.
Now, I only need about $40,000 for lessons and a few years to realize my dream. I contemplated selling my website or begging my parents…but I think I have another trick up the sleeve. Stay tuned!
