Romancingthe sky…
Whatis it that attracts us to adventure?
Is it a primitive need to take risks or a deeper instinct of the evolving self.
Itis not only me writing this in praise of flying but all pilots share thisoverwhelming feeling of being intensely alive while feeling. They will all talkof that perfect moment, that magical moment and that fleeting sense ofimmortality.
InZen Buddhism these moments of great intensity are called “kensho” – a moment offeeling one with the universe. All adventure enthusiasts, climbers and flyerscan relate to this moment of feeling utterly alive.
Forpilots the world and its worries disappear below after take off and theadventure of flying allows them to be active and alive in the present moment,in the state of flow, in ways that are impossible in ordinary life.
Itgave me deep joy, the success of our “Thermalling & XC tour” in Bir/Billinglast year and three week “Yelagiri Trip” in june this year. Seeing pilotssafely progressing their skills and knowledge, flying confidently at differentlocations and having the time of their lives.
Iread somewhere and do wonder – how can you not fly when you live in a time inhistory when you can?
VAGA2009’ Team Temple Pilots and Club Pilots head for the 4thInternational Paragliding Grand Prix at Vagamon, Kerala. Scheduled – 23Sept to27 Sept09’ and jointly organised by ASSTA and Department of Tourism
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