But as I got older, more people I knew passed away from cancer or other circumstances. I realized that you only live once. Now, he flies aerobatic planes at least once a week. Most people confuse aerobatic flying with stunt flying. It s quite different than stunt flying, and actually is extremely safe.
People incorrectly equate aerobatic flying to what they see at air shows.
While stunt and aerobatic flying have many of the same maneuvers, aerobatic flying is done at a much higher altitude, where stunt flying can be done only a few hundred feet from the ground with recoveries as low as 10-20 feet. The lower to the ground, the bigger the thrill, but there is also an increased danger level. Despite what many would probably think, recreational flying doesn t have to cost an arm and a leg. Doctors, lawyers and other professionals are often times very busy people and don t have the ability to really keep up with their training. I just enjoy going out on a nice day to look at the world from a different perspective.