My Christmas present from MJNL was a introductory flying lesson from the Canadian Flight Academy in Oshawa. I have always wanted to fly a plane, but getting an actual license costs quite a bit of cash. This introduction however, was a bit more affordable, especially considering that it was a group purchase. The skies were mostly clear and there was not too much wind, but I had hoped that the weather would be warmer (the high was five degrees Celsius) because I wanted to ride out to the airport. (It saves on gas.) I got to the airport right on time and was quickly introduced to the pilot. We walked out to the plane, a Cessna 152, which was smaller than I had expected. The gross weight was 1670 lbs and I was taller than the plane. Me standing next to the Cessna 152 that I got to fly. Also, the seating was tight for two average people, and I had a little trouble jamming myself into the cockpit. Still, I was looking forward for my first foray into the flying world! The pilot wa...
