Summary:
The book offers an intimate look at the life of a commercial airline pilot, blending personal memoir with reflections on the science, beauty, and history of flight. It provides readers with a poetic exploration of the experience of flying, the nature of airplanes, and the intricate, often unseen operations that allow us to travel above the clouds.
Key points:
1. Flight Wonder: Vanhoenacker highlights the often overlooked marvel of human flight and urges readers to appreciate this miracle.
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