As part of a press trip to Florida Keys, I had the opportunity to take to the skies with Fred Cabanas, champion race pilot and aerobatics expert. Here is what happened...
Okay, so I screamed a lot, but who wouldn't? The whole experience went against every instinct in my body. Flying in a tiny by-plane. Upside-down. Over the sea. All the senses were screaming 'Keep your eyes shut!!!' but I didn't want to miss one single second. It was the most amazing feeling and the most spectacular thing I have ever seen in my life, ever.
Oh, and I flew the plane as well (!!!!!!!!!!!!!). I steered the plane into a left-handed roll where the plane spun around several times whilst hurtling towards the ground. Then I steered the plane way up into the sun. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. That bit still hasn't sunk in yet.
More information about Fred Cabanas' aerobatics can be found at his website. He is the coolest man I know!
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