Extremism - Do You Love to Fly, Love Speed on the Land, Water and in the Air?

When it comes to sports, speed seems to bring outBut flying isn't the only sport that involves speed and
the most intriguing folks, along with all the adrenalineleaves fans with a pure sensation of what they've just
junkies. When we watch extreme sports on TV, weseen. They say Jet Boat racing is one of the most
love the speed demons, the aerial performances, anddangerous sports there is. I can recall watching such
yes, we love it when they have; "the pedal to the floor,races in Marble Falls, TX and on the Snake River near
and begging for more!" If you love speed, I suggestClarkston WA. Yes, speed on the water is something
you learn to fly.else. What about on land?
Flying a glider is so exhilarating, it's so great, evenWell, let me tell you about those crazy guys on the
better than sailing, which is indeed, a wonderful activityBonneville Salt Flats during "speed week" sure have
indeed. Aerial acrobatics are an extreme sport waitingsome stories, as they sit in the Casinos in Wendover in
to happen, and hammer head stalls are fun, fly straightthe lounges. Cool Stuff! I met the most interesting guy
up and kick the rudder at the last moment. Tail slidesonce he was an Apple Farmer from Yakima, WA.
are fun too. I went up in an Italian biplane with MiraHe'd once held a record that eventually was shattered,
Slovak and we did a Lumshavak (lomcevak) at 3,000but he used his ingenuity from farming to build the car,
AGL, wow! Tumbling through the air gives you a wholereminded me of talking to Orville and Wilbur Wright, the
new perspective on Chaos, one I am sure would bebicycle mechanics, who were First to Flight.
difficult to illustrate on canvas; you have to experienceIf you are into extreme sports, get into speed on the
it and feel it to understand.water, ground, or in the air. Please think on this.