Whirls,
Nice idea for a posting
I "got" into flying in the late 80's, when as a student, I was doing loads of parachuting at RAF Topcliffe in N Yorks. I loved jumping out of a/c (

) but loved the flight up to the altitude where one exited the a/c at, even more.

A good whinge from the GF of the time spoilt things though, and I found it increasingly difficult to do the hobby I loved
From that time I became incredibly attached to the thought of PPL flying and never let go since.
For me flying is the best challenge I have ever had, by far. I love the freedom that it brings as well as the satisfaction of truly being able to control your eventuality. I bet nobody dares to challenge my flying now???
Fuji