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Oh, today is a lovely day.

A good day for flying.

Yes, it is.

Let us go.

She stands next to him, ready to go

Hank flew off with her in his grasp, to a small airfield in the middle of nowhere.

What kind of plane will you use?

I have constructed for you...a trainer.

Wonderful! Thank you Hank.

The canopy seemed to open of it's own accord, and Hank lifted her up to the cockpit ladder.

She climbs the ladder and goes into the cockpit

Aren't we eager.

Press the red starter button.

Yes, I am! She smiles and obeys

The engine rumbled to life!

I managed to start it!

Now strap yourself in, sweetheart. And put on the helmet.

She obeys, and gives Hank a thumbs up once she has the helmet on

Hank spoke through the radio.

Grab the stick and throttle up!

She obeys, and hopes she does it right

You will learn...by doing.

The little aircraft accelerated down the runway.

What do I do now?

Ease gentle backpressure onto the stick.

She eases very gently

The little airplane lifted off the ground, with Hank gliding below.

Very good, my dear. Now maintain a steady, ten degree attitude...

How do I do that? Hold the stick in place?

Yes. The stick controls the attitude.

She holds the stick in place This is not so hard...

Flying is not difficult.

Only landing.

Retract the landing gear, now. You are at 1000 feet.

What do I press for that?

Pull the lever next to the gear indicators.

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It takes her a moment, but she finds the lever and pulls it

Very good. You should be accelerating, now.

Level out at ten thousand feet.

By moving the throttle?

Ease backpressure off of the stick, my dear.

She obeys