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Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the sky, feeling the wind in your hair as you pilot an airplane? Charlie and Kirby from National Geographic Kids' show "Weird But True!" did just that, and they're here to share their awesome aviation adventure with you!
Taking to the Skies with Weird But True!
In one unforgettable episode, Charlie and Kirby headed to Ocean County Airport in New Jersey to experience the thrill of flight firsthand. They weren't just hopping on a regular passenger plane, though. Oh no, these intrepid explorers got to fly a vintage biplane!
Imagine a bright yellow plane, the kind you might see in old movies about daring pilots. That's the kind of plane Charlie and Kirby got to fly! It was a training plane from World War II, and it was still in amazing shape, ready to take to the skies.
Learning from the Best
Of course, Charlie and Kirby didn't just jump into the cockpit and start flying. They had a seasoned pilot named Jim Lomerkin to guide them. Jim showed them the ropes, explaining how the plane worked and what it felt like to fly.
Charlie even got to take the controls for a bit! He said it was like riding a bike – you don't make big movements but gentle nudges to steer. Kirby, who's no stranger to adventure (she's even dived with sharks!), said flying was an incredible experience, unlike anything she'd ever felt before.
The Magic of Flight
What struck both Charlie and Kirby was how smooth and effortless flying felt. They described it as if the air was gently lifting them up, carrying them along on a magical journey. It's that sense of wonder and excitement that makes flying so special, and it's something that Charlie and Kirby will never forget.
Ready for Your Own Aviation Adventure?
While you might not be able to hop into a vintage biplane like Charlie and Kirby, there are still plenty of ways to explore the world of aviation. You can visit air museums, watch documentaries about flight, or even try your hand at building model airplanes.
"It was so smooth! It was like the air below us was just lifting us up nice and lightly in the air, and it was so smooth and wonderful!" - Kirby, Weird But True!
The most important thing is to keep that spirit of curiosity and adventure alive. Who knows? Maybe one day, you'll find yourself soaring through the clouds, just like Charlie and Kirby!
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