The Zen of Cub

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Key Takeaways:

  • Michael Bradford, a seasoned pilot, offers a poetic perspective on the allure of flight, specifically in a J3 Cub aircraft.
  • Bradford's blog, "Nobody's Flying Service," provides unique and insightful reflections on flying and life.
  • The blog is recommended for its relatable and enjoyable approach to the experience of flight.
  • Bradford's writing is described as eclectic and highly original.
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just after hand-propping: photo courtesy Michael Bradford

Seems everybody who’s done any kind of flying has a J3 Cub lurking somewhere in their psyche.A most evocative rendering of the mystique of flight in a Cub comes in the form of a poetic blog by Michael Bradford, a long time hang glider, ultralight and light plane pilot. *** I wrote for a publication, Glider Rider (now Light Sport and Ultralight Flying), that he edited for years and we hadn’t talked in some time. My loss. *** Now, as self-described “recovering smartass” and software writer, Michael keeps his feet in the hang gliding harness boot and can be counted on for eclectic, highly original takes on ‘most everything. *** But don’t take my word for it: check out his blog. *** He calls himself “Lazarus Nobody.” The blog’s titled: Nobody’s Flying Service: Making People Nervous since 1951. *** I bet, like me, you will nod and smile as you read through his excellent take on what it means to fly. I plan to read it over on a regular basis.

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