Trouble in the air is very rare. It is hitting the ground that causes it.
The field was wet, the lane was wet, and the spirits of my mechanic and helper were damp.
In soloing - as in other activities - it is far easier to start something than it is to finish it.
I did for the fun of it
Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.
There is so much that must be done in a civilized barbarism like war.