As I mentioned in my last post, I’m a private pilot. I took up flying to add some adventure to my life. I figured that when I got too old to skydive, I could at least fly jumpers and stay connected to the sport. At the time, flying gave me something I didn’t realize I needed—structure, risk, and complete focus. It became an escape from the noise of work, family, and responsibility. Looking back, I realize it wasn’t about escaping life as much as it was about creating clarity. Flying an...