School For Perfection
by Richard Bach

I needed to share this story because I mentioned in a previous article which is part of my teaching philosophy. I first read it in 2015, and every time I read it again, it has been adding a deeper meaning to my aviation journey. Those are the values I strive to share with my fellow pilots.

Here’s what Wikipedia says about the author:
Richard David Bach (born June 23, 1936) is an American writer. He has written numerous flight-related works of fiction and non-fiction. His works include Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970) and Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah (1977), both of which were among the 1970s’ biggest sellers.

Most of Bach’s books have been semi-autobiographical, using actual or fictionalized events from his life to illustrate his philosophy. His books espouse his philosophy that our apparent physical limits and mortality are merely appearance. Bach is noted for his love of aviation and his books related to flying in a metaphorical context.
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