I’ve watched Manfred Radius do aerobatics in his Salto sailplane, and it’s beautiful in a way very different from the fast jets or high-roll-rate biplanes. Always an inspiring show.
Doesn’t surprise me that Manfred maintains his wonder of flight. Lose the wonder, the excitement, the enjoyment … and your performance will soon also start to sadly decline.
(Original photo credit U.S. Navy, snapped by Edward I. Fagg during the 50th Anniversary Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show)