The wonder of flight is a strong social aphrodisiac (no Mile-High Club jokes, please). Hollywood and Madison Avenue know this well and exploit flying every chance they get. It is almost impossible to watch television or see a movie for more than a few minutes and not be shown a view that was provided by an aircraft in flight.

Products are pitched with flight metaphors all the time. For instance, both Daimler-Chrysler and Nissan are currently using flying, one portraying their cars with performance sensations like jet fighters and the other trying to convince you that their SUV climbs so high it needs an altimeter. Even the non-pilot responds to and inherently understands the wonder of flight.

No matter how you compare it, there is no substitute to flying. It is truly a unique experience, completely different from all other methods of moving yourself from one place to another. Which is why you, dear reader, are here. You already have that sense of wonder in your being. You think about flying, practice its skills, revel in its uniqueness, and yes, enjoy it in your dreams.

You have come to the right place, too, if you are seeking to immerse yourself into flying.

Unlike any other website I can think of, FlightAdventures covers both simulation and real world flight experiences. That's because the advancement of simulation software is now making it possible for pilots to spend useful time honing their flight skills on their personal computer.

Think of the flying you can do on your computer: Cross the Atlantic at the controls of the Concorde. Twist and turn your way through an aerobatic routine. Tackle an IFR approach to minimums. These and virtually an unlimited number of other scenarios are realistically available to you.