Paul Noll Learns to Fly at Hayward, California

18. Ready for Takeoff

Here we sit at the end of the runway ready for take off. We have run up the engine to full RPM for testing. When the tower clears you for take off you release the brake and give full power. Three things that are useless when flying; 1. The runway behind you. 2, The gas you didn't put in the tank. 3. The air above you.