My father took me up when I was 12. It was quite amazing, sort of the same as sailing a large boat, speed with no engine sound. But, not as exciting as jumping out of a plane, which brings me to a e-mail I just got

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BZ-VWJjVoZ8

Navy Seals parachuting in to the premier of Act Of Valor

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken