Once upon a time, in the sky lived a group of adventurous paratroopers. They loved the thrill of jumping from high altitude and letting gravity take over. One day, they decided to challenge themselves by jumping from the highest peak ever.

As they climbed higher, their winch started to stall and they were stuck in the air. They knew they had to act fast. The leader of the group, an expert in aerodynamics, suggested using a drogue to maintain stability during free-fall. And so, they deployed the drogue and continued their ascent.

But as they reached the top, they noticed that the air pressure was too low and there was no lift. The thermal currents were not strong enough to carry them. The leader came up with a brilliant idea - he would use his thrust to generate lift and carry the whole team down safely.

The paratroopers cheered as they felt the lift and began to glide down, enjoying the view from above. When they finally landed on the ground, they opened their canopies and celebrated their successful landing. From that day on, they were known as the "Thrusters" - the bravest paratroopers in the sky!

Reflections

1. What was the challenge faced by the paratroopers in the story?
2. How did the leader of the group use his knowledge of aerodynamics to solve the problem?
3. What did the paratroopers do to ensure their safety during the free-fall?
4. What happened to the air pressure at the top of the peak?
5. How did the leader generate lift for the whole team?