Up in the sky, way up high,
A pilot flies his plane with a sigh.
He steers with care, and takes the lead,
Through scenery, bright and full of speed.

The burner roars, the engine hums,
As the nylon wings catch the sun.
The fuel flows through, like liquid gold,
And oxygen keeps the engine bold.

A satellite beams from far away,
Guiding the pilot through night and day.
And as he flies, he sees below,
The beauty of the earth, aglow.

With a steady hand, and a heart of steel,
The pilot flies with great appeal.
And though the journey may be long,
He knows he'll make it, with his will so strong.

So let's all look up, and dream of flight,
Of soaring high, and reaching new heights.
And when we see that plane go by,
We'll know that anything is possible if we try.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character of the story?
2. What is the pilot's job?
3. What are some of the things that the pilot needs to think about when flying a plane?
4. What is a satellite, and how does it help the pilot fly the plane?
5. What did the pilot see when he looked down at the earth below?
6. What did you like best about the story?
7. Would you like to be a pilot when you grow up? Why or why not?