[…] The behavior of the Sandhill Cranes extends to their intelligence in flight. I love to watch them land. They are skilled pilots who know how to drop their landing gear and place their bodies in a semi-stall configuration on their final landing approach. I love to watch them turn into the wind and prepare to land with perfect timing and in perfect unison just like a group of aerobatic pilots. How do they learn to fly? Believe it or not, Sandhill parents conduct a flight school for their youngsters as shown in this video. […]
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[…] The behavior of the Sandhill Cranes extends to their intelligence in flight. I love to watch them land. They are skilled pilots who know how to drop their landing gear and place their bodies in a semi-stall configuration on their final landing approach. I love to watch them turn into the wind and prepare to land with perfect timing and in perfect unison just like a group of aerobatic pilots. How do they learn to fly? Believe it or not, Sandhill parents conduct a flight school for their youngsters as shown in this video. […]