In CLOUD SURFING, each of the stories unfolds with the technical details described as meticulously as possible. These vary from exciting action like jumping into pools every day wearing lifejackets, to crucial survival tips like how to avoid stray bullets.
All of this helps to explain the excitement that Jumbo pilots experience every time they go to work. Pilots essentially strap a 400-ton aircraft to their backs, and then literally hurtle around the world, going as fast and as high as they possibly can.