Caught On Camera: Scary Departure

This flight from a beautiful grass strip over the scenic hills of Vermont started out like a postcard. But the beauty masks a departure far trickier than it looks. And danger creeps up quickly.

Fortunately, our GoPros were on board to capture the flight and show how, despite a thorough brief, we almost got into trouble. Plus, we share tips on how you can avoid something like this happening to you.