This Is Actually Happening 341: What if you had an unquenchable thirst for danger?
Nov 26, 2024
Kerry McCauley, an author and main pilot on the docuseries "Dangerous Flights," shares his thrilling life chasing adrenaline. He recounts formative childhood experiences spurring his thirst for risk and excitement. Listeners hear hair-raising stories from his skydiving mishaps to a harrowing solo flight across the Atlantic with dangerously low fuel. McCauley also reflects on personal tragedies, illustrating how grief transformed into purpose through teaching skydiving, revealing the complex emotions behind seeking danger.
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Near-Death Climbing
- During a Boy Scout trip, Kerry free climbed a cliff, got stuck, and nearly fell to his death.
- The near-death experience triggered his adrenaline and fascination with danger, not fear.
Thrill of Adversity
- Kerry's near-death experience wasn't traumatizing; it was thrilling and life-changing.
- He realized he loved the feeling of overcoming adversity and saw himself as the hero in adventure books.
Kathy's Skydiving Accident
- Kerry's wife, Kathy, joined him in skydiving but tragically died after a landing accident.
- Kerry's attempt to rescue her from a tree failed, leading to immense guilt and grief.
