take flight

"I was in the sky once more, like a bird taking flight for the last time. When I landed and stepped out of the cockpit, I felt completely content."

When eaglets take flight from their nest for the first time, they often return for the next few days or weeks as they learn the ropes, Steers said in an interview.

An autonomous helicopter takes flight and zooms toward the fire, using sensors to locate the blaze and artificial intelligence to generate a plan of attack.

The large, sloping walls feature projections of birds taking flight and sparks rising from the faux firepit in the center of the room, along with detailed illustrations recognizing the region’s Chumash bands.

In an interview with Red Bull years ago, Baumgartner addressed his meticulous preparation before taking flight.