Abstract
The story follows Jamie Harper's first solo flight as it shifts from exhilaration to diorientation and fear when he loses radio contact and becomes lost. As he struggles to navigate an unfamiliar landscape and worsening conditions, the narrative highlights themes of isolation, human vulnerability, and the limits of courage in the face of an indifferent natural world. His fatal crash serves as a sobering reminder that ambition and determination do not always guarantee survival.
Bio
Emmah Schuster serves in the U.S. Army as a Blackhawk Mechanic while pursuing a degree in Aviation Business Administration. Drawing from her experiences in military aviation, she is interested in flight operations, aviation safety, and the human side of flying. Her writing reflects a curiousity about how people navigate risk, uncertainty, and the challenges of the skies they depend on.
Recommended Citation
Schuster, Emmah
(2026)
"The Sky’s Indifference,"
Night Flight: Online Literary Journal: Vol. 7
, Article 15.
Available at:
https://commons.erau.edu/night-flight/vol7/iss1/15