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In the fall, when you see geese
heading south for the Winter, flying along in "V"
formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to
why they fly that way:
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird
immediately following.
By flying in "V" formation the whole flock adds at
least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON DIRECTION AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY CAN
GET WHERE THEY ARE GOING MORE QUICKLY AND EASILY BECAUSE THEY ARE
TRAVELLING ON THE THRUST OF ONE ANOTHER.
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag
and the resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets
back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the
bird in front.
IF WE HAVE A MUCH SENSE AS A GOOSE, WE WILL STAY IN FORMATION
WITH THOSE
WHO ARE HEADED THE SAME WAY WE ARE.
When the head goose gets tired it rotates back in the wing, and
another goose flies point.
IT IS SENSIBLE TO TAKE TURNS DOING DEMANDING JOBS.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up
their speed.
WHAT DO WE SAY WHEN WE "HONK FROM BEHIND"?
Finally, and this is important, when a goose gets sick or wounded
by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out
with that goose and follow it down to lead help and protection.
They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until
it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own or with
another formation to catch up with their group.
IF WE HAVE THE SENSE OF A GOOSE, WE WILL STAND BY EACH OTHER LIKE
THAT.
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