Since they have no natural mother to lead them south for the winter, Thomas and Amy build a specialized ultralight aircraft. Amy must learn to fly to lead the flock from Canada to a bird sanctuary in North Carolina.
## Fly Away Home (1996) – A Retrospective Fly Away Home
The film is based on the real-life exploits of , a Canadian inventor, artist, and ultralight enthusiast. In 1988, Lishman wondered: If birds imprint on the first thing they see, why can't they imprint on a machine? Since they have no natural mother to lead
Why does this phrase stick in our collective consciousness? Because "Fly Away Home" contains a beautiful paradox. a Canadian inventor