As night envelops the Carolinas, Daniel Brock is making his way through the skies, having just departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on the "Hickory Hop." At an altitude of 698 feet and a speed of 12 miles per hour, he is currently positioned approximately 10 miles west of the bustling city center of Charlotte, taking in views of the sprawling urban landscape below. The local time is just past 10:59 PM UTC, and the journey is well underway. Daniel's flight path suggests he is heading towards Hickory, a charming town known for its rich history and vibrant arts scene. As he soars through the night, a map of his current location can be viewed [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=35.22135257720947,-80.94215869903564&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C35.22135257720947,-80.94215869903564&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4), providing a glimpse of the terrain he is traversing.