Literature
Holmganged II
"Lock your knees there, just before those joints...yeah, that way you can better feel the subtle shifts in his wing movements..."
The Timberjack gave its wings a few, trial flaps and Astrid regarded her position amidst the action with intense concentration.
"Oh...oh, like this? Is this right?"
"Yes," Hiccup smiled. "Though you may want to lean forward a little more or you'll get thrown off."
Astrid was already adjusting her position on the Timberjack's back, experimentally testing her balance. By now, she could feel the difference between passenger and rider. She had more control, a deeper connection to the dragon and the sky that she had