Shiny, you mention becoming aware in your dreams, that you are dreaming and going flying. I LOVE to do that!
Lately though, I've not been flying even when aware. The reason is that I'm consistently becoming aware of when I'm in my usual nightmare. Since I was 12 years old, I've had dreams of Tornados. (Now, I've never seen one in my life, cept on tv.) Usually, I'm aware of the impending danger and alert others. Sometimes they believe me and we seek cover. Sometimes they don't. A few times, I was in a car with the tornado in our rearview mirror. And one time, the car I was in, was actually lifted up for a short distance...we landed and got away. That's the closest the Tornado has ever come to getting me.
Lately, though, I've been able to become aware that I'm dreaming when the clouds start swirling. Once I'm aware, I do a little magic wave with my hand and the Tornado is never born.
I love being able to develop the skill of being aware within my dreams, and changing things. Does wonderful things for my ego! Lol.
A few nights ago, I was in the Tornado dream. There were a whole bunch of people with me. So, I just made a forcefield/elevator come up around us and take us safely below ground.