I had a dream I was reading a 7 year old thread !!!
 
Now that the topic's back in vogue, I haven't had a flying dream for a long time now.  I miss them.
My normal method of flying is similar to if air had the density of water.  I do a breast-stroke motion (
shutup Kevy) and hoist myself up to an altitude using this method.  Once high enough, I can swoop down and coast through the air, using momentum to push even higher.  Sometimes I have to get a running start while doing the breast stroke motion with my hands.  This is, of course, a picture no artist could paint.  But it feels really good.