Well, I don't know if I would word it quite the same way, but I share the sentiment.

There is an immense amount of satisfaction to be gained from taking a stack of wood, and a few drawings, and turning it into a flyable airframe. Doing so does provide you with a feeling of "invincibilty" in that you know that you have the ability to build any airframe that you desire.

In a way, you are creating a life form.