“I'll take the risk”. What is the risk? Why does the narrator take it?

 The risk was to fly through the black tempest clouds.

 The narrator took the risk because his home was gesturing to him.

 He had a vision of his holiday and was looking forward to being with his family.

 He also wanted to get home in time to enjoy a good English breakfast.

Final Answer:- The narrator took the risk of flying through the black clouds because he wanted to arrive home and meet his family. The vision to meet his family made him take the risk of flying in the dark stormy clouds.