Couldn't fly because I thought I was not dreaming

I was gathering people around to show and teach them my flying ability. I took them to a place clear of trees and other obstacles. At that moment I realized that my flying ability was limited to my dreams. I said, "I can't do it." After that reality set in, I noticed how stupid it was to think that I could have actually flown by kicking my feet and flapping my arms.

It's interesting that while in my dream I was aware of my previous dreams, yet thought that I was awake in reality.