Not anymore.
“This is what flight is now.” - Ion, https://youtu.be/xPqZ7LSGjSU?t=2263
Also it’s the new leveling experience as well. You’ll get dragonriding by default and some glyphs passively.
You’ll never guess what isn’t unlocked by default. 
You ignore actual logic and facts and try to shove your own RP and tinfoil hate theories down everyone’s throats.
No idea why you continue to act like the voice of reason here 