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On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 08:06:09AM -0400, Todd Goodman wrote: |
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> * Indi <thebeelzebubtrigger@×××××.com> [110622 18:59]: |
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> > On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 04:30:01PM -0500, Dale wrote: |
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> > > Then again, I don't fly either. I have told people that if they |
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> > > see me on a plane, close the lid on my coffin. That's the only |
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> > > way I would get on a plane. |
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> > You haven't lived until you've been up in a small, underpowered |
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> > ultralight or single engine plane. :) |
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> > -- |
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> > caveat utilitor |
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> > ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? |
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> Or flying a small single-engine helicopter solo... |
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The "Scorpion 2" helicopter kit ads in my dad's Popular Mechanics mags |
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way back in the day made a big impression on me. Way more risky than |
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a simple fixed wing or autogyro, and not terribly fuel efficient |
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either... |
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They sure do look like a lot of fun though. |
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:) |
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caveat utilitor |
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