Simviation Forum - Re: Greatest one hour of my life!

Sep 28^th, 2004 at 2:18pm

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You lucky, lucky man Wink

I'm green with envy!

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Reply #1 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 2:19pm

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you lucky burger! i wish i was you!!! oh, and one tip: it doesn't hurt when you smile for the camera...i think you were a little nervous. Wink

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Reply #2 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 2:28pm

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Fantastic. Grin

Well done Grandpa & thanks for sharing the experience. Wink

PS. I know exactly how you feel, well almost. I'm sure you will remember it for ever.

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Reply #3 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 2:28pm

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Congratulations! I can't say I envy you, because I had my flight a couple of years ago.

HOWEVER, that "future pilot" looks to be saying "anything he does I'll do better"!

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Reply #4 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 2:30pm

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AMAZING!!!
What a great day Jerry. Besides the flying experience, your family was with you to experience your joy and to see the smile that was permanently etched onto your face. You have done what many of us only dream to do, and in a real beast of an aircraft! Glad you shared your experience with all of us!!!
Thank You!!

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Reply #5 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 3:08pm

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Wowweee! Absolutely a dream come true! Thanks for the story and pictures. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jelous! Grin

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Reply #6 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 4:29pm

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Glad to see the pics! Grin

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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Reply #7 - Sep 28^th, 2004 at 11:18pm

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Well done Jerry...right glad you had a dream come true and got to share it with your family

More pictures are most welcome.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
P.S. Hope you get to do it next year to!

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Reply #8 - Sep 29^th, 2004 at 8:10pm

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Good shots! If you have anymore of you while in the air, please post them! I would really like to see them! Cheesy

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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Reply #9 - Sep 30^th, 2004 at 11:40am

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fantastic...thrill of a lifetime please post the rest for us to see...great stuff

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Reply #10 - Oct 1^st, 2004 at 7:36pm

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Wow. Great story. I cant emangine what it would be like to actually do aerobatics in the air!

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