Simviation Forum - Somebody talk me into it...

Reply #15 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 11:31am

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$360 is not alot of money for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 10 years from now, you'll forget all about that $360, but you'll take memories of flying in a B17 to your grave.

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Reply #16 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 2:50pm

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If you want to get in a b-17 (not flying though) you can pay 1pound at duxford on one of the airshows when its not flying for a full guided tour the best 1pound ive spent Grin

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Reply #17 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 7:39pm

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Do it or everyone here will think you a pillock.

Precisely. That is probably the most compelling reason so far... not that the others weren't helpful- thanks, everybody.

BTW, I went ahead and did it. Grin

Not confirmed yet, but I opened my piggy bank for them, for a flight Saturday. Grin

Aside from just deserving a special treat, I know I will benefit as a pilot from this. I need some fun inspiration before roilling up my sleeves to tackle the IR.

Check it out- I think it should be worth every penny.

http://www.b17.org/

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Reply #18 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 9:56pm

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Way to go!!

You did the right thing!!

Now I'm green with envy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take lots of pictures!!

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Reply #19 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 12:03am

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Way to go!!

You did the right thing!!

Now I'm green with envy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take lots of pictures!!

I'm hoping to not "shoot first, experience later" too much on this flight, but oh yes, there will be pictures. Grin

Just wish I had a wide-angle lens (for interior shots)... hmmm... maybe I can find one in the city Friday... what's another $120...

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Reply #20 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 3:33am

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Reply #21 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 3:37am

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I'm hoping to not "shoot first, experience later" too much on this flight,

Good one. Forget the camera & enjoy the experience. Photos are all very well but your best memories will be in your head.

Hope the weather cooperates. Wink

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Reply #22 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 6:06am

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I'm hoping to not "shoot first, experience later" too much on this flight, but oh yes, there will be pictures.

Your right. Just enjoy the flight and get to as many of the post as you can. Having the camera and taking alot of photo's will take away from the experience and that why your going up in it. To experience what the flight crews felt sixty some years ago.

Still green with envy!!!!

Enjoy the experience!!!!

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Reply #23 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 6:52am

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Precisely. That is probably the most compelling reason so far... not that the others weren't helpful- thanks, everybody.

BTW, I went ahead and did it. Grin

Not confirmed yet, but I opened my piggy bank for them, for a flight Saturday. Grin

Aside from just deserving a special treat, I know I will benefit as a pilot from this. I need some fun inspiration before roilling up my sleeves to tackle the IR.

Check it out- I think it should be worth every penny.

http://www.b17.org/

Glad I could be of service. Grin

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Reply #24 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 7:09am

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Good one. Forget the camera & enjoy the experience. Photos are all very well but your best memories will be in your head.

Hope the weather cooperates. Wink

Or keep the camera to one side, just shooting blindly out of a window, or at the flight deck. That way, you don't have a camera held up to your face for the whole time!

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Reply #25 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 7:39am

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Hope the weather cooperates. Wink

Could be close. As the time approaches, Sunday's already looking like a bust, and Saturday afternoon may not be so hot, either.
I haven't received confirmation yet, either...
But if worse comes to worst, it'll be in Philadelphia the following weekend, so I may be able to get my ride then. Grin

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Reply #26 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 7:48am