Thursday Thirteen #16
June 28, 2007 12:03 am
- Excitement – I was like a kid on Christmas morning I woke up at 5AM
- Nerves – These hit me on the way to the airport. It was my first time going up in a plane so being a bit nervous on the way was to be expected
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Loud – Not as loud as I’d thought from watching films but certainly not quiet
- Basic – No frills but not in the modern sense
- Unpressurised – who needs a pressurised cabin anyway
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Aroma – There was a slight but distinct smell to the plane
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Spacious Leg Room – I’m reasonably tall and I didn’t feel cramped in my seat
- View – Thankfully the rain held off and the views of Liverpool, Runcorn and the Wirral were stunning
- Wow
- Priceless – It was worth every penny, even the car park fee which was devised by a mobster on their day off
- Soft landing – You wouldn’t have spilt a drink if you’d had a glass in your hand during the landing
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Time distorting – It didn’t really feel like only fifteen minutes in the air
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Indescribable and Unforgettable – words and pictures can’t really describe it
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Cool
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How cool! I’ve got several generations of aviators in the family who I know would have jumped at the chance for a ride.
That would be a complete blast! I’ve flown commercially and in a few small commuter planes, but that beauty would be an experience worth a thousand words
I’m pretty sure #9 and #14 are my favorites.
Sounds like fun. Happy TT!
I’ve started to prepare to get my pilots certificate, so I loved your post!
Sounds like you had the time of your life! I’m so happy you got the opportunity to do this.
Very cool!!! A once in a life time adventure ..
wow …!!
like you, i’d have felt like a kid on Christmas morning, too!
Sounds like you had fun! Thanks for sharing
Fabulous list! Happy T13!
Air Force Wife
What an experience!! I’d say I’m jealous, but I’m a freak about flying… just reading your post had me reaching for the Valium
Definitely cool! I’ve been in small planes before, but not that small. Maybe one day, I’ll get to.
As for favorite TT, I’m not sure. I might ask the groupies to pick…
awesome! I’m glad it was a great experience!
happy TT!
HEE! Sounds like you had a blast. I have always loved to fly!
Happy TT, and thanks for visiting mine!
Very informative. Happy T13!
Green with envy here!
Awesome! It sounds like your flight was great! You can’t ask for anything better than a soft landing. (that’s what freaks me out the most about flying) Have a great weekend!
Hmmm, a unique smell? Hey, as long as it wasn’t petrol like I bet it was all good!
New Years Day we flew from Heathrow to JFK on Concorde – yeah, it was Christmas all over again!
Congratulations on taking a such spectacular journey
What a wonderful experience! It reminds me of the first time I went up in a helicopter and got to sit next to the pilot. The adrenaline rush was amazing!
I’m sure you had a GRAND time!
Happy Thursday dear!
Ive been on a little plane…no thank you. Better you than me:)
Flight is freedom!
Good for you! I’ve never flown, but have always wanted to!
Congrats!
Happy TT!
Liked your list!
Great TT! That looks like so much fun.
“Can you tell me more about the smell,” she said, half-afraid he would answer…
Happy TT!
That must have been a great experience! I’ve seen them quite often, as the Dutch Dakota Club is based on Schiphol, not too far away from here.
Thanks for visiting my random TT!
The smell was a mixture of burning aero fuel, some sort of cleaning fluid and something I can’t really describe, in the same way that there is something indescribable to the smell of a steam train but in this case not steam train obviously…
A soft landing is always a good thing. I am never fond of landings due to a scary incidence. Just my luck. Everytime I hear Texas I shudder.
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How awesome is that!!! My hubby works in the aerospace industry,(F-22, Stealth Bomber, etc) and he’s just slightly obsessed with planes…all kinds. He’d have loved that! He is actually wanting to get his pilots license so he can buy his own plane. I told you..he’s obsessed! lol
I’m so late but life sucks lately and I’ve been so busy and confused:(
Anyway, I envy you Mark. Ugh.