Ever since Microsoft flight simulator came out, I’ve been pretty into it, taking a few flights per week in a Cessna 172S. I’ve been half joking with my wife for the last couple of years about getting a private pilot license at some point in the not so distant future. When I turned 40 a few weeks ago, she told me to put my money where my mouth is and she bought me a discovery flight at the local flight school.
Today I flew a real Cessna 172S. The flight instructor didn’t touch the controls until we landed… He let me basically do everything, taxi to runway, take off, do some maneuvers, do a circle around the Chicago skyline, go back up the Lake shore, and begin the landing approach. Once we hit final approach, he took over, and I’m glad for it. It was an amazing experience and I’m already thinking about things I would do differently/better the second time. I don’t usually get air sick on airliners but the 172 got knocked around a little bit on takeoff and landing, and it definitely shook my stomach up a bit. But now that I know to expect that sensation, it may become easier. Anyway… I think that whole story about knowing how to fly an real Cessna 172 after learning in flight simulator is true… Because I did it!
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https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/10/nyregion/george-santos-charges-news
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3 unfsNews on the Babylon 5 animated movie has finally come
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/babylon-5-the-road-home-voice-cast-unveiled-1235483312/?fbclid=IwAR3CRLdxkubuQhc4FzG5QECbmvk7Ie8XTPkGaau_gPsGyY0nwFHyL2P_Qjk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
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2 unfsOne of the greatest meals we ever made were smoked pork ribs, removed the bones, dipped in corndog batter, and deep fried. They were one of the most amazing meals we ever made.
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2 unfsCrimson skies is currently on 75% sale (2,50€). Backwards compatible/enhanced for xbone x/s, 360 and series x/s
Check it out on gamepass if you are not familiar with the gameplay.
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2 unfsWhen I did my hardcore diet year, I did 1.5 cups of strawberries at night every night and I am telling you after a while you come to really really enjoy it. I would give it a try! If you cut out sweets they begin to taste very very sweet