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It was my first time flying. It was fun!

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Thankfully no. They are still quite raw.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I feel like an airplane is the safest place to watch a tornado from. You can just fly away from it. However, I'm no Chuck Lindbergh.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

If Legend of Zelda taught me anything it's that a piece of cloth held over your head and a tornado are all you need to traverse vast distances quickly.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

this is like space probes using gravity assist behind planets, but with planes and tornados

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

New travel method unlocked

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Takeoff is fun, but trust me, the airport bullshit gets old.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Landing is pretty cool too because by then I'm fucking over it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

I’ll try spinning! That’s a good trick!

[–] GlassHalfHopeful 4 points 2 weeks ago

Your first time flying!? Haha. Sorry! It really isn't like that normally. 🤣 Fortunately pilots can avoid those things. 😁