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"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390) 06/05/2017 at 14:56 • Filed to: California

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Flying is really chill! I was scared for nothing! I guess I don’t fly frequently enough to be permanently accustomed to it or remember what it’s like.

California is beautiful! The hills, trees, large bees, what a place. And the roads are all great so far!

I’m staying in Newark, hopefully I’ll get some exploring time aside from the weekend

TL;DR (Flying is alright, California is nice)

crowmolly > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 14:58

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I’m staying in Newark, hopefully I’ll get some exploring time aside from the weekend

As an NJ resident this tripped warning lights. You mean Newark CA of course. But still.

EL_ULY > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 14:59

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During takeoff, I straight put my arms forward, one on an imaginary steering wheel and the other on an imaginary shifter. As the plane takes off, I let off the imaginary clutch and shift accordingly. Even at 31 years old lol :]

ttyymmnn > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:02

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You’re safer in a plane than you are in a car.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ttyymmnn 06/05/2017 at 15:04

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*on average

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:06

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Get up to Muir Woods (and Muir Beach) if you can. Also, down to Monterrey and Carmel if you can. So many awesome places to see not far from where you are. Yosemite is super amazing if you have lots of time to spare...

$kaycog > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:06

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That’s awesome, awesome one! I’m so glad it went well!

ttyymmnn > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/05/2017 at 15:09

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Of course. But consider this:

What are my chances of dying on my next flight? In the aviation safety field, it’s known as Q: death risk per randomly chosen flight. And here’s Barnett’s bottom line: When you get on your next jet airplane, your chance of being killed—your Q—is one in ninety million . That means you could fly every day for the next 250,000 years before you would perish in a crash. No matter how frequently you travel, your risk of death remains the same: one in ninety million . ( Source )

So yes, on average. I’ve also seen the time given as 26,000 years.

RallyWrench > EL_ULY 06/05/2017 at 15:10

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You must fly the Hondajet ;)

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 06/05/2017 at 15:14

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Yes, but in the event of an accident, what are your chances of dying vs. surviving compared to a car?

Really though, my wife said it best. Probabilities are all fine and well, but for you, it’s either 0% or 100%.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:14

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I used to like flying. Several ear infections later, I prefer to drive. I made the YYZ-SFO run last December, and because I’m cheap didn’t take the direct flight (right around Chrstmas=$$$). And all the runs with just one stop were either 24h+ or also super expensive. Ended up with 3 flights. My ears were not doing well afterwards...

Textured Soy Protein > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:14

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I don’t hate flying so much as I hate airports, airport security, airline employees, every airline except Southwest’s boarding procedures, and insufficient legroom.

Chariotoflove > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:14

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That’s fantastic! Now, to really experience the fun of flying, find someone to take you up in a private prop plane.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 06/05/2017 at 15:18

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Actually, if your number came up at random, you are actually more likely to survive, unless, of course, your plane falls from the sky. Just think of the recent runway crashes where the large majority of passengers walked away, pulling their suitcases with them.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ttyymmnn 06/05/2017 at 15:20

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I like those odds.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove 06/05/2017 at 15:21

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If you die in a plane crash, you have a 100% chance of no longer living.

Rico > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:21

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Flying is really chill! I was scared for nothing!

Great, now apply this to life!

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > EL_ULY 06/05/2017 at 15:28

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I was on a normal commercial flight where right after pilot’s usual spiel about the weather and flight time, he chuckled and added, “y’all hang on back there ... ‘cause we’re going to go faaaaaaasst.”  

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 06/05/2017 at 15:28

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So as long as you don’t actually take off, you’re fine. Got it!

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/05/2017 at 15:28

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Exactly.

EL_ULY > RallyWrench 06/05/2017 at 15:30

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best Vtec!

EL_ULY > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 06/05/2017 at 15:30

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needs to happen one day :]

Your boy, BJR > crowmolly 06/05/2017 at 15:30

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I’ve grown a deep distrust of all places called Newark.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Chariotoflove 06/05/2017 at 15:34

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I believe you have a 100% chance of dying if you die in a crash whether it’s a plane or a car.

Mercedes Streeter > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 15:35

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Yay!!! I’m glad you had a good trip!

Lucky, I wish I could go back to California. 

What kind of plane was it? *bats eyes*

TysMagic > EL_ULY 06/05/2017 at 15:35

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glad to know I’m not the only one

ttyymmnn > Rico 06/05/2017 at 15:36

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Well said.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Mercedes Streeter 06/05/2017 at 15:45

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It’s my first time here and a 757 is probably one of the more cramped planes I’ve been on to my memory.

Chariotoflove > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 06/05/2017 at 15:51

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It’s either 0% or 100%.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 16:00

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I’ve got a flight at like 3 tomorrow morning

Mercedes Streeter > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 16:11

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I’ve only been to California once, and for like a total of 5 hours. It was so eye-aching beautiful. Oh and you’ve not seen cramped until you’ve been on one of these beauties. :)

Regional jets are a tiny blast xD

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 16:12

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You’re just down the road from me. I’m in Hayward.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Mercedes Streeter 06/05/2017 at 16:19

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I find these nicer. Sure they’re small, but I’m sure the seats are actually a little wider than in the 707/720/727/737/757.

In any case the last time I was in one it wasn’t full... got an entire row to myself :)

Mercedes Streeter > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/05/2017 at 16:26

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I need to take some flights just for shifts and giggles so I can experience different planes. I already lost my chance to ride in a trijet (unless I can find someone rich who owns a Dassault Falcon to take me on a ride).

Agreed though, the seats in the CRJ are surprisingly wide for how small the plane is. The Delta one I was on was pretty old and probably hasn’t ever seen an interior overhaul (of course Delta wouldn’t) so the seats were pretty not comfy.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 16:54

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See, told you it would be fine! :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/05/2017 at 16:55

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Unfortunately I’ve only got this weekend to do any proper exploration. The Hornet museum and San Fran districts are Saturday, but if traveling to those sites isn’t too time consuming I’ll see if I can fit at least one of them in.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 06/05/2017 at 17:18

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The redwoods at Muir Woods are just awe-inspiring, and the black sand of Muir Beach is really cool. Have a great time - I’m sure you’ll want to come back to Northern California sometime to see more!