Down,

The Hirundo is a pretty cool little plane. It has a pretty small tank on it, so i just ran it WOT and a good 60 degree climb rate till it ran out of gas. I then floated it around till I ran out of air and had to kiss the ground. All said and done took about 8 minutes per shot. I remember Jack211 saying he was pulling 20 plus minute flights out of her. I guess it takes some time to develope those skills. I will give it a go again. I would say it was pleasant experience. Has a little sentimental value as well.

Waldo,

Used to smoke a pack to a pack and a half a day for 10 years. Quite 6 years ago and am so glad I did. I can't imagine paying $4 per pack. That would just kill me. I bet I cough maybe once every couple of weeks from say swallowing something wrong. When I was smoking I can remember coughing on a daily basis. I was always clearing my throat and lungs. It is just amazing how healthy you feel. I think back to the coughing and weazing after a late night, shortness of breath, walking around smelling like sh*t all of the time, and all the other B.S. that went along with smoking, and I thank God on a regular basis that I have that Monkey off my back! Good luck to ya brother!