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Old 13th December 2007, 11:12 PM
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Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

No points, status credits or lounges... long haul flights could be an issue.. but boy would I love to try this....

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Old 13th December 2007, 11:41 PM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

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No points, status credits or lounges... long haul flights could be an issue.. but boy would I love to try this....

http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=4262


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Let us know when you go as I'd love to watch, but not try it.
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Old 14th December 2007, 12:51 AM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

Don't give jetstar any ideas...
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Old 14th December 2007, 08:41 AM
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They fly a tad too close to terra firma for my liking...
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Old 14th December 2007, 08:46 AM
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This rocks

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Old 14th December 2007, 10:26 AM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

oooooooooo... No thanks...

Did over 1000 jumps.. AND jumped a similar "wing suit" a few times... but THAT??

Way too chicken!!!!
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Old 14th December 2007, 12:19 PM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

Any flight that ends with a parachute is not on my travel schedule.
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Old 14th December 2007, 04:16 PM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

I've bungee jumped and sky dived - but this takes it to a whole new level... not sure if i'm game enough.
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Old 15th December 2007, 06:05 PM
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Any flight that ends with a parachute is not on my travel schedule.
.... as they say:

Why jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft
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Old 15th December 2007, 06:41 PM
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Re: Ever wanted to fly without a plane??

Wow, this makes takes the adrenaline of flying to an all new level. I think I might stick to SC's and FF points.

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