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I'm reminded of fighter pilots: "I can't believe I'm being paid to fly!"

• pmarreck 8y ago
  Can't think of something that must be more thrilling than piloting a fighter aircraft. Sadly I was too tall/big (I did a stint in the USAF, once...) Most fighter aircraft are designed for small to medium size fit men up to a maximum of 6'... I was 6'3" and slightly overweight
  • monk_e_boy 8y ago
    It does look fun. But there are other sports that push the excitement envelope. I kitesurf. You can pick up the F1 of kites for around a grand. It's like being tied to an F1 car. Or go surfing, tech and shapes haven't changed for a few decades. So boards are cheap. Paddle out when it's big. That's a lot of water sloshing around. Being trapped out back on a big day is truly terrifying. And the only way in is to surf one of those waves. Makes my bum-hole tingle just thinking about it.