OK, so another rich guy set an aviation record...

[cheerful_deviant]

Does anyone really care?

 

[Guest]

Does anyone really care?

He does.

I'm more interested in my grocery shopping list.

 

[R. Richard]

Does anyone really care?

Hey, it beats having to go through the airport security for commercial flight check in!

 

[oggbashan]

Yes, because the technology might lead to more fuel-efficient aircraft engines and because he was due to land at my local airport.

The publicity for Kent International Airport (Manston) is great. I hope to be able to fly from there later this year. Distance from car park to aircraft is about 200 yards. Car park space and charges are much more reasonable than other airports and I can drive there in under half an hour without traffic jams. (edited to add - sometimes get stuck behind an agricultural tractor which might extend the time to 35 minutes...)

Og

 

[Lisa Denton]

Does anyone really care?

Maybe a flock of ducks that is now flyin the missin man formation?

 

[amicus]

Thanks Ogg..."...Yes, because the technology might lead to more fuel-efficient aircraft engines and because he was due to land at my local airport..."

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Thanks again Ogg...I thought to expand on that...but...why bother?


amicus...

 

[SeaCat]

Actually it's kind of interesting to me.
Great human interest story, and the possibilities of advancing aviation technology are good.
Hey, at least it wasn't paid for with federal funds.

Cat

 

[TheEarl]

I care. He's an Englishman.

Carrying on the proud tradition of innovation, invention and odd obsessions.

The Earl

 

[Guest]

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[imalickin]

me too! i like to fly and to read, hear about new things about airplanes and such! flying is so cool!

 

[welfare mom]

mee too i would *definitely* let him knock me up, the child support would be lik 25 gees a month *omfg* i am so there

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Rich men have always been obsessed with speed/distance/endurance records. The fastest man on earth, on water, in the air, have been the province of idealists, ecentrics and obessives for a long lon gtime. And I think it's kihnd of vouyeristically fun to watch them go for the brass ring.

There are so many stories about rich men abusing their wealth and power, in purisut of more, or of power or political gain. I far perfer the eccentrics, whose pursit, whatever it might be, is at the least harmless to his fellows and at best, may even be benign.

 

[elsol]

Uh...

What could be better?

If he succeeds... horray for humanity.

If he fails.. whatever?

If he tumbles end over end... we get to watch a rich guy tumble end over end.

Sincerely,
ElSol

 

[welfare mom]

Poor elsoil

Nothing is so commonplace as the wish to be remarkable.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Ordinary

How frustrating it must be to have all the money you desire, yet still face the fact that you will perish.

The old saying "can't take it with you" comes to mind. So how does a person exemplify himself, to live beyond life?

Record books.

In my mind he's setting records so he's not forgotten. The same way I hope my stories here on Lit may go on to be read after my physical life is ended.

Maybe w're all trying to achieve the same thing... life immortal, in our own way. But writing stories is MUCH cheaper!