We spent a day at the Museum of Flight while in Washington. It was pretty cool...here are some fun pictures.
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The first thing we did was a flight simulation. Mark took this picture- it was the height requirements for pilot, co-pilot, and passenger. Yes, I passed all requirements! :)
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Before getting into the simulation, you get to practice piloting. Here are the boys in training.
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Buckle up, get ready for the ride.
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Afterward...it was fun. Mark piloted us the entire time. My favorite part was flipping in circles.
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Just some random pics...
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Mark in some of the aircrafts....
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This was a manikin.
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Pilots' chambers of a commercial airline.
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Mark dreamed of being an astronaut when he was little...he wanted to go up in space...this is the best we can do for now...
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The Lunar Rover
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