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Re:Joe Sutter, who guided creation of the Boeing 747, has died by rdtsc on Friday September 02, 2016 @02:11AM (#12411197)
> I still feel the same childish joy every time I feel the plane leave the ground -- we're actually flying!

I aways remember this bit by Louis CK about flying. It is just so true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3dYS7PcAG4

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Re:Joe Sutter, who guided creation of the Boeing 747, has died by mercer on Friday September 02, 2016 @07:32AM (#12412282)
I'm a grown man and I still often ask if I can sit by the window (if I can't make sure I'll be assigned a window seat for a reasonable price)!
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