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The space within the SXF-16 is cramped. Three seats, and room for maybe two suitcases. Ask anyone who flew on the Pan Am clipper ships, and they would say that this is a step backwards. But ask anyone who sat at the controls of the SF-12 Mockingbird or SF-11 Vulture, and he would be thrilled there's room for a co-pilot.
Howard opens the hatch from the outside, leading his passenger aboard.
"Welcome aboard, Helena."
Howard opens the hatch from the outside, leading his passenger aboard.
"Welcome aboard, Helena."
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Date: 2013-07-23 10:24 pm (UTC)And with basic theory established moves on to how this beauty works, how innovative she is, and how at her heart is a tried and true design for fighter planes.
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Date: 2013-07-23 10:38 pm (UTC)Her attention comes back to Howard, though, as he explains the plane. She asks questions, both to get some clarifications about things that she's uncertain about, and to draw more information out about the lovely machine.
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Date: 2013-07-23 10:45 pm (UTC)"Take the stick." The one in front of her seat, that is.
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Date: 2013-07-23 10:50 pm (UTC)She smiles, though, sitting up straighter in her seat to see a bit better as she takes control.
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Date: 2013-07-23 11:13 pm (UTC)As she takes control of the plane, a huge smile crosses her face while she flies straight and true. "I can completely see why you enjoy this, Howard!" It's actually quite exhilarating.
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:03 am (UTC)"That was one of the best days of my life." Howard practically beams.
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:19 am (UTC)"I think I understand now why people are so entranced by flight. It is such an amazing experience."
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:28 am (UTC)She pauses, still making the plane go straight and true. "People do mostly travel by air if they are going long distances. Cars are more used, but they're useful mostly for short-term travel."
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:30 am (UTC)"I guess the car isn't ever going away. But I find it limiting somehow." The view is never like this.
The port comes into view below.
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:43 am (UTC)"No, I think the car increases in popularity. From what I know of your era, there is more, oh, what would Claudia call it, public transportation, busses or trains or things like that, than there is in the future."
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:48 am (UTC)"We're now over Long Beach, and near Orange County. Want to see the orange groves?"
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Date: 2013-07-24 01:52 am (UTC)She grins again, pulling her brain out of thoughts of transportation and the future. "That would be absolutely lovely. I don't think I've actually seen orange groves before."
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Date: 2013-07-24 10:38 pm (UTC)"Where to next? Further south, back up the coast, or back to the field? I have enough fuel to hold out a while longer." Though not that much, since this is a prototype and it's best not to have too much, in case he has to ditch.
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Date: 2013-07-24 10:50 pm (UTC)"Hm. I do not know the terrain around here, but perhaps back out to the coast." There's that sparkle in her eyes again.
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