![]() Yet another example of where effort pays off in further appreciation–and how the inverse is also true. In the past I cared so little about a virtual airplane’s exterior that I never learned the Shift+number keys that X-Plane uses for various camera views. So I wanted to savor this moment like a fine meal and took the time to enjoy the anticipation. Virtual first flights don’t happen every day either. ![]() Real first flights have been special, rare and sometimes anxious experiences for me. In addition to the studying I made the commitment that, once home, I would do more than just kick the skids and fly. ![]() Mind you this wasn’t a steep climb because the 407 has, if anything, gotten even more simple to operate since the days of its predecessor, the Jet Ranger. I found a PDF copy of the Bell 407 Flight Manual online and read it cover to cover. Now I understand that this hobby–any difficult hobby–is like a marriage: you must work at it. In the past I would have forgotten the purchase the instant after I made it. I bought the 407 while out of town immediately after reading the ad.
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