Flight and Flying [Tuesday, July 14, 4th period]

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Anakin had spent the morning getting rid of slight dings that the flight simulator had accrued by being (what the hell) alive this weekend.

"Today we're going to continue with land-based transportation," he said quietly, pointing to two motorcycle-esque machines hovering on either side him. "This is a swoop bike," he said, pointing to one, "and the one on the left is a speeder bike, the slightly newer model, which is also equipped with a laser cannon. Don't use the laser cannon, please. Both fly like the motorcycles of your world drive, but can get up to 400 kilometers an hour. That being said, you will be wearing helmets and there are two different scenarios based on your level of skill. One is a city planet with very tall buildings to miss. The second is a forest moon with trees hundreds of meters tall."

He gave the class a tight smile. "Please don't hit a tree or a building and explode. There will be mocking. If you do it intentionally, there will be detention."

He clapped his hands. "Begin."

Comments

Sign in [7/14]

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Like you're excited to fly bikes!

Re: Sign in [7/14]

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Andrew Wiggin

Re: Sign in [7/14]

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Worf

Re: Sign in [7/14]

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Claire Bennet Butler

Re: Sign in [7/14]

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Danny Fenton

Re: Sign in [7/14]

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Hoshi Sato

Fly in the city [Beginner]

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If you really want to live through flying in intergalactic traffic jams, this one's for you...

Pairing up and chatting while you fly (and modding Rodians cutting you off) is encouraged.

Re: Fly in the city [Beginner]

[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

Claire decided to stick with the easier course. She still got to go fast and it was fun.

Re: Fly in the city [Beginner]

[hes-aphantom.livejournal.com]

Danny had decided to try flying the beginner course first as well... as a warm up to the forest scenario, obviously. "Hey," he said, noticing the girl who was also over there.

Re: Fly in the city [Beginner]

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"Hi," Claire said. "Do you have any experience with this stuff?"

Re: Fly in the city [Beginner]

[hes-aphantom.livejournal.com]

"I've ridden a motorcycle a couple times, and he said it was fairly close to one," Danny replied, gesturing towards Anakin during "he said". "You?"

Fly in the forest [Advanced]

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Go 400 kilometers an hour through redwood trees Totally Alien Trees, For Real. If you get going fast, prepare to have some seriously sharp reflexes. You can fly in pairs or go two on a bike, if one of you would like to be a backseat driver *cough*Leia*cough*.

Re: Fly in the forest [Advanced]

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Hoshi decided she would be different and do the more difficult course. It was absolutely terrifying, but she barely managed to get through it without crashing. She thanked her lucky stars that she hadn't gone to the bar last night.

Re: Fly in the forest [Advanced]

[spiritandsword]

Annja was very definitely trying out the more advanced course. She started out slow and gradually increased her speed on the course the second time she went through it.

Chat!

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There's plenty of standing around time. Be glad Anakin hasn't tried to get you all to do situps or something while you wait.

Re: Chat!

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Worf sat and scowled at the bikes. They looked like superb machines and a challenge to ride.

Curse this kitten form.

Re: Chat!

[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

Claire waited a bit impatiently for her turn.

Talk to the TAs!

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Two Milos, no waiting. If you can catch them before they try out the bikes themselves...

Re: Talk to the TAs!

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Peter did have to admit the bikes looked pretty cool. He wondered if he could get a picture of himself on one. Just so he could send it home to Nathan and give him a heart attack.

Re: Talk to the TAs!

[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

If Claire knew what Peter was thinking, she would totally offer her assistance.

After her run through, she walked over to him, grinning brightly. "I want one."

Re: Talk to the TAs!

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"No kidding," Peter said. "They are pretty cool."

Re: Talk to the TAs!

[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

"So what's up with you?" Claire asked. "Any of your belongings come to life this weekend?"

Re: Talk to the TAs!

[noboynextdoor.livejournal.com]

Jess had to admit that as much as he wanted to be bitter and dour in this class, the bikes did look like fun, and he wondered if anything would distract Anakin long enough for him to take a ride.

Talk to Anakin [7/14]

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No, he won't build you a bike.

OOC

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Mmmm, speeder bikes.