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Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: udet on November 09, 2003, 12:40:30 PM

in two weeks I have saved enough money besides expenses to do one of the following:
1) 2 hrs dual flight training
2) get my Scuba license
3) go skydiving (for the first time)

option 1 would help me towards my PPL, but would not make a significant difference.
option 2 would offer some satisfaction in that I would actually acquire the ability to do something new and exciting
option 3 would be a great rush!

so...what do you think I should do? Fell free to suggest another options as well
;)

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: CavPuke on November 09, 2003, 12:53:20 PM

Well seeing by your tag that you reside in Florida, I would suggest option #2.  Prolly your best bang for the buck and a helluva alot of fun to boot.

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: john9001 on November 09, 2003, 01:23:02 PM

2..swim with the fishes

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Estes on November 09, 2003, 01:26:17 PM

Udet, I thought you've had some flight training? I may be mistaken, but if you have.. I would go scuba diving, I've done it once and it was a helluva experience.

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: JB73 on November 09, 2003, 01:43:43 PM

yep SCUBA....

IMHO it is the most surreal experiance... breathing under water. my first time in the pool  i never wanted to leave.

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Maverick on November 09, 2003, 02:27:48 PM

Udie,

Go with the Scuba. That certification will last for life. The others will last only for a very brief time. Unless you are really serious about learning to fly I suggest not getting any actual lessons. That will be money just thrown away unless you follow it up very soon and continue on.  If you want to ride in a plane you can pay for that instead of lessons, or befriend a pilot and ask to tag along.

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Hawklore on November 09, 2003, 03:23:12 PM

scuba if u havnt figured that out yet.:aok

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: mrblack on November 09, 2003, 03:40:57 PM

Scuba As you will enjoy it for life.
:aok

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Post by: MaddDog on November 09, 2003, 04:01:46 PM

scuba!, only reason i say this is because you live close to great places to go diving at with beautiful underwater animals etc..., and sky diving is fun, but it only last what 30seconds? yea go with scuba!:D

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Elfie on November 09, 2003, 05:24:00 PM

I say scuba diving for 2 reasons:

1) its something I've always wanted to do.

2) why jump out of a perfectly good airplane? :D

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Animal on November 09, 2003, 05:31:36 PM

Scuba. You'll get more long term enjoyment.

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Post by: CyranoAH on November 09, 2003, 05:34:54 PM

I say Scuba. 2 hours flight training will be over in no time, the certification will give you the chance to do it anytime you want.

Daniel

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: udet on November 09, 2003, 07:43:57 PM

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Originally posted by Estes
Udet, I thought you've had some flight training? I may be mistaken, but if you have.. I would go scuba diving, I've done it once and it was a helluva experience.

yeah, I have flight training and solo flights, but I haven't gotten my PPL yet.
I also think the scuba license gives the most bang for the buck.
some of my friends want to get their scuba too, so we might do it together.:aok

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: Gunthr on November 09, 2003, 08:06:16 PM

SCUBA! Although its starting to get colder ... :)

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Post by: Thorns on November 09, 2003, 08:23:42 PM

Hmm... 2 hours flight time with a sweaty old flight instructor with bad breath?  It can wait for winter.  Being able to call a bikini wearing female scuba buddy for an afternoon of fun.........Priceless!    :aok   Have her wear her white bikini, as they look good wet. ;)  

Thorns

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Post by: gofaster on November 10, 2003, 01:29:13 PM

Get a new surf board.  No license required.

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Post by: DmdNexus on November 10, 2003, 01:30:35 PM

option 4... 2 hours at a Las Vegas dude ranch.

Title: which option should I spend my money on?
Post by: NUKE on November 10, 2003, 02:06:31 PM

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Originally posted by DmdNexus
option 4... 2 hours at a Las Vegas dude ranch.

You have a cowboy fetish? LOL!

Don't even think about telling us what you'd do for 2 hours with the dudes at the dude ranch.