F-16 Ride

So, I finally got a FAM ride in an F-16 and it was with a well trusted sole. I know it may sound really glamerous but it really wasn't. The ride in it's self was very cool ... How many people can say that they have ridden in the back seat of a fighter aircraft. Well here's how it went down:

It all starts very early, we have to go in a day ahead of the ride and make sure we are mentally/physically ready for the ride (plus some training).

The day of the ride seems like it goes by so fast, I didn't make it but normally I would like to attend the pre-flight briefings. The pilot of the jet I was in sat me down to let me know how it was going to feel and what to expect (pretty cool if you ask me).

About 1 hour before we took off we had to be out to the jet and the pilot had to do his thing to make sure stuff was ready to go. I sat in the back seat for a while till we finally taxied.

Once we took off it was pretty cool; it didn't feel wierd it was just pretty darn exciting.

While we were in the air I handled it pretty well BUT after a while the movement of the jet really got to me. Yes, it was cool to be in the jet and well I puked my guts out but all in all it was a good ride.

I was still in the middle of trying to puke when we landed but it was a pretty steady and safe landing so that made it a little better.

The one question I got from everyone when I got back was, "Did you have fun?" Well I don't know about you but I don't really enjoy puking my guts out but the one thing I had to say was, "It was a cool ride and I don't have fun puking my guts out." It was totally cool and I know that I will end up going back up but I guess we will see if I puke as much or at all the next time.