Been Playing Kerbal Space Program

Interesting game as hell. After initial false launches and falling back onto Earth, I figured out the proper launch maneuvers and finally put barely a capsule into orbit (after spending too much fuel). Subsequent flights I got better and got more efficient.

It's an awesome simulation - check it out. I would not call it realistic simulator but I did learn a lot about space flight trajectories, orbiting manuevers, etc from it. You can actually get to the "Mun" and other planets in that solar system, however. I never actually got there, yet.

Download the demo version: http://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com

Boeing Vs. Airbus Fuel Efficiency

Here's something interesting I discovered.. A 737-800 burns 4.88 gallons of fuel per seat per hour, compared with the comparable A320’s burn of 5.13 gallons per seat per hour, according to The Airline Monitor, an industry publication. How many seats can the Airbus accommodate? Last I heard, it was 180.. the Boeing in 1 class configuration was 189..

Well, just something I thought was worth mentioning I guess.. The nerd in me has always wanted some numbers for comparison for no reason at all..
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