My 13 hour flight just got delayed 7 hours, I'm stuck at my second airport, and I dont think I'm gonna make it. I have some movies and audio books on my phone, but really only anticipated having to burn the flight time via napping and some media, not 7 hours leading up to it, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna mentally burn out on passive media.
- I have media on my phone - movies, shows and audio books, but I can only do about 2-3 hours at a stretch before I burn out on those things.
- I have wifi and power both on the ground and on the plane, although I'm sure the connection once we get going isn't going to be performance enough for online games.
- I have a phone and headset but didn't bring a laptop because it was just extra bulk I didn't think I'd need. I don't have a switch or steam deck or anything neat.
- I have access to the airport lounge, so drinks are free, and I get free drinks on the plane. I don't want to get wasted or have to pee constantly, so my plan is to jim lahey it.
- I'm intrigued by mobile games, but every one I've tried has felt too gimmicky with gambling or freemium BS mechanics. Also tried started valley but it never got me hooked either. I have an android and will buy games if they're worth it.
- I'm open to any other ideas that could somehow mentally (or physically while on the ground) stimulate me.
- I'm a dude in my 30s with a family and kids, but I'm currently traveling solo.
- I've already killed 2 hours on a plane and 2 more on the ground (my planned connection time) doing nothing, I was saving my media trying to avoid burning out on shit before I get on the plane.
- I suck at sleeping when on the go.
- I'm on my 3rd mimosa and bored as fuck.
Help.
Watch MentourPilot on Youtube since you are gonna be on a plane, it fits the theme.
First, watch this: https://youtu.be/ePDl1JNqjpM and learn how to land a plane in case of crew incapcitation. Now you can just daydream about becoming a hero that saves the day!
But um... safety tips... Make sure you count the rows to the nearest exit, if there's a crash landing in water, please do not inflate your life jacket until you left the plane.
Then, watch all those plane incident/accident videos (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiNyr6QSO28P2bKMcv2O_lK83jsR0A9-W) on MentourPilot so you can be thinking about your demise, the meaning of life, etc... for the entire flight and not have time to be bored.
(But seriously tho, MentourPilot's series of incident/accidents videos is very entertaining and informative)
C'mon man, you get to experience fears and thrill greater than you'd experience in a rollar coaster! I mean, who wouldn't want to worry about engines getting on fire while on a plane ride? ๐
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