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title: Flying a plane badly, on purpose.
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwxiF2Gqtww
source: youtube-com-tomscottgo
published: 2026-09-07T15:00:13Z
updated: 2026-09-08T10:11:30Z
first_seen: 2026-09-08T10:17:10.166315Z
authors:
- Tom Scott
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  At the National Flying Laboratory Centre, I try to keep my sense of direction, and my stomach contents. | 🌍 AD: Get the best deal on NordVPN with next-gen antivirus: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

  🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
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At the National Flying Laboratory Centre, I try to keep my sense of direction, and my stomach contents. | 🌍 AD: Get the best deal on NordVPN with next-gen antivirus: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott | England series map: https://www.tomscott.com/england/

🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/\
(you can find contact details and social links there too)\
❓ LATERAL, free weekly podcast: https://lateralcast.com/ https://youtube.com/lateralcast/\
👥 THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: https://youtube.com/techdif