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Returning to Auckland Aero Club
A few weeks ago I returned back to my favorite Aero Club in New Zealand
Almost 30 years ago, back in 1994, I tried to feel for the first time how it is to fly an airplane at Auckland Aero Club in New Zealand.
Back then, I was sent to New Zealand for a week on behalf of Amdocs, in order to conduct meetings with a local Telecom company that worked with the Ministry of Tourism, offering them the development of Information Kiosks.
I used an old 8mm video I filmed back in 1994, in order to locate my old flying school. Here is a snapshot of Auckland Aero Club from that old video:
Here is Auckland back then (1994).
Luckily, I kept the Pilot Log Book with the information about the flying lessons I took back then, and during my recent visit, (almost 2 months this time), after I took some flying lessons in other countries, I came back wishing to continue from where I left off…
That morning, at 7:00 AM, I went jogging in Auckland. I ran 12 Km from Auckland to Mission Bay and back.
A few hours later, I flew a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, with the guidance of William Lee-Johnson, to Auckland, and above Mission Bay, the same area I ran to that morning (12 Km run).
Ruth, sat at the back and took some amazing photos.
The instructor, William Lee-Johnson, was very cooperative and filled my Log Book (from 1996) after we landed.
Looking forward to my next flight! To be continued…
What You Cpp is What You Get
Ruth Haephrati and I have been working on our new book, Learning C++, with the amazing team of professionals at Manning Publishing, New York, for over a year now. I am proud to announce that we have reached a huge milestone, as of Aug 30, 2022 (EST), it’s available as part of Manning Early Access Program (MEAP). Now you can get the first chapters immediately, as well as access to a forum where you can post questions and get our answers directly! Ruth and I would like to offer you an exclusive MEAP launch discount code: mlhaephrati (40% off Learning C++ in all formats), and it’s valid through September 13th at http://mng.bz/aPPX .
More chapters to come, and soon the printed version will also be available for purchase.
C++ is alive and kicking and is considered by many to be one of the most powerful and robust programming languages across all platforms.
Learning C++ by Michael Haephrati and Ruth Haephrati
Here, at Secured Globe, Inc. we use C++ for most of our ventures, projects, and collaborations, such as our SG Revealer, a recently developed Malware Detection Engine, for Anti-Virus products, was developed in C++ and is. In this book, we take a step-by-step journey, laying out the fundamentals of the most modern C++20, and, at the same time, use a practical and simple approach, so you will not only understand the basics of C++ in theory, but you will also learn how to use your new skills in real-life projects and get your hands “dirty” writing code. We explain the “why”, not only the “how”.
Our book is aimed at those with NO previous knowledge or experience with any programming language, or even knowledge in the basics of computer science. Our book is also suitable for those who have some experience in other programming languages and are new to C++.
Participating in the Phantom Run
Running 12 Km as part of the Phantom Run in North Vancouver.
The Phantom Run 2021, took place on November 13th. For me, it was an extremely chalanging run with 1/2Km accends and decends, some of them are stiff stairs. It was shocking, being the first time running in this trail. I finally made it and enjoyed a warm soup.
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Running the “Loop” (New York, Central Park)
After Chicago and a short break in Pittsburgh, PA, we returned back to New York. Next morning went to our daily routine which is doing the “Loop“.
The Loop sums up to 10 Km.
We like to shop at JackRabbit, in Colombus Circle, where there is a huge map of the loop.
Running in Chicago
Last time we were in Chicago we caught the flu and were busy finalizing an investment deal so this time we couldn’t wait to start our run. Not easy to find parking in Chicago. The trail was superb!
Running in Des Moines
I ran 10km in a beautiful trail in De Moines, Iowa. 
The place is called Birdland park.
Running in Bismarck, ND
While visiting Montana and South Dakota, we did not go running for various reasons.
Then, we drove up to North Dakota.
In North Dakota’s capital, Bismarck, there was a nice route next to the river and we went jogging early morning in -4 degrees freezing cold and slippery snow.
See my Facebook post:
Running in Boise, Idaho
Boise Idaho is an amazing city and it was great running there. Made it 10Km.
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