Okay, smartyboots, how about if you're flying at eighteen thousand feet at, say, a hundred and forty miles an hour, I said. You're facing a southwest wind of about seven knots. How long would it take you to fly from Philadelphia to Billings, Montana? Omega frowned as he started to work the math. Are you saying you know how to make that calculation? the Director asked. I'm saying I'm smart enough to know that I'll get there when I get there! I
In the dialogue, a scenario is presented where someone is flying at a high altitude of 18,000 feet and traveling at 140 miles per hour, with a southwest wind of about 7 knots. The question posed is how long it would take to fly from Philadelphia to Billings, Montana, prompting a calculation or estimation of the travel time based on these conditions. Omega begins to work through the math, indicating an attempt to determine the duration of the flight.
When asked if he knows how to perform the calculation, Omega responds confidently, suggesting that he recognizes his limitations and prefers to rely on his intuition or confidence rather than precise figures. His remark, "I'm saying I'm smart enough to know that I'll get there when I get there," emphasizes a focus on the overall goal rather than the exact timing, highlighting his pragmatic outlook.
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