"Harry M." wrote in message
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I was a 15-hour'ish student at the time, and so went up with an
instructor (Craig). I flew the plane the entire time, with the
instructor navigating (by pointing out the window and saying "head over
there") and working the radios. He also served as a low-key tour guide,
pointing out interesting stuff and providing some info, so it might not
be a bad idea to go up with an instructor even with the certificate, as
the trip is really more about the sight-seeing than about the flying.

Hope Craig has his 135 certificate ;-)