INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A Flash Pass is great for skipping lines, but it can be quite costly if you are going to Six Flags with a larger group. A Platinum Flash Pass (the most expensive pass) would cost $896 for a family of four, and that’s not including parking and food. The Flash Pass would definitely be worth it on busy days, but it might not be if you visit the park when it’s not peak season.  A regular pass is usually about $45. You can go to the park and look at the screen that shows wait times to decide if the pass will be worth it. Six Flags theme parks may have different Flash Pass plans and prices, though many parks do offer the same plans. Typically, three different Flash Passes are offered. There is a regular Flash Pass, Gold Flash Pass, and Platinum Flash Pass. The regular Flash Pass is the cheapest, and the Platinum is the most expensive. Determine which plan best meets your needs and fits your budget.   The Gold Flash pass promises to reduce wait time by 50%. This pass usually costs about $70. The Platinum Flash Pas promises to reduce wait time by 90%. This type of pass can range from $100 to $145. Some parks also offer an All Season Flash Pass. The simplest and easiest way to buy the Flash Pass is online. Go to the Six Flags website for the location you will be visiting. Find the section for Flash Passes and choose a pass. Select how many people will be in your group. Although up to six people can be on one device for the pass, you will need to purchase each pass separately. Fill in your billing information and then you can pick up the pass when you arrive at the park.  It is important that you make sure you’re buying a Flash Pass for the right Six Flags theme park. You will need to bring your ID with you. Only one person per group will need to leave their ID at the registration center. Their ID will be held while using the Flash Pass and will be given back when they return the device. It’s okay if you can’t buy the pass online. You can buy a Flash Pass when you purchase your entry tickets at the gate of the park. Keep in mind that the wait will probably be longer if you wait to purchase the tickets and Flash Pass at the park. When you purchase a Flash Pass, you will usually receive a Q-Bot, which is a device used to make ride reservations. One Q-Bot can be used for up to six people. The device resembles an oval-shaped beeper. The Q-Bot will have a screen that you can scroll through to make reservations for rides.

SUMMARY: Be prepared for the cost of the Flash Pass. Decide what kind of flash pass you would like. Purchase your Six Flags Flash Pass online. Buy the pass at the park. Pick up the Flash Pass.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: List what will go in your suitcase and make another list of things you need to do before the trip. This can include getting a car tune-up, or washing/waxing/cleaning the car. This will help you be less stressed since everything is written on paper, and you will be less likely to forget something. If you have a portable DVD player, make sure everything is set up in the car the night before, as it will save time later. Make sure you are keeping track of any of their devices (Gameboy, DS, iPad, etc) Even if you have a car charger, it will be easier to sit back with your phone than being tangled with a cord. Download what you need. Want the hottest new songs to listen to during the car ride? Download it. Want to get the new game that just came out? Download it. Want to watch the movie your friends say is awesome? Download it. Don't wait for the last minute to download new songs, apps, and movies. If you have people going with you on the trip, make sure you have everything planned out. Set a time for rest stops and when to switch turns in driving.  If you are one of several who drives, create a schedule to figure out who drives when and where. Plan when you will take rest stops and when you will get food.
Summary: Make lists a week or two before the trip. Make sure you have every thing you need, including things to entertain you or young children. Charge your electronics. Talk to people going on the trip beforehand. Be sure you have booked your hotel two or three days before you reach your destination to ensure availability.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A flute that is out of tune might be flat or sharp. Knowing if your flute is flat or sharp will determine how you get it back into tune.  "Flat" refers to a pitch that is slightly lower than it is supposed to be. While a note can be flatted (B versus B-flat), in this case it's much less of a difference: simply a slight lowering of pitch. "Sharp" means that your pitch is slightly higher than it is supposed to be.While a note can be sharped (B versus B-flat), in this case it's much less of a difference: simply a slight heightening of pitch. When it comes to flutes, the length of the body of the instrument is one factor in determining whether it plays a particular pitch in tune. The longer your flute, the lower its pitch tendency will be. As you adjust a flute's length through headjoint adjustments, you change its overall pitch. A flute is a complex instrument, and tuning it differs significantly from the process required for other instruments. The only modification a player should generally make it with the headjoint position itself. If the scale is out of tune with itself throughout the instrument, a replacing or replacement of the headcork/crown could be necessary. If possible, do not do this on your own (as described in step 3), and take it to a certified repair person.  The flute's crown is the cap located on the end of the flute nearest the lip plate and embouchure hole. The crown looks like a small metal cap, but it is actually attached to a headcork assembly that is inside the headjoint. Once you adjust it once, leave it in place. Don't tighten or loosen it again. The headjoint is the first of three joints that holds the flute's body together. It includes the lip plate.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg\/aid4782951-v4-728px-Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Generally, ensembles will perform at A4=440; most flutes are designed to play at this (and a small range of other) pitch levels. After tuning your A, using a chromatic tuner, play a mid-range note (such as G) without looking at the tuner. Once you have the note established, glance at the tuner to be sure it is not playing flat or sharp. If it is playing flat or sharp, the headcork could require adjustment or replacement.

SUMMARY:
Know the terms. Know how your flute's size affects its tune. Understand the two ways to change a flute's tuning.