Aviation Gags

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 02:23 PM ET

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"He reverses the process—back to the seaplane, back to New York and is back in his apartment when the phone rings. He croaks, “Hello?” and is devastated to learn that in his absence there has been another murder." Philippe Lechein

Key Takeaways:

The article critiques the conventional commemoration of historical figures, suggesting that vibrant, unconventional spirits like aviation pioneer Pancho Barnes, known for her zest for life, are more deserving of recognition than those on Mount Rushmore.
Inspired by Barnes' spirit of fun, the author shares three elaborate aviation-themed "gags" or practical jokes.
These humorous anecdotes include a pilot whose new biplane is pranked into resembling a UPS delivery vehicle, a terrifying double-stunt on a film set involving an "Iceman," and a writer using a seaplane for an elaborate "Murder" game prank.
Ultimately, the piece champions levity, ingenuity, and the joy of elaborate humor as valuable aspects of life, particularly within the aviation community.

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Our United States government, in a fit of misguided zeal, defaced the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota with the likenesses of four politicians—one of them remembered today, among other things, as the inspiration of a plush toy.