This old coat has been hanging in the back of our airplane for more years than I can reliably estimate. It has greeted me on countless occasions as I ascended the airstair of the Cheyenne on the way to the cockpit. It hangs just to the right, in the aft cargo area, waiting. Waiting for what, exactly, I can’t quite remember.
Gear Up: An Airplane Hanger-on
Key Takeaways:
- An old sport coat, initially bought in haste, has become a durable and constant companion, hanging in the author's airplane for over 15 years and proving useful in various weather conditions and as a stand-in for forgotten formal wear.
- Beyond its practicality, the coat has absorbed the unique aroma of the airplane and witnessed countless flights, family moments, and personal memories, acquiring deep sentimental value for the author.
- As the author contemplates selling his beloved airplane and reflects on his own aging, the coat symbolizes his rich flying history and connection to aviation, becoming an irreplaceable keepsake he intends to keep, regardless of the airplane's future.
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