How cool is this: an invitation to the 15th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, from a friend — himself a living legend — whose lovely wife finds all things airplane a crashing bore (whoops, wrong adjective). Then an offer to bunk with friends in Santa Monica (instead of $300-plus a night at the Beverly Hilton) and a budget airline fare — well, until you add “extras” like a seat, a bag, water and use of the lavatory (just kidding, Allegiant, but not far off).
The Glitz and Glam of the Living Legends of Aviation Awards Ceremony
Key Takeaways:
- The author critiques the celebrity-focused Living Legends of Aviation Awards, perceiving a shift in recognition from purely outstanding aviators to movie stars, industry leaders, and "catchall" categories that generate sponsorship.
- She humorously recounts her extensive and self-deprecating search for an appropriate gown for the event, ultimately deciding not to attend as the glitzy ceremony felt out of place with her expectations for aviation honors.
- The article broadly reflects on the diminishing focus on true piloting prowess in many modern aviation awards, contrasting it with her own long flying career, which, despite minor mishaps, has yielded invaluable friendships and memories.
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