It stands to reason that if you hang around FBOs long enough, you’ll see some famous folks. [Courtesy: Dick Karl]
Key Takeaways:
The author, a pilot, frequently encountered various celebrities at FBOs throughout his career, from former presidents to musicians and actors.
Most famous individuals the author met or observed were polite, approachable, and often displayed a sense of confidence and gratitude.
Private jet travel for celebrities serves multiple purposes, including maintaining privacy, fulfilling demanding schedules, and meeting contractual obligations, often for practical work-related reasons rather than just glamour.
If you hang around FBOs long enough, you’ll see some famous people.
This is especially true at airports near big cities with those fancy FBOs featuring high ceilings, mood lighting, attractive customer service representatives, and exorbitant gas prices. I see nearly 10 bucks a gallon for fuel at Logan International Airport (KBOS)—jet-A or 100LL.
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Dick Karl is a cancer surgeon who appreciates the beauty and science involved in both surgery and flying. Dick’s monthly Gear Up celebrates the human side of flying. He writes about his enthusiasm for both the machines and the people who fly and maintain them.
