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 recounts numerous celebrity encounters at FBOs (Fixed Base Operators), ranging from politicians and athletes to musicians and actors, both during personal and professional flying experiences.
He generally found famous individuals to be polite, approachable, and often traveling discreetly or for practical reasons, such as contractual obligations, privacy, or security.
These close-up observations offered insights into the less glamorous, more human aspects of celebrity travel, highlighting their routines, concerns, and sometimes disruptive schedules.
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.
