For what seemed like forever—OK, so it was four weeks—I was housebound late last winter, hobbling around with a humongous cast on my right foot. Weather was consistently gray, cold and brutal in the Ohio Valley and moping around the house isn’t my style, but I got through, reasonably sane, thanks to some great memories. I’d flown my Cessna 180 and a magnificently dirty, oil-dripping, belching DC-3 in the fall. And in January, I mingled with the “beautiful people” at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards event in Los Angeles. Life is very, very good when you can move easily from oil-stained T-shirts and jeans flying a ’Goon in Knoxville to a “smasher” evening gown, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous of the aviation world in Beverly Hills.
Living Legends of Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- The author observes a concerning decline in the number of people earning pilot certificates and a shift in motivation for flying, moving from a childhood dream to a career-driven choice.
- She contrasts the intrinsic joy and passion for flying, often sparked in childhood without formal programs, with the industry's focus on career benefits like salaries and prestige.
- The article advocates for rekindling a pure love and dedication to flying, arguing that this intrinsic motivation is more vital for sustaining aviation than merely addressing "lame excuses" or promoting career prospects.
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