As a former skydiver, I particularly liked “if being in an airplane is flying, riding in a boat is swimming.”
Only aviation history buffs will get "(Success two flights all from pier. Zoomed over city. Inform press. Home Easter.) "
Only people of a certain age will know that the origin of " it’s really less than a glide, but more than an Acme anvil kicked out of the airplane." is from Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies.
And as a writer for several (regional) aviation magazines, I am constantly amazed at Paul’s ability to incorporate these bits of entertainment into his writing. A good writer knows his readers–and a good writer makes them feel like they are “insiders.”
Perhaps THAT’S why this is called “Avweb Insider!” Thanks, Paul, for providing the “clubhouse” in this site.