Palm Springs Life Magazine August 1984

About the Cover

Palm Springs architect David Christian poses before a VF24 jet at Miramar Naval Base shortly before becoming one of the first civilians to ride in a Navy fighter plane. Steve Petroski piloted the flight. Photography by Steve Simpson.

Features

Come Fly With Me

Up, up and away in many ways
By Patricia L. Curry

In Search of the Right Stuff

An adventure on the edge
By David Christian and W.H. Bowart

Magnificent Men & Flying Machines

Aviation lovers
By Walter H. Bowart

The Million Dollar Apartment

Everything’s possible in fabulous New York