When I returned stateside from Japan and was separated from active duty in the Regular Army in July 1961, I flew home to Pennsyltucky from Oakland, CA in a Super-G Constellation. In its day, a very fine aircraft. One of my favorites, however, for aesthetic external beauty and for flight comfort is the Lockheed
L-1011 wide body.
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner that debutted on Tuesday is a sweet-looking aircraft, as well.
Saw the Dreamliner landing... DAMM what a lot of wing flex!
(That’s been covered in other threads)
Not sure how it compares to my first time seeing the ground through the control access slots in the floor of a Piper Cub though.
First time I flew in one was January 1960 from Florida to MCRD San Diego for Sea School. I was comfortably asleep - until we made the approach to the San Diego airport in downtown. Straight down with a flair at the last minute. Wow!