The Lear pilot would have been Clay Lacy. A legend. If I had the tinyiest fraction of his capabilities I would be a so much better pilot than I am now. Dammit!
Clay Lacy's legacy as an airline pilot is somewhat clouded by the fact that he crossed the picket line during the 1985 United Airlines strike. He also "discovered" a new birth certificate when he was approaching age 60 and flew for a couple more years as a 74 captain.
I've taken a Boeing out of PAE before but I was honestly more worried about local traffic from numerous airports in the area than looking good for a photo op.
These runway passes were traditional in years past on delivery and retirement flights but lately they seem to generate a lot of trouble for everyone. It's just not the good old days anymore I suppose.
"Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full..."