I wouldn't be here if I hadn't flown on 727.
Due to family reasons, I had my first flights at around age 4 or 5 arguably on a 727. In the initial flights its oscillating(?) wing persuaded me that it would be a matter of minutes before it breaks. Well it didn't not in the first flight I observed it neither on any consecutive flights - obviously. So after a few flights I started enjoy flying. I was treated to some cockpit visits after the flight (no problem back in 70's). I was treated to my first cockpit landing on 727 practically by accident but by then the love with airplanes had began.
I wish I had the chance to help save and restore the what is believed to be the original 727-200 used by my local airline but it did not work out.