Last night, I got to tour the Boeing Customer Experience Center in Seattle, WA, something usually reserved for airlines and associated aviation groups. The center is high tech, beautiful, and filled with the wonders of modern flight. I wish I could adequately describe all the wonders of the center–globes lit with the current weather across the planet, ceilings that look like skies with planes flying overhead, electronic maps of all the flights currently in progress, and so much more. As part of the tour, we got to see the mock-ups for all of Boeing’s current planes, including the new 787. Talk about a simply gorgeous interior. And we got to fly the flight simulator. All I can say about how well I did in the simulator is–don’t look for me to be your pilot any time soon.
How does this apply to writing? As writers we’re always looking for new experiences. I also think it sparks the creative mind to see innovation and creativity in different venues.
Thank you, Boeing!
