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Pilot Proposes Mid-Flight Over Malibu
15 Sep
Summary
- A pilot proposed to his boyfriend during a scenic flight.
- The proposal was disguised as a routine engine check.
- The couple celebrated their engagement with friends and family.
A romantic flight over Malibu turned into an engagement celebration when pilot Joe Frank proposed to his boyfriend, Allen Lim. The couple, together for three years, had always dreamed of taking a private flight. Frank, 28, made this dream a reality on August 15, using the occasion to pop the question.
During the flight, Frank feigned engine trouble, enlisting Lim, 35, to read from a flight checklist. The fabricated checklist item read, "Pilot in command requests lifetime co-pilot," signaling to Lim that something special was about to happen. Overcome with emotion, Frank expressed his desire for Lim to be by his side for the rest of his life.
With a ring box in hand, Frank asked Lim, "Will you marry me?" Lim immediately said yes, and Frank placed the ring on his finger. Lim later shared his surprise, admitting he realized the engine wasn't really rough and fought back tears. The newly engaged couple celebrated their milestone with friends and family.
