The Aviator was created at Warbirds Café in Driggs, Idaho. Patrons and pilots added paint marks and signatures to the canvas, including Harrison Ford who flew in and out of the FBO on a regular basis back then. The Aviator was auctioned off to benefit The Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation and went to the high bidder, Dr. Richard Sugden. The painting still hangs in the FBO today.