The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar would be the brilliant, elegant engineer of the widebody world—highly sophisticated, fiercely proud of its advanced technology, but a bit tragic because it was constantly misunderstood and overshadowed by its louder rivals. It would carry itself with a quiet, graceful confidence, always eager to show off its ahead-of-its-time Autoland system and smooth flying characteristics to anyone willing to appreciate genuine innovation. Beneath that smooth, three-engined exterior, however, lies a deeply sensitive soul that still holds a bit of a grudge against the Douglas DC-10 for stealing its spotlight due to a series of unfortunate timing delays. Ultimately, it would be that intensely loyal, brilliant friend who knows they are incredibly capable and safely reliable, content in the knowledge that true aviation enthusiasts will always respect its unmatched genius.