A man lives where he wants to live- be it a house, or a plane. After all, a home is where the heart is. It’s where we go after a tough day at work- to simply kick back and relax. But for some, the very concept of the home could be exciting. This is where Bruce Campbell comes in. He’s a man who lives in a Boeing 727 Since everyone has their own myriad personality, it would be wise to understand that their choice of residence would be different…
We can’t blame someone for thinking outside the box (or the fuselage?)- can we? We see people living in boats. Sometimes, we even see people living off-grid in the wilderness. So what if we came across a person who had made a Boeing 727 their home? aircraft. For those wondering, Bruce Campbell has been living inside a plane for quite some time now. He is an inventive engineer who previously purchased a Boeing 727 aircraft fuselage and then upcycled it into a home.
The commercial airliner is quite huge and is propped up outside Portland, Oregon. Interestingly, the ‘home’ also has its own driveway that Campbell regularly uses. The design is quite unique- the aircraft contains everything that a traditional house has, except that, well, it is a PLANE! (1). The aircraft’s owner and designer talks about his plane with pride- and rightful so.
One can never deny the effort Campbell has put into his aircraft, speaking about it as if it was his baby. He says: “Jetliners are masterful works of aerospace science, and their superlative engineering grace is unmatched by any other structures people can live within.” It has been noted that Bruce usually spends 6 months of the year in his plane. The rest of the year he spends in Japan.
He has been searching for parts of the aircraft all over the island nation- which he would then use in his residential aircraft. The ten acres where he has been building his home has a price of $23,000 when he purchased it as a young adult. When Bruce Campbell initially purchased this plane, many were against it, but he was steadfast. He states, “You need to acquire two things:
An airplane, as well as adequate ground to house it.” Can anyone truly stop a man from wanting to live alone? In fact, Campbell states that the most difficult part was lugging the plane, not making the decision. “Then you must transfer your airplane to your destination.” That is the most difficult task.” The plane isn’t a five-star resort, but it makes up for it by being one-of-a-kind.
In addition, aside from the basic plane, this was entirely assembled by Campbell, who despises wood. “I don’t wish to offend, but wood is a terrible building material in my opinion.” Strong gusts cannot be withstood by rectangular stick houses. When they catch fire, they frequently kill their occupants, are easily accessible to thieves, leak, and decay swiftly.”
The man has a vision, and no one should be able to stop him from carrying it out. After a life of workaholism, it is past time for him to do what brings him the most joy. So, for God’s sake, if the man wants to build a house out of a plane, let him!