I've done a lot of things in a business where you're lucky to stay alive, so when the time comes, I'll be happy to pass my knowledge along and help someone else.

I don't like to rate myself; others can do that.

I don't like to rate myself; others can do that. I've spoken with a number of young people who weren't even born in 1969, when the first moon landing was made. They've witnessed the first person to fly at faster than speed of the sound without propulsion. These kids are happy to have had such a momentous event in their lifetime.

They call me Fearless Felix.

I had to work with a psychiatrist.

Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.

This claustrophobia was the only weakness I had. It's not my fault. It's just in my mind.