I put up my thumb and it blotted out the planet Earth.

Now and then I miss the excitement about being in the cockpit of an airplane and doing new things.

Man must understand his universe in order to understand his destiny.

For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.

The Eagle has landed.

Gliders, sail planes, they're wonderful flying machines. It's the closest you can come to being a bird.

Every flying machine has its own unique characteristics, some good, some not so good. Pilots naturally fly the craft in such a manner as to take advantage of its good characteristics and avoid the areas where it is not so good.