All really great flying adventures begin at dawn.

Flying is like sex - I've never had all I wanted but occasionally I've had all I could stand.

Flight is romance - not in the sense of sexual attraction, but as an experience that enriches life.

Mistakes are inevitable in aviation, especially when one is still learning new things. The trick is to not make the mistake that will kill you.

Here you are truly separate from the earth, at least for a little while, removed from the cares and concerns that occupy you on the ground.

It's the most exciting thing you have ever done with your pants on!

With the stick in my right hand, the throttle in my left, and the rudder beneath my feet, I can savor that essence from which life is made.