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.

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.

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

Writers shouldn't fall in love with their characters so much that they lose sight of what they're trying to accomplish. The idea is to write a whole story, a whole book. A writer has to be able to look at that story and see whether or not a character works, whether or not a character needs further definition.

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.

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

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