Favourite Aviation Quotes

From as far back as I can remember-

Learn from the mistakes of others, you'll not live long enough to make them all yourself. (Unknown)

There are old pilots and bold pilots, there are no old, bold pilots. (Unknown)

From my hangar wall-

If you think the runway is too short, you're probably right.

It's not an "unusual attitude" if you did it on purpose.

Tailwheels are nature's way of sorting out pilots from airplane drivers.

Life is good, Cheers, Tony

Aviation has a perfect record, we have never left one up there.

 Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.

Fighter lead briefing to wingman (number two):

I only want to hear two things from you on the radio, "two, or lead you are on fire".

(for those who may not understand, the guys in a flight check in on the radio, or confirm they understand a transmission by stating their position in the flight in order and as crisply as possible)

 Flying is the second greatest thrill know to man.  Landing is the first!

Actually as a Flight Lead i like to brief my wingman: "two or lead you APPEAR to be on fire...i'm the flight lead, i'll decide if i am on fire or not..."

Stearman flight Two:  "Turn off your smoke"

  Lead:  "I don't have any smoke"