Remember, gravity is not just a good idea. It's the law. And it's not subject to repeal.

There are old pilots and there are bold pilots. There are, however, no old, bold pilots.

Every takeoff is optional. Every landing is mandatory.

Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous.

The propeller is just a big fan in front of the plane used to keep the pilot cool. When it stops, you can actually watch the pilot start sweating.

The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival. Large angle of arrival, small probability of survival and vice-versa.

Reliable sources report that mountains have been known to hide in clouds.

You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck.

Helicopters can't fly; they're just so ugly the earth repels them.

Good judgement comes from experience. Unfortunately, experience usually comes from bad judgement.

It's always a good idea to keep the pointy end going forward as much as possible.



Those computer gremlins are at work again. I finished typing my joke and was switching over to put in some emoticons and whoosh - said joke just disappeared so here I go again for a second time. Just take heed gremlins, leave my typing alone.