"Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those wh…"

"I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to."

"Half the fun of a race is in the preparation for it."

"The stars are not so far away as we think."

"Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price."