Famous quotes by Aviators

AviatorsAviators are a few of one of the most daring and also courageous individuals worldwide. They have pushed the limits of human expedition and also attained incredible tasks of aeronautics. From the very first powered flight to the very first supersonic flight, aviators have gone to the leading edge of air travel background. Right here are some motivating quotes from a few of one of the most famous pilots in background, supplying understanding right into their passion for flight and also their determination to get to brand-new elevations. Whether you're an aspiring aviator or simply looking for some inspiration, these quotes will definitely influence you to grab the sky.
Small: When the weight of the paper equals the weight of the airplane, only then you can go flying
Donald Wills Douglas
"When the weight of the paper equals the weight of the airplane, only then you can go flying"
Donald Wills Douglas, Aviator
Small: I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I cant really remember what happened
Mathias Rust
"I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean
Mathias Rust
"I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: There were sometimes from forty to sixty English machines, but unfortunately the Germans were often in the min
"There were sometimes from forty to sixty English machines, but unfortunately the Germans were often in the minority. With them quality was more important than quantity"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
Small: Adventure is worthwhile in itself
Amelia Earhart
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself"
Amelia Earhart, Aviator
Small: To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death
Jacqueline Cochran
"To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death"
Jacqueline Cochran, Aviator
Small: I didnt tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didnt think m
Mathias Rust
"I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what would happen afterwards"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby
Mathias Rust
"I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby. I landed there and taxied into Red Square"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena
Mathias Rust
"I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I had one companion. He was a teacher from the Ukraine who spoke English so we could communicate a bit.
Mathias Rust
"I had one companion. He was a teacher from the Ukraine who spoke English so we could communicate a bit. I learnt a few Russian words, but it was hard to concentrate"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and I thought Id cause casualties
Mathias Rust
"My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and I thought I'd cause casualties"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I wanted to choose somewhere public, because I was scared of the KGB
Mathias Rust
"I wanted to choose somewhere public, because I was scared of the KGB"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now Im more cautious. Im proud that I was able to do w
Mathias Rust
"You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm more cautious. I'm proud that I was able to do what I did - psychologically it was a great wall to climb - but sometimes I regret it"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: Imprisonment hit me so hard - much harder than I had thought
Mathias Rust
"Imprisonment hit me so hard - much harder than I had thought"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: After that I couldnt show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents,
Mathias Rust
"After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were my only friends. For so many people, this thing with the nurse was confirmation that I must be mad or mentally ill"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world. It will take time to find a solution
Mathias Rust
"Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world. It will take time to find a solution. It's similar to the situation between East and the West at the time of my flight"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians
Mathias Rust
"My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians would torture me. They told me not to do it again!"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism
Mathias Rust
"I regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost their jobs
Mathias Rust
"The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost their jobs"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books
Mathias Rust
"My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasnt enough space
Mathias Rust
"I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I got my private pilots license in autumn 1986
Mathias Rust
"I got my private pilot's license in autumn 1986"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: I dont have my pilots licence anymore, but Im still very political
Mathias Rust
"I don't have my pilot's licence anymore, but I'm still very political"
Mathias Rust, Aviator
Small: When you design it, think how you would feel if you had to fly it! Safety first!
Donald Wills Douglas
"When you design it, think how you would feel if you had to fly it! Safety first!"
Donald Wills Douglas, Aviator
Small: Dream no small dream it lacks magic. Dream large. Then make the dream real
Donald Wills Douglas
"Dream no small dream; it lacks magic. Dream large. Then make the dream real"
Donald Wills Douglas, Aviator
Small: We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the ne
"We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the next day we were ordered to take the field"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
Small: It is better that ones customers come to ones shop than to have to look for them abroad
"It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
Small: Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to
"Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
Small: One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremend
"One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those fellows from above"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
Small: My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose
"My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose"
Manfred von Richthofen, Aviator
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