#108 “Abdul fell out!”
"Norton’s “phrase-book” consisted entirely of foul retorts, most of which began, featured or ended with the ubiquitous 'F-word'. "
"Norton’s “phrase-book” consisted entirely of foul retorts, most of which began, featured or ended with the ubiquitous 'F-word'. "
"For the first time in my air show comedy career, I borrowed another cub in which to perform my act that weekend. "
"We don’t get any Trolls commenting on OUR stuff (well one Troll did refer to me as a “Dumbass”) but, for the most part, they’re all too busy watching those other videos while munching those Cheetos."
"If there is one control that the beginning tailwheel pilot has difficulty with, it’s the rudder. I can’t tell you how often I hear a student say of the airplane, “It just doesn’t go the way I want it to!”
“if you’re ever in trouble, just give Flicka her head and she’ll bring you home”.
"We train ourselves every time we take to the air."
Some of my expressions get used a lot. They also prove to be fodder for good-natured ribbing on the part of my friends and students. As is often the case,…
"At fifteen, she’s one of the youngest students I’ve taught. Predictably, she learns fast. Couple that with a lot of natural ability and interest and you’ve got a student who is great fun for a teacher".
"Most pilots cannot land power-off on a spot that is located 1200 feet directly below them."
" The Migs had been hurriedly painted with Ukrainian colors and the trident-looking symbol of Ukraine. It may have looked like it was painted with a broom but, by gawd, it wasn't Soviet anymore!"