Ernest K. Gann Quotes

Nobody who gets too damned relaxed builds up much flying time.

The emergencies you train for almost never happen. It's the one you can't train for that kills you.

Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps.

I want a boat that drinks 6, eats 4, and sleeps 2.

It's remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.

Rule books are paper - they will not cushion a sudden meeting of stone and metal.

There is no more alluring airspace in the world than the slit up a China girl's dress.

The only characteristic all airliners share is that upon proper urging they are normally capable of leaving the earth's surface.