RULES OF THE AIR

1. Every takeoff is optional. Every landing is mandatory.
2. Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous.
3. It's always better to be down on the ground wishing you were up there than being up there wishing you were on the ground.
4. The ONLY time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.
5. When in doubt, hold on to your altitude. No-one has ever collided with the sky.
6. A 'good' landing is one from which you can walk away. A 'great' landing is one after which they can use the plane again.
7. Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.
8. Stay out of clouds. The silver lining everyone keeps taking about might be another airplane going in the opposite direction.
9. Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take offs you've made.
10. There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing. Unfortunately no-one knows what they are.
11. 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.
12. Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.
13. It's always a good idea to keep the pointy end going forward as much as possible.
14. Remember, gravity is not just a good idea. It's the law. And it's not subject to repeal.
15. There are old pilots and there are bold pilots. There are, however, no old bold pilots.
16. Remember--  the sky above you, the runway behind you and the gas in the hanger won't help you once airborne.