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Flight Quotes

Sayings that soar, from spaceflight to imagination.

From an astronaut's reflection on commanding a single Apollo mission to a poetic take on a 'flight of fancy,' this page brings together lines where flight means both literal travel and a state of mind. For more sky-themed sayings, see our Air quotes.

It is said the boundless steppes of Asia gave flight to tales of heroes and heroines because the conditions there are so harsh.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

One man's observation is another man's closed book or flight of fancy.

Quotes by Willard Van Orman Quine

He who commands an Apollo flight will not command a second one.

Quotes by Wally Schirra

I would be delighted to show my film in the Viennale. I do not offer press kits. I do not offer stills. I do not offer screeners. I do not offer DVD's. I do not offer posters. I require a...

Quotes by Vincent Gallo

Air Quotes

And the first flight of the tether satellite happened in '92, and I was the backup on that flight.

Quotes by Umberto Guidoni

And then my chance really happened in 1996 when we added the second flight of the tether satellite.

Quotes by Umberto Guidoni

Yes, I am a pilot. I am a flight instructor and a commercial pilot.

Quotes by Treat Williams

Give the enemy not only a road for flight, but also a means of defending it.

Quotes by Thomas Hardy

There is no substitute for taking off in flight in front of a live audience.

Quotes by Tempestt Bledsoe

Flights Quotes

This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour.

Quotes by Steve Fossett

I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. Then, I'd pick up the speed of the ball in the first 30 feet of its flight and knew how it would...

Quotes by Stan Musial

Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical and insignificant, if not utterly impossible.

Quotes by Simon Newcomb

Once you are assigned to a flight, the whole crew is assigned at the same time, and then that crew trains together for a whole year to prepare for that flight.

Quotes by Sally Ride

So most astronauts are astronauts for a couple of years before they are assigned to a flight.

Quotes by Sally Ride

Flown Quotes

I slept just floating in the middle of the flight deck, the upper deck of the space shuttle.

Quotes by Sally Ride

I will flight for the people until my last breath.

Quotes by Rodrigo Duterte

Flight without feathers is not easy.

Quotes by Plautus

Dick Dart emerged from the ether during a flight from New York with my wife and children to Puerto Rico.

Quotes by Peter Straub

The flight was extremely normal... for the first 36 seconds then after that got very interesting.

Quotes by Pete Conrad

Fly Quotes

I get the first flight out from anywhere I am because I have to come home to my kids.

Quotes by Paula Poundstone

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme of this quotes collection?
This page brings together quotes about flight—both literal flights, like spaceflight and aviation missions, and the more figurative sense of imagination taking off. It's a mix of reflection on aerospace history and lighter, poetic uses of the word.
Are there quotes about space missions here?
Yes, a couple of the quotes reference real space and satellite work, touching on how rare it is to command more than one such mission and how tether-satellite projects advanced over the years.
Does "flight" always mean literally leaving the ground?
Not always. One quote plays with the phrase 'flight of fancy' to describe imagination rather than any aircraft, which is common in quote collections built around a single word with multiple meanings.
Where can I find more quotes about flying in general?
For a broader set of quotes on aviation and flying, the Fly quotes page is a good next stop, alongside similar pages built around aircraft and air travel.
Can I use these quotes for an aviation-themed post?
Definitely, several lines here reference real missions and could suit an aviation or space-themed caption; pairing one with the Air quotes page can help if you want a wider range of related lines.

These quotes touch on satellites, filmmakers guarding their creative vision, and the many ways people describe leaving the ground behind. Continue exploring with our Flights or Fly collections.