"With a big enough engine you can make a barn door fly" – who said that?

Have found the above early pilot and mechanic uttered these words according to the website http://www.paulrichterttwalegend.com/

I get re-directed to another search site, with search results for many combinations of “Paul Richter” without any TWA component) “TWA” without any Paul Richter content, etc.

You added an extra “t” in the “TWA” part.

Here is the correct link:
http://www.paulrichtertwalegend.com/index.html

And the quote:

“Give me enough power and I can fly a barn door.” Paul E. Richter Jr.

In 1924, Paul earned his pilot license #309 and in 1927, Airplane and Engine mechanic’s license #702 and Air Transport license #501. He died in May 1949 at 53 years old.

Paul E Richter is he the man?

Have found the above early pilot and mechanic uttered these words according to the website http://www.paulrichtertwalegend.com/

It is a popular saying that “with a big enough engine you can make a barn door fly”. But who said that first? I have seen it attributed to Henry Farman or to Charles “Speed” Holman, but can you suggest a credible source to identify the true author of the saying?
Thanks in advance!

Wicked Witch of the North?

Interestingly a search for Flying Barn Door threw up this?
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=flyng+barn+door&view=detail&id=7C789103DC53A298F793E7170AFA4E119002AB44&first=61&FORM=IDFRIR

I obtained the info. from the above site.
http:abadeo.com/books/quote-book.httml
Your Dave Henderson does not seem to be capable of such a quote.:D

I see, so which Dave Henderson?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Henderson_%28disambiguation%29

Hmm, i thought the quote went, “The F4 Phantom is living proof that given enough power even a brick will fly”

Saab Draken J-35 was often quoted as flying Flat Iron !

Hmm, i thought the quote went, “The F4 Phantom is living proof that given enough power even a brick will fly”

Was this the same bloke who said ….” When you’re up to your **** in alligators , its pointless trying to drain the swamp “

The Quote Book

I obtained the info. from the above site.

http:abadeo.com/books/quote-book.httml

Your Dave Henderson does not seem to be capable of such a quote.:D

Thanks!
This David Henderson?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Henderson_%28British_Army_officer%29
Do you mind sharing a link to your source?

Who is Dave Henderson

According to a book of quotes on the net-Dave Henderson:eek: Plus google has lots of mentions of the quote but most seem to be reusing it.