I do this as a matter of personal satisfaction. To achieve something that is difficult and that stretches my ability to do it.
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To fly this distance that I plan to fly, everything has to go right. So if I were to have the same fuel venting problem and lose fuel, then I would not be able to accomplish the mission and I would cut it short.Steve Fossett
As a Scout, I learned how to set goals and achieve them. Being a Scout also taught me leadership at a young age when there are few opportunities to be a leader. Scouting values have remained with me throughout my life, in my business career and now as I take on new challenges.
Steve Fossett
I want to make this the longest flight by any type of aircraft.
Steve Fossett
Whereas my falling in the Coral Sea almost killed me -- because that was in a thunderstorm in a ruptured balloon -- the most dangerous thing in the world,
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Currently, I would say the chances are no more than 50-50. It would be devastating to have to ditch the ultimate distance record when I am in the home straight.
Steve Fossett
Fuel OK, oxygen OK, got four hours of sleep last night and physical condition is very good,
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