People often assume I assume I am a thrill seeker, but I am not. I do not enjoy roller coasters, and you won't find me bungee-jumping. ... It is a disadvantage that my pursuits are inherently dangerous. A large part… — Steve Fossett Copy Share Image
I was never comfortable with the risk of climbing in the Himalayas, or the amount of time in idleness that is involved in the… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour. — Steve Fossett Copy Share
Flying solo, you have a fair workload. I'm not only flying the balloon but doing the navigation, communications, repairing the burners, taking care of… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
A hot air balloon requires a great deal of fuel to keep it aloft, so that you can't fly it even for one day.… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
Mountain climbing was my original sport ... and I've never tired from the satisfaction of getting to the top of a mountain. — Steve Fossett Copy Share
I do have some books, but in all the distance flights I've made I've never opened the books. I've been too busy. — Steve Fossett Copy Share
Boy Scouts does very well in making Scouts aware of character and integrity and … virtues and incorporate [them] in their lives so that… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
I pick projects according to how fascinating they are to me, and it has resulted in a broad reach. My records are actually in… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
People often assume I assume I am a thrill seeker, but I am not. I do not enjoy roller coasters, and you won't find… — Steve Fossett Copy Share
