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. A gas balloon, which usually uses helium, has the problem that the helium cools at night… — 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 Image
This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour. — Steve Fossett Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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