Steve Fossett: Made it non-stop around the world

rkmsuf · 03-03-2005, 01:51 PM

Somebody get that man a fresh pair of shorts.

cartman · 03-03-2005, 01:54 PM

Pretty cool! We are running out of undone accomplishments for adventurers.

stkelly52 · 03-03-2005, 02:11 PM

Interesting, just yesterday they were saying that he didn't have enough fuel.

Axxon · 03-03-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stkelly52

Interesting, just yesterday they were saying that he didn't have enough fuel.

But then he had those bean burrito's for dinner and viola problem solved.

moriarty · 03-03-2005, 02:48 PM

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On Wednesday, Fossett thought he might have to abort the attempt and land in Hawaii after the support team at Mission Control here discovered he had 2,600 pounds (1,181 kilograms) less fuel than expected.

The 3,350-pound (1,522-kilo) single-engine aircraft lifted off from here with 18,100 pounds (8,210 kilos) of fuel on Monday.

But by 0400 GMT Thursday, Fossett and his crew determined that he had sufficient fuel to continue onward.

"The jet stream has been extraordinary. That allowed me to make up some time. In addition I've practiced fuel conservation." Fossett said.

Probably had enough fuel all along, just wanted to get some extra attention.

judicial clerk · 03-04-2005, 11:31 AM

I thought this had already been done by Dick Rutan.

cartman · 03-04-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

I thought this had already been done by Dick Rutan.

It was, but he also had a co-pilot, so they were able to trade off on piloting and get rest. Steve is the first guy make the flight solo.

Leonidas · 03-04-2005, 07:10 PM

Not sure what the big deal is. The US Air Force has been doing non-stop around the world flights for some 50 years now.

03-03-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Steve Fossett: Made it non-stop around the world Pretty cool! We are running out of undone accomplishments for adventurers. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-03-2005, 02:11 PM	#3
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Interesting, just yesterday they were saying that he didn't have enough fuel. __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

03-04-2005, 07:10 PM	#8
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	Not sure what the big deal is. The US Air Force has been doing non-stop around the world flights for some 50 years now. __________________ Molon labe

03-04-2005, 11:31 AM	#6
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	I thought this had already been done by Dick Rutan.

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