So far, I've been able to control descents and climbs to 500 feet per minute. Autopilot cannot keep up. Parachute is on in case of envelope rupture. - Steve Fossett Quotes
So far, I've been able to control descents and climbs to 500 feet per minute. Autopilot cannot keep up. Parachute is on in case of envelope rupture. Steve Fossett
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As of May when we broke the Marseilles-Carthage record, we held the six fastest outright passage records. And now Maiden has encroached on that. - Steve Fossett Quotes

As of May when we broke the Marseilles-Carthage record, we held the six fastest outright passage records. And now Maiden has encroached on that.

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This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet, - Steve Fossett Quotes

This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet,

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This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet. - Steve Fossett Quotes

This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet.

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The damage sustained to the wing last week could have been a real setback for 'The Ultimate Flight' record attempt. The repair was a job for experts, and thankfully, we have the best working on this project. - Steve Fossett Quotes

The damage sustained to the wing last week could have been a real setback for 'The Ultimate Flight' record attempt. The repair was a job for experts, and thankfully, we have the best working on this project.

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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, - Steve Fossett Quotes

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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I really like the association with NASA. This is where the great things in aerospace start from. - Steve Fossett Quotes

I really like the association with NASA. This is where the great things in aerospace start from.

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I want to make this the longest flight by any type of aircraft. - Steve Fossett Quotes

I want to make this the longest flight by any type of aircraft.

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Takeoff was a bit scary, to say the least. I had to use most of the runway to get off the ground. This was particularly hairy, as I couldn't have aborted even if I had wanted to. - Steve Fossett Quotes

Takeoff was a bit scary, to say the least. I had to use most of the runway to get off the ground. This was particularly hairy, as I couldn't have aborted even if I had wanted to.

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Takeoff was a bit scary, to say the least. - Steve Fossett Quotes

Takeoff was a bit scary, to say the least.

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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 Quotes

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.

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