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«I would think in Kevin's case that he has to be very pleased, ... He's making one of the finest balloon flights ever, and he had not previously made a long balloon flight. It's outstanding so far.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«So far there have been few problems. A broken winch was readily repaired by the crew, as was a batten problem in the mainsail. Sailing winds have been excellent and at one point we were flying a hull.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«Today's forecast shows good winds until Thursday -- but then there are possible headwinds to slow us up when we reach the English Channel.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«So while I've been tied up with my balloons and my gliders, I've lost considerable ground in terms of maintaining longevity in sailing records.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«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.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«I would think in Kevin's case that he has to be very pleased. He's making one of the finest balloon flights ever, and he had not previously made a long balloon flight. It's outstanding so far.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«It will be very close. I'm stretching the limits of the airplane.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«I do this as a matter of personal satisfaction. To achieve something that is difficult and that stretches my ability to do it.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«I want to make this the longest flight by any type of aircraft.»
Author: Steve Fossett
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