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Steve Fossett Quotes
«As a Scout, I learned how to set goals and achieve them. Being a Scout also taught me leadership at a young age when there are few opportunities to be a leader. Scouting values have remained with me throughout my life, in my business career and now as I take on new challenges.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«I really like the association with NASA. This is where the great things in aerospace start from.»
Author: Steve Fossett
«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.»
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 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 this is turning into a real classic test for these boats, and we're motivated to get it back. It is a complex test, planning, meteorology and precise sailing all wrapped up together -- and we do expect to see some pretty big winds.»
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
«You have to believe that you are going to succeed with this flight because a water landing would be very dangerous, ... I'm using the same capsule I've used for seven balloon flights, and it's seaworthy.»
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