61 ordspråk av Steve Fossett
Steve Fossett
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.
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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.
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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.
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Frankly, I do them for the satisfaction of those achievements. I have a feeling of contentment and a satisfaction that I've done something faster or farther than anyone before.
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Fuel OK, oxygen OK, got four hours of sleep last night and physical condition is very good,
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Good, apparently there are no problems.
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I didn't read any books. I didn't get bored,
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I do this as a matter of personal satisfaction. To achieve something that is difficult and that stretches my ability to do it.
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I really like the association with NASA. This is where the great things in aerospace start from.
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I started mountain climbing with the troop in Southern California when I was 12. I thought I'd do it indefinitely, but then I found other challenges.
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I think it's time to go sailing.
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I want to make this the longest flight by any type of aircraft.
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I was really lucky to make it here today, there was a lot going on. The tension of the final part really took it out of me, but I will be fine in the morning.
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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.
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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.
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