They didn't even offer me a beer or anything. |
They see that as part of their future. We're a discovery project for them, to discover new uses for the shuttle landing facility. As far as Kennedy is concerned, it's a great runway, a runway in perfect condition, equal to the longest available in the United States. |
This is disappointing, but we've been through this before. |
This is getting very discouraging. To get this close and not be able to grab the golden ring, |
This is not just another round-the-world attempt; we mean to succeed this time. That's a tall order. |
This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet, |
This is the oldest form of aviation in the world -- ballooning -- and yet it hasn't been done yet. |
This one was very controlled, |
To fly this distance that I plan to fly, everything has to go right. So if I were to have the same fuel venting problem and lose fuel, then I would not be able to accomplish the mission and I would cut it short. |
Today's forecast shows good winds until Thursday -- but then there are possible headwinds to slow us up when we reach the English Channel, |
Today's forecast shows good winds until Thursday -- but then there are possible headwinds to slow us up when we reach the English Channel. |
We were dragged for at least a couple of miles and probably bounced 50 times before the balloon settled down enough so we could get outside the capsule and jump into the water, |
Well, that was an exciting finish. |
When Richard and I jumped out and we're in the water and we're right close to each other, I reached over and shook hands and said, 'We've survived,' |
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, |