Steve Fossett

“This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour.”

“A hot air balloon requires a great deal of fuel to keep it aloft, so that you can't fly it even for one day. A gas balloon, which usually uses helium, has the problem that the helium cools a...”

“Flying solo, you have a fair workload. I'm not only flying the balloon but doing the navigation, communications, repairing the burners, taking care of the equipment.”