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Originally Posted by on-ramp
Another arrogant rich guy who thinks they impervious to disaster. the Superman complex.
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Dunno. Looks like the man had skills.
Following are some of Fossett's aviation accomplishments:
* 1998/2002: Long distance record for solo hot-air ballooning
* 2001/2002: Duration record for solo hot-air ballooning
* 2002: First solo balloon flight around the world
* 2005: First solo nonstop and non-refueled circumnavigation of the world in a single engine jet airplane
* 2002: One of aviation's highest awards: the Gold Medal of the Federation Aeronatutique Internationale
* 2004: fastest sailing circumnavigation of the world
* Ten of 21 Glider Open awards