Achilleus Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 A search for missing record-breaking US adventurer Steve Fossett is set to resume at first light in the Nevada desert, officials say. Mr Fossett, 63, was last seen taking off from a private airfield at the Flying M Ranch near Yerington, Nevada, on Monday evening. Mr Fossett was flying a single-engine Citabria plane. Rescuers have since flown more than a dozen sorties, but they say it is like looking for a needle in a haystack. The search - suspended for the night - is due to resume at 1400 BST, officials say. See a map of the area Rescuer teams will be focusing their efforts on an area of 600 square miles (1,555 square km), but the only clue rescuers have as to his whereabouts is that he was intending to fly south. The authorities were alerted when Mr Fossett's family reported him missing after he failed to return from a trip which should have lasted just a few hours. Steve is a tough old boot. I suspect he is waiting by his plane right now for someone to pick him up Sir Richard Branson Conditions for Mr Fossett's flight had reportedly been optimal, with calm to light winds. "The Civil Air Patrol is looking for him. One problem is he doesn't appear to have filed a flight plan," Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor told the Associated Press news agency. Mr Gregor said the Air Force's Rescue Co-ordination Center in Langley, Virginia, was overseeing the search. Officials say Mr Fossett's plane was fitted with an electronic beacon which can be picked up by satellites, but have refused to comment on whether any signal has been located. Exclusive airstrip Speaking to the BBC about the disappearance of his former crewmate and one-time ballooning rival, Virgin Atlantic President Sir Richard Branson said he was confident his friend would be found safe and well. SOME OF FOSSETT'S RECORDS 1998/2002: Long-distance for solo ballooning 2001/2002: Duration for solo ballooning 2002: First solo round-the-world balloon flight First balloon crossings of Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, South Atlantic, South Pacific, Indian Oceans Seven fastest speed sailing titles 13 World Sailing Speed Record Council titles 2001: Fastest transatlantic sailing 2004: Fastest round-the-world sailing Round-the-world titles for medium airplanes US trans-continental titles for non-military aircraft "Steve is a tough old boot. I suspect he is waiting by his plane right now for someone to pick him up," Mr Branson said. "The ranch he took off from covers a huge area and Steve has had far tougher challenges to overcome in the past. Based on his track record, I feel confident we'll get some good news soon." Mr Branson's spokesman said Mr Fossett was carrying four full tanks of fuel, and was searching for empty lake beds suitable for an upcoming attempt at the land speed record. Record breaker Mr Fossett made his fortune in the American financial services industry. But he is best known for the impressive number of world records he has broken as a pilot, balloonist and sailor. He has set 116 records in five different sports, more than 60 of which remain unbroken. Last year Mr Fossett broke the world record for flying further than anyone else in history. In March 2005, he became the first person to fly a plane solo around the world without refuelling. And in 2002 he was the first person to fly a balloon around the world solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalTalker Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Why do people have to copy and paste everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Why do people have to copy and paste everything? I personally wouldn't want to rewrite a news article.. If you want to, be my guest.. OT: Neat.. Let me know when they find him. Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 This reminds me of that story about the guy that went out in the desert without telling anyone where he was going, fell down a canyon, and got his hand stuck. He had to hack it off with a pocket knife to get out, because no one was able to find him. As much as I would like to be worried about this guy, he was stupid not to file a flight plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 This reminds me of that story about the guy that went out in the desert without telling anyone where he was going, fell down a canyon, and got his hand stuck. He had to hack it off with a pocket knife to get out, because no one was able to find him. As much as I would like to be worried about this guy, he was stupid not to file a flight plan. Dang :lol: How morbid :XD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalTalker Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Why do people have to copy and paste everything? I personally wouldn't want to rewrite a news article.. If you want to, be my guest.. OT: Neat.. Let me know when they find him. But he didnt even write a single word himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 What else is there to say? Except for the fact we all wish he turns up safe. This is an article to inform, not to discuss, and as such, the OP isn't required to add their own opinion to it as much. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sour_tacos Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 He's rich... his family probably has a million dollar reward out or something. Hope they find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i didn't even know who he was until i saw the news :oops: his fault for not filling out his flight log....tsk tsk :shame: , if he would've done that he would have been found hours after he had gone missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglowery Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Why didnt he have anyone track him along the way? Man if I was traveling around the world, I would want someone tracking me just in case I get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekyhbomb Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Why didnt he have anyone track him along the way? Man if I was traveling around the world, I would want someone tracking me just in case I get lost. He wasn't traveling around that world... He was on a 'couple hour flight' searching for locations to attempt to break the land speed record. This has been all over the local news, me living in Nevada and all. I hope he gets back alright but it's really not looking hopeful; it doesn't look like the signal beacon activated or whatever on a potential crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satenza Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I think its crazy that planes can fall out of the sky with no one knowing where they are. Hope he turns up safe after a few nights in the wilderness. With so many trees in the city you could see the spring coming each day until a night of warm wind would bring it suddenly in one morning. Sometimes the heavy cold rains would beat it back so that it would seem that it would never come and that you were losing a season out of your life. But you knew that there would always be the spring as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen. When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person had died for no reason. In those days though the spring always came finally but it was frightening that it had nearly failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalTalker Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I dont think I've heard of him, but hopefully he will return safely. If he's famous, how can he go missing? I mean someone must surely notice him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If he's famous, how can he go missing? I mean someone must surely notice him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk803 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 hes a tough feller ill think he'll turn up :) In the time of peace prepare for war-General PattonDsk805 lvl 139 6* mageBlink182lover lvl 100 7* mageFounder and Current clan leader of: PunkRock Lovers(rank#4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I dont think I've heard of him, but hopefully he will return safely. If he's famous, how can he go missing? I mean someone must surely notice him. Do you always ask a pointless question in every thread you visit? This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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