Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer
Steve Fossett – obituary
Obituary: Record-breaking tycoon adventurer believed to have died in desert crash
Record-breaker Fossett flies into trouble after 26,000-mile non-stop solo flight
American pilot Steve Fossett was last night forced to make an emergency landing of his Virgin Global Flyer after it developed problems as it headed to Manston in Kent. The craft was diverted to Bournemouth after making the longest single aircraft flight ever, writes Robin McKie.
Up and away on the longest non-stop flight
Steve Fossett, the 61-year-old millionaire adventurer, will circumnavigate the globe once before deciding whether to continue across the Atlantic for a second time to attempt a landing in England.
Fossett begins new flight record bid
Soft landing for solo round-world flight
Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo, non-stop around the world yesterday when the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer arrived in the small Kansas town of Salina at 1.50pm local time (7.50pm GMT) after a flight lasting 67 hours, two minutes and 38 seconds.
Fossett has record in sight
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Focus on FossettFossett sets new flight record
GlobalFlyer to cross Pacific despite setback
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Fossett on trackHighflying adventurer's global bid hangs on a wind and a prayer as fuel runs out
Halfway mark near in record flight attempt
GlobalFlyer back on track after early hiccups
Fossett flight back on track after GPS failure
Round-the-world record bid under way
Round-the-world record bid set for takeoff
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The story so far ...Solo flight around globe enters virgin territory
Around the world in 80 hours
Jane Perrone on the latest challenge facing adventurer Steve Fossett and Sir Richard Branson.
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