60 Quotes by Steve Fossett

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.

Mountain climbing was my original sport ... and I've never tired from the satisfaction of getting to the top of a mountain.

People often assume I assume I am a thrill seeker, but I am not. I do not enjoy roller coasters, and you won't find me bungee-jumping. ... It is a disadvantage that my pursuits are inherently dangerous. A large part of my effort is to reduce risk.

The good thing about flying solo is it’s never boring.

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.

I do have some books, but in all the distance flights I’ve made I’ve never opened the books. I’ve been too busy.