REAL TIME UPDATE 1448 EST Despite fuel
management problems that threatened an early end to his world
record attempt, pilot/adventurer Steve Fossett has landed his
Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer at its base in Salina, Kansas. That
makes Fossett the first person ever to circumnavigate the world
solo, without refueling.
REAL TIME UPDATE -- 0950 EST Worries over
whether he has the fuel to go the distance, Steve Fossett
nonetheless continued on his journey toward a world record Thursday
morning, piloting his Global Flyer toward its base in Salina, KS,
and breaking at least one record on the way.
Providing State-Of-The-Art Video Communications For Fossett's
Flight
The Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer project team has joined forces
with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to test
state-of-the-art live video communications equipment during the
Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer record attempt.
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