Steve Fossett... Let's see him get out of this one

[SVboy]

What a tossa! Hope you dont fall off your trike and need help from others at some stage. He is a human being, who puts his money where his mouth is, and chooses an individual, if somewhat risky pathway through life. Gee, a little like bike riders perhaps....but I doubt you have the insight to make that connection...

[imdying]

Would rather hear about this guy than the eternally pathetic thugby world cup.

[JimO]

What a tossa! Hope you dont fall off your trike and need help from others at some stage. He is a human being, who puts his money where his mouth is, and chooses an individual, if somewhat risky pathway through life. Gee, a little like bike riders perhaps....but I doubt you have the insight to make that connection...

bla bla bite me

[Freakshow]

I couldn't care if they find him or not. Yeah he made his millions on his own blah blah blah but how many times has he failed in the middle of now where and required others to risk their lives trying to save him. I don't belive skill put him in record books more likely statistics did. The odds are eventually one of his missions will be completed.

[Finn]

all the money in the world wont make a plane fly if it doesnt want to. am i the only one who doesnt give a shit if this guy has bought the farm, lets face it he is a attention seeker and is getting plenty now

You're a moron jimjim. Shall we take a look at your life achievements? Go on, I need a good laugh.

[peasea]

Would rather hear about this guy than the eternally pathetic thugby world cup.

Bling to you.
Rugby sucks more than a big-dollar whore.

[SVboy]

Ha Ha Bite you? Mate I wouldnt piss on you if you caught fire! HaHa

[FkNAmerican]

I think Jimjim has a serious case of testicle envy.........what other possible reason could he have for hating such an aviation pioneer......one who, by all accounts, is a good person......not to mention a tough old sonofabitch.

[FkNAmerican]

oh and Freakshow, you are just as full of shit as Jimjim. Its so damn easy for benchwarmers like you to piss on other peoples parade with shit like that..."oh, its just statistics...eventually he's gotta achieve something".......what a load of shit.

You can say that about ANY great achiever. Most of them tried over and over again before they got it right. Does that take away from the fact that they actually had the balls to get back up and try again??? Hell no. In fact, it makes thier acievement all the more impressive in my book. Its not mere statistics......there are far more accurate words to describe it. Here are a few:

Perserverance
Gumption
Fortitude
Bravery
Steadfastness
Bravery
Spirit

I doubt any of the above apply to you which is why you so cavalierly dismiss such noble achievers as examples of mere statistics.....and while the man is missing and possibly dead no less!!!

[James Deuce]

I think you find Freakshow that the agencies or individuals that "rescued" (more likely briefed and paid to be on standby during a record attempt) Mr Fosset have all benefited either financially or equipment-wise. I doubt that any agency would be out of pocket at the end of the process.

Without people like him, we're just a bunch of cabbages leeching a living and wasting oxygen.

[Finn]

Without people like him, we're just a bunch of cabbages leeching a living and wasting oxygen.

Cabbages produce oxygen Jim... But I know what you're trying to say.

[FkNAmerican]

Actually, the "agencies" that are out looking for Mr Fossett do this sort of thing all the time.....and not just for famous or rich people. Its called the Civil Air Patrol. They arnt really putting any more or less effort into the search......the only real diff. is that its getting more media coverage.

Basically, the reality of the situation is that the Civil Air Patrol is comprised of people who just love to fly.....and when you can combine flight hours with the pride of actually helping people (not to mention potentially saving a life or two)....well, it just adds to the fun.

And yeah, I guess I'd have to agree that anyone and everyone in civil aviation the world over has benefited, albeit in a small way, from the achievements of Mr. Fossett. He's pushed the boundaries of what we can do as humans that much more out there.....and thats almost always a good thing.

[JimO]

Actually, the "agencies" that are out looking for Mr Fossett do this sort of thing all the time.....and not just for famous or rich people. Its called the Civil Air Patrol. They arnt really putting any more or less effort into the search......the only real diff. is that its getting more media coverage.

Basically, the reality of the situation is that the Civil Air Patrol is comprised of people who just love to fly.....and when you can combine flight hours with the pride of actually helping people (not to mention potentially saving a life or two)....well, it just adds to the fun.

And yeah, I guess I'd have to agree that anyone and everyone in civil aviation the world over has benefited, albeit in a small way, from the achievements of Mr. Fossett. He's pushed the boundaries of what we can do as humans that much more out there.....and thats almost always a good thing.

perhaps OSAMA has him

[JimO]

You're a moron jimjim. Shall we take a look at your life achievements? Go on, I need a good laugh.

here finn...... age 47, self employed 25 years, 3 high achieving children in sport and school, happily married for 27 years, own 2 houses, 4 cars, 3 motorbikes, boat, no criminal record, have travelled extensivlly, still have all my teeth and hair. Shure i havnt been around the world in a hot air balloon or made billions like fossett but he is a hero. what are your life achievements i suppose they will be way better than mine but feel free to fill us in

[JimO]

I think Jimjim has a serious case of testicle envy.........what other possible reason could he have for hating such an aviation pioneer......one who, by all accounts, is a good person......not to mention a tough old sonofabitch.

i didnt say i hated him i said i didnt give a shit wether he bought the farm and was sick of hearing about him...so he means nothing to me much the same as you mean nothing to me....chummmmmmp