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

**oldrider** · 7th September 2007, 08:37

Meanwhile back in the desert, I wonder how Steve is getting on? :spudwhat:

Best whishes Steve, hope the world hears from you

John.

**terbang** · 7th September 2007, 08:50

Yup, it isn't lookin too good for him. The range on one of those Citabria things can't be that great so it must be in pretty rugged terrain if they can't see him. The Citabria is a stocky little aircraft that would be quite adept to landing in rough terrain if it was just an engine failure scenario. If he had pulled off a successful forced landing, then I am sure he would have transmitted a signal by now. Not looking good at all. Lets hope he's still OK.
I sit in my air conditioned cockpit, well into the stratosphere at just a tad under 900 KM/h sipping terrible airline coffee. Passengers are enjoying a movie, snacks and anticipate their journeys. An everyday occurrence that we all take for granted. For me its become a regular job.
Just over 100 years ago this was all made possible by a couple of 'boy scout' type adventurers who, not too dissimilar to Steve Fosset, put their money and their balls on the line to achieve something. Pity they didn't get into the coffee business. I am sure that they also had, from within the comfort of their boring lives, an element of jealous eyes upon them as well, gleefully speculating on their demise. A sad part of human nature I guess. As a fellow aviator (this'll bring someone out of the woodwork) I appreciate Fossets achievements in aviation as we motorcyclists appreciate the likes of Bert Munroe or John Britten's contributions to motorcycles.

**tri boy** · 7th September 2007, 10:27

I will consider the glass is still 1/2 full. So long as he has survived the landing without serious injury, and can find, or has water, realistically he can easily last 20--30 days. But if water is an issue, then that will cut the time to 5--10days.
Humans don't need food for at least 20 days, but water.......

**jonbuoy** · 7th September 2007, 11:03

Good for him, still not afraid to take a risk even though he could be sat on his arse sunning himself on a beach somewhere. I'd say its not looking good, can't believe he wouldn't have set his beacon off or had an irridium in his pocket.

**JimO** · 7th September 2007, 16:23

Originally Posted by SimJen

whats the point of posting, obviously its gonna aggravate people.
Perhaps you're just seeking attention! Lets hope you're in the middle of nowhere broken down one day, and noone gives a shit about you......
Personally I hope they find him alive and well. Perhaps an engine problem and he ditched it safely...

whats the point of posting anything on this site, if i was broken down in the middle of nowhere i wouldnt expect anybody to give a shit especially someone in arsefuck USA, of course he ditched it and survived, him and elvis are probably sharing a cheseburger

**Finn** · 7th September 2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by jimjim

if i was broken down in the middle of nowhere i wouldnt expect anybody to give a shit

I think you're onto something there.

**merv** · 7th September 2007, 18:20

Originally Posted by jimjim

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

So with all that how come you sound so bitter? Is it just too cold in Dunners at the moment?

**ManDownUnder** · 7th September 2007, 18:25

Originally Posted by terbang

The Wrights flew, Hillary climbed Everest, Armstrong walked the moon and Blake sailed around the world in 80 days. All possible due to an adventurous human spirit. Nowadays we live in a society of OSH induced apathy and computer unreality. Our heroes and adventurers are nearly all gone but for a small handful who have to fund themselves, such as Steve Fosset. Lets hope they find him.

Dude you and I haven't seen eye to eye on a number of ocassions... but this one we really do.

What he said!

**98tls** · 7th September 2007, 19:25

Originally Posted by jimjim

whats the point of posting anything on this site, if i was broken down in the middle of nowhere i wouldnt expect anybody to give a shit especially someone in arsefuck USA, of course he ditched it and survived, him and elvis are probably sharing a cheseburger

Bad news jim...........he landed in good old oamaru safe and sound.Your just pissed off cause Southland gave Otago a hiding last weekend.Let it gooooooo

**JimO** · 7th September 2007, 20:01

Originally Posted by merv

So with all that how come you sound so bitter? Is it just too cold in Dunners at the moment?

not bitter....he means nothing to me

**terbang** · 7th September 2007, 20:05

Originally Posted by jimjim

not bitter....he means nothing to me

Well then you should have said nothing.

**NordieBoy** · 7th September 2007, 20:35

Originally Posted by Swoop

Typical. Of all the exotic aircraft he has flown over the years, a boring little single-engined plane, that anyone could own, appears to be the most dangerous.

It was a Citaborea - Possibly not boring.

**JimO** · 7th September 2007, 20:37

Originally Posted by terbang

Well then you should have said nothing.

why when its been so much fun, i get infracted, insulted, red repped several times, warned that the mods are watching me planning a strike of infractions of mass destruction, what happens next is someone going to tell my mum on me