Good Luck Steve Fossett

[Marki]

And hes off , 3 and a half day flight ahead

So around the world and then just keep going as far as you can !!!

83% of the planes weight is fuel

[Marki]

So looks like he is going to do it, 69 hours into his flight he is now back over the Atlantic at 49,000 ft heading fo Kent international airport

>> Edited by Marki on Saturday 11th February 10:40

[Scooby_snax]

The no going back point is at 1030

[Scooby_snax]

He is going for it....hope he has enough fuel left...pity the ETA at Manston is 7pm otherwise may have got some good pix

[Marki]

Scooby_snax said:

pity the ETA at Manston is 7pm otherwise may have got some good pix

Yes ,, now where is the photo opportunity in that

[FourWheelDrift]

www.virginatlanticglobalflyer.com/MissionControl/Tracking/

Passing over South Wales at the moment.

>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Saturday 11th February 16:08

[FourWheelDrift]

Over Bath now, seems to be ahead of schedule I think.

Landing now expected at 5pm, get your cameras out, it'll still be light.

>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Saturday 11th February 16:28

[ZR1cliff]

Marki said:

83% of the planes weight is fuel

Jeez you wouldnt want to crash with that lot on board

[FourWheelDrift]

Looks like he's diverted and landed at Bournemouth.

[robinhood21]

Seems to be landing at Bournemouth?

[dirkgently]

FourWheelDrift said:

Looks like he's diverted and landed at Bournemouth.

I hope hes landing at Hurn airport or he`s in deep doo doo

[robinhood21]

Seems there was a generator problem, so was diverted and has now safely landed.

[dirkgently]

Think I`ll go for a quick look

[Marki]

Great effort ,, i bet the Bearded fool is pished off he could not pose in front of the cameras

[robinhood21]

Smack on the runway.....W1.83480 N50.78135 Have just Google Earthed it.

[Scooby_snax]

Think I made a good call was about to set off for Manston but thought if he landed after 5 the sun would have set and wouldnt get decent pix