SARLDO 0 #26 September 5, 2007 More often than not, there is no fire upon impact with light General Aviation aircraft."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #27 September 5, 2007 chances of him flying over restricted airspace (area 51 and its surrounding ranges) and getting shot/escorted down?-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #28 September 5, 2007 Right, but what the speculation is relating to the non-function of the beacon is that it may have been destroyed in fire, whether that is the one on the plane or this watch that he may have had. If that is the case, it seems like it would make the crash, if that is what it is, more visible._____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #29 September 5, 2007 QuoteRight, but what the speculation is relating to the non-function of the beacon is that it may have been destroyed in fire, whether that is the one on the plane or this watch that he may have had. If that is the case, it seems like it would make the crash, if that is what it is, more visible. True, but if there was a fire, assuming he has crashed, and given the dry state of the terrain right now, one would only have to proceed to the edge of the wild fire still burning to find the source (i.e. the aircraft)"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #30 September 5, 2007 QuoteJust speculation, but being only 100 miles away, wouldn't a plane that is burning that much be relatively easy to spot? I have no idea. You would think so.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #31 September 5, 2007 Quote chances of him flying over restricted airspace (area 51 and its surrounding ranges) and getting shot/escorted down? Ah hell! He we go with the conspiracy already.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #32 September 11, 2007 So Richard Branson paid to have Google Maps updated and take new pictures...there's a link where people are given a small square of land that they can look at online...if there is nothing there, they pass, or if there is something that is possibly an airplane, they flag it. If anyone is interested, it's on www.stevefossett.com. They have a couple of pretty substantial leads, but it's unbelievable that it's been this long. We thought of going and jumping into one of the possible sites, but just imagine getting hurt and then having 2 rescue efforts to worry about... Anyway, we all know what the likely outcome is, but until something is found, I guess there is always a glimmer of hope. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #33 September 11, 2007 QuoteMore often than not, there is no fire upon impact with light General Aviation aircraft. That's what I was thinking reading through here... Hope they find him safe...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #34 September 11, 2007 Quote We thought of going and jumping into one of the possible sites, but just imagine getting hurt and then having 2 rescue efforts to worry about... That is good to hear and smart too.Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #35 September 11, 2007 It's just frustrating. The lady here at work found it, and it's been tough getting a hold of someone. One person says it's been searched, another says it hasn't. She's been friends with Steve for 14 years, so has talked to the people who are heading up the search, and emailed Richard directly since he'll likely listen and make sure that it's acted upon. This aircraft is 17 miles from the ranch, looks like it's on the ground (which it 'could' be flying and look like it's on the ground in the picture), wasn't there last week, is about the right size, and a seemingly bright color. *crossing fingers*_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #36 September 13, 2007 (bump) any updates? ...havent been able to listien or watch new the last few days. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #37 November 4, 2008 Seems like some closure on this story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7707397.stm JC If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #38 November 4, 2008 Wow, did they really need to go on and on about animals eating his corpse?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #39 November 4, 2008 Would you expect any less from the media? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
