Chasing The Wind

The Autobiography of Steve Fossett

Steve Fossett

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Virgin Books
15 February 2013

Autobiography: sport; Air sports & recreations

In 2005, just two years before his untimely death in a plane crash, Steve Fossett completed the first solo, non-stop, non-refuelled circumnavigation of the world at the helm of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer. But what made someone like Steve give up a secure, wellpaid job for the romantic, yet dangerous world of the adventurer?

His adventurous spirit has piqued the intrigue of his fellow competitors and sports aficionados, and attracted the notice of the world.

Written just one year before his tragic death in 2007, in this dynamic autobiography Steve Fossett shares his inspirational stories in a personal, intimate voice and candidly recounts the milestones, challenges and victories that have made up his much-heralded career and paved the way to his 109 world records.

By: Steve Fossett
Imprint: Virgin Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9780753541784
ISBN 10: 0753541785
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 15 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Pilot, balloonist, yachtsman and endurance sportsman, American Steve Fossett (1944-2007) set aviation records (across the broadest possible range of flying machines) and was one of the world's best-known modern adventurers before his tragic death in a plane crash in 2007. Will Hasley is a movie and TV script writer as well as a published author. He lives and works in Los Angeles.