Salina Airport Authority Announces
Salina, Kan.
January 31, 2005
The launch date for the world-record attempt by
record-setting pilot Steve Fossett, could now be
February 8, 2005. Flying the Virgin Atlantic
GlobalFlyer, Steve will attempt the first solo, non-
stop, non-refueled around-the-world flight that will
launch from and land at the Salina Municipal Airport,
known as "America's Fuel Stop".
February 6th no longer looks good due to an area of
low pressure and other unfavourable Take-Off
conditions. February 8th is now a date being
considered. Further forecasts closer to the date will
help firm up the exact day of Take-Off.
