Fossett was scouting locales for land speed record attempt , official says . Comment: Fossett made first solo , nonstop , non-refueled airplane trip around the world . The 63-year-old also made first solo balloon flight around the world .
Fossett was scouting locales for land speed record attempt , official says . Aircraft combing rugged terrain in western Nevada for Fossett and his plane . Fossett made first solo , nonstop , non-refueled airplane trip around the world . The 63-year-old also made first solo balloon flight around the world .