Fossett was scouting locales for land speed record attempt , official says . I 'm involved in , '' Fossett said , in response to a question about whether anything scares him . 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 . 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 .