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Print this story Adventurer Steve Fossett was declared legally dead in February, five months after taking off from a private airstrip on a Nevada ranch. No trace of wreckage was found after a massive weekslong search that involved thousands of people, including those that examined satellite images on the Internet, hoping to spot any clue that might solve the mystery of his disappearance. The search is not over. The Associated Press reported this week that a team set off Monday intent on scouring mountainous, heavily wooded areas in the Sweetwater Mountains, hoping to find Fossett's body. It's a tribute to Fossett that these efforts continue. He gained admirers and fans around the world as he set more than 100 world endurance and speed records in aviation and sailing. Salina played a role in one of his greatest accomplishments; when he flew GlobalFlyer around the world, solo, without refueling. The flight began and ended in Salina and mission control was located on the campus of Kansas State University at Salina. Students played key roles in the operation. The feat drew international attention to our community, our airport, and to aviation and technology programs at K-State-Salina. Many media outlets came here to report on Fossett's record-setting attempt, including members of the British press, general interest magazines, major wire services and regional newspapers. Fossett was surprised and impressed with the rock-star treatment he received here. Crowds welcomed him when the aircraft first came to Salina. They saw the adventurer off when he began his historic flight. His successful return was a banner event where thousands cheered his arrival. Those present experienced an historic event on a scale that few encounter in their lifetimes. It is bittersweet to recall those heady days, when Salina was mentioned in news reports around the world, when celebrities stepped into local restaurants for lunch, when the town buzzed with the latest GlobalFlyer news. It was an extraordinary time, something we will long remember. Those memories are made even more special now that this great adventurer is gone. -- Tom Bell Editor & Publisher |
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