About
American adventurer and pilot who made five flights around the world, including one in a hot air balloon.
Before fame
He made his fortune on Wall Street and used his earnings to fund his adventurous career in aviation.
Trivia
He disappeared while preparing for a flight over Nevada.
Family life
He married Peggy Fossett in 1968.
Associated with
He was a close friend of fellow adventurer and aviation pioneer Richard Branson.
