Fossett alert over India, on second sleepless day of round-the-world flight attempt

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SALINA, United States (AFP) — American adventurer Steve Fossett was remarkably alert and chipper as he soared over India, on the second sleepless day of his attempt to make the first solo, non-stop flight around the world without refueling, organizers said.

"Unless he's talking in his sleep he's pretty cogent," joked project manager Paul Moore, who added that the record-breaking millionaire has gotten through numerous similar challenges due to "his level-headedness, stamina and self-reliance."

At 05:30 GMT, Fossett was at 46,750 feet (14,250 meters) after being aloft for nearly 29 hours. The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer was over northwestern India heading towards Calcutta at speeds of around 300 knots (345 miles per hour/555 kilometers per hour).

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