Recent News Blog

CNN is reporting that a massive search is underway for Steve Fossett. He was last seen last evening leaving the Hilton Ranch flying a Citabria. The terrain in that region of western Nevada/eastern California is very remote and mountainous.

We are all wishing for Steve’s safe return!
The Perlan Team

Perlan pilots Steve Fossett and Einar Enevoldson and the rest of the Perlan Team are preparing for the 2006 season in El Calafate, Argentina.Some of the team is headed for Argentina already.

The Perlan Team has chosen to fly during the 4-week period from August 27 - September 24, 2006. The site chosen to base out of is again El Calafate, Argentina (as was the site in 2005).

The polar vortex is built up and mature over the southern hemisphere at this time (lower right image). We will keep this site updated on the weather conditions as the flying season approaches.

This website will be updated as the season nears and as the team prepares to leave for Argentina!

The Perlan Team will be heading for the South Island of New Zealand to stage out of Omarama some time between June 15th - August 31st, 2002. The following images show the stage location.

New Zealand Complete Island

New Zealand South Island

Steve Fossett and Einar Enevoldson expect to be soaring out of Californa City Airport today.

Preparing to fly with 40+ mph surface winds at the California City Airport.

Tow plane preparing to tow Einar Enevoldson and Steve Fossett.

Holding on in 40+ mph winds.

MM5 Data -click image to enlarge.