The first solo nonstop is a grand endeavor,

This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour.

The good thing about flying solo is it's never boring.

Flying solo, you have a fair workload. I'm not only flying the balloon but doing the navigation, communications, repairing the burners, taking care of the equipment.

Whereas my falling in the Coral Sea almost killed me -- because that was in a thunderstorm in a ruptured balloon -- the most dangerous thing in the world,

I would think in Kevin's case that he has to be very pleased. He's making one of the finest balloon flights ever, and he had not previously made a long balloon flight. It's outstanding so far.