Personally Im sure the Fuel Crisis was to boost Press attention....but never the less, its an outstanding feat; not just of technology but of human endurance (and fatigue management).
Fosset has been airborne for 63hrs as I type this. Only a few hrs to go....and he'll land with 6+hrs fuel in tanks; amazing really.
According to the website, GlobalFlyer, at the light weights its at now, will not descend with the engine at idle! Apparently you have to lower the gear to descend......so without jinxing the man, it seems he could indeed glide to his heros welcome.
Bon chance, enjoy your porcelin toilet and a horizontal sleep.
