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Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.

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Felix Baumgartner
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: April 20
Boxer
Daredevil
Military Personnel
Racing Automobile Driver
Skydiver
Felix Baumgartener
Supersonic Skydive
Highest sky dive
Fearless Felix
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Aviation
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Especially
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Space
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When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you do not think about gaining scientific data. The only thing you want is to come back alive
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This claustrophobia was the only weakness I had. It's not my fault. It's just in my mind.
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I once wanted to be a stuntman. I was constantly on the front pages when I was a base jumper. But if I were a stuntman, my name would only appear right at the end of the closing credits, even though I'd risked my life for others.
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I love a challenge, and trying to become the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall is a challenge like no other.
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The only limit is the one you set yourself.
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I'm now a member of a pretty small club.
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Never accept your limitations - because there are NO limitations.
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One of the most exciting moments was standing out on top of the world, 30 seconds before stepping off.
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