A nation stands united
brought together by flight
in memory of September 11th
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Overview
Beginning on August 11, 2002 and continuing through September 11, 2002, pilots across the United States will fly flights to demonstrate to a jaded public that aviation can indeed be a force for good. The goal is to develop a virtual web of flights across the country, with an aircraft taking off and landing from each public airport in the continental United States. Document your participation in this historic event by pre-registering your flights here on our web site. This event consists of the following major portions: Registered Flights
State Flags
On September 8, the flag bearers will fly their planes in a parade down the
Hudson River, past ground zero and the Statue of Liberty. Afterwards,
the state flags will be presented to officials as a gift to the people of New
York City. Events
Representative of these events is the opening ceremony at Snohomish
County Airport Paine Field in Everett, Washington on August 11. A
pancake breakfast, provided by local firefighters kicks off the first Flight
Across America flights.
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Last Updated: 07/31/02. Copyright © 2002 Flight Across America |
The Flight Across America
is a grassroots effort to inspire the nation by reinvigorating the spirit of
aviation and reigniting the belief in possibility that flows throughout
aviation’s courageous history.
