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Latest NewsWednesday, August 21 - AirLifeLine, the oldest and largest national volunteer pilot organization in the United States, with over 1,400 volunteer pilots nationwide, has graciously offered to assist the Flight Across America Flag Bearers in case they are not able to complete the flight to New York because of illness or medical issues, mechanical issues, mishaps, or other unforeseen circumstances. Friday, August 16 -
Thursday, August 15 - New interactive map of all registered flights at AeroPlanner.com! View all of the 1,200+ flights that have been registered. View map... Sunday, August 11 - Flight Across America kicks off! Across the country, pilots took to the skies Sunday beginning the month-long celebration of flight and memorial to those affected by the 9/11 attack. The opening ceremony at Paine Field in Everett, Washington was attended by hundreds with dozens of aircraft flying in, then flying out across the state. Notable speakers, including Erik Lindbergh and author John Nance were joined with local celebrities and elected politicians. All spoke movingly about the importance of aviation to the nations heritage and future. Read more... Thursday, August 8 - Advanced Data Research providing state-of-the-art Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for Molly's Spirit of America flight. More... Thursday, July 25 - Erik Lindbergh will be the keynote speaker for the Flight Across America opening ceremonies, August 11 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. A pilot and flight instructor, Erik recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of his grandfather's own solo flight across America and Atlantic ocean. More... Wednesday, July 24 - Molly @ AirVenture 2002! Molly Peebles, Flight Across America's Executive Director, is promoting the project at the Experimental Aircraft Association's yearly AirVenture convention, better known as "Oshkosh." Yesterday she was interviewed for the daily newspaper of the event. More... Monday, July 22 - The aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the Sea-Air-Space museum docked in Manhattan will be the site of the State Flag presentation. The fifty state flags, flown to the NYC area by chosen flag bearers, will be presented to representatives of the people of New York City. More... Tuesday, July 16 June 24 June 3 May 31 May 30 May 29 May 21 May 20 May 16 May 10 April 29 May 4 |
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