Long Island was key in many important events related to flight, most notably Charles Lindbergh's historic flight from nearby Roosevelt Field to Paris in 1927. Click on the Related Web Page to see additional information from the Cradle of Aviation Museum's website.
To log this cache:
1. Post a photo in your log showing that you were at the location. Anywhere in the area is acceptable, as long as the photo does not reveal required information. Every log must contain a photo.
2. Answer the following THREE (FOUR when a plane returns from repairs) questions in an e-mail or message to me. Please do not post these answers anywhere in the log. Answers can be found at the waypoints. If you are with a group, only one person need send me the info along with who was there with you.
Waypoint A. What took place here in 1920 and 1925?
Note: The sign containing the answer is on a garage door. If the door is rolled up, you can not see the sign. Post a picture of yourself in front of the open garage if the sign is not visible.
Skip Waypoint B. (What is the tail number on the plane? (4 digits). If the tail number is not visible, name the "make and model" of the plane displayed.) April 2018 update - In for repair - Skip this waypoint.
Waypoint C. What is the elevation posted on Hangar 3?
Waypoint C. Who is the sponsor listed on the plaque on the fence?
Congrats to New Market Mallers for FTF!
Thanks to RCKen for clarifying some issues with the initial format of this cache!
The Space Explorer is trackable! PPJ55R
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