EARHART FLIGHT REENACTMENT TO RESUME AFTER TERRORIST ATTACK
EARHART FLIGHT REENACTMENT TO RESUME AFTER TERRORIST ATTACK
HOBBS, New Mexico (Wireless Flash) Good news for folks following a California womans reenactment of Amelia Earharts 1928 journey across America: It is due to resume later today (Sep. 21). Since the terrorist attacks last week, pilot Carlene Mendieta and her bi- plane have been grounded in Hobbs, New Mexico, waiting for the FAA to clear planes that use visual flight rules to fly again. Now, the approval has come through and the Mendieta will continue on with the remainder of the flight. She isnt even behind schedule, because she had planned to take a week-long break. The Earhart imitator will finish her cross-country trip on October 5th in Rye, New York, weather permitting.
Fri 09-21-01