What was the name of Calbraith's Wright model EX plane?
The Comet
The Vin Fiz
The Pioneer
The Transcontinental
Answer
The Vin Fiz, Calbraith P. Rodgers' modified Wright Model EX biplane, holds the distinction of being the first aircraft to successfully complete a transcontinental flight across the United States. With its open cockpit and rudimentary navigation instruments, Rodgers embarked on this perilous journey in 1911, battling harsh weather conditions and numerous mechanical setbacks.
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