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Sub-topic: Distance Flying
Question Type: Advanced

*How ling did it take for Cal Rodgers to fly across Long Beech California?

Answer: Four Days (189)
Reference: The First To Fly: Aviation's Pioneer Days. Sherweed Harris. 1970-1991

Sub-topic: English Channel Crossing
Question Type: Advanced

*Who was the first to cross the English Channel? When was the crossing completed?

Answer: Bleriot, July 25, 1909 (page 89)
Reference: The First To Fly: Aviation's Pioneer Days. Sherweed Harris. 1970-1991

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