Ruth Elder takes off in plane 'American Girl' in 1927

The transcript describes the financing and acquisition of a plane by Miss Elder, who personally picked it up in Detroit. Her navigator and copilot, George Haldeman, was also her first flying instructor. A large crowd gathered to witness the first trial spin of the plane, named the American girl, which was widely publicized in newspapers.

Who was responsible for financing the construction of the plane 'American Girl'?

• George Haldeman

• The American Government

• A Detroit-based company

• Miss Elder

Where did Miss Elder personally pick up the 'American Girl'?

• Detroit

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Who was Miss Elder's navigator and copilot?

• Charles Lindbergh

• George Haldeman

• Amelia Earhart

• Howard Hughes

What was George Haldeman's role in Miss Elder's aviation journey?

• Her financial advisor

• Her mechanic

• Her first flying instructor

• Her publicist

How did the public become aware of Miss Elder's first trial flight?

• Through a radio broadcast

• Via a government announcement

• Through newspaper publicity

• By word of mouth