Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan with his Curtiss Robin airplane in New York City in 1938

Douglas Corrigan, a young aviator from San Diego, filed his intention to make a transatlantic flight with the Bureau of Air Commerce. However, his application was denied due to the lack of essential equipment on his plane, such as a radio and blind flying instruments, which were crucial for the dangerous journey.

What was the approximate amount Douglas Corrigan invested in his aviation plans?

• $500

• $2000

• $900

• $1500

Which organization did Douglas Corrigan approach with his flight intentions?

• Bureau of Air Commerce

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• International Civil Aviation Organization

• Federal Aviation Administration

Why was Corrigan's request for a transatlantic flight denied?

• Inadequate flight experience

• Absence of essential flight instruments

• Lack of financial resources

• Unfavorable weather conditions

What crucial equipment was missing from Corrigan's plane?

• Parachutes

• Life jackets

• Extra fuel tanks

• Radio and blind flying instruments

What was the primary reason for the Bureau's refusal of Corrigan's flight plan?

• High cost of the flight

• Insufficient paperwork

• Lack of a radio and necessary instruments

• Corrigan's age