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.

What was the reaction of the crowd during the first trial spin?

What significant event was publicized by the nation's newspapers?