US Air Mail Tour
USA Flight Club Operations Panel
US Air Mail Tour
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About The Tour:
In 1922, the United States Airmail Service stood at the forefront of aviation innovation, transforming mail delivery across the country. Originally launched in 1918, airmail had evolved by this time into a more organized and increasingly reliable system, connecting major cities from New York to San Francisco. Mail was transported primarily in modified World War I-era de Havilland DH-4 biplanes, with pilots navigating using basic instruments, landmarks, and rail lines. Flights were often hazardous, with open cockpits exposing pilots to harsh weather and limited visibility. Despite these challenges, airmail pilots became known for their skill, courage, and pioneering spirit. A major breakthrough in 1922 was the introduction of a lighted transcontinental airway system. Rotating beacons and illuminated landing fields allowed for night flying, significantly reducing delivery times and making coast-to-coast airmail service faster and more dependable than ever before. This period marked a critical step in the development of modern aviation, laying the groundwork for today’s commercial air travel and nationwide logistics networks. U.S. airmail from 1922 represents both technological progress and the daring human effort that helped connect a growing nation.
Tour Status
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Achievement Award
US Airmail Tour
Tour Legs
Note: You can bid for multiple legs at once. Unflown bids are canceled after 168 hours, which is 7 days.
Note: Please make sure you put a bid on the flight you want to fly and stay in order.
If you fail to follow the correct order, your flight will be deleted.
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Flight No. 1000, Leg 1 / Route: KFRG → KN96 / Distance: 200.53 nm
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Flight No. 1001, Leg 2 / Route: KN96 → K7G8 / Distance: 150.76 nm
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Flight No. 1002, Leg 3 / Route: K7G8 → K0G6 / Distance: 155.12 nm
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Flight No. 1003, Leg 4 / Route: K0G6 → KJOT / Distance: 165.2 nm
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Flight No. 1004, Leg 5 / Route: KJOT → KIOW / Distance: 151.74 nm
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Flight No. 1005, Leg 6 / Route: KIOW → KOMA / Distance: 196.83 nm
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Flight No. 1006, Leg 7 / Route: KOMA → KLBF / Distance: 216.96 nm
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Flight No. 1007, Leg 8 / Route: KLBF → KCYS / Distance: 186.76 nm
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Flight No. 1008, Leg 9 / Route: KCYS → KRWL / Distance: 114.37 nm
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Flight No. 1009, Leg 10 / Route: KRWL → KRKS / Distance: 84.7 nm
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Flight No. 1010, Leg 11 / Route: KRKS → KSLC / Distance: 140.33 nm
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Flight No. 1011, Leg 12 / Route: KSLC → KEKO / Distance: 173.52 nm
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Flight No. 1012, Leg 13 / Route: KEKO → KCXP / Distance: 206.29 nm
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Flight No. 1013, Leg 14 / Route: KCXP → KMHR / Distance: 82.63 nm
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Flight No. 1014, Leg 15 / Route: KMHR → KCCR / Distance: 49.37 nm