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began plans for his famous over-water flight from Omaha to New Orleans. On November 3rd he gave exhibitions at both Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa.

November 6th Tony left Omaha on the first leg of the flight to New Orleans. He reached Kansas City on the 9th and there installed a larger fuel tank so he could make longer hops. On November 17th he reached St. Louis, completing 771 miles, having made exhibition flights at many points along his route. He was greeted by a large crowd to celebrate his feat, having completed the longest Hydro cross-country flight in record. At St. Louis the plane and engine were given a thorough check. As he started to leave on November 21st the plane caught fire and the resulting damage delayed him until November 25th. He reached Memphis, Tennessee on December 2nd and Vicksburg, Mississippi December 9th. Suffering from an attack of appendicitis Tony arrived at New Orleans on December 16th to finish the cruise. It had been necessary to lift him into the plane for the last lap of his journey and he was immediately attended by a physician upon arrival at New Orleans. He was elated, however, for he had set a new World Hydro Distance Record of 1,973 miles that would easily stand for some time. To him this trip had been a real pleasure and his main desire was to demonstrate the safety and convenience of Hydro cruising for sport. He had carried a passenger between points at times, charging $1 per mile. He also carried move men and mail, and put on exhibitions at many points for the crowds who had gathered to see him.

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