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Why did Charles Lindbergh pass up the opportunity to take a parachute with him on his famous flight

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He felt he did not need it because he would be over water the whole flight so there was no purpose
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Answer:

The correct answer is he decided to make room for more gasoline.

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Charles Lindbergh was a famous aviator that flew across the Atlantic Ocean in the first solo airplane flight across the Ocean in what is considered a very risky voyage. Lindbergh's decision to include more gasoline in his gear instead of taking with him a parachute and a radio was heavily criticized. He was given the nickname of "the flying fool" for taking this unnecessary risk.

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