THE POLAR MISSION
POLE-TO-POLE FROM THE AIR CAPITAL
THE POLAR MISSION
POLE-TO-POLE FROM THE AIR CAPITAL
DAYS TILL
TAKE-OFF
April 30, 2025 - May 3, 2025
What is the Polar Mission?
Polar circumnavigation is complete navigation around Earth through both the North Pole and the South Pole. The Rockwell Polar Flight was the first to complete a Polar Circumnavigation in 1965 that spanned more than 62 days. The Classic Lear Jet Foundation is planning their own Polar Mission from April 30 - May 3, 2025 as a fundraiser for their mission of restoring to flying condition the first Learjet delivered to a customer in 1964. Global Jetcare, an air ambulance service based in Florida, is handling all flight arrangements and donating their Learjet and crew of four in support of the Foundation’s work.
As part of the approval process for the Polar Mission, the crew must have a scientific research plan and will be conducting an EPA experiment in Antarctica in conjunction with the National Science Foundation. At each stop on the flight, the crew will perform research by placing a scale on the wing of the plane to help determine if the Earth is bigger on the Equator and document it. The crew will have to wear exposure suits during the experiment, receive scientific research training prior to the flight and sign an agreement that they will not disturb any part of the environment at any stop during the Polar Mission.
This is the second circumnavigation flight that Global Jetcare has spearheaded to raise funds for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation, with The Century Mission being the first in April of 2024, setting an official around the world speed record and raising thousands of dollars for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation.
The Polar Mission countdown to takeoff is on. If you have interest in becoming a Sponsor or simply making a donation to the Foundation. Click the buttons below. Keep checking back here for new information on the Polar Mission or follow the Facebook updates on the Foundation Page.
THE POLAR MISSION
POLE-TO-POLE FROM
THE AIR CAPITAL
DAYS TILL
TAKE-OFF
April 30, 2025 - May 3, 2025
DAYS TILL TAKE-OFF
April 30, 2025 - May 3, 2025
What is the POLAR MISSION?
Polar circumnavigation is complete navigation around Earth through both the North Pole and the South Pole. The Rockwell Polar Flight was the first to complete a Polar Circumnavigation in 1965 that spanned more than 62 days. The Classic Lear Jet Foundation is planning their own Polar Mission from April 30 - May 3, 2025 as a fundraiser for their mission of restoring to flying condition the first Learjet delivered to a customer in 1964. Global Jetcare, an air ambulance service based in Florida, is handling all flight arrangements and donating their Learjet and crew of four in support of the Foundation’s work.
As part of the approval process for the Polar Mission, the crew must have a scientific research plan and will be conducting an EPA experiment in Antarctica in conjunction with the National Science Foundation. At each stop on the flight, the crew will perform research by placing a scale on the wing of the plane to help determine if the Earth is bigger on the Equator and document it. The crew will have to wear exposure suits during the experiment, receive scientific research training prior to the flight and sign an agreement that they will not disturb any part of the environment at any stop during the Polar Mission.
This is the second circumnavigation flight that Global Jetcare has spearheaded to raise funds for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation, with The Century Mission being the first in April of 2024, setting an official around the world speed record and raising thousands of dollars for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation.
The Polar Mission countdown to takeoff is on. If you have interest in becoming a Sponsor or simply making a donation to the Foundation. Click the buttons below. Keep checking back here for new information on the Polar Mission or follow the Facebook updates on the Foundation Page.
THE ROCKWELL POLAR FLIGHT
November 14-17, 1965
Polar circumnavigation is complete navigation around Earth through both the North Pole and the South Pole. Captains Fred Lester Austin, Jr., and Harrison Finch, two retired Trans World Airlines pilots, became the first to complete a pole-to-pole circumnavigation flight between 14 and 17 November 1965 in a modified Flying Tiger Line Boeing 707-349C carrying 40 scientists, guests and crew.
To make the trip possible, the plane - nicknamed Pole Cat - had to be modified with two additional fuel tanks installed in the main cabin. The trip which started and ended in Honolulu, Hawaii took 62 hours and 27 minutes.
THE ROCKWELL POLAR FLIGHT
November 14-17, 1965
Polar circumnavigation is complete navigation around Earth through both the North Pole and the South Pole. Captains Fred Lester Austin, Jr., and Harrison Finch, two retired Trans World Airlines pilots, became the first to complete a pole-to-pole circumnavigation flight between 14 and 17 November 1965 in a modified Flying Tiger Line Boeing 707-349C carrying 40 scientists, guests and crew.
To make the trip possible, the plane - nicknamed Pole Cat - had to be modified with two additional fuel tanks installed in the main cabin. The trip which started and ended in Honolulu, Hawaii took 62 hours and 27 minutes.
THE ROCKWELL
POLAR FLIGHT
November 14-17, 1965
Polar circumnavigation is complete navigation around Earth through both the North Pole and the South Pole. Captains Fred Lester Austin, Jr., and Harrison Finch, two retired Trans World Airlines pilots, became the first to complete a pole-to-pole circumnavigation flight between 14 and 17 November 1965 in a modified Flying Tiger Line Boeing 707-349C carrying 40 scientists, guests and crew.
To make the trip possible, the plane - nicknamed Pole Cat - had to be modified with two additional fuel tanks installed in the main cabin. The trip which started and ended in Honolulu, Hawaii took 62 hours and 27 minutes.
Be a Part of Aviation History in the Making
Become a Sponsor of The Polar Mission.
We will be celebrating aviation history and our sponsors! Consider a sponsorship level to get involved and support the important mission of the Classic Lear Jet Foundation. Opportunities at the highest levels of recognition and celebration are limited.
Be a Part of Aviation History in the Making
Become a Sponsor of The Polar Mission.
We will be celebrating aviation history and our sponsors! Consider a sponsorship level to get involved and support the important mission of the Classic Lear Jet Foundation. Opportunities at the highest levels of recognition and celebration are limited.
Be a Part of Aviation History in the Making
Become a Sponsor of The Century Mission.
We will be celebrating aviation history and our sponsors! Consider a sponsorship level to get involved and support the important mission of the Classic Lear Jet Foundation. Opportunities at the highest levels of recognition and celebration are limited.
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ABOUT CLASSIC LEAR JET FOUNDATION
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is made up of current, retired and former employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started in 1962, Wichita, KS - The Air Capital City of the World.
The Mission of Classic Lear Jet Foundation
Restore
Restore the first ever production Lear Jet model 23-003 delivered to a customer to flying condition.
Connect
Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving a piece of legendary flight history!
Educate
Involve students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born.
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Secure your sponsorship today! Questions regarding sponsorship packages?
Please fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions regarding sponsorship packages? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As a result of a generous donation, the Foundation now OWNS the Lear Jet 23-003 and have started the restoration process to return the aircraft to flying condition.
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is a Kansas Not-for-profit corporation, certified by the Kansas Secretary of State on September 6, 2022. Classic Lear Jet Foundation has been granted its IRS 501(c)(3) exemption, Federal EIN 92-0413346. Donors can deduct contributions they make to CLFJ under IRC Section 170.
You can donate directly to the Classic Lear Jet Foundation using the link below.
ABOUT CLASSIC LEAR JET FOUNDATION
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is made up of current, retired and former employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started in 1962, Wichita, KS - The Air Capital City of the World.
The Mission of Classic Lear Jet Foundation
Restore
Restore the first ever production Lear Jet model 23-003 delivered to a customer to flying condition.
Connect
Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving a piece of legendary flight history!
Educate
Involve students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born.
ABOUT CLASSIC LEAR JET FOUNDATION
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is made up of current, retired and former employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started in 1962, Wichita, KS - The Air Capital City of the World.
The Mission of Classic Lear Jet Foundation
Restore
Restore the first ever production Lear Jet model 23-003 delivered to a customer to flying condition.
Connect
Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving a piece of legendary flight history!
Educate
Involve students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As a result of a generous donation, the Foundation now OWNS the Lear Jet 23-003 and have started the restoration process to return the aircraft to flying condition.
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is a Kansas Not-for-profit corporation, certified by the Kansas Secretary of State on September 6, 2022. Classic Lear Jet Foundation has been granted its IRS 501(c)(3) exemption, Federal EIN 92-0413346. Donors can deduct contributions they make to CLFJ under IRC Section 170.
You can donate directly to the Classic Lear Jet Foundation using the link below.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As a result of a generous donation, the Foundation now OWNS the Lear Jet 23-003 and have started the restoration process to return the aircraft to flying condition.
Classic Lear Jet Foundation is a Kansas Not-for-profit corporation, certified by the Kansas Secretary of State on September 6, 2022. Classic Lear Jet Foundation has been granted its IRS 501(c)(3) exemption, Federal EIN 92-0413346. Donors can deduct contributions they make to CLFJ under IRC Section 170.
You can donate directly to the Classic Lear Jet Foundation using the link below.
