Talk:Linda Finch/Archive 1

New article[edit]

This article is a new look at an interesting figure that has a tie-in to the Earhart mystique. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 00:10, 21 June 2008 (UTC).[reply]

Didn't Anne Pellegreno complete Amelia Earhart's journey in 1967, using a Lockheed L-10 owned by Trans Canada Air? 216.174.43.195 (talk) 16:49, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent question. Did not notice her name previously, however now that I am looking into it perhaps it could be another article. I have seen at this website what they say and I notice they use the wording "....similar aircraft (a Lockheed 10A Electra)..." for Pellegreno and for Finch "....a restored 1935 Lockheed Electra 10E." I'll look into this further and give you updates. If I can find enought material, perhaps a complete article. Do you have details on Pellegreno that you are fimilar with? --Doug ^talk 17:27, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Update: The uniqueness of Finch’s flight is that it was done in a rare 1935 Lockheed L-10E Electra, very similar to Amelia Earhart's. About the only exception to the original is that Finch's Electra was equipped with modern navigation and communication equipment whereas Earhart's had primitive radio communications and Finch’s Electra L-10E was modified to carry 1,800 gallons of fuel, nearly twice the capacity of Earhart's.

The Electra was produced in several variants, for both civilian and military customers. Lockheed built a total of 149 Electras.

Electra 10A

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-985-13, 450 hp. each; 101 produced.

Three built as Y1C-36 / C-36 / UC-36.
Fifteen impressed as C-36A, but later re-designated UC-36A.
Three built as XR20-1 / R20-1 for Secretary of the Navy.
One built as Y1C-37 / C-37 / UC-37 for Chief of National Guard Bureau

Electra 10-E: Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-1340-49 radials of 600 hp (450 kW) each; 15 produced. The version used by Amelia Earhart.

Finch came up with the idea of recreating Earhart's flight in 1994 when she found the remains of one of only two flight-worthy Electra 10Es in existence. Other pilots have retraced the 1937 flight, but this was the first in an aircraft almost identical to Earhart's Lockheed L-10 Electra aircraft. Finch flew a restored 1935 Lockheed Electra 10E, the same make and model aircraft as Earhart on her last journey.--Doug ^talk 21:24, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wrong A/C identity[edit]

This article refers to the aircraft as a model 10A Electra. This is not correct. Finch's airplane was a model 10E, the same as Earhart's. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bobvicki (talk • contribs) 01:48, 24 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

See revision. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 02:39, 24 October 2009 (UTC).[reply]

Removing promotional statements[edit]

Hi Linda, I note that you added some promotional statements to this article. I have removed them as it's not appropriate for an neutral, objective encyclopedia to include contact details for an appeal such as you added. Also many of your edits are unreferenced so they will have to be removed as well. Thanks, MurielMary (talk) 03:03, 13 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Cannot find a source[edit]

I cannot find a source for:

She is also a commercial licensed pilot for this and other types of aircraft.^{[citation needed]}
At the CAF, she flew World War II aircraft, including the T-6 and Corsair. She wanted to tell the story of the planes and their pilots. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) brought to life the heroes and the struggle to defend our nation and allies.^{[citation needed]}
Finch was the head coordinator and primary sponsor of the CAF Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, (S/N: 44-90368, marked as 44-33240).^{[citation needed]}
It reached 2.2 million children worldwide, used by more than 76,000 educators. It was deemed by the Department of Education to be the first large internet educational program of its kind.

–CaroleHenson (talk) 19:49, 3 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Lawsuits[edit]

Doug Coldwell I am not sure what to do about some lawsuits that I have found that relate to:

multiple instances of negligence of nursing home residents, such as significant bed sores (which seems in part caused Texas to enact a law to double the fines for repeat occurrences)
the death of 91 year old male resident whose death was partially attributed to high sugar levels, which were supposed to be monitored by staff
some sort of financial mismanagement related to HUD loans.

I can come up with at least six sources for this information. Here's a link] of hundreds of hits.–CaroleHenson (talk) 00:23, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe ending the Business career category with something like: "There were lawsuits tried against Finch and her businesses related to patient care and HUD financing." - and add a few sources.–CaroleHenson (talk) 01:13, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Yes = the principle of KISS I believe would be best here. Many times that is best AND here is one of those instances. YOUR wording looks real good to me. Thanks. --Doug Coldwell (talk) 10:13, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Doug Coldwell (talk) 11:47, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent, thanks!–CaroleHenson (talk) 17:18, 4 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion[edit]

The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion:

Linda Finch, June 2007.jpg

Participate in the deletion discussion at the nomination page. —Community Tech bot (talk) 18:08, 28 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I removed that image from the article and added another on commons here (a .gov file).–CaroleHenson (talk) 21:24, 28 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Close paraphrasing review[edit]

Work place for review

Previous approach, told not the best way to go

Duplication detector[edit]

1. Stewart, Jocelyn Y. (March 18, 1997). "Pilot Sets Out to Finish What Earhart Started". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

After revisions here ECD 0% DD. A number of two- or three-word combinations that would be hard to remove from the article: "Earhart's plane, Earhart's Electra, navigational gear" Alternating use of "circumnavigate", "fly around the world", etc.

5. Plummer, William (April 7, 1997). "The Sky's the Limit". People Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

No change. ECD 2.9% DD Used circumnavigate which solved a problem for the LA Times article but then made an issue for People. There are "only so many ways to re-word" "Earhart tried (attempted) to become the first pilot to circumnavigate the world (fly around the world)." "Global Positioning System navigational gear" is the name of the gear. Thought about taking out "navigational gear", but then the sentence is awkward / isn't as clear.

8. Roen, Peg (November–December 1997). "Flying on Faith, Hope, and History". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2020.

No change. CDR [1] A quote and "Texas Attorney General's office.

11. "Linda Finch-Aviator-businesswoman-author". Pilot's Post PTY Ltd.

2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

15. "Heirhart". Texas Monthly. March 1, 1997. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

19. "Wings of Dreams - May 28, 1997 (transcript)". PBS. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2023

26. Booth, William. "Finch comes full circle to honor Earhart". The Washington Post online. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

Newspaper and other manual comparable sources[edit]

2. Goyer, Robert (1996). "Re-creating-and completing-Amelia's famous flight". Flying Magazine. Vol. 123, no. 11. p. 28. ISSN 0015-4806. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

3. Linda Finch". Gathering of Eagles Foundation. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

4. "Ghost Flight: Pilot prepares to re-create around-the-world flight". Hartford Courant. February 9, 1997. p. 12. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

6. "Earhart flight is just one of her high goals - part 1". Tampa Bay Times. St Petersburg, Florida. February 16, 1997. p. 27A. Retrieved March 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

–CaroleHenson (talk) 15:41, 29 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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