Despite receiving headline coverage across the country, the support of several cabinet departments, and from Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen, the plans were rejected by experienced pilots, the Navy, and Governor Bone.
Meskipun mendapat sorotan di seluruh Amerika Serikat, dukungan dari beberapa kementerian dan petualang Arktik Roald Amundsen, rencana ini ditolak oleh sejumlah pilot berpengalaman, Angkatan Laut, dan Gubernur Bone.