May 14–15, 1934 – George R. Pond and Cesare Sabelli flew a Bellanca Pacemaker, named Leonardo da Vinci powered by a 300 horsepower Wright J-6 Whirlwind engine, in an attempted non-stop flight from Bennett Field to Rome, but were forced to land at Lahinch, Ireland, after 32:00 hours due to a fuel system problem.