Presented by Flying Over Time
Spirit99 Gala: Hidden Figures of Flight
July 21, 2026 · Los Angeles, California
The Anniversary when 30 Million Hearts Looked Skyward!
Why Your Ticket Matters Right Now
A plane changed history. One engineer designed it. Almost no one knows his name.
Time is short, and capacities are strictly limited. By securing your seat today, you aren’t just attending an event—you are directly funding history. Every ticket and table sponsorship powers Flying Over Time’s certified 501(c)(3) mission to bring mobile STEM/STEAM programs, drone adventures, and aviation career mentorship to girls and at-risk youth who lack access.
An Unforgettable Evening
- The Vibe: Live music, fine art, and period-inspired flair from the golden age of flight.
- The Curated Auction: Bid on ultra-rare aviation photography, historic artifacts, and fine art pieces.
- Refined Hospitality: Savor 1920s-inspired cuisine and custom craft cocktails.
- The Dress Code: 1920s-inspired cocktail & vintage gala attire is highly encouraged.
Who is Donald Hall?
“The truth will come out, eventually.”
— Donald Albert Hall, Sr. 1968
Donald A. Hall (1898–1968) was the chief engineer at Ryan Airlines who designed the Spirit of St. Louis in just 60 days! His career started in Brooklyn, NY and stretched from Garden City, Long Island with Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Corp., to the Douglas Company, Ford Aviation, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft/Convair, and eventually the Navy at North Island, San Diego. Charles Lindbergh chose Ryan Airlines specifically because he believed in Hall’s ability after meeting him for the first time in February, 1927.
Yet for nearly a century, Hall’s name has been forgotten.
Sponsorship & Table Packages
- Student Programs: Hands-on STEM/STEAM workshops, drone programs & aviation education for K-12 and at-risk youth
- Archival Preservation: Protecting and exhibiting Donald A. Hall’s historic photographs and documents
- Community Outreach: Expanding access to mentorship and career development in aviation and technical fields
Sponsorship benefits include:
- Premium table reservations for your group
- Brand visibility at a landmark cultural event
- Exclusive access to the photograph unveiling
- Direct impact on underserved youth in STEM
- Recognition as a patron of aviation history
Interested in sponsorship?
Live Music Extravaganza
Curated Auction
1920s-Inspired Cuisine
The Details
Date: July 21, 2026
Location: Casa Vertigo, Los Angeles, California
Dress Code: 1920s-inspired cocktail & gala attire encouraged
Tickets: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Presented by: Flying Over Time, a certified 501(c)(3) educational charity
About Flying Over Time
Flying Over Time is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching art and science through the lens of history. Through hands-on STEM programs, aviation workshops, drone adventures, and exhibitions, Flying Over Time inspires the next generation of innovators — especially girls and at-risk youth — to explore aviation, engineering, and technical careers.
Your support is tax-deductible and goes directly to the mission. Donate directly and support the 600,000 kids we will reach.
Don’t Miss This Historic Evening
The hidden figures of the Spirit of St. Louis has waited 99 years to be seen.