 The plane was modified to contain a modern Global Positioning System, increased gasoline capacity, and modern communications equipment.She followed Earhart's route as closely as she could and completed the 26,000 mile trip around the world in 73 days.Partnered with Pratt & Whitney, who funded the restoration and flight, Finch established the "You Can Soar" educational and motivational program that allowed students in 200,000 classrooms to follow her flight.