Bessie Coleman was the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license. She was a famous aviator and became well-known for her stunt flying and aerial tricks. This extraordinary woman was a pioneer in aviation, helping to break barriers for African Americans and women alike.

First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward."

- Amelia Earhart

Who was the first female airline pilot?

After leaving Central Airlines, Richey continued to perform at air shows. In 1936 she teamed with Amelia Earhart in a transcontinental air race, the Bendix Trophy Race. Richey and Earhart came in fifth, beating some all-male teams.

Who was the first woman enshrined in the Aviation Hall of Fame?

Jacqueline Cochran was an American pilot and business executive. She pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots of her generation. She set numerous records and was the first woman to break the sound barrier on 18 May.

What was the estimated percentage of active FAA pilot certificates held by women in 2016?

Of the 10,964 pilots in the U.S. Air Force today, only 708—just 6.5 percent—are women. The majority fly mobility aircraft and fewer than 3 percent fly fighters.

According to indeed what is the average salary of a Pilot in IL?

___% of the population has a fear of flying.

What is the world's busiest Commercial Airport in the U.S.?

The busiest commercial airport in the world is the Hartsfield – Jackson Airport (ATL) in Atlanta. Based on its passenger traffic the airport has been the busiest starting in 1998. The airport averages over 260,000 passengers every day.

What percent of the world's population has been on an airplane?

Which aircraft has the most parts?

The Boeing 747 is the most well-known wide-body commercial airliner and cargo transport aircraft in the world. The jumbo jet is recognized as the first huge body aircraft ever manufactured. The massive jet is comprised of six million parts.

Jane Garvey was the first female Administrator of the U.S. _____________ from 1997 to 2002.

An elite team of black female mathematicians at NASA help win the space race and advance the quest for equality. 

Name the 3 NASA engineers.

What is this actress name from the movie Airplane!