Amelia Earheart

Amelia's Love of Flying

Jul 24, 1897

Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas, on July 24, 1897. In those days, airplanes were not nearly as common as they are today. Earhart was 12 years old before she ever saw an airplane, and she did not take her first flight until 1920. Amelia Earhart was so thrilled by her first airplane ride that she quickly began to take flying lessons.

Began Flying Lessons

Jan 23, 1921

In 1921 Amelia first started flying lessons with Neta Snook.

First Plane

Jul 11, 1921

In July 1921 Amelia bought her very first two-seat plane with help from her mother.

Pilot License

Dec 12, 1921

Amelia was the 16th women to receive her pilot's license in December 1921.

Broke Women's Altitude Record

Oct 22, 1922

Amelia rose to 14,000 feet in the air breaking the women's altitude record.

First Women to Fly Across the Atlantic

Jul 17, 1928

In July 1928 on a 2-day expedition Amelia was the very first women to fly across the Atlantic ocean.

Fall of 1928

Oct 12, 1928

In the fall of 1928 Amelia published her first book, toured, and lectured.

Elected

Oct 12, 1929

In fall of 1929 Earhart was elected as a official for the National Aeronautic Association.

Speed Record

Jun 25, 1930

Set women’s speed record of 100 kilometers with no load and with load of 500 kilograms.

Speed Record

Jul 5, 1930

Set speed record for 181.18mph over a 3K coarse.

First Women to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic

May 20, 1932

Amelia was the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932.