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Amelia Earhart Becomes Airborne
Amelia Earhart flew her first plane sometime in 1920, and this sparked a life long fascination of adventure for Amelia Earhart. -
Flying Lessons
Amelia Earhart begins flying lessons on this date that will become crucial in her later adventurous flights across the world. -
Flying License
Amelia Earhart receives her pilots license in 1921, and this would mark the beginning of a professional flying career for her. -
Height Record
In 1922 Amelia Earhart flew her plane up to 14,000 feet in elevation, and this was the record for the highest flight by a woman. This provided a rallying point in which woman from across the nation could support their new found hero. -
International Pilot's License
Amelia Earhart receives her international pilots license and she is the 16th woman to do so, and this marks both a significant milestone in her flying career and her contribution to women's rights. -
Crossing The Atlantic pt. 1
In 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger, but this was not enough to satisfy her hunger for adventure. This flight catapults Amelia Earhart into fame. -
The 99s
Amelia Earhart was a cofounder and the first president of the 99s, which was the first national organization for women airplane pilots. This was yet another contribution from Amelia Earhart to women's rights and to aeronautics. -
Another record
On July 5 1930 Amelia Earhart sets the women's flight speed record. Her top speed was 181.18 mph, and this would mark the beginning of seven records that she set between 1930 and 1935 that would make her even more famous. -
Crossing The Atlantic pt. 2
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, which further advanced aeronautics, but more significantly women's rights. -
An Outstanding Airwoman
In 1934 Amelia Earhart received the Harmon Trophy that was given to her as America's Top Airwoman. This would continue Amelia Earhart's trend of setting records and winning awards that peppered her career as a pilot. -
The Disappearence
Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan are flying over the Pacific Ocean on July 2 1937 when they lose radio contact and eventually they become lost. Both Earhart and Noonan disappeared, and many search efforts were launched in hopes of finding the two pilots. -
The Conclusion
On January 5 1939, Amelia Earhart is declared legally dead after the many attempts to locate her were unsuccessful. This marked the end of an illustrious career in navigation, and several contributions to women's rights that were made by this American Hero.
