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Nancy Bird Walton (1915–2009), pioneering Australian aviator who founded the Australian Women Pilots' Association; Zheng Wang (Julie Wang, Wang Zheng, 王争) (born 1972), first Asian woman to circumnavigate Earth in an airplane, first Chinese person to fly solo around-the-world; first Chinese female pilot to fly around the world [74] [75] [76]
The Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as The 99s, is an international organization that provides networking, mentoring, and flight scholarship opportunities to recreational and professional female pilots. Founded in 1929, the Ninety-Nines has 153 chapters and 27 regional 'sections' across the globe as of 2022 ...
Katherine became the fourth licensed female pilot in the U.S., she began touring as a stunt pilot and became one of the country's most famous female aviators. [11] 173 Bernetta Adams Miller, fifth woman. 188 Ruth Bancroft Law, aka Ruth Law Oliver, sixth woman. 303 Marjorie Stinson, (sister of Katherine) the ninth licensed female pilot in United ...
In 1978, a group of former WASPs formed the Women's Military Pilots Association (WMPA). [196] In 1975, Yola Cain became the first Jamaican-born commercial pilot and flight instructor. [151] The following year, Cain became the first female pilot with the Jamaica Defence Force and in the 1980s would become the first woman pilot for TransJamaica Ltd.
Chinyere Kalu, (née Onyenucheya) becomes Nigeria's first female pilot. [167] Judy Cameron becomes the first woman pilot hired by Air Canada. [168] A group of former WASPs forms the Women's Military Pilots Association (WMPA). [169] In January, Gráinne Cronin becomes the first woman to fly for Ireland's national carrier Aer Lingus.
The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots (MWP) is a non-profit museum and research institute that seeks to preserve the unique history of women in aviation.It is located on the second story [2] of the international headquarters building of the non-profit International Organization of Women Pilots: The Ninety-Nines ("99s") on the grounds of Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Aviation is a male-dominated industry. Here's what it's like to be a female pilot for the U.S. carrier with the highest percentage of female pilots.
U.S. Marine Corps' First Class of Women Aviators 2021 WAI Founding Board of Directors 2013 Patty Jean Wagner: 2020 Patty Wagstaff (1951–) 1997 Emily Howell Warner (1939–) 1992 Florene Miller Watson (1920–2014) 2005 Fay Gillis Wells (1908–2012) 1992 Whirly-Girls, International Women Helicopter Pilots 1998 Edna Gardner Whyte (1902–1992 ...