The Business Aviation Quiz: Women In Aviation
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The only woman to hold every class of pilot and instructor rating. Who is it?
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Martha King
Martha King, co-owner of King Schools and inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
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She was known as Queen of the Aircraft Industry. Who is it?
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Olive Ann Beech
Olive Ann Beech, the first woman to run an aircraft manufacturing company, became president and chairman of the board of Beechcraft at age 47.
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The first woman in the U.S. and the second woman in the world to earn a pilot’s license. Who is it?
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Harriet Quimby
Harriet Quimby earned her pilot’s license in 1911. She was tragically killed in an aircraft accident in 1912.
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She said, "Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.” Who is it?
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Amelia Earhart
The words belong to aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
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She became the first American woman to earn a glider pilot’s license. Who is it?
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Anne Morrow
Anne Morrow Lindbergh also learned Morse code and a radio operator’s license.
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She was the first African American of either sex to earn a pilot’s license. Who is it?
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Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman traveled to France to earn a pilot’s license as none of the American schools would teach blacks. She earned the license in 1921, returned to America and took up stunt flying to earn money.
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How did you get on?
Test your industry knowledge more in the previous Business Aviation weekly quizzes.
Can you identify these women who made their place in aviation history?