| 1921 |
Bessie Coleman |
First African-American female aviator to qualify for an international
pilot's license from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.
More on Bessie Coleman |
| 1924 |
Ruth Nichols |
First woman to earn an international hydroplane license. |
| 1929 |
Ninety-Nines
founded |
Women pilots form this female aviators club with Amelia Earhart
as president. The name comes from the fact that out of 126 female
licensed pilots, 99 of them joined. |
| 1929 |
Elinor Smith |
Sets solo flight endurance record of 13 hours and 16 minutes. |
| 1929 |
Bobbi Trout |
First woman to fly all night.
More
on Bobbi Trout |
