Aviation Trivia

Who was the first African American and Native American female pilot?

• Jane Adams

• Bessie Coleman

• Betty White

• Elizabeth "Betsy" Ross

Answer explanation

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license. She was a famous aviator and became well-known for her stunt flying and aerial tricks. This extraordinary woman was a pioneer in aviation, helping to break barriers for African Americans and women alike.

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license. She was a famous aviator and became well-known for her stunt flying and aerial tricks. This extraordinary woman was a pioneer in aviation, helping to break barriers for African Americans and women alike.

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First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

• Amelia Earhart

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Dolla Dawson

Answer explanation

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward."

- Amelia Earhart

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward."

- Amelia Earhart

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Who was the first female airline pilot?

• Katherine Stinson

• Phoebe Omlie

• Helen Richey

• Bobbi Trout

Answer explanation

After leaving Central Airlines, Richey continued to perform at air shows. In 1936 she teamed with Amelia Earhart in a transcontinental air race, the Bendix Trophy Race. Richey and Earhart came in fifth, beating some all-male teams.

After leaving Central Airlines, Richey continued to perform at air shows. In 1936 she teamed with Amelia Earhart in a transcontinental air race, the Bendix Trophy Race. Richey and Earhart came in fifth, beating some all-male teams.

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Who was the first woman enshrined in the Aviation Hall of Fame?

• Fay Gillis Wells

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Amy Summers

• Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Answer explanation

Jacqueline Cochran was an American pilot and business executive. She pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots of her generation. She set numerous records and was the first woman to break the sound barrier on 18 May.

Jacqueline Cochran was an American pilot and business executive. She pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots of her generation. She set numerous records and was the first woman to break the sound barrier on 18 May.

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What was the estimated percentage of active FAA pilot certificates held by women in 2016?

• 84%

• 30.1%

• .5%

• 6.7%

Answer explanation

Of the 10,964 pilots in the U.S. Air Force today, only 708—just 6.5 percent—are women. The majority fly mobility aircraft and fewer than 3 percent fly fighters.

Of the 10,964 pilots in the U.S. Air Force today, only 708—just 6.5 percent—are women. The majority fly mobility aircraft and fewer than 3 percent fly fighters.

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