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Download: The Early Birds 1910 – 1916

Pilots who flew before January 1, 1917 are called the Early Birds. That’s the cut-off date because that’s when civilian aviation in the United States ceased to exist, in preparation for what would become World War I. Civilian flight had … Continue reading

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Book Report: Before Amelia, by Eileen F Lebow

Because of the fame of Amelia Earhart, many people mistakenly believe that she was the very first woman pilot – and indeed the only woman pilot before the modern day! But Amelia Earhart didn’t earn her pilot’s license until May … Continue reading

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