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She was flying a Lockheed Electra 10, a small airliner converted to her specifications.

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She was flying a Lockheed Electra 10, a small airliner that was to become a famous design.

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What kind of plane did Amelia Earhart drive?

Amelia was flying the Lockeed Model 10 Electra on her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the earth, when she disappeared over the Central Pacific Ocean, near Howland Island.


When did Amelia Earhart disappear?

Amelia Earhart disappeared in the Pacific Ocean, while on the way to Howland Island. Her plane mysteriously vanished during her 1937 attempt to fly around the world. To this day, despite many theories, neither she nor her navigator (Fred Noonan) nor their plane have ever been found.Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 during an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe in in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.


Did Amelia Earhart have a role model?

no Amelia Earhart did not have a mentor but she did think about becoming and learning how to fly because she went to a plane show


How many airplanes did Amelia Earhart own?

It has been established that the famous Aviatrix actually OWNED only two planes. a Lockheed Vega in Red and Gold ( now inthe Smithsonian NASM) and the lost Electra model l0-E used in the Fatal Global expedition. (there were two electras built for this mission, one was severely damaged in an accident- in Hawaii, the other she took with her and Mr. Noonan. She actually owned only these two planes- plus possibly an Avro Avian nicknamed the Canary.


What is Amelia Earhart's contributions?

Wireless Telegraphy (Code form) and The Monotype machine were patented in the Year l897, when she was born. The Monotype is a typesetting machine no longer used but having the same basic keyboard as a typewriter(or modern computer) They normally had two keyboards in paralell(one in reserve) and the whoole complex weighed 2500 Lbs, as much as a Jeep. The Oldsmobile Curved Dash model was inthe design stages in l897. also.

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What kind of plane did Amelia Earhart drive?

Amelia was flying the Lockeed Model 10 Electra on her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the earth, when she disappeared over the Central Pacific Ocean, near Howland Island.


What Amelia's plane was called?

The Lockheed Model L0-E Electra she was flying when she disappeared was simply called "the Electra."


How did others feel about Amelia Earhart?

Some people thought Amelia Earhart was a role model but others didn't.


What was Amelia Earheart's plane called?

The Lockheed Model L0-E Electra she was flying when she disappeared was simply called "the Electra."


When did Amelia Earhart disappear?

Amelia Earhart disappeared in the Pacific Ocean, while on the way to Howland Island. Her plane mysteriously vanished during her 1937 attempt to fly around the world. To this day, despite many theories, neither she nor her navigator (Fred Noonan) nor their plane have ever been found.Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 during an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe in in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.


Who were Amelia Earhart's role model?

Previous flyers...male and female


How did Amelia Earhart disappeare?

During an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937 in a Puredure- funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Amelia Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Fascination with her life, career and disappearance continues to this day.


Who was Amelia Earhart's role model?

I believe it was Frank Hawks, or possibly Charles Lindbergh.


Who was Amelia Earhart's role model?

I believe it was Frank Hawks, or possibly Charles Lindbergh.


What did Amelia Earhart mostly do for a living?

During the 1930's Amelia Earhart was known for her long distance flying. She was married to a wealthy publisher, and did not have to have a day job.The rest is the first bit from Wikipedia:Amelia Mary Earhart. July 24, 1897 - disappeared 1937) was a noted American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots. Earhart joined the faculty of the Purdue University aviation department in 1935 as a visiting faculty member to counsel women on careers and help inspire others with her love for aviation. She was also a member of the National Woman's Party, and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.During an attempt to make a circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937 in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Fascination with her life, career and disappearance continues to this day.


Did Amelia Earhart always want to be a pilot?

Amelia wanted to become a pilot all her life she didnt wanna be a super model or anything but a pilot! ily


What model was Amelia Earhart's electra?

Model l0 E. service designation- provisional- RB-37 Reconnaisance Bomber- model of l937. the second part is unofficial.