Because she liked the fame and fortune it brought her.
She took risks and was lucky, but most of all she was determined to succeed.
In those days risks were inherent every time you flew. Amelia took many long flights in single engine aircraft, crossed many miles of ocean and was often very close to her fuel limits.
Flying solo over long distances is a risk in itself.
Amelia Earhart took her first flight in Chicago <3
Amelia to sandwiches and water on her flights.
It took her a few months to train for flying.
In 1921
Amelia Earhart's final take off was on July 2nd, 1937, from Lae, New Guinea.
1930s
19:30 (5:30)
Amelia flew and took off from many places. You need to be more specific. On her final flight she took of from Lei in New Guinea.
She took hundreds of flights. It may be impossible to count them all.