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She was with her father at an airshow in Long Beach, California when she had her first flight at age 19. The pilot was Frank Hawks, a WW1 Army pilot who later became famous as a barnstormer and record breaker, long sponsored by Texaco .

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She first flew at Kinner Field, LA, in 1921

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How old was Amelia Earhart when she rode in an airplane for the first time?

Consult the Amelia Earhart Birthplace museum. They have a replica of this home-made amusement which probably could have been patented as a portative Carnival attraction. She would have been in her teens. Sister Muriel (pidge) collaborated on this project. Againthere is a replica at the museum. A neat improvised amusement device that could have been patented and maybe sold to, say A Major carnival chain.


Was Amelia Earhart The First US women to fly?

First of all one does not drive an airplane, one Pilots the craft. steering is involved- as with the maritime use of Pilot ( e.g. Harbor Pilot). the first US licensed woman airplane pilot ( there were older balloon and blimp operators)- was Harriet Quimby in l9ll-l2. There were a number of aviatrixes ( women pilots) active before world war I largely on the exhibition circuit- like Carnivals and air shows- Amelia was by no means the first woman airplane pilot- but was the first one to cross the Atlantic- first as an observer ( The Friendship flight) later solo in l932. One Gal across the big water- and so on. She was the first Female pilot to fly the Pacific- in l935. okay. get the facts right.


What was Amelia Earhart's role on her first flight across the Atlantic?

While Amelia Earhart did not have a role in the first Trans-Atlantic flight, She was the first woman to make the trip in 1928, although she rode as a passenger. In 1932 she flew as the first woman to fly nonstop solo across the Atlantic.


Was Amelia Earhart daring?

Amelia Earhart was so brave that she was the first female to fly solo and the first person the fly across the world even know she died trying.


Did Amelia Earhart's dad have a hard time keeping a job?

Yes, Amelia's dad had many different jobs.

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Why was 1915a difficult year for Amelia Earhart?

Well, my calulations are that it was difficult for Amelia because she flew an airplane for the very first time!


When did Amelia take flight?

First time in 1920.


When was the first time Amelia Earhart flew?

1920 is when Amelia Earhart first flew.


How old was Amelia Earhart when she rode in an airplane for the first time?

Consult the Amelia Earhart Birthplace museum. They have a replica of this home-made amusement which probably could have been patented as a portative Carnival attraction. She would have been in her teens. Sister Muriel (pidge) collaborated on this project. Againthere is a replica at the museum. A neat improvised amusement device that could have been patented and maybe sold to, say A Major carnival chain.


Where airplane invented first time?

The Wright brothers built the first airplane in Ohio but made the first flight in North Carolina.


Who is invented the airplane?

The first airplane was made by the Wright Brothers, and flew for the fist time in 1904.


Can you take a hair straightener on an airplane?

Yes you can I do it all the time


How long would it take an airplane to get to the moon?

It would take an infinite amount of time because the airplane could not get to the moon, at all. An airplane can only get to a small distance above the earth's surface.


How long does it take to service an airplane?

The service of an airplane may take 10 to 12 hours. This is for a Boeing plane. However the service time will differ with size.


Was Amelia Earhart The First US women to fly?

First of all one does not drive an airplane, one Pilots the craft. steering is involved- as with the maritime use of Pilot ( e.g. Harbor Pilot). the first US licensed woman airplane pilot ( there were older balloon and blimp operators)- was Harriet Quimby in l9ll-l2. There were a number of aviatrixes ( women pilots) active before world war I largely on the exhibition circuit- like Carnivals and air shows- Amelia was by no means the first woman airplane pilot- but was the first one to cross the Atlantic- first as an observer ( The Friendship flight) later solo in l932. One Gal across the big water- and so on. She was the first Female pilot to fly the Pacific- in l935. okay. get the facts right.


Who flew for the first time in a motor powered airplane?

Wilbur Wright was actually the first person to take a powered airplane into the air under its own power, but stalled the Flyer on takeoff. Orville Wright made the first successful flight three days later, on December 17, 1903.


Did amelia Earhart have a lot of friends?

Amelia Earhart had a close circle of friends, including her husband George Putnam, fellow aviator Jacqueline Cochran, and navigator Fred Noonan. She had many acquaintances in the aviation industry but preferred a small group of trusted confidants.