#takeflighttuesday

[sgokie2024]

#TakeFlightTuesday Ruth Nichols is an aviation pioneer who became the only woman to hold speed, altitude, and distance records as a female pilot.

Born in 1901 in New York City, Nichols developed a passion for flying from an early age. By 1919, her father gifted her a flight with Eddie Stinson, the founder of Stinson Aircraft Company. It was on that ride her passion for flying was truly born.

Nichols continued to take flying lessons while studying at Wellesley University. Shortly after, she received her pilot’s license in 1924 and eventually became the first licensed American woman hydroplane pilot.

By January 1928, Nichols set a record alongside co-pilot Harry Rodgers with their nonstop flight from New York to Miami, Florida. Nichols did not stop there and, throughout her career, set 35 aviation records.

In 1958, Nichols truly made history when she set new women’s world records for altitude and speed. She refused to be anything less than excellent and petitioned the Air Force to use a TF-102A Delta Dagger aircraft. With their permission as a co-pilot, she set an altitude record of 51,000 feet in the air and a speed record of 1,000 miles per hour.

Nichols also served as a founding member of the Ninety-Nines Organization and worked as a Women’s Air Derby racer. She passed away shortly after in 1960 but continues to inspire many young aspiring aviators.

Story Credit: The Ninety-Nines and Simple Flying

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[metalmulishaclothing]

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[blueadventurewoman]

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[icyblood]

#exactlyhowifeel #Repost @wheresmytutu ・・・ "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." #LeonardoDaVinci #quote #flight #flying #ballet #jump #ballerina #inspired #TakeFlightTuesday Captured in flight by @karolinakuras wearing a design by @louizababouryan 💛

[lifeofdageek]

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[marthasvineyard]

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