Amelia earhart plane

The airplane Amelia Earhart used to fly across the Atlantic. When a person gets into the airplane and turns it on, it will begin to fly nonstop for 14 hours, 56 minutes without needing fuel. After the 14 hours, 56 minutes the engine will turn off and the user will feel "drained" after landing. Amelia Mary Earhart (July 24, 1897 – disappeared July 2, 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first aviatrix (female pilot) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She…

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Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this accomplishment. Wikipedia

Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots Celebrates Pioneering Female Aviatrix Her life as a ground-breaking aviatrix -- linked with her mysterious d| Published: Sun, May 20, 2007 | Aero-News Network

Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1897 – July 2, 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo ...

Earhart, Amelia Mary, standing in front of her Lockheed Model 5C Vega NR965Y, at Wheeler Field, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, 11 January 1935. (Getty Images, Underwood Archives)

While a great deal of mystery surrounds Amelia Earhart's disappearance, her contributions to aviation and women's rights have inspired people for over 80 years. Here, some of her best vintage photos and quotes.

Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Model 5B Vega on display in the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery at the National Air and Space Museum.