Meet Willa B. Brown

An Extraordinary Aviatrix [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons A remarkable individual, Willa B. Brown became the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license in the United States. Although, she didn’t stop there! Brown also became the first woman to have both a U.S. pilot’s license and an aircraft mechanic’s Read more…

My First Solo!

Hello Risers & Soloers, When a student pilot “solos,” it is a huge milestone and confidence booster. The first solo usually consist of taking off, a short flight – usually staying in the traffic pattern, and landing, all by yourself. It is often a very scary situation as you are Read more…

Meet Bessie Coleman

A Fearless Aviatrix   Even though her wings were not easily achieved, Bessie Coleman became the World’s first civilian licensed African-American pilot who also happened to be a woman! Bessie Coleman faced many obstacles such as her race and her gender. She was warned not to pursue her goal of becoming Read more…