Amelia Earhart Presented by Linh Dan
Early Life • Born on July 24, 1897 • German descent • American aviation pioneer and explorer • Passion for flying
Achievements and Contributions • Amelia flew to 14,000 feet – world’s record
• The 16th woman to receive a pilot license • The first person to fly over Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Disappearance • Amelia disappeared while flying around the globe in 1937
• The radio navigation wasn't accurate • Amelia's misunderstanding of her direction- finding system
Thank You
Reference Goldstein, Donald M. and Katherine V. Dillon. Amelia: The Centennial Biography of an Aviation Pioneer. Washington, D.C.: Brassey's, 1997. "Lady Lindy, Amelia Earhart's Life History." aviationhistory.org. Retrieved: October 12, 2009. Morey, Eileen. The Importance of Amelia Earhart. San Diego: Lucent Books, 1995.
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