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Today in aviation history: Amelia Earhart makes first solo flight – Hawaii to US mainland

On January 12, 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, flying her Lockheed ...
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Local retired pilot reminisces over first solo flight in 1954

Michael William Moore, 87, retired from flying decades ago but relived the soaring heights of his first solo flight in 1954 ...
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This Day in History: First solo flight around the world completed

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - On July 22, 1933, Aviator Wiley Post landed in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world. He finished the journey in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes. His ...
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There's great value in solo flight

You probably remember your first solo-when it was, where it was, and what airplane you flew. After the first solo, there were additional solo flights where you practiced takeoffs and landings or went ...

STEM Spotlight: Oklahoma student Emy Tucker achieves first solo flight

Emy Tucker, a pilot-in-training from Oklahoma, has completed her first solo flight and is now preparing for her private pilot ...