Tuesday, August 28, 2007&& Competitive Flying
Competitive FlyingAlthough I had gained fame from my transtlantic flight, I wanted, and aimed, to set a record of my own. Shortly after my return, piloting Avian 7083, I set off on my first long solo flight. It happened just when my name was coming into the national spotlight, and when I was starting to become slightly famous. I became the first woman to fly solo across the North American continent and back after the trip I made in August 1928. Shortly after, I attempted, for the first time, competitive air racing in 1929.
After trying out something bolder for the first time, I decided to do bigger things. I aimed for greater things. I wanted to set a world record.
making history.
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