BIRTHDAY
Feb 14, 1891 February 14
BIRTHPLACE
Fort Payne Alabama
DEATH DATE
Jul 8, 2024 (age 86)
BIRTH SIGN
About
America's first licensed female pilot and pioneer of the loop stunt.
Trivia
She was among the first female pilots authorized to transport United States airmail.
Before Fame
She took up piloting as a way of funding her piano lessons.
Family Life
She married fellow pilot Miguel Antonio Otero, Jr. in 1928.
Associated With
Her first flight lessons were with Max Lillie, who had served as a pilot for Wilbur and Orville Wright.