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Pilots
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amelia Earhart, 1897-1937 
 An enthusiast's smoothly written biography of this famous aviator's early life, celebrity years, and her final flight. Includes a bibliography, with films, and a list of annotated Web links. http://www.ellensplace.net/eae_intr.html Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Transportation Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan
Biography of aviator Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, who, in 1938, "'mistakenly' flew from New York to Ireland -- when he was supposed to be flying from New York to California -- because he seemingly misread his compass." The term "Wrong Way Corrigan" has become a colloquialism to "describe anyone who blunders and goes the wrong way, particularly in sporting events." Includes links to related aviation articles and websites. From the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission. http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Explorers_Record_Setters_and_Daredevils/corrigan/EX16.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Transportation Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Earthrounders
"This site is a register of pilots who have flown around the world in light aircraft. It records the pilots and their aircraft in chronological order, and aims to inspire others who have similar flying dreams." Includes information about round the world (RTW) flights in progress, international clearances and airports, solo flights, air races, and records. Also provides links to aviation resources, a bibliography, and a message board. http://www.earthrounders.com/ Topics: Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers
This collection "offers a rare glimpse into the life of [Amelia Earhart,] America's premier woman aviator. ... [who, in] 1928 ... was the first woman to across the Atlantic." It "includes more than 3,500 scans of photographs, maps, and documents relating to Earhart." Also provides a finding aid, biography of Earhart, a timeline, images of Earhart's medals in the collection, and links to related sites. From Purdue University Libraries. http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Transportation Last updated Feb 17, 2009 High Flyers: Canadian Women in Aviation
An overview of "Canadian women's participation in the field of aviation," including "personal photos, memorabilia and other archival documents, [and brief] biographies of approximately twenty women." From Canada's Digital Collections. Available in English and French. http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/ic/can_digital_collections/high_flyers/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Transportation Last updated May 10, 2008 Hot Topics: Wright Brothers First Flight Centennial, 1903 - 2003
History of these two famous airmen, photographs, and related resources about aviation, plus an extensive section on aeronautical pioneers such as Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman, and Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin. From the Daniel J. Evans Library at Evergreen State College, Washington state. http://govdocs.evergreen.edu/hotopics/wrightbros100/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Lindbergh
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "American Experience" program on Charles Lindbergh, "an American hero whose life teemed with contradictions." The site provides program transcripts, biographical material and images of Lindbergh, a timeline of aviation milestones, and a teacher's guide. Includes special features about Lindbergh's plane (The Spirit of St. Louis), his wife (Anne Morrow Lindbergh), and the kidnapping of his son. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lindbergh/ Topics: Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The Ninety-Nines (Women Pilots)
This international organization of women pilots was founded in 1929 by 99 charter members for "the mutual support and advancement of aviation." Their focus is on all aspects of the role of women in aviation: history, biographies of yesterday's and today's aviators, future prospects, flight instruction, grants and awards, events worldwide. Their Learn to Fly section lists the complete requirements for obtaining a private pilot's license, along with links to further resources. Some features require Adobe Acrobat Reader. http://www.ninety-nines.org/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Transportation, Women Last updated Oct 4, 2004 The Official Site of Amelia Earhart
Biography, photographs, achievements, quotes, and other information about this famous aviator, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The site includes news of events in her honor, facts about other records she set, and what is known about her disappearance during her 1937 attempt to fly around the world. http://www.ameliaearhart.com/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Apr 10, 2009 Philatelic Tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry [1900-1944] and His Little Friend
This site is an index of stamps honoring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French pilot and poet best known for writing "The Little Prince." Includes color images of stamps from over 20 countries. Clicking on the stamp enlarges the picture and reveals information on the stamp's value and date of issue. Also includes links to other philatelic Saint-Exupéry sites and a Saint-Exupéry bibliography. Some material also in French. http://www.trussel.com/saint-ex/stamps/saint-ex.htm Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Plane Writing: Quotes From Vintage Writing About Flying: Early Pilots' Biographies
A searchable collection of quotations from the writings of early aviators. Includes select biographies and bibliographies as well as related links to flying history. http://www.xs4all.nl/~blago/planewriting/ Topics: English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Notable People, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Transportation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Professional Pilots Rumour Network (PPRuNe)
This site contains discussion forums for professional airline pilots with a British focus. Includes late-breaking news about the airline industry, such as major lay-offs, recently-canceled flights, security alerts, workplace safety, and more. Also has forums for other airline crews, pilot training, private flying, aviation history, and regional and non-English speakers. http://www.pprune.org/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Transportation Last updated Dec 6, 2008 Welcome Home, Howard!
This exhibit features excerpts of writings and conversations and annotated images of Howard Hughes as an aviator and aeronautics innovator. Topics include Hughes and the around-the-world flight in 1938, the XF-11 airplane, the Spruce Goose (also known as the Flying Boat), and Hughes in Las Vegas and Hollywood. From Peter Michel, director of the Special Collections Division at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. http://digital.library.unlv.edu/hughes/ Topics: Transportation Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Who Killed The Red Baron?
This companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program investigates "the most famous aviation mystery of World War I" involving "the notorious Baron Manfred von Richthofen." Includes articles, competing theories about the incident, a slideshow on the aerial arms race, a teacher's guide, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/redbaron/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Notable People, Transportation, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Dec 22, 2005 Wings Across America: WASP - WWII
Information about the 1,074 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who flew military airplanes during WWII. Find official documents, records, and statistics, images, audio, and video. Includes a special focus on Jacqueline Cochran, Nancy Harkness Love, and General Hap Arnold, plus a bibliography and related links. Sponsored by Baylor University's Wings Across America project. http://www.wingsacrossamerica.us/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, Transportation, U.S. Military, United States History, World War II Last updated Apr 14, 2007 Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company
This virtual museum seeks to "tell the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the invention of the airplane, and man's first flights." The site includes history, stories, activities, information on building replica airplanes, historical photographs, bibliographies, related links, and more. Search the site, or browse using the Museum Guide. From "a non-profit organization of aviators, historians ... [and] educators." http://www.first-to-fly.com/ Topics: Business, Notable People, Science, Technology, Transportation Last updated Oct 4, 2004 |
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