Coleman, Bessie (1892-1926), the first black woman licensed as a pilot, earned her license in 1921. In doing so, she also became the first African American to earn an international pilot's license. More »
Schneider Trophy was the prize cup awarded to the winner of a seaplane race during the early days... More >>
Test pilot is a person who flies new aircraft to test them for safety. There are two kinds of... More >>
Wind tunnel is a ground-based testing facility used to study the effects of wind, or airflow, on... More >>