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French aviator Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman to receive a pilot's license.
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Aircraft pilot
Person controlling an aircraft in flight
An aircraft pilot, or aviator, is an individual who controls an aircraft's flight by operating its directional controls. Other aircrew members, such as navigators and flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they assist in operating the aircraft’s navigation and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Raymonde de Laroche
French, world's first female pilot (1882–1919)
Raymonde de Laroche was a French pilot, thought to be the first woman to pilot a plane. She became the world's first licensed female pilot on 8 March 1910.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Pilot licensing and certification
Permits for operating aircraft
Pilot licensing or certification refers to permits for operating aircraft. Flight crew licences are issued by the civil aviation authority of each country, which must establish that the holder has met minimum knowledge and experience before issuing licences. The licence, along…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
March 8
Day of the year
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