tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post2884471785121123653..comments2024-03-28T15:03:53.501-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Amelia Earhart: Friday’s Fabulous FlyerKarlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-72932048966736383812015-11-14T18:14:29.216-08:002015-11-14T18:14:29.216-08:00Yes, she was a pioneer. And, in a way, she is ment...Yes, she was a pioneer. And, in a way, she is mentoring so many...despite the issues. Giving us courage. One degree for sure...sadly, Betty is no longer with us. But, she was an amazing women. Passed this year. <br />http://karlenepetitt.blogspot.com/2012/01/do-it-before-its-too-late.htmlKarlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-63918205051675567332015-11-14T15:13:14.048-08:002015-11-14T15:13:14.048-08:00She was DEFINITELY a pioneer, which takes courage....She was DEFINITELY a pioneer, which takes courage...<br />(Just think what she could have accomplished, if she had<br /> a YOU as her mentor!)<br /><br />p.s.<br /><br />Wow... 1 degree of separation from AE...Paul Daniel Asuncionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123993837292756228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-32117013859378989662015-11-13T18:35:03.398-08:002015-11-13T18:35:03.398-08:00Paul, I think he's correct in his assessment. ...Paul, I think he's correct in his assessment. I never flew with her, but I knew a pilot who did. (WASP) and she somewhat confirmed that. However, I think she may have been caught up in the peer pressure of the press and they and the system pushed her beyond her ability. Many written documents of stress when she had to fly also provide signs. <br />Thanks for your comment! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-76209603562774846822015-11-13T16:48:35.776-08:002015-11-13T16:48:35.776-08:00Karlene,
I recall talking to an airline pilot, wh...Karlene,<br /><br />I recall talking to an airline pilot, who is also a FLIGHT<br />INSTRUCTOR, and he TACTFULLY suggested that<br />AMELIA'S aviator acumen has been EXAGGERATED<br />in the press & in books:<br /><br />In your ASSESSMENT, what kind of a pilot was she?<br />(in terms of skills, risk taking etc.)Paul Daniel Asuncionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123993837292756228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-47177001216217817542010-09-12T04:28:57.306-07:002010-09-12T04:28:57.306-07:00Jo, wow... that is very cool about all the model a...Jo, wow... that is very cool about all the model airplanes. I suspect the BA 747 could be worth a bit. I actually have a Northwest Airlines 787. Now... since we have gone Delta, and there will never be a 787 painted with NWA colors... I wonder what that will be worth one day. <br />Very fun collection! <br />Did you watch the video? They say she actually survived. Interesting. I had not heard that before.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-26343674631315609452010-09-12T03:50:55.963-07:002010-09-12T03:50:55.963-07:00No I haven't seen that video, I didn't rea...No I haven't seen that video, I didn't really know that answer, had to look it up! I have seen documentaries about Amelia and love to watch programs about the history of flight....it still amazes me and always will how aeroplanes fly.<br /><br />Got quite alot (about 40-50) of model aircraft we bought on various trips around the world before we had kids. Got them out the other day to show Lauren, and there are two we bought that are limited editions with pictures of Amelia and her successors on it, BA 747, could be worth a bit now!Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-61878226565148281902010-09-11T15:59:03.207-07:002010-09-11T15:59:03.207-07:00Excellent Jo! She needs to get more attention. Did...Excellent Jo! She needs to get more attention. Did you ever see that National Geographic video before?Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-71035222882262804382010-09-11T11:36:04.145-07:002010-09-11T11:36:04.145-07:00Geraldine MockGeraldine MockJonoreply@blogger.com