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The Aviatrix shares the daring story of Florence Klingensmith, known as "Tree Tops", who defied gender norms in early aviation. Spurred by a snub from Charles Lindbergh, she became a record-breaking pilot, mastering daring stunts and aerobatics. But her meteoric rise was cut short by tragedy, exposing the sexism of the era. Now her inspirational story soars again, reminding us how one woman's courage can blaze a trail for future generations.
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The Aviatrix shares the daring story of Florence Klingensmith, known as "Tree Tops", who defied gender norms in early aviation. Spurred by a snub from Charles Lindbergh, she became a record-breaking pilot, mastering daring stunts and aerobatics. But her meteoric rise was cut short by tragedy, exposing the sexism of the era. Now her inspirational story soars again, reminding us how one woman's courage can blaze a trail for future generations.
UND Aerospace is a world-renowned center for aerospace learning, nationally acclaimed for our achievements in collegiate aviation education, atmospheric research, space studies, and earth system science and policy research. With more than 500 faculty and staff members, 1,800+ students from around the world, and myriad programs and projects, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is setting the pace for the future of flight.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/undaerospace
Facebook: facebook.com/UNDAerospace
Twitter: twitter.com/UNDAerospace?s=20
