"This work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation. Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 36 adventurous and personal tales are offered"--Provided by publisher.

On the 50th anniversary of women being hired to be airline pilots this fun and exciting book follows the careers of six of the early women airline pilots. African-American, and international women airline pilots are included.

Recounts the life and career of Edna Gardner Whyte, pioneering woman aviator.

Discusses famous and lesser-known women in aviation from the earliest aviators who flew in balloons in the eighteenth century to modern flight, including gliders and helicopters.