Conclusion
Women in early aviation were strong and courageous leaders and explorers. They boldly pushed through extreme barriers while paving a future for others. Their legacy continues through present female students on college scholarships in aviation, women enrolled in co-ed flight schools, female commercial pilots, and women flying associations.
"I can tell you that [female airline pilots] have made tremendous progress, and the reason ... is because most of the dinosaurs are gone," Laboda said. "The men who didn't want women in the cockpit have mostly retired."--Amy Laboda, editor in chief, Aviation for Women magazine
"I hope all the WASP present and past will fly high on wings of our pride in their service...you have my profound gratitude for the legacy you have given to us and the legacy you pass on to young women today." Ann Richards, Governor of Texas -- May 23, 1993
"British Airways is recruiting more female pilots than ever before ... a long way from these campaigns from the fifties and sixties for 'trolley dollies' and 'mothers' --Katie Amey
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