Amalia Celia Figueredo facts for kids
Amalia Celia Figueredo (born February 18, 1895 – died October 8, 1985) was an amazing Argentine aviator. She was the very first woman in Argentina to get a pilot's license. She might even have been the first woman in all of Latin America to do so!
Her Flying Journey
Amalia Figueredo started her flying adventure in 1914. Her first flight happened at the Villa Lugano aerodrome in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She flew with a French pilot and aircraft builder named Paul Castaibert. He taught her to fly in one of his special planes, a Castaibert-Anzani monoplane. This plane only had one seat, so Amalia had to learn the basics while still on the ground!
Later, she moved to Marcel Paillete's flying school in San Fernando. There, she got to fly bigger Farman-Gnome biplanes. These planes had two seats, so an instructor could fly with her in the air.
Amalia tried to get her pilot's license in September 1914. She had a small accident during the test. But she didn't give up! She took the test again in October and passed with flying colors.
Becoming an Air Show Star
After getting her license, Amalia became very good at aerobatics. This means she could do cool tricks and stunts in the air. She performed at big events, including the old National Race course and the Sportiva Argentina in Palermo. She also flew at the airfield in Villa Lugano.
In June 1915, Amalia planned a special flight. She flew from Buenos Aires all the way to her hometown of Rosario. There, she showed off her skills in a Farman aircraft, doing several demonstration flights for everyone to see.
Amalia Figueredo stopped flying professionally soon after. She married Alexander Carlos Pietra and started a new chapter in her life.
Honored for Her Achievements
Many years later, Amalia Figueredo received lots of awards for being a pioneer in aviation.
- On October 1, 1964, exactly 50 years after she got her license, she was given the special title of "Military Pilot" by the Ministry of Aeronautics.
- In September 1968, Uruguay recognized her amazing achievements.
- In November 1968, Brazil honored her with a high award called "Grand Officer of the Order of Merit."
- On January 21, 1970, she was given the title "Precursora de la Aeronáutica Argentina." This means "Pioneer of Argentine Aeronautics."
- In September 1971, France also recognized her as a pioneer aviator.
Amalia Celia Figueredo passed away on October 8, 1985. She is remembered as a brave and inspiring woman who soared to new heights.
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In Spanish: Amalia Celia Figueredo para niños
