Amelia Rose Earhart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amelia Rose Earhart
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Earhart circa 2013
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| Born | January 18, 1983 Downey, California, United States
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| Known for | Completed a global circumnavigation flight in a single-engine aircraft; traffic and weather news anchor for KUSA-TV in Denver, Colorado |
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| First flight | June 2, 2004 |
| Famous flights | Global circumnavigation from June 26 – July 11, 2014 |
Amelia Rose Earhart (born January 18, 1983) is an American pilot. She used to be a reporter for a TV station in Denver, Colorado. In 2013, Amelia started a special group called the Fly With Amelia Foundation. This foundation helps young girls aged 16 to 18 learn how to fly by giving them scholarships.
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Who is Amelia Rose Earhart?
Amelia Rose Earhart is known for her amazing flights. She completed a flight around the world in a single-engine plane. This was a huge achievement for her. She also worked as a news anchor, reporting on traffic and weather.
Her Name and Family History
When Amelia Rose was younger, her family told her she was related to the famous pilot Amelia Mary Earhart. Amelia Mary Earhart was a very famous American aviation pioneer.
To find out more, Amelia Rose hired someone to research her family tree. This person first said they found a "distant common ancestry" from the 1700s. However, a second check in 2013 showed there was no clear family connection. Even so, Amelia Rose carries on the spirit of adventure.
Learning to Fly
Amelia Rose Earhart took her very first flying lesson on June 2, 2004. She learned to fly in a Cessna 172 plane. Soon after, she earned her private pilot certificate. This allowed her to fly planes on her own.
Recreating a Famous Flight
In December 2011, Amelia Rose did something special. She flew from Oakland, California to Miami, Florida. This flight was a way to honor Amelia Mary Earhart, who had made a similar flight a long time ago. Amelia Rose completed this flight in a Cirrus SR22 aircraft. It also helped her finish her instrument training hours.
Awards and Achievements
In July 2013, Amelia Rose received a special honor. She was given the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award. This award is given to women who show the same brave and adventurous spirit as the original Amelia Earhart. It was presented by the Chamber of Commerce in Atchison, Kansas.
Flying Around the World
Amelia Rose Earhart dreamed of flying around the world. She teamed up with the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver. With her copilot, Shane Jordan, she planned an incredible journey.
- The Aircraft: They flew in a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 NG plane.
- The Route: Their journey took them across the United States. Then they flew south to the Caribbean and northeast Brazil. From there, they crossed the South Atlantic Ocean to Africa. They continued over the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Islands, and the Pacific Ocean. Finally, they returned to California.
- The Journey: They started their flight on June 26, 2014, from Oakland, California. They made 17 stops along the way. The entire trip covered about 24,300 nautical miles and took 108 hours of flying time.
- Return Home: Amelia Rose and Shane landed safely back in Oakland on July 11, 2014.
While flying over Howland Island on July 9, Amelia Rose made an important announcement. This island is famous because it was where Amelia Mary Earhart was trying to land when she disappeared in 1937. Amelia Rose announced the first winners of the Fly With Amelia Foundation flight scholarships.
Amelia Rose Earhart is the second youngest woman to fly around the world. The first was Richarda Morrow-Tait.
Her Book
In 2023, Amelia Rose Earhart wrote her first book. It is called Learn to Love the Turbulence. She published the book herself.
