Paula Nocker

Paula Nocker, 2nd Woman To Fly Solo Around The World, Dies At 91

Aviation Pioneer's Life Of Adventure

Details Of Her Accomplishments

Paula Nocker, the second woman to fly solo around the world, has died at the age of 91. Nocker was a pioneer in aviation and her accomplishments are an inspiration to women everywhere. She was born in 1931 in New York City and began flying at the age of 16. In 1964, she became the second woman to fly solo around the world, following in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart. Nocker's flight took her over 29,000 miles and lasted for 179 days. She flew a single-engine Piper Comanche and landed in 21 countries along the way.

Nocker was a tireless advocate for women in aviation. She founded the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots, in 1929. She also served as the president of the National Aeronautic Association from 1976 to 1978. Nocker was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1993.