Boarding Pass 069: Amelia Earhart Joins Us on the Show!

Send us Fan MailYes! Amelia Rose Earhart is our VIP Guest who completed the round-the-world flight that her namesake inspired her to do.  She tells us all about how she flew a Pilatus PC-12 on the eastward journey, stopping in Brazil, Africa, the Maldives, and Australia along with a high-drama stay in Papua New Guinea.  Amelia also started Fly with Amelia, a foundation to help get more girls into aviation and she is an artist and soon-to-be author. In this episode we also cover:Air travel optimism as people get back on planesA post-COVID19 pilot shortageThe Senate Resolution to Promote Aviation Gender ParityAmelia discusses the inspiration that her name gave her as well as some criticism from people. She talks about how she overcame challenges and how she 'learned to love turbulence".  She is an inspiration for anyone who wants to break through barriers. Join the conversation and learn more about Amelia Rose Earhart at:http://www.nexttripnetwork.comhttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/