page_title: Timeline of women in aviation
section_title: 1929
hierarchical_section_title: Timeline of women in aviation / 20th century / 1929
caption_attribution_description: English: Elsie MacGill during her CCF tenure. From the National Archives of Canada, PA139429. (Reupload of :Image:Elsie macgill.gif which was actually a JPG)
context_page_description: This is a timeline of women in aviation which describes many of the firsts and achievements of women as pilots and other roles in aviation. Women who are part of this list have piloted vehicles, including hot-air balloons, gliders, airplanes, dirigibles and helicopters. Some women have been instrumental in support roles. Others have made a name for themselves as parachutists and other forms of flight-related activities. This list encompasses women's achievements from around the globe.
context_section_description: The Federation Aeronautique Internationale creates a new category for records set by women pilots.
  Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes becomes the first stunt pilot, working in Hollywood.
  Phyllis Arnott is the first Australian woman to earn a Commercial Pilot's License, however, she only flew for pleasure.
  Elsie MacGill of Canada becomes the first woman to earn a master's degree in aeronautical engineering.
  Audrey Fiander becomes the first woman pilot in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe.
  March 16: Louise Thaden does the women's endurance record with a time of 22 hours and 3 minutes.
  August 18: First Women's Air Derby is held in the United States. Louise Thaden is the winner.
  November 2: The Ninety Nines are founded to create a group to support and mentor women in aviation.
caption: Elsie MacGill, the first woman to earn an aeronautical engineering degree
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