when did amelia earhart fly
In 1928, Earhart gained international fame after she became the first female passenger to fly across the Atlantic on the Friendship with pilot Wilmer Stultz and co-pilot Louis Gordon. After writing a bestselling book about the experience Ameliaâs celebrity exploded.ntroduction: Amelia Earhart. The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was one of Americaâs first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination, but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality.