Harriet Quimby
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Harriet Quimby has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jan 2025). Her Channel crossing and death illustrate both women’s role in early aviation and the era’s extreme safety gaps (e.g., lack of seat belts).
Aviator and journalist; first American woman licensed as a pilot at Leslie's Weekly (journalist/feature writer; sent to air shows) specializing in Early aviation exhibition flying, Aviation journalism, Record-setting flights.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Aviator and journalist; first American woman licensed as a pilot |
| Affiliation | Leslie's Weekly (journalist/feature writer; sent to air shows) |
Who talks about Harriet Quimby on podcasts?
Harriet Quimby came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on American History Tellers.