Women were not allowed to fly planes in the 1910's. Lots of the women were very upset. Men thought women weren't strong or smart enough to fly the planes.
Women had to fly over to Europe to learn how to fly and get their pilots licences. This caused people to protest about women's rights.
Harriet Quimby was the first woman to get her flying license in the US. She is a great role model for all aviators today and past.