Yeager, Jeana (1952–)
Yeager, Jeana (1952–)
American aviator. Born May 18, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas; studied energy, aerospace design and commercial engineer drafting; no relation to Chuck Yeager (the test pilot).
Set various records for speed while flying planes designed by Burt Rutan; after 10 years of piloting experience, became the 1st woman to fly around the world nonstop without refueling (Dec 14–23, 1986); received Presidential Citizen's Medal of Honor (1986); co-authored Voyager with co-pilot Dick Rutan.
See also Women in World History.
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