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Martha King: The Grand Dame of Aviation Ground Schools

Martha King has been teaching people to fly for more than 40 years. [Courtesy: Martha King]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Martha King is a pioneering woman in aviation and co-founder of King Schools Inc., a highly influential online ground school that has revolutionized pilot education.
  • Despite initially pursuing other interests, she and her husband John developed a passion for aviation after a business setback, leading them to create innovative and accessible ground school programs.
  • Recognized as an aviation hero and influential woman, King has profoundly impacted the industry, having taught an estimated half of all U.S. pilots pursuing their private or instrument ratings.
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a month-long series to mark Women’s History Month: March 1: Pioneers of Women’s Aviation | March 2: Carole Hopson | March 4: Martha King | March 8: Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance | March 11: The Air Race Classic | March 15: Sisters of the Skies | March 18: Women in Aviation Conference | March 22: Women In Aviation: The Numbers | March 22: The first graduating class of Air Force female pilots. | March 25: Bonny Simi of Joby Aviation | March 29: Top Female Difference Makers in Aviation

It has been said that just about every pilot who holds at least an instrument rating has spent some time with Martha King. She is, after all, one-half of the most famous flight instructor team on the planet. She and her husband, John, are the co-creators of King Schools Inc., one of the most utilized online ground schools in the world.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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