A documentary film based on a book and a one-woman show about Jacqueline Cochran goes beyond the searchable information into the backstory of this self-made, highly accomplished and complicated aviator. [Credit: Museum of Flight]
Key Takeaways:
"The Flight of Jackie Cochran" is a new documentary highlighting the life and achievements of Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran, an accomplished but often overlooked female aviator who was a contemporary of Amelia Earhart.
Cochran's decades-long career included setting numerous aviation records, such as being the first woman to break the sound barrier, and she was a driving force behind the creation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
The film delves into Cochran's complex and self-made persona, exploring her strong-willed determination, trailblazing accomplishments, and personal intricacies, aiming to provide a comprehensive look beyond common knowledge.
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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