Pilot Shaesta Waiz will take off from Daytona International Airport in her single-engine A36 Beechcraft Bonanza on May 13 for a 90-day solo flight around the globe. Along the way, she will make 30 stops in 18 countries on five continents. But the flight’s stops are about more than simply resting and refueling. The 29-year-old will also share her incredible life story while promoting the importance of science, technology, engineering and math to young women and men throughout the world.
Female Pilot’s Solo Flight Around the Globe Will Promote STEM and Aviation Education
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Shaesta Waiz is embarking on a 90-day solo flight around the globe starting May 13, making 30 stops in 18 countries.
- The flight aims to inspire young women and men worldwide to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and aviation.
- Waiz, the first certified civilian female pilot from Afghanistan and a refugee, will also use her "Dreams Soar" program to raise scholarships for STEM and aviation education.
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