Background
Nichols, Ruth Rowland was born on February 23, 1901 in New York City. Daughter of Erickson Norman and Edith Corlis (Haines) Nichols.
Nichols, Ruth Rowland was born on February 23, 1901 in New York City. Daughter of Erickson Norman and Edith Corlis (Haines) Nichols.
Graduate Columbia, 1944-1947.
Began flying with Rogers Airline, Incorporated., 1922. Established women's world altitude record at 28,743 foot, March 1931. Women's world speed record of 210.754 miles per hour, April 1931.
World’s long distance record for women, Oakland, California to Louisville, 1,977 miles, October 1931.
Transport-continental record Los Angeles to New York City, 13 hours, 21 minister. Holder Diesel altitude record for both men and women, February 17, 1932 (1st American woman recipient).
Also awarded United States women's championship for flying by Ligue Internationale des Aviateures, 1931. 1st woman to pilot a passenger airline (New York and North.E. Airlines), December 1932, acting as traffic manager and resident pilot.
Received 1st woman’s international seaplane license, 1924, 2d transport license for women, 1927, and 2d airplane and engine mechanic’s license.
1st woman to pilot in American a twin engine, executive jet aircraft, Moraine Saulnier, 1955. Company-pilot supersonic jet reaching altitude higher than any woman in world, 1958. A founder of Aviation Country Clubs and Sportsman Pilot magazine.
Has held executive positions with National City Bank, Fairchild Aviation Corporation.
Consultant director Dayton School Aviation, spring 1943, flight instructor, 1943-1957. Floor supervisor Pack Medical Group, New York City, 1951-1952.
Director women's activities Save the Children Federation, New York City, 1952-1954. Director women's division United Hospital Fund, Brooklyn, 1954-1956.
Field director, pilot 21 state tour for National Nephrosis Foundation, 1958.
Member National staff Emergency Peace Campaign, 1936-1937. Member Chicago council Girl Scouts. Lieutenant colonel Civil Air Patrol, adviser to national committee matters related to aeromedical administration.
Member Shakespeare Society Wellesley College, Sirosis (honorary).
Club: The Ninety-Niners.