What Inspired Irving to Become a Pilot?
In 2007, at age 23, Captain Barrington Irving became the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane.

Did Bessie Coleman know Amelia Earhart?

While many people know about Amelia Earhart, an early woman aviator, not many know about Bessie Coleman, an African-American woman who got her pilot’s license even before Earhart did.

What was Barrington Irving’s message to the kids?

His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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