Blanche Stuart Scott

Blanche Stuart Scott
Blanche Scott in her biplane, circa 1910-1916
Born(1885-04-08)April 8, 1885
DiedJanuary 12, 1970(1970-01-12) (aged 84)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Aviator and scriptwriter

Blanche Stuart Scott (April 8, 1885 – January 12, 1970), also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator. For her automobile journey across the United States she won the attention and admiration of pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss who gave her flying lessons at the Curtiss flying school, in Hammondsport, New York, America's first flying school.