Robina Asti | |
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| Born | April 7, 1921 New York City, US |
| Died | March 12, 2021 (aged 99) San Diego, California, US |
| Known for | Oldest flight instructor LGBT activism |
| Awards | Oldest flight instructor |
| Aviation career | |
| Full name | Robina Fedora Asti |
| First flight | PBY Catalina |
| Famous flights | July 23, 2020 as flight instructor (age 99) |
| Air force | US Navy |
Robina Fedora Asti (April 7, 1921 – March 12, 2021)[1] was an American flight instructor and advocate for women's and transgender rights.[2] Her advocacy changed government rules to allow transgender people to receive Social Security survivor benefits.[2] In July 2020, Asti was awarded two Guinness World Records for being the oldest active pilot and active flight instructor.[3][4]
- ^ "Notice of Change of Name". The Journal News. May 28, 1981. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Risen, Clay (March 21, 2021). "Robina Asti, Who Made History on the Ground and in the Air, Dies at 99". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "At age 99, IE woman becomes world's oldest active pilot and flight instructor". KABC-TV. July 26, 2020. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Asti, Robina; Martini, Brandon (August 3, 2020). "99-Year-Old Pilot Is Going The Distance For 2 World Records". NPR (Interview). Interviewed by Rachel Martin; Noel King. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.