Now and then women should do for themselves what men have already done—occasionally what men have not done—thereby establishing themselves as persons, and perhaps encouraging other women toward greater independence of thought and action.

He had vast experience in both marine (he was a licensed ship's captain) and flight navigation. Crouch Senior Curator of the National Air and Space Museum has said the Earhart/Noonan Electra is "18000 ft. When interviewed after landing Amelia Earhart said "Stultz did all the flying—had to.

S. Earhart joined the faculty of the Purdue University aviation department in 1935 as a visiting faculty member to counsel women on careers and help inspire others with her love for aviation.