Robina Asti
American flight instructor and transgender advocate (1921–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Robina Asti | |
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Born | (1921-04-07)April 7, 1921 New York City, US |
Died | March 12, 2021(2021-03-12) (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 |
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