In 1991, Patty Wagstaff became the first woman to win the title of U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, a title she then defended in 1992 and 1993. She was the first woman to win this title since the men's and women's aerobatic competitions were merged in 1972. Wagstaff was also a six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team, which competes in world competition every two years, until her retirement from competition in 1996. Today, she is a premier aerobatic pilot in air shows throughout the United States, performing dynamic and precise routines in her Extra 300L. The aircraft in which she became U.S. National Aerobatic Champion is the Extra 260, a German-built aircraft which is on display in the Museum.
This flight suit was owned and worn by former National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff.
Display Status
This object is on display in Thomas W. Haas We All Fly at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
c. 1980-1993
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Owner
Patty Wagstaff
Physical Description
One piece flight suit; zip front; long sleeve; cream color with red and blue stripes on arms and legs; 4 pockets; nomex material.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 144.8 × 58.4 × 22.9cm (4 ft. 9 in. × 1 ft. 11 in. × 9 in.)
Clothing: 140.3 × 133.3 × 5.7cm (4 ft. 7 1/4 in. × 4 ft. 4 1/2 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
Materials
Overall - Nomex
Inventory Number
A19930403000
Credit Line
Donated by Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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