Flightpath of Fortitude: Breaking Barriers, Building Horizons
From a young girl with dreams to a trailblazing aviator who shattered barriers, Flightpath of Fortitude is a memoir of perseverance, courage, and resilience. As the first Latina pilot in the U.S. Air Force and a pioneering Hispanic female captain in commercial aviation, Olga shares her extraordinary journey of overcoming obstacles and defying expectations through global experiences, personal growth, and the challenges of balancing career and family, offering insights on leadership, faith, and the power of never giving up.
This inspiring memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a call to all who dare to dream big and rise above limitations. Whether you’re an aspiring aviator, a barrier-breaker in your own right, or someone seeking motivation to chase your goals, Flightpath of Fortitude will uplift and empower you to fly.
Querer es Poder – “Where there is a will, there is POWER.”
About the Author
Olga Custodio is a Latina military and commercial airline aviation pioneer with over 40 years in aviation. As the first Latina to complete USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, she served for 24 years and retired as a Lt Col. Olga was also the first American Airlines Latina commercial airline pilot and retired as Captain with a 20-year career. Now a STEM advocate, speaker, author, and community leader, she advocates for inspiring and empowering students, especially in underserved communities, to pursue STEM careers in aviation and aerospace. Olga continues to fly in general aviation. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, “Military City USA”, with her husband, Edwin, of 51 years, and they have two adult children, Marcia and Edwin, and one grandson, Jedi. FLIGHTPATH TO FORTITUDE is her debut book.
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