The life of Katherine Stinson By serafinj Feb 14, 1891 Born in Fort Payne, Alabama Katherine Stinson was born in Fort Payne,Alabama. Period: Feb 14, 1891 to Jul 8, 1977 Katherine Stinson Jan 1, 1911 Took flying lessons with Tony Jannus Jul 12, 1912 Earned pilot's license in Pine Bluff, AR Dec 1, 1913 Moved to San Antonio, Texas Jul 18, 1915 1st woman to do the loop-de loop Dec 11, 1917 Set a new endurance record Dec 2, 1920 Was unable to continue flying career Dec 2, 1928 Married airman Miguel Antonio Otero Jul 8, 1977 Died in Santn Fe, New Mexico