Blanche Stuart Scott lived much of her life in Rochester, NY. On Sept 6th, 1910 she became the first American woman to solo an airplane. She was the only woman taught to fly by Glenn Curtiss in a Curtiss Pusher in Hammondsport, NY . Nicknamed the “Tomboy of the Air” Blanche was a unique and daring woman. She went on to become an exhibition pilot, making as much as $5000 per week as an aviator. Blanche was the first American woman test pilot for Glenn Martin in 1912 in California. She was never officially licensed as a pilot, but this was not unusual as flying was still very new to this country.

Her refusal to pay heed to a “woman’s place” in society at the time, helped to open the door for future women wishing to pursue their love of aviation. However, little is known or published about Blanche's life and achievements.

The Finger Lakes 99s has been involved in education and research regarding Blanche's contribution to aviation as well as re-creating her flying costume. A permanent display was created for the main terminal at the Greater Rochester International Airport. This was put in place on March 15, 2007. A second display was put into place at the Glenn Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport, NY July 2010.

Blanche Stuart Scott was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in October 2005.

2010 was the 100th anniversary of an American woman in flight.