Bessie Coleman was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall (168 cm). Known as the first African American woman to hold a pilot license, Coleman broke barriers and became an influential figure in aviation history. Her height, while not particularly unusual, was part of the image she cultivated as a confident and capable aviator.
Her height allowed her to fit comfortably in the cockpit of the aircraft of her time, and she carried herself with poise and determination, qualities that were essential for her to succeed in a predominantly male field.”