Elizabeth Ruth

Elizabeth (Liz) Ruth is an American pilot who is the only woman to fly the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. She works at Armstrong Flight Research Center. She has flown for the United States Air Force, flying Boeing T-43 and Northrop T-38 Talon.

Early life and education Ruth grew up in a military family. She grew up on a naval base in the Mojave Desert. She was inspired to become a pilot because of her childhood doctor, who flew to see their patients on the naval base. Ruth is a member of the San Luis Obispo 99s. She is a member of the San Luis Obispo Leadership Class.