Amelia Earhart's love for aviation began in Los Angeles, where she took her first flight and pursued her newfound passion.

Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of the new book, " The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam and the Marriage that Made an American Icon ," joined AirTalk , LAist 89.3's daily news program, to discuss the pilot's meteoric rise and tragic end and also to share some lesser known details about her life.

Earhart's legacy: Earhart's legacy as a pioneering aviator is well documented. She was the second person ever to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, achieving the great feat in 1932. She is also the first woman to do it solo.

A hub for aviation: In the early 1900s, L.A. became a hub for aviation enthusiasts. Stunt performers, law enforcement, military,

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