Clara Adams (born Clara Grabau ; 1884 - 1971), known as the "first flighter" and the "maiden of maiden flights, " was an aviator who set a variety of flying records. She helped popularize air travel [3] and is known for being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic as a passenger aboard the Graf Zeppelin, --- WRITTEN BY ADAMS "CHINA CLIPPER, FIRST PASSENGER FLIGHT, " CLARA ADAMS, C/O PAM A, AIRWAYS, HONOLULU, H.