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Betty Mosley Recipient of 99 News Award (page 4)

Ninety-Nine Rosemary Merims One of First Women To Enter Navy Flight Training (page 1)

UARY-MARCH 1973 ih e BS iw iu s FEBRUARY-MARCH 1973 VOLUME 15 NUMBER 2 THE NINETY-NINES, INC. Will Rogers World Airport The International Headquarters Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 International President Return Form 3579 to above address 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock, Ark. It is January now, well past the holiday season, but I P u b lis h e r...... Lee Keenihan want to extend greetings in the new year and best wishes Managing Editor ...... Mardo Crane that 1973 will bring to each one of you good health and Assistant Editor ...... Betty Hicks much happiness! Art Director...... Lucille Nance The new year of Ninety-Nine activity which began in Production Manager Ron Oberlag September has been a busy one, filled with Active Par­ ticipation by the members. The chapters report their in­ Circulation Manager Loretta Gragg volvement in the programs and their plans to carry out Contributing Editors Gene FitzPatrick goals set for their own group. It is great to see us living up "Wally" Funk to the purpose of Ninety-Nines. Virginia Thompson Christmas was spent in Pennsylvania and what a Director of Advertising ...... Maggie Wirth delightful holiday it was. Comanche to Dallas, 707 to Susie Sewell Washington and a beautiful new Piper Aztec sitting there waiting for me at the base of the tower at Dulles, courtesy of Piper and the Cen­ Contents tral Pa. chapter. The sun was shining when I left Oklahoma and Texas, but it was cold and raining in Washington. The weather was expected to improve, so when Here Comes the Judge ...... 35 the pilot and I located each other he loaded my luggage, and we were off for a smooth flight into the darkness. About halfway, we were on top at 9,000 and there International Hot L in e...... 5 was an occasional break in the overcast below. There was sufficient ceiling News Briefs ...... 35 when we broke out at Williamsport to cancel IFR and fly down the valley be­ Spatial Disorientation ...... 3 tween the cloud-topped ridges to Lock Haven. Ronnie Johnson, chairman of the The Whole Country is Talking ...... 1 Central Pennsylvania Chapter, met me at Piper operations and we began the holiday by joining her husband, Ray, at an open house given by Lockhaven Air- motive. Saturday, a fun trip to town with the last minute shoppers, and in the evening, we motored to State College, Pennsylvania, (still raining) with Helen REGULAR FEATURES and Pug Piper as guests for the Ninety-Nine party. It was a gala affair at the country club, with sixty-two there for a great dinner and dancing. The program of Aerospace Education — 99 Style...... 8 no speeches and many door prizes was fun. I enjoyed the evening by table hop­ AWTAR (Powder Puff Derby)...... 7 ping with Hazel Bartolet and Ronnie. This gave me the chance to see all the Backward Glance...... 3 members present along with their guests and we did have time for visiting. It was Chapter Reports...... 11 a real treat for me and I only wish I could remember all the names with the faces Coming Events...... 8-9 next time we meet! Contest Committee...... 6 Ronnie and Ray spoiled me by letting me sleep late, having good food pre­ International President Inside Front pared and always available, and by taking me about town to visit friends. Al­ NIFA News...... 1 though it rained right through Christmas Day, we didn't let it dampen our holiday Ninety-Nine News Award...... 4-5 spirits; we managed to enjoy singing at the player piano and two Christmas Din­ Museum Report ...... 10 ners! We visited new member Kay Martin in her home and went over to Williams­ port for a visit with Mary Hull. We swapped a few flying stories and looked at pic­ Words from Wally ...... 3 tures of the rebuilding of Mary’s house in the country. Wednesday, at the Piper factory, I bid goodby. There was sunshine for the first time on top enroute back INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS to Washington; it was raining in Chicago and at home. President...... Susie Sewell The ice and snow has just about stopped flying activities these past three C/O Catlin Aviation Co. weeks. With warm, spring-like weather following, now we have thunderstorms. It Will Rogers Station, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma will surely settle down soon, but regardless of the weather it is a good time for Vice President ...... Virginia Britt 6121 Cypress Rd., Plantation, Fla. 33313 planning your guest day meeting, if you haven’t had one recently. You'd be sur­ Secretary ...... Mary Nees Able prised how easy it is to put together a really interesting program with color slides 9009 Braeburn Valley Dr., Houston, Tex. 77036 showing the various activities of your chapter. The narration is just as easy and T re a s u re r Lois Fiegenbaum w ill be informative for your prospective members. They will be eager to join if 103 P inew ood Dr., C arbondale, III. 62901 they have the qualifications—and if they're still not past the student stage, it will Executive Board ...... Pat MoEwen be a great incentive for them to complete their training for a license. Try it—it 16206 E. Central, Wichita, Kansas 67230 works! Mary C lark The latest news is exciting—one of the eight women selected by the U.S. Navy 2301 Foote M anor Dr., Jackson, M ich. 49203 for pilot training is a Ninety-Nine! She is Rosemary Merims, member of the In­ Thon Griffith diana Chapter, a Purdue graduate (January class) and has been sworn in 314 Robinhood Lane, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92627 already. The Indiana 99’s were on hand for the ceremony and presented Betty McNabb Rosemary with red roses to enhance the occasion. Nancy Orcutt had something 3114 Beachwood Drive, Panama City, Fla. 32401 to do with the arrangements for that and Pauline Genung got a promise from the Published monthly, except bi-monthly July-August and January- February. Annual subscription rate is $4.50 and is included as a part of Navy that we would have appropriate pictures and documnts to place in the 99 the annual membership of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. museum to record this historical event. It is a first but there will surely be more to Mailing Addresses follow. Headquarters ...... Will Rogers World Airport Emily Howell of Englewood, Colorado, will be placed in line service on Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 February 5 as a second officer on a Boeing 737 jet airplane. We have heard of Editorial Office ...... P. O. Box 477 Cupertino. Cal. 95014 others before her but so far none on a 737 jet. Our British friends have been us­ Advertising O ffic e P. O. Box 4228 ing female pilots on jets for some time and we have British 99's among them. North Little Rock. Arkansas 72116 There are other countries doing the same and eventually our female astronaut candidates may get the chance to contribute their talents to the space pro­ Cover photo by Tony Leonard with a Rollie SL-66. gram—in space! The Whole Country [M l \±fom Is T alk in g By Fran Sargent It has been wonderful to hear of the ways the 99’s have pitched in to help at the Na­ By June O'Neill tional Intercollegiate Flying Association The two dreams have been there, side by (NIFA) Regional Air Meets. This concept of side, since the beginnings of man on earth regional meets is beginning to fall into a — the longing to be free to fly, and the smoother pattern this second year of searching for the outer limits of human ex­ operation. In fact, the Southeastern cellence . . . Regional Meet in Auburn University, Ala­ For Ninety-Nine Rosemary Bryant Mer­ bama was a model that will be hard to ex­ ims, selected in January as one of the first ceed. The Alabama 99's contributed a great eight women in history to enter U.S. Navy deal by supporting the Navigation event flight training, the dream began to be real and serving on judging team. Auburn is before she was old enough to drive a car. well aware of the help the 99’s can be as She had always wanted to fly, as her father, they have worked together on a number of Capt. Cecil Bryant (USAF) had in two wars; successful meets. Six colleges were repre­ at age 15, she did fly, working at Gillespie sented at their meet in November and as a result of the competition Auburn won first IN THE NAVY NOW — With Lt. Cmdr. Fant Field in El Cajon, washing airplanes and place, Broward Community College sec­ administering the oath, Rosemary repeats doing odd jobs to earn flight time. ond, and Georgia Tech third. These three the words that bring her into the Navy. With the dream under way, Rosemary's excellence became readily apparent. She teams will therefore be eligible to compete was an apt student, and at 17 was more at the National Meet in May. than ready for her private license check Katie Strehle and I flew team members ride. She picked up her high school dip­ from Miami-Dade Junior College to the loma along the way, finishing the four years event and although our team didn’t capture in three. a top team spot, we all had a good time and Rosemary immediately entered Purdue enjoyed the excitement of the activities. University, the only school in the nation to offer a degree in professional pilot tech­ The Northeastern Regional Air Meet at nology. At 5'4” , 110 lbs., with long center- Dowling College was assisted by the Long parted blonde hair, blue eyes, and a friend­ Island 99’s including Marilyn Hibner whose ly soft-spoken manner, she might have enthusiastic account describes how much been ‘lost in the crowd’ at the University as they enjoyed working with this group of a typical co-ed, but for one thing — her students. Marilyn writes "No words in the total focus upon a future as wide open as world could have described the feelings the sky, as seen from the left seat of the and enthusiasm those young adults stirred most sophisticated aircraft she could get within us ... I hope I have the honor of Pauline Genung, Chairman Indiana Chap­ her hands on. being a part of one of their activities again ter 99's, Lt. Cmdr. Glenn Fant, Jr., U.S.N. Forsaking vacations to complete the in the future. I shall never forget the exper­ and Rosemary Merims, Indiana Chapter difficult four-year course at Purdue in two ience nor the students that I came to know 99's. Presentation of red roses to Rosemary and a half years (with a B- average), Rose­ during the event. Each and everyone of after swearing-in ceremony at Sky Harbor, mary became the first woman to earn a them is a tribute to a promising future for Inc., Eagle Creek Airpark. Bachelor of Science degree in the profess­ this Country in the air and on the ground.” ional pilot program. At the time of grad­ I am pleased to be able to quote some­ uation, she was flying as first officer in a one else as I sometimes feel like a broken radar-equipped Navajo, and training for a record as I keep you posted on the NIFA turbo-jet flight engineer's certificate in meets and what a fine experience it is to Boeing 707 simulators. work with them. They are a great bunch of Thus at 19 Rosemary had logged 650 students, and I'm glad we 99’s have taken hours of flight time, and with commercial, the responsibility to encourage them and instrument, multi-engine and CFI certifica­ promote their meets. tion, she was more than ready when the Navy opened the cockpits of its airplanes I know your chapter "tills" may be rather to women. bare this year, but please do make an extra She reported January 23 to the Naval New Year Resolution to find a way to Station, Newport, Rhode Island, where her scrape together a good contribution to the mother, Mrs. Constance Merims of San NIFA Trust Fund. Send it to me as soon as Diego, went through officer training in the possible so proper recognition can be early days of her career as a Navy nurse. given to your Chapter and Section. PRESS QUESTIONS — F lanked by Quoted in the San Diego press upon her The Air Meets, as intended, have been Lieutenant Commander Glenn E. Fant, Jr. selection for Navy flight training, Rosemary varied and different. St. Cloud, Minn., (left), and Commander Charles T. West, shrugged off mention of women's lib, say­ Louisiana Tech, Kent State, Treasure Val­ commanding officer of Navy Recruiting ing "This is something you have to do for ley, Oregon have all hosted regional meets District Indianapolis, Rosemary Bryant Mer­ yourself. . She expressed delight that her this fall. The winners in these meets are ims listens to a reporter ask her why she dream has come true, in a way she could now busy preparing for the trip to Southern wants to be among the first women in the never have anticipated. But is she content Illinois University at Carbondale, III. Hemet, Navy to undergo flight training. The ques­ to relax now that she’s accomplished more Calif, will be the site of the Pacific Coast tion was asked during a press conference than most of us do in a lifetime? Far from it! Region Meet on April 13-15 and the Rocky held just before Rosemary was sworn into “ I want to fly jets,” she says simply, “and Mountain Regional will be in Englerwood, the Navy during a ceremony at a local air­ I’m interested in astronaut work. I would Colo, in April. Don’t forget to let me know port in Indianapolis, Ind. like to start with the moon .. how your chapter helps! Add digital readout to the Bendix T-12C and what do you get? TheT-12D.

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By Mary F. Foley muscles, tendons, joints and other struc­ where unusual maneuvers and positions One who does not correctly perceive his tures. This gives rise to the so-called “seat can be encountered, this system can be the position, attitude and motion relative to the of the pants" sensation. Muscle sense only source of considerable disorientation. earth is said to be spatially disoriented. The gives information on the vertical and angu­ Both the "muscle sense" and the vesti­ body maintains balance and position sense lar movements of the body. It tells nothing bular system have perception thresholds. Very slow, gradual accelerations may not in three ways: of circular movements. 1. Vision is probably the most important 3. The vestibular organ of the inner ear be perceived for some time, and perhaps factor in maintaining proper orientation and consists primarily of three semicircular not at all. balance. Disorientation in flight will be ex­ canals, each in a different plane and con­ The most common form of spatial dis­ perienced by most normal pilots when vis­ taining a fluid. Movement of the head orientation is the “ leans." This results from ion is degraded by darkness or weather causes this fluid to press in the opposite the fact that some angular motions are not conditions. The ability to fly on instruments direction and vibrate the tiny hairs lining perceived. A prolonged bank or bank and is the replacement for the loss of visual the inside of the canal. This causes nerve turn sometimes produces the sensation of banking in the opposite direction upon re­ reference. impulses to be sent to the brain telling the 2. “Muscle sense" is produced from body’s position, and is usually a reliable turn to straight and level flight. Despite the changes in the pressure and tension on system on the ground. However, in aircraft, fact that the attitude indicator indicates straight and level, the pilot is inclined to lean in the direction opposite the original turn — because that is the way he feels is correct. A specific type of angular acceleration that bears mentioning is vestibular Coriolis acceleration. The vestibular Coriolis effect Backward Glance results when one set of semicircular canals has equilibrated to a constant angular vel­ ocity (that is, the fluid has "come up to By Virginia Thompson speed" with the canal walls) and a head motion is made in a different plane. This re­ sults in a perception of motion in a plane in which no motion actually exists. For exam­ There is a vast amount of fascinating and valuable information about the activities of the ple, if one is yawing in the clockwise direc­ local chapters and overseas sections of the Ninety-Nines which will soon be lost unless tion at a constant angular velocity, and he documented. It is locked in the minds of the people who participated in these historic pitches his head downward so that his chin events. is touching his chest, he will perceive (in In order to record this information so that with Rita Orr, Governor of the North Central addition to his pitching motion) that he is it may be shared with others, the Publisher Section, who has appointed Edythe Maxim rolling in the clockwise direction. The Cor­ of our Ninety-Nine News, Mrs. Lee Keeni­ to compile the date regarding the All-Ohio iolis effect is particularly dangerous during han; and the Editor, Mardo Crane, have Chapter. It was the first chapter to be procedure turns at low altitude in high per­ suggested that future issues of our News issued a charter in their section. Mary Vial formance aircraft. Illusions produced by carry an article highlighting the activities of the South West Section too thinks that Coriolis accelerations are overwhelming and contributions of the various chapters this is a terrific idea. Ruth Ruckert is and very difficult to cope with. It is much within a state or overseas section. The already industriously collecting information easier to prevent their occurrence by limit­ cover page, furnished by a chapter or over­ regarding the twenty-some chapters in her ing head movement in planes which differ seas section, will highlight some outstand­ state of California which will be the second from the plane of rotation such as moving ing aviation feature of its particular state or state featured. the head up and down during turns. A par­ country. The article will record the history The recording of the activities of the ticularly bad situation occurred in early of the chapters within a state or an over­ various chapters or overseas sections, their models of the F86 jet fighter. In these air­ seas section as related to other aviation ac­ contributions and their relationships to the craft it was necessary to shift stick control tivities within their communities, their state local communities, their state, and nation­ from the right to the left hand then turn the and the contributions which they have wide should provide a vast store of val­ head and look down and back in order to made on a national level from the time of uable information on the history of the change the radio frequency. This head their inception to the time of publication. Ninety-Nines and particularly as we get in­ movement often resulted in the generation The article will be limited to a maximum of formation from the overseas sections, a of a sensation of roll. Correcting for this at twelve, double spaced, typewritten pages. better understanding of the people who low altitude was often fatal. This project will cover a seven year make up this tremendous organization. (To be continued) period. In order to avoid concentrating on any particular area, a schedule has been set-up which criss-crosses the United States and includes an oversseas section ^ O c r d A I ro m after every fourth state. Probably the most expeditious way to ac­ complish this project is for the governor of I have made a count of the 99 sponsoring of the FAA-GAMA safety programs and I've only each section to appoint a member within been told of 10 safety meetings that have been 99 sponsored. If any chapter has sponsored her section to write the history of the chap­ such a program, please contact me and let me know when, where, what type, how many at­ ters within a particular state or overseas tended, etc. We have only five more months to make our goal of each chapter taking on a section. Detailed information on the type of safety meeting!! I might add that: if a chapter feels they need to charge the public for these pictures, the amount of material, manner of safety meetings, the FAA Accident Prevention Specialist and his team may not be able to presentation, etc. will be provided the assist... governor and her designated historian by Food for thought department. Don't throw away your old charts, books, plotters, or com­ Virginia Thompson. The information must puters. Collect them and give them to your local Jr. or Sr. High School with the aim of start­ be in the hands of the Editor a month ing the interest, and perhaps be an incentive for the youngster to take up Aviation before the article is to appear. Education. (Address: Wally Funk, National Coordinator, 655 8th Place, Hermosa Beach, Ca. This project has already been discussed 90254) We’re proud that BETTY MOSELEY S S n B iu sa u ia rd learned to fly at Marshall Field Betty Moseley

COY FLYING SERVICE Marshall Field Kentucky can well be proud of the 99 News Award selection of Betty Moseley. Her en­ Georgetown, Kentucky thusiasm and drive, coupled with the advantage of being both "beautiful and brainy" (as one official wrote), has done wonders in selling flying and general aviation to the V.I.P.s in her chosen State. She is a member of the Kentucky Blue Grass 99s Chapter, where she is Flying Activities Chairman—a rather fitting post for Betty. Last summer she began to wonder why the air and jubilantly reports that "I couldn't Kentucky had never set aside a day or a believe the exquisite sensitivity of the air­ week for aviation, as other States did. She craft." The Ninety-Nines shared in the put her thought to action and went to the newspaper and TV coverage of her flight. top—Governor Wendell H. Ford; the F.A.A.; certain State Agencies; and the Military. Obviously, the interest in aviation did not stop with the Kentucky Aviation Week. A CONGRATULATIONS Why not proclaim an Aviation Week in Ken­ tucky? No problem, they all agreed. Betty Documentary, in which Betty participated T O B E T T Y Moseley was named Chairman of Ken­ on December 17, coordinating with the tucky’s first Aviation Week, August 27-Sep- Wright Brothers First Flight, was shown all tember 2; Ginger Edwins of the Kentucky over the State. Blue Grass 99s, became co-chairman. The Betty has been given many honors, Aviation Week was a tremendous success among them appointment to the Women's TONY LEONARD State-wide, and did much to increase the Advisory Committee on Aviation—her PHOTOGRAPHY awareness of the people of Kentucky as to assignment appropriately, Public Relations the role aviation plays. Already plans are and Education in Aviation. She is a member going forward to repeat the effort in 1973. Excellence in capturing the of the Blue Grass Airport Board, repre­ Betty's dentist husband, Kent, who was a peak of action in sports senting General Aviation. She also is a pilot in WWII, started her flying in 1968. She photography Federal Aviation Administration Accident started out frightened, but came out loving Prevention Counselor. Her activities extend it. Her first desire was to enter the Powder outside the field of aviation, as witness her 2812 Dan Patch D rive Puff Derby, and in 1971 she became the membership in the Cardinal Hill Hospital Lexington, K en tucky 40505 first entry from Kentucky in 15 years. She for Crippled Children organization; her ac­ had the singular experience in this race of (606) 254-7940 tivities in Dental Auxiliaries; her partici­ helping another contestant to safety, for pation in the sport of Tennis; and her hob­ which she received the F.A.A.'s Second bies of Interior Design and Music (voice). Highest Award given a woman. She has been a professional model, posing _ y The Kentucky Air National Guard thought for such advertisers as Chevrolet, and so much of Betty's aviation interest that Coca Cola. ~ \ they arranged for her to fly the RF-101 Supersonic Reconnaissance Jet with Lt. Among the many compliments Betty Congratulations, Betty Col. Carl Black. She handled the plane in received as the result of her ardent promo- from all of us at PURDY & COOKE AGENCY, INC. Kentucky is proud of BETTY MOSELEY

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By Shirley Allen International 99 P.R. Educating the general public as to Gen­ eral Aviation truths is going to be my goal in 1973 as your International Public Rela­ tions appointee. Since there are 30,000 women pilots in the U.S., this presents a challenge in which we can all join, and contribute. I am now trying to obtain similar statistics regarding women who fly in Can­ ada, as well as around the world. I was also proud to be appointed to an­ other P.R. job — that of 2nd Vice-President in the International Council of Air Shows. This Council will strive to provide pro­ fessional consultation in formulating Shows, producing them, and programming. It was estimated at the recent annual con­ ference in Milwaukee, Wise., attended by 48 delegates from across the continent, that the number of Air Shows and Fly-Ins in North America, has increased about five times in the last five years. A rather pointed conclusion was reached at this gathering. The general public is still not ready for the air age! Only 15 per cent of the American population avails itself of air transportation. The key is to promote aviation, along with your air shows, and stress safety in the air at all times! Let me hear from you with ideas or news. Address: 20 Graydon Hall Drive, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada. Apt. 1004.

BETTY MOSELEY — recipient of the February-March 99 News Award, member Women's Ad­ visory Committee on Aviation, member Blue Grass Airport Board, and Flying Activities Chair­ man of the Kentucky Blue Grass Chapter 99s. (Photo by Tony Leonard)

tion of Kentucky's First Aviation Week, to compete for future industrial and com­ perhaps the words of Lieutenant Governor mercial growth in our Commonwealth." Congratulations Julian M. Carroll expresses it best; “With We salute another great 99s representa­ your continued dedication and support in tive — Betty Moseley, Kentucky Blue Grass BETTY MOSELEY aviation, Kentucky will be better qualified Chapter. We’re Proud of you!

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Blue Grass Field, Lexington, Kentucky 40504 The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (606) 255-9447 (Ed. note: Due to the many comments that indicated a confusion as to cause of death under the previous heading Contest Committee LAST FLIGHT, which some thought meant death in an air crash, we have substituted NEW HORIZONS heading — with the belief that death is a hori­ By Ellie McCullough, Chairman zon toward which we all fly, even THE COMMITTEE—The Contest Committee is a permanent committee of the Ninety-Nines though this new adventure is brought and is directly responsible to the Executive Board. about by diverse causes. In a sense it POLICY—The following policy outlined by the Ninety-Nines, Inc. shall be adhered to in the is a flight from the "bonds of earth" to planning and endorsement and/or approval of any contest, competitive event or race: All unknown "New Horizons".) contests, competitive events or races requesting date publication in the Ninety-Nine News, use of the name, and endorsement and/or approval of the 99s, must apply to the Chairman of Flying on to the Contest Committee for endorsement. The Contest Committee shall coordinate the dates NEW HORIZONS of sanctioned events. Marguerette (‘Rita’) Hart (Mrs. Alvah), cancer after a long illness. EVENTS OFFERING CASH PRIZES OR PRIZES OF SUBSTANTIAL VALUE MUST: Bay Cities (Calif.) Chapter. (Dec. 4) 1. Apply for Contest Committee endorsement and/or approval at least 90 days prior to the Jeanine Tellekson, killed in a head-on event. (Ellie McCullough) auto collision, with her son, Tom. 2. Furnish proof of compliance with 99 insurance requirements. (Susie Sewell) (Dec. 20) Chicago Area Chapter. 3. Provide material outlining the purpose, rules and SOP for conducting the event. (Her flying buddy, Charlene Falken- berg, writes: “Jeanine leaves four 4. Comply with F.A.R.’s or be conducted under appropriate FAA waiver. children, her mother, and a big em­ 5. Be NAA sanctioned or comply with the following: pty space in aviation.") Edna Calbeck, aftermath of serious a. Furnish proof of prizes or prize money. accident when she and husband b. Provide names of Officials John were travelling to see PPD c. Outline procedure for protests by contestants. start. (Dec. 11) Kansas Chapter; d. File a final report with the Contest Committee within 30 days regarding the following: received her license at age 65, and (1) Date Held was 81 at time of "flying on to New (2) Results Horizons". Another remarkable 99 (3) Description of any violations and disqualifications. will be missed. (4) Protests and any other pertinent information. Marilyn Fenton, cancer after a long, determined battle. (Dec. 29) Rule No. 5 Need Not be Complied With by Events Not Offering Cash Prizes or Prizes of Eastern New England Chapter. Substantial Value. Failure to comply with the outlined policies may result in endorsement and/or approval refusal in subsequent years. The above SOP governing the activities of the Contest Committee has been approved by the Executive Board who also appoints the members of the Committee. The members serve a period of three years on a rotating basis—one member appointed each year and the senior member serving as chairman. The Committee services the 99s in planning, endorsement and/or approval of any contest competitive event or race run by the 99s, coordinates dates, examines rules making certain races are flown under F.A.R.'s, checks that prize monies are available, and makes sure in­ surance coverage has been obtained. The Committee also sees that Protest Committees are available when needed. Should there be any “Gripes” in connection with a 99 sanctioned event, please register them in writing with the Contest Committee. The Committee will in­ vestigate the problem, report its findings to the Executive Board and answer in a Ninety- Nine News article for the membership if the problem warrants it. In other words, the Committee serves the Ninety-Nines in an advisory capacity on matters of policy, promotion, publicity and safety. It encourages participation in 99 endorsed con­ tests and air races. To expedite obtaining approval, it is suggested that requests be sent directly to the three members of the Contest Committee, namely: Ellie McCullough, 64 S. Clinton Ave. Apt. 4A, Bay Shore, N.Y. 11706; Dr. Anne Roethke, 4211 S. Whitnall Ave., Milwaukee, Wise. 53207; and Helen Sailer, 1500 Chicago Ave. No. 716, Evanston, Illinois 60201. Listed below are the races that have received Committee approval so far for 1973. Some of them only have “dates" approved so far and the rules and regulations, etc. will be submitted to the Committee at a later date but well in time (we hope) to obtain 99 sanction. Vixon Frisk: Orange County Chapter, March 24, 1973. Fresno 400 Men’s Air Race: Fresno 99 Chapter, April 28, 1973. Angel Derby: Florida Women Pilots Assn., May 7-15, 1973 (date only). AWNEAR: New England Section, May 19, 1973 (date only). Hours of handwork create this beautiful Illi-Nines Air Derby: Illinois 99 Chapters, May 25-27, 1973. antiqued wooden plaque, featuring the AWTAR: AWTAR Board, July 9-18, 1973. world-famous poem by John Gillespie Indiana Air Race: Indiana Chapter, September 15, 1973 (date only). Magee, Jr. It measures 1154" x 16" and is The Committee will publish an up to date list in the News in order to keep everyone in­ mounted on mellow, hand-rubbed ponde- formed of its activities . . . rosa pine. We w ill mail it to you postage paid for $9.95. 2 for $18.00. 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Reporter: Marion Andrews The AWTAR, Inc. headquarters has moved, however, the address remains the CONTRIBUTORS TO 1974 PPD same. The 2nd floor offices of the Safair Hangar, where our headquarters were Greater Winnipeg Chapter Montana Chapter housed, were condemned. After a thorough Aloha Chapter Jan Gammed search of the area, the new headquarters Chicago Area Chapter Alberta Chapter are temporarily located at the south end of (In memoriam for Lori McCorkle) Coachello Valley Chapter Teterboro Airport, on the ground floor, be­ British Section Orange County Chapter neath the FAA offices. Although not ideal, Colorado Chapter San Gabriel Valley Chapter we no longer have to cover all the records Fresno Chapter Florida Suncoast Chapter with tarpaulins to protect them from a leak­ Fort Worth Chapter Garden State Chapter ing roof. The chief drawback is that our ex­ Nebraska Chapter Alaska Chapter penses for rent have doubled just when we Santa Clara Valley Chapter Dallas Chapter can afford it the least. This, of course, was El Paso Chapter Bea Jobe the reason we put up with the leaky roof. Pauline Glasson For once, all of the records are in one room AWTAR-99 WAYS & MEANS in these temporary quarters so, we hope to Helen Shropshire get things organized. If you come to Teter­ P.O. Box 534 boro, do visit the new Powder Puff Derby Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950 office. Entries for the 27th Powder Puff Derby will open April 10th and close May 10th. The drawing for place positions of the first Airport, Liberal, Kan., Garnett Hastings — day entries, postmarked April 10th, will be Stop Chairman, Co-chairman — Arliene Chairman of the 1973 PPD start from Palo­ held approximately one week later at El­ Dando, Hostess-Kansas Chapter; Philip Bil- mar Airport, Pam Vander Linden says, mira. N Y. and simultaneously announced lard Airport, Topeka, Kan., a must stop, "Thanks to Mr. Ernest Gentle, and his Aero at a luncheon on the West Coast on April Patricia A. Lane — Chairman, Vice-Chair­ Publishers of Fallbrook, who donated 18 in Carlsbad, Ca. man — Sondra Ridgeway, Hostess — 38,000 Derby Postcards, we are ready to From time to time, we have had requests Topeka Chapter; Waterloo Municipal Air­ distribute them. Request as many as you for specific race numbers. Due to the in­ port, Waterloo, Iowa, a must stop, Clau­ want; then note the postage when re­ crease in requests, there will now be a dette A. Parker has covered the preliminar­ ceived, and remit to me — P.O. Box 352, $50.00 fee for the privilege. Race numbers 1 ies as Stop Chairman but is moving to Ne­ Fallbrook, Ca. 92028." through 11 will be exempt from special re­ braska, Maurine Kahle will replace her as —oOo— quest. Chairman, Hostess — Iowa Chapter; Uni­ The Palomar Chapter is hostessing a no­ This year, the "time of start" from Palo- versity of Illinoiw-Willard Airport, Cham­ host luncheon, Wed., April 18th at 12:30 mar Airport will be determined when the paign, III., Jean West — Chairman, Co- P.M. at the Twin Inns, Carlsbad and Elm, race plane is in level flight passing across Chairman — Ann "Libby” Kaiser, Hostess Calrsbad, Ca. Race numbers will be drawn a timing line. — Central Illinois Chapter; Bishop Airport, on the east coast for PPD, and those Must stops across the race route will be Flint, Michigan, a must stop, Sammy McKay present on the west coast will receive Topeka, Kansas; Waterloo, Iowa; and Flint, — Chairman, Vice Chairman — Alice Mar- theirs from Martin Milner, Honorary Starter, Michigan. kee, Hostess — Michigan Chapter; Niagara Star of Rt. 66 and Adam 12 on TV. Fly in The start from Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls, and fly out the same day! Send reservations Calif, is chairmanned by Pam Vander Lin­ N.Y., Peg Piper — Chairman, Vice-Chair­ to: Mary Santasuosso, Rancho La Costa, den with Rosemay Longmire and Mary Mul- man — Terry Pirrung, Hostess — Western Carlsbad, Ca. 92008. hollem as co-chairmen. Palomar is the hos­ New York Chapter. tessing 99 chapter. Headquarters will be at The terminus at Chemung County Air­ the fabulous LaCosta Resort. port, Elmira-Corning, N.Y. is being chair- Along the route: Prescott Municipal Air­ manned by Kathleen Potoczak with Bar­ port, Prescott, Ariz., Chairman — Mary Lou bara Riggs as Vice-Chairman, hostessed by Brown, Hostess — Phoenix Chapter; Albu­ the Western New York Chapter. Be an querque International Airport, Albuquerque, Race Kits now available for $2.00 from APT AVIATRIX!! N.M., Chairman — Rebecca Lutz, Hostess AWTAR Headquarters, Teterboro Airport, — Albuquerque Chapter; Liberal Municipal Teterboro, New Jersey 07608. Chapter Personalities

AWNEAR (May 18 & 19) is a Proficiency Race around a course of approximately 300 sta­ tute miles beginning and ending at the same airport. Worcester Airport — the heart of New England — has been chosen as the race headquarters this year. The actual route to be flown is not announced until all contestants have arrived and the planes are inspected and impounded. Thus, local pilots have no advantage over out-of-the-area pilots. The Eastern New England Chapter is the turers awards. sponsor this year. We've been working our Come — and bring your own cheering ailerons off for months trying to make the section — for Worcester has more to offer ’73 AWNEAR as successful as it has been than a fine IFR airport. The new Science in the past. Accommodations are slated for Museum is complete with resident Betty Miller, winner of Aloha Chapter's out­ the elegant new Sheraton-Lincoln Inn in Stegasaurus. The exciting new Worcester standing pilot of the year award. She just Worcester so that pilots will have the ut­ Center has branches of many of Boston's recently got her ATR license. most in luxury while plotting courses and large stores and a myriad of smaller bou­ computing fuel to the last ounce! We're tiques; the Worcester Art Museum offers a delighted and honored that Mrs. Esther K. little of everything from mosaics to mum­ Goddard has agreed to share with us some mies; there’s the Craft Center; and finally, of her work in compiling and editing the Higgins Armory . .. notes and autobiography of her late hus­ Impound deadline is Friday afternoon, band, Dr. Robert Goddard, the "Father” of May 18. Modern Rocketry. She will speak at the The entry deadline for AWNEAR is May 4. Awards Dinner Saturday night. For Rules and Entry Kit send $1 (applicable There will be trophies for first through toward Entry Fee) to: Harriet Fuller, 99 fifth place, as well as special manufac­ Boylston Circle, Shrewsbury, Mass.

SAN DIEGO CHAPTER invites you to the FIESTA DE LAS PAJARAS (girl birds) Spring meeting of the Southwest Section in San Aloha Chapter’s Chairman Pat Kelley pre­ Diego, March 30 to April 1, 1973. Reservations: senting to Dot Read the Aloha Chapter's Ruth Ebey, 933 Dennstedt, El Cajon, Calif. 92020. Outstanding 99 of the Year Award. Dot won the award for all her hard work in the field of aviation, and 99 participation. Aero-Space Education - 99 Style ***#*###**#**##***#**** By Helen Wray, Chairman speaker at a seminar which will be held in Have you been to see anyone in your the auditorium of the large new high school local library or school library about setting where I teach. Special honorees will be all up an aviation display? Betty Hundley of participants in area high school aviation * ' * Dallas went to her daughter’s elementary programs. There are over twelve hundred * # # Postcard Simplicity with Letter Privacy !jc school library and received a warm recep­ high schools in the country offering Aero­ * * tion. She not only helped set up a display, space/Aviation courses. Why not recognize * Six different Full Color Air Scenes from * but she collected the names of two them in some way and promote safety in $ Original Water Color Pictures. Use them $ prospective Ninety-Nine members. Thanks our future pilots. If you haven’t been in a * for Thank You's, Invitations, Announce- * for going to the library, Betty, and thanks high school lately — you're missing the ac­ * ments and Letters, and the set makes a # for writing. tion. Public school auditoriums are avail­ * Lovely Gift. * In the last week, my status has changed able for events pertaining to education. to full time public school teacher — a very Can you think of anything more educa­ * 16 Air Notes, 18 Seals all packaged inan * challenging and interesting job. Four tional than safety? Details of the seminar * elegant see through vinyl pouch. # classes of English I and an Aviation Funda­ will be furnished in next month's News. * * mentals course should certainly keep my * $2.50 PER SET OR 3 SETS FOR $7.00, * ATTENTION: All Aerospace Education attention. I shall certainly not expire from * POSTAGE INCLUDED. * Section Chairmen: Please write and give * * boredom. me your Aerospace Education news. Do # * * SUNSHINE PRODUCTS * Also, SHV Chapter Ninety-Nines is in the not forget the National Aerospace Con­ * 726 EASTMAXLOW • HAZELPARK, * process of putting together another Safety gress in Oklahoma City, April 4-6. Please * MICHIGAN 48030 * Seminar. On February 20, Pete Campbell, attend this meeting if possible and take * * Coordinator of the Accident Prevention much valuable AE material back to your *#*##*#*****###****#*** Program in Washington will be the main section. r n r r p il o t ’s v e n t * i n L L CATALOG 5th Annual llli-Nines Air Derby peg, Manitoba R3H OE2. Send to: SPORTY’S PILOT SHOP DuPage County Airport, West Chicago, Illi­ ANGEL DERBY — All Women s Interna­ CLERMONT COUNTY AIRPORT nois, May 25-27, 1973. Approximately 250 tional Air Race - Sponsored by the Flor­ Batavia, Ohio 45103 mile speed or proficiency category. Open ida Women Pilot's Assoc.; Sanctioned by phone (513) 732*2411 to men and women. Trophies and cash N.A.A. — between Monterrey, Mexico, prizes. For information and entry kit, and Santee, South Carolina.-May 7-15 — available 1/1/73, send $1 to: Write for Kit: (encl. $1) Dottie Shaw, 601 Julia Konger N.W. 67th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33313. 2004 S. Barreville Road Australian Sectional — 2:30 p.m. Wednes­ McHenry, Illinois 60050 day, 28th March, 1973 at The Travel July 13-16 — 27th Powder Puff Derby — Lodge, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Carlsbad, Ca. to Elmira, N.Y. (Note: For VIXEN FRISK PROFICIENCY RACE those who want the PPD postcards, March 24, 1973 — Fullerton Airport, Fuller­ donated by Mr. Ernie Gentle of Aero ton, Calif. This is a proficiency-speed Publishers again, the cost will be for race for women pilots (copilots may be mailing only. At book rate 10 cards will male or female). The course will be 295 cost you 8c (2 oz.). Then 4c each addi­ miles, non-stop, round-robin. For handi­ tional ounce up to 15 oz. Send your re­ cap information and entry contact: Es­ quests to Pam Vander Lindern, P.O. Box ther G rupenhagen, 2401 O shkosh, NINETY-NINE DESK SET 352, Fallbrook, Ca. 92028.) Anaheim, Calif. 92806 or phone 714/778- Base is White Marble with a "99" Com­ June 16 — Poker Run — sponsored by the 0592. Cost of entry includes race kit and pass Rose on Blue Background. The Greater Winnipeg Chapter. Write: Kate luncheon for two ($30.00). Rain date two Pen Holder and Pen is Gold. Anne Dougherty, Winnipeg Flying Club, weeks later. Sponsored by Orange COST: $4.00 + .75 postage Winnipeg International Airport, Winni­ County Chapter. Foreign Cost $4.00 + $1.50 postage Orders will be sent within the week C they are received. © Send Orders to: BARBARA SIMMONS 6617 E. Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46219

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Spring Sectional 99'$ Sponsored by Central UllinoiS 99 RAMA0A INN DO IT EASIER . . . FASTER ... SAFER with the CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS THERN-O-MATIC HANGAR WINCH Landincj a t Wi I la ri AirporTCUniuersitu)___ Write for Bulletin No. 43 BOX JJ 347 FREE TIE-DOWNS nc. WINONA, MINN. 55987 Ninety-Nine, Marie Richardson has sent pictures of the Gypsy Moth. Mr. Glen Buf­ fington has loaned a record "For the Fun of It" by Amelia Earhart and Museum Crator, Page Shamburger will have it reproduced for the Museum on cassette size recording tapes. Too, we now have twelve previously unpublished photographs of Amelia Earhart By Doris Renninger and other material (a page from her day The Ninety-Nines have a whole lot going embarked on and will need the enthusiastic book) courtesy of the Special Collections for them in this brand new 1973, and one of support of all members. Let's recognize division of Purdue University Libraries. the most exciting and important projects is these pledges of $20.00 per year, for the Fly in or drive in but try and stop in at The the International Women’s Air and Space next five years, and keep them coming in. International Women’s Air & Space Museum. Not only will the Museum intro­ Chapter Chairmen are appointing Chap­ Museum, Nine-Nine Headquarters, Will duce to the traveling public, the feats and ter Museum Chairmen, and one of the first Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City. See accomplishments of all women in aviation, projects she can begin is to request each some of these women in aviation memora­ but will also serve to acquaint this same member of her Chapter to write up her avia­ bilia as they are arranged for display by public with our Ninety-Nine organization, tion biography. Museum Trustee, Blanche Museum Trustee, Pat McEwen. Remember, its history and its varied activities. The Noyes, with Dr. Dora D. Strother assisting, too, you are making aviation history every Ninety-Nines' Museum Trust is in the pro­ will begin to assemble an aviation day — so let's continue with our aerial col­ cess of a design required criterion for such biographical notebook on all women pilots, lecting. a Museum. Section members outside the United The response of the membership to the States, Members-at-Large, everyone! Your letter each received from the Chairman of biographies should be neatly written or NOTE the Museum Trust, B. Steadman, and also typed in duplicate and given to the Chap­ to the Museum Brochure, with the enclosed ter's Museum Chairman. She will forward Nancy Orcutt, International Scrapbook pledge envelope, that followed, is showing one copy to Blanche and keep one for the Chairman, urgently requests that all arti­ the intense interest and pride, we as mem­ Chapter's files. Don't be modest, tell it like cles and pictures be sent her as they occur, bers, have in this tremendous undertaking. it is. to enable her to plan the book, and also to Grace Harris, Museum Trust Treasurer, has Aviation books and pictures continue to be sure that all Chapters are represented. been kept busy with the bookkeeping and be presented to the Museum. Canada’s The Scrapbook can only be a complete reports, "Contributions are lively from the Flying Heritage has been donated by Mar­ record if you contribute! So, please don't membership." Important to remember — cia Wilford and The Windsor Flying Club. put it off. Mail to: Nancy Orcutt, 8711 The Museum Trust is a non-profit trust and Nancy Mills of the All Ohio Chapter contri­ Warrington Dr., Indianapolis, Indiana 46234. all contributions are an allowable income buted an autographed copy of 20 Hours 40 Do It Now! tax deduction. This is a big project we are Minutes by Amelia Earhart, and Australian f 'Safari is the greatest adventure ^ which can happen to man in this bemused and muddled age'*..^ On a safari slipstream across the sky . . . engineering marvel born of Rhodesia, pioneer Africa unfolds. From “ E’Goli” — the Golden land-locked in the bosom of Central Africa, City — Johannesburg, to Africa’s greatest where the mystery of the Zimbabwe ruins natural show on earth — the wild game poses a question in the sands of time. country of Botswana where herds of elephant, East to the palm-lined, bleached white shores buffalo, zebra, carve a thousand gametrails of the Indian Ocean, fishing the blue waters across the bushveld. Africa’s living theatre for the fighting barracuda and landing on an seen from a seat in the sky. Camp-fire at island called Paradise . . . it’s an air-way Savuti where the sunset speaks in sounds to man’s greatest adventure; a flight to an of silence. unforgettable experience, and you fly it Setting course to the Zambezi, glide-slope to yourself. “The smoke that thunders” — the Victoria The E.T.A. is up to you. Begin by plotting Falls. Through a gateway of rainbows to your course to our African Flying Safari by where the mighty river is held captive, tamed writing to . . . by Kariba’s concrete and steel, a man-made

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Christina (Henderson) Wills, Reporter Congratulations to Dr. Dorothy Herbert Vfwpfer ~RepWts who gained her "C” Gliding certificate at good instrument practice en route. Warwick, Q., and now Dorothy plans to We are very sorry to see Sheila Scott West Canadian Section complete her Gliding Instructors Rating. leave us for about a year to work in Amer­ Peg Kelman and Olga Tarling flew out to ica and wish her every success and we Warwick in Peg's Cherokee 140 to see welcome as a visiting member from Amer­ ALBERTA CHAPTER Dorothy's gliding expertise. ica Suzanne Brookes who is currently Eleanor Bailey, Reporter The Australian National Gliding Cham­ teaching in London. The January meeting of the Alberta 99's pionships were held at Waikerie, S.A., in was most informative, as past Chapter January. Dorothy Herbert flew down from Chairman, Eleanor Bailey directed discus­ Charleville to watch them and Kathryn Hen­ East Canada Section sion of the 99's, the organization, voting, derson spent several days there also, in be­ etc., based on the Project Awareness semi­ tween charter flights to Victoria. FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER nars held several years ago. A guest, Mrs. Our very best wishes go to Kathryn Hen­ Barbara Brotherton, Reporter Susan Milligan, brought a tape recording of derson, whose engagement to John G. It will not be news to anyone in our area the various sounds emitted by four different Flynn was announced at Christmas. Kath­ that flying time has been kept to a minimum Emergency Locator Transmitters, and some ryn and John plan to be married in Ade­ for all of us due to a case of chronic bad information on various approved types, the laide on the 19th May, 1973 and to live in weather. price and other pertinent information. She Gove, N.T. But still news does filter in. For instance: also outlined briefly how to arm the bea­ Our Governor Rosemary De Pierres has Simone Breukel won the spot landing con­ con, its proper usage, and how to locate a teamed with our Vice-Governor Robin test in the private aircraft category back in crash site if you should hear the sound of Miller in the two day BP Air Race in W.A. on October, at Oshawa airport. This same an ELT on your aircraft radio. the Australia Day weekend 27-29th Jan­ cutie earned her night endorsement and On January 19, the Alberta 99's and the uary. This year the Race starts at Perth, her Bronze seal from the R.C.F.C. Helen Canadian Owners and Pilots Association overnight Albany with a stop at Esperance and Jerry Barter flew in the Michigan Small jointly sponsored a most successful avia­ (that’s Art Linkletter country) before return­ race, so did Barbara (that's me) and Tom tion dinner in Calgary, with Mr. Ronald ing to Perth. Brotherton, no prizes, just marvelous Keith as guest speaker. Mr. Keith has just Marjorie Johnson flew to Sydney for a people and scenes. Shirley Allen drove to published a book (now a Canadian best party before Christmas and also to gain Florida and then took a three-day aerobatic seller) called Bush Pilot With A Briefcase. cross-country experience, Peg Kelman course in a 220 Stearman bi-plane. She is This is the story of Grant McConachie, the joined Marjorie and has since flown her now proficient in spins, barrel rolls and man who was a bush pilot, but became the Cherokee 140 down to Sydney and back to snap rolls. The course was taken at Avon President of Canadian Pacific Airlines, Brisbane. Park Airport and required four to five hours Canada's second largest airline. The book Des and I have enjoyed many hours ground school and equal air time. Jean and is written in a most entertaining manner, weekend flying in connection with Des’ air­ Dave MacDonald made their usual fall trip and would make interesting reading for all. craft maintenance work. to Mexico and had great weather, a nice Western Canadian Governor, Anola At present we are all planning ways and change. Sybil Dunn, our Ex Chapter Chair- Laing and husband Gordon are currently means to attend our Sectional at 2:30 p.m. mam now lives in Bermuda and thought on the International Flying Farmers Mexi­ on Wednesday, 28th March, at the Travel she would have to give up flying as no pri­ can Tour. Marion Wheaton and husband Lodge, Geelong, Victoria (just outside Mel­ vate planes are available. She writes that Don are planning a trip to New Orleans in bourne). she’s discovered that the American Navy the very near future for a convention. The Cheerio for now. Base has bought a Cessna 150 and AT 34 rest of us are sitting at home very envious. and so she's trying to see if other than Marg and Peter Hunziker are on a Carib­ Navy Personnel can join in the fun. Our bean cruise, and toured the Kennedy British Section present Chairman, Lois Apperly, is busy Space Center in Florida late in December. speaking to Zonta Clubs and doing a fine Til next month, Happy Holidays to all, job of Public Relations for Aviation and the whether real or just a dream! Pat Richardson, Reporter 99 s. The annual Thanksgiving Party was held Edith Denny, our official globe trotter and on November 16th at the Royal Air Force 99 International Lisiaon representative has Club, Piccadilly, London, during which our visited Marie Boters in Columbia, Pamela new Governor and her Committee were for­ Lock and Jennifer Frame in New Zealand, mally installed in office for 1972/73 and they Marie Richardson and Margaret Kentley, are as follows: Governor, Freydis Sharland; Nancy Bird Walton and Ann Carter in Aus­ Vice-Governor, Barbara Cannon; Secretary, tralia. She has contacted some possible Sue Phillips, and Treasurer, Christine new Members too. However, Edith reports a Coombe. highlight of her last journey was a trip in a 1972 has been a successful year for the ski-equipped Cessna 185 to the Mt. Cook Section, Daphne Poynter has gained her glacier on South Island, New Zealand. They Full Instructors Rating, Pat Richardson her landed between 7 and 9 thousand feet right Assistant Instructors Rating and Gay Absa­ on the glacier. She liked it so much Edith lom is now flying for a Helicopter Charter signed on for a second trip the next day. Co. full-time. However, the outstanding Gil Holden has been "down under" too, achievement of the year is that of Yvonne and enjoyed a sight-seeing trip in a 172 Sintes and for this she was presented at the while in Australia. Thanksgiving Party with “the Sir Alan Cob- Must correct my last newsletter. Eliza­ ham Achievement Award for 1972 to beth Lane owns an American TR2, regis­ Yvonne Sintes for the great achievement of tration letters are "EGG." She reports that MEMBERS AT LARGE becoming Britain's first woman airline Cap­ Controllers have all become comedians tain." Yvonne is currently flying as Captain and she gets clearances like "don't scram­ Above is a photograph of Mary Kilbourne on H.S. 748's mainly on scheduled service ble it on the runway” and, “cleared to land, from Eastern Idaho and her husband, when Link-City flights in Great Britain and sunny side up, Chick." You'll just have to they visited Bombay recently. The picture Europe. get hard boiled about it Elizabeth! (oops!) was taken at a dinner party given at Bom­ Despite the dreadful flying weather for Write for your Guelph Air Rally kit. En­ bay’s Taj Mahal Hotel on November 15, the first six months of the year we managed tries open March 1st, close May 24th. The 1972, by His Higness of Palitana. it shows a number of fly-ins to various airfields Rally will be June 2nd and is a cross-coun­ (L to R), Vinnie Naruia, Chanda Sawant (99 around the country — most of us getting try proficiency race. of Bombay), Mary and her husband. for their great help. Our thanks also to Vel The Cragins made a flying trip to Iowa South Central Section Kiker's 49 1/2er, Harold, as he spent the over the New Years holidays. While in Iowa, they were dinner guests of Jean and Lem ARKANSAS - COLORADO - LOUISIANA time with us by mixing paint and giving us KANSAS - NEBRASKA - NEW MEXICO encouragement. We couldn't do without Ellingson (Iowa Chapter). Besides a deli­ O KLAHOM A - TEXAS our 49 1£ers! cious steak dinner, they enjoyed seeing Our February meeting will be on the 24th each others Toronto slides. Coming back, in Victoria — perhaps by then more of our the Cragins were weathered in for five days CHAPARRAL CHAPTER members will be APT! in Wichita Falls due to icing conditions in Mary De Kinder, Reporter the area. We're a small (nine members), but busy, DALLAS CHAPTER We were glad to hear that Hester Oakes chapter: In October, after a successful Judy Cobb, Reporter will be our A.E. Scholarship applicant. She Flight Clinic, our meeting was held at Paul­ The January meeting was held in the will get her instrument rating. ine Hall's so we, plus three prospective home of Mary Ann McClure. We had the members, could learn about and “ help” in FORT WORTH CHAPTER pleasure of welcoming Captain's Harold Carolyn Merrithew, Reporter stitching the wing envelop on Hall’s 1946 and Betty Bowden that evening. Captain's Luscombe. In November we learned (pleas­ Our Wright’s Day Dinner was a big suc­ Bowden are members of Operations, Group antly) from Cliff Robertson, via an FAA film, cess. Held at the Ridglea Country Club in 4 Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP). They about a few pilot errors and, hopefully, how elegant surroundings, it was well attended. have both been active in the CAP for to avoid them. In December we tem­ Charlie Hillard, Jr., World aerobatic cham­ several years and were quite pleased to porarily gave up learning to enjoy our­ pion was our guest speaker and showed share some of their experiences with us. If selves over cocktails and dinner and in films from the World Championship Com­ you are not familiar with the CAP or are not donating gifts to our local Council for petition in Paris, France. John Jackson, active within the group and have a chance Youth. January finds us planning a fund­ ground instructor at American Airlines to listen to their history and how they oper­ raising party, another spring flight clinic, Flight Academy was Master of Ceremonies. ate take the time to do so. They are indeed and some possible help from us for the Trophies were awarded to Capt. Will Gar­ a well organized group of people. CAP Cadet program. rett, the oldest pilot attending and to Once again the best made plans of mice We’re especially proud of our Deming George Altgelt, from San Antonio, the guest and men were thrown to the weather. Due member, Rene Hirth, for her new instrument who traveled the furthest distance for the to rain, ice, snow and just plain bad condi­ rating and her help in the Deming Fly-In event. Other trophies were given to the tions we were unable to make our trip to which raised over $400 for the Association newest license and for the most ratings. headquarters in Oklahoma City. Once of Retarded Children. We were pleased to see Edna Whyte at again these plans are being made to fly up our meeting after having had recent eye to Will Rogers and visit our members there: surgery. Nancy Armstrong, one of our new­ but, if worse comes to worse it’s liable to est members, was there after having under­ end up a 'drive in’ rather than a 'fly-in.' gone surgery the previous week. Anne Jerry and Maurice Melton flew from Cozart and her daughter, Genie Cozart, Dallas to Albuquerque recently. Not a cloud were also among our new members. in the sky and lots of snow all the way. Diane Coon, her son Ty and 49 1£er They are presently planning a trip to Roger, flew to Miami for Thanksgiving and Mexico. Jan Wahrer made a message drop Christmas in their Cessna 182, with a new to CAP Cadets on a campout at Lake STOL kit installed. They recently flew to Texoma. Newton, Kansas to check on their order for Most trips that were planned for January the BEDE 5. ended up being cancelled. Cheer up, girls, Edna Whyte just purchased three 150's winter is half over and soon you'll be able and a Skyhawk for her fleet of school to dust off those wings again. planes. Nancy Doyle is now a full time in­ structor for Edna. EL PASO CHAPTER Joe and Betty Parsons spent a week in KK Garlitz, Reporter San Francisco and a week in St. Thomas, The El Paso Chapter of the 99’s met Jan­ Virgin Islands soaking up the sun. Carolyn uary 13, 1973. We feel fortunate to welcome Merrithew and family just returned from a two new members and two transfers to our week at Christmas in Tampa, Florida and chapter. the following weekend in Ruidosa, N.M. New members are Francie Ainsworth and Our group is planning a Safety Seminar Jane Scott. Jane and her husband have a on Mountain Flying and density Altitude for Champion Decathalon, fully aerobatic, with spring and a fly-in next month to Okla­ inverted fuel and oil systems. She is learn­ Chaparral chapter members and guests homa. ing aerobatics from her husband who is help stitch wing of 1946 Luscombe. C.F.I. and Army C.W.2 Aviator stationed at GOLDEN TRIANGLE CHAPTER Biggs Field. They plan to establish a 10 Carol Callan, Reporter COASTAL BEND CHAPTER hour aerobatic course for interested pilots The Christmas party was a joyous occa­ Barbara Corley, Reporter desiring to increase their proficiency and sion wherein gifts were bestowed on Katherine Caraway and Archie Mercer safety. guests and husbands alike. The dinner were our hostesses at our meeting on Jan­ Transfers are Ann Nobles and Louise party was held at Jamiel’s in Dallas and uary 20th at Katherine’s home in Yoakum. Mitchell. Ann transferred here to report for Linda Hooker was speaker. Discussion centered on the Fly-In Hanger duty January 8, as Accident Prevention No meeting was held in December due to Sale we re tentatively planning for a week Specialist in the G.A.D.O. Office. She came the busy schedule of all members, however, in March. We'll keep you posted as our to us from the Dallas Redbird Chapter. She the January meeting found the Golden Tri­ plans develop. gave us a short talk and asked our support angle catching upon a lot of business and Our APT members as of Jan. 20th are and ideas to stimulate pilot interest in acci­ new projects for the coming year. Delores Zuck, Katherine Caraway, Archie dent prevention. Louise Mitchell comes Flying Activities were possible even Mercer and Barbara Corley. here from Amarillo, Texas. She was with though winter is upon us — Dottie and Bill Katherine is working on her instrument the Top-of-Texas Chapter. Carmichael made several trips in the rating. She reports that she and her Cessna We were also glad to have as a visitor, Texas, Oklahoma area, Pat Evans flew to “ Angel Wings” are having great fun. Lela Carwardine, from the Las Cruces Haskell and Austin, Texas, Jean Lemmon Vel and Harold Kiker will be in atten­ Chapter. Lela was a charter member of the took Linda Hooker and Helen Wells on dance at the Flying Farmers Convention on El Paso Chapter and an active member demonstration rides in her new Yankee and February 2nd-4th in Fort Worth. Vel has from 1947-1968. She moved to Las Cruces then Jean and Linda flew to Lake Murray been asking to present her poem Claim to and helped form the Chaparral Chapter for lunch, Pat Chester and her 49 1/2er flew Fame at the banquet. there. to Oklahoma and Jo McCarrell flew to Lake Schulenburg was finally airmarked on We learned that Irene Eshelman is mov­ Murray. December 2, 1972. Our thanks to Adelle ing to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. We hate to The list of persons APT is still growing Baker and Louise Bickford, Houston 99’s, lose her. and our latest members to be APT are Pat Chester and Jean Lemmon. was delighted to have her as an overnight dent Prevention Program and how we can Congratulations. guest recently. help with it. The next Safety Clinic will be I was able to attend the 25th Annual Con­ Delle Hightower joins the ranks of those here in Wichita on Feb. 20 and 21. We will vention of the Helicopter Association of who are APT. be involved in this too. America in Las Vegas with my 49 1/2er. It Though the notice was short and the Congratulations to Dan and Jeanne was a most interesting show and in the night a Friday, several members and 49 Hereford on the birth of their new baby girl. opinion of many who had been to numer­ 1/2ers busily packed many boxes of gift She made her entrance on Dec. 2. Her ous shows “one of the best so far.” items which were donated to the chapter. name is Deborah Pearl. Linder Aerospace Education we are So there will be rummage sales in the fu­ Margaret Yourdon was invited by the pleased to announce that Penny White was ture. The first one is scheduled for March Navy, as their guest, to go to Memphis, able to have a display at Crow Elementary 31 and April 1. Tenn. to observe all phases of aviation School in Arlington, Texas and to put on a schooling available there. There were fifty program for the PTA wherein Garry Laven­ KANSAS CHAPTER men and only five women at the school. der and Penny were guest speakers. Dorothy Barker, Reporter Margaret was the only one to log one and a Penny's theme for her speech was “ Women Hi, all of you 99's all over the world (all of half hours in a DC-6. She was then present­ in Flying" and was received enthusiasti­ you with that incurable malady called fly­ ed with navy wings. cally by so many in the audience who had ing). It’s really nice to chat and get ac­ Marian Banks, San Diego Chapter, and either been for a flight in a small plane as a quainted with you via the 99 News. Gini Richardson, Eastern Washington passenger or had logged several hours but Our first Safety Seminar was a real suc­ Chapter, were in Wichita to attend a had never proceeded further. cess. Pat McEwen lined up a some great Cessna 340 flight school. Lucky Carolyn Brooks won a trip to speakers. Thanks to Pat and also to Marilyn Marion was the first place winner in the Hawaii from the Delta Pilots Company at Copeland who assisted her. Others in the 1972 PPD, and Gini has flown in twenty-one their Christmas party. The only part she re­ chapter also helped. PPD’s, winning in 1971. They were the grets is that the airlines will not allow her to James W. (Pete) Campbell, special assis­ guests of the Kansas 99's at a dinner so we pilot the aircraft herself but she is willing to tant for the General Aviation Accident pre­ could discuss the Liberal, Kansas, PPD settle for a ride as a passenger as long as vention program from Washington, D.C. stop. Marian is the Assistant Route Director the final destination is Hawaii. was the featured speaker. and Vice Chairman West of the PPD. The winter months, while not the best for Mr. Campbell, of the Federal Aviation Ad­ Pat Kastens, Gene Woodworth, and flying, seem to be months wherein aircraft ministration, is in charge of the national Juanita Hattan will be timers at the Liberal buying is popular among our members. program. He talked about "Our National stop. Jean Lemmon bought a new Yankee, Helen Aviation System.” By the way, we sent Direct Relief Fund Wells bought a new Cessna 150 and Pat Fredrick Zimring, attorney from Dallas, medical supplies back west with Marian Chester and her 49 1/2er bought a “ Fly- spoke on "Legal Responsibilities in Fly­ and Gini. (Sneaky aren't we.) Baby" plane. Pat will not be flying the Fly- in g ", EXCLUSIVE: Pat McEwen told me that Baby for a while, however, at least until she Hazel McKendrick Jones, Dallas Flight she and Harold Krier (prior to his untimely and her husband get a chance to put it Service specialist, spoke on "How to Get a death) imported an Aerobatic Zlin A-526 together (seems they go in for large model Good Weather Briefing." single engine Czechoslovakian aerobatic building). Richard Scholtz, accident prevention aircraft two years ago. Nothing had been HOUSTON CHAPTER specialist, demonstrated the effects of ver­ done with it since Harold's death. It had Ann English, Reporter tigo with the Barany Chair. Mr. Scholtz is been in a crate for some time, but it has Since this is the February-March issue, from the Wichita GADO office. now been trucked to Dalhart, Texas to be the delightful Christmas party at Mackie Helen Wray, aerospace education teach­ assembled. It now has the wings and tail Fusilier’s is no longer considered news but er, from Shreveport, La., spoke on "Optical section on it and is beginning to look like a very pleasant memory by the many who Illusions." an airplane. attended the festive occasion. And a Feb­ On January 13 we had our meeting at Pat Pat has a 200 hp Lycoming engine on or­ ruary 1 deadline seems rather late to write McEwen’s home. This was a guest meeting, der for the Zlin. The engine will arrive about being a guest at the Dallas-Redbird so we had four prospective member guests. around the first of February. Christmas party. Friendship and happiness Chet Davidson, Regional Accident Special­ The Zlin has been flown by many Euro­ were bountiful at both gala events. ist, FAA and Richard Scholtz were also pean pilots and was flown in France during After the holiday season the winter dol­ there and gave us a briefing on the Acci­ the last World Aerobatic Contest in 1972, drums almost took a firm hold on the Hous­ ton area. Day after day (for weeks it seems) the weather could be described as “messy” or better still, just terrible. Fender-bending type weather was in the forecast the even­ ing of the last scheduled meeting so less 1973 Spring Meeting than a quarter of the membership was pre­ South Central Section — Southeast Section sent. Then came the 2 1/2 inch show which just about brought this semi-tropical city to a halt. However, there is still evidence "We're pleased you've chosen Holiday Inn as head­ the old Texas maxim, "If you don't like our weather, wait a minute,” is true. Today is quarters for your meeting in Little Rock." sunny and warm and engines are revving Jim Tusing, Innkeeper up once again. This reporter is in a dilemma because so few answer their MARCH 30 MARCH 31 phone and those who do say something •Registration all day *10:30 a.m Brunch followed by like "News? But the weather has been aw­ 11.00 a.m. Depart Holiday Inn Section Meetings ful!" Sally Cox and her family (10 in all) vaca­ for Oaklawn Park 2:00 p.m. Depart Holiday Inn tioned in Ruidosa, New Mexico. They ar­ 6:15 p.m. Return Holiday Inn for Air Show rived there in a snow storm, left on a sheet 8:00 p.m. Depart Holiday Inn 4:30 p.m. Return Holiday Inn of ice, but had great skiing weather in be­ for Border Star 6:45 p.m. Cocktail Party tween — and no broken bones. 11.00 p.m. Return Holiday Inn 7:45 p.m. Dinner Alice Seaborn will have more time for fly­ ing. She has retired as a Medical Techni­ ’ A t Holiday Inn cian at Texas Childrens Hospital. All wish Alice many hours of happy flying. ® The stork filed IFR and brought a nine pound, six ounce baby boy to Joice Smith WA. and her 49 1/2er. Helen Wilke, Dallas-Redbird, added a lit­ 6th & Broadway • Little Rock, Arkansas tle more time to her Bonanza. Ann English winning many events. Jan Heins won the first place trophy. Fol­ Pat McEwen flew to New York to meet lowing close on her heels was a very happy with Kay Brick and Doris Renninger — then gal — yours truly — who doesn't mind at all she was off to Denver (medical supplies for dusting and polishing that trophy! Honor­ DRF also) — in Feb. she and Owen will go able mention certificates were awarded to to Phoenix for an Arabian horse show and Vera Bartunek, Diane Bartels, and Grace meeting — in March to Europe and in May Olsen. We are, of course, already well into to Hawaii — Lucky girl. the program for 1973. In order to stimulate In July my husband Bob Barker and I will participation in the various chapter activi­ be flying a Comanche 260 to Alaska. We ties, bonus points are awarded each month hope to fly a scant 27 mi. from Siberia. for a specified activity. For example, in Jan­ Karen Brooks Tiede, send me some in­ uary, bonus points were awarded for work­ formation. ing on the membership teas, and in Feb­ ruary, bonus points were awarded for par­ ticipating in an aviation education project. WHO — left to right — James W. (Pete) This keeps everybody hoppin'l Campbell, special assistant for the General January found the Nebraska 99's busy Aviation Accident Prevention program from with baking, writing invitations, and enter­ Washington, D.C., Chet Davidson, Regional taining. The occasions? Membership teas. Accident Specialist FAA, Hazel McKen- These were held in Lincoln, Omaha and drick Jones, Dallas Flight Service special­ Scottsbluff. Names were obtained from the ist, Helen Wray aerospace education FBO’s around these areas and invitations teacher Shreveport, La., Fredrick Zimring were sent to all the women pilots. Our attorney from Dallas, Texas, and Richard membership chairman, Diane Bartels, also (Dick) Scholtz, Wichita GADO office. The included postcards to be returned to her in­ successful Safety Clinic was on Dec. 2, dicating their interest in 99's even if they 1972, Wichita, Kansas at the Canterbury were unable to attend the tea. We are also Inn. planning to have the next several business meetings in the central part of the state in LUBBOCK CHAPTER order to encourage the women pilots in Beth Bates, Reporter that area to attend (Nebraska does cover a We are happy to report that we have a large territory!). new member. She is Carol Beth Covey. She We are trying to increase our participa­ has been flying since February 1972 and tion in aviation education projects. Diane has logged about 200 hours. She became Bartels aimed at the "younger set" by ihterested in flying because her employer speaking to the kindergarten class at a Lin­ owns a plane and through friends. After the coln School. Vera Bartunek, Diane Bartels, demo flight she knew she wanted to go on. Sally Van Zandt, Mimi Haworth, Sharon Her hopes are to become a charter or cor­ Meyer, Mildred Barrett, Donna Mowrey, porate pilot. We are very pleased to have Wilma Ackermann, Florence Boring and Carol Beth in our chapter and know that Jan Heins are presenting the program at she will attain her goal someday. the University Flying Club in Lincoln. Helen Our December meeting was a little differ­ Moore and Wilma Ackermann teamed up to A one and a two a — James w. (Pete) ent: We took a little holiday cheer (in the see that aviation education materials were Campbell, Special Assistant for the General form of cookies) to our FSS and Tower Per­ sent to Barneston High School. Leta Drake Aviation Accident Prevention Program. sonnel at Lubbock Regional Airport. The is currently making arrangements to in­ From: Washington, D C., speaking on the gentlemen were taken by surprise but that clude a weekly five-minute program per­ "structure of airways” at the Dec. 2, 1972 was part of the fun, and when the shock taining to aviation (an educational ap­ Safety Clinic at the Canterbury Inn in wore off we were given a complete tour of Wichita, Kansas. proach to pilots and the public) on her tele­ the facilities. We were able to observe vision show. As a chapter we are looking several planes on radar and on approach to into the possibility of providing several the airport. Our questions were answered in schools with subscriptions to aviation fine fashion and everyone learned some­ magazines. thing. Our Jan. 15 meeting was a program of 1973 Spring Meeting slides and information on the Lubbock Re­ gional Airport expansion project. Mr. Mar­ South Central Section vin Coffee, the Airport Manager gave the presentation. He explained the various as­ Southeast Section pects and problems faced when building new airport facilities. Basic plans call for a new terminal complex, a new tower, new taxiways and lengthening of the major North South runway. I was very pleased to learn that general Your airport aviation will “inherit" the present terminal building when the new one is completed. Headquarters This will give a very fine central location for all pilots in the Lubbock area and to flying In Little Rock visitors as well. Keep in mind that our air­ port is growing, and come to see us when you have the opportunity. Plans hopefully will be completed by fall of 1975. From the South Plains and Lubbock — so long for now, let's all get APT and have CENTRAL some happy hours in the sky. FLYING SERVICE Municipal Airport NEBRASKA CHAPTER NEBRASKA CHAPTER — NINETY-NINE Mimi Haworth, Reporter ACHIEVEMENT AWARD — left to right: Little Rock, Arkansas The highlight of the Christmas party was Vera Bartunek, Honorable Mention; Mimi the presentation of the 1972 Nebraska Haworth, Second Place; Han Heins, First Chapter Ninety-Nine Achievement Award. Place: Diane Bartels, Honorable Mention. OKLAHOMA CHAPTER PIKES PEAK CHAPTER Single Engine Land rating. Doctor hus­ Martha Thomason, Reporter Marion Hein, Reporter band, Fred, is a military M.D. and is also a Oklahoma Chapter had its annual Guest Colorado's coldest winter in 40 years has pilot. They have two children. Judy is a Day meeting January 14th at Edmond, grounded members of the Pikes Peak registered nurse and enjoys needle work Oklahoma. Norma Wynn was our hostess. Chapter, but great plans are being made and music. They own a Beechcraft Muske­ She scheduled the meeting, planned the for flying activities in the spring. Hope we teer and Judy has already taken her “APT" program, and had everything set up for us have an early one. Bad flying weather has check ride from Marian Burke. Welcome to to the last detail — and then was unable to curtailed the attendance at chapter meet­ our group, Judy! come to the meeting herself! (Unscheduled ings of our members from the high country, San Antonio 99’s will man an "Angel illness and surgery — but she is up and particularly Ruth Chapman and Joey Derby” stop in San Antonio May 7th. The doing fine now.) The place was even Mehos of Salida. race will leave Monterrey, Mexico on May chosen with care — adjacent to the Wynn Our last meeting held at the Rampart 7th and will fly direct to San Antonio for a airstrip, so we could land on her strip and Aviation Company, Peterson Field, Colo­ “customs stop” before proceeding on to taxi right over to the Villa Bonita Inn for the rado Springs, was well attended and the Dallas. The race ends in Santee, South meeting! How is that for convenience? program very much enjoyed. Colonel (Ret.) Carolina. Our chapter is looking forward to Despite the poor weather that week, we Douglas B. Murray showed slides and told the event. Marian Burke is "stop-chair- had twenty-seven members and ten guests. of his experiences in Alaska, as a member man." The whole meeting and program was plan­ of the Search and Rescue Team while sta­ Get APT — Fly at least One Race this ned around “ getting acquainted with each tioned there. season — Attend Your 99 Meetings — other and the 99's organization.” Pam Bugg The Safety Seminar sponsored by Ram­ Till next time — "Happy Flyin’ "! presented Norma's slide collection of Okla­ part Aviation Company was very success­ SHREVEPORT CHAPTER homa 99 activities highlights. We hope our ful, our chapter donated $50.00 to this Dot Lindsey, Reporter guests enjoyed it as much as the members worthwhile program, as well as our assis­ The Shreveport Country Club was the did. But this was a real treat to get to tance in putting it on. scene of our December meeting — our reminisce as far back as 1951 — over Best wishes to Rhea Allison and Leonard Christmas Party — a gala affair, hosted by twenty years ago! Our guests enjoyed Woltman, who were recently married. Jere and Henry Saur. Most all of our mem­ really seeing us doing our airmarking, host­ Rhea’s many friends will be glad to hear of bers were present. Although much of the ing sectionals, and even pinning APT but­ this happy event. conversation concerned flying, there was tons on the Thunderbird pilots. Plans are being made to give plane rides mention of "Santa" intermingled with to the students of the State Deaf and Blind “wasn't that a terrible crosswind!" Over­ Speaking of the APT program — you School in Colorado Springs in the spring, heard that Ann King is the proud recipient chapters better get to work, because Okla­ which we hope is just around the corner! of Jeppesen Charts — indeed an excellent homa Chapter is out to win the APT trophy gift; Dottie Ports has been elected to the next fall at the South Central Section meet­ SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER board of directors of a local bank — a ing. We have already started our “ push” Marian Burke, Reporter significant recognition; and Helen Wray and have our APT “ Honor Roll” going. The December San Antonio Chapter 99 reported the Kansas Chapter's Safety Semi­ Christmas party was held at the beautifully nar was a success. As to other activities, Pam Bugg has decorated ranch home of Betsy and Bill January is our “ Guests and Salad Sup­ been quite active in the Aerospace pro­ Hogan. Those who were unable to attend per” meeting. Jere Saur was hostess again gram. She and 49 1/2 Bob taught a work­ missed a wonderful party. Thanks to Bill this year and our guests were Patty shop at Oklahoma State University during and Bets! It was great hospitality! McBride, Amy Pilkinton, Susan Pirkle, the semester break. And she is working up DECEMBER TRIPS — Pam and Carl Donna Cobb and Louise Waren — all future quite a program on the 99 Aerospace activi­ Crane attended an Aviation research meet­ 99s. After being introduced to members ties for our February meeting. ing at the University of Illinois December present and our favorite salads — these 4th thru December 6th. Bad weather forced “new" pilots were entertained with a song- OMAHA AREA CHAPTER them to leave the “family Cessna 172” at fest directed by Joan Carroll and by our Barbara Krejci, Reporter home and drive by auto. Carolyn Matzek “more musically inclined trio," Martha Last month, being the holiday season, Christy, Helen Hewitt and Joan Carroll. our meeting was a Christmas party at the made a December trip to Washington, D.C. Bill and Betsy Hogan, a trip to West Texas Dottie Ports gave an excellent rendition of home of Bob and Betty Jarvis with 49 1/2's accompanied by daughter, Patty. They a "brand new pilot" taking her friend on a attending. The traditional cocktails and toured the "Big Bend" area. Marian Burke cross country luncheon trip — in inclement fabulous meal of the past, was no excep­ Cherokee'180'd to El Paso to spend New weather — which was hilarious and en­ tion this year. Games followed and what Year’s with her brother and family. joyed by all. Evelyn Snow, who was a bit fun it was. Have you ever tried playing "The JANUARY TRIPS — Chairman, Ruth "under the weather,” sent greetings to our Newly Wed" game with questions like guests, as well as the members. when and where did your wife last fly to, Nichols, is planning a trip to Acapulco, As winter continues to curtail our flying what one disagreement do you have con­ Mexico Jan. 20th through Jan. 29th. Norma Barr and 49 1/2er John have five activities, we have had the opportunity to sistently when you fly together, and etc.? sons on active duty with the Air Force! A enjoy some of our other hobbies and inter­ Cold weather and snow have driven us to real “family record” for our chapter! ests. Mary Jo Voss is enrolled in a tailoring the indoors for 99 activities. Inez Stocker, The San Antonio Chapter members were course for men — interesting she says. Rosemary Block and 49 M2 Herb Stocker saddened by the recent death of Hank Coririne Strickland continues to make took to beautifying Flight Land Airport. Henderson (He was that well-dressed man aprons — pretty they are. Joyce Sheridan is They have wall papered an entire wall with the "snow-white” hair that was in doing volunteer work at a local hospital, (12x9) with 16 U.S. Air Force Jet Maps. charge of the Gen Aero Executive flight and your reporter is enrolled in a fencing Pilots at Flight Land should not have any lounge at San Antonio Int. Airport). He was class. more trouble plotting their courses, thanks the man that always offered a "helping Helen Hewitt impressed our guests by to our ambitious three. hand" to the 99's. You may have met him distributing APT pins to APT members and during the Angel Derby stop in San Antonio at the same time giving those of us who At our January meeting we began the te­ or you may have met him during the Spring aren't a silent look. The weather is on our dious project of reconstructing Belle Het- Sectional in San Antonio when he rolled side at the present time and we all pro­ zel's scrapbooks of her life in aviation and out the "red carpet" for the group. mised to become APT soon as possible. with the 99's. Scissors, paste, scotch tape, Or you may have met him during a refuel­ Our chapter wishes all 99s many happy pencils, one steaming tea kettle and 12 99's ing stop at Gen Aero, enroute to some in­ hours of flying during this brand new year. were kept busy. (That old school paste still teresting flying event! If you have flown in beats the sticking power of anything we to Gen Aero even once, you’d remember have today). Hank Henderson. We 99 s will miss him a vv Flying to D.C. Area? Plans are underway for us to make a great deal. WINNEBAGO Motor Home FOR RENT Charitable donation to a children’s foun­ We are happy to have Norma Barr’s 49 Delivered to airport of your choice within 25 miles tain. By make, we mean with our hands and 1£er John feeling better after his recent ill­ of Washington. D.C. $225 per week and 8c per mile. time. Our project is a top secret which will ness. Sleeps 8. fully furnished. For reservations, call WELCOME! New member Judith Anne Elizabeth Pippen (301) 599-6206.6520 Hallam Drive. be revealed upon completion, so do tune in Upper Marlboro. Maryland 20870. next month. Beckman! She has a private certificate with TOPEKA CHAPTER but did admit that the banquet held the Charlotte Kenney, Reporter night of the derby might possibly have ad­ North Central Section After meeting with members of the ded an ounce or two. One hundred ninety ILLINOIS - INDIANA - IOWA AWTAR Board of Directors Kay Brick, people attended the banquet and one hun­ KENTUCKY - MICHIGAN - MINNESOTA Chairman; Marian Banks, Route Director dred seventy-five airplanes landed for the MISSOURI - OHIO - WISCONSIN and Phyllis Pierce in November and being derby and air show held the following day. designated a "Must Stop" for the 1973 race, We welcome a new member, Sue Dun­ ALL-OHIO CHAPTER the Topeka Chapter has pulled out the can, Bristow, Oklahoma. Ann Johnson, Reporter chocks, firewalled the throttle and are up, We are pleased with the sale of our blue Anne Esselburne is taking the power up and away getting everything ready. We and white 99 purses. If you care to order, plant course at Columbus Technical Insti­ have finalized motel accommodations for contact Lee Brown, 1007 S. Lewis, Pryor, tute, and she is the first and only woman the gals who will R.O.N. with us, and if our Oklahoma. enrolled! You make us very proud, Anne. January meeting was any indication we are We all envy Marion Betzler, who flew to well on the way to completing many of the Washington, D.C. in November to pick up other details. We have waited a long time friends and then flew south to participate in to participate some way in the P.P.D. and the Bahamas' Flying Treasure Hunt, via are enjoying every minute of it. Cessna Skymaster. I do believe Phyllis Pierce, Santa Clara Congratulations to Caroline Snell, who Valley Chapter 99's, who was so delighted received her Commercial rating, and to with the snowfall in Topeka during her visit Sandy Storhok, who passed her instrument in November, would love the six inches written test and is now sweating out the plus I have piled up here today. I have a work of getting ready for the flight test. snow shovel that will just fit your hand, Ted and Marie Wolf flew to Clermont Co. Phyllis, and would appreciate your return Airport to pick up a shipment for “Wings for as soon as possible — to dig me out. International Health" (7 boxes weighing HOORAY!! Sondra Ridgeway is APT. 187 lbs.). Marie says it's nice to take a 49 One of our Topeka 99's, Mary Landis, and 1/2 along for "muscle." 49 1/2er Harry are in Brazil beginning their Many thanks to Bonnie McSwain for second year with the Peace Corps. I know donating her polaroid swinger for our 99 they would enjoy hearing from or meeting news reporting. Now we can take black & with any 99's that may be in the area. white pictures at special occasions and Mary’s address is: Mary Landis, c/o Corpa various award presentations, etc. for the 99 da Paz, Rua Barao de Lucena 81, Botafogo, News! Rio de Janeiro, G.B. Brasil 20000. Bonnie explained that when she and 49 Dorothy Powell received the Chapter's 1/2er, Tim, were married 3 112 years ago, "Certificate of the Sponge" award, with ap­ they combined their "swingers” so now propriate badge, for her achievement in they have an extra one they don’t need! collecting money for the Chapter. She It was because of Tim that Bonnie be­ really did a fantastic job. Maybe we have a Tulsa Chapter Chairman, Lee Brown (R) is came interested in flying. Bonnie has only first, if so, Dorothy is “ Head Sponge." shown presenting membership pin to Sue been with the 99's for about 1 year, but she Duncan, Bristow, Oklahoma. is a very active member. She and Tim also belong to the Columbus Chapter of Experi­ WICHITA FALLS CHAPTER mental Aircraft Association, whose project Lou Ellen Foster, Secretary is to build their own plane. Since the last report the Wichita Falls Bonnie works for Ohio Environmental Chapter has had a very successful Safety Protection Agency. She is the Assistant Seminar with an attendance of 150. Citizens Action Coordinator; and her job is Lou Ellen and Lewis Foster took part in to develop and implement programs to in­ the Bahama Treasure Hunt. volve citizens in solving environmental Ruth Renton has been very busy par­ problems. ticipating in the. Regional Safety Council Dottie Lee was hostess for our November and the FAA Women’s Advisory Council in 19 meeting at the Moundbuilders Country Aviation. Ruth also has been appointed to Club in Newark, Ohio. Guest speaker was Texas Transportation Institute of Texas A Don Sundin, Manager of the Newark Air­ and M which cooperates with the State of port, who gave a talk on air safety and how Texas in developing a state wide aviation we, as 99’s, could help dispel some of the system. We are very proud of Ruth. negative ideas of the public towards avia­ Our Christmas party was hosted by the tion. Lewis Fosters at the Officer's Club, Shep­ The Columbus 99's met for dinner at the pard Air Force Base. Nearly the entire Officer’s Club, DCSC, Thursday, January membership and their Nervious Navigators 11, and all had a very good time. were there. A very brief business meeting Approximately 60 members and guests was held at the end of the festivities. attended the January meeting at the Shera­ The January meeting was postponed un­ ton Inn at Port Columbus. Most of them til January 18 due to uncooperative wea­ remained for a very interesting and in­ ther. The Chapter met at the new home of formative tour of the Arts facility. Many Phyllis Pierce, Santa Clara Valley Chapter Ruth and Paul Renton. We had an ex­ thanks to the guys who led the tour and 99’s, discovers snow in Topeka, Kansas tremely good turn out including two new took the time to answer our questions. They November 13, 1972. members, Dorothy Warman and Major Fran­ were very courteous and offered many ces Miller. Dorothy’s husband (along with helpful suggestions. "Hiya" to the radar TULSA CHAPTER other business interests) has a newly ac­ operator who printed “ Hiya 99’s" on the Shirley Baker, Reporter quired interest in Kickapoo Airport, Wichita radar scope! Our Chairman, Lee Brown and co-pilot Falls. We see Dorothy often at the airport Nancylee and Larry Malm flew to the husband Doug, competed in the Fifth An­ and wonder if she is trading in her former EAA Convention at Oshkosh, flew home nual Fly-Lady Derby held in Fairview, role as homemaker for that of fixed base and sold their Debonair and hope to buy a Oklahoma and came back a pound or two operator. Major Frances Miller is a nurse Pitts. Nancylee soloed the Stearman and heavier! She quickly explained that the ex­ stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base. did all the basic aerobatic maneuvers. She tra weight was due to the trophy she won We are all making plans for the sectional is longing for a Stearman, but thinks a Pitts for the second leg of the derby. First leg in Little Rock in March. is more practical. went to Marge Hudson, Oklahoma City and Last but not least, our next Safety Semi­ Last, but certainly not least, we would third leg to Vicki Williams of Fairview, Okla­ nar is scheduled for February with all area like to extend a big, hearty welcome to our homa. She let us snap her picture as proof pilots invited. new members: Pauline Thewlis of Ashland, Ohio; Patricia Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio; activities in our area, but New Year's Day progressing. This was organized in 1968 and Ann Nichols of Bratenahl, Ohio. found many aviators aviating, among them (Illinois' Sesquicentennial year). The were Mary and Joe Boyd, taking turns prac­ Chicago, Central III. and Quad City Chap­ CAPE GIRARDEAU AREA CHAPTER ticing landings of all kinds. ters work together with help from 66'ers Charmiane W. Freeman, Reporter The next few months will find the Cape and 49 1/2’rs and any other willing. It is a Our January meeting was our annual Chapter members busy, as we are com­ cross-country speed OR proficiency race of combined Christmas and New Year's party, mitted to help in the NIFA meet at the Car­ about 250 statue miles. Unique in that it is with eleven members and fourteen guests bondale Airport, and the Angel Derby Race open to both men and women and you must attending! Enjoying Margie and Paul stop at Marion, Illinois Williamson County have a co-pilot. After the race, a spot land­ Loiseau’s gracious hospitality were Sue Airport, about ten miles apart, but not sepa­ ing contest is held open to both pilots and and Ed Burford, Nadine and Elmer Heuer, rated by as many days! co-pilots. It is possible to fly the race and Gene and Paul Williams, Millie and Rush help (except for the chairman who knows Limbaugh, and Karen Williams, and a pros­ CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER the race route). pective member, Charlotte Pinnick and her Clarissa H. Holcomb, Reporter Ruth Teel flew her Cherokee 9209W to husband, Bob, all from Cape Girardeau; Jayne Schiek was enthusiastic about her Peoria bringing Marjorie Tyson, Doris Ann driving from Carbondale, Illinois were Lois trip to Honduras. The ticket agent told her Norcross and Jayne Schiek. The latter two and Bob Feigenbaum bringing Ninety-Nine that SAHSA (air carrier) means “stay at froze hands and toes getting their fair daughter, Susie Long and her 49 M2er Lee, home and stay alive." They flew the DC3 weather crafts — the Cougar and Plane Ruth Riley, Bobs sister, and a visiting with cockpit door open and 49 M2er Ben Jayne ready for inspection. Lester Noska Ninety-Nine from Anchorage, Alaska, Joyce riding jumpseat from San Pedro Sula to (FAA) from Springfield brought them news Bergstrand. (everyone enjoyed hearing Tegucigalpa. The airport lies "nestled” be­ of our friend, Lee Ruebush who has gone some interesting aspects of flying in Alas­ tween several mountains — approaches from Springfield GADO to Detroit to Chi­ ka.) Driving from Kennett, Mo., Nell and are made belly-up to the side of the moun­ cago where he is “ Head Beagle" (D.A.'s Dick Rice stopped by the airport and tain — no go-arounds! Navy-type on the term) concerned with the aviation safety picked Dyersburgians, Evelyn and Bill numbers touchdowns are made. Other program for this region. The Macomb gals Braese, apd Charmiane and "Son” Free­ smaller airstrips are made up of coral rock. enjoyed Jay Stair’s (GADO) vertigo chair man. It was a beautiful night, after a week On the island of Utilla (sea on 3 sides) non­ and two films at a meeting of interested fly­ of cold and snow, and plentiful, delicious crushed coral, but at Copan (Mayan ruins ers. food set the stage for a wonderful time for site) it was a bumpy grass strip. everyone. Good to see more women at the Flight In­ Lois Feigenbaum had an extra-special structors’ Clinic put on by a fine team from "good time," for she was not only cited the FAA Academy. Margie Jones had to work Pilot of the Year, but Pilot of the Decade, by the midnight shift, but gamely made it to her chapter! Lois has been very active the all day clinic for the full three days. I during these years, having attained the went along to see that she stayed awake. highest license, that of ATR, as well as all We both felt it worth the effort. of the ratings that can be tacked on, serv­ We missed Kay Marten at our Springfield ing as International Treasurer for the past meeting, but she was on her solo cross­ year, being appointed to the WACOA country. She managed to get lost, had to Board, and was designated by the FAA a make a night landing and everything. She Safety Counselor for her area. She has had plenty of fuel and good training so given very generously of her time to com­ didn’t panic and passed her check ride for At Peoria, Wally and Caroline Smith her "Private" on January 16th. Hurrah, Kay! mittee work, on various levels, taken part in (Chicago Area Chairman), Arlene Johnson, About 36 turned out for Joyce Cooper's chapter fund-raising projects, as well as Libby Kaiser, Margie Jones arrive at Kay meeting at Springfield. Program was a working on and participating in different air Marten's home for a meeting in her showing of "Freedom of Flight" by Jerry races. Congratulations to a most deserving Japanese room, Yuki No. 1. 99 for her many and varied talents! We are Saladino. A fine business meeting — we proud to have her as a member of the Cape had an inspiring talk by Mary Waters about CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER Chapter. the llli-Nines Air Derby (May 25-27 at Sandy Klock, Reporter Nadine and Elmer Heuer had a three DuPage). Casa de Aero at Hampshire, III. had its week flying trip through California, which Barbara Brusseau, our APT chairman, name painted in bright yellow letters on the included flying their own Travel-Air and a admitted she has been flying crosscoun­ runway on November 12th by a dozen in­ commercial flight which had two would-be tries, and doing IFR and VFR instructing on trepid 99s, 49 1/2ers, 66s, and helpers who hijackers aboard to enliven the flight. week-ends (other times she's a high school braved the cold, damp weather. Caroline Thanks to a Japanese passenger, they teacher). She found the book, Instrument Smith overflew and reports that it looks were subdued by his expert use of karate, Flying by Taylor worth a plug. beautiful. and the flight was only delayed an hour and Haven't heard from Marsha Marvel if it Our chapter again enjoyed a gala Christ­ a half. Many points of interest were visited was a boy or potential “99” . With all those mas party with the Du Page Flyers at St. in varying types of weather. flying hours, her child must be ready to Andrews Country Club on December 8th. solo. "The guys at the airport said I could We are delighted that Evelyn Braese has Guest speaker at our January meeting at fly as long as I could get my seat belt on been invited by Polly Duncan of the Mem­ the St. Charles Ramada Inn was Donald J. and so far I haven't had any problem with phis Chapter Ninety-Nines to participate in Mazeroll, Accident Prevention Specialist my belt.” She's expected to be home by the Angel Derby Race in May. Best of luck for the Chicago area GADO. Mr. Muzeroll Christmas with child in arms. She is teach­ to these two gals! gave us much pertinent information, includ- Evelyn Braese and yours truly attended ing Aviation 121 at Rend Lake College (two The FAA Safety Seminar in December, held girls enrolled), besides her full time teach­ on the campus of University of Tennessee ing and flight instructing. Flying in Martin. Many brave aviation enthusiasts Jean West has been busy instructing in a were on hand to hear several good special­ J-3, Aeronca 15 AC-M, and a Tri-Pacer, ists, including Pete Campbell with FAA in though the Cub Club is looking for a plane Washington, D C., Armin Hegenheiser with with heat. VOR ARTT in Memphis Center, and Roddy It was a fine January Sunday when the Coker from the Control Tower in Memphis, Wests and the Holcombs went airport hop­ Manual $1.25 and Bill Richardson of Dyersburg FSS. ping. Had to "give a look” at Jean West’s The most compact, complete pocket Commonwealth Ranger and the many Con­ uide to flyin g VOR. 55 pages, Rain and snow have hampered flying learly illustrated. Easy to read and ventional landing-geared craft at Cooch's understand. Send check or money RLA. (Only three tri-cycled planes on that order, no stamps or COD’s, to STENOTYPIST NEEDED — For the 1973 In­ field). We then landed at Montecello, but Bendix Avionics Division, Dept. ternational Convention. If you qualify, the Kaisers were busy getting sons back to 390 P.O. Box 9414, Fort Lauderdale, please make your bid by May 15th to: Mary school after an Aspen Skiing vacation. Florida 33310. N. Able, Secretary, The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Preparations for our llli-Nines Air Derby P.O. Box 42151, Houston, Texas 77042. which will be held at Dupage this year are ing details of the GAMA accident preven­ INDIANA CHAPTER be enlisted to help on these projects. Most tion safety program, and showed an excel­ Cari Downes, Reporter of them were painted 6 — 7 years ago. lent movie on “ weather" flying. Airmarkings: Warsaw was done Sept. 30, 49 1/2er Sid Kubesch of Peru is president Jean Ingle satisfactorily completed a Linton was done Nov. 4 and Spencer was of that city's Aviation Commission, and an­ voluntary proficiency flight check Nov­ done Nov. 18. Air marking pins were awar­ nounces he is working with Grissom AFB ember 4th (for private license) with a safety ded to the following for their help in the officials for an instrument approach. Also counselor for the Great Lakes Region. latest airmarkings: Dottie Gall, Lois hoped for in Peru will be a 1500 foot exten­ Meanwhile, Barb Silagi was flying a brand- Hawley, Barbar Simmons, Martha and John sion to accommodate light jets. I also found new Cessna 150 back from Wichita. Holst, Anne and Emmett Black, Dorothy out something else about Sid at the Jan­ A warm welcome to new members Pat Hodson, Betty Kaye-Smith, Ruth and Wally uary Meeting that I think everyone might Gatlin, Sue Gatlin, Gail LaPook, and Geral­ Ruggles, and Mary Schutte. Happiness is find interesting. From Sid's Air Force days dine Close. And congrats to Pat Gatlin, and having a new Instrument Rating says Doro­ he set a world's record on October 16,1963 Gail Lewin, who recently received their in­ thy Niekamp. Then Mid Cassidy says in a B-58 on the fastest flight from Tokyo to strument tickets, and to Dorothea Lough on “ Happiness is having 2 - 360's instead of 1 - Anchorage to London. It was 1038 miles earning her multi-engine rating. Dorothea 360 channel and 1 - 90 Channel." and he did it in 8 hours and 35 minutes. has also been designated an FAA Accident Paul and Tannie Schlundt spent an en­ Prevention Counselor. joyable time at Jekyll Island, Ga. where KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS CHAPTER Skip Gumbert, Reporter Charlene Falkenberg has been ap­ they joined a group of W.W. II Flight In­ pointed Federal Aviation Safety Counselor structors and Army officers who were sta­ In spite of inclement weather, a good percentage of our members drove to Frank­ for the third consecutive year by the South tioned at Douglas, Ga. Greater 'tails’ could fort, Kentucky for our Christmas luncheon. Bend, Ind. GADO. Charlene recently spoke never have been told! In late Nov. they on 99s and women in aviation to the Gary, were to leave for Arizona where they plan The good food in the unique surroundings of the Cave Restaurant was second only to Ind. Lions Club and to the Glen Ross Ex­ to visit with Ethel and Rusty Knuth. the fellowship of the 99's and guests pre­ change Civic Club (young businessmen). Operation Rain Check Scheduled for In­ sent. A lovely stole, crocheted by Pat Paul­ Sherry O’Keefe told our story to EAA Chap­ diana Ninety-Nines. The first session to sen, was put up for raffle. The lucky winner ter 101 at their December meeting, and sign up for is January 15, 1973 (4 nights, 7 was Pauline Barrier, and our treasury was plans to speak to Chapter 89 soon. to 10 pm). Or the weeks of Jan. 22 and Jan. I'm very sad to report that our Recording 29 will be available as needed for those in­ fattened by Pat’s generosity. After the excitement and commotion of Secretary Jeanine Tellekson has gone on terested. the holidays, our chapter got down to some to "New Horizons." Jeanine and her 19- Two of our members were appointed to "serious” business during the January year old son Tommy were killed in an auto Organizational Posts. Tannie Schlundt is meeting. Once again our fly-in turned out to accident December 20th while enroute to now serving on the International Reso­ be a drive-in at Bluegrass Field, Lexington. Florida. Jeanine was one of our most active lutions Committee. Lois Kennard has been and enthusiastic members, and she will be selected to serve as the Section Public Even so, we had a good turn-out, and three very much missed by all of us. Relations Chairman. As we start our new new members were recognized. They are: We got a nice letter from our southern­ year let’s get the Apt Project “Off the Jane Breiner, Louise Morris, and Sheilagh Wagner, all from Lexington. Another new most member, Barb White, of Venice, Fla. Ground.” Our Apt chairman is Nancy Orcutt She has her boss, attorney Dick Hazen, this year. member, Erdine McCollum, was unable to working on his commercial and instrument Our January meeting is Sunday, January attend. Plans were discussed for a "Flying — says he can't have a secretary who's got 21st. We will have dinner at Blair’s Restaur­ Poker Party" to be held in May. more ratings than he does! Meanwhile, ant in Peru, Indiana and then we will be Attention Australian Secion: The Ken­ Barb and 49 1/2er Corky have taken all the treated to a tour of Grissom AFB! During tucky Bluegrass Chapter has had as our City Councilmen for plane rides in their the last week of January there will be 3 or guest the past two meetings a prospective Cherokee 140, so they can see how lovely more loads of medical supplies flown out of member for you. Beverley Wakem, Welling­ the Venice area is from the air. This is a Indiana into Illinois. Those flights will be ton, New Zealand is currently undertaking worthy endeavor we should all consider going out of Fort Wayne this time. graduate studies in communications at the "getting into." Two of our girls are running for Section University of Kentucky as a Rotary Inter­ office: Pauline Genung for Section Secre­ national Graduate Fellow. Beverley has GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER tary and Nancy Hagen for the Nominating been a public affairs producer with the New LoRita Curtis, Reporter Committee. Zealand Broadcasting Corporation for December meeting at Rose Mary Roth's New member: Colleen Hake from Fort nearly ten years in both radio and tele­ house was a delight, with a real live Santa. Wayne, Indiana. Esther Berner was re­ vision. Due to the pressure of work and Gifts and gab exchange, a fun nite was had appointed Aeronautics Commissioner for preparation for this trip to the United by all. Indiana. Ann Bellafiore of Valpariso re­ States, she has been unable to complete Betty Braun now has four pilots in the ceived her Commercial license Nov. 29th the requirements for a private license, but hopes to continue her flying when she family; another son just received his private 1972. returns to New Zesland. Recently, she got license. "Those who fly together stay to­ Nancy Hagans Valparaiso says “If it gether." Jane Noyer is now living in Mary­ hadn't been for a fellow 99, my husband, the “feel” of the controls again due to the land. We miss you, Jane. Dick, daughter, Jamie, Dog, Amie, our generosity of Mr. Charles Bohmer, Blue­ January meeting was held at Roe Full- Cherokee Arrow and I might still be in grass Field, Lexington. She spent about grof home. Joe Harrington, accident pre­ Georgia waiting for good weather. We three-quarters of an hour enjoying the vention specialist, was our guest speaker. spent the Christmas Holidays on Sanibel Is­ scenery in a Cessna 150. We hope to have His topic zeroed in on winter flying. land in Florida and stopped in Thomasville, Beverley join us at our meetings until she Congratulations Ruth Lake who received Ga. at 99 Esther W rights’ Holiday Inn to returns home in May. her Instrument Rating, what an inspiration wait for a front to pass. It never did, to my Happy Flying! to those of us still flying toward this goal. knowledge. Three days later Esther and I MICHIGAN CHAPTER Now for the "Hostess with the Mostest” Pat flew our plane to Albany, Ga. and VFR Patricia Domas, Reporter Kelly of the Hawaii Chapter, for treating our weather while the rest of my family drove Jean Pearson, science writer for the Mary Margaret Walsh so hospitably when Esther's car to Albany. We left 19 other In­ Detroit News, was the recipient of an honorary she visited Hawaii in November. diana and Michigan pilots waiting at the Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Wayne Important dates to remember: April 21, Thomasville airport. Our stay with Esther State University winter commencement we plan a Hanger Dance to raise funds for was delightful and we really appreciated exercises. A science writer for more than A.E. Museum. May of course being Safety her kindness. Also this flying family is mov­ 25 years, Jean holds A. B. and M. Ed. Month, plan for your apt ride, May 19. ing in the direction of IFR tickets. Esther degrees from Wayne State. She served in We announce four new members Barbara Wright flew in our FAIR race at Fort Wayne World War II as a pilot and was the first Cunningham, JoAnn O'Rourke, Virginia this past year. newspaper woman to penetrate the sound Kunkel and Elisabeth Jordan, who received Anne Black, Air Marking Chairman is barrier in a jet airplane and to fly over the their pins from our Chairman Rose Mary planning to set up several special Air Mark­ North Pole. We are honored to have Jean Roth at the January meeting. Was nice that ing teams over the state to recheck among our membership. Annetta Withey, Margart Miller and Lois existing markers in an effort to locate and The Zonta Club of Detroit were host­ Baunert came to visit, do hope they will repaint at least 25 of the 58 markers that esses for 99s, the Detroit Society of Women come again. need to be redone. The CAP will probably Engineers and the Women’s Aeronautical Society of Detroit, at their annual Amelia Schaefer and prospective 99 Joyce Polley; Earhart Commemorative Brunch held Jan­ Marian Fredlund and guest Luella Kling New York-New Jersey Section uary 7, Loma May was toastmistress for a from Cambridge; Marian Lutz, Marlyce NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY special program: Michigan 99 Flying Folk- Stapleton, Eileen Barbarisi, and Nadine singers, Jacque Debes and Bonnie Kren- Sugden from Mankato and from the Twin tler, and Barbara Barrett, First Officer for Cities Sheri Mills, Mary Griffiths, Madeline GARDEN STATE CHAPTER Zantop International Airlines. Guest speak­ Niosi, Marian Tilbury, Carol Bouma, Clara Dolores Jane Zilincar, Reporter er was Capt. Robert Rubens, Vice-Presi­ Johansen and her mother Mabel Berg. Our Our new chairman, Alma Hitchings, dent, Airline Pilots Association Region III. Monthly "Fly Outs" have been jinxed by promised two years of exciting flying activi­ Capt. Rubens indicated his role in aircraft bad weather, so it was a thrill to have such ties and that promise is being fulfilled. Our hijackings and opened up the topic of a beautiful day. Happy flying. fly-in meeting at Aero Haven on January hazardous cargo. In November our chapter 14th was initiated by a spot landing contest QUAD CITY AREA CHAPTER telegramed ALPA supporting their stand on which was a most enthusiastic show. We air piracy. Ellen J. Thiel, Reporter Chairman, Norma Smith and 49 1/2er, are gaining momentum with more entries Lillian Snyder, Marge Hatfield, and Carl and ever growing interest. Dana Mack was Roger just returned from 8 days in Hawaii. Borchers (FAA Accident Prevention Spe­ our winner this time. Norma said they really had a wonderful cialist, (GADO-63) organized a super From the airport we gathered at Silver GAMA Pilot Education Clinic, held Jan. 17 time. While there, they were guests of Lor- ette Zirker for a Chinese dinner, then did Lake Inn where we settled down to a lovely and 18 in Dearborn and Lansing. "Pete" smorgasbord luncheon. Our 49 1/2's gener­ some sight-seeing, and Lorette took them Campbell, from FAA Headquarters in Wash­ ously offered to supply a plaque upon ington, D.C., highlighted the program in­ to visit a Japanese Pagoda. Von Alter and her instructor delivered which will be inscribed the names of the cluding "Pete" Pederson, Coordinator, winners in our spot landing contest. It will Safety Division, Office of General Aviation, 185 pounds of medical supplies to Des Moines, Iowa. hang in our official headquarters at Ocean and Stanley Mohler, Chief, Aeromedical County Airpark. Applications, Office of Aviation Medicine. Ellen Thiel, APT Chairman, was appoint­ ed Safe Pilot Program Chairman. We are Alma opened our meeting announcing Attendance at both meetings topped 1600 our proficiency race. It will be called the and partipants in the clinic were given a turning our February meeting into an APT Day, in hopes of getting our Chapter 100 Garden State 300! (Louise Meisner con­ preview of a new traffic pattern proposal jured up the idea in one of her more and FAR 61. per cent APT. Marie Meridan and husband are spend­ imaginative moods.) Janice Blackburn has Wishes for a happy new year of flying are been named chairman and committees extended to Linda Knoll (Jackson) and ing a couple of months in Florida. Jo Ann Walker reported on the progress have been formed. The race will be held on Gayle Schaffer (Ann Arbor), who were ac­ May 27th. cepted as 99s at the January meeting. Pat of plans for the llli-Nine Air Derby to be Other announcements included Carol Ferrante, 66 Chairman, initiated a lone held at DuPage in May. Kozon's application for A. E. scholarship "Gooney Bird," June Pailthorpe. Some of the girls are already making and Jerry Roberts' need for girls to pack While vacationing in Florida over the plan? to attend the Spring Sectional. medical supplies that are to be flown to holidays, yours truly had a pleasant visit Gigi Katz was out taking advantage of Harrisburg. Eileen Freeman and Edith Fine with Fran Sargent, International Chairman, our spring-like weather last week, shooting have since delivered a shipment, but many National Intercollegiate Flying Association. touch and go's, as was Ellen Thiel. more trips will be needed. Alice Hammond Fran and I discussed a campaign for 99 Doris Ann Norcroft, Central Illinois, has motioned to donate moneys to AWTAR and chapter and section donations to NIFA and suggested our chapters have a combined to the A. E. scholarship fund. The motions the upcoming Airmeet at Southern Illinois “Mystery Photo Run" sometime this sum­ were seconded and carried unanimously. University in May. Fran teaches for the mer. Sounds like fun. Alice also motioned that donations for en­ Aerospace Department of Miami-Dade Jun­ WISCONSIN CHAPTER try in our contests be split 50/50 between ior College and highlighted my visit with a By Toney, Reporter the winners and our treasury. It was accom­ tour of their weather observation and tele­ The usual gray Sunday greeted our pilots plished — 17-1. type facilities and their instrument trainers. for the November meeting at Hartford, how­ Our Valentine dance was a spectacular MINNESOTA CHAPTER ever, four planes did fly in and with the use success with Claire Kurica, chairman! Betty Kuechle, Reporter of ground"transpo" there was a good When Governor Jerry Roberts and Hal flew Our Minnesota weather has taken a showing of 99s and guests. All enjoyed the to the Bahamas for the Treasure Hunt, Hal strange twist this winter. It is either blue plush surroundings of Zivko Aviation, in­ invited everyone on Treasure Key to a sur­ skies and sunshine or absolute 0-0 which cluding a carpeted showroom! prise birthday party for Jerry. One hundred takes all the guess work out of 'go or no Early in December Arlene and Dr. Hersh and twenty-five guests arrived for the fun. go.' Schwartz flew to the land of sun (?), were Eileen Freeman has made APT and Mar­ In December, Sally and Bob Woodburn VFR until the last leg and had to request an garet Nicholson is working on her instru­ and family, flew their Cessna 310 to Aspen, instrument approach due to rain and low ment rating. She and her 49 1/2 studied at Colorado for some Christmas skiing. Also clouds over the Phoenix area! They landed Burnside Ott in Florida for a week and then seen on the slopes were Barb and Ross at Sky Harbor Airport and unloaded nine flew to Barbados for a week of rest. Lund who had flown out in their 401. cartons of D.R.F. supplies in Mary Vial's Besides being an excellent pilot, Margaret Caroline and Ray Olson loaded their Az­ hangar. During their stay they attended the is a professional portrait artist. We also tec and a Mooney with assorted relatives Phoenix Chapter Christmas party and the have two prospective members — Mary and flew to Brownville, Texas to help cele­ Bellanca Owners and Dealers annual con­ Louise de Simon and Penny Kirk. Both are brate Caroline's folks’ 45th Wedding Anni­ vention. Whirly Girls! versary. January 14 was definitely not a flying day We're all saddened by the news that Dr. Ted Lester, FAA Medical Examiner so everyone drove to Kenosha Municipal Virginia Hammond is moving to Ann Arbor, and pilot, spoke at our January Meeting Airport. An excellent program was pre­ Michigan. Judy Meltzner hostessed a using the topic “Aeromedical Facts for You sented at the Aviation Center of the beautiful farewell luncheon in her honor the Pilot." With the aide of the FAA film Gateway Technical Institute, “Aviation and all her friends in the 99's expressed “Charlie” plus a series of slides, he did an Safety & You," by Greg Gorak, 49 1/2er of their appreciation for her lively and pro­ excellent job of examining the problems of brand new 99 Diane Gorak, who hostessed ductive interest in the Garden State Chap­ alcohol, drugs, and hearing loss as related the event. ter. to the pilot. Jan Hoppe and Shirley Bierma We welcome another new member, Let me tell you a little about this fabulous gave a follow up report on “ Operation Margaret Hollman, and a reinstatement, Fledgling," a two week ground school for Ethel Westerland. the children of 99's, ages 8 to 15. About 13 Peggy Mayo is back from South Africa completed the course and all agreed it was where she had the time of her life meeting TOYS FOR PILOTS — car antenna a success. and getting to know 99s from that intriguing windsock $1.95, Emergency tie down land as well as looking over the country­ Our January "Fly Out” was a huge suc­ $9.95 and many more gifts. Send for cess, with 100 per cent cooperation from side. the weather. Fifteen gals flew out to Alex­ The committees are busy working on FREE catalogue. Carole's Catalog, Box andria, Mn. for lunch arriving from all over convention plans. The place to be — in '73 4601, Pocatello, Idaho 73201. the state. From Staples came LaVerne — is MILWAUKEE! gal, Virginia. It all began in 1936 when she publicized the 99’s. Good work! in a plane after several months of being accepted a ride from a barnstorming friend Our Chairman, Minnie Osteyee flew a grounded. “ CAVU was tremendous and I in a Curtis Jenny. The plane looked rather CAP search. She also has become an FAA felt like a student pilot again." Marge is unique and since Virginia always wanted to Accident Counselor. We re very proud of having fun working on her instrument rat­ fly anyway, she said, "Sure, let's go.” A her. ing and a few weeks ago she gave Diane a career in aviation began. By her junior year chance to go to Syracuse with her in her in high school, Virginia Wilson acquired tail dragger. "What a great trip.” her pilot's license and in 1941 she was ac­ News From Silver Creek: cepted in the WASP. She ferried B24's (her Jean Valvo reports that there is a new favorite) and B25’s. airport with a paved 3300 ft. runway on the After service a new phase of life began 90° radial, 20 miles out of Buffalo, called for Virginia — she returned to aviation as Erie County Airport. "There’s free coffee an instructor and soon found a new love — and the hospitality is great." Charlie Hammond, one of her students. Marriage and two children kept her away from the skies for a while, but in 1967, after New England Section moving to New Jersey and pondering CONNECTICUTT - MAINE whether to return to aviation, she walked MASACHUSETTS - NEW HAMPSHIRE into a meeting of the Garden State Chapter RHODE ISLAND - VERMONT of the 99's. Her mind was made up. Reese Mitchell is explaining the things to Virginia furthered her studies in aviation, look for while pre-flighting the engine at CONNECTICUT CHAPTER winning a scholarship at the 40th New York The Hudson Valley Chapter FAA Flight Laurie Spence, Reporter — New Jersey Women’s Convention. Hav­ Clinic meeting. (L— R) Dorris Miller, Minnie The December meeting of the Connecti­ ing acquired all her ground and flight in­ Osteyee, Harriette Hilliard, Dee Fogarty (in cut Chapter was in the form of a Christmas structor ratings, she established a certified back) Julie Price, Jean Chase, Elaine party, hostessed by Rose Crim and her fam­ ground school course in Moorestown High Roehrig. (Plane is Doris Miller’s.) ily. Members were embarrassed because School and also taught in Paul V1 in Had- guests took home all the prizes for the wea­ donfield. She was the first 99 to be asso­ WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER ther quiz and paper plane contest. Our ciated with the New Jersey Aero-Space Diane Mary Mudd, Reporter newest member, Lorraine Benham, used a Association and served as its first January 15th was the Western New fancy formula to determine that there were president. York’s night to honor Ethel Fedders, our 999 beans in the pot, but Bobbie Herbert It has been a privilege to have Virginia present membership chairman. Ethel was who filled it, declared that the number was Hammond as a member of our Garden involved in the organizing of our chapter 27 coincidental. State Chapter. We bid her fair skies — years ago, in 1945. She also helped to hold Evelyn Kropp spent much of December good-bye we'll never say. And that's the the chapter together througt) good times visiting her family in Cologne, Germany. truth. and trying times. And because of her efforts While there she had a fun flight in a Jodel, we have 45 members and we are still grow­ an interesting change from her own Chero­ ing. As one of the well-wishers, Ginnie kee Arrow 200. HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER MacKrell said at the dinner: "Tonight is Education is the opening topic for 1973 Gertrude Felsen, Reporter Ethel’s nite and it is well deserved. As a activities. Cynthia Kemper has joined the The Hudson Valley Chapter is pleased to new P.P. (private pilot), I’d love to hear all National Aerospace Education Association. have been co-sponsor of another extremely about Ethel’s barnstorming days. She's a She has been teaching fifth grade classes, interesting and informative FAA Flight real Pro.” using information provided by the Associa­ Clinic which was held at Stewart Field in News From Elmira: tion, FAA and Department of Education. Newburgh, New York on January 11. Leo A trip to the Hawaiian Islands by Ginny Marcia Spakoski has organized a meeting Banigan, Air Traffic Control Specialist at and Paul Schweizer gathered some Powder for flight instructors at Coastal Airways, the New York Center in Islip, Long Island Puff Derby of '73 News for Terminus Head­ Groton, Connecticut, where she works as taught us how the center works, how we quarters in Elmira. "A flight from Honolulu an instructor. Together with the Westfield can use it easily and effectively and how to Airport to Maui Island beach airstrip was GADO of the FAA, Marcia will discuss the avoid delays. Joseph DePaolo, Flight Ser­ made for lunch with Pat Kelley of Aloha future of the instructor pilot. It is only vice Station Specialist at Poughkeepsie, and Pam Lock of Australia (New Zealand). through professionalism that the responsi­ New York presented an excellent and ex­ Aloha 99s, Pat Davis and Pat Kelley plan to ble CFI may hope to earn prestige and re­ tensive slide presentation on all the ser­ enter the '73 AWTAR flying a Comanche spect. Marcia has sponsored two other vices, weather maps, sequence and fore­ 260. Sailplane soaring was done too by the pilot evenings with guest John Graham, cast reports and rescue vices of a Flight Schweizers over the cliffs on the islands Accident Prevention Specialist. He gave Service Station. and the Pacific Ocean from the glider talks on safety and showed movies to over Activities at recent monthly meetings operations field on Oahu.” 200 area pilots. As one of the duties of her have included a tour and movie explaining News From Rochester: job Marcia broadcasts three time daily on the pilot training procedures for BAC 111 ’s Marcia Gitelman and 49 1/2er, David, flew the local FM station WTYD. She gives an and Fairchild 227's at the Alleghany Air­ into Buffalo, N.Y. with another couple and aviation weather report for Trumbull Airport lines training center. Reese Mitchell, FAA went to the new Eastern Airlines Terminal. using the official hourly data and pilot ob­ Aircraft Inspector gave an informative ses­ Before leaving the airport to go back to servations. Her voice is also heard in the sion on airplane preflight and engine. Rochester, the girls decided to visit the lad­ Town Hall, where she is a member of the Our Chapter will be represented this year ies room. Guess what?? They had to go Representative Town Meeting and the in the Powder Puff Derby by two teams: through security to get there and were told Republican Town Committee, and on the June Simpson and Jane Tisdale; Doris to make sure that "you just go to the ladies stage during community theatre presenta­ Miller and Elaine Roehrig. We shall certain­ room.” How do you like that for security, tions. ly be well represented at the terminus to especially when you're flying your own air­ Peg Davidson, DRF Chairman, played welcome them! plane? tapes recorded in California by radio per­ Our very best wishes are extended to News From Buffalo: sonality Dave McElhatton. They were a ser­ Jane Swart Tisdale on her recent marriage. Weather in Western New York, so far this ies of interviews with 99s active in DRF Jane and her new husband, Warren, honey­ winter, has been very changeable. We have work, informative and offering incentive for mooned in a Cessna 172 flying the South­ had conditions from rain to snow, but in participation in the program. west, including stops at Oklahoma City, El between we have had some clear days, Flying members are Nancy Tier, who has Paso and New Mexico. Julie and Jim where you could see forever, as supported ventured out almost every day in her air­ Price flew in his twin engine to Florida — by the activities of Peg Pieper, Kathy craft, Bobbie Herbert and her family who fly Virginia Wentzel was in Florida to witness Potoczak, Marge Lach, and Diane Mudd. north to find snow on weekends, and Peg the Apollo blast-off. One day, Kathy flew for two hours just over Davidson who flew to Florida with her hus­ Doris Miller spoke to the Schenectady the local area admiring the hills southeast band, Don, and his parents. Peg s aircraft and Utica Zonta Clubs on, "Women in of Buffalo and then flying north and going will be kept busy taking Peg to board meet­ Aviation." January is Zonta’s Amelia Ear­ into Niagara Falls International Airport to ings of the 1973 All Women's New England hart month and Doris reports that she really do some touch and goes. Peg finally got up Air Race. EASTERN counting. check rides again. NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER Lola Madden, her able assistant, Alice We are all looking forward to attending Judy Gillis, Reporter Foeh, and a good crew of volunteers are planning sessions and helping wherever We are saddened this month by the loss busily preparing for a GAMA clinic which possible with the AWNEAR (All Women's of one of our finest members, Marilyn Fen­ ENE is planning in conjunction with the New England Air Race), hosted this year by ton. Marilyn passed away on Friday, FAA for February 20, 1973. Eastern New England Chapter. December 29, 1972 after a long illness. Nei­ The FAA in this area is presently holding ther her husband nor her two sons are VFR “ Operation Raincheck" courses, and fliers, but she was a dedicated pilot and a they are already filled to capacity for some Southeast Section proud and active 99. She received her Pri­ weeks to come. The course runs over four ALABAMA - FLORIDA - GEORGIA vate license on 8-30-70, but had already at­ consecutive nights from 7 to 10 p.m. and in­ MISSISSIPPI - NORTH CAROLINA tended many 99 meetings as guest of her cludes a visit to Logan Tower (Boston, SOUTH CAROLINA - TENNESSEE 99 instructor, Ripley Miller. A lively and Mass.) and the Boston Center at Nashua, determined personality, she didn’t let a New Hampshire. The material presented is cancer operation stop her. Upon her re­ most informative and interesting. ALABAMA CHAPTER covery, she obtained a 6-month medical to It was just brought to my attention that Hilda Ray, Reporter continue her flying. She was a real estate ENE had an interesting visitor a few months Alabama 99's were the guests of Mobile broker and a partner of A & M Fenton ago — Pam Locke from New Zealand. She Aerospace, formerly Brookley Air Force Realty, Inc. She became a grandmother in flew one afternoon with Virginia Bonesteel Base, for their November meeting. Donna 1971. In concurrence with her family, our in her 182 and was also able to visit the Green was hostess. We enjoyed films and a Chapter made a donation to the Wilming­ Boston Center. It is always nice to have discussion of the new Tiara engine pro­ ton, Mass. Hospital Building Fund in her visitors from other Chapters, and we look duced by Continental Teledyne Corpora­ memory. At the opening of our January 13, forward to more. tion, and currently being built in Mobile. 1973 meeting, our Chairman asked for a NORTHERN Plans were made for some of our chapter moment of silence for Marilyn. We will miss NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER members to assist with the NIFA meet her. Rae Tally, Reporter which was held the following weekend at We recently had a communication from The January meeting of the N.N.E. Chap­ Auburn University. Mary Skene, Claudia Suzanne Brooks, our school teacher mem­ ter was held in the Manchester Tower Conn, Donna Green and Ann Taylor served ber on an assignment in England. She building, at Grenier Field, Manchester, N.H. as judges for the cross country compe­ reports all is well and she is enjoying flying Mr. John Burnham gave a most informa­ tition. I heard a report that one of them in a Tiger Moth club. tive talk about tower activities and facili­ managed to get lost. Our January meeting was a ladies lunch­ ties, afforded us a tour of the tower and We met for our Christmas party on eon held at a restaurant nearby Hanscom showed two films: "Area Navigation” and December the third at Birmingham Aviation Field, Bedford, Mass., and it was a lovely "From Kites to Capsules." (for IFR in case of weather — which turned day to fly in. Much was accomplished at the We welcomed several student pilots, out to be beautifully VFR). Fifteen members business meeting and plans are shaping up prospective 99ers, from Maine who are were present for the party, plus Nicky Hero for the All Women New England Air Race planning to join us. and Sarah Sutter, prospective members (AWNEAR) to be held in May this year out Our thanks to Mr. Prokop, Chief of the from Pensacola, Susan Ray and Myra Cren­ of Worcester, Mass. More on that later. MHT Tower for arranging this and to Mr. shaw. 49 1/2's present were Jeff Beeland, We had a report from Kathy Hyme that Burnham for his hospitality. Joe Green, and James Holeman. Members she has been given 12 boxes of medical WESTERN were Nancy Beeland, Claudia Conn, Pat books to get to the Direct Relief Founda­ NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER Frierson, Betty Ferrell, Donna Green, Alice tion and plans are being formed to start Margaret B. Brown, Reporter Harper, Marilyn Holeman, Pam McDermott, these books west. December was "bad news," weather- Eunice Miller, Bennie Peters, Hilda Ray, After the morning business meeting and wise, for pilots in this area. Our Christmas Grace Rodgers, Mary Skene, Ann Taylor, a delicious lunch, Billie Downing showed Fly-Around-Carol-Sing was grounded due Minnie Wade, and Marie Carastro who is a us slides of a trip that she and her 49 1/2er, to high winds and turbulence. So we drove member-at-large. Stu, and Stu's father, “ Pappy," took last to the terminus of our schedule, Pioneer Pam McDermott asked that the Alabama summer just prior to Convention in a 172. Aviation at Turners Falls, Massachusetts, 99's assist in the Airport Safety Check for Their destination was Mackinac Island in where there was a sumptuous Polish buffet the FAA. We are going to try to sponsor Canada with stops along the way at Nia­ given by the FBO, Charlie Bohanowicz, for Safety Seminars in areas that have not gara Falls, Grand Forks, North Dakota, his aviation friends and his favorites, the recently had them. Winnipeg, etc. The weather was great for local “99's". After our "special” carols were them until they reached Thunder Bay on sung, we encouraged the many guests to CAROLINAS CHAPTER the way to Convention. Billie got to Toronto join us in singing the traditional carols. Nell LaFaye, Reporter via Air Canada, but the weather held Stu Our December meeting and Pot-Luck The Carolinas Chapter had a very re­ and Pappy away until just in time to pick supper was held at Mary Kohler's with 49 warding meeting Saturday, January 13, at Billie up to go home on Sunday. 1/2s invited. Laura Monohan was a guest, Shaw Air Force Base, a TAC Command Lois Aucterloine happily reports that her attending her third membership meeting. It near Sumter, South Carolina. It was a husband, Carl, has recovered nicely from was a productive and very fun evening, rewarding trip both in turnout (25 total his heart attach of a few months ago and is with Mary serving for dessert some of the members and one guest) and in the tour of in good health again. delectable German goodies brought back the Base. Our host, Major Billick, first took Marie Hight had an interesting exper­ by Mary and Heinz from their latest trip to us to the Physiological Training Building, ience recently. The FAA Flight Standards visit his family in Germany. No, they did not part of the medical detachment, to show us crew at Hanscom Field has extended an in­ use their Cherokee 180 for the trip. operation of the altitude chamber and vitation to 99s and 49 1/2ers to ride on their Our January sixth meeting was held at emergency procedures of it. Major Young DC-3 as they check out radio aids to Dale Melanson’s home in Agawam, with talked about physiology and its effects on navigation, and Marie flew with them to much business transacted in spite of not flying. Westover AFB (Mass.) where they flew the having a quorum. (Weather again!) High- After lunch, we visited a static display of pattern above - on - and below the ILS! point of the evening was welcoming Evelyn F-104's and got first hand familiarity with Marie flew right seat to Westover and left Carmalt as a new member, which gives us seat back to Hanscom. a total membership of 17. Chairman Dot Pulis and her 49 1/2er, Clifford, flew Alexandra Taylor then pinned Evelyn, mak­ their Bonanza to Georgetown, Bahamas ing it official, with 49 1/2 Les Melanson tak­ AVIATION INSURANCE: Serving the again this past December for sunshine and ing pictures for our scrapbook. Northeast with unsurpassed service, rates, clear weather. On their return, however, The Chapter APT score is not so good so and companies for 26 years. Fixed base far, considering our 100% record in the they hit IFR weather all the way up the East operators, corporations or private own­ Coast of the States. past two years. Granted the weather has Due to weather, weather, weather, those been foul, still we must get with it. Skippy ers call collect for a quotation. Richard APT as of the 1-13-73 meeting numbered O rlitzki’s 49 1/2 Nervous Navigator Dan has J. Berlow 8i Co., Inc., Teterboro Airport, only 3. However, since then your reporter generously offered his services gratis, so Teterboro, N.J. 07608 (201) 288-1091. got in a flight, so we're now at least 4 and hopefully that will spur us on to 100% APT them — from the cockpit! Next to RAP- ples of the delicious tomatoes to take COM, the radar operation of the base home. where we saw the benefits of transponders January 10, 1973 was the regular meeting for immediate identification. This military of the Suncoast Chapter at Winter Haven. approach-controller, with his special kind Sue VanDuyne patiently waited for planes of radar, both vertical and lateral glide- to come down from the sky — nothing but slopes, explained that now military planes rain and low ceilings. Sally Tanner and I could eliminate the need of an interior were in her Cherokee Six watching the glideslope receiver. GCA? ground disappearing gradually underneath. From RAPCOM, we rushed to see the We let down through a large hole over a simulators but because the day was run­ lake and when we were at eight hundred The three Florida Chapters of Ninety-Nines ning out of light, we only heard an explana­ feet situations were not good ahead and we and Grasshoppers had a joint tour of Em- tion of this operation and couldn’t try to were still nine miles from the Winter Haven bry-Riddte Aeronautical University in Day­ "fly" it ourselves. Next time, we decided Airport. Sally climbed up through the large tona Beach. Dr. Jack Hunt and the unanimously, that when we returned to opening and we headed back for Peter Spaceport Chapter hosted the meeting Shaw, hopefully in April, we'd really be ac­ O’Knight Airport which was completely Nov. 15. (Photo by Ivone Zych) tive in that altitude chamber and simulator. clear. We heard Chairman Marcella Klotter Our sincere thanks and kudoos to Shaw from Naples calling Winter Haven on Uni­ Air Force Base and the most helpful offi­ com. She had two passengers and there cers who took time, and energy, to explain was not an opening over the airport. They it all to us. landed at Peter O'Knight. Betty Hood from Next meeting, Carolinas members get on St. Petersburg, her two Ninety-Nines the safety bandwagon with a Safety Semi­ passengers and instructor landed in Winter nar in Charlotte. Haven on instruments. Sue had gone home. I called the airport and told them we had five girls and their three along with all offi­ FLORIDA GOLDCOAST CHAPTER cers present would make a meeting. We Lois Porter, Reporter had lunch and our meeting on the up com­ Adding to your gross weight is one of the ing Poker Run at Denny’s in Tampa. We more pleasant ways to have a meeting as were sorry of the bad news we received of we did on January 15th at Lenny's Hide­ our Indiana transfer member. Leah Florida Suncoast, Gold Coast, Spaceport away where they serve a delightful buffet. Warren's nineteen year old son who was Chapters of Ninety-Nines and Florida Lois Eig was there with her new rating of badly injured in an automobile accident in Grasshopper group had a combined meet­ Single-Engine Sea and a tale of her trip to September. Mr. Warren told me in a tele­ ing December 13th, 1972. Everyone enjoyed the west coast with 49 1/4 Sol and Ed and phone conversation the boy has had four the tour of the tomato packing 6L's Pack­ Marion Keys. Marion was absent due to a major operations and is still having internal ing Company at immokalee, hosted by side trip to the hospital to have some of her problems and paralysis. Leah has been Karen and Ronald Meinjohans. (Photo by parts TSO'd. Speedy recovery, Marion. with the boy and is residing at 2840 West Ivone Zych) A very important topic of discussion was Minnesota, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241. We the up-coming Poker Run to be held on all hope he will be soon up and about February 18th in conjunction with the Flor­ again. “DEEP SOUTH" CHAPTER ida Suncoast and Florida Spaceport Chap­ Charles and I have a new family member, (Formerly Georgia) ters. Prizes will be donated by the 99 s a seventeen year old boy living with us Judy Hall, Chapter Chairman and/or sponsors to further Fun in Flying. now. He is Randall Lacayo, son of Salvador Fort Rucker, Alabama is a great place to Proceeds from the Run will go toward the Lacayo of Managua, Nicaragua. Salvador meet anytime and especially if it is with the 1974 International Convention to be held in was Secretary to former President Somoza Otis’, Shirley and Gene, our November hos­ San Juan. Posters and flyers have been dis­ of Nicaragua and was very active in the tess and host. The steak and hamburger played at all the airports in Florida for the three Angel Derbies that either started or luncheon at the Otis' was preceeded by a occasion. terminated in Managua. All the family mem­ tour of the Alabama Institute of Aviation The business of International nomina­ bers were saved but their house tumbled Technology. Shirley is a student at the In­ tions was taken care of in short time so that and burned in the earthquake in December. stitute studying to become an A & P (Air­ our Chairman, Ruth Fleisher, could read Seven families are living with his Grand­ frame & Powerplant). How would you like aloud numerous letters that were sent to mother twelve miles from town. One Ameri­ to have a tall, sexy blond chick work on her. Everyone present reported that they can family is among the group. your aircraft engine? Bet your 49 1/2er were working hard on the races to be held would want to “supervise” the job. Shirley this Spring. Another appeal was made for is also a flight instructor who teaches part- the girls to become APT and promises to time while attending school. do so were again repeated. By the time the Discussion at the meeting was about the meeting had ended, we all agreed that we recent air races. Esther Wright, Virginia had learned a lot and had probably gained McKee and Joyce Toman flew in the In­ a few pounds. diana Fairladies Race with Joyce winning the "Rookie" Prize and placing 20th and Esther placing 28th. Judy Hall flew in the FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHAPTER Petticoat Derby winning a trophy for the 4th Dotty Birdsong, Reporter leg of the race and the fuel estimate trophy December 13, 1972 the Florida Suncoast, as well as the Poker Hand (4 Queens) Gold Coast, Spaceport Chapters and which netted her a Water Bed to take Grasshoppers held a joint meeting at home. Immokalee. Thirty-eight girls were present Esther Wright and her 49 1/2er Bud (the and eighteen planes lined the short taxiway one with the broken foot, who should stay south on the airport. Mr. Joe Brown, a off ladders) really did “Deck the Halls" of duster agricultural pilot, gave a talk on the their Holiday Inn at Thomasville, Ga. to wel­ progress and growth of the Immokalee come the “ Deep South" 99s for our Dec. area. The group enjoyed a family style din­ 10th Christmas meeting. As a special tri­ ner at Tyler's Restaurant which is a must bute to our fine December weather, we all for visitors to this area and is in walking Members of Suncoast Chapter displaced “flew" in some of those "4 wheel" aircraft distance from the airport. Karen and Ron­ Tampa meeting January 10 as follows: called automobiles. Had to “ taxi" all the ald Meinjohans were our gracious hosts. Dotty Birdsong: Betty Hood, Vice Chair­ way. Ground fog lasting until noon brought After lunch transportation was furnished to man: Ethel Gibson, Treasurer: Karen Mein­ out this strange reaction in normally air­ the 6 L's Packing House for an interesting johans, Secretary: Lilia Brown: Marcella worthy creatures. Betty McNabb drove in to and informative tour of the packing of field Klotter, Chairman; Sally Tanner; Ivone a meeting for the first time in 20 years! grown tomatoes. Everyone was given sam­ Zych, Photographer. Items of business discussed included the upcoming Southeast Fall Sectional to be MEMPHIS CHAPTER low pilots as well as Ninety-Nines during held October 19-21 at Callaway Gardens, Nancy Miller, Reporter her trip to Australia and points between. Ga. Judy Hall proudly told the group of her The Memphis Ninety-Nines held their She was entertained in Australia by pilot receiving her Commercial License in Christmas party in the Parkway House Shirley Harris and 99 Carole Eve. During a November. Penthouse with June Pentecost as our stop in Fiji, Betty met movie actor George A trip to Thomasville Airport followed hostess. The tree was appropriately deco­ Raft who is an active private pilot. where our special guest, Herb Schaaf, rated by June with tiny planes surrounded F.A.A. Accident Prevention Specialist from by “ clouds" of angel hair. Flying activities in the Memphis area Atlanta, gave a slide presentation talk on Plans were made at the January meeting have slowed somewhat due to the winter airport safety showing slides taken of many to sponsor an all-day Aviation Safety Pro­ weather but Martha and Frank Toby found Georgia airports needing attention to un­ gram for area pilots. Dot Wilson was ap­ a nice day for a short flight to Dyersburg, safe conditions. Many local pilots were pre­ pointed chairman of the event. Tennessee. Fern and Chuck Mann and sent for this program. The “Deep South" Virginia Proctor is keeping the Ninety- Netta and Doug Holden flew the Bellanca Chapter is helping the F.A.A. in their airport Nines in the news with her recent appoint­ to Huntsville, Alabama for lunch on New survey work to upgrade our airports and ment as Chairman of the Arkansas Aero­ Years Eve. Virginia Proctor flew an Apache remedy unsafe conditions. nautics Commission. She is also scheduled to Michigan City, Indiana. Chairman, Judy Hall and Accident Pre­ to speak on air safety to the members of Reminder to Ninety-Nines to plan for the vention Counselor and Publicity Chairman, the Zonta Club of Memphis. Southeast Sectional in Little Rock, Arkan­ Esther Wright presented Mr. Schaaf with a Member Betty Rockwood met several fel­ sas on March 30, 31 and April 1. framed certificate thanking him for his ef­ forts toward safety in general aviation and his cooperation with all Ninety Nine groups 1; in his area. January, a new year; time to try new things and we did. Back to Fort Rucker on Saturday the 13th for a “ trip" in the Army's Altitude Chamber, an experience extro- dinaire. After a two hour briefing and a ride in the vertigo-producing chair, into the chamber we went, suited out with heavy helmets and oxygen masks. The trip to 32,000 ft. included as passengers: Joyce Toman, Shirley Otis, Virginia and Murray McKee and Judy Hall, all fearing the un­ known.

Member-at-large, Layne Glanville-Williams, now in Singapore, seems to really be "in orbit." She writes: "Flying over Penang Island, Malaysia, is fun—if tiring without the usual support. It came as the result of shock, when Kay Brick wrote me a letter of thanks for some press clippings on the Powder Puff, and opened her letter with, Gentlemen ...!’ " Any 99s coming Layne’s way—her address is: 130-J Cairnhill Rd., Singapore 9. Since she is an Aussie, she’s had mostly Australian 99s visit, but would be happy to greet all 99s coming her way.

"Deep South" Chairman, Judy Hall and Esther Wright, Publicity Chairman of South­ east present a certificate of appreciation to Herb Schaaf, Accident Prevention Special­ Plan to attend ist from Atlanta, Ga. December 1972 1973 Spring Meeting South Central Section — Southeast Section March 30-ApriI 1 Little Rock, Arkansas

We invite you to attend our pre-dinner cocktail hour on March 31st.

At left, Mrs. Shirley Otis, "Deep South" Chapter Secretary, who arranged a tour of the Alabama Institute of Aviation Tech­ nology for Chapter members. Bottom, left to right, Mrs. Judy Hall, Macon, Ga. and Mrs. Alyce Strong, Savannah, Ga. On wing, Mrs. Joyce Toman, Marianna, Fla. and top row, Mrs. Esther Wright, Thomasville, Ga. and Mrs. Virginia McKee, Greenwood, Fla. NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER Virginia MacDonald, Reporter September found us gathered at the home of Ginny and Lanky Smiths for the in­ stallation of officers and dinner. The food was great and we all enjoyed swapping stories of the Summer. September was our busy month; we held a "Get-Aquainted Cof­ fee” at the home of Evelyn and Dave Lyons; guests attending were Rebecca Morrill, Pauline Hunter, Dixie Gillory (now a member), Yevette Milazzo, Mitty Terrel, Beverly Campbell and her mother, Mrs. Campbell. We hope they become familiar faces at our gathering. Later in September I had the honor of meeting Dorothy and her husband Steve Tuller at plane side when they arrived at the Naval Air Station. Not only is Dorothy a 99er but also a sister Coast Guard Wife and this year she is “ Military Wife of the Year," and she is doing an outstanding job. While in New Orleans she appeared on a local TV program and then joined us at the Coast Guard Base for a joint reception of military wives. She spoke on the work that she and her volunteers are doing with the children with special problems. Our fly-in to Dolphin Island for October (L) Jack McDonald, FAA Accident Prevention Specialist; Ernestine Mayhan, 99 Accident was cancelled due to rain. November's prevention counselor; Hon. Wm. Waller, Governor of Mississippi; Peggy McCormick, Miss. scheduled Air-Marking has been post­ Chapter Chairman; Mr. Bud Moore, Chairman Miss. Aeronautics Comm. Signing of poned due to rain, even the rain date was proclamation for Safety Seminar held in Jackson, Miss, in November and sponsored by the rained out. So Rain, Rain, Go Away! FAA and Mississippi 99's. November 10th and 11th we worked at the Air Show at Lakefront Airport. It gave a MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER Peggy McCormick's C-120 as reward for chance to see the Army's “Silver Eagles" Peggy McCormick, Reporter being so prompt. The dual was planned, the display their talents in the helicopters; Bob CAVU at Greenwood-Leflore Airport on IOU wasn't: Peggy is adding some goodies Hoover in the twin Commander and Art January 13, and Mississippi welcomed one to the Violet Piolet, and the usual rules of School in the Pitts along with several other new member, Ede Brandon, and invited two "hurry up and wait" were in full force. performers. visitors, Dolores Costello and Sara Willis, December 15th we all beat a path to Iddo and Kathleen Pittman's home for our an­ to join the Chapter. All three are from the Ernestine Mahan reported on a highly nual Christmas Dinner. The only thing Jackson area, and we were indeed delight­ successful FAA-GAMA Seminar in Novem­ missing was the snow. Along with the fam­ ed to have them. Another new member, ber. Mississippi is scheduled to participate Anne Rhodes of Minter City, is in school in in the Louisiana Air Tour, with Janet Green iliar faces, guests attending were Kathy and Roger Huff, Helen Hooks, and Col. and St. Augustine; Space Port Chapter, please coordinating. Other business was plentiful Mrs. Bradick. We were also happy to have copy. but too far in the future to be reportable. Pam Holley back with us, she has been in Wanda Garson with her John was Early Lunch and hangar flying at Peggy’s, then a Bird for the day. She has an IOU for dual in gorgeous flight home. North Carolina working for the last few months. We wish Margaret Ray a speedy recovery after surgery. Glorice Wills flew to Ar­ kansas where she spent some time with her sister. We have discovered that Rose Man- cini, our Pediatric Nurse, is working on a 1973 Spring Meeting book on child development, and wish her South Central Section — Southeast Section

“As publishers of 99 News, we would like to encourage your atten­ dance at the Spring Meeting, for we are looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. The Arkansas Chapter has an exciting weekend in store for you — do plan to be here.” Lee Keenihan, Publisher Maggie Wirth, Advertising Director HERITAGE PRINTING

PUBLISHING (Left) New Orleans Chapter Chairman, Vir­ NORTH LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS > ginia MacDonald (Right) Dorothy Tuller, Military Wife of the Year and 99er. great success in her venture. Ginny and strument Instructor's Rating. She surely is a ascension in a not air balloon from her 40 Lanky Smith have been busy with CAP. busy gal. acre back yard! They rose 500 ft. but on Chris and Ronnie Mills haven't been busy Congratulations to "Boots" Husted for descent landed in a tree, which tore the enough bringing up baby, they are expand­ receiving her commercial ticket. lovely new balloon. ing their business. David and Evelyn Lyons APT from our chapter are "Boots" Blenda Hildebrandt and Adelle Parsons will be taking a vacation at Lake Tahoe. Husted and Carol Windsor. have both passed the Instrument written. Seems it must be time to sign off. Alice Fuchs, who has written the Soaring Another new member since the last news May your wings be strong and sturdy, Handbook for the past ten years, was in went in is Margaret Matz. She and her hus­ and your flight straight and true. San Antonio recently to receive an award band have a Cherokee 180 and are very ac­ from the Soaring Society in appreciation tive in the CAP at North Phila. Airport. Mar­ NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER for her efforts on their behalf. garet got her Private last fall. Doris Engerrand, Reporter Champe Pool, 49 1/2 hubby of Martie, has We are also hearing the sounds of Wed­ Carolyn Steel, North Georgia Chapter's been named an FAA Medical Examiner. ding Bells getting closer! Joan Zaharfy is Pilot of the Year, recently gave a speech Marion Dunlap has been very busy with engaged to Bob Jones, who flies for before Zonta. her CAP duties, 99's, a car dealership, and Asplundh Tree Co. and was her instructor; We are pleased to have the opportunity an airport. She recently held a safety wedding planned for September. to work with Herb H. Schaaf, Accident Pre­ meeting at her airport. We're glad that all is Marianne Blair will become Mrs. Bill Her- vention Specialist of the Federal Aviation not work for her though. Marion flew to ston in May; he flies for Altair Airlines out Administration, in his accident prevention New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. of Philadelphia. program. At a “Safe Pilot Program" spon­ While most of us are shivering in the cold With pilots for husbands there should be sored by the General Aviation Manufac­ winter chill, Shirley Weinhardt is enjoying no death of subject for conversation and/or turers Association in support of the FAA the Hawaiian sun. argument. and held at Thomson, Doris Engerrand We are pleased to welcome Kay Martin I delivered a Baron 58 to Spain and a narrated a 30-minute slide presentation, as a new member of our chapter. Kay is a retractable Musketeer (pardon me, Sierra) “ In-Flight Visibility and the VFR Pilot.” At secretary at Piper Aircraft Corporation. to England this month, and that made 200 Columbus, Kay Guice gave a speech about It's welcome back to Betty Harlan, a rein­ over ocean deliveries in 10 years, as my safety in general aviation. Carolyn Upton stated member of our chapter. first was an Apache to England in Jan. and Carolyn Steel have surveyed several EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER 1963. Right now, I am putting a hex on the airports, and, at the present rate, the airport Louise Sacchi, Reporter New York Times for adding 6 years to my survey project will be completed well Much activity since the last report went age, and moving my residence from Penna. ahead of the scheduled date at the end of in. 14 planes with 26 people flew to to Mass. Grrr! the year. Reading for the November meeting, and af­ For years I have been curious about our Our January meeting was held at the ter lunch we had a "pitcher show” of past membership — what we do for a living, why home of Jean and Roy Voyles, Tuesday, activities, which brought back pleasant we fly, etc. The newsletter with its brief January 9 in spite of the ice storm in memories. references only whets my curiosity. Finally, Atlanta. Our attendance was small, The Christmas party was a success with I decided to do something about it, at least however, because several of our members 56 members and guests dining and dan­ in our Chapter; so I sent a questionnaire to did not have heat or electricity in their cing. Jane Squires created beautiful cen­ all 60 Chapter members, To date, 27 have homes. A tentative program of money-rais­ terpieces for the tables which were given come back with some interesting informa­ ing activities and fun activities was approv­ as prizes. Anna Spivey and Maisie Hen- tion; in my "spare time,” I plan to collate ed. The first fun activity was a poker run ruten designed and sent attractive and the information, and let the rest of the that began at Carrollton, Sunday, January unusual invitations; and Eleanor Smith was membership in on who and what the 14. a big help with the decorating. Eastern Penn girls are and do. Keep tuned Jean Voyles and Doris Engerrand flew to January saw 33 members turn out for lun­ to this station. Phoenix to attend the national convention cheon at the Three Threes restaurant, and MARYLAND CHAPTER of the American Business Communication 26 went on to see "Irene.” Joanne Maloy Sheila McEntire, Reporter Association during the Christmas holidays. did a fine job of arranging it. OCT.—JAN. — October brought with it They flew in Jean and Roy Voyles' plane, a Our newest member is Beth Whirlein—a the Ninth Birthday of the Maryland Chapter Cessna 210. The weather was VFR all the busy person as she teaches 11th grade of the Ninety-Nines and also the Mid-East way out, but they were not so lucky on their English, and attends Trenton State College Sectional which was hosted by the return; Jean had to file IFR for the last leg to get her Masters in English; she flies from Maryland Chapter. There were five chap­ of the flight from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta. Mercer Country Airport. ters represented at the Sectional and fifty Dotty Miller and her 49 1/2er flew their Ninety-Nines were present. Weather was 150 to Florida for a three week trip, report­ beautiful and there were eight fly-ins in­ ed only one bad day; and proved that cluding guest speaker, Frank K. Smith in Middle East Section flying is safer by having their car his "half Aztec.” Much business was DELAWARE - MARYLAND demolished the day after they got home! discussed and everyone went back to their PENNSYLVANIA - VIRGINIA Fortunately no injuries. respective chapters with new ideas to WEST VIRGINIA Edwina Hansen came to the January make next year better than ever. meeting after a long absence, as she was In January Don K. Merchant, Division Queen of the Flying Farmers last year and Chief, Preservation and Restoration CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER very busy. She and her 49 1/2er were in­ Division, hosted a tour of the storage Carol Ann Windsor, Reporter vited to see the Apollo launch by G.E. facilities (Silver Hill) of the National Air Our Christmas Party was again a mar­ because of their activity in community af­ Museum which is under construction in velous success through the untiring efforts fairs. A well deserved recognition. Washington, D.C., and is expected to be of Hazel Bartolet and Carolyn Harbolis. The Jane and Bill Squires went to Phoenix in completed July 4, 1976. Among the collec­ decorations were beautiful and the a Twin Comanche on Narco business, and tion of great planes were S. P. Langley's highlight of the entire evening was having had IFR weather both ways. Aerodrom (approximately 1898) and Amelia our International President “Susie" Sewell Anne Shields and Helen Zubrow also had Earhart’s Lockheed "Vega" Monoplane, present. “Susie" was the house guest of a battle with weather in early January, which was the plane she became the first Ronnie and Ray Johnson. We certainly felt which caused them to desert the 172 and woman to fly solo across the Atlantic on honored to have her join us. use airlines to Florida. Anne reports good May 20 & 21, 1932, just to name a few. The January found us meeting at the ski visits with Marie and Marvin Apfelbaum, tour was very interesting and worth while camp of Florence and John Shirey. Be­ Ruth S. Fleisher, and Peggy Borek, while although it is sad to think of how long it has tween bits of business, we enjoyed a view Helen attended a seminar on Acupuncture. taken to get a place where the general of the ski slope from Flo's front window. Anne got home to discover that the Ter­ public and all pilots can be shown the im­ Wedding bells have been ringing for minal building — including the Tower and portant role aviation has played in shaping members of our chapter. Joanne Blair is FSS at North Philadelphia had burned the world. now Joanne Bailey, living in Harrisburg, down the day before, and with it ALL the FLIGHT DESK: New ratings — Edna and Kay Tallman has become Mrs. J. records and lists, etc., so she is still tearing Sommerlock, commercial; Kay Bays, multi- Michael Tyson. Kay's hubby Mike is an air her hair as she tries to work. engine; Barbara Marder, instrument. Also cargo pilot. Kay also has received her In­ Betty Wood had the thrill of making an Jeane Wolcott, Ginny Vogel and Paulette Jones are attending Instrument Ground trophies and certificates galore. She School At Edgewood Arsenal Flying Club. Southwest Section worked for it as a proficiency goal, which Good Luck with new ratings. ARIZONA - CALIFORNIA should inspire the rest of us. Congratula­ NEW MEMBERS: Barbara Marder, 1157 HAWAII - NEVADA - UTAH tions to her! Pine Dr. Cape St. Claire, Annapolis, Md. Betty’s is the second ATR of the chapter. 21401; Paulette Jones, 2404 Hanson Rd., Beth Oliver, now in Minnesota, earned hers Apt. 38, Edgewood, Md. ALAMEDA COUNTY CHAPTER here several years ago. Petrine Lockhart, Reporter The Christmas party at Florence Bea­ Our chapter is planning an FAA Safety mon's was a great success, crowded and Seminar for March 3. It will be held at Bret well victualed. Party visitor was Patty Piper Harte Junior High 1099 E Street, Hayward. from Bakersfield chapter. Thanks go to Dot The FAA has instructions and suggestions Read, Sue Smith, and Florence. Pat Kelley so well laid out, it is not difficult to sponser announced her President’s chapter awards the safety seminar. for the year. Outstanding flyer: Betty Miller. Over the holidays individuals in our Outstanding 99: Dot Read. Best wishes to group did a lot of flying. Bad weather was a both. big factor this year. 49 1/2er Bob, 2 year old An inopportune storm reduced attend­ Robin, and I went to Iowa. What frustration! ance at the New Year's fly-in and campout We were unable to get low altitude charts at Hana, Maui. Two 99s, Pat Kelley and Pat and approach plates for the area before we Coates, left Honolulu before IFR weather left so an approach to the fogged in Cedar closed in. They joined sixteen friends at Rapids or Iowa City airports was out. cabins in Wainapanapa State Park, and Christmas Eve we were at Kirksville, Mo. had a good weekend. debating whether to rent a car or wait until Island visitor during the holidays was the next day to get the one Greyhound bus Dorothy Erickson of Sacramento Valley north; when to our surprise the college-stu- chapter. Norma Smith, from Quad City, is Maryland 99s visit the High Altitude Cham­ dent gas-pump fellow said he was going to due here any minute. Welcome all, and ber at Andrews AFB. S. Sgt. Ken Scholt, Moline and we could ride with him after he Happy New Year to everyone. June Hanson, Jean Wolcott, Catherine closed up shop for the night. Now that's Grover, Kay Bays, Rene Birch. above and beyond the call of duty! And we BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER really appreciated it! We picked up our Florence Moody, Reporter plane a couple days later. Our return trip to During their tour of the airpo1-' Aviation Calif, was also interesting. We took non-fly­ Explorer Post, scouts — both boys, .md girls WASHINGTON, D. C. CHAPTER ing Grandma with us so she would get a lit­ — heard our chairman Joan Paynter speak. Gladys E. Wise, Reporter tle experience and not worry so much in She told them about women in aviation. The Washington Chapter's Christmas the future. She found out what smart pilots Then she took 9 girls for demonstration bash at Hedy Jaffe's home merits super­ do in bad weather — sit on the ground; she rides in her plane. latives on several counts. It featured, was relieved and lost some of her worries. Hosting the FAA Fall Clinic, Maude briefly, the season's best consumables — We tried to get to Albuquerque — snow! Oldershaw made cookies. Marianne Laxa- casseroles, salads, deserts — all made by We spent two nights in Tucumcari and hands that would rather manipulate throt­ Santa Rosa before we got through. After tles, not measuring cups. It earned s h ­ some lovely sight seeing, we had planned eerest gratitude for Hedy's enduring to see my folks in Ontario, Calif. However hospitality. And, of course, it inspired they were having their frequent winds of remembrances of flying trips. gusts to 70, 80, 90 mph. So we just headed Bea Wilder recounted a “ demanding and back to the Bay Area. exciting” 9 hours of solid IFR she and Hedy If we hadn’t just been over the area, I encountered in a trip to Arkansas. Nothing would have wondered about Connie Sand­ like practical experience to keep Bea's IFR ers report that she and Norm were snow­ rating current. bound in Palm Springs! But Connie, are Jean Coffman was “fascinated and you sure it really took that long for the delighted" with mountain flying. She and snow to clear? husband, Dick, flew commercially to Salt Adelaide and Don Morris headed for Lake City and Butte. While Dick worked, Mexico over the holidays. They wanted to Jean took mountain flying lessons and get to Central America, but the red tape logged time in the VFR passes through the was too much. So they settled for going far Rockies. south in Mexico. It sounds like it was quite Chapter Chairman Helen Delaney was an adventure. planning her first sailplane ride as she Jaunda Bigelow flew her 81 year-old remembered flying the Bahamas Treasure father back to So. Calif, after a visit. This Hunt with Irene Wirtschafter. According to man will go anywhere as long as he can fly Irene, they were the only female team and and not be bothered with that ground traf­ the only Navy team in the Hunt. Helen is a fic. Wish more of our relatives were that Navy Lieutenant Commander; Irene, a Navy way! Reservist, is a full-time, highly mobile IRS Beverley Davis and Don headed for Can­ agent, frequently commuting to New York ada. They only got as far as Medford Ore. in her Cessna 172. Well at least we all used our heads and Jean and Skip Rajala flew the Treasure stayed on the ground when we needed to, Hunt in their Cherokee and had a ball, and are back to tell about it! despite "unpacking every night at a new stop." That pilot-cum-photographer pair ALOHA CHAPTER flew the course in an almost perpetual Lorette Zirker, Reporter bank so as not to miss clues OR pictures. So many 99s attended the FAA Instructor Irene Wirtschafter, Dorothy Tuller and Clinic here in November, that a lunch break Dorothy’s husband, Steve, were special turned into a very well-attended chapter guests at the Man Will Never Fly memorial meeting. It was spontaneous proof of 99s "do" at Kitty Kawk in mid-December, then continuing active interest in the latest in Irene flew off south again during the flying. Loading medical supplies for Direct Relief holidays. She accompanied Betty Hawkes Another addition to Betty Miller's long list Foundation in Santa Barbara are secretary to Key West (Betty is with Florida Space­ of accomplishments in aviation is the ATR. Maude Oldershaw, vice chairman Patty port Chapter) and did a little aerial recon­ The rating is superfluous, one would think, piper, treasurer LaVerne Billingsley, and naissance of possible Florida homesites. for Betty who has 11,000 hours, with chairman Joan Paynter. gue, Marge Harps, LaVerne Billingsley and the project rolled along to a quick finish. Beeler home and if I must say so myself, it Beverly Haberfelde helped serve 150 parti­ Several of the good gremlins jumped into was a real ball. All attending had a great cipants. their airplanes and rewarded themselves to time with our own Mr. 99, Elmer Tuschoff, Joan Paynter flew a load of medical sup­ a breakfast at the Salton Sea Yacht Club leading the band. Incidentally, that was the plies to Direct Relief Foundation in Santa where there is an adjacent landing strip. first time I had ever seen a bass fiddle that Barbara. She advises that another load is Those furnishing muscle and effort to the looked more like an old-fashioned wash- ready. New members are Carole Dunsmore airmarking were: Garnett Stockton and tub and a broom handle!! and Lois Baker, whose daughter Linda husband Louie; Betty and George Manley Kathie MacNamara, Voline Dodgeson, Watson has been our member for several (all of Yucca Valley); Rosella Kibbee; Ilia Betty Martin and Betty MacPherson are years. Mae Carosell; Jeanne and Belden Crist; Art spending a week in Baja, California just 'a- Achsa Holfelder, our International chart­ and Connie Woolston; Lorraine and bummin around.' Such a life!!! er member, is recovered from a total hip Jake Jacobs with son Jeff, from Yuma; Our heartfelt sympathy to Lou Freeman replacement. She now walks without cane Leonard and Clara Combs; Marg and Fred on the passing of her mother in January. without pain. Frickas; Annette and Hiram Gordon; Ray Patty Piper was a guest at the Aloha McBride; Jean and Jack Williams; Jean GOLDEN WEST CHAPTER Chapter’s Christmas party. Patane; and Eleanor Wagner. Vivian Harshbarger, Reporter Due to a shortage of paint that day, Now long past is our Christmas Party - BAY CITIES CHAPTER another session was called for the follow­ Meeting which was a double white affair. Kathy Walton, Reporter ing Sunday when Roy and Rosella Kibbee; Egg Nog and Snow. (Snow in San Carlos Our January meeting was held at the on San Francisco Impossible but true. I home of our newest member, Helen Kampo. Garnet Stockton and 49 1/2-er Louie; Mary and Fred Frickas; and Jean Patane com­ think Mother Nature is trying to "fool us"). We were privileged to have L. D. "Pat" But Marion Owen who supplied the Egg Cody as our speaker. He is the liason be­ pleted the art work. Thanks to the City of Palm Springs, the FAA Tower Personnel, Nog, complete with fresh grated nutmeg, tween the CAP and Air Force dealing in and to all who made it a worthwhile Ninety- wasn't. Between refilling cups Marion told Aerospace Education. He presented the us of one of her flying experiences that types of programs which are available to Nine project. Due to the airmarking, our meeting was really confirms the instructors insistance youth and told us how we might become in­ on thorough pre-flighting. volved. Guests at the meeting included moved to January 19, instead of the usual second Friday of the month. It was held at She was always taught to check the fuel Rahn Simon and Cyd Fougner who are visually. The first and only time she didn't both pilots and living in the area. the home of Ellenor Wagner in Palm Desert and was a most successful pot-luck dinner she ran out of gas (due to faulty gauges) As you will read elsewhere Bay Cities and landed in a farmer's wheat field. Even Chapter lost one of its Charter Members, meeting. It seemed everyone brought a dish, and their 49 1£-ers, too. Decided to worse than the forced landing was the irate Rita Hart, in December. As Rita was known farmer who insisted she landed there and to many 99's around the world, her hus­ try another at Ilia Mae's' for February 9, when we will all bring our own steaks and ruined his wheat intentionally. band, Al, asked me to pass this note to you Marion, an engineer, is currently working . . . “ Thank you and all the gals for all of barbecue. Those attending the January meeting in­ on the Society of Women Engineers Na­ the kind notes of sympathy and cards — as tional Convention in San Mateo this sum­ there are so many coming in each mail, I cluded, Chairman Garnett Stockton and 49 mer. am not up to answering them all . . . So 1/2-er; Betty Manley and 49 1^2-er; I la Mae Jeanne and Al Abramson spent some would you please explain this inability . . . Carosell; Jean Patane; Roy and Rosella Kibbee; and yours truly. Future plans were time in Puerto Vallerta where Al was a Her going has been a double loss for me. speaker on Aviation Litigation at the Cali­ Not only was she my wife, but my friend discussed for the Spring Sectional wherein fornia Trial Lawyers Association meeting. and companion for these last 32 years and I our chapter hopes to have a hospitality Home from the sun to the frost (in Decem­ am thankful that some of her other friend­ room and a good representation in San ber) then off to more sun in Hawaii, Tahiti ships have spilled over onto me to help Diego. and Bora Bora. make up for my loss . . . Gratefully, Al FRESNO CHAPTER Rae and Ernie Gilmore, as did several (Hart).” Lois Beeler, Reporter other members, took a last scenic air tour Rose Sharp and her 49 1/2er Don recently The second annual Fresno 400 Men's Air of San Francisco the day before the TCA winged their way to London. Weather-wise Race will be contested April 28,1973, under went into effect. I keep wondering what it was a cool welcome but the 99’s warmed sponsorship of the Fresno Chapter of the type weddings the FAA attends that they things by inviting them to their annual 99s. The race will cover a figure-eight can relate our TCA to an inverted wedding “ drinks" party. It was a delightful affair, course of approximately 400 miles. The cake. Maybe hungry non-symetrical guests. reports Rose, held at the Royal Air Force contest will start at Chandler Airport. Com­ Hangar flying was about all that was Club. This party is given each year as a peting aircraft will be sent approximately available in December and January so after thank you to those who helped all year long 100 miles in a northerly and southerly direc­ our recent visit at the Weather Bureau in to make their flying and existence as an tion, making two fly-bys at Chandler. Cash Redwood City (where they asked "us" to organization more pleasant. Rose heartily prizes, and trophies, will be awarded to the bring some good week-end weather) we in­ recommends that the 99’s Roster should be first five place finishers. dulged ourselves. packed in every suitcase and used when Aircraft will be impounded for inspection Becky Masterson's story was the best. As traveling. Joyce Wells flew from Gnoss on Friday, April 27, at Chandler Field. An a student pilot doing stalls, (with her in­ Field in Marin County to Santa Rosa and awards breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, structor) the throttle became disengaged left her plane. They had received a call April 29. and as the instructor took over (at Becky’s from the airport saying the dikes around Entering aircraft will be limited to not request) he became extremely nervous the airport might give way due to the con­ less than 90 horsepower, and not more than looking for, and not immediately finding a stant rain. If it did it would mean about 2 450 horsepower. Powderpuff Derby handi­ place to land. Becky's "why don't you show feet of salt water over the airport. Joyce caps will be used. me how to do a forced landing” probably elected to move the family plane. Race kits, at $1.50 each, will be available, saved the day as they landed "relaxed" and For our birthday meeting in March, we starting Feb. 1, from K. P. Muller, 5720 East safe. plan a fly-in luncheon. Alluvial Ave., Clovis, Ca. 93612. We're busy working on the Mini-Derby COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER The January meeting was held at the and are very pleased by the response we Ellenor W. Wagner, Reporter home of Theola Nutt and an extra added at­ are receiving. Expect to have kits ready in Starting the New Year with a worthy pro­ traction were the slides of Hawaii Betty March so please send me a card if you ject found chapter members, 49 1/2-ers, and MacPherson showed. How envious we all want to be notified. volunteers joined together on a bright Sun­ were and how ready we all are to go to GREATER OGDEN AREA CHAPTER day morning, January 7, on the taxiway at Spring of '74 Sectional in Hawaii. Save all Lei Howard, Reporter Palm Springs Municipal Airport. Purpose your scheckels, gals of Southwest and we Hi, fellow fly-girls, hope your new year . . . refurbishing the already airmarked let­ will really have a ball. began as nicely as ours has. After a lovely ters and numbers which had worn off from Voline Dodgeson has graciously accept­ holiday season we have gotten the new the heat of the jet engines and general use. ed our nomination of her to run for Sec­ year off to a great start by completing the Jean Patane, Airmarking Chairman, gath­ tional Treasurer. Onward and upward, work on our little abode at Ogden Muni. We ered paint from the City, rollers, and hot Voline, we are all behind you. hope that if any of you are in our area for coffee along with lots of enthusiasm and The Christmas Party was held in the any reason, you will take the time to stop by and say hello! FAA. It is being provided for the accident LOS ANGELES CHAPTER Ail members of the Ogden Area Chapter prevention program in the Southwest Dis­ Holley Ballard, Reporter were present and accounted for at the trict by Omni Aviation Underwriters. Berni and Jim Stevenson, Dorothy Pepin, Safety Seminar sponsored by the local dis­ Jean Schiffman has completed a val­ and Rachel Bonzon participated in the air­ trict FAA. We all left feeling a little wiser uable manual entitled: “ How to Put On A lift of Christmas toys, medicine and cloth­ and certainly more refreshed by the in­ Flight Instructors’ Revalidation Clinic." ing to Calexico, Mexico. As you know the formation and education received from the Chapters are encouraged to put on these orthopedic clinic we are supporting with meeting. clinics. Copies of the manual may be ob­ our flights was founded by our own Barbara Next on our agenda, Capt. Gardner Bar- tained from Jean at 4209 Via Valmonte, Nichols and her husband Dr. Bob. This an­ low, representing the Ogden Civil Air Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274. nual event is called Border Buddy flight. . . Patrol. Jean had eighteen girls at her first meeting everyone welcome to fly in and help out Spring we feel sure, will bring a great of the Wing Patrol of the Senior Girl next year. many challenges for the Ogden Chapter. Scouts. They meet once a month at either Quite a different Christmas was had by Hopefully we will receive our charter in the the Torrance library or the TOA Tower. Norma Futterman and Virginia Showers — very near future and are looking forward to The January chapter meeting at Claire Christmas Eve was spent on a 12 hour train the lovely ladies who will visit Ogden dur­ Walters' Flight Academy in Santa Monica ride between Prague, Czechoslovakia and ing our presentation. We plan Airmarkings was a work meeting to prepare for the Budapest, (Hungary with no hot food all day. in the local area and undoubtedly will have Revalidation clinic at Rochelle's, Long On Christmas morning they discovered a some of our members participating in local Beach Airport, February 28 and 29 and fire in the room next to theirs, tried to tell air races and contests. Yours truly, a very March 1. Rita Gibson and Susan Greenwald the hotel operator but had some difficulty, definite amateur in the racing business directed the stuffing and stamping acti­ due to the fact that the Hungarian word for hopes to become somewhat proficient this vities. Margaret Ward will be in charge of fire is something like Tusszang! spring. Registration. Her committee consists of Jan Dreyfus and Berni Stevenson are I know too, that all of you join us in Barbara Harper, Joyce Jones, Jean Pyatt, leaving for Philip, So. Dakota, February 1 wishing active member Joan Winterling a Juanita Thompson, and Marilyn Twitchell. for a one week visit with Jan's sister and very speedy recovery from her surgery in Our Nominating Committee for Chapter, family. They are flying in style in Berni's December. Section, and International is: Mary Mooney and looking forward to a snow Our thanks to Maurine Shurtleff for her Wenholz, Chairman; Millie Kruger, Angela mobile trip. contribution of lovely ceramic mugs with a Masson, Emma McGuire, Joan Rees, Thanks go to Dorothy Pepin, Chapter design of Mt. Ben Lommand and the 99's Juanita Thompson, and Claire Walters. Chairwoman, for hostessing the January insignia as well as each member's name on Fran Bera, Joyce Failing, and Lauretta Foy meeting in her home. We had a very good the individual mug. Here is one very attended the Helicopter Convention in Las turnout and heard all about the new FAA thoughtful lady. As long as we are handing Vegas on January 8. Jeanie and John Safety Pin. Have you got yours? out bouquets, one goes to 49 1/2’er Bob Grooms flew their 175 to Arizona for MONTEREY BAY CHAPTER Williams, Joan's better half, who donated a Thanksgiving. Joan and Milan Dilley flew to Rosemarie Schoening, Reporter lovely warm-m-m-m baseboard heater for Cuernavaca, Mexico, in December. Nancy The home of our Chairman Jo Dieser was our room. Crews is instructing two days a week at the scene of our annual Christmas party LONG BEACH CHAPTER Torrance. Monica Campos has started the held in December and we re happy to say, Jean Pyatt, Reporter Cessna Professional Pilot Course at South­ that 49 1/2's Ron Harmon, Frank Schoen­ Chris Huerth wishes to thank her many west Skyways in Torrance. Karen Sherman ing, Don Clouse and Richard Haskell all friends for their expressions of sympathy Smith and 49 1/2er Chuck Smith operate took their initiation vows. Food was great and contributions to the memorials for her the flight school there. Pat Kelley of the and it was fun for all. husband, Bill, who lost his life in an aircraft Aloha Chapter writes that she has seen Not much going on with our Chapter just accident at Catalina on Sunday, January Mary and Bob Pinkney who are celebrating now except we’re planning a Safety Semi­ 13, 1973. Graveside services were held at their 25th Anniversary by traveling around nar in March. More on that later. Pacific Crest Cemetary in Redondo Beach, the world. They will be contacting Ninety- Your reporter just came back from Cleve­ California on Wednesday, January 17, at 10 Nines wherever they stop. Kay Fitzpatrick land, Ohio where I ferried out an American a.m. A flying tribute was made by the Quiet was married on January 27 to Douglas Traveler. First time, so lots of experience Birds. Instead of flowers contributions were Woodson of Torrance. Both are Com­ was gained. Enjoyed every single minute of made to DRF in honor of Bill, who had been mercial Pilots. Doug is an ROTC Air Cadet it. My husband, Frank, was in an American active in flying drugs to Santa Barbara. at USC. Best wishes, Kay and Doug. Joyce Trainer and I in the Traveler. We made NCR, Bill's employer, has established a Jones has launched a new semester of In­ formation landings at Muncie, Indiana, perpetual trophy in his name for the Fresno strument ground schools: an accelerated Albuquerque, New Mexico and of course, Mens' 400. There will also be a trophy for 12 week course on Monday and Wednes­ back home in Salinas. Being the authorized the Palms to Pines Race. Bill was an active day at Torrance, Tuesday at Redondo Grumman-American Aviation dealers in the 49 1/2er and a real friend of the Chapter. He Beach, and Thursday at Westchester. Our area, I hope to do this again very soon. (Oh! will be missed by us all. Chapter enjoyed meeting Marie McMillan Of course special prices on all Americans Congratulations are in order for Alice of the Las Vegas Valley Chapter who was a for 99's). Maynard and Juanita Thompson who re­ guest at our November meeting while she Some of us gals in the Chapter are get­ ceived their multi-engine ratings on was in Santa Monica working on her Instru­ ting ready for race season. 49 1/2er Nor­ December 3. Their instructor was 49 1/2er ment Rating at ATE. man Halfpenney was out today in his Co­ Mark Thompson. They took their instruction manche 260 practicing. Could he possibly together in the Maynard's Travelair. Angela be getting ready for the Fresno Men's Masson has received the Advanced Ground 400???? I do believe so. We just might Instructor's rating. She and her family flew have some new race teams in the PPD this to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Haiti for year. We have some new members quite the Christmas vacation in their Bellanca. anxious to try their wings in competition. Jean Pyatt received her Instrument & Rat­ A note to Joan Winter of the San Gabriel ing on November 20. She and Marilyn Twit- Valley Chapter . . . Fly 99's license plate chell flew their Skylane to Punta Colorado you saw belongs to our own Trish Marks. in Baja California during the Christmas She has a new long, low, beautiful red and holidays. An added bonus of the trip was white Cadillac. meeting Pam Van Der Linden, from the MT. DIABLO CHAPTER Palomar Chapter, husband Victor, and Long Beach Chapter Achievement Award Sharon Ketchum, Reporter grandson. Marilyn, Jean, and Wally Funk Winners: Juanita Thompson, Susan Green­ Our Christmas Party was a little different have taken their Courtesy Proficiency wald, and Joyce Jones, Instrument Ratings; this year. Snowmen gaily decorated the Flight with R. R. Krengel, Accident Preven­ and Nancy Crews, Airline Transport Pilot Concord Naval Weapons Station Officers' tion Specialist with the Santa Monica Rating. Each received a trophy and a check Club and we were entertained by some of GADO, and received their “Safety" pins. for $200. at the December 16 Christmas our “talented,” or at least Christmas spirit­ The "Safety” pin is an attractive piece of party held at the Airport Marina Hotel in ed, 99's carolers (with a little help from their jewelry in the shape of a safety pin with the Los Angeles. Photograph by new member friends)! A little smoke got in our eyes, Spirit of S. Louis inside and the letters, Betty Gabrielson Fiske. thanks to the faulty fireplace, but all in all it was still very cozy. 49 1/2er Jack Rogers is and friends of aviation when FAA pre­ the area gleaned. No one really expected terrific on the piano. sented a very interesting program on radio Elizabeth Shattuck and her team of Margo January’s fly-in started the new year out procedures, radar services available in Smith, Dennis Shattuck, and Max Grupen- with a perfectly delightful day for flying. We Phoenix and Prescott Radio facilities. hagen to work for months ahead and turn visited the Nut Tree Restaurant in Vacaville Wouldn’t you know I can't find the title of up with something easy, did they? We all and were able to use their brand new the program. There were four men from found, in retrospect, that a plane full of longer and wider runway. Those attending Phoenix FAA with Art Bethancourt co­ eyes, devious minds, dictionaries, etc. gave were: Marty Graham with her passengers, ordinating the program and several men one a good start toward being ready to Marge Rogers, Betty Boggess and Jeanette from Prescott Flight Service station. Two compete. After a day spent doing some­ Bruno; Marie Porter with her most grateful movies were also shown, and we're looking thing we all love to do (flying and looking passenger, Sharon Ketchum; Sis Breuner forward to more of these meetings held in for things), we enjoyed a good lunch at with her passengers, Grace Ellis, Barbara the Verde Valley. "M arty's" at Oceanside Airport and found Lagier and Lil Riley; Buckie Johnstone; Attention All Southwest Section 99’s! out who got the least lost! Gathering in Nancy Wallis, Nancy’s guests, Rahn Simon Northern Arizona 99’s are inviting you to at­ First Place with their usual "winning com­ and Karen Kahn. Jerry Breuner, Sis tend a fly-in at Sedona Airport on May 11th, patibility" were Thon and George Griffith. Breuner's 49 1/2er, dropped by or should I 12th and 13th. We'll have a picnic-barbecue Second Place saw Esther Grupenhagen say dropped in, whatever, to show several on the 12th and prizes, transportation and and Ginny Flanary exhibiting their team of us his Gyroplane (which, by the way, he you can see all our beautiful part of the powers of brawn and brain. Third Place, lands on his air strip in his backyard). Too country. Other dates can be arranged. and still explaining about Ginny's superior bad we didn’t have more time because that Please RSVP to Eloise Selvidge, Box 1128, road maps, were Dick and Darlene Brun­ Gyroplane really made a hit with us gals Sedona, Az. 86336. And you'all come! dage and their winning guests, Marge and and it would have been fun to take a ride. Penny and John Carruthers are the proud Tom Pringle. In the spot-landing com­ Maybe next time! owners of a new Bonanza F33A — a five petition, Terry Darch took First Place and At our January Business Meeting, it was passenger 285 horsepower plane. John Barbara Ward, Second. Thanks, Elizabeth announced that Betty Boggess is the new now has his Air Taxi Service license. and crew. California Legislative Committee Chairman They’ve been making their usual trips to The following Saturday afternoon, a for the Southwest Section and Marge Phoenix and are planning to meet old group to watch gathered at the Brundage's Rogers is the new Vice Chairman of the friends at Orange County Airport on Feb­ for a seminar on proficiency racing. If, in Airport Liaison Committee for Contra Costa ruary 10th. Eloise and Hamer Selvidge flew the future these names appear on your race County. their twin Comanche to San Antonio this roster, you’ll know you have competition: PACIFIC AIR RACE — Start planning month to attend the second annual Soaring Lynn Newton, Thon and George Griffith, now to enter the 1973 race. The Mt. Diablo Society Convention. Marty Harstad, Ginny Flanary, Barbara Chapter feels honored that we have been Before Christmas Penny Carruthers flew Stewart, Joe Nardone, Sylvia Paoli, Esther selected to be the Hostess Committee upon over to Prescott to meet with AWTAR board Grupenhagen and Bob Long. Each girl pilot termination of the race at our Buchanan members Thon Griffith and Kay Brick, left making "schemes" about how she Field. The race is scheduled for October Phoenix 99’s Melba Beard, Sue Harper and would handle the Vixen Frisk in March. 13th. The El Cajon Valley Chapter will take Juanita Newell, Prescott FAA officials and care of the arrangements out of Gillespie Prescott city officials. Also Mary Lou Field at Santee. The 450 miles race will Brown, Lois Ward and Ruby Sheldon were have one fly-by or fuel stop between Gilles­ there. pie Field and Buchanan Field, Concord. ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER We re looking forward to seeing all of you. Darlene Brundage, Reporter Peggy Winters and 49 1/2er Lee flew to Thanks to the Christmas Party com­ Aspen, Colorado in January for a weekend mittee, Zona Appleby, Terry Darch, Marty of skiing. Their daughter, Julie, and son, Harstad, Hana Hendricksen, Linda DeVries, Jeff, also went with them in the family's and Carolyn Drowley for providing one of Baron. the best parties ever. Atmosphere and food Nancy Wallis and Buckie Johnstone have were good at the Newport Beach Tennis both recently flown supplies for the Direct Club and the band was one we could Relief Foundation (DRF). It's great hearing dance with. about these trips our 99's, from all over the Memories of the January meeting are country, have been making. multiple. On the serious side, the movie Clue to finding this picture's location in Last but certainly not least, we want to Trina Jarish found for us on why Not hand- Orange County’s Picture Hunt in January welcome our newest member, Jeanette prop an airplane. We all heard stories of was: “ See NOTAMs/AIM or 002 TIJ." Thon Bruno. Jeanette and her husband, Nick, live cramming eight people including Kay Brick and George Griffith were the only competi­ in Moraga, they own a Mooney Ranger, who was here to inspect the proposed 1974 tors to properly circle it on their Sectional which they both fly and they also have a AWTAR start) into one car to tour Riverside Chart. very unique story to tell. Jeanette tells me Airport and city. Some believe all she saw she and Nick started flying on the same was a mass of bodies. Friendly place, no, day, they made their solo flight the same Kay? On the hilarious side, we staged an­ day and also received their licenses on the other of our infamous "white elephant same day. You can’t beat that! The Bruno's sales" with Maggie Burch as auctioneer. enjoy flying and they have a son 11 1/2, Incidentally, we've found these an easy, fun Ron, and a daughter, Dina, who is 9 years way to raise some additional funds. old. NORTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER Exhilaration is . . . being in on a small Eunice Dickey, Reporter part of the formation of a new chapter. Mar­ Northern Arizona Ninety-Nines held their garet Bolton, former O.C. Chapter member January meeting on the 26th at the Poco and Chairman pro tern of the new “ High Diable Restaurant in Sedona. Those attend­ Desert Chapter,” invited our members to at­ ing were Verna Wilson, Eloise Selvidge, tend one of their meetings at Apple Valley Eunice Dickey and daughter Brenda and Airport. We had a good excuse for a fly-in! Penny Carruthers and her guest Bernice Four plane loads made it out there to meet Top Row: High Desert Chapter Represen­ Jackson. Bernice has two thousand hours this exciting new group. tatives Margaret Bolton, Ruth Ann Rich, Pat of flying time to her credit but hasn’t been We wish good luck to the three pilots we Weidy, Marlene Kniss, JoAnne Locke, active in flying lately. Our chairman Eloise have submitted as candidates for this Trudy McComas, Eva Conrad (missing in Selvidge had quite an impressive agenda year's Amelia Earhart Scholarship, Trina picture, Pam Gilmore). Front Row: Orange for our business meeting before lunch and Jarish, Sylvia Paoli, and Elizabeth Shat- Co. Members Darlene Brundage, MaeBelle of course hangar flying was enjoyed by all. tuck. DeWeese, Ginny Flanary, Sylvia Paoli and a Our next meeting will be on February 22nd. Comments varied on the ease of the guest from Baker, Ca. (Missing, Barbara Sedona School was the meeting place on course in this latest Picture Hunt. Lots of Ward and Enid Gray). Peeking over top: January 9th for some one hundred pilots fun was obtained and lots of learning about Esther Grupenhagen. PALOMAR CHAPTER Capt. Krug gave a slide presentation ex­ Lillian Hartman, Reporter plaining the training routes and uses of the January has proved to be both busy and various areas by the Air Force. He stressed also a fun month for our Chapter. the fact that although these areas are used We held our regular meeting January 13 primarily by the Air Force, they are by no at Palomar Airport. Of course the PPD is means off limits to civilians. By informing topmost in our plans. We had a special the public as to their heavily used routes meeting Monday evening, January 22, and they hope to reduce the number of "en­ a lot of plans were finalized. Since Pam counters” reported by their pilots. Vander Linden, our Chapter chairman, is Mary Lou Brown flew to Farmington, New hoping to race, two co-chairmen were ap­ Mexico for Christmas. pointed. Rosemary Longmire will be in Charlotte and Milt Graham, Betty Jo and charge of operations, inspection, im­ Allen Smith, Mary Lou Brown and Ruby pounds, and the start. Esther Whitt will be Sheldon attended the Whirly-Girls Associa­ in charge of hospitality, publicity, trans­ tion meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada in Jan­ portation and programs. uary. Mr. Gentle, of Aero Publishers, Inc. in Lois and Ray Grange of Iowa Chapter are Fallbrook, is again giving postcards pub­ visiting in the area and attended our Jan­ licizing the Powder Puff Derby. Cards have uary meeting. Edith Denny of First been sent to International members, Chap­ Canadian Chapter is visiting in Litchfield, ter chairmen and route stops. There is a- Arizona. Pat Kelley, Chairman of Aloha rate article elsewhere in this issue if any of Chapter had time for lunch with some of you need more cards. our members during a plane change in Our Fly-In to Apple Valley Airport Jan­ early January. uary 21 was weathered out. The alternate Bev Powell received certificate of appre­ airport was Montgomery Field in San ciation from LEAP for her help on behalf of Diego. All who were able to attend enjoyed the Phoenix Chapter. Alice Roberts was the Spanish fare at Casa Miguel. We enjoyed featured speaker at Zonta Club meet in Sue Harper, Phoenix Chapter chairman, having Doloris Brooks and Pixie Truss, Prescott, Arizona. Her topic was Amelia prospective members, join us. Earhart. The Zonta Club honors Amelia mounting Super Sonic T-38 at Williams A pot-luck dinner is being planned March every year about this time. AFB. 4th for new and prospective members. Betty Jo Smith has all the girls working the Space Shuttle program at Moffett Field, Coming Attaction: Fly-In pancake break­ hard for the second Project A.W.A.R.E. while I spoke on my ground school glasses fast; Sunday, April 8th — 8 a.m. till 1:00 — scheduled for late February. This year’s at Pinole Valley High School. Fallbrook Air Park. There will be a drawing program promises to be more informative every hour on the hour, displays of Antique and fun than the last. (If that's possible.) RENO AREA CHAPTER and Homebuilt planes, rides, and other ex­ Arizona members are already in high Hazel Hohn, Reporter citing events. Hope to see you there. gear to provide an enjoyable fuel stop for The snow, which was great for skiing in PPD’ers in Prescott, Arizona. the Sierra, wasn’t as good for our January Members will be saddened to hear of the meeting, and only six were present — PHOENIX CHAPTER death of one of our 49 1/2er's Rusty Knuth Elaine Brown, Katie Bolstad, Kathy Taylor, Claire Ellis, Reporter who had recently retired to Carefree, Lois Williams, Del Haas, and Katherine Clear air, visibility unlimited was the rule Arizona from Indiana. We extend our deep­ Flannery. Katherine is on her way to of the day for the annual airlift to Window est sympathy to Ethyl and family. becoming a member of our chapter. Rock, Arizona in early December. Those Our APT gals are Betty Jo Smith, Ruth Katie asked me if I'd be the 99 repre­ girls who could call in sick for the day in­ Reinhold and Nancy Crase. sentative to the state legislature, as I live in cluded Millie Dawe, Sue Harper, Betty Jo the Capital city. I’ll keep track of any avia­ Smith, Erna Blatt, Millie Miller and Claire tion bills which come up. When I called Ellis. 49 1/2ers, Hi Miller and William Blatt REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER Kathy Gray for news I found her laid up were conned into doing the heavy work of Nina Rookaird, Reporter with a broken leg from skiing. Get well loading and unloading. With the help of a The Redwood Empire Chapter had our quick, Kathy. 182, a 210, a 310 and a Mooney we man­ Christmas Pot Luck at the home of our Elaine and Stan Brown flew to Kingston aged to completely fill the Good Shepherd Chairman Janet Allbeck and her 49 M2 Les. Canyon on New Years Day for a visit with Mission's van. We had a marvelous time. The turnout was Chapter member Del Haas and husband Our chapter was very pleased to meet the largest we have had in some time. In­ Carl. Elaine says, however, that most of her Arlene Schwartz and her husband at our cluded were Pat Stouffer, Olive Agron, flying time these days is spent sitting in the Christmas Party. They were down from Wis­ Lynn Ahrens and guest, Frances Gauger Cessna as it is warming up while Stan consin for the Bellanca Convention in and her 49 1/2 Harold, Betty Worstell and chips off the ice and snow on the outside. Paradise Valley. We are all going to visit Rich Worstell plus their guest Luigi from “ Just like being inside a tin hut," sez she. them next summer for the International Italy, Hazel Bertagna, Louise Ramsey, Nina Phyllis Ahlswede has gone south to Las Convention. Rookaird and Dick Rookaird and their Vegas where she is Station Manager for all Trips for the holidays were taken by Bev guest Virginia Kalbrunner, Jeanne Gibson, Flight Attendants. She'll look up the 99 and Wayne Powell to, well almost to, St. Esther Harri, Anita Worel and 49 M2 Jack, chapter in that part of the state. Louis. They made it to Dalhart, Texas Coral Bloom from the Sacramento Chapter Lois and Dave Williams flew to Baja Cali­ before the weather closed in on them. and her guest. The food was super-deli­ fornia in the 182 for a bit of R. & R. Coming Nancy Crase went skiing for two weeks in cious. back they got good clearance, with reports Aspen. Claire and David Ellis went to Nancy Buckalew reports that her family of 7000' ceiling and 50 miles visibility. Durango and returned mid-blizzards in a C- has been visiting and that this time she Enroute they radioed in and got the same 402. Millie Dawe and Millie Miller and fam­ managed to take her mother flying; so good reports. But 30 miles from Las Vegas ilies flew to Libertad, Mexico for the Christ­ there is a new aerial convert in the family. the bottom suddenly dropped out of every­ mas weekend. Chapter Chairman Sue Har­ The January meeting was held at thing. They re-routed their flight in order to per flew to FL450 via T-38 Talon Super Jonesy's at the Napa County Airport. At­ hover over the highway to Vegas, and were Sonic Jet from Williams AFB. The Air Force tending were Louise Ramsey, Olive Agron, prepared to land on it if necessary. It was is trying to give Civilian Pilots a more com­ Anita Worel, Esther Harri, Lynn Ahrens, snowing and visibility was zero-zero. plete picture of when, where, and how they Jeanne Gibson, Janet Allbeck, Betty Wor­ Things improved as they came nearer are using the air space to promote a better stell, and Nina Rookaird. We were delight­ Vegas, and they made it to the airport. But understanding between the military and ed to have Margit Lindholm from the new it just shows to go you, that emergencies civilian pilots. Santa Rosa Chapter come to our meeting. can occur even with the best of pilot plan­ Our guest speaker at the January meet­ In honor of the Zonta memorial to Amelia ning, and that we must always be prepared ing was Civil Aviation Liaison Officer Capt. Earhart, Anna Brenner asked Helen Kelton to take emergency measures. Lois says if Dennis Krug of Williams AFB. He was the from Bay Cities Chapter, and Susan Nor­ they’d followed their normal route they pilot of the T-38 that Sue Harper rode in. man from Santa Clara Chapter speak on never would have made it. SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHAPTER SAN FERNANDO CHAPTER Barbara Goetz, Reporter Loretta Hines, Reporter After a busy December, this chapter is Liz Dinan, S.W. Section Pilot of the Year, rarring to go into an exciting 1973. In has been very involved with teaching our December we started out our second Wing Scout Program. She has instructed Twenty-five years with a Christmas Fiesta four of these girls and all have soloed. One party at the home of Mike and Barbara of them is about ready for her flight check Goetz. Many thanks to Juanita Bowler, ride. She has given many hours of instruc­ Thelma Cull, and Ann Corder for their help tion in the right seat and ground school with the decorations, and door prizes. Ann plus 360 degrees of encouragement and Corder donated two beautifully decorated caring. When Liz was eight years old, her cakes for door prizes. She also made a dad asked her what she wanted for a birth­ small wedding cake for our fearless leader, day present. The answer was not the usual Darlene (Gilmore) Kelly and her new 49 doll or horse but an airplane ride. From that M2er Bob. Darlene and Bob were married in little acorn grew a flight instructor. Liz got November, our best wishes to you both. her private ticket while flying at Grand Cen­ Our last Airmarking was Trinity Center tral in Glendale, Calif, and now has her Airport, then the rain set in. Our Airmarking Commercial, an Instrument Rating and Chairman, Sandy Case, has many more air­ Flight Instructor's Rating. She is currently ports set up for 1973 starting with Phoenix working on her Instructor’s Instrument Field. Sandy has been a busy gal, she Rating. She has logged just short of 1200 recently passed her instrument written and hours. Vallita Freidman, who runs Santa place 3rd in the Kachina Doll Race. Susanna Airport, helped Liz in getting her Maxine Northart and Audrey Snovel are Flight Instrutctor's Rating. The Powder Puff keeping tabs on the pilots lounge at the Derby has seen her twice and the Angel Sacramento Executive Airport. Everything Southwest Section Governor, Mary Vial Derby once. Her dream — for some of her is waiting on the carpet being laid. We greets the members and friends of the Wing Scouts to take up aerobatic flying. hope for an opening in early spring. Sacramento Valley Chapter at their Twenty- She has had a short course from Mike Quite a few of our other members have fifth Anniversary Dinner. MC Dave McEII- Dewey's in Santa Paula. Lola Ricci been busy: June Devine was selected as hatton on right. received her trophy for her as Liz was in S. our local 99 Museum Chairman, Ruth America at the time. So do continue to Wagner has taken several hundred pounds clothes and most comfortable shoes and dream and work on Liz, our heartiest of drugs to Santa Barbara for the DRF. Judy visit either Sea World, the famous San congratulations to you! Marquart was chairman of the Project Hope Diego Zoo, fascinating Old Town, the new We also have a Third Place S.W. Sec­ hospital ship fund drive for the Sacramento Animal Park in San Pasqual, or Tijuana, tion Pilot of the Year award going to area. Janet and Gene Haney just returned Mexico. Save plenty of energy for lots of Audrey Schutte. Audrey and Liz both at­ from a flying vacation in Mexico in their hanger talk at Saturday night’s banquet. An tended their first 99’s meeting together in new Belanca. Dorothy Erickson, our Flight April Fool's Day brunch at Room Tren- 1956 at the home of Shirley Robinson Clark. Chairman is planning lady-bug flights this chards Flare Path Restaurant Sunday The talk was heavy on the Powder Puff year. The first one will be Feb. 8th to Liver­ morning will conclude the weekend festi­ Derby that evening and Audrey has been in more. And Shirley Lehr has gone and done vities. We look forward to seeing you all. it eight times. Her first time was in 1958. it. She quit her job because it was interfer­ The holiday season was highlighted by One of her dreams is to be in the top ten. ing with her flying. Now that's the kind of cocktails at the home of member Terry Vas- Her 49 M2er taught her to fly. He felt she news I like to report. quez followed by a pot luck dinner at the should support her own hobby so she start­ Whartons. New Year’s weekend found San ed instructing 13 years ago. Four years Diego Chapter 99's and their families flying ago she started Vicking Aero Flight School to various corners of Arizona. Martha and at Van Nuys. She is an Accident Prevention John Mullen took off to Phoenix and found Counselor, a FAA Pilot Examiner, including it plenty cold, so returned to sunny San Instrument. She has been our Chapter's Diego. Lois and Harry Bartling flew to Pilot of the Year twice. Audrey still loves air Sedona, and Betty and Claud Wharton en­ racing and has added a new love, as she joyed New Years Eve in Scottsdale, now has her Commercial Helicopters Arizona. Rating. To have done so much is fantastic. Other visitors to Arizona were Bonnie Congratulations! and Steve Adams who recently flew to We had a Christmas party at the Alpine Tombstone for a few days of visiting an­ Haus and a Christmas luncheon at Whit­ tiques and western history museums. The man Airpark. Fun. Susan Neff is a new airport is reported to be a good packed dirt member and a very recent pilot. Ellie Ricka- strip having tie downs but no other facil­ baugh is another new member and is get­ ities. Bonnie says if you buzz the town, a ting checked out in their Bonanza. Lorrie policeman will come to the airport and pro­ Blech soloed a tail dragger and became vide transportation to the motels in town APT again, plus a flight to San Francisco. Chairman Darlene Gilmore, International and also keep an eye on your airplane. Congratulations to Connie Kerlin who got President Suzie Sewell, and wife of MC — The January meeting of the San Diego her Commercial Rating. The holidays saw Dave, Jeanne McElhatton pose at the Chapter was well attended by our members Kea Parker winging her way to Big Bear Sacramento Valley Chapter's Twenty-Fifth who welcomed guests Leah Liersch of El and she also made a DRF flight. Bonnie Anniversary Dinner. Cajon Chapter who introduced Sharon Seymour flew to Mazalon, Mexico and Conover. Congratulations, Sharon, who local. She is hard at work on our up coming SAN DIEGO CHAPTER received her private ticket in December. Poker Flight on Feb. 25. Ellen Miller flew Marilyn Eimers, Reporter Also, welcome Penny Lowe, recent transfer her 82 year old mother to San Diego for her If you are a 99 who enjoys sunshine and from Orange County Chapter and guest, birthday present — she loved it. Pamila moonlight cruises, fun and fellowship, (and Jerry Reynolds. Brands, guest of Audrey Schutte, is a maybe even a baseball game,) don’t miss An inhospitable cold front with its snow student pilot and recently passed her writ­ the Fiesta De La Pajaras, Spring meeting of and icing conditions forced 1972 AWTAR ten private, commercial, and basic ground the Southwest Section to be held in San winners Marion Banks of San Diego and instructor's test. She is now teaching B. Diego on March 30 to April 1, 1973. Our 99 Dotti Sanders, El Cajon Chapter, to post­ Ground at Vicking. Vesta Malby flew to guests will be met at Lindberg International pone plans to make a presentation on the Utah and Medford, Oregon. (Had a 50 knt. Airport and be escorted to the Powder Puff Derby to the Rotary Club in headwind part of the way and encountered nearby Royal Inn at the Wharf. Come early Prescott, Arizona. some icing.) Virginia Rainwater flew to and join us Friday night for dinner and a A reminder to San Diego Chapter 99s to Capa San Lucas and sold one million in memorable moonlight cruise on San Diego make your appointments to become APT. real estate her first year. Jeanne Day Bay. Saturday morning, put on your casual Our goal is 100 per cent. passed her written Instrument. One the way back from Temple Bar had dust at the at Vail. Also rendezvousing with the McGee 11,200 level! Margie Robbins flew a DRF family were Norma and Jerry Draper, (flying run, a guest to Catalina and found Ventura commercial to Denver) and the McAllisters, at night. She also went to Punta Chavata, Mac (Eugene), Dorothy and son Kirk, flying Baja, and saw Delores Pynes there. Harriet 94P. Helen reports a good visit and ski Bair may not know the color of her 49 session with Velda Mapelli and daughter 1/2er’s eyes as she typed his application for Stephanie Beuchs (Denver 99 & friend from his private license recently but proved they AWTAR). are a team as they flew the Vicking 200 Air As is the custom, the chapter Holiday Rally together and came in first. Only AF­ Party was held after the holidays (less TER their runup did they get their routes (in calendar congestion), at the home of Trixie True Course and miles to an airport) The (Rebecca) and Claud Clayton on Jan. 7th. race started and ended at Mojave. They Last minute crisis (?) was averted when, had a dinner and a trophy awaiting them like a true champ, 49 1/2er Bob Kirk took that night at Sky Trails at Van Nuys. A good over duties previously assigned to Char­ exercise for all 15 planes that took part. lene (abed with flu), and stood over the bar- Audrey Schutte flew a Lear Jet in the left b-que until his eyes stung and everyone seat and a Jet Ranger to Salt Lake City. present had consumed more than their Shirley Thom got two hours in a Cessna share of the delicious steak being served. 310 and flew with Liz Dinan and student Madames and Messrs Miller, Murray, pilot Mary Totans for a DRF flight. Mary Glantz, McCullock, Hijos, Davis and was a first time guest at our last meeting. Gudgel participated in the festivities. Salley Kinsey flew to N. Calif, and had to SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER take off ice from the wings, then push their Virginia Lane Moser, Reporter Liz Dinan, First Place, Southwest Section plane into the sun for mother nature to do Dreaming back over the year 1972 brings the rest. Liz Nucholls flew to San Fran­ Pilot of the year. many pleasant memories. The DRF flights cisco. Donna Tracy went up in a helicopter we met, and the ones we flew come first to for some time. Polly Fleming took some sor. Margie McDaniel, a prospective mem­ mind. Greatest of them all was when 32 guests up locally and encountered some of ber, has agreed to sponsor the “ Air Scoop" planes, flown by Ninety-Nines from airports yea old wind. in the interest of furthering aviation. in California, Nevada and Arizona, landed Joan Winter and lisa Cook attended the and lined up on the Santa Barbara airport. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER meeting of the California Aviation Council That was on September 26th. The Direct Carrleen Hargett, Reporter at Van Nuys Airport on January 27th to Relief Foundation news reporter described Plans have now been made for the San keep an eye on what is happening in them as looking like "veteran air force Gabriel Valley 99's to participate in a general aviation. pilots." Televised while bringing three tons tremendously important project. On A special welcome to Ann Piggott, who of medical supplies for DRF, the Ninety- February 3rd and 7th members will join the transfered from the Tip of Texas Chapter, Nines had lunch at the Flight Line Restau­ Los Angeles County Chapter of the and to new members Beverly Mahoney and rant, and those who could stay longer Women's Auxiliary of the A.M.A. on our first Carolyn Weiland. toured the DRF processing center. flights to Santa Barbara for the Direct Our January meeting was at Brackett Air­ What fun to live in Santa Barbara and see Relief Foundation. On these first two flights port. It was a business meeting and shower so many of you gals from different chapters we will be met by members of the Santa for Starrann Burr’s baby. February the all the time! Another day to go down in our Barbara 99's and tour the facility. meeting was at Jean Gillingwator’s house. 1972 memories was the day the San Fer­ Thirty members, families and guests It was a pot luck dinner and the speaker nando chapter brought medical supplies, braved icy winds and snow to attend our was Margaret Mead. and even crutches, for DRF, and then December Fly-in to Fox Field. The group If you have time for a long sad story, ask joined us for a picnic at Goleta Beach by was met at the airport by a special bus, our chairman, Jean Gillingwators about her the airport. Members Rachel Cowin and then driven to Palmdale Airport. From there experience renting an airplane recently. Marion Fickett will never forget '72. Rachel they were taken on a personally conducted The most recently APT member is Libby had a wonderful experience meeting tour of the Lockheed plant to inspect the L- Miller, for a total of 23 per cent of the mem­ Ninety-Nines in England in October. Dawn 1011. Everyone was most impressed by the bership. Turley of Yorkshire drove four hours one size of the project and the graciousness of SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER way to Lankershim to meet Rachel and their hosts. A very special Thank You to Ina Wade, Reporter take her to dinner! And in London Freydis Kathy Woolsey for arranging the trip. After Not unlike most of the U.S., California ex­ Sharland, Governor of the British Section, the tour many flew on to Meadows Airport perienced questionable, if not down-right- took her to her home. in Bakersfield for lunch before heading lousy, flying weather thru most of De­ Rachel said she learned a lot about flying home. cember. However, reports in from chapter in England, her home country. She joined a Congratulations to our writer, Marijane members indicate all was not a total loss. flying club in West Lankershim while there, Nelson, who has sold an article to "Air Marie McDowell forwards a clipping from but never flew a plane herself. Things were Progress” magazine. She wrote about the the Modesto Bee telling of a Dec. flight to so different, she said she wouldn't even Anza Sky Trail. Alamos, Mexico (and a plug for 99's, Inc.). have been able to use the radio properly. Jane La Mar has been nominated by the Marie and her three guests, Mmes. Bessey, On the trip over, an additional bonus came chapter for the honor of Flight Instructor of Voit and Goutiere, flew the 1st. leg to to her when she got to ride an hour and a the year of the AOPA and the FAA. Calexico. Evidently the local people were half in the pilot’s cabin because she was a Margaret Lawson, who is flight instructor quite “amazed" when the four women Ninety-Nine. Marion Fickett reported en­ for the Cal Tech Club, has started working deplaned. Service was great none the less joying sightseeing over Kiel in a 172 with part-time at El Monte Flight Service at El and one of the town's four taxis was there her pilot brother in Germany. Being from Monte Airport. Pat Inwood has started in­ to meet them upon landing. They selected Germany herself, it was interesting to her to structing at Bill’s A and E at Corona Air­ lodgings at Casa de los Tesoros (House of be able to listen to the tower direct traffic port. She teaches a ground school class Treasures-in Alamos) and describe their there. Most amusing was when the two nights a week and is working with stay there as “gorgeous, we were waited on Goodyear blimp showed up and contacted several students in the daytime. hand and foot.” The management took the the tower in English. Marion said the tower Nancy Gordon's Cherokee was a total ladies in hand and they were introduced to there serves somewhat in the capacity of loss in the 90 knot winds at Ontario Airport all other guests in the hotel. Much praise our FSS, and also collects a landing fee during the Christmas Holidays. Another was also given to the local mariachi bands from each pilot. plane broke its tie-down and slammed into which kept the music flowing until the wee Joan Steinberger treasures her memories it. Jane La Mar lost an airplane recently hours. Overnight on the return flight was of the 1972 Powder Puff Derby, and along when a student was sightseeing over Oak Hermosillo. A most satisfying mid-winter with Evvy Treen, the Pacific Air Race. At Glen and hit some trees. excursion. the last meeting of the year, the only femi­ Our "Air Scoop" now has sponsors. Joe Dec. 26th destination for Helen, Harve, nine member of the Santa Barbara Flight Healey of Pomona Valley Aviation at Kate and Tim McGee was Eagle, Colorado. Service "Liz" Cummings, talked to us Brackett Airport has agreed to be a spon- Anticipated naturally, was a week of skiing about some frequency changes, the Los Angeles area TCA, and her work at the a communications expert assign to unsnarl TUCSON CHAPTER flight service station. She showed area the delivery of goods, and a volunteering Ginny Cook, Reporter charts and cloud charts pictured from San Francisco City College student, ac­ Visitig with us for a few days from the satellites; and also explained DF steers. On companied the Ninety-Nines. Aloha Chapter in Honolulu, Hawaii was Pat her invitation, the following week, we "It was a common, ordinary trip,” was Kelley. During the January luncheon toured the FSS station, and "Liz" showed Jeanne's laconic account, in disregard of meeting she enthralled us with tales from us two FAA movies — the new “ Wake the fact that grinding the gear up and down HNL and what they had planned for the Turbulence,” and one on crosswind land­ on the Aztec for every landing and takeoff spring sectional in 1974. Before going any ings. scarcely constitutes a common, ordinary further, wish to state that anyone in or out With our meeting of '73, the members trip. A pesky hydraulic leak stalked the pair of the Southwest Section is cordially in­ were full of plans. To sponsor some com­ the entire route, and the chapter thus vited to join us for a week in the Islands. petitions, airmark, and fly, fly, fly! acquired its first "cranky” members. We plan to charter a 707 for the first 135 Jumping in to the competitive swirl right Their route_sounds like the leisurely sign ups. If you think you would like to go off the bat were six who entered the tourista beat — Yuma, Hemosillo, Puerto write the Tucson Chapter and let us know. Orange County Picture Hunt: Rachel Cowin Vallarta, Zihuatenejo, and over Acapulco to Also had a two day visit from Jeannie and Diana Dee in a Cessna 150; Joan a safe touchdown at Tapachula. “ That last McElhatton and Pat Roberts of the Santa Steinberger and Marion Fickett in Joan's one was a long, long leg," recalls Jeanne, Clara (CA) Valley Chapter, who stopped Cherokee; and Judy and Rod Roeser in in justification of the two-woman crew, both over to repair their gear problems. Finally their 172. None were in the ribbons, but all of whom are multi and instrument rated. tired of pumping, they had flown from Her- reported a great time. They flew 29:48 hours in the six days they mossilio with it down! Beside buying up SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER were gone, so any sunbathing they did was most of the Indian Jewelry in town, they Betty Hicks, Reporter through the plexiglass, not on the sands of toured the Desert Museum. MISSION TO MANAGUA — The doorbell Vallarta. Tucson is busy now preparing for the rang Wednesday night, January 3, at the Tucson Treasure Hunt. Second annual, that David McElhatton residence in San Fran­ SANTA ROSA CHAPTER is. Virginia Edwards is chairman for this cisco. "We're from the Nicaraugan relief Lillyann Leland, Reporter event. Buoyed up by a spectacular success organization," two men told Jeanne Thanks to Lynn Barthel, our program last year, we are gung-ho for another one. McElhatton. They had obtained the Santa chairman, for arranging a memorable field It will be held at Marana Airpark again and Clara Valley Ninety-Nines address from a trip to the Pan American Training Facility at have lots of surprises for all the wary and doctor in Eureka, who had appealed to the San Francisco International Airport. unwary prospectors. May 11-12-13 is the Direct Relief Foundation for the name of a Ginny Wegener aptly describes the exper­ date and don't you forget it. This year there local woman pilot. "There are seven chil­ ience as follows: will be a limit of 35 planes — a word to the dren in Managua," the men pleaded, “ who "This is one Ninety Nine on cloud nine wise! will die unless they obtain rabies vaccine and I still haven't returned to earth. Recen­ Pat Nolen flew up from Guaymas and at­ immediately." tly our chapter had the good fortune to take tended the January meeting and has given The McElhatton's Aztec was at their a tour of the Pan American Training Center us her intentions of flying in the Treasure point reduced to its barest anatomy in a at San Francisco Airport. We had a good Hunt. hangar at Concord, on occasion of its an­ attendance of about thirty four people in­ Sue Donald is happy to read of the truce nual. But their Aztec is not alone in SCV cluding Ninety Nines and Forty Ninert, and and cease fire and has received word that Chapter. Jeanne promptly called Pat a Half. Mr. Ed Johnson was our guide and her 49 1/2er Myron will be released soon as Roberts, whose turbocharged N6987Y sat did an excellent job demonstrating and an­ a POW. poised at San Jose Municipal, though swering questions. Many of us got to fly Wynne Hayward, one of Tus's new mem­ scarcely awaiting a call for a 5,000-mile one of the two 707 simulators, which was bers has a new bird a Citabria and is mercy flight at the drop of a telephone quite an experience! Pan American also bravely undertaking aerobatics. receiver. It required just 20 minutes for has the only 747 simulator in the Bay Area. Santa Clara Valley's chapter chairman to A fantastic piece of equipment! Some of UTAH CHAPTER make a decision. She’d go, of course. RN the girls did a little fast talking to our guide, Joan Barton, Reporter Pat Roberts is acutely aware of the implica­ Ed, who by the way is the director of flight We've had a lot of IFR weather here in tions of a call for rabies vaccine. Dave training, and yours truly was selected to go Utah the past two months. Lots of snow, McElhatton, at that moment ill and asleep, for a flight in the left seat of the 747 simu­ fog and below zero temperatures. didn’t find out about his wife's imminent lator. It was an experience I w ill be talking Barbara Whitaker won first place for a departure for several hours. “ All he said about the rest of my life. Capt. Jack Buske four place aircraft with her Cessna 182, was 'Oh!' “ laughs Jeanne in tribute to the was my flight instructor, and he was terrific! Dondi, in a proficiency race to Jackpot in infinite understanding of those we perhaps We saw a film of two approaches, both November The Fly-In started at Bountiful, inappropriately call 49 1/2ers. day and night into Hong Kong Airport, and Utah and terminated at Jackpot, Nevada. Preparations for the flight were frenzied. a film on a test flight of the 747. What an Barbara was right on with the gas and three Charts of the hemisphere's southern airplane! minutes off on her time. I don't know how regions are not readily available; they were We were able to go through a 747 aircraft much of the $85.00 first prize she left at the flown in from Healdsburg by former Santa they had in for repairs. It was really quite an tables! Clara Valley Airman's Association member exceptional evening." Jane Patterson would like to keep it a James Johnson. Willy and Russ Gardner of Phyllis Cantrell presided over our secret but she won the booby prize of our chapter contributed instrument charts December meeting. Hanger talk was in $10.00 for landing farthest from the spot in and airport diagrams. An insurance agent abundance and the following bits and the Spot Landing Contest at the same Fly- altered their flight plan with the startling pieces of Ninety Nine Activities emerged: In. That's our Jane — announcement that the company consid­ Ginny Wegener was grounded in Mobile, Barbara Barlow was on “What's My Line” ered an airplane on a flight to Managua Alabama while enroute to California from as the “Captain of a Private Jet Airplane." had to be written off as a loss before take­ Flroida in a new 140. She flew to New York in November to tape off. One-trip premium for the mercy mission Pauline Goslovich and Lynn Barthel the show. Arlene Francis was able to deter­ would be $225! Already paying the full tab passed their instrument tests. mine that Barbara was a pilot but the panel for the trip, Pat and Jeanne nixed Managua Lillyann Leland briefly took the controls ran out of questions before they pinned it as their destination, decided instead on the of a T-6 in a thrilling flight in Lee Dennings down. southernmost point in Mexico, the town of plane. Lila Fielden flew down to Mexico in a Tapachula, where a pickup from Managua, Micky Rose, while on vacation in Hawaii, Cessna 182 for a week in November. There only two hours away, would be arranged. had lunch with Pat Kelly. Pat is chairman of were three aircraft in the party that flew up Quantities of medical supplies were the Aloha Chapter and flew Micky around the West coast to Zehuatenejo, Puerto Val­ loaded in the Aztec on January 4—typhoid the Island in a 140. larta, Ron in Hermosillo and then on home. and tetanus vaccines, penicillin, and baby Lynn Barthel showed us two F.A.A. films; Verna West, Southwest Section Secre­ foods — every conceivable urgent aid for A ll It Takes Is Once — Gef There Itis,’ a tary from the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, the Nicarauguan quake victims. Ironically, film about a private pilot in a hurry and the and her daughters spent a skiing weekend the rabies vaccine had been jetted down near mis-hap of poor pre-flighting, and with Alberta Nicholson during the holidays. ahead of Pat and Jeanne. Two passengers, Wake Turbulence, explaining the hazards Nancy Rueling has a great tan. She spent both associated with the relief efforts, one of verticese from large aircraft. Christmas in Hawaii with her boys and got a week of sun. Marion Zaegel’s to honor Ingrid Pedersen, FARWEST CHAPTER Wilma Nichols experienced one of those visiting here for a week (member of our Jeanette Brooks, Reporter “sitting on the edge of the seat" landings chapter, resident of Norway). Ingrid is The November meeting was a family fly- on a commercial carrier when returning working on both her American and Nor­ in held at Olympia at Barbara Lathrops, from Michigan after a holiday visit with her wegian commercial ratings. At this meeting where she and 49 1/2er husband John live family. She landed during a blinding snow­ we saw two excellent FAA films, “Caution: right on the airstrip. A fun day was had by storm at Salt Lake City International. Wake Turbulence" and "The Eagle-Eyed those able to attend. A special thanks to Wilma who worked to Pilot." The latter was filmed here two years Our next meeting was held January 12, make our Christmas party a success on the ago, and demonstrates vividly the spec­ 1973 as a dinner meeting to plan for the 7th of December at the White Willow in tacular aspect of flying in Alaska: rapid GAMA Seminar which will be held February Bountiful. Those being jolly were Barbara change of environment. If you see this film, 24, 1973 at Harrington's Skyroom in Port Barlow and 49 1/2 David, Barbara’s mother (and you should) watch the terrain, and try Angeles, Washington. We had eight mem­ Ginny Wilkinson and son, Jeane Freestone to keep in mind that it is all forty miles of bers present and four 49 1/2ers, as well as and 49 1/2 Ted, Lila Fielden, Jackie Gradia Anchorage in the summer, and I kid you two guests, Dorothy Skerbeck and Vi and 49 1/2 Dwight, Diane Hastings, Kay not! So, if you're planning a trip to Alaska, Nixon, both private pilots. Howells and 49 1/2 Harold, Wilma Nichols watch the film twice: once for the FAA mes­ We have a new member, Joyce Critch- and 49 1/2 Don, Alberta Nicholson and 49 sage, and then again to realize why all field to add to our roster. Joyce and hus­ 1/2 Walt, Jane Patterson and 49 1/2 Pat, Alaskans who fly must be bush pilots, carry band Bud fly a Lake Amphibian which she Nancy Rueling, Dee Ricord and 49 1/2 Ric, emergency gear, and expect abrupt wea­ has been spending time in to get her sea­ Gini Streeter, Darla Townley and 49 1/2 ther changes. You'll also see why we think plane rating. Bruce and Barbara Whitaker and Newell. Alaska is the most beautiful place on earth Mary Kochansk received her commercial Vivian Yardley has been spotting sheep and offers more varied horizons for a pilot rating and Barbara Lathrop her seaplane from the “Yellowbird" along the Wasatch to explore. See you in June? rating. Front. EASTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER Barbara Lathrop and husband have also The January meeting was a business Fern Lake, Reporter added a Mooney to their family. meeting held at Barbara Whitaker's in Our November and December meetings February 8, 1973 will be a fly-out to Bel­ Ogden. Those who attended were Joan were held in the homes of two very gra­ lingham, Washington and February 9, 1973 Barton, Lila Fielden, Wilma Nichols (acting cious ladies. Mary Weitz had us in her will be a work party for the GAMA Seminar as Chairman for Barbara Barlow who was home at Pullman, Washington, for a pot- which looks like an interesting day for all. on a trip with the Lear), Alberta Nicholson, luck in November. Kay Petersen served us MONTANA CHAPTER Jane Patterson and 66 daughter Valarie, a tasty luncheon at her new home in Spo­ Juli Peden, Reporter Nancy Rueling and Gini Streeter. Our guest kane for our December meeting. Cold weather interfered with both our was Julie Jacobsen from Roy, Utah. Julie is Katie Banister and family flew to Palm December and January meetings. Due to a new private pilot. Springs, Calif., for a couple of weeks in sub zero temperatures on both meeting Eleanor Irvine and 49 1/2 Gregg have had December. Mila Gormley, husband Leroy dates, December's meeting was canceled the engine majored on the Cherokee 180. and two children drove to Spokane for at Bozeman and only a few members Roll on Spring!!! business and then on to Pullman for the braved the cold for the January meeting in Nov. meeting. They had just returned from Great Falls. Apparently we just picked the a flying trip to Sun Mountain Lodge, Win- wrong days for our meetings, because both Northwest Section throp and Sun River, Oregon. Fern Lake months produced many beautiful days ALASKA - IDAHO - MONTANA flew Kay Prosser, a reporter from the Coeur allowing many golfers to get out on the NORTH DAKOTA - OREGON d’Alene press, on a tour around the area. range. SOUTH DAKOTA Our newest member, Louise Prugh, a Loren Foote, chief of RAPCON in Great WASHINGTON - WYOMING teacher at Eastern Wash. State College, is Falls, gave an interesting talk on approach very active with her flying. She attended system covering the beginning inadequate ALASKA CHAPTER the Western Region Conference for Profes­ ones to today’s reliable systems. Karen Brooks Tiede, Reporter sors of clothing and textiles. Maxine Lange Seven members were present for the Don’t forget the Northwest Sectional to has been working on her commercial rat­ meeting. Judy McCrum tried to go, but her be held in Anchorage the last weekend in ing. She and husband, Burgess flew to Sun Mooney's battery apparently needed more June. We’ve prepared a couple of articles River Lodge, Oregon and to Sun Mount. than one night in a heated hangar. on flying to Alaska, but if Mardo lacks Lodge in the Northern Cascades. The Judy McCrum recently passed her com­ space to print them, write to me and you’ll yellow and white arrow from Pullman, re­ mercial written. She is also an AE applicant receive a copy. Start planning now . . . cently flew a round robin to Ritzville, from our chapter. we’re looking forward to seeing you here in Ellensberg, Yakima and home again, Min­ The Helena and Billings 99’s both spon­ the Land of the Midnight Sun. The Holiday nie Boyd at the controls. sored a safety seminar in their respective Inn has been reserved for our use — it’s Alberta Anderson spent a week in Nov. in towns in December and both were well at­ very new and has an indoor pool. Pres. Boston, rented a car and drove the New tended. Susie Sewell has written that she hopes to England Coast. Also, took a trip to Jamaica The Montana girls welcome new 99 s attend, and we’re hoping she can! in December. Lois De Fleur flew 7770F to a member Joyce Staffeck of Helena. We now have 44 members, two of whom Sociological conference at Carmel, Calif. Chairman Helen Dunlop and Elsie Childs are continuing this chapter's assistance She and Mel flew to Baja and Mexico over were guests recently on a Helena radio with a Wing Patrol of Girl Scouts. Jan Rein­ Christmas. Irene Anrode, 49 1/2 and two program and talked on the subject of bold, who enjoyed it very much last year, girls flew into the Selway, the Bitterroot women in aviation which included a brief will co-chair the local wing with new mem­ Wilderness for a campout in October. Irene history of the 99's and Montana’s 99's. ber Anita Benson. reports that it's a great way to utilize an air­ NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER Blanche Krager has been submitted as craft. Lygie and Cornie Hagan packed their Elizabeth C. Banker, Reporter our candidate for Zonta Club recognition of airplane with skies, beach wear, Christmas The winter months for the North Dakota a local woman in aviation (member Ruth gifts and flew to Mexico. They flew back to 99’s are not our most active times. We or­ O'Buck received their award last year). Colorado for some skiing before returning dinarily hold no meetings during the mon­ Blanche has been a pilot 11 years, a 99er home and Schweitzer for more skiing. ths of January and February. However, this for 10 years, twice Chairwoman of this The January meeting was held at Lor- year the chapter is co-sponsoring the FAA chapter (69-71). She flies predominantly renger Aviation, Felts Field, Spokane. safety clinics at various points in the state. skis and floats, most of it in the winter. Pre­ Topics of discussion were, The Flight In­ We co-hosted the FAA Safety clinic in Bis­ sently (and for the past five years) she is structors Clinic, at Spokane in January. marck on January 12th and 13th. One hun­ lecturing PP ground school and CFI ground April, pennies-a-pound rides planned for dred twenty one pilots were registered for school at Anchorage Community College’s Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. May, Flight Sym­ that clinic. The chapter members furnished Aviation Technology program. She has posium, in Spokane. Nine brave women home made cookies and coffee for all three taught the Pinch Hitter course three of the drove or slid on icy roads for this meeting. sessions of the clinic. Our members expect many times this chapter has sponsored it. They were, Katie Banister, Leona Heber- to do the same for the Minot meeting of the Her ratings include Commercial ASES, ling, Irene Anrode, Alberta Anderson, Kay Safety Clinic in February and again for the ASEL, CFI and Ground Instructor. Petersen, Millie Shinn, Lygie Hagan, Jamestown meeting in March. We held a special meeting Jan. 22 at Rowene Easter and Fern Lake. Our chapter meeting in March to be held in Minot, will consist of a six-hour winter survival course conducted by an instructor from the Minot Air Force Base. We are Here Come# tfje ifubge making an active effort to publicize the course and to invite all interested area By Backy Thatcher pilots to attend and share this life saving in­ Fellow Ninety-Nines—my title tells it all—for “The Judge” happens formation with us. We are hopeful that ei­ which I should have consulted before writing the article you saw in the December issue an­ ther in May or June we can arrange a joint nouncing a “first” achievement by a woman in the field of airline pilots. meeting with our sister chapter in Montana. / do not wish to detract in any way from the terrific accomplishment of 22-year old aviatrix, PUGET SOUND CHAPTER Barbara Barrett. She deserves all of the attention and honor she received. Betty Curran, Reporter However, historical facts remain facts, and there is nothing to do but face 'em. The facts Our January 6th meeting for luncheon at the Jet Deck was attended by a small nu­ are these: cleus of Mildred Pearson, Marchine Dexter In 1930 a New York to New England Airways Company was launched and 99s Charter and Betty. We received notice from Head­ member Ruth Nichols initiated this service as pilot. quarters that Marian Lewis is now a fully In 1934 Helen Rickey from Pennsylvania, was co-pilot for the Central Airlines, a regular qualified member of our Chapter. This scheduled passenger airline. She stayed with it for a year, but the pilots association helps our cause. Our Puget Sound Chapter wouldn't accept her, and things became so unpleasant that she gave it up in disgust after a is sponsoring an FAA Safety Seminar to be year. held all day Saturday, February 17 at the Since those early days several women have actually flown for both scheduled and non­ Snohomish Airport. We all had a good scheduled airlines. Among those whose names have been brought to mv attention since my laugh over the fact that Marchine lost her inaccurate article in the December issue are: Jan Dietrich, qualified for four engines and Piper Cub hanger and the whole torn down jets; Irene Leverton, ditto; Jo Claire Welch, hired by a regularly scheduled airline, Air East in Cub has taken over her house, i.e., the liv­ Houston, Texas; and, I am told by a reliable source, that Continental Airlines took on a ing, sewing and rec rooms. woman as pilot about four months ago, but are guarding her name to keep off any reper­ Marie Hight from the Boston, Mass. chap­ cussions until she has established herself. There may be others. Among them the singular ter has been our guest. We have enjoyed honor of being the first woman to fly as pilot on the regularly scheduled commuter airline meeting her and having the opportunity of serving Sonoma County and San Francisco International Airports on a Britten Norman Islan­ getting acquainted. Marie's husband Ster­ der Aircraft known as STOL-AIR (Meaning an aircraft particularly suited to Short Take-offs ling has been busy negotiating with Boe­ and Landings), goes to Pauline Goslovich, Santa Rosa Chapter. ing's here in Everett. Being "first" deserves praise, of course, but just “getting there” with that great rating We would like to have more of our out of State 99 members look us up. Our next marks a remarkable achievement! meeting will be February 3rd at the Jet Editors note: Becky is graciouly taking her lumps over the mistake in the December issue Deck, Paine Field. re Barbara Barrett being accepted as a pilot on a regularly scheduled airline. But she is not SOUTHERN OREGON CHAPTER the only one who must take the lumps in this misconception. Your dear Ed. is another. It got Shirley Haussler, Reporter by the proofing in a sort of last minute rush situation. Then, FAAer Edwin Sheaffer, men­ Our November meeting was held on the tioned in the article as having "sanctioned the fact that Barbara is the first woman in this 2nd in Grants Pass at the home of Maxine country with a commercial carrier," had swept away any doubts that it was not fact. For not Pike. We enjoyed our meeting and having a reading his history more carefully, he is due a big lump. Somewhere down the line, also, pot luck luncheon. Our chairman, Rose Elli­ someone assured the publisher that Barbara was a member of the Ninety-Nines, which she son brought a film on density altitude is not at this time. Thus the misconceptions were compounded. The whole thing does not which was enjoyed by all. take away the success of a woman in the field as airline pilot. It might even make us realize Aline Sharp and Ginny Walsh entered the how many truly unusual women we do have, though not all are Ninety-Nines, who have Pacific Air Race but were unable to finish shown the skill and determination to prove that flying—all kinds of flying—is no longer due to bad weather. More luck next time. limited to men. The barriers are slowly falling, and these women we may salute as the December found us doing very little fly­ pioneers—indicating once more that the aircraft doesn't know the sex of the pilot! ing due to the holiday rush and the cold, snowy weather. We again met in Grants Pass at the home of Aline Sharp for a that same rating. Christmas party, luncheon and gift ex­ Radina Tucker was appointed as air G Ssw s GBcfefe change. The main topic of business was marking chairman and with some luck we the new Women's International Air & Space hope to get an air field air marked this year. Museum and a letter sent to all chapters by Weather permitting, we will be able to fly NOTICE Della Koss asking for our feelings regard­ to our February meeting, place to meet to The University of Illinois had indicated ing a new museum. Our members were in be chosen later. that the Academic Office of Maintenance agreement that a mandatory pledge of Training is researching the possibility of $100.00 per member should not be made WYOMING CHAPTER and to keep the location of the museum Mabel Blakely, Reporter employing women as instructors. If you feel where it is. Not too much to report for the last two you may be qualified write for more in­ January's weather still found our mem­ months' activities, except for cancellations. formation to the International 99s Head­ bers grounded as old man weather just Our proposed December Christmas meet­ quarters. doesn't want to cooperate. Our meeting ing with our 49 1/2ers was cancelled when was held on the 11th in Roseburg and was our hostess was hospitalized the day be­ STAMP HOBBY hostessed by Rose Ellison. Marion Johnson fore. Our January meeting in Caspar was Dr. Sue Roscoe, Chicago Area Chapter, of Roseburg was a guest and we hope to cancelled the first time because of weather. will bid on any historical material, especial­ convince her to join our chapter and be­ A lucky break for me when Cheryl Selby ly early stamps depicting women in avia­ come a Ninety-Nine. called the night before our "Rain Date" to tion, or flying. Write her at 324 S. Buell, Ginny Walsh is working on her instru­ say that she would be out of town on busi­ Aurora, III. 60506, if you are interested. ment rating and Ali Sharp is attending in­ ness, and the guest speaker was ill. The strument ground school and looking for meeting was cancelled with no need to NOT AM mention the 6” of new snow in front of my hangar — I probably wouldn't have been Rings from the Cape Girardeau Chapter off the ground before noon. have been increased $7.50 each. Please Nikki Weaver is in Texas for a month or add this figure to the prices listed in the STENOTYPIST NEEDED — For the 1973 In­ so, to be with her daughter who has had Roster on page 305 when ordering. ternational Convention. If you qualify, such a long siege in the hospital, and is please make your bid by May 15th to: Mary now in a special school, still recovering NOT AM N. Able, Secretary, The Ninety-Nines, Inc., from that auto accident of 1969. Winter has New Brochures are now available from P.O. 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Organized and conducted under the direction of the Florida Women Pilots Assoc., Inc. in accordance with the Sporting Code of the Federal Aeronautique Internationale and with the Sporting Regulations of the National Aeronautic Association.

CASH PRIZES $ 7 , 0 0 0 TO 1st SIX PLACES

For information including RULES and APPLICATION FOR ENTRY Write: All Women’s International Air Race 601 N. W. 67 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33313 Entries Open Feb. 1,1973 Entries Close Apr. 1,1973 Enclose $1.00 for mailing

Sanctioned by National Aeronautic Association Endorsed by the Ninety-Nines, Inc.

Virginia Britt, General Chairman Helen H. Smith, President All Women’s International Air Race Florida Women Pilots Assoc., Inc. Left to right: Carolyn Salisbury, Bill Thomas, Charlie Hillard, Jr. (World Champion Male Pilot), GeneSoucy, Art Scholl, Tom Poberezny, Mary Gaffaney (World Champion Female Pilot). The US. Aerobatic team flew with Fknnzoil. Now they're the world champions.

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