NINETY-NINm THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS MAGAZINE M W JULY - AUGUST, 1993

• Dynamic 99s, the British Women Pilots

• Judging the AE Scholarship Candidates.

• World Precision Flying Competition f f ) Back in 1983 The Ninety-Nines inherited the United States Precision Flight Team from AOPA who had a managed it since 1980. It was thought this would be a good thing to do and would help us project a good HH image. Since that time the overall concept and involvement of women on an international basis has HH increased greatly. Under the leadership of the 99s, the first chairman was Lois Feigenbaum with Janet Green and Hazel Jones as staff. A little later Pat Roberts, Jody McCarrell and Verna West joined them. In S 1983 the U.S. team, with Lois as team manager along with Hazel, Janet, Verna, Jody McCarrell, and 99 Carolyn Pilaar as a team member, went to Norway to compete in an International Competition. The bug must have bit pretty hard, as we came back so sold on the whole idea that we placed and received the bid to host f < the 1985 World Championship in the United States. The fun had just begun, as we sure didn’t know what we were doing. But, being 99s, we went to work. O Florida was selected for its convenience as well as the fact that there is plenty to do in Kissimmee, the home of Disney World. By this time all the men who run the program in Europe were getting the idea that we were going to do this by ourselves. The ideas started to arrive: maybe we had better hire a computer programmer from Norway and maybe we had better get some help out of Switzerland. There was just no way a group of women called The Ninety-Nines would be able to run this thing. During the U.S. National prior to the International Competition, Mr. Peter Nissen of Norway, whom we had selected as our chief of jury, came to observe. We impressed him and he said he had never seen so many women involved in such an event and doing such a great job. 99s came out of everywhere. I believe each Section was represented and all came to work, learn and to have fun. They went to Judges’ school, they painted numbers, made timing gates. They worked. To this day, when everyone who attended sees me they say, “When are we going to do that again?” These ladies so impressed the Europeans that one was heard to say, “If The Ninety-Nines had been at the Alamo, things might have come out differently.” A USPFT Council was formed to help promote precision flying in the United States and, of course, it was O made up of 99s. In addition to those already named, Doris Abbate was head of national events promotion and Louise White and Virginia Showers were on staff. The U.S. Team has competed since then in the countries of Denmark, Argentina, and Poland. Each time HH they have been led by 99s. For the first time, women were appointed as International Judges with the first four being 99s: Hazel Jones, Pat Roberts, Carole Sue Wheeler and Jody McCarrell. There are now several countries with women International Judges and Team Managers as well as workers and we take pride in H "H that 99s led the way. Other International Judges in addition to the original four are Jerry Anne Jurenka and Jan Maxwell. What is all this leading to? After many requests from people who want to help again and from other y - ^ countries who want to come back to the U.S. again, I approached the International Board of Directors in the fall of 1991 and asked for approval to place a bid for the 1996 Precision Flying World Championships. The vote was unanimously in favor. O In November 1992, Pat Roberts and I made a trip to France to place the bid. We spent three days and HH nights trying to sell this idea to the countries gathered at the annual winter Committee International Aviation m General (CIAG) meeting. When the vote came to the floor, sell it we did. They asked if 1996 was going to be as good as Florida had been and I said “Like everyone who would like to be 20 again, this is our chance to do just that and if they thought they had fun last time, just wait until the second go around.” U Now, two things will be presented at Convention. First, we'll ask the members to ratify hosting the World event. Then, we are going to put on a World Class Event that will require raising some funds. Last time we W asked several individual Ninety-Nines to donate funds and a few of you pledged enough money to get the 0 2 project going. The International Board also gave us some funds since this is an International Event. This time I want it to be a little different. I would like to present a motion on the floor at the International Convention H H at Portland, Oregon so that each and every one of you can say, “I helped put on the World Precision Flying Championship.” I want to put forth a motion to ask that each and every Ninety-Nine contribute for the year Q of 1994 and 1995 an additional $1 to their dues. ^ This is your project, and it is one of the very few chances we have to get involved with a real World Event. A $1 addition to your dues for those two years is only the price of a can of Coke at many hotels. This is everyone’s event and I want everyone to have a chance to get involved. I want to invite our Ninety- H H Nines from all countries to get involved. Not only are you getting the chance to become part of this, if you need help organizing a team to participate, my staff and I will be ready and willing to help you any way we O can. My address is below. ^ ► COME AND HELP WORK THE 1996 WORLD PRECISION FLYING COMPETITION. BELIEVE ME, THE REWARD WILL BE YOURS. Jody McCarrell, Rt. 1 Box 487B, DeQueen, AR 71832 USA, Home: 501 642-2508, Work: 903 845-3272, Fax: 501 642-2508

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tPireps... World Precision Flying Championships...... 2 Pireps...... 3 CORRECTION: Your editor regrets President’s Message...... 4 that a photo published in the May-June Dynamic 99s—British Women Pilots...... 5 issue, Ninety-Nine News, was improp­ Calendar...... 7 erly attributed. The photo of Albert Birthplace Museum Update...... 8 Bresnik on page 16 was taken by Eric Judging the Candidates, AE Scholarship...... 8 Risberg, Staff Photographer, Associated Baptism into Naval Aviation...... 10 Press, San Francisco, CA. Mea Culpa! EAA’s Young Eagles Program...... 12 From Linda S. Wood, Eastern Pennsyl­ Getting To Know U s...... 13 vania: Your Aviation Career...... 15 As a relatively new member of the Section News...... 17 Eastern Pennsylvania 99s I have been Aviation/Aerospace Education Month, Massachusetts...... 25 saddened by the negative publicity that ATA and WASP Collections...... 26 has been published regarding the in­ How to Become a Fortune-Teller...... 27 fighting in our organization. From my New Horizons...... 29 own observations of the situation, it ap­ Classified Ads...... 31 pears that everyone is trying to put that nasty mess behind them. I have been so On the cover: Sir Peter Masefield, Nancy Bird-Walton, Ann Welch impressed with the good within the or­ OBE, Muriel Tucker, Lome Welch, Aileen Egan and Connie ganization. The dedication to the growth Fricker. See the story of the British Women Pilots on Page 5. of women in aviation is sincere and Photo of Big Ben by Ann Cooper enthusiastic. The women I have had the pleasure of meeting have dedicated much Ninety-Nine News such a joy to read. of their personal time and resources to There isn’t a chapter or section meeting make the 99s the best it can be. that passes without ample mention of the When I first began to hear the details magazine’s excellent layout, appearance of the situation I considered not renew­ and content. ing my membership. Fortunately I soon 1 thoroughly enjoyed your piece on realized that this knee-jerk decision was Emily Howell Warner and posted a copy akin to “throwing the baby out with the of the “persistence and determination” bath water” and that the organization is poem on my bulletin board. working toward the resolution of the (Ed. Note: Our illustrious and knowledge­ You read about it inner strife and will continue to do good able Charter Member Fay Gillis Wells was in the May-June for women who love aviation. kind enough to send word that “Persistence I hope that you will print this letter in and Determination” was attributed to U.S. issue! Watch for the Ninety-Nine News so that other new President Calvin Coolidge. Fay found it in more exciting members will not give up hope and quit Bartlett’s Vol 2, Lesser Quotations. Thanks what is potentially a wonderful support for your input, Michelle and Fay!) information about group for female pilots. the Twenty-First Letters to the Editor are welcome. The deadline for Century Fund From Michelle Marceau, Pensacola, FL: publication in the NINETY-NINE News is the first o f every month at which time the subsequent month's issue in our next issue, Editing is often a thankless job, but is being prepared. Letters should pertain to informa­ please know that we do appreciate all the tion pertinent to the Ninety-Nine News. They may be Ninety-Nine News. edited fo r space. time and effort you put in to making the Ann Cooper President’s Message by Lu Hollander Busy as usual - Good News, Too! It’s been a busy time since the last issue of the NEWS reached you. For me, the spring months have been filled with travel to various section meetings as well as to other related events. And wherever I've been, 99s have been wonderful, upbeat and having a great time - working on special projects and deciding just what to do next - taking the time to accomplish the many activities we all find interesting. Let me tell you - our sections know how to create effective, educational and fun meetings for themselves! Try one sometime, you'll like it. And remember, you don't have to just visit your own section meeting - finding out who your neighbors are and what they do is a terrific way to spend a spring or fall weekend. I do have some good news to share with you. The following settlement has been reached with R.J. Reynolds: “The Ninety-Nines and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company have amicably settled the matter of CAMEL NINETY99NINES. R.J. Reynolds has withdrawn its application to register NINETY99NINES and continues to sell cigarettes under the CAMEL NINETY99NINE brand.” When you share this information, please use the exact wording as stated above; use of this precise statement in your reporting is part of our settlement agreement with RJR. Please join me in thanking attorney and 49 1/2 David Weiss who handled the negotiations with RJR. Congratulations are in order for Executive Director Loretta Gragg, who completed 25 years of employment with The 99s March 15, 1993. A special celebration was held for her during the spring Board meeting; additional photo coverage can be found on page 28 of this issue. Speaking of this issue, it’s jam-packed with great material - and coming right behind it is the September-October issue, delayed just a bit in order to include complete Convention coverage. The 99s have been recognized by the Office of Aviation System Standards, U. S. Federal Aviation Administration, for our assistance with a series of aviation symposia presented in nine U. S. cities. We'll include this coverage in the next issue as well. I’d like to thank the Council of Governors for their efforts compiling the responses to the questions listed in my Jan/Feb article in the NEWS. A summary of the information will be available in Portland for anyone who is interested. Southwest Section Governor Stacy Hamm said it best in her recent column in the section newsletter. “Responses to President Lu Hollander’s article in the Ninety- Nine NEWS find that almost without exception our members are eager to get back on the 99s airway with a ‘fix it as we go’ philosophy... Who did what when is not an issue anymore. How we shall proceed is the subject at hand.” Keep up the good work, 99s! And happy flying! DYNAMIC 99s by Ann Cooper NINETY-NINE News Magazine of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., British Women Pilots International Women Pilots July/August 1993 Vol. 19, No. 4

BOARD of DIRECTORS The Ninety-Nines, Inc. President: Lu Hollander Vice President: Joyce Wells Secretary: Lois Erickson Treasurer: Alexis Koehler Our cover story for this issue of Director: Doris Abbate Ninety-Nine News features the Director: Jaye Howes Director: A. Lee Orr British Section of The Ninety- Director: Mary Lou Waite Nines and the British Women Pi­ Past President: Marie Christensen lots’ Association (BWPA). You no­ ticed the prestigious group of pi­ Editor: Ann Cooper Editor’s NEW mailing address: lots gathered on the steps of the From BWPA Annual Gazette: First Officer Sue Etlcombe 3410 Darbyshire Drive VC10, but let us explain a bit flies a British Aerospace Jetstream (and a Cub for fun.) Beavercreek, Ohio 45440, USA furtherabout the photograph. Brit­ 513 426-0082 By overnight express: ish Section Governor and Chairman of is a former Vice-Governor of the British 3410 Darbyshire Drive the BWPA Aileen Egan wrote, “This Section and well-known to many in the Beavercreek. Ohio 45440, USA was taken at Brooklands Museum dur­ U.S. where she has attended 99s Con­ Editorial Director: Lu Hollander ing Nancy Bird-Walton’s visit to the UK. ventions for many years. Deadline: first of each month As you know, Nancy wrote the book, “The group is standing on the steps of prior to publication. My God! It’s A Woman!” (Ed. note: a VC 10, registration A40-AB, which Nancy is the well-known Australian pio­ was given to Brooklands by His Majesty SECTION REPORTERS neer pilot. Her autobiography is a cap­ the Sultan of Oman after 12 years of Africa South: Sally Sandeman Arabian: Patsy Knox tivating read!) service with the Sultan’s Royal Flight. It Australian: Barbara Sandow “Brooklands is known as the birth­ contains luxury features such as a board British: Aileen Egan place of British motorsport and aviation room/dining area and two double bed­ Caribbean: Eugena Granger Chilean: Cecilia Irrazabal and was built in 1907 near Waybridge, rooms. Originally built at Brooklands, East Canada: Nancy O’Neil Holden Surrey. It was one of the most fashion­ the VC 10 first flew on October 17,1964 Far East: Rikako Carpenter able, glamorous and exciting places to and joined the British United Airways Finnish: Orvukki Kuortti be seen in the early days of flying. Sir fleet on its world-wide, long-haul routes.” India: Chanda Budhabhatti Israeli: Rina Levinson-Adler Peter Masefield hosted a luncheon at Mid-Atlantic: Shari Beck Brooklands for Nancy Bird-Walton and The British Women Pilots’ Associa­ New England: Bonnie Porter a number of women well known in the tion (BWPA) was formed in 1955 with New York/New Jersey: Jill Hopfenmuller world of aviation who enjoyed sharing the help of the Women’s Engineering New Zealand: Joan Campbell North Central: Myma Stephens flying memories which spanned many Society (WES). Amy Johnson, one of Northwest: Anita Taylor decades and all the continents. Special the most famous of all women pilots, South Central: Bonnie Tassa tribute was paid to the many women was president of that society for a num­ Southeast: Sara Carson who have played so many vital roles ber of years. After she was killed in a Southwest: Kathleen Browne West Canada: Barbara Meredith throughout the history of flying. flying accident over the Thames Estu­ “Sir Peter Masefield is the Chairman ary in 1941, the Society founded a The NINETY-NINE News is published by The of the Brooklands Museum Trust. Nancy scholarship in her memory. The first Ninety-Nines, Inc.. a non-profit organization en­ gaged in education, charitable and scientific ac­ Bird-Walton A.O., O.B.E., Hon M.E. scholarship was awarded in January tivities and purposes. Non-member subscriptions (Syd) requires little in the way of intro­ 1955 and, at a gathering to mark the are available. For persons in the US, the cost is $ 15 duction to Ninety-Nines. Ann Welch per year. For persons outside of the US, please send occasion, several women pilots sug­ $22. Send subscription fees and address O.B.E. is a former Air Transport Auxil­ gested that they should form their own changes to: iary pilot and married to Lome Welch, association. Loretta Gragg, Executive Director The Ninety-Nines, Inc. also shown. Muriel Tucker is a member To further the idea, the WES invited PO Box 59965 of the British Women Pilots' Associa­ all women pilots they could trace to a Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City OK 73159, USA tion and Trustee of the Amy Johnson special meeting. On March 11, 1955, (405) 685-7969 Memorial Scholarship. Connie Fricker please turn the page British Women Pilots, continued

zette and social events, members ofthe Pilotes Francaises, The Ninety-Nines, association also arrange instructional the Girls’ Venture Corps, the British activities on a regional or national basis Gliding Association, the British Hang and visits to places of special aviation Gliding Association and the Air Educa­ interest. A typical annual calendar in­ tion and Recreation Organisation. cludes introductory flying courses, hang Chairman Egan wrote, “From the very gliding, microlight flying, hot air bal­ dawn of aviation women have had to looning, gliding task week, continental prove themselves and overcome From BWPA Annual Gazette, Chair o f BWPA and Governor, British Section, Aileen Egan. holidays, and flying days to provide air- seemingly pointless discrimination. experience flights for potential pilots. Today our members sit in the left hand Members of BWPA have organised a seat of 747s, fly helicopter sorties to oil three-day event during which partici­ rigs, soar in aerobatic competitions, pants structured a flying programme glide gracefully over the African land­ from a choice of 25 different activities at scape and fly all types of flying machines 22 women pilots and eight members of three different airfields. Career sympo­ for sheer enjoyment. We have among the Society gathered in London and sia give guidance to par ticipants on the us young aspiring pilots not yet out of enthusiastically voted the British range of career opportunities available their teens, young-at-heart pilots well Women Pilots' Association into exist­ in aviation today. into their seventh decade and pilots of ence. The Association grew as more Advice is available to members about all ages in between. Ourcareers—many women took flying lessons and became annual scholarships, flying training and in the world of aviation—are as varied qualified pilots, with an increasing num­ aviation careers. A careers booklet and as our ages. We have many loves and ber achieving their ambition to pursue an aviation projects guide for schools as many goals but our great love is an aviation career. wishing to introduce aviation studies flying and the promotion of women in In 1968, the WES handed over the into the curriculum are produced by flying. Amy Johnson Scholarship fund to the members of BWPA. “These are difficult times—challeng­ British Women Pilots’ Association. In The members of BWPA, full, family or ing times. It is not always easy to find 1978, the BWPA set up a separate associate, are involved in all areas of the resources and the courage to re­ charitable trust, the Amy Johnson Me­ aviation. Experience ranges from pilots main focused on your goal—whether morial Fund Trust which is the body with many thousands of hours in their that goal is to gain a private pilots li­ now responsible for awarding scholar­ logbooks (some dating back to war­ cence or a start on the road to a career ships. These provide financial assis­ time ferrying experience) to student pi­ on the flight deck. With enthusiasm and tance toward the Basic Commercial lots just starting flight training. To most, support our members encourage each Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) — flying is a hobby; but, for an increasing otherto ever greater achievement. ...As (BCPL(A)). number it is a full-time profession— times change so do we. The dynamism BWPA exists to promote an interest airline captains and stewardesses, ferry of an enthusiastic membership will in­ amongst women in all aspects of avia­ pilots, flight test observers, air traffic fluence the future as we accelerate tion, either as a hobby or profession. controllers, engineers and aviation ad­ through this decade and take-off into Members, currently numbering over ministrators, and many instructors. the next century.” □ 300, range from those who have not yet BWPA is an associate member of the started flying to pilots with professional Royal Aero Club, the Aircraft Owners For more information about the Brit­ qualifications. Membership is open to and Pilots Association, and the Federa­ ish Women Pilots’ Association, please anyone with an interest in aviation. tion des Pilotes Europeennes. Maga­ contact: Aileen Egan, ‘Tarka,’ 21 There is no lower or upper age limit and zines, information and contacts are Ottershaw Park, Ottershaw, Chertsey, teenagers to octogenarians belong. maintained with many other organiza­ Surrey KT16 OQG, England. Keeping in touch through fly-ins, fly­ tions: Air League, Australian Women ing events, newsletters, an annual ga­ Pilots’ Association, the Association of CALENDAR ------* ------1993 July 1-4 Northwest Section Fairbanks, AK Judith Foster .TCrSi 10-18 Soaring Seminar Colorado Arleen Coleson 29-8/4 EAA Fly-in/Convention Oshkosh, WI Cathie Mayr Calendar August 4-7 Palms to Pines Race Santa Monica, CA Claire Walters 7 Abbotsford Air Show Abbotsford, Canada 4-8 Canadian Women/Aviation Abbotsford, Canada Sue Ehrlander 11-14 International Convention Portland, OR Betty Prakken 28 Okie Derby Oklahoma City, OK Phyllis Miller September The Confederate Air Force w ill 24-26 Southwest Section Las Vegas, NV Stacy Hamm host AIRSHO '93 at Midland October International Airport, Texas, 1-10 Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque, NM celebrating their 30th annual 1-3 West Canada Section Winnipeg, CAN Nancy Rand 8-10 North Central Section St. Louis, MO Gini Sutherland homecoming air show. For ticket 9-10 CAF AIRSHO ’93 Midland, TX Mary Alice Tidwell information, call 915 563-1000. The November dates are October 9-10,1993. 11-13 CAF Symposium WWII Midland, TX Mary Alice Tidwell 19-21 Wash. DC 60 Anniv Washington, DC Bev Sharp

The American Airpower Heritage Museum and Midland College will 1994 host an international symposium, March 10-12 Int’l Women/Aviation Conf Orlando, FL Dr. Peggy Baty "A Sleeping Giant Awakens." World Aviation Conf Bombay, India Chanda Budhabhatti Famed panelists including WASP 15-17 South Central Section Fort Worth, TX Eva Isabell representatives will participate. 20-21 Southwest Section Tempe, AZ Stacy Hamm For information, call 915 563-1000. July Dates are November 11-13,1993. 5-10 International Convention Norfolk, Virginia, USA October 1-3 West Canada Section Winnipeg, CAN Nancy Rand Directors of the American 6-9 Northwest Section Sun Valley, ID Carolyn Carpp Airpower Heritage Museum will 8-10 Southeast Section Destin, FL Connie Wilds recognize former President George 8-10 North Central Section St. Louis. MO Gini Sutherland Bush for his service as a naval 28-30 Southeast/South Central New Orleans, LA Judy Reinhart aviator during WWII. The exhibit Southwest Rohnert Park, CA Stacy Hamm will be dedicated December 7,1993. 1995 March Come and enjoy the excitement of Australia/NewZealandWIA Rally Adelaide, Australia Barbara Collins the 1993 Beaver County Airshow, July Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, August International Convention, 99s Halifax, Canada Sue Ehrlander 14-15,1993. Shows begin at 1PM. World Aerospace Education Con Seoul, Korea Diane Cozzi

Grant County Airport's Annual Fly-In Breakfast, 7 AM until noon, Dates are perpetual until expired or cancelled. Members are encouraged to use, clip and save this list of aviation activities. There are no registration fees for meetings. If you would like your event will be held in Platteville, listed in this calendar, please send written additions, corrections, cancellations and the name of the Wisconsin on Sept. 12. For more information contact to 2 Exeter Place, Glen Head, NY 11545 USA. FAX 516 676-7971 or PHONE information, call 608 348-3580. 516 676-7852. International Date Coordinator Doris Abbate. BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM UPDATE by Pamela Mahonchak - Chairman, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

What a difference a year makes — especially at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum? The year 1992 was a banner year for the Museum, with increases in everything — attendance, contributions, funding, and especially interest! And 1993 is making its own impact as well. As our Museum, the Amelia Earhart Birthplace has come into the minds and hearts of even more 99s members and friends, and so many of you have JOAN W. BAUERLEIN offered support of all types. Much remains to be done, however — but we have the capability to do it. Do we also have the courage? As with any non-profit charitable organization, a primary concern of JUDGING The 99s and the Museum is fund-raising. Members of the Museum's Board of Administrators take this responsibility very seriously, pursuing it vigorously! In 1992 a grant from the Sterling Savings & Loan Associa­ One Canadian and three U.S. aviation authori­ tion of Detroit was obtained, and applications forthe prestigious National ties served as final judges forthe Amelia Earhart Endowment for the Arts/Institute of Museum Services General Operat­ Memorial Scholarship Program this year. Their ing Support and Conservation Project Support grants were submitted. decisions were made after the applications had been judged at the chapter, section and interna­ Local Board members obtained donations of products, services and tional level. The winners will be announced publicity for the Museum. Corporate and foundation grants and addi­ August 13 at the Amelia Earhart luncheon of tional government funding opportunities are also being sought. The Ninety-Nines International Convention The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum continues to be the leading August 11-15, 1993 in Portland, Oregon. public attraction in Atchison. Attendance has increased each year, and 1992 was no exception. Publicity about the ongoing searches for Amelia JOAN W. BAUERLEIN. Director of Interna­ brought many inquiring visitors to our doorstep. Every visitor to the tional Aviation, Federal Aviation Administra­ Museum learns not only of the life tion, who was recognized in 1991 by the National of our first President, but of the Aeronautics Association as “Outstanding legacy she created for all 99s! Woman in Aviation.” In 1992 she received the President’s Meritorious Award. As our Museum, each 99 has Bauerlein started her 18 years of federal gov­ a responsibility to help in the res­ ernment service in 1975 as senior budget analyst toration process to the extent her of the Office of Budget and Programs in the time and talents allow. Each of Office of the Secretary, Department of Trans­ portation. Included in her service were ap­ you has a gift to give — perhaps pointments as economic analyst and adminis­ you know of a grant program within trator and legislative specialist. From 1981 to the corporation for which you work, 1983 she served as a Congressional Fellow in or have connections with founda­ the office of Congressman Norman Mineta. Before her present position she served a year as tions Or Charities which would ap- In recognition of her contributions to the Amelia Special Assistant to the Administrator, FAA. preciate the opportunity to sup- EarheartBirthplace Museum, Alexis Koehler presents r . . . 1 . r Marie Christensen with a beautifully framed drawing With a BA in political science and French port the Museum. Do you have a 0f the home, from Purdue University, a certificate from the background in historic restoration, Graduate Institute of International Studies at research or interpretation which would help us as we begin this long­ Geneva, Switzerland, Bauerlein also earned an term process? Or can you offer assistance of a type which we haven’t MA in international politics from the University of Virginia. She studied at the East Asian Insti­ even thought of yet? tute of Hamlin College and studied urban and YOU are the key to the successful re-birth of this beautiful home, regional planning for three years at Howard and and now is the time to become involved. There are many 99s working on George Washington Universities. this project, but we know we could benefit from the resources so many Married to Robert Bauerlein, Deputy Under of you possess. It’s the chance of a lifetime to honor a lifetime of Secretary of the U.S. Air Force for International Affairs, Bauerlein and her husband have two achievement by Amelia. Won’t you help? MAJOR D. M. DEE BRASSEUR DR. SCOTT E. MILLER BRYAN T. MOSS the candidates for A.E. Scholarships by Jean Pearson children; Louisa, a first year student at the Uni­ assumed position of cell supervisor responsible the California Board of Education and Advisor versity of Virginia, and Franz, a high school for monitoring all jet trainer and fighter aircraft to the Attorney General’s Office, State of Cali­ sophomore. activities. fornia. Among his numerous commendations and MAJOR D. M. DEE BRASSEUR. a jet fighter DR. SCOTT E. MILLER is a National Aero­ resolutions are ones from the Governor of Cali­ pilot with 2,500 hours of flying experience, nautics Association board member and Western fornia, four from the City of Los Angeles and joined the Canadian Forces in 1972 as an admin­ Vice President of the same organization. Retiring from the Congress of the United States House of istrative clerk at a dental unit detachment in from A 1 Research after 42 years service, Miller Representatives. Winnipeg. One year later she was accepted for started his own company, Scotty Miller Asso­ Miller is married and has five children and commissioning under the officer candidate ciation. He is now President of Scotty Miller, seven grandchildren. training program and graduated as an air weap­ Inc., which offers aviation/aerospace consultant ons controller in July, 1974. She served tours services. He is President of the Aero Club of BRYAN T. MOSS is President of the Business with 22nd NORAD Region Headquarters at Southern California, the Director of the Los Aircraft Division of Bombardier Inc., manu­ North Bay. Ontario, and 23rd NORAD Region Angeles Boy Scouts “Explore Southwest Divi­ facturers of diversified transport equipment. Headquarters at Duluth, Minnesota. sion,” Chairman of the Westchester Rotary Club Bom in Greenville, PA, in 1940, he is a In 1979 Major Brasseur was accepted for Boy Scout Committee, and advisor to the Rotary graduate of Georgia Tech where he received a pilot training. After receiving her wings in District 5280 “48 Club Presidents.” BS in Industrial Management in 1962. Moss February of 1981, she attended flying instructor Miller, who is in “Who's Who of U.S. Ex­ began his career in aviation at Lockheed-Geor- school and in June commenced a tour of duty as ecutives,” received an honorary degree of Doctor gia Company in 1966. Two years later he joined a flying instructor at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. of Philanthropy from Pepperdine University. Lockheed JetStar Sales, becoming Sales Man­ During that period she attended Air Command He has also received The Professional Pilots ager in 1975. In 1978 he was selling aircraft for Flight Safety Officer and Canadian Forces Staff magazine’s award “Star Performer” for out­ Lockheed in Asia and Australia. School courses and served as flight safety offi­ standing contributions to aviation; the Aerospace Moss came to Canadair’s Challenger organi­ cer, senior course director and deputy flight Industry’s Boy Scout of America “Good Scout” zation in 1979 as Sales Manager-Southeastern commander. award, the National Business Aircraft United States. He became Vice President-Sales Following attendance at the Canadian Forces Association’s “Jack Dos wen Award,” and in 1984 and Executive Vice President-Sales in Language School she became a member of the N.B.A.A. Dedication Service Award as General 1987. Later that year he was named President of National Defence Headquarters Charter Task Chairman of National Conventions in 1960, Canadair Challenger, Inc. He was appointed to Force on Human Rights. Upon completion of 1965, 1974, 1981, and 1986. his present position in 1989. the Task Force’s report, she assumed T-33 Right In his past community service, Miller, who is Moss and his wife, the former Carole King of Commander duties at Base Right, Cold Lake, honorary mayor of Westchester, has been Charter McMinnville, Tennessee, have a son and a Alberta. President of the Aerospace Museum of South­ daughter. Major Brasseur commenced fighter pilot ern California, Charter President of the training in June, 1988, and following the Westchester-Loyola Library Association, Gov­ Our thanks to these prestigious experts for completion of the CFI 8 operational training in ernor of Rotary District 5280, President of giving of their time in the selection of recipients June, 1989, she served as Plans Officer with the Westchester Rotary Club, President of of the 1993 Amelia Earhart Scholarships. We 416 Squadron until posting to the Directorate of Westchester/Los Angeles Chamber of Com­ look forward to picturing the winners in an Flight Safety in August, 1990. More advanced merce, President of Westchester Coordinating upcoming issue of the Ninety-Nine News. military courses followed. In August, 1991, she Council, Director of the N.B.A.A., Advisor to BAPTISM INTO NAVAL AVIATION by Michelle Marceau

“Jump, lieutenant, jum p\" pleaded the vaguely know as “The Military” last No­ suspended oil barrel-like monolith that tall young man with nautical tatoos adorn­ vember, lured by the prospect of combining thinks it’s a helicopter cockpit. Six of us ing his impatiently crossed arms. I looked my background in science with my passion strap into assigned seats, then the barrel forlornly up at the water survival instructor for airplanes as a naval aerospace physiolo­ free falls 12 feet to the water surface and through a tangle of wet hair and chlorine- gist. The job description sounded terrific— rolls inverted, just as a rotor heavy helicop­ stung eyes then down at the pool surface teach aircrew about hypoxia and G-loc and ter would do upon real ocean ditching. fifteen miles below. “It’s only fifteen FEET! crash survival, run the altitude chamber and Then we sit there—upside down, inverted P-l-e-a-s-e jump so that we all can go to ejection seat trainer, fly for free in all types underwater with no-peeky goggles on, wait­ lunch!” of military aircraft. Think of all the private ing for all motion to cease before unbuck­ Shuffling reluctantly to the precipice in and instrument students you’ll have at the ling our seatbelts AND egressing out the my soggy aviation-green flightsuit and steel­ naval aero club! I signed with a flourish on main cabin door. Sound easy? Perhaps, but toed boots, I took a huge gulp of air, squeezed the dotted line, said farewell to my stunned remember that once upside down, what was my eyes shut and stepped off the plank for academic colleagues and drove to officer left becomes right, and as soon as you my third and final try at passing the aban­ boot camp in Newport, Rhode Island. After release the seat belt and go kersprong to the don ship drill. A chorus of “Come on, several weeks of uniforming, saluting, and floor (now roof) if you haven't grabbed a Michelle, you can do it!” echoed from the classes in military law, marching, protocol predetermined reference handhold. Plus bleachers at the opposite end of the pool and naval customs, newly-metamorphosed there are five otherblindmen whose flailing where my thirty flight surgeon classmates Lieutenant (the equivalent of an Army or limbs and steel-toed boots are simulta­ sat watching the spectac....Kersplaaaaaaash! Air Force captain) M. Marceau, USNR. neously sprinting for the same exit. Every­ Flight boots rebounded off the bottom and Student Flight Surgeon Class 93002, re­ one gets a minimum of four dunkings, I sprinted forward, now just fifty feet un­ ported to Pensacola, FL, to begin the rites of rotating to a new position in the “cockpit” derwater to the pool centerline. Eyes still passage into naval aviation. each time. I cheated on the first two runs squeezed shut, I swam for eons until hunger I soon learned that anyone even remotely and zipped out the nearest window, but two for air finally brought me gasping to the connected with aviation, from the junior divers were down there watching the whole surface. Where were the cheers? Surely this recruit who mans the coffeepot in the back show so I had to repeat those two runs using time.. “Wrong-way Corrigan, the centerline of a P-3 to the most exalted of flying adm i­ the proper exit door. Picky, picky. Helo is the other way. Be here at 1600 for reme­ rals and the wimpiest of bespectacled physi­ pilots who have actually had to ditch at sea dial swim class!” ologists, must pass a triumvirate of hurdles swear the training is invaluable, but I would I dragged myself onto the deck, exhausted, before venturing anywhere near a naval gladly take their word for it in lieu of such as the water guru continued in disgust, aircraft. The first hurdle was the dreaded realistic training. Can hardly wait for re­ “What if you really had to jump off a carrier physical exam, a full day, stem to stem fresher dunking in four years. someday and swim underneath floating, microscopic evaluation that supposedly After many hours of remedial swim and burning debris to get to safety?” approximates the FAA Class II, but an a new pool record for tower jumps—four­ “I would stay aboard until the eminently airline physical is closer to the truth. If your teen, count ’em, fourteen times off the prompt, efficient AND courteous naval res­ grandmother coughed once back in ’45, be plank before the water gods were satisfied cue helicopters arrived!” I retorted, pant­ prepared for a consultation with ENT, in­ that Lt. Marceau might be able to abandon ing. To no avail. 1600. I mentally sub­ ternal medicine and perhaps the shrink. a sinking ship without divine intervention, tracted 1200 to get real time and sighed Miraculously, I emerged unscathed except I progressed to the third rite, land survival. realizing that my 4 pm flight student at the for annotations of “too much ear wax,” My flight surgeon class of thirty, along with aero club would have to be rescheduled. “needs stronger eyeglasses,” and about sixty new aircrewmembers boarded Thus began my baptism into Naval avia­ “anthropometrically incompatible” (read the bus for three days of wilderness training tion. All alone at the training pool now, I too short) to fit in several types of jets. in the middle of Eglin Air Force Base’s half peeled off layers of clammy flightgear and Rite of passage number two— water. The million acres of pine and oak forest. “Camp­ looked at the bedraggled reflection in the Navy likes water. Four weeks of water ing” equipment included a parachute plus mirrored surface. For this you gave up a survival instruction and tests included the the items found in the survival vest one tenure track position in biochemistry, a hateful abandon ship drill, the mile swim in wears during flight—knife, flares, iodine part-time job flight instructing at a nice, dry flightgear, life raft operations in Pensacola tablets, water bottle, plant identification flight school and a modicum of autonomy Bay, parachute drags from a search and booklet, matches, space blanket, compass— over your life? The image smiled wryly and rescue helicopter and two flavors of dunkers. and the instructions were to eat whatever replied yes. Adventure called, remember? We started with the Dilbert dunker of Top we could run down, snare, spear or dig up And you know you’d do it all over again. Gun fame, which simulates emergency for the next three days. I was going to Mmmmmm. True. water egress from a jet cockpit, then on to smuggle in granola bars, but the naval of­ I entered that parallel universe most of us the helo dunker. The helo dunker is a huge ficer code strictly forbids “lying, cheating, stealing, or tolerating those who do.” Plus I gleaned invaluable insight about the phasis on safety and preparation for flight they thoroughly searched us as we got off lifestyles and concerns o f the people I’ll be offers valuable lessons for us general avia­ the bus. serving as an aerospace physiologist. tion fliers. Compare the rites of passage My group leader, a neurologist, set off to Thus passed my first three rites of pas­ described above to your first civilian flight. build chipmunk snares while the rest of us sage into naval aviation. Inching evercloser No comparison, is there? How often do we set up a parachute tent, gathered firewood to the privilege of approaching a naval civilian pilots even think about carrying and dreamed of Golden Arches magically aircraft, my flight surgeon class is now in any survival or first-aid items on a long appearing down at the brook. We learned the nice, dry, sedentary classroom phase of cross-country over the boonies? How often how to build fishnets out of parachute line, training (my forte)— learning about carrier do we even consider honing up on water extract salicylates (aspirin), antiseptics and operations, tropical diseases, lasers, G-loc skills BEFORE that overwater flight? Join­ nutrition from plants, build signal fires, and decompression sickness, night vision ing the naval aviation community has re­ navigate by the compass and the night stars. goggles and crash investigation. Fascinat­ minded me what an extraordinary privilege I even developed a taste for palmetto hearts, ing stuff. it is to fly, and whether that flight is logged pine bark and holly trees, the latter a true And after school now I can usually make as passenger in an F-18 or a pilot-in-com- godsend for their caffeine-laden leaves. those 1600, ...er, 4 pm appointments at the mand of a Cessna 150, the privilege brings Overall an excellent educational experi­ aero club. Or take a long walk along the with it the responsibility to think, prepare ence, not only for the survival skills them­ beach and watch delightedly as helos, jets, and plan, then plan some more.) □ selves but for honing the concept of team­ turboprops, sometimes even the Blue An­ work and for the introduction to a wide gels swoop overhead in late afternoon prac­ cross-section of naval aviation society. My tice formations, the symphony of turbines (Ed. note: A.v an instructor in the Oregon shelter group included newly-designated blending with the roar of the surf into one Cascades, I made it a practice to tote a bottle of water on every cross country flight. Too often marine aviators (extremely bright college glorious, ear splitting encomium to avia­ students are told, “Do as I say, not as I do. ” grads who completely dispelled my false tion. I love it. Sigh. And the nightmares at Determined to set a good example, I ’d shun the notion of Marines as brawn without brain), last are fading. Those middle of the night derision that always greeted me from other new air traffic controllers, aircrew fresh out Stephen King sweat drenchers are now but flight instructors. “Whoa. Ann's carrying wa­ of high school, ten-year veterans who were faint echoes, echoes that begin and end with ter. Must be going seventy miles, eh?" Seventy finally recognizing their dream of transfer­ “Jump, Lieutenant, p-l-e-a-s-e jump...!” or 700, a downed airman must have water and ring into the aviation community. From this (Although I offer this narrative in light­ flight instructors owe it to their students to instill diverse collection of campfire compatriots hearted spirit, the Navy’s enormous em­ that practice—by doing. Thanks, Michelle.)

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Current International Director / Leadership Chairman, Southwest Section Immediate Past Membership Chairman Twice Past Chapter Chairman Writer, Designer and Producer of your Commercial, Instrument Pilot Membership Brochures Proven Management Skills 10 Questions Most Frequently Asked About the EAA’s Young Eagles Program NOTAMS by Ed Lachendro, Coordinator CANADIAN WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 1. What about the liability? There are a number of guidelines and suggestions outlined in the Young The campus of Trinity Western University, Eagles Flight Kit; however, there are a few requirements which must be met. One of these is the 25 miles east of Vancouver, British Colum­ requirement that the individual pilot carry his own liability insurance on a self-owned aircraft or a non- bia, will be the scene of the Canadian Women owners liability policy on rented or borrowed aircraft. EAA has put into place a blanket policy which in Aviation Conference, A ugust 4 - 8,1993. will increase a participating member’s preexisting passenger coverage by $1 million per occurrence Sponsored by Trinity Western University subject to a maximum of six passenger seats per aircraft, provided the member’s preexisting coverage and The Ninety-Nines, Inc., the conference is a minimum of $ 100,000 per passenger seat. For more information on this and any other insurance will feature such outstanding women pilots questions, please contact Bob Mackey in the Chapters and Insurance Office. as Captain Mimi Tompkins, Aloha Airlines 2. Do you have to belong to an EAA chapter to participate? No, but you must be an EAA member and first officer aboard the A A B-737 when to participate as a pilot. Any EAA member desiring to participate may do so. The beauty of the program a portion of the fuselage disintegrated in is its applicability to individuals as well as groups. Young Eagles Kits are available from the Young flight; Loma DeBlicquy, Canada's first fe­ Eagles Program Office, EAA Aviation Foundation, P.O. Box 2683, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2683. male civil aviation inspector and intrepid 3. Is the Young Eagles program only for a young person’s FIRST ride? No! The Young Eagles "high latitude pilot;" and Major Deanna demonstration ride is given to motivate youth and provide a flying experience to expand his or her "Dee" Brasseur, Canadian Armed Forces, horizons. The target age group is from 8 to 17. Research has suggested that youth aged 10-14 are most one of the first women in Canada who interested in an airplane ride. trained to pilot the CF-18 Hornet for active 4. Can an EAA member from another country participate in the Young Eagles program? duty. For a brochure, write: Canadian Absolutely! We want to show young people from all countries what sport aviation is all about. Women in Aviation Conference, Trinity 5. Can I fly an Eagle Flight Member and be eligible in my licensed “Experimental” aircraft? Yes. Western University Institute of Aviation, All aircraft are eligible, including “experimental,” provided they are properly certificated and flown in accordance with appropriate FARs and Young Eagles program parameters. RR #7, Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford Air­ 6. If I flew young kids earlier than the start of the Young Eagles program, can I have those kids port, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S registered? Out of fairness to all, only those Young Eagles flights after July 31st, 1992 will be 5W6, Canada. accepted. 7. Can I fly kids under the banner of the EAA A viation Foundation's Young Eagles program and deduct the expenses under the tax exempt status o f the foundation ? Yes. The IRS ruled that volunteer Bill Phelps' Airline Ground Schools spokes­ pilots helping the Eagle Flight Program (the "Program”) can deduct direct, out-of-pocket expenses if man Danny Mortensen announced an agree­ the expenses actually incurred by the volunteers are in direct connection with and solely attributed to ment with Flight Training Devices of El the Program. If the above conditions are met, volunteers will be able to deduct direct out-of-pocket Segundo, California, to enter the 1994 Na­ expenses such as (1) fuel and oil directly consumed by the aircraft in the demonstration flight, not to tional Championship Air Races in Reno exceed 200 miles; (2) fuel and oil to another airport within 50 miles to meet a young person; (3) w ith a new composite P-51 aircraft. Murdo transportation, not to exceed 30 miles one way, to get to and from the airport; (4) the rental charges Cameron, an airline captain and president for a bus or van to bring a group of young people to the airport; (5) the rental expense of an airplane of Flight Training Devices, is building two used only for the program; (6) postage for mailing the registration records to the EAA Aviation aircraft with composite materials. Kits will Foundation; (7) extra liability insurance purchased solely for flights for the program; (8) landing and be offered for builders who wish to build tiedown fees at a non-home-based airport; (9) aeronautical education materials; (10) meals for the their own full-scale, two place P-51. It will young person (BUT NOT THE VOLUNTEER); and (11) film and development of pictures for the cruise at 350 mph. For more information, young person. Indirect expenses, such as hangar fees and annuals, are not considered deductible. contact FTD at 310 769-1690. Please maintain reliable records (receipts or a contemporaneous diary) of the out-of-pocket expenses. For the purposes of computing the expense of transporting the volunteer and/or young people to and from the airport in a passenger automobile, a standard mileage rate of 12 cents per mile can be used F.A.A.'s Flight Standards Service has pub­ in lieu of operating expenses. lished a General Aviation Action Plan. It 8. It appears that this program is for pilots only. How can I contribute if I cannot actually fly? As addresses the issues facing General Avia­ with any program, there are many areas in which a person can be of assistance. Consider how you tion and suggests an agenda for the '90s. might locate young people and help with ground transportation and/or preflight and postflight Recognizing that General Aviation contrib­ activities with an EAA member/pilot. Another way in which to be involved is by joining the field utes m ore than $38 billion and 500,000 jobs representative network of individuals who have offered to serve as liaisons in their hometown areas to our nation's economy, the initiatives are for the Young Eagle office. There are opportunities in the United States and in other countries to act designed to lead us into the next century. as or to assist with field representatives. With stated goals of (1) safety, (2) cost effec­ 9. I ’ve heard about the Young Eagles Flight Rallies. What are they? A flight rally is our way of tive certification services, (3) product inno­ calling what is a day or more of group flying sessions. These rallies usually involve an EAA chapter vation and competitiveness, (4) system ac­ or a flying club which wishes to fly a number of eligible young people as a group project. There are cess and capacity, and (5) Affordability. usually additional hands-on activities which provide some meaningful interactive experiences for the YOUR INPUT IS INVITED. Write: Robert young people. NOTE: We have compiled helpful hints for group activities as well as contacts from A. Wright, General Aviation and Com­ other youth and aviation organizations who may broaden the impact of the Young Eagles program. 10. How will you keep track of all the members o f the Eagle Flight? We are designing a computer mercial Division, U.S.D.O.T., F.A.A., 800 program which will have the information provided from the registration/permission form. We have Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, to rely on member/pilots to send in the forms to be input into the “world’s largest logbook.” □ DC 20591. Please turn to Page 16 Qetting To OQiozv Us by Leda Hedglott

Sheri Coin Marshall, newest member perhaps it really was a two-handed task. Bluegrass Chapter, although she has of our International Membership Com­ Ten years later a friend of mine, an ac­ spent the past three years in Gillette, mittee, has volunteered to be our liaison complished pilot, encouraged me to recon­ Wyoming, and was sad to be leaving her for the physically challenged who w ish to sider flying. This tiny bit of encourage­ students. However, she found the time to pursue the dream of flying. Sheri has m ent sen t me on a w hirlw ind of meetings volunteer in the middle of a move to Dodge given me permission to share her letter to with flight schools and the FAA. These City, Kansas. Sheri’s new address is 2600 Executive Director Loretta Gragg: meetings, although promising, still did East Trail AA14, Dodge City, 67801 and “As per our phone conversation today I not instill the confidence I needed to pro­ her new phone number is 316 225-7026. am writing to ask if you would make a ceed with flight training. No one I talked Her commitment to 99 principles, her request for me to the Board of Directors. to was really sure I could be a pilot. They willingness to communicate with others As I mentioned, I am a member of the knew of pilots that learned to fly, then had and her consideration of the physically Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter and have an accident, such as the loss of an eye, challenged individual’s possible dream of been a 99 since 1983. I have recently that recovered and returned to flying. But flying make Sheri Coin Marshall some­ completed my autobiography which is in they never knew of any pilot that was one we should know. the publishing process (One Can Do It, missing a limb that learned to fly follow­ Rainbow Books, Inc., 1993.). Currently I ing their loss. And now a brief message from your am a CFII, FAA Accident Prevention “What I would like to do is become a Membership Chairman: Please each and Counselor and fly for the Campbell County liaison through the 99s for those individu­ every one of you exercise your voting Sheriff’s Department. Against odds I have als wanting to learn to fly that are physi­ power. Participate in “your organization” managed to have a career as a professional cally impaired. I want to be a reference, with positive communication. Know your pilot. I am a right arm amputee. I lost my an inspiration and perhaps that tiny bit of candidates. Participate in your Chapters’ arm a t age three and since th a t tim e have encouragement that a physically impaired considerations of proposed Bylaws and struggled to have a normal existence. individual needs to pursue that dream of Standing Rules. Let us affirm our com­ “When I wanted to learn to fly at age flying.” m itm ent to The N inety-N ines, com m uni­ seventeen I was discouraged from doing I spoke with Sheri and was really taken cate with one another effectively and with so due to my missing limb. I put the flying by her warmth and enthusiasm. Sheri consideration of our diversity, and have a aspirations on the back burner thinking remains a loyal member of the Kentucky unified and enjoyable convention.

Candidate For INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rosella J. (RJ) McGlasson Mid-Atlantic Section

QUALIFICATIONS GOALS • Past-Governor, Mid-Atlantic • Support and implement the wishes Section • Past-Chairman, of the membership • Ensure the Washington, DC Chapter • Past- continued growth of The Organization Chairman, International Bylaws both at home and abroad * Assist in Committee • Chairman, Mid-Atlantic developing a vision that will lead The Ninety-Nines into the year 2000 Section AE Scholarship Committee • and beyond Member, 1993 Standing Rules Committee • Mid-Atlantic Section EXPERIENCE Chairman, 1994 International • Thirty-one years of Government Convention • Licensed, Instrument service involving Business and Rated Pilot • Air Race Classic Financial Management, Personnel Participant • Member, Board of Management, and ADP Systems Development Directors, Washinton, DC Zontas

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Pat Rockwell Golden West Capt. Check B-737-300 Bernadette Hayward Golden West ME; Comm ME IFR Victoria Wilson Mt. Diablo SE Commercial Pat Nash Mt. Shasta IFR Hopi Hall Prescott Comm SEL, MEL Motoya Yamada Prescott Comm SEL, MEL, IFR Kelly Dobrovalny Prescott IFR SEL, MEL Amy Schapker Prescott Comm; IFR SEL, MEL Julie Gatewood Prescott ME Lynn Pink Prescott Comm; IFR Sel, MEL Kelly Lucas Prescott CFII; MEI Mary Ellen Carlin Santa Clara Valley CFI Heidi Harsch Tucson Comm IFR ME Ellen Ausman Tucson Comm SEL Judy Parrish Tucson CFI Linda Duckworth Tucson IFR Mary Kyle Tucson IFR ME Sheila Papayans Long Beach Comm Lori Papp Long Beach CFI Diann Liang Nevada High Sierra ME IFR Cynthia Jeans ENE CFII Cinda Weber Redwood Empire CFII Danke Pronczuk ENE IFR, Comm Pat Smithson Reno Area CFII Ruth Roy NE IFR Isela Rios San Gabriel Valley IFR Joanne Soucy NE IFR Cheryl Brocklehurst NY/NJ CFI Stephanie Epstein NE Comm Donna Moore Lake Erie IFR Mia Donnelly NE ME, Comm, CFII Gaye Wohlin Lake Erie IFR Laura Read Katahdin SES(floats) Martha Wurzer Lake Erie CFI Mary Henriques Katahdin IFR Erica Scurr All-Ohio ME Mim Koen Greater Detroit IFR Sue Siporin Greater Detroit Seaplane Kimberly Sloan Delaware Comm Audrey Cook Greater Detroit MEI Liz Lee Colorado A&P Laura Warman Greater Detroit ME and AGI Jamie Roberto Oklahoma Comm Carol Renneisen New Orleans SE ATP Jane Link Colorado Comm Maura Sommer Spaceport MEI Kyla Peach Colorado CFII&MEI Marilou Ward Bakersfield CFII Anna Scholten Colorado MEI Aleta Belcher Wildflower AGI Gayle Prichard Kentucky Comm Pat Church Bakersfield AGI Sheri Marshall Kentucky ATP

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Bernice Barris Lake Erie X Ruthie Hawks All-Ohio II Phyllis Webb Indiana Dunes X Kathy Tyler Chicago Area 1 Bev Blietz Chicago Area IX Rosemary LoGiudice Chicago Area 1 Gini Sutherland Greater Detroit VIII Cindy Millikin All-Ohio 1 Marcia Gitelman NY/NJ VII Cyd Sellers All-Ohio 1 Audrey Schutte Mt. Shasta VI Donna Moore Lake Erie 1 Rosalie Ward Tucson VI Barb McIntosh Lake Erie 1 Laura Warman Greater Detroit V Marge Shaffer Old Dominion 1 Marge Holdsworth NY/NJ IV Ginger Graves Hampton Roads 1 Stephanie Cruz Chicago Area IV Doris Vitullo Spaceport 1 Audrey Cook Greater Detroit III Murrary Sellars Spaceport 1 Linda Cain Old Dominion III Pat Nash Mt. Shasta 1 Ruth Roy New England III Betty Costa High Country 1 Deeann Schiappacasse Greater Detroit II Robin Becker Palms 1 Irene Wirtschafter Spaceport II Marti Wiersma New England 1 Your Aviation Career by Karen Kahn Earn While You Learn

Several columns ago we talked about the trade from the ground up. If you’ve some mammatus to me, see their rounded bases?) importance of Networking in aviation. The skills that involve specialized fields: main­ to advanced flying tips by keeping your great majority of aviation jobs are obtained tenance, accounting, logistics, public rela­ eyes and ears open while working at the by knowing someone or being in the right tions, line service or whatever, think about airport. place at the right time. What better way to how you could incorporate them into your You’ 11 find that few aircraft owners want acquaint yourself with what’s going on and desired job at the airport. to go flying alone. As you meet other pilots, who’s doing what, flying where, and hiring Even if there is no opening, your offer to let them know that you’re ready, willing, whom than by accepting a part-time job help out while you are hanging around can and able to provide co-pilot services and working where you want to be: in the midst often lead to a solid offer once a position you’ll very likely find numerous offers of flying activity at your local airport? becomes available. In any event, you’ll get coming your way. (Just be sure you screen If you’ve several airports to choose from, to know the personnel better and vice versa. your offers to include only the reputable, quietly interview each prospective employer Let them know what you’re looking for, safety-conscious ones.) by getting an aircraft check-out at each one even if it’s only a few hours a week. Small I got my first flying job (a combo of Girl to see how their operation works, up close. jobs grow into bigger ones and you’re likely Friday and Pilot for a small film production Ask the people who work there how they to become indispensable. company) by convincing one of our FBO ’s like it and what kinds of jobs might be And what will you gain by all this? A customers that what he really needed in his opening up in the near future. Also, check much better understanding and apprecia­ new business venture was ME. You, too, out the future flying opportunities by not­ tion for your new-found passion toward can “Earn While You Learn” and improve ing the type and size of aircraft that frequent aviation and very likely an introduction to your flying skills as well as lower the cost the FBO. many of its facets you never knew existed. through employee discounts on pilot sup­ Don’t be too concerned about the pay Being “where the action is” will definitely plies and rentals. Many a permanent flying (which no doubt will be low), but rather increase your flying knowledge as well as job has been found by using your skills to about the chance to learn more about avia­ your flight hours. make a niche for yourself. Make a list of tion, become familiar with the various as­ You’ll learn everything from weather your skills and plan to use them to expand pects of the business and start learning your data (those clouds look like cumulus and energize your aviation career.

Karen Kahn is a Captain with a major US carrier. Type-rated in the MD-80 and Lockheed JetStar, she holds a Gold Seal CFI:A! and is rated in gliders, seaplanes and helicopters. She runs Aviation Career Counseling, career guidance and interview counseling, based in Santa Barbara, CA. See her ad in the Classifieds.

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AWARDS years, and who raced in upwards of 20 air Miller, vice-chair, and Claire Benedict Sharp Congratulations! Dr. Gary and Mary Ann races all over the U.S. and the Bahamas. will serve as secretary-treasurer. E. Anne Eiff have been selected as joint recipients of Selma received an Amelia Earhart medal in Wallis Self is in charge of programs while the first Women In Aviation Educator of the 1960 and, in 1967, the Aviation W oman of Jennifer J. Miller is membership chair. Other Year award, sponsored by Parks College of the Year from WIAA. Aviation has been members include Nola Mae Ross and Sarah St. Louis University and the International and still is her special love. Gulf Stream Nabors Flanagan. Since the group has an­ Women in Aviation Conference. The Eiffs Chairman Lee Leger Miller presented Selma nounced a local chapter several prospective are faculty members at Purdue University witha gold Ninety-Nines monogram charm. members have contacted them as well as in the aeronautical technology program. student pilots in the area. The award honors an outstanding educa­ Would you be willing to participate in an This chapter was chartered with the as­ tor w ho encourages young women to con­ information gathering project concerning sistance and blessings of the members of sider aviation careers. A plaque and $200 pregnancy and the female pilot? You qualify South Louisiana Chapter. The two groups was to be presented to the Eiffs during the if: • you have ever flown professionally in will coordinate meetings at events through­ National Congress of Aviation and Space the military, civilian: airline, commuter, out the state. South Louisiana is attempting Education, May, 1993. corporate or charter, government or • you to get chapters started in other areas of the Dr. and Mrs. Eiff have conducted exten­ have been or are considering becoming state in an effort to promote aviation and sive research on women in aviation since pregnant. aerospace education. 1985 and have produced a video, Meeting Please contact: Dr. Jacque Boyd, Aero the Challenge: Women In Aviation, which is Infosearch, 1600 Circle Lane, Bedford, Texas Airline Pilot job Monthly is a newsletter available through Federal Aviation Admin­ 76022 or FAX: 817 545-6950. service provided by Aviation Information istration regional offices. The video has also Resources, Inc. (AIR, Inc.) at 201 Smokerise been placed in the Smithsonian Air & Space Trace, Peachtree City, GA , USA 30269. Kit Museum in Washington, DC and the The Museum of Flying (MOF), Santa Darby is the Executive Editor and Pub­ Women In Aviation Museum in Centerville, Monica, California, is committed to install­ lisher. A subscription costs $72 per year Ohio. The Eiffs have also conducted w ork­ ing a significant permanent Women In Avia­ with a special discount for ALPA and AIA shops throughout Illinois for young women tion exhibit. An initial meeting was planned members. Call 1800 AIR-APPS for informa­ considering aviation careers. for June 3,1993 with hopes for input from as tion about products and services. many groups as possible. The brochure from Marilyn Kamp, NY/NJ Section, was recog­ MOF stated, "...Funding for non-profit in­ nized by the U.S. D epartm ent of Transpor­ stitutions is at a low and our M useum is no AIR RACE PHOTOS tation, FAA Eastern Region at a Safety Semi­ exception. What is exceptional is the story nar in Whitesboro. Mark Furman of the of women and the lack of recognition for If you w ish to be part of a 99 air Albany FSDO presented Marilyn with a those who have been and are now involved racing display in the Head­ plaque in appreciation for her work with with aviation. Their achievements and abili­ quarters Resource Center Mu­ Skywatch. ties to overcome prejudices and initiate seum, share with us an inter­ change has only recently begun to be dis­ esting photo. Please, no rogue's gallery types with a pilot pos­ Marion Lunnemann, NY/NJ Section, re­ covered by the general public. The effect of ing in front of an airplane. The this knowledge on our present and future ceived the 1992 Montgolfier Award given photo should have some piz­ by the Genesee Valley Balloon Association generations is within the concerns of a zazz—the airplane being for her outstanding achievements in the Museum's curriculum and we will be able flagged off, the co-pilot hori­ local hot air ballooning community. to expand our outreach programs accord­ zontal under the airplane pol­ ingly. This new exhibit will also allow us to ishing the belly, a pre-takeoff Florida Gulf Stream 99s helped Selma increase our appeal as a business and social lineup, the pilot up on the wing Cronan celebrate 50 years in aviation—1943- facility." MOF hopes to have at least a par­ refueling, etc. Photos can be 1993. The surprise party for Selma took tial opening sometime in November. If you any vintage, size, color or black place at the Fort Lauderdale Execuport have items you would like to donate, proper and white and from any race. Sheraton Inn following the chapter's busi­ storage is available and tax receipts will be Please tape the identification ness meeting. Thirty-one attended includ­ provided. Please contact: Shelley Corwin, of the person(s) and approxi­ mate date on the back. Advise ing longtime friends and former WASPs: MOF, 310 392-8822, ext. 530or 310 396-4853. if you wish the photo to be Anne Shields, Helen Zubrow and Ruth returned with return address Fleisher. Speakers were Genie Merrell who Lake Charles C hapter Organized and it will be. Forward to The flies for Comair, a subsidiary of Delta, who Ninety-Nines from the Lake Charles, Ninety-Nines Resource Center, addressed Aviation Today and Selma whose Louisiana, area chartered a chapter on April c/o Gene Nora Jessen, 3200 Air­ topic was Aviation Past. Selma was a WASP 17,1993 at the Lake Charles Regional Air­ port Way, Boise, ID 83705. The in WWII and celebrated the 50th anniver­ port. South Central Section Governor Judy deadline 11/2/93—The99s'64th sary with them last year. Selma joined The Reinhart presented the charter and installed birthday! Ninety-Nines in 1944, was Governor of the the officers. Most members have been ac­ Tristate Section 1954-56, Chairm an of Sec­ tive in the South Louisiana Chapter for tional Nominating Committee four years, many years. Board of Directors Powder Puff Derby five Dr. Sandra J. Leder is chair, Catherine C. SECTION NEWS What’s going on in OUR world?

Sharon Beck, Mid-Atlantic Section, and traveled by Amtrak. USAir held a re­ highly-successful Sun ’n Fun presentations. noted that New York-New Jersey Section’s ception for 99s and the luncheon speaker They involve 99s from many other chap­ Bonnie Haber joined Maryland Chapter was Carol Hallett, Ninety-Nine, member of ters. Kudos for their excellent work in edu­ 99s at a fly-in crab feast at Kentmorr Air­ the Mid-Atlantic Section, a former Com­ cating the public about The Ninety-Nines. park, Kent Island, Maryland. missioner of U.S. Customs and current Am­ Members of New Orleans Chapter are Delaware Chapter members visited with bassador to the Bahamas. Her speech was gearing toward the joint meeting plans for A1 and Chris Leonard, officers of the D ela­ wide-ranging and all agreed that she is a Southeast and South Central Sections in ware Small Wonder Professional Aviation very interesting speaker—another dynamic October of 1994—lots of enthusiasm and Mechanics Association in the Aviation Shop Ninety-Nine! progress. A Mock FAA Trial was held in at Delcastle Vo-Tech High School. This Members of Western Pennsylvania May at Baton Rouge. Official representa­ annual event (enjoyed by all!) is set up to Chapter were entertained by Allen Olson, tives from NTSB, FAA, etc., participated. expose everyone to an aviation shop and representative of the TIGHAR historic air­ A hearty welcome to members of a new words of wisdom from mechanics. craft recovery group. Mr. Olson spoke about chapter. Lake Charles Chapter, who re­ Members of Hampton Roads Chapter trips to different parts of the world. Of ceived their charter from South Central were educated and entertained by Bruce course, he also spoke on the Gardiner Is­ Section Governor Judy Reinhart in April. Holmes, Assistant Director for Aeronau­ land search for Amelia Earhart’s airplane. Congratulations. Congratulations, too, to tics at NAS A Langley Research Center. He Members of Greater Detroit Area South Central Section Approach, edited by presented a program regarding the future of Chapter have welcomed new holders of Pat Ward, an interesting and diverse news­ General Aviation. Hampton Roads 99s were their Private Certificates: Kathleen Moore, letter. to be honored at a picnic at Currituck County Kathy Danner and Joelle Hubbard. Joelle Spaceport Chapter’s N orm a Airport for their continual support of GA. moved on to Ohio State where she is active McReynolds, Janet Rogerson and Dot Potomac Chapter members were ex­ in the flight program. Arnett assisted in judging aviation related tremely busy planning the Mid-Atlantic In April members of Inland Chapter exhibits at the Tomoka Region Science Spring Section Meeting that was held in assisted the Redlands, California EAA Fair. This fair is the largest forum of its kind Crystal City. Chapter with their Young Eagle Program. in Volusia County. Spaceport members Members of Shenandoah Valley Chap­ One hundred and thirty six kids from 8 to 18 continue their efforts at painting compass ter are heralding summer after having en­ received information and flew in the front roses and congratulate Private Certificate dured the "Blizzard of 1993.” seat of an airplane. Members also assisted recipients Peggy Abbott, Jean Thomas, Virginia Chapter members met at New the Fullerton Chapter 99s at the Riverside Dolores Vitullo, Jayne Garrison, Linda Kent Airport earlier this year and saw Jim Air Fair. Airplane rides were given as a Dittmer. The American Yankee Associa- Worley’s newest plane, a T-28C which is fund raiser for the Ful­ equipped for carrier landings. He explained lerton Chapter. how he had to earn his “letter of endorse­ Sara Carson, South­ ment” (type-rating). They also heard Ken east Section, reported Rowe, Director of the Virginia Department that Blue Ridge Chap­ of Aviation, speak on how tax dollars are ter members are plan­ spent on aviation. ning a booth for the Sep­ Anne Shields of Eastern Pennsylvania tember Gastonia Air Chapter reported that the Forest of Friend­ Show. They will have ship was to honor its first Russian pilot, a information for women female. Anne requested volunteers to fly pilots wishing to join the scrolls from Atchison to Delaware Valley 99s and will inform of capitals, Philadelphia and Wilmington. opportunities in the avia­ Mary Wunder and Barbara Starchan flew to tion community. the Section meeting in M ary’s Cherokee Florida Suncoast 180. Margot Eld and Alice W right went in C hapter members are Margot’s Bonanza. Ethel Bailey and Nancy continuing their Air Bear ^an Sekas, right, is a 66 with the Long Beach, California, Chapter. Kyle used a C -172. Gay 1 Henze took Sylvia education program ‘s a^so suPer^ saleswoman, Karen Sherman Aircraft and k- , . 11 f Certified Logbook, Inc., who sold their first plane—C-150—to your Merritt, Anne Shields and Kate Macario in em ers rew a o ecjj[or ^ nn Cooper, and her husband. Jan's soon to be a 99! her Bonanza. Eileen Weigand “flew low” their energies into their tion Fly-In was sponsored by 99 Pat Ohlsson, arship Fund. A booth is planned for the Armanino, Jane Bailey, Pat Forbes, Carol welcomed as a transfer from Long Island Optimist C lub’s Show ’N Shine event in Ford, Marian Gregoire, Bernadette Hayward, last Fall. Vicki Sherman gave two “Cockpit October. Cameron Park’s Julie Clark per­ Hannelore Hearst, Julia Huber, Vickie Cool” seminars at New Smyrna Aviation. formed at Minter Field in April. Nancy Mandy, Yvonne Malloy, Jo Kerlinsky, Kathleen Browne, Southwest Section, Martino is the new secretary for the Cameron Lauren McGrath, Janie Postlethwaite, Pat reported that members of Antelope Valley Park Airport District. Rockwell, Jayne Snook, Yvonne Souza, held a Poker Run and BBQ. Thank yous to M embers o f Coachella Valley Chapter Nancy Stock and Carolyn Zapata. Chapter Connie, Shirley Williams, George, La Dell, focused on Opportunity Skyway, an avia­ members had an airlift scheduled for May. Rosemary Hensen-Coonrod, Lynne Bunn, tion education program at Palm Springs Yvonne Souza gave an airport tour to the Bev Kritz, Charlene, Nicki Lion and Jeff High School. Some of the topics: familiar­ Menlo Lyceum and Bernadette Hayward Coonrod. A fly-in to Edwards AFB was ization flights, airport operations and FAA gave a tour to a Brownie troop. Airplane planned for May with a tour of the flight line tower procedures. Melody Fuller and rides with members of Santa Clara Valley and lunch at the Officers Club. Members of Eleanor Wagner are tackling the updating Chapter at San Carlos Airport were planned Santa Barbara, Santa Paula, Santa Maria, of the chapter scrapbooks and Eleanor is for May and a fly-in to Trinity Center was Paso Robles, Fresno, Bakersfield and also planned. San Mateo County put a Hi Desert Chapters were included. bulletin board for the chapter’s use in Shannon O’Hara of A rizo n a the lobby of the administration build­ Sundance Chapter competed with the ing. Congratulations to Pat Rockwell Arizona University Precision Flight on completion of her captain’s Team at the Pacific Coast Regional checkride on B-737-300 at United Air­ Flight Competition held at Hemet, Cali­ lines. fornia. She took First Place in the Pre­ Imperial So-Lo Chapter’s Chris flight Event and was winner o f the Top Myers, Birdie Gibson and Mari Hurley Woman Pilot Safety Award. Grace with assistance from Tito, Juan and Moore won the $500 Marian DeLano Cliff Hurley all airmarked Calexico. Memorial Scholarship presented by El Chris Myers, Faye, Ryan and Tyler Cajon Chapter. Seventeen year old Douthitt did the decorations for the NY-NJ’s Bonnie Haber joined Maryland’s Judy pilot Jeanette Dahl was a guest at the Blue Angels Luncheon. A Fly-In to Rancourt, Karen Radzai and Jean Levin March meeting. Arizona Sundance 99s Gonzaga Bay was planned for April. painted a compass rose at Falcon Field. The preparing the chapter history. In April mem­ London Bridge Chapter’s Needles Fun 10th Annual Shamrock Air Derby was a bers of Coachella Valley joined with those Day, Needles, California, attracted a crowd success. Kudos to the co-chairmen Marge o f Imperial So-Lo Chapter for an of 300 spectators and 21 aviators, despite Thayer and Pat Moreland. Special thanks to airmarking of Imperial Airport. windy conditions. The aviator contestants Shirley Cochrane for chairing the spotters, El Cajon C hapter’s Doris Ritchey ac­ flew in from as far as San Clemente and Lucy Enos for doing nametags and im­ cepted a plaque for the Gillespie Field Oxnard, California. All contestants partici­ pound, and Grace Moore for help with door Achievement Award. El Cajon received 14 pated in the flour bombing and spot land­ prizes and trophies. entries for the DeLano Memorial Scholar­ ings which were a challenge in the windy Bakersfield Chapter members were at ship. Grace Lowenberg is working on her conditions. Joe Sheble and his co-pilot wife the Warbirds in Action airshow at Minter instrument rating. Gillespie and Ramona Valerie from Bullhead City won the spot Field in April selling T-shirts and food Airports are tentatively scheduled for landing contest. The bombing fete—drop­ items and helping to park aircraft. Sue airmarkings. ping a small bag of bird seed from the Reynolds, a former 66, is now a pilot and a A Girl Scout Airport Tour was planned airplane window—was won by two avia- new member. Congratulations. Marilou for members of Fullerton Chapter and trixes: Dr. Royce Clifford and Celia Ward is working on her commercial and airmarking of the Bear City Airport was Vanderpool of San Clemente. London CFI certificates and ratings. Pat Church is accomplished in March. Jan and Ed Bridge Chapter members planned to host working for an Air National Guard program Nielesky, Denise Jennings, Cathy another fundraiser in May at Sun Valley for children grades 4 to 6. An overnight fly- Fergerson, Winnie and John Houston, Airport, Fort Mojave, Arizona. The Cinco in to Columbia was planned for May. Evelyn Craik, Retta Bigham, Pat and Claude de Mayo Breakfast and Scenic Air Rides Bay Cities Chapter’s 61st anniversary Savage, Bryan Jennings, Kim Ernst and will hopefully add to their scholarship fund. celebration was a success and a wonderful Ann Kocherhans all supported the PCIFA Long Beach Chapter’s Amy Ellsworth memorial for Ruth Rueckert. The event regional competition in Hemet in February. was selected by Southwest Section as a was videotaped for posterity. Airplane rides were offered for the public at candidate for an AE Career Scholarship to Cameron Park Chapter m em bers the Riverside Air Faire in April and the 1st complete her multi-engine rating. Karen planned a fly-away and DB Steer with Annual Flabob Poker Run Benefit was Sherman, president of Certified Logbook, lunch at Red Bluff in April. Members have scheduled for May. Inc., a new business at Torrance Airport, volunteered to help with registration at Sac­ Golden West Chapter has 19 out of 30 announced that Nancy Clinton would be ramento and donated $90 to the AE Schol­ members APT’d: Cecilia Aragon, June utilizing her A&P rating as a Certified Logbook Specialist for the company and 66 Chapter members. Elaine Egbert trans­ eight students and two advisors at the Jan Sekas has been appointed VP of Mar­ ferred from the Florida Spaceport Chap­ Women In Aviation Conference in St. Louis, keting. A CFI Revalidation Clinic was set ter and Debra Rechied is for June 5-6. Lesley Helf is a new member. a new chapter member. She transferred from the Greater New York. Charlie Peterson is be­ Los Angeles Chapter’s Mary Haizlip was ing awarded an addi­ honored as Citizen o f the Year by the Malibu tional $500 from the Realty Board. Nominating committee mem­ Truckee-Tahoe Chap­ bers are Marlene Brown and Pat Olson. ter. Sierra Air Center Members of Monterey Bay Chapter agreed to display the Ne­ held a Flying Companion Seminar in con­ vada High Sierra logo junction with a pilot seminar by Don War­ painting in their lobby. ren of the FAA with 22 students in atten­ A Castle Air Museum dance. A fly-in to the Metz Ranch with Tour was planned for BBQ and an aerobatics demonstration was April. Members will vol­ planned for May as was a fly-in to Atwater unteer for the Hot Au­ at Castle AFB for lunch and a museum tour. gust Nights, August 5-8 Chapter members planned to operate a and planned a fundraiser at the Truckee Arizona Sundance members and friends paint strawberry booth at the Watsonville An­ Tahoe Airshow in June. Falcon Field, Mesa, Arizona. tique Fly-In and Airshow in May. Dell Palomar Chapter’s Marti Show will Hinn, Carolyn Dugger, Kay Harmon and flying around San Ignacio lagoon working Bobbie Garin pitched in for airport tours in with whales. She will be joining the camp­ MO. Their attendance was due to funds March and April. site of Turner Broadcasting, Bob Ballard, raised and help from the University Student Congratulations to Mount Diablo Jim Sumich, benevolent funders and other Government Association. Thank you to Chapter’s Victoria Wilson who added a researchers for four days. Carol Williams is Nancy Sliwa from the Santa Clara Valley single engine rating to her commercial a new 66 and Jacqueline Siegel is a new Chapter for the donation of a Bose headset ticket. A fly-in was planned as an overnight member. Jacqueline is working on her in­ which was raffled as a fundraiser. trip to Pine Mountain Lake in April. Vir­ strument rating. Cheryl Stevenson will fly Redwood Empire Chapter’s Renee ginia Ernst completed her BFR, APT and a C-320 as a part-time pilot for Air Ambu­ Sandell and Wendy Lipsey are summer Phase IV Wings. Sue Grass and Anne Pepler lance Service out of Palomar. brides. Redwood Empire is contributing have become Angel Flight pilots. Linda Phoenix Chapter’s 1993 scholarship $50 to AirLifeLine, $150 to the AE Schol­ Regan, Sue Grass, Michele Yarbrough, winner is Brenda Ostrom, an ASU graduate arship and $25 to NIFA. $490 has been Vickie Sorenson and Larry Laughlin pro­ student in the Aerotech program. Thank received in Nina Rookaird’s name for Aero­ vided a one hour scenic flight to 22 you to Lillian Brewer, Terrie Ekin, Molly space Education. Redwood Empire’s April clergywomen in February. Gentry, and Zoan Harclerode for the time meeting was joint with the Napa Pilot’s Mt. Shasta Chapter’s Barbara Crooker and effort in the selection process. The Association with Airspace Reclassification is the proud new holder of a Private Pilot Second Annual Scavenger Hunt Poker Rally as the speaker’s topic. March saw a tour of certificate. Welcome to her as a new mem­ was a success. Thank yous to Nancy Rog­ the new Japan Airlines Training facility at ber and to Nancy Everett and 66 Linda ers, Jackie Whitford, Karen Prante, Sandi the Napa County Airport. Chapter mem­ Gray. Retired USAF Colonel Bob Scott Haag and Nancy Nay. The 1993 Kachina bers will be assisting the Napa Pilot’s Asso­ and now Chief Pilot in charge of flight Air Rally will be October 15-17 at Chan­ ciation in the painting of a compass rose. training at IASCO was a speaker in Febru­ dler Airport. Dr. Simon Peacock from Ari­ Reno Area Chapter’s Jennifer Neal trans­ ary. He gave a presentation on how IASCO zona State University presented Geology ferred into the chapter from Prescott. Sheryl was formed and the various airlines they from theAir'm M arch, a fascinating discus­ Wilkerson has returned to the chapter. Linda train. April was the date for the Rancho sion. Rick Martinez of Sky Harbor Airport Mae was to teach an introductory course in Murieta fly-in and an Operation Takeoff was scheduled to speak in April and mem­ soaring in February and March. Dorothy seminar. Doris Lockness and Audrey bers planned to participate in career day at Baer took charge of the scrapbook. Schutte were scheduled to speak at the Cactus High School in April also. Sacramento Valley Chapter members Bureau of Reclamation at Keswick Dam on Placer Gold 99s planned a June meeting planned a fly-in in March to Mendocino/ Women in Unusual Occupations. In May at Betty Walsh’s hangar at Auburn Airport. Little River Airport with an April fly-in to chapter members planned to repaint the The new officers are: Barbara Hall, Chair­ Columbia and an April meeting set aside as compass rose at Benton Field. In April a man; Carin Cooper, Vice Chairman; Bettie a work session for table decorations for the fly-in to Rancho M urietta was planned and Hargan, Secretary; and Jean Coyle, Trea­ Spring Section Meeting. Thank yous for one to Shelter Cove in June. surer. A Flying Companion Seminar is those who helped at the “stuffing” party: Members of Nevada High Sierra Chap­ planned for Auburn Airport and six chapter Betty Alair, Bobbie Campbell, Cheryl ter were asked to jointly host the Air Race members attended the section meeting. Mather, Nancy Haugarth, Kathy Joines, Classic with Reno Area and Lake Tahoe Prescott Chapter was represented by Jeannie Dunlap, Corkey Gaffney, Francine Plummer, Isabel Warmoth, Dorothy Flynn, fly-in to Laughlin was planned for March Members of Utah Chapter have agreed Jean Hunt, Susan Kennedy and Shirley and one to Rawhide for April. Linda Free­ to judge the booths that will be used at the Sandlin. After the hosting of the Spring man is the newest chapter member, a former Airspace Expo at Salt Lake City on August Section meeting, chapter members spon­ 66 who received her Private Pilot certifi­ 28. The March program was a trip to Mexico. sored a Pancake Breakfast and Flying Com­ cate in February. Maureen Oster, Ilse Hipfel, Members of Yavapai are exulting—the panion Seminar at the Executive Air Fair in Virginia Harmer, Jean Bustos, Ruthie Weiss Yavapai Chapter was chartered in March June. and Jeanette Frazier passed their IFR writ­ and the charter members are: Irene Leverton, San Fernando Valley Chapter wel- ten exams. Joyce Hilchie, Jean Shu Chin Wu, Margi Welcome to the Hanson, Gladys Morrison, Kay Roam and newest members Thea Feyereisen. The State of Arizona can o f Santa Clara now boast of seven chapters. Valley Chapter, Nancy O’Neil Holden, East Canada Lisa Sensmeier, Section, reported that congratulations are Lindy Hill and in order for Loma deBlicquy of Eastern Alika Estes. Ontario Chapter on being awarded the Marilyn O rloff is Trans Canada (McKee) Trophy. Loma, who flying 757s all over has celebrated 26 years as a Ninety-Nine, is the U.S. for United the first woman to receive this award, given Airlines. Michelle annually since 1927 for outstanding achieve­ Hoppe is a new 66. ment in aviation. On hand in Toronto to Ruth Fredericks witness this event were Governor Cathy completed four Fraser, former Governor Isabel Peppier, months of Flight Kathy Lutley-Borland and Dorothy Officer Internship at the United Airlines Berthelet of Eastern Ontario Chapter, and Lou Carroll, Joan McCoy, Joyce Wade, Steffanie Frederico, Scholarship winner; Center in Denver and was assigned to the Ann Pangrazzi of First Canadian Chap­ Tookie Hensley, and Dee Guthrie, 747 fleet. The Fourth Annual Pasta Night ter. Our best wishes to Loma. We look at Needles, CA.Fun Day. was a success. Members of the chapter forward to telling you more about this Dy­ planned a Mystery Flight and Bar-B-Q in namic Ninety-Nine in a future issue. comes new members Jan Archibald, a CFII, April, a Flying Companion Seminar at the Six women braved the snow to attend a and Lois Peck, a new pilot. Chapter mem­ San Jose State University Aviation Depart­ Flying Companion Seminar at the Ottawa bers extend sympathies to Jaye Howes in ment in April and to join forces with mem­ Flying Club and all came away feeling the death of her mother. Sandra Bullock is bers of Golden W est Chapter for an airlift much more comfortable in their roles as involved with a group that wishes to repli­ at San Carlos Airport in May. Santa Clara pilots’ helpers. Eastern Ontario Chapter cate the Wright Flyer, an ongoing project Valley ’ s Laura Pomerleau is also a member welcomes three new members: Kateri since the San Diego Museum fire. NASA is of the San Jose State Precision Flight Team Beauregard, Julie Payette and Judy Nicholls. permitting the use of a wind tunnel. Faith and won the Top Woman Pilot Award (spon­ April is Science Fair month for members Hillman has touched down at Tokyo and sored by the chapter) at the PCIFA of Maple Leaf Chapter. Prizes were Auckland as First Officer and placed third SAFECON in February. awarded at fairs in London, Sarnie, Chatham in the Sportsman category in an aerobatic The joint Santa Rosa Chapter and Marin and Windsor for the best aviation projects. contest at Delano in a Great Lakes, also as County meeting was a success in spite of W inners receive a book on aviation and are first officer. Chapter members planned to the weather. Members planned to partici­ treated to a local flight with a Ninety-Nine. sponsor the 20th and Final Jim Hicklin Air pate in the Open House in Sonoma in June. Members in Windsor and London have Rallye in May. The Poker Run was a suc­ A March fly-in was planned to Shelter been busy working with Girl Guides to cess with almost 100 attending the dinner at Cove. The chapter is sponsoring a $1000 enable them to earn their Aviation badges. the Condor Squadron. Jan Archibald, Laura scholarship for women pilots in the area. Barbara Burgess attended a meeting with Ricks, and Linda D’Amore took first, sec­ Tucson Chapter’s Lynn Smith-Lovin members of the Aloha Chapter while on ond and third respectively. Thanks to Marcia and Jan Halsey are welcomed as members, her vacation in Hawaii in January. Maple Fuller and Mary Glasman, Members of the having achieved Private Pilot status. Chap­ Leaf Chapter had three members attend the Month, for all their hard work on the Poker ter members flew to Sedona last fall and EAA Sun ’n Fun in Florida this year: Grace Run. Mary Glasman has offered to serve as held an annual Treasure Hunt with entries Morfitt, Hilda Devereau and Nancy O’Neil the editor o f Aux Tank. from Phoenix and Southern California. Holden. Grace attended a very interesting Thanks to San Gabriel Valley Chapter’s Three scholarships were awarded: Chris forum given by our Ninety-Nine News edi­ Jean, Ruthie, Linda Freeman, Coleen, Richards, Heidi Harsch and Wanda Strukus. tor Ann Cooper and met Jessie Woods. Stephanie, Alan Johnson, Dan Randolf, Cookies were flown to local towers and Nancy was delighted to meet both the next Penny, Jeannette, Linda Martin and Vir­ FSS personnel in December. In March, day at the new 99 trailer staffed by Florida ginia for all the hard work that made a members airmarked Bisbee Airport and Suncoast Chapter members. Chairman Pat successful Flying Companion Seminar. A flew approximately 300 in the airlift. Crocker hosted a lunch at her home in London to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Wenk will be inducted in the Forest of Seminars. In March Mavis Green, Linda Maple Leaf Chapter. Sincere sympathy to Friendship and honored for her devotion Schumm, Jan Currie, Joan Body and Jenny past Governor Sue Ehrlander on the pass­ and service to the Chicago Area Chapter. Ochaki presented at the IFR/VFR Safety ing of her father. All-Ohio 99s attending the Women In Seminar in Champaign. New member, Myma Stephens. North Central Sec­ Aviation Conference in St. Louis were Joan Mona Kendrick, was welcomed at that tion. reported that Lake Michigan Chap­ Hrubec, Marcia Greenham, Erica Scurr, meeting. Central Illinois’ Jean McLaughlin ter has two new members, Jacqueline Jeanne Wolcott, Marge Gorman, Ann Coo­ has been awarded a Certificate of Honor Bourgard and Beverly Christensen. Lake per and 66 Sarah Rickman. All O hio’s Joan from the National Aeronautic Association Michigan members Barb Godwin, Shirley Stype received a certificate from the Na­ for her significant contribution to the ad­ Seamans and Eudora Reimers presented tional Association of Flight Instructors vancement of aviation by working at the two workshops to seventh grade girls at a (NAFI) for 30 years of service. All-Ohio’s grass roots level to provide quality flight science and math conference in Benton airmarking chairman Sandy Gordley, along instruction that has gained her a national Harbor. Maisie Steers presented a program with Margaret and Les Bryant, Jeanne and international following. Jean is a flight on the origins of the Kalamazoo Airport. Wolcott, Linda Blodgett, Vi Blowers and instructor with more than 15,000 hours. Lake Erie 99s will be installing two Brown Dillard, Peg Figley, Ruthie Hawks, Jean joins four other Central Illinois mem­ members o f their chapter into the Forest of Margaret and Ernie Hazlett and Roberta bers who have received an NAA award. Friendship, Nadine Bluhm and Clarice Jones, completed a beautiful compass rose Jill Hopfenmuller, New York-New Jer­ Bergemann. Both are former WASPs and at Ashland County Airport. Judy sey Section, sent the following report from Clarice, 74, recently earned her instrument Westerheide was working overtime to or­ Long Island Chapter’s Pat Rockwell, who rating. Congratulations! Lake Erie’s new ganize the Buckeye Air Rally. wrote, “It is always happy news when some­ slate of officers includes Donna Moore, Placing first in the Indiana Dunes one manages to buy into airplane owner­ Chairman; Dodie Jewett, Vice Chairman; Chapter’s Air Rally were Chris and Rawson ship. Congratulations to Long Island Chap­ Clarice Bergemann, Secretary; and Jenni­ Murdock. Dee Nusbaum and Donna Stevens ter Chairman Sue Mirabel on her purchase fer Syme, Treasurer. Lake Erie Chapter placed second and Linda Mattingly and of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Her partners members enjoyed a fly-in to Latrobe, Penn­ Steven Frankenburger came in third. Linda include chapter 99s Dorothy Campbell and sylvania, with brunch at the Blue Angels Mattingly won first in the spot landing con­ Dot Lee and, in addition, the fourth share is Restaurant. Future plans: a fly-in to Noble test. Hostess was Carlene Lambert. Daffodil owned by male pilot Vinny Lombardi. County Airport and to Sporty’s Pilot Shop Day for Indiana Dunes Chapter was the usual “Ida Van Smith Dunn will be greatly at Clermont County. Joyce Oldaker re­ IFR weather so cars and trucks delivered 250 missed not only by our chapter members ceived her Private Certificate. cases of daffodils in Indiana Chapter’s Mary Rutherford northwest Indiana. assisted 15 scouts in getting their aviation Dee Nusbaum chaired badges. Meanwhile, Mary Ann Eiff gave a the event. The Indi­ tour of Purdue Uni versity ’ s Aviation Tech­ ana Dunes Safety nologies facilities and airport to 54 senior Education Seminar, a citizens. (Ed. Note: See the honor received six-hour session held by Mary Ann in another article in this issue. at the South Bend Li­ Congratulations!) Mary Ann and her hus­ brary, had nearly 70 band Gary did a presentation on mechanics participants. Chapter and technicians and research for the FAA member Phyllis Webb on attaining greater numbers of women in was one of the speak­ aviation related occupations at the Women ers. Indiana Dunes In Aviation Conference in St. Louis. (Ed. Chapter members At the 99s building, Barbara Sierchio and Nancy Wright flank the Note: The 1994 conference will officially awarded savings third Governor o f the Southeast Section, Jessie Woods on be titled the International Women In Avia­ bonds to two students "Jessie Woods Day’’ at Sun ’n Fun, 1993. tion Conference. It will be held in March, at the Regional Sci­ 1994 in Orlando, Florida.) ence Fair in South Bend. New officers are: but all the children and many organizations Chicago Area Chapter members have Chairman, Dee Nusbaum; Vice Chairman, in the tri-state region as she moves with her welcomed four new members: Leslie Ann Donna Stevens; Secretary, Marilyn Horvath; husband Benn to Lumberton, North Caro­ Chatham, Judy Lopez, Heidi Mayer and and Treasurer, Barb Jennings. Barb was pre­ lina. Long Island Chapter members have Janice Schadt. Janice Warman Bragg, Chi­ sented a bracelet in honor of 17 years of promised to continue the tradition of giving cago Area 99 and a black aviation pioneer, service to the chapter. She was the first airplane rides to the Ida Van Smith Flight was honored by the Illinois CAP, National chapter chairman. Speaker at the meeting Club Children once a year. Hopefully Ida Aeronautic Association, IFOT and The was Chuck Forcey who discussed the Around will be able to visit us occasionally and Ninety-Nines as a woman flier with “the the World Race held in the summer of 1992. possibly at the time of the Flight Club Day right stuff.” She fought racial and sexual Central Illinois Chapter members have next fall. Ida has won numerous awards bias in the ’40s to earn her wings. Gail been active conducting Flying Companion during her career as an educator and speaker. and, in perhaps 95% o f the pictures taken at Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama. of West Virginia sent her final report. She these award ceremonies, she is seen proudly Members of Alabama Chapter note that wrote that Dave Gordon from Jeffco Airport wearing the official Ninety-Nine uniform June 11 and 12 were set for the 26th Annual talked at the April Colorado Chapter meet­ of the Long Island Chapter. There is a big Arkansas Proficiency Air Derby at Hot ing about airport improvements. Air Bear opening left in our chapter and in our hearts. Springs, Arkansas. The Air Race Classic was Airlines volunteers have taken 18 imaginary Good luck and thank you for all your hard scheduled for June 22-24 at Muscle Shoals. trips to Disneyland with 352 real children on work on our behalf. M embers of Florida Suncoast Chapter board as passengers and crew thanks to “Mae Smith and Joyce Malkmes spent have a scholarship available for assistance Luellen Blum, Donna-Marie Irwin, Barb time flying in the warm Florida sunshine in flight training for a career in aviation. Hobson, Bonita Ades, Carol Leynerand Von while the rest of us dug out from the snowi­ The deadline is August 1. Contact any Matheny. Thanks to Donna-Marie, Mary est winter we’ve had in many years. But, member of the chapter for details. McCoy, Von and Marylou Pohl via flight it’s never too cold or too wet as long as we A new chapter has been formed in Jack­ attendant Jayeleene Fritschforthe hats, head­ can still go flying after we finish shoveling sonville, Florida. Congratulations and good sets, handouts, costumes, telephones, etc. out our airplanes. luck to them. We all support all members that were supplied for the program. “There have been numerous FAA safety and their growth 100%. Dallas Chapter’s March meeting guest seminars on Long Island recently; some on speaker was the reclassification of the airspace system. Linda Davey Crocker The last chapter meeting was shortened so Schumm, from the FAA that members could attend a seminar held Jean who spoke on McLaughlin nearby. Pat Rockwell has also been attending “Preparing for a and CFI workshops presented by the Farmingdale Rosemary Check Ride." Fin­ and the Teterboro District Offices, some of Emhoff gers are crossed which have dealt with the new ’A,B,C’s’ of pose with fo r C hris airspace which will be implemented Sep­ NAA Hettenbach and tember 16,1993. These seminars are an easy awards. her application for way to learn the new system. Jean an Amelia Earhart taught “Sue M irabel’s cat 'Amelia' used Sue’s scholarship. both Linda nose as a catapult for a quick take-off, thus and Members wel­ requiring ten stitches to her nose from a Rosemary come their new­ plastic surgeon.” to fly- est, Sheila En­ Getting out from under the snow in New gland. Y ork’s snow belt, Finger Lake Chapter’s Blue Ridge Chapter’s new member High Country Chapter members report Sandy Brown flew with Marilyn Bolton Sabine Streck has been elected Chairman of that Jody Chappie with passengers Julie and Judy Stiles, all from the Rochester area, the Board of Directors of the German-Ameri­ Chappie and Phyllis Kramer, Linda Lake to Ithaca for lunch and back. Kim Braun can Club of the Carolinas. Quite an honor. with passenger Pat Blackwelder, and Judy Heckler got herself current again and has Her chapter members are quite proud of her. Humphries with passengersTom Humphrey been flying safety for her instrument rated Sabine continues her studies toward her in­ (instructor from Rangely) and Mary husband Mike. strument rating. Welcome to new member Hermann flew to Farmington, New Mexico Hudson Valley Chapter’s Robina Asti Sheila McLeod. Sheila is a transfer from the in March. Welcome to Linda Poeling, High was a speaker at the Wings Club in New ColoradoChapterand membersof Blue Ridge Country’s newest member. York City. are pleased to have her join. Carol Lanning, Carla Bates, Bonnie John­ North Jersey Chapter’s Jeanne Kent Aleta Belcher, Wildflower Chapter, son and Phyllis Blanton of the Kansas gave a “survival” talk at a March FAA wrote that a “Dead of Winter” party held for Chapter made cardboard airplanes to wear Seminar in Albany, New York. members of her chapter included Pat and in the March St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Western New York 99s took a tour of Bob Wright, Jolene and Martin Fry , Rita Bonnie and her daughter, Julia, and Phyllis the new Buffalo tower which, according to Weise, Nell Loveall, and new member Amy and her two daughters, Kari and Ashley, the FAA, is to be completed in 1995. Devries and her mother Alice. Amy re­ marched in the parade. They had a lot of Sara Carson, Southeast Section, reported ceived her pilot’s certificate on her 17th ladies cheering them on from the sidelines. that Anne Proctor and Pat Jones of Space­ birthday, December 12, 1992. W ildflower Karen Tucker chaired another successful port Chapter judged on national levels of Chapter received the Section Member flying companion seminar. She had 13 stu­ NIFA held in Killeen, Texas. Award at the fall section meeting. Aleta and dents in attendance. Her supporting cast Members of New Orleans Chapter held 66 Sally Shreffler attended a recent Rod was Kay Alley, Janet Yoder, Carol Lanning a fly-in breakfast May 16 at Stennis Inter­ Machado presentation on Inflight Emer­ and Phyllis Blanton. Kansas member national Airport. July 20 is scheduled for a gencies in Dallas, Texas, where they met Marquerite Lawrence has been reelected to Membership Drive. Contact Susan Coco, several Dallas and Fort Worth area 99s. a high position in the OX 5 Pioneers. She membership chairman, for details. A fly-in Bonnie Tassa, former Section reporter for spent hours as a volunteer at Sun ’n Fun, lunch was scheduled for June 12 at the the South Central Section and now recently then took time to tour Cypress Gardens and Sea World before returning to Kansas. She Pikes Peak Chapter’s United Airlines and eight entries were submitted by SCS planned to be a hostess to Barbara Sierchio, Training Center tour and simulator flying Chairman for the AE Scholarships and of Florida Suncoast Chapter, and to Connie was a tremendous success. Everyone got to these, five can go on to International for Flicker, British Section, when they visited fly the Boeing 737 sim and hostess Pam final judging. Nema Masonhall was to be Kansas en route to the Forest of Friendship Mahonchak says Von Alter can have a job honored at the Section meeting in El Paso in into which Connie was to be inducted. anytime. Col. Kelly Hamilton A joint meeting of the Nebraska, Kan­ is even more famous than be­ sas and Northeast Kansas Ninety-Nines fore—she’s in Henry was held in Kansas in April. Nebraska’s Holden’s and Captain Lori Patsy Meyer, Diane Bartels, Carole Sutton; G riffith’s book Ladybirds II, Kansas’ Dorothy Dickerhoff; and North­ in the military pilots chapter. east Kansas’ Brooks Powell, Jan Raymond, Clancey Maloney received Virginia Colbert and Sondra Ridgeway plus her 135 check and is Colo­ Dale Ridgeway and Dick Martin were in rado Pilots Association area attendance. Pat Ward of the South Louisi­ representative. ana Chapter presented a seminar on NIFA Shreveport Chapter mem­ programs—how to judge and to organize bers met with Renee McGee, landing and navigation events. Carole ex-airline pilot now the mother Sutton and members of Nebraska Chapter of three beautiful children. The San Antonio 99s at the Stinson Airport Second Commemora­ provided lunch. Diane Bartole gave a slide main topic of interest was the tive WWII Air Show. Barbara Martin and Barbara Moore with presentation and discussed the biography formation of a brand new chap­ Ruth Nichols, Margaret Cosby, Stephanie Martin, Gloria she is writing about Evelyn Sharp who was ter in Louisiana. Under the Blank, Ginny McDaniel, Norma Barr and Lena Cronk. a Nebraska aviatrix during the ’30s and guidance of their membership ’40s. Michele Stauffer, Northeast Kansas, chairman, Dottie Ports, several of the female May for attending her 75th consecutive became the first American woman to fly a aviation students at Louisiana have met and Section meeting. The Air Race Classic was Russian SU-27 tactical jet Fighter. (Ed. note: organized, calling their chapter the LA (Loui­ to begin June 22 in Corpus Christi, Texas That brings to mind the article from “Avia­ siana) Tech Lady Lindies. M arjorie with stops in Tyler, Texas and Pittsburg, tion Week & Space Technology " that re­ Hardcastle and Martha Christy were instru­ Kansas. The 1996 World Precision Flight peated a report from the “New York Tri­ mental in designing the new chapter T-shirts Team Competition will be held somewhere bune, ” May 8,1932, and stated, “A Soviet which were distributed and worn at the an­ in the SCS, location to be announced. airplane was flown by an American woman nual Holiday in Dixie Airshow. Those attending the conference were in­ for the first time today when Miss Fay Gillis Since Bonnie Tassa has moved to West vited to tour 99 Headquarters and were (Wells) ...passed an hour in the air above Virginia and, accordingly, will no longer be addressed by President Lu Hollander. Lu the outskirts of Moscow in a Soviet-build able to serve as Section Reporter for the advised that International met the goal of biplane—a trainer version o f the Polikarpov South Central Section, Margaret Cosby has $4,500 for the matching grant of Oklahoma U-2. History repeats itself?) agreed to pick up Charter Oklahoma Chapter’s annual member­ the familiar reins. officers ship brunch attracted eight women pilots and She wrote, “Fare­ for Lake eight student pilots. Welcome to newest well, Bonnie. W e’ll Charles, member, Jamalyn Moore. Poochie Rotzinger miss you. I agreed Sandra and Helen Holbird planned to attend the to again take on the Leder, National Congress on Aviation and Space Reporter position Catherine Education at Lake Buena Vista Florida in for Governor Judy Miller late April. Oklahoma’s Jan Perry, Lin Reinhart. For 99s and Modestino and Sandra Stephens attended in the South Cen­ Claire Sharp what is now officially known as the Interna­ tral Section, please (AP Photo) tional Women in Aviation Conference. send your news Sandra, a military aviator, squired the young­ forms and captioned photos to me by the businessman John Kirkpatrick. The funds est pilot, Sharon Fitzgerald, a young teen 20th of each month prior to deadline. Write: will be deposited into the 99 account in the with several hours of aerobatic training be­ Margaret Cosby, P.O. Box 141, Boerne, OKC Community Foundation which is a hind her. Oklahoma Chapter held seminars at TX 78006.” (Ed. Note: There are only six high-yielding investment fund. a local elementary school for their Aerospace issues, so the news must be gathered bi­ Congratulations to Liz Lee, Colorado and Aviation Week. Lin Modestino has been monthly.) Chapter, for the A&P Mechanic Certifi­ named Manager of Flight Inspectors FAA Margaret reported that the South Cen­ cate. Liz is now an instructor at Colorado OKC and Poochie Rotzinger is the Senior tral Section Mid-Winter Conference in Aero Tech. In a flurry of activity, members Member of the Year for the Civil Air Patrol. Oklahoma City was chaired by Governor of Colorado Chapter had opportunities for Congratulations to both! Judy Reinhart. The section numbers 1,070 fly-in meetings; a Colorado Aero Tech speaker, a tower tour, a salad dinner with an of our members address their next meeting pilot and has flown several SAR missions. FAA speaker, a talk on Rapid Fire Interven­ and tell them all about the 99s. Veteran Ann Cindy Frost received her Private and will tion, a Flight 232 Emergency Landing talk Ash did the honors with Ginny McDaniel. soon join the chapter. New officers of Top by the pilot, a terminal tour and talk by an Next year they plan to include us in the fly­ of Texas: Chairman, Cathy Morgan; Vice air traffic reporter. They hosted a Flight by. A newer member Marcia Goren Weser Chairman, Joann Hodges; Secretary/Trea­ Service talk on asking the right informa­ had a byline on the Museums and Galleries surer, Linda Metcalf; and AE Scholarship tion, held a TV Channel phone bank during section of the Alamo Area Visitor’s Maga­ Chairman, Joann Hodges. the annual membership drive, and held a zine Fiesta Edition. W e’re proud of Marcia, Vancouver Island Chapter’s Roberta Brainstorming Session on such topics as an art critic and freelance writer. T ay lor is planning a study on sexual harass­ increasing the visibility of 99s locally, in­ Top of Texas Chapter’s Julie Schmitt, ment of women who work in aviation and creasing the number of flying events, plan­ instructing at Aero Valley Airport near Ft. would like any 99s who would like to ning programs to meet members’ needs and Worth, seven 99s and other helpers re­ participate in the study to contact her about interests, increase the involvement of 66s, painted Tradewind Airport letters and num­ sharing their workplace experiences with expanding 66 scholarships and to increase bers. Ann Piggott renewed her agreement her. She will be giving a presentation at the the members involved at events. They heard with Amarillo College to instruct the avia­ Canadian Women In Aviation Conference the State Director of Aviation update on tion ground school. She takes her students (Ed. note: see more about that in NOT AMS how Colorado Aviation funds have in this issue.) and can be reached at: been used and had a program on FAA #306 1641 McKenzie Avenue, Victo­ physiological training. Mick Wilson ria, B.C. V8N 5M4, Canada. One showed how to make a weather/route meeting of Vancouver Island 99s re­ profile in deciding “weather or not” to sulted in members using a profile form fly. If you need any ideas to spark your to interview one another for articles in chapter meetings, this is it. Maybe their newsletter, Tracking Outbound. Colorado members should put together The session proved to be fun as they a “what-to-how-to” manual. Lucille got to know each other better and Bledsoe was appointed to serve on the swapped information on “past lives” Denver International Airport’s Air and aviation interests. Show Advisory Committee. A wel­ Edmonton Area Chapter’s Linda come to LuEllen Blum, Julie Humphreys flew to Alaska with the Homwood, Nancy Reinhart (transfer Alberta Aviation Council from Oklahoma) and Mary Kayes (A.A.C.)Group Tour of the Alaska (transfer from Ohio). Highway to celebrate its 50th anni­ Efforts of members of the San An­ versary. Mary Oswald was elected Florida Gulf Stream 99s helped Selma Cronan celebrate tonio Chapter are paying off. Just President of the A.A.C., the first 50 years in aviation—1943-1993—with a surprise party. about any aviation activity in the area woman to be named president of an extends invitations to us to partici­ aviation organization of this size in pate. In March on a very cold day in an to FAA, Control Towers, Weather Ser­ Canada. Mary Bryant is now flying the equally cold hangar we sponsored a suc­ vices, etc. Linda Metcalf received her Pri­ S.T.A.R.S. (Shock, Trauma and Rescue cessful FAA safety seminar and chili lunch vate certificate. She flew her Piper Chero­ Service) helicopter in the Edmonton area. at Kerrville Aviation. Aviation weather was kee to the Russelville, Arkansas Fly-In and She is a specialist in survival and is enjoy­ the main topic with demonstrations of ver­ is rebuilding a Cessna 172 with her spouse. ing the challenges of her job very much. tigo included. In mid-April, the Second Mindy Welsh is currently working on an Gladys Bowditch attended an intense week- Annual Commemorative WWII Air Show Aviation Science degree at Clovis Commu­ long Instructor Refresher course and con­ was held for two days at Stinson Field nity College. Chapter members hosted the sidered it an “important and valuable ses­ sponsored by the Southside Chamber of 99 booth at the Amarillo Air Show. Joann sion.” Gladys and Mary Bryant, with Rosella Commerce with the support of the Hill Hodges, CFI of Amarillo Flight Academy Bjomson and Marlene Cameron, presented Country Squadron of the Confederate Air says this has been her busiest year and a successful Flying Companion Course. Force. The Ninety-Nines received a half hopes to acquire 66s and 99s from her British Columbia Coast Chapter mem­ page as well as a listing in their program. student list. Florene Watson, WASP, has bers flew to Victoria with a tour of the Flying Activities Chairman Ginny been a speaker at several 50 year reunions Aviation Museum. They listened at their McDaniel spearheaded our participation in of the WASP. She was an honoree at the annual Aviation Safety Seminar, to Mich­ both events. Norma Barr’s phone calling Washington D.C. Air Force Association elle Maguire, a multi-IFR flight instructor resulted in an impressive number of 99s with General McPeak and Bob Hope among at Coastal Pacific Aviation, as she reviewed participating in gate-handling, including the celebrities. Florene is on the BOD of procedures for uncontrolled airports, to Dr. two49 and l/2s Chet Blank and Jack Moore. Kritser Aviation Museum. Kathy Davis Patterson, aviation medical examiner, dis­ As a result, the Alamo Liaison Group of the received the Institute of Management Schol­ cuss stress management, to Scott Gardiner. Confederate Air Force requested that one arship for 1993-94. She is a CAP mission Aviation Safety Inspector for the FAA, Bonnie Porter, was held at Windsor Locks, Bradley Field, New England Connecticut and attendees were entertained Section, reported by Ray Holland, a 39-year veteran of that Eastern New Sikorsky and the VS-4450 flying boat res­ E ngland’s Anne toration, and Robert Maartens, FAA Safety Honer worked Standards, who demonstrated the “Barany very hard to make Chair.” At the semi-annual business meet­ this year’s Air ing attendees participated in Structured Race Classic finale Networking, a roundtables concept that a great success. proved to be a great success. From Several New En­ fundraising to newsletters, scholarships and gland pilots are all other committee areas, more creative participating. and productive ideas came out of the two New England 99s Norma Hagsl, Iris Dewhurst, Judith Kelley, Bess Walker From ENE: Anne hours spent in “S.N.” than in years of con­ and Anne Honer prepare for the Air Race Classic. Honer, Bess ventional meetings. International President give an update on flying in the United Walker, Iris Dewhurst, Norma Hagst, Karla Lu Hollander was a special guest. She spoke States and to Barney Dunbery, an ATC at Carroll, Judy Kelly, Connie Sprauer, Ann at the Saturday luncheon and also presented Boundary Bay Control Tower, who talked Mercer. From Western New England: the charter to the newest New England about the problems that result from conges­ Anne Howland and Trish Lang. Textron- Chapter, Katahdin Wings, represented by tion and people unclear about procedure at Lycoming sponsored an authentic New member Laura Smith. A welcome to Boundary Bay and how to avoid becoming England Clambake for all racers. Katahdin’s newest member, Danielle part of the problem when flying into this New England’s Spring Section meeting Martel, recent recipient of her Private. □ and other extremely busy airports.

On January 4, Massachusetts Governor William Weld proclaimed January as Aviation/Aerospace Education Month. Pictured at the State House, Boston, is FAA New England Regional Administrator Arlene B. Feldman offering her appreciation to the Governor, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the Massachusetts Aviation Education Council for their support o f aviation. At far right is Sheila Bauer, ENE 99s and FAA Aviation Education Programs Manager with Sherman Saltmarsh, Jr., Chairman of

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by Gene Nora Jessen Loretta Gragg holds a letter of Those who recognize the historical commendation Harkness Love. Twenty-five experi­ value of mementoes tangent to their signed by enced pilots were selected with 99s char­ lives, packrats, survivors who don't Winston ter member and past president Betty know what to do with boxes of junk, Churchill, a tiny Gillies the first WAFS member and and intense collectors all endow a mu­ compass taken Cornelia Fort its second. Fort's inspira­ seum. We aviation curious profit from from a German tion undoubtedly came from being aloft their largesse learning of our own avia­ prisoner of war, training a student in a Cub during the photos and a December 7,1941 attack on Pearl Har­ tion heritage and, in the case of 99s, book containing awaken to the remarkable foundation the checklists for bor. She garnered the sad distinction as built by our predecessors. each aircraft the first member of the WAFS to be Two collections take on timely sig­ flown by killed—in a midair collision in Texas nificance in light of the recent an­ ATA pilots. while ferrying a bomber. nouncement that U.S. combat aircraft As a nucleus of experienced pilots will no longer be withheld from female hp, 1937 J-2 Taylor Cub) named White started flying successfully, Jacqueline military pilots. Women pilots have Waltham Memorial Airport for the Cochran's idea of training lower-time flown in combat conditions before— British airfield. Our oral historian Judy pilots and introducing them into the unofficially, quietly, fatally, and largely Logue visited Wame and his museum WAFS was adopted. These trainees unrecognized. Their stories and evi­ as he struggled to preserve archival became the WFTD or the Women's Fly­ dence are to be found in The Ninety- material, photos and memorabilia in ing Training Detachment.. Eventually, Nines museum and archives. difficult conditions of humidity and both groups merged into the WASP or The British Air Transport Auxiliary temperature fluctuations. Judy told him Women Airforce Service Pilots at was formed in 1939 in Bristol, England, of The Ninety-Nines' state-of-the-art Sweetwater, Texas under the direction shortly after the declaration of WWII. archives area and that our organization of Jacqueline Cochran. These civilian The auxiliary evolved into ferrying would treasure and guard his collec­ women served their country in its time flights of 150 different aircraft and some tions if entrusted to us. of prodigious need with the greatest 414,984 flying hours over the next six Ben Wame's widow Rhoda recently distinction. Ironically, it was to be an years. Although most ATA members bequeathed her husband's ATA mu­ embarrassing number of years before were from England and Scotland, 286 seum collection to The Ninety-Nines their country recognized their sacrifi­ men and women came from North and for research, storage and display. Board cial contribution with the award of vet­ South America including 10 Canadi­ members Mary Lou Waite and Alexis eran status and benefits. ans, one from Chili and 275 from the Koehler saw to it that the collection was Through thoughtful and generous USA. Of the 174 who died during the safely transported (we do have friends gifts, The Ninety-Nines has accumu­ war, four were Canadian and 27 from who see a need and quietly open their lated significant WASP photos, archi­ the United States. A famous British pocketbooks) and a basic inventory has val material, oral/video histories and aviatrix, Amy Johnson Mollison, died been completed. memorabilia. A limited WASP display in the service of AT A, lost in the Thames A detailed inventory of the collection can be viewed in the museum area, estuary in 1941, her body never recov­ will be essential and time consuming, though additional fascinating material ered. The British are more forward and its eventual display an event greatly is presently stored due to a lack of thinking than those of the United States anticipated. The greatest appreciation display space. in using the talents of female pilots (to goes to Ben and Rhoda Wame for their An active campaign to complete our be fair, their need was earlier), and 25 foresight in recording the participation building's second floor is underway. women from the U.S. joined the ATA in British forces by some folks on the The ATA and WASP displays, along prior to the formation of the WASP. west side of the pond. with other collections on hold, will help Ben Wame, one of the first from the A better-known group, but narrowly to round out the story of women's par­ United States to join the ATA, thought so, is the WASP. To back up a little, in ticipation in aviation. Our organiza­ it appropriate that the ATA pilots be 1942 the American Air Transport Com­ tion has many worthy projects, but those remembered and memorialized in a mand announced a plan to utilize civil­ members with a special interest in our museum which he built on his farm in ian women pilots to ferry military air­ Resource Center museum and archives Millville, Pennsylvania. The lovely craft. They were to be called WAFS, are urged to make contact and help stone building sat on a hilltop on his Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, make the second floor display area a 1700-foot sod landing strip (for his 40 and were commanded by Nancy reality. 21st Century Fund

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Everyone wants to see into the future. Everyone wants to know what is around the next comer. It gives us confidence to be able to predict upcoming events. We feel satisfaction when we have predicted a successful outcome. Can we become fortune-tellers for The 99s? Well, maybe we can! The 21st Century Fund is a permanent endowment fund that will enable the organization to peer into the future and navigate the direction of events. In the past, the task of fund-raising has been on a project basis; and it has been very successful. The 21st Century Fund has established a standing “ways and means” committee. This allows fund-raising to be ongoing and active. It will also allow us to keep the expertise we have acquired and not be re-inventing ourselves with every project. Ninety-Nines can all become fortune-tellers by directing their energy into this project. Every single 99 can direct her resources into this Fund and influence how it is to be allocated. There will be many avenues of individual expression. Some 99s may want to purchase an insurance policy; others may benefit the funds in their wills; others may direct a trust to benefit The 99s. There will be as many avenues as there are individual preferences. The other part of the plan is to tap into corporate and outside individual resources. It may take many years for this fund to build to the sums needed to fully fund our projects. Yet if we all work toward a goal, we could be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. This a positive and creative way to assure that The 99s will grow and prosper into the next century. The Northwest Section made the first substantial commitment to the 21st Century Fund by donating over half of its reserve fund, $3,500, to start this fund-raising campaign. This Section challenges all other sections to match or supercede its 21st Century Fund Chairman Anita contribution. Will you take the challenge? Will you be the fortune-teller who Lewis receives a “giant” check in the amount of $3,500 from Northwest guarantees success? Section Governor Carolyn Carpp and We can predict the future. We can be successful and creative in the Section Treasurer Linda Marshall. The Section is challenging other sections to best sense. We can prime the 21st Century Fund and see it grow. We can make their own contributions to the be tellers of fortune ... our own fortune! Fund. The members of the Board and Executive Director Gragg met on Thursday afternoon for a Leadership Training Session led by Joyce Wells, followed by open discussion. The next morning, governors representing 10 sections joined the Board and Gragg for the regular meeting. Five candidates were presented by the Nominating Committee for the two director positions in the upcoming election. They include Connie Wilds, R. J. McGlasson, Anita Lewis, Jaye Howes and Carolyn Carpp. Joyce Wells reported on the two upcoming conventions. The packets for this year's Portland convention have been mailed to all members. The 1994 Report of Spring convention will be held in Norfolk, Virginia. Executive Director Gragg reported that the current membership is 6,675. Board of Directors The Finance Committee presented a “no frills - bare bones” budget to the Board which was approved for presentation to our members at the annual business meeting in Portland. Copies will be mailed to all Chapter Chairmen as Meeting soon as possible. Pat Ward presented proposed Bylaws, and R. J. McGlasson presented the April 1-4, 1993 proposed Standing Rules on behalf of Chairman Diane Cozzi. Parliamentarian Betty Green assisted with the discussion. The Board made their recommen­ by Director Mary Lou Waite dation on each proposed change and is hopeful this will help members and save time at the business meeting. Gayl Henze presented a report from the Election Procedures Committee, and Carolyn Carpp presented updated Grievance Com­ mittee rules. A new Membership Directory Committee of Jaye Howes, Doris Abbate and Connie Wilds was established to study and make recommendations for future directories. The Jan/Feb. Ninety-Nine NEWS article from President Hollander was discussed thoroughly and the results of the survey reviewed. A new NEWS committee of Lu Hollander, Alexis Koehler and Doris Abbate was appointed to establish additional proce­ dures and policy and to review content prior to publication. Jody McCarrell reported on the 1996 World Precision Flight Championships to be held in the USA. She suggested ways of Above: Toasting Loretta, standing third from left, are (standing) Pat Ward, Susie Sewell, A. participation and funding for the project. Lee Orr, Betty Green, Lois Erickson, R. J. McGlasson, Doris Abbate, Mary Lou Waite, Lu All four Award of Merit nominees were Hollander, Joyce Wells, Alexis Koehler, Jaye Howes, Marie Chriistensen, and (kneeling) Gini approved to receive their awards at the Sutherland, Stacy Hamm, Carolyn Carpp, Judy Rinehart, Barbara Mead, Cathie Fraser, Gayl Henze, Nancy Rand, Hut Ferree and Connie Wilds. banquet during the Portland convention. Awards will be presented to the WASPs, H. Right: Past President Susie Sewell Glenn Buffington, Loma deBlicquy and admires the inscribed silver tray Commander Rosemary Mariner. presented to Executive Director Loretta A special celebration to commemorate Gragg to commemorate her 25 years of Executive Director Loretta Gragg’s 25 years service to The 99s, Inc. of service and employment with our organization was held on Saturday with a special cake and toasts. The meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m. on Sunday. She served as editor of The 99 was the “Belle of the Ball.” At a party WYNEMA NEWS from 1956 - 1960 and continued in her honor, she was recognized by the “NEMA” serving on the magazine staff for many section and received the Key to the MASONHALL more years. She had held most chapter City from El Paso city officials. and South Central Section offices. Nema left us knowing she was a Serving as section historian, she edited very important member of the 99s, and and published the section history book that she was loved by more members The Oklahoma Chapter lost a in 1971. than she could ever imagine. great friend and dedicated Ninety- Nema was an avid supporter of the A life member of the 99s, she was Nine on May 25, 1993. Forest of Friendship, NIFA and the also a member of International Flying Nema Masonhall learned to fly chapter’s annual events, the Okie Farmers and the Order of Fifinella. and joined the Oklahoma Chapter in Derby proficiency air derby and the Nema is survived by her husband 1941. She became a WASP trainee flying companion seminar. of many years, Mase Masonhall. in 1943. Nema had also been a Two weeks prior to her death, The Oklahoma Chapter will award school teacher and computer Nema had just attended her 75th an aviation scholarship in honor and operater on a seismograph crew consecutive South Central Section memory of Nema. during her working years. meeting in El Paso, Texas, where she Blue Skies, Nema. We love you.

“From the Real Top” Update office of President were contacted by the Nominating Committee Corrections to the article from the Jan/Feb issue of the NEWS but chose not to run in opposition to Marie Christensen. I did not by Lu Hollander intend to imply that Christensen urged RJ Reynolds letter writing on her own; it was a voice vote consensus taken at the annual meeting. Of the 34 items listed in the chronological information The organizational audit donated by Christensen was provided in the “From the Real Top” article, seven letters incorrectly attributed to the year 1985. It was actually donated in requested corrections, clarifications and/or retractions to the 1984, seven years prior to the request for a copy. following items. My article referred to a letter allegedly written in the summer Sylvia Paoli did not contact General Aviation News nor of 1991 by Virginia Mattiza. Mattiza acknowledges her Feb. initiate the article that appeared in that publication; I never 1992 letter but disclaims the other letter. I only have a copy of thought she did and did not mean to so imply. She did not state the 1992 letter. that a write-in vote was “out of order.” A Board advisory directed Marie Christensen to advise Referring to Article VIII, her written legal opinion was that members to withhold Forest of Friendship donations pending an “requirements effectively preclude any write-in votes for any inquiry into deductibility. position, inasmuch as there is (1) no way for verification of those I stand corrected on the legal description of the Forest’s tax requirements to be made by the Nominating Committee and (2) exempt status. Land is not tax exempt. The Forest has no stand­ no way for any write-in candidate to have complied with the alone tax exemption; members were directed to make Intent to Seek Election requirement.” contribution checks to the City of Atchison which is exempt. Neither Sylvia Paoli nor Marie Christensen was required to Regarding the deductibility of contributions made before attend the preliminary session of the fall 1992 Board meeting; November 1990, both City and Forest officials maintain the both notified me they were otherwise committed. Forest has operated under City auspices since its formation. The letters sent to the California Bar Association were Pat Forbes was not an “afterthought” in volunteering to go letters of formal complaint against Sylvia, not just letters being to Atchison, Kansas, to review Forest of Friendship financial “critical”; the Bar Association subsequently ruled there were no records. Both of us agreed to go with Board approval, and steps grounds for action. to resolution were initiated. Sylvia Paoli’s decision to resign as legal counsel for the 99s Two letters requested clarification on Virginia Matizza’s was unexpected, but no prior notice was necessary. Her suspension, and subsequent reinstatement, of her membership. cooperation in the transition has been exemplary in the ensuing Both felt the grievance hearing was held improperly; however, months. the hearing was held according to published rules established The motion to move control of conventions from sections to for handling a grievance procedure. International was made in April 1977 and implemented with the In the article I said Headquarters’ staff, without notifying me, 1988 convention in Shangri-La, Oklahoma. issued an unscheduled mailing that included Marie The Blue Ribbon Committee was formed in 1989. It was Christensen’s disclaimer of the anonymous letter, “From the incorrectly stated that the committee was chaired by Thon Top.” (I’ve always been sure Marie did not author the letter, and I Griffith and dealt with election procedures. Rather, the committee had given approval for her disclaimer to be included in the next was chaired by Pat Roberts and studied dues structure, fund­ available mailing.) I have subsequently discussed this incident raising and methods of increasing the efficiency of HQ through with HQ staff, and we have reached a point of understanding. It the acquisition of more modern equipment. was a matter of miscommunication, and I apologize for A “petition,” as used in the article, is the legal term for a misinterpreting HQ’s efforts. lawsuit in the State of Oklahoma. The intent of this article was to inform, not to offend or In 1990 several possible candidates qualified to run for the discredit anyone mentioned in it. KRISTIN GLICK-NUCKOLLS MARTHA VELESKY We hear all too often about the aviation pioneers and early pilots who pass on to Members of All-Ohio Chapter are new horizons and we feel pain at their passing. Somehow, though, we feel even more greatly saddened with the loss of Chap­ pain when a bright and shiny rising star in our aviation community is taken from ter Chairman Martha Velesky who us too soon. Those of us involved in aviation lost a wonderful friend in an passed away Saturday, May 15, 1993. unfortunate accident on May 1, 1993, at DeKalb Airport when Kristin Glick- Martha gave a lot of inspiration to chap­ Nuckolls lost her life. ter members and was always there to Kristin brought her special vitality to enliven everything she did. Her friendship support our activities. We will miss her was an asset that we valued highly. We all will suffer from the lack of her brilliant greatly. Submitted by Connie McConnelL smile and vibrant personality. She joined the Chicago Ninety-Nines and made an immediate commitment to their success. From her first meeting, she not only was RAYMOND KAMM generous with her time, but dynamic and creative about her participation. Kristin Raymond Kamm, who helped to teach raised her hand and volunteered over and over again. She was currently serving as his wife of 25 years Patricia to fly and the Chapter Recording Secretary, Safety Education Chairman and Illinois State who encouraged her to get her certifi­ Operation Skywatch Chair. She made new friends out of many of the aviation cate and her instrum ent rating, died at business people during the past two years when she managed the Vendor Sales for a San Luis Obispo hospital on May 3, the 1992 and 1993 IFR/VFR Safety Seminar in Northbrook. And these are just a 1993. Mr. Kamm graduated as an aero­ few of her activities. You couldn’t ask for a better volunteer. nautical engineer. He was employed for Kristin flew well and often. She handled an airplane with serious regard for its 28 years with Douglas Aircraft Com­ capabilities—and cautious observance of her own abilities and limitations. She pany in Long Beach, California, as chief used some of her air time to fly with newcomers to aviation, sharing with them the of designs and structure design. He was joy of flight. She genuinely enjoyed these first flight missions. She wanted to become assistant chief designer on the DC-9, an instructor and was a finalist in the Amelia Earhart Scholarship competition for chief designer of the Lunar Excursion her Instrument Rating. Module that was a Douglas proposal, Kristin didn’t limit herself to just The Ninety-Nines. She was a glider pilot who chief engineer of LPL Technical Services spent at least as much volunteer time at Sky-Soaring, her glider airport. Kristin took (Israeli Aircraft), in addition to other people for introductory rides and was looking forward to the time when she could projects like the Douglas Skyraider, begin instructing. She was working on the Glider Instructor rating. She was indeed Dauntless, and A4 Skyhawk. He taught an ambassador for general aviation. Kristin’s husband, Lance, an active pilot who aeronautical engineering at Cal Poly works with Avemco Insurance, was honored as our 49 1 /2 of the year for all his and was a member of the San Luis participation this year. He has our love and support. Pilots Association. Memorials may be How her little Cessna crashed that day might never be known, but how her life made to SIDS Foundation, P.O. Box affected so many of ours will always be remembered. Blue skies and sunshine 1549, Santa Monica, California 90406. always, Kristin. We won't forget you. Submitted by Marlene Winters, Chicago Area. We extend our sympathy to Patricia and their children. it glimpse o f ftfsurrection I am standing upon the grass beside the runuiay. Hearby a small singleengine plane starts up. She moves CAROL ANN MILLER slowly at first down the tai(iway to the end of the runway. After a brief instrument checfand warmup she The Michigan Chapter lost a fervent begins to rod briskly down the runway. She is an object o f beauty, strength, and purring determination as she aviatrix April 27,1993. Carol Ann Miller, passes me. 51, often flew with her co-pilot mother, Halfway down the runway her wheels leave the earth as she seemsjoyously to leap into the air. I stand Betty Miller, also a member of the Michi­ and watch her climb eagerly into the sky, becoming smaller and smaller until she is just a little speckof white gan Chapter, in Carol’s airplane. She cloud rising over the distant hills. “Then someone at my side says, will be sorely missed. The prose to the Vhere, she 'sgone." left was submitted by Nancy Brandon gone where? gone from my sight, that is ad. She is just as large with her brightly painted fuselage and gleaming wings as she was when she left my side. She is just as able to bear her load of living freight to the and read by Father Paul Guoan at the place ofdestination. Her diminishedsize is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side service for Carol. It was written by Sara says, Vhere, she s gone," there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad Longino Dickinson, a prospective mem­ \ ^ shout, Vhere she comes!!! *______...and that is dying.______by Sara Dickinson ^ / ber of the North Georgia Chapter, who died of cancer in March of 1978. JANICE MARIE DYER Janice Marie Dyer passed away March 3, 1993 from cancer. Jan was the wife of DOROTHY HOMSLEY Long time Inland Chapter member, Univair Aircraft Corporation president, Stephen E. Dyer. Jan, with Steve whom she Dorothy Homsley, went to New Hori­ married in 1967, was active and well known in the general aviation community. She zons on March 29th at the age of 79. was Secretary/Treasurer for Univair Aircraft Corporation. Dorothy was an accountant for 16years. Jan was bom March 22, 1945 in San Francisco, California and moved with her A flight instructor and charter pilot for family to Denver, Colorado in 1947. She attended the University of Colorado and 23 years, she retired in 1982. Condo­ Metro State College in Denver. She held a commercial certificate and was an active lences to her sons, grandchildren and member of the Colorado Pilots Association, Colorado Civil Air Patrol, the EAA and great-grandchildren. Submitted by Judy The Ninety-Nines. Jan was an avid contributor to the Mile High Air Derbies. She was Whitson, chairman of Inland Chapter. an Aviation Resource speaker for the Denver Public Schools and was active in the Boy Scouts of America. 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