flw U B iw ius OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION Volume 9 Number 7 September 1982 Janet Green, who served as one of the USPFT check pilots, checks out the tanks on Craig Bur- lette’s airplane. Amelia Shepherd (right) was on hand to see that the navigation phase of the USPFT trials went smoothly.

Craig Burlette found a quiet place to work out his flight planning for the USPFT competition.

First local USPFT competition held in New Orleans

by Patsy Zeringue

The first local competition for the United for navigation and spot landings. John Mal­ States Proficiency Flight Team was held on oney, of the New Orleans Levee Board, June 11 and 12 at Lakefront Airport in New offered the use of two way radios for the Orleans, Louisiana. This local event, as well judges and through management with air­ as many other forthcoming local meets, are port staff, was able to bring our judges to the first steps toward making the team their runway positions. which will represent our country in the A very special person to New Orleans 99s World Competition in August 1983 in Skien, on this day was Kirk Menard who is a cap­ Norway. tain with Royale Airlines. Mr. Menard has All pilots living in Louisiana, Mississippi, judged in many NIFA competitions, and Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ten­ helped brief the judges by going over the nessee and North Carolina who held at least necessary criteria for judging as explained in a Private Pilot Certificate with 100 logged the correspondence we received from Inter­ hours were eligible to enter. Entries were national Headquarters. limited to the first thirty qualified pilots. As it Janet and Don Green’s assistance was turned out, only eight pilots competed. This very much appreciated. Janet served as was a much smaller number than we had check pilot and, with Don, helped us spot­ USPFT Chief Judge Evelyn Studlick awards the anticipated; however, we considered it a ting the landings. Assistant chief judge Mary first place trophy to Lisa Cook. good start. Since most of us were novices at Donahue also served as a check pilot. Pat judging a proficiency flight contest, we con­ Besselman, chapter chairman, was the safety scientiously and diligently undertook our judge. Gloria Burlette served in the capacity super day. Three overall winners were selec­ assigned tasks. of registration chairman. Ede Brandon, Linda ted based on the scores in three areas. Lisa Mistress of task assignments and chief Charles, Jerry Maillion (EAA) and Nick Cook, New Orleans 99, was the top scoring judge was Evelyn Studlick, who did a fantas­ Fisher (EAA) helped out as check pilots and contestant followed by John Wascom, 2nd tic job. Evelyn helped to round up a lot of spotters. Judy Maggiore was called upon place and Mark Diblan, 3rd place. Pilot pro­ people who are well-deserving of our thanks with her pedagogical expertise to construct ficiency in the flying of a single-engine light for their assistance in pulling off a successful the written test which was given on Friday airplane was measured in flight planning, competition. Don Muzeroll, FAA Accident night prior to Saturday’s flight events. She navigation and landing skills. Lisa and John Prevention Specialist, presented each of the flew as check pilot too. Thanks are extended are eligible to participate in the regional contestants a safety award. Mr. Muzeroll to Joe D’Antonio and Norma Gautier for competition and Mark will be an alternate has long been an active supporter of the 99s their help in judging, and Brian and David contestant. and consistently seeks to offer his services Burlette for their help in marking our lines. If any 99s would like more information on to us. Terry Abry, at Lakefront Tower and New Orleans’ weather proved warm with some do’s and don’ts of conducting their Chuck Schuler, assistant tower chief at a bit of an interesting cross wind present for own local USPFT competitions, get in touch Moisant Airport, helped to coordinate events the landings, but for the most part, it was a with Evelyn Studlick in New Orleans. fflffffB ffE W S OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION

PUBLISHER VOLUME9 NUMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 1982 The Ninety-Nines, Inc. EDITOR Lu Hollander EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Nema Masonhall This Month In The 99 NEWS Nancy Smith ADVERTISING MANAGER Contents Norma Vandergriff First USPFT Competition ...... 2 EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Jan Million New Ratings ...... 4 Calendar ...... 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The President's Message...... 5 Loretta Gragg Legislation Information ...... 6 HEADQUARTERS SECRETARY 66 Information ...... 6 Pat A. Harper Membership T ip s ...... 7 Safety Education ...... 7 International Officers New Horizons...... 8 PRESIDENT International Committee C hairm en...... 10 Marilyn Copeland Book Review ...... 10 1308 Kevin Road Wichita, KS 67208 Whirly-Girl Scholarships Available ...... 11 VICE-PRESIDENT NIFA Report ...... 11 Charlene Falkenberg 13 Scholarships Awarded ...... 12 618 S. Washington St Convention '82 Overview ...... 14 Hobart, IN 46342 First International Convention ...... 20 SECRETARY Chapter News ...... 21 Barbara Goetz AE First Day Covers ...... 40 8041 Ravinia Cl. Air Racing Update ...... 41 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 TREASURER Advertising Betty Jane Schermerhorn R.R. #1 Bob’s Bar-B-Que ...... 5 Dunrobin, Ontario KOA 1TO Canada TRS-80 Computers ...... 7 Board of Directors Letters from Am elia ...... 10 Ruth Dobrescu Phoenix Calendars ...... 15 Janet Green The Windsock ...... 17 Judy Hall 3D Marketing ...... 19 Gene Nora Jessen Plane Things ...... 20 Hazel Jones C ontact!...... 40 Classified ...... 41 The 99 NEWS Cessna Aircraft ...... 44 International Headquarters Terminal Dr & Amelia Earhart Lane P O. Box 59965 Will Rogers World Airport O N THE COVER: Heading for St. Louis and the Oklahoma City, OK 73159 International Convention are 99 NEWS staff mem­ (405) 682-4425 bers Nancy Smith and Lu Hollander and Interna­ tional Ways and Means Chairman Dana Gibson Circulation Information (center).

The 99 NEWS is published 10 times yearly. Annual subscription rate is $7.00 and is included as part of the annual membership of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Subscriptions are available to non-mem­ bers at the rate of $15 per year. Post­ master: Controlled circulation postage paid at Oklahoma city and additional entry offi­ ces. (ISSN 0273-608X)

M*mtwrahlp Count 8,620 •• ot August 2 8 ,19S2 New Ratings Calendar SEPTEMBER O C T . 8-10 - EM PIR E S T A T E 300, Stewart Air port, Newburgh, New York. 300 mile round robin air Middle East Section SEP. 1 - 99 NEWS D E A D L IN E for October issue. race. Race kits available. Send $4.00 to the Empire Barbara Baron - W. Va. Mountaineer - SEP. 2-6 - O L D S O U T H F L Y -IN *82, Tullahoma, State 300, c/o Patricia G . Barone, Wurtsboro Air CFII Tennessee. Sponsored by Tennessee Valley Sport port, Wurtsboro, N Y 12790. Aviation Assn. For info: Jimmy Snyder, 5315 Ring New England Section O C T . 9 - P O K E R R U N sponsored by the New gold Rd., Chattanooga, T N 37412. Carol Phelps - Connecticut - CFII Orleans 99s. Terminus airport: Patterson, LA. For SEP. 2-6 - WASP CONVENTION, Cleveland, more information contact Pat Besselman. OH. North Central Section O C T . 9 - W IS -S K Y R U N , Stevens Point, WI. Race Glnl Sutherland - Greater Detroit Area SEP. 9-12 - N O R T H W E S T S E C T IO N Meeting kits available from Cathy Smith, 1022 Royalton, - AGI Red Lion Motor Inn, Portland, OR. Sponsored by Waupaca, W I 54981. $3. the Columbia Cascade Chapter. Highlights include a O C T . 15-17 - A U T U M N G O L D AIR R A L L Y E , Dorothy Bobrowicz - Greater Detroit Columbia River cruise and flights to Mount St. Hel Asheville, N C . Entry kit $3, entry fee $20 (after Oct. Area - IFR ens. For information contact Betty Prakken, 24401 10, $25). All pilots invited to participate, any type S. Skylane Drive, Canby, OR 97013, (503) 266 7795. Donna Rupe- Indiana- IFR, COMM, CFI single or twin aircraft. Impoundment Oct. 16. Con Esther Wyandt - Indiana - CFII, CFIME SEP. 10-12 - S O U T H E A S T S E C T IO N Meeting tact Louise White, P.O. Box 625, Fletcher, N C Mary Anglin - Michigan - CFII Huntsville Madison County Airport, Huntsville, AL. 28732. Ph. 704/684 7220. Pat Frierson, Chairman. Ann Baughman - Michigan - IFR O C T . 16-17 - JA C K S O N C O U N T Y AIR S H O W , Renate McLaughlin - Michigan - CFII SEP. 11 - CAPITAL PROFICIENCY RACE, Jackson County Airport, Pascagoula, MS. Static Marci Glaesemann - Minnesota - CFII Dulles International Airport (IA D ) Virginia. Rain displays 9:00 a.m. Aerobatics and demonstrations Date September 12. Open to all pilots and SEL or 12:00 Saturday and 1:00 Sunday. FREE ADMIS Hope B. Isaacson - Minnesota - IFR M EL stock aircraft. C o pilots need not be licensed. SION. Contact Obie S. Young, P.O. Box 1727, Pas Kristi J. Iverson - Minnesota • Entry fee $25. Entry kit $3 (applicable to entry fee) cagoula, MS 39567. Ph. (601) 475-5136. can be obtained from G erda Ruhnke, 11208 W edge Helicopter O C T . 29-31 - S A L IN A S H IS & H E R S G R E A T Dr., Reston, VA. 22090, (703) 471-1978. Deadline is P U M P K IN C L A S S IC . 250 mile round robin air Pat Weir - Wisconsin - IFR August 1, 1982, with entry limited to first 25 appli­ race. Entries accepted August 1 through October cants. Aircraft parking courtesy of Page Avjet Corp. Northwest Section 15. Race kits available. Send $3 to Salinas His & Carol Cansdale - Greater Seattle - 727 S E P. 17-19 - 13th A N N U A L E A A E A S T C O A S T Hers, c/o Lynne Kastel, P.O. Box 5494, Salinas, C A FLY-IN, sponsored by East Coast EAA Chapters. 93905 or call (408) 449 1251. Fit. Engineer Pancake breakfast* forums, seminars, demonstra O C T . 30 - A E SE M IN A R , Hutchinson Community tions, static displays, awards, seaplane ramp. Con­ Lyn Clark - Idaho - ATP College, Hutchinson, KS. 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Contact tact: Gene Brown, 9028 Hickory Hill Avenue, Lan- Karen Marchbanks - Idaho - CFI Barbara Price at 913/663 9868 or 913/663 3144; or ham, M D 20706, (301) 577-3070 or Bob Wallace, Karen Werner - North Dakota - COMM Ed Burger at 913/665 3500. Speakers include Marilyn 1800 Kittyhawk Rd., Baltimore, M D 21220, (301) Copeland and Muriel Earhart Morrissey. 686 9242 or 686 3279. South Central Section O C T . 3 1 -N O V . 5 - A IR C R A F T O W N E R S A N D OCTOBER Cindy Shonk - El Paso - Citation P IL O T S Association 27th annual Convention and Gaye Durbin - Houston - IFR OCT. 1 - 99 NEWS D E A D L IN E for November Industry Exhibit, featuring the Plantation Party. Avi­ Joy Parks - Houston - ATP issue. ation seminars, training programs, exhibits, enter O C T 1-2 - N Y -N J S E C T IO N Meeting. Island Inn, tainment. Las Vegas, NV. For information, please Carol Phillips - Houston - IFR call (301)951 3947. Carole Ragland - Houston - IFR Westbury, Long Island, N Y . Contact Kathryn Lus- teg, 155 Middleville Rd., North Port, N Y 11768 or NOVEMBER Helen Slmonette • Houston - CFII Carol Richard, 35 W . Adams St., E. Islip, N Y 11730. N O V . 1 - 99 NEWS D E A D L IN E for December Janie Bailey - Lubbock - COMM. IFR OCT. 1-3 - EAST CANADA FALL SECTION issue. Meeting, Ramada Airport Inn, Toronto, Ontario. N O V . 6 - H IG H S K Y D E R B Y U .S.A . Midland Southeast Section Hosted by the First Canadian Chapter. Regional Air Terminal, Midland, Texas. Headquar Anita Sasser- Tennessee - IFR O C T . 1-3 - S O U T H W E S T S E C T IO N Meeting, ters: Aquila Aero. Cross country proficiency flights Barbara Baron - West Virginia Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa, C A . PAR terminus. involving Time-Distance-Fuel and Navigation Skills. Mountaineer - CFII OCT. 3-7 - “AIRCRAFT RESTORATION: HOW Entry Fee: $50. per person, each aircraft category Marlene Van Buren - Florida Gulf T O ”, offered by the Smithsonian Institution. Fea event. FAA N A A Sporting License $12.50. Open to Stream - A&P tures hands-on workshops at the Paul E. Garber men and women Pilot in Command. Entries close Nov. 1, 1982. Write High Sky Derby U.S.A., P.O. Dottle Westby - Florida Gulf Stream - Facility (formerly Silver Hill), the world famous pres ervation, restoration and storage facility where the Box 6393 A.T.S., Midland, Texas 79701 0024. Seaplane masterpieces which appear in the National Air and DECEMBER Space Museum have been restored. For information D E C . 11-13 - H IG H S K Y S K IER S U .S .A . Steam Southwest Section on course content, registration and accommoda boat Springs, Colorado. Downhill Slalom and Cross Connie Taskel Arnold - Arizona tions please write: Selected Studies, A & I 1190A, Country Skiing. Open to men and women. Reserva Smithsonian Institution, Wash., D C 20560. Sundance - IFR tions: Scandinavian Lodge, P.O. Box 5040, Steam Clydene Hauprich - Arizona Sundance OCT. 8-10 - SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION boat Village, Colorado 80499. Entry Fee: $25. Entries -IFR Meeting, Hilton Inn, Bossier City, LA, Shreveport close Dec. 7,1982. High Sky Skiers U.S.A., P.O. Box Chapter, hosting. Contact Helen Wray for reserva 6393 A.T.S., Midland, Texas 79701 0024. Ronna Poplawsky - Arizona Sundance tions and information. -CFII Kathy Malone - Bakersfield - IFR Dottl Ray - Bakersfield - CFI Paula Bazar - San Fernando Valley - NOTAM NOTAM COMM Virginia Rainwater - San Fernando For those convention-goers who Remember, the deadline for Novem­ Valley - CFI did not have an opportunity to order ber’s issue of The 99 NEWS is Oc­ Misti Vreeland - San Fernando Valley - photographs from the official conven­ COMM tober 1! tion photographer ... drop Jean Yake Ferrel Salen - San Gabriel Valley - a note describing the photo in ques­ IFR tion, and she will be able to locate and Lois Letzrlng - Santa Clara Valley - print a copy for you. Copies are $5 for CFI either a 3x5 or 5x7 print. Write to Billie Allen-U ta h -M E L Photo Services, 7865 Procyon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89118. : The President’s Message

by International President Marilyn Copeland

I am extremely pleased and honored for your confidence in events, cross reference with your 99 membership directory and electing me as the 27th President of the Ninety-Nines. Certainly, I have a simple way of finding out “How to do it” for a particular am just as interested and have a much greater membership activity. The 99 NEWS and the Membership Directory are great strength for accomplishing our goals than did our first president sources of information. from Kansas, Amelia Earhart. A strong chapter Plan of Action Program which is published As your new president, my energies will be devoted toward early in the year will enhance the success of most chapters’ meet­ continued positive and constructive up-to-date goals to benefit the ing and activity attendance and keep their membership active. entire membership. To succeed as an organization, we must be May I suggest that those plans include at least one airmarking per organized —but we must be organized for the benefit of the chapter per year? This past year we had a total of 64 airmarkings member — not for the organization. reported — let’s have at least 185 next year. Planning chapter Under Janet’s fine leadership, we have been “ On the Go.” She aviation activities which put 99 members back into the air — has challenged us to emulate her and great strides have been made FLYING — such as USPFT competition, a proficiency air race, a in the development of a meaningful Careers Program, the poker run, mystery race or speed race will add greatly to member­ Resource Center and the USPFT. ship benefits. Great challenges still lie ahead for all of us, but — working The 99s are unique, inasmuch as we have more meaningful together in close communication and active participation within active projects than most other organizations. By becoming active our 99 network of chapters, sections, international committee in project work, most members are excited to renew their mem­ chairmen, Board of Directors and International Headquarters bership. Today, if every 99 member would personally commit —we can make dreams into realities. herself to active participation in chapter projects and work with Some of those dreams include much more emphasis on mem­ one other woman pilot to become a 99 member, by August, 1983, bership on a one-to-one basis. Many women pilots are not 99 we would have over 9,999 members. members simply because they have never been asked. Just as Certainly, we can perpetuate the lofty goals of those 99 Charter importantly, we need to keep our present members. Why not ask members in 1929 — we will continue to be a positive force in the at least one other person to attend your chapter activity or meet­ aviation community — often leading the way — making DREAMS ing each month? INTO REALITIES!! Encouraging women who are working on their private license to become a 66 and eventually a 99 is the focus of the 66 Program. The new “Seek and Keep” Membership committee will be report­ ing to you often — at least ten times a year, with the valuable tool The St. Louis Convention was a grand success. Special con­ for chapter planning — The 99 NEW S. By reading the NEWS, you gratulations go to Convention Chairman Laura Sellinger, the can find out the names of chapters who sponsor interesting Greater St. Louis Chapter and the North Central Section for all of their planning and effort to make this an outstanding meeting. The fly-in to Bi-State Parks Airport was handled very smoothly and the courtesies received were much appreciated. Registration NOTAM and general arrangements for the meeting were superb — which The City of San Jose, California, is actively recruiting leaves all of us to look forward to New Orleans in 1983 — where qualified applicants for Senior Airport Noise Specialist. It is the good times roll! an excellent career opportunity for aviation professionals seeking a rewarding and challenging career in the specialized field of airport noise abatement/sound monitoring. The position reports to the Deputy Director, Airport Operations and Environmental Compliance, and supervises an Airport Noise Specialist. The incumbent will direct the operation of the Airport Sound Monitoring Bob’s Bar-B-Q of Ada System to provide noise data in compliance with state and other applicable noise laws. Particulars on the job include: Famous Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q SALARY: $25,476-$30,960/yr. and Homemade Pies QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. degree in air transportation, airport management or related field, and one (1) year experience in sound measurement/noise abatement or other directly comparable experience in the aviation Open 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. Closed Sunday & Monday industry. (405)332-9803 2 0 0 4 N. Broadway APPLY: Call or write City of San Jose Employment Office, 801 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95110-1779, (408) Ada, Oklahoma 277-4204 for an application. Within Walking Distance of Airport FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday, September 30, 1982. , , . 7 ~ m Legislation Information 66 Information —5------by Carol Zander Let them eat cake Each chapter is encouraged to have spe­ cial 66 meetings. Each member should invite Student starts are down; aircraft manu­ uses more per hour, you would be paying a student pilot. Part of the business meeting facturers are singing the blues as sales, par­ even more into the coffers of the “Trust” or program could be devoted to the 66. Ask ticularly single engine, slump; the FAA revis­ fund. (As of May 31, 1982, the Trust fund a CFI, either a chapter member or one you es its forecast for 1993 general aviation flight had a balance of just under $4.4 BILLION.) know is able to relate well in a ground school hours and aircraft downward; airlines are The $235 a year tax can only serve to atmosphere, to attend. Ask the students to teetering on the brink of financial disaster. further depress the aviation industry. It can write down questions about their flying or Midst all this gloom and doom, FAA only further the idea of general aviation as a anticipated written exam and have an answer Administrator Helms has responded in a “ luxury available to a select few,” as Mr. Del and discussion period. This time period letter to John Baker, President, AOPA, Balzo stated in his letter to the editor (July- could be brief, maybe during a lunch break. which states in part: August, 1982). As the “select few” become You could schedule a special segment at “Our review of AOPA press releases indi­ fewer and fewer, how can the FAA predict a each meeting, or every other meeting, devot­ cates the average member has an average “doubling of traffic, largely general aviation, ed to 66s to talk about weather interpreta­ income of $52,000 per year and flies approx­ over the next ten years?” tion (invite a weather man for the program), imately 200 hours per year. The difference If, indeed, this doubling of traffic occurs, it VORs, ADF, clouds, weight and balance, between the AO PA’s proposed 8.54 tax and will be made up largely of corporate, air taxi etc. Here again, a CFI or Ground School the Administration’s 124 tax on aviation and commuter aircraft, all of which can Instructor in attendance would be advisa­ gasoline is $67 per year. Despite an objec­ charge off the taxes paid to either business ble. If your chapter sponsors any type of tive review, we at the FAA can find no logic expense or the cost of a ticket to a pas­ aviation seminar, this is the ideal time to find as to why an AOPA member would desire to senger. Where does that leave the private potential 66 and/or 99 members. exclude himself from all the potential benef pilot who uses his aircraft for personal There may be students who will discon­ its of the NAS (National Airspace System transportation? Either driving his/her car tinue their training because they become Plan) for $67 per year. It is the Administra­ or, as in several cases I have heard of, get­ discouraged at some point. If we can encour­ tion’s position that users of specific services ting around the system by flying an unin­ age student pilots to continue their training, provided by the Government should be the sured, unregistered aircraft from a private our numbers will increase. Let them know sources of funding for these services.” strip, using automotive gas. That’s one way we had our moments of doubt also, and Golly, that sounds pretty good to me. I’d of “saving a buck.” talking with someone who understood helped be willing to send the FAA $67 a year to be Mr. Helms, a most charming, friendly, us to continue and fulfill our desire to able to participate in this plan — as soon as I intelligent gentleman, has been away too become pilots. Let them know it is all save up enough to buy my black boxes for long from grass roots flying and pilots. In his worthwhile the first time they take off as “the traffic alert and collision avoidance sys­ abbreviated biography release by the White Pilot in Command. Ask a CFI member (if tem, microwave landing system (MLS) and House on March 3, 1981 it states: you have one) to go up with her and allay Mode S with data link.” “ Mr. Helms retired in 1980 as Chairman some of her apprehension. I’m sure glad that we’re going to be given of the Board of Piper Aircraft Corporation, You will find most students welcome the the choice to exclude ourselves from all having been elected to that post in Sep­ opportunity to fly with someone; when your these potential benefits though, as I don’t tember, 1978. He served as president of chapter has a flying activity, invite a student know if my 172 would have a useful load Piper from July, 1974 through September, to join you. She will be thrilled, and at the after I install all this. 1978 and as chief executive officer from same time, probably ask you questions However, there’s no way we can exclude July, 1974 through September, 1979. about the 99s. ourselves from paying despite the fact that Previously, Mr. Helms was Group Vice Suggested guidelines for setting up a 66 we may never use the fancy gadgetry. And, President of the Bendix Corporation and program are available. If you are interested the $67 is added on to the almost $163 you President of the Norden Division of United in obtaining a copy, please contact me at 126 would be paying at the 8.54 rate. This is Technologies.” W. Hickory, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. based on a 9.57 gph burnout. If your airplane The questions are: When was the last time Mr. Helms flew a small, minimally equipped aircraft? (Mr. Helms received his flight training in the U.S. Navy, as a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots Gifts to International Headquarters Association and was the first aviator to exceed 1,000 mph in combat aircraft. You Memorials can’t do that in a Cherokee 140!) When was the last time Mr. Helms paid for his aircraft, Pat Davis, Santa Clara Valley Chapter Judy and Les Wagner maintenance, hangar or tie-down, insurance and fuel out of his own pocket with no write­ ...... by Barbara Goetz off whatsoever on any of these expenses? If Margie Wood, Intermountain Chapter it hasn’t been in the last few years, he can’t Eugenia “Deedo” Heise, Past International President, Colorado Chapter understand the fuss over an extra $67 in ...... by Gene Nora Jessen taxes. However, it does smack a little of the ...... byfriends of her son, Paul, Marie Antoinette mentality; Let them eat at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, cake. Akron, Ohio by Joan Kerwin

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Eugenia “Deedo” Heise Pat McEwen ...... by /nternationai Board of Directors Safety Education Membership Tips

by Betty Jane Schermerhorn Where are we? The International Membership Commit­ What happens if your electrical system know n magnetic direction. Remember, run­ tee was established to help fill the spaces fails, a fuse blows or the left-right needle of way numbers can be rounded off to the between Headquarters’ functional process­ the VOR receiver becomes erratic? nearest even number. For example, mag­ ing of membership data and the individual We must at this point rely on basic pilot­ netic heading of 234° would be a runway of chapters and sections — in other words, to age with compass and clock as our primary 23. But four or five degrees in dead reckon­ establish connections between people and source of help in this sudden problem. ing could be a significant difference. people. Compass-and-clock, or dead reckoning By combining DR with VOR navigation, it My work with membership has led again navigation, quickly becomes a lost art after will make knowing your relative position an and again to the need for better communica­ most pilots gain their private license and established habit which could prove to be tion between the three levels of our organi­ learn to use more and more electronic navi­ life-saving in an emergency. zation. The most frequently mentioned fac­ gation aids. The idea is to be aware of the wind and its tor has been the lack of contact between No one will deny that VOR navigation has effects and to maintain a running score of chapter chairmen and membership chair­ simplified the cockpit workload but pilots flight progress by either marking a chart or a men in forwarding the information on the must avoid becoming too complacent. flight log, labeling each position with the monthly computer printouts. There are pilots who fly blissfully along time of passage. Granted, this up to date information waiting for the TO-FROM flag to drop, thus DR teaches another valuable lesson — should be shared. But what can the mem­ providing them with the first positive fix how to avoid a mid-air collision. If you sight bership chairmen do to make up for not since passing the previous station. Wouldn’t an aircraft and it remains fixed at a specific receiving this information? She can keep it behoove pilots to know their position rela­ point on your windshield and it is at your records! Each member’s renewal date comes tive to the nearest airport? altitude, you are on a collision course. To due in the same month each year. Keep Dead reckoning, or DR navigation, is a avoid this, change your heading so that the track of them. Give a copy to the newsletter relatively painless procedure that can and “bogie” appears to move across your wind­ editor so she can include reminders in the should be combined with radio navigation shield. When this happens, the two aircraft chapter newsletter. Once this list has been so that the approximate position is known at are not maintaining a constant bearing from established, additions, deletions and changes all times. one another and a collision is impossible. can be processed with little work load to the Simply stated, DR navigation is a method DR offers much to a pilot willing to spend membership chairman of even a large chap­ of establishing ETAs for en route progress a little effort. It won’t take long to realize that ter. based on the direction of flight and the esti­ DR stands for DARNED RELIABLE. The The Standard Operating Procedures have mated ground speed since the last known pilot will also learn that the big three of navi­ been approved. Each section and chapter position. gation are not electronic firm names but are membership chairman should procure a The FAA does not require a periodic RATE, TIME and DISTANCE. copy of them to use as a basic guideline of compass swing, but pilots would be wise to If you are interested in brushing up on the m inimum requirements of the position. perform this check at least annually. Devia­ Dead Reckoning Navigation, stop in at your Then ... be sure to TALK to each other. 1 tion errors can change significantly over a nearest GADO office for their booklet on know mailing costs have gone up, but it is period of time. Dead Reckoning Navigation. still a convenient, relatively inexpensive Also make it a habit to glance at the com­ Marilynn Miller method of communication. pass whenever lining up on a runway of International Share your chapter’s ideas and activities Safety Education Chairman with the section membership chairman so she can include them in her portion of the section newsletter. The section gets a com­ puter printout with the number of members in each chapter. She does not need a report TRS-80 COMPUTERS on statistics that she already knows. Chap­ ter reports to section should talk about what people are doing and what has been suc­ “Flying high with down-to-earth prices” cessful or unsuccessful in the chapter. It is not necessary to wait for a section meeting report to communicate between chapters and section. Drop each other a line DISCOUNTS as ideas and activities occur. Include a copy to the International Chairman to keep her informed also. Hardware — Software — Accessories

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Dr. Joan Baldwin She started to learn flying in June of 1974, band in learning to fly. They were taildragger and two months later she earned her pilot’s pilots, owning a Piper Cruiser, Cessna 170 Dr. Joan Baldwin, of Island Lake, Illinois, license. The same year, at the invitation of and Cessna 180. Deedo logged over 4,000 passed away May 16 after a long illness. Marion Barnick, Pat became a Santa Clara hours and accumulated many racing Joan was a clinical psychologist, and Valley 99. She was elected and served two trophies. worked with emotionally disturbed adoles­ terms as treasurer and two terms as Deedo and her husband, Dr. Herman cents at Herrick House in Bartlett, Illinois. chairman. Heise, who founded the Flying Physicians in She also had a private practice in her home She participated in local California air 1955, researched and co-authored articles and was very successful in her career. races and flew in the last Powder Puff Derby on aviation medicine concerning the effects Joan’s number one interest was her fly­ Race. Pat earned her instrument rating in of weather on the fallout of pollen and ing, and she was an active member of the time to fly as Pilot-in-Command in the last molds. Deedo and Herman had been mar­ 99s. She was a flight instructor at Pal- AWTAR and flew as co pilot in the 1977 ried 63 years at the time of her death. Waukee Airport before her death. Commemorative Race. Her husband Michael Ninety-Nines remember with great affec­ by Mildred Carrie is also a pilot. He and Pat were married in tion and amusement a home movie shot by 1967. Herman of Deedo “ learning” to fly, entitled Josephine Chandler Growing up in southern California, Pat “Flighty Lady.” The star was costumed in a Jo was treasurer and longtime active was the only child of Clarence and Helen wide brim hat and dress and the primary member of the Tennessee Chapter. She Hanes. Pat loved to fly more than anything, comedy scene was her entrance into the lived in Knoxville where she had long been but she also liked travel, boating, fishing, Piper Cub. The one-wheel takeoffs and with South Central Bell. A single-car acci­ shooting, skiing, swimming and reading. cross-controlled landings were bright tes­ dent took her life in February, 1982. She was a licensed CPA and was acknowl­ timony to Deedo’s sense of humor and edged to be outstanding in the accounting by Marilyn Ayers comedic skills. The Heise family has field. She was a principal in the San Jose firm bequeathed the film to the Ninety-Nines’ Emily D. Conway of C.G. Uhlenberg. archives. Big and friendly, with a lovely dimpled Remembrances in Deedo’s honor have Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter smile, Pat Davis generously shared her skills been requested by her family to be directed and talents. W e’ll miss her. to Ninety-Nine Headquarters. June 2, 1982 by Evelyn Lundstrom and Peg Ewert by Gene N o ra Jessen Patricia Hanes Davis Saul Eig 1945-1982 Saul Eig, husband of Lois Eig, Florida Pat Davis, former chairman of the Santa Goldcoast Chapter member, died on June Clara Valley Chapter, passed away on May 6, 1982. 19 at the age of 36. Pat kept her long battle Saul’s gentle enthusiasm for private flying with cancer private as long as she could. She was extended to other activities such as continued to fly her Comanche, and when soaring and canoeing. His interest in chap­ that was no longer possible, Pat cheerfully ter projects was particularly apparent when flew right seat. She bought the Comanche we were preparing favors for the 1973 con­ to fly the Atlantic — but she ran out of time. vention in Puerto Rico. We have fond, warm memories of the monthly meetings devoted to fabricating miniature biplanes, for which Saul gathered the raw materials and sketched the design. Eugenia “Deedo” Heise Lois and Saul were proud of the year their Twin Comanche was designated the flagship of the Twin Comanche Association. They Janet L. Kramer spent many happy hours exploring the skies Indiana Chapter of the United States and were regular partic­ ipants in the Louisiana Air Tour. July 18, 1982 The chapter will sorely miss its very spe­ cial 49!£er, Saul Eig. Nancy Ellis Leebold by Helen Mennitto This is to advise that Nancy died, after a Eugenia “Deedo” Heise long illness, on July 13, 1982. As her 49l^er for some 27 years, I know Former Ninety-Nine President Deedo how much the Ninety-Nines meant to Heise, member of the Colorado Chapter, Nancy. passed on to New Horizons July 24, 1982, Thank you for the inspiration and friend­ after a long illness. ship which this International organization of Deedo joined the Ninety-Nines in 1946 in women pilots gave to Nancy and myself Patricia Hanes Davis Milwaukee, a year after she joined her hus­ over those years. returning from Kalispel where they had been visiting their third son, Craig. “Although Marjorie, who was seated in the middle of the plane, was the only fatality, the others were all critically injured and remain in serious condition, with the likeli­ hood of many weeks of hospitalization still ahead of them at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.” Marjorie played such a vital part in the Intermountain Chapter and in the North­ west Section, of which she was current Membership Chairman, that her friends are still unable to imagine the future without her. She was a truly devoted Ninety-Nine — happy, sincere and energetic — and always interested in everyone she met. The Inter­ mountain Compass Pins were entirely Mar­ gie’s project. She discovered them and always made sure the compasses were on Dorothy Young N ancy Ellis Leebold display at Sectionals and Conventions, even making a majority of the sales herself. hold an ATP in both fixed wing and helicop­ It was always a delight to visit your coun­ Margie was a Private Pilot, SMEL, ters. She was the first woman designated a try and, in turn, we loved having you visit us Instrument, and flew the Piper Seneca and Helicopter Examiner, and also the first here in Australia. the Aero-Commander 112-A with equal woman appointed as an Accident Preven­ Sincerely, ease. She flew the 1977 PPD Commemora­ tion Counselor. A rth u r Leebold tive Flight, made Life Guard flights with her Her aviation achievements stand in enor­ husband, Woody, provided transortation by mous contrast to her diminutive but dynamic air for the Idaho Republicans and was plan­ Dr. Lura Odland 4 feet 10 inch size. Dottie was a member of ning a flight for DRF in the near future. She the first class of WASPs and a charter A former dean of the College of Home was a competent treasurer for the family Economics at the University of Tennessee, business, Lewiston Equipment, and was an member of the Women’s Advisory Commit­ Dr. Odland died in June, 1982, after an accomplished artist. tee on Aviation. She was a Life Member of illness. She had been a member of the Ten­ We shall always miss Margie, and we all the 99s and had served on chapter, section nessee Chapter for many years. pray for the recovery of her family. and international levels, as well as edited by Marilyn Ayers by Jean M. Davis The 99 NEWS. A Whirly-Girl and past pres­ ident of the Order of Fifinella, Dottie’s flying Henry Richter credentials actually extend beyond our ca­ Husband of Western New York 99 Darla pacity to document. Richter, Henry died suddenly June 4, 1982 Pete Young taught his wife to fly in the in a plane crash. Sterling-Fort Morgan area of Colorado in He was an FAA Written and Flight Exa­ the late 30’s. Dottie became an instructor miner on a routine flight test. and together they owned and worked on an Devoted to aviation and to teaching oth­ airport in the area. In 1973 she was inducted ers, Henry began his career when he gradu­ to the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. ated from Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo as a licensed A&P mechanic. Dottie will be sadly missed by all who In 1940, he obtained his private license shared many exceptional aviation experien­ through the Civilian Pilot Training Program, ces with her, and by those who have expe­ and in 1942 entered the Army Air Corps as a rienced the incomparable hospitality and mechanic (propeller specialist). warmth of the Young household in Okla­ Earning his commercial rating in 1948, he homa City. began part-time charter work for Buffalo Air Dottie’s ultimate achievement was quite Park. Richter became a flight instructor in simple. Those of us fortunate enough to 1964, chief pilot in 1978 and an FAA Flight know her loved her. Examiner in 1979, logging over 12,000 hours by Nancy Smith during his lifetime. He is survived by his wife, Darla, and an Marjorie Wood 11-year-old stepson, Danny.

Marjorie Jean W ood Dorothy Young Marjorie Wood, Intermountain Chapter, August 16, 1982 was fatally injured in an accident in the fam­ Oklahoma Chapter member Dottie Young ily Seneca, on July 21,1982, on a flight from Kalispel, Montana, to Lewiston, Idaho, passed on to new horizons on August 16 where she lived. On board were Marjorie, after an extended illness. her husband, Woody, two of their sons, A 99 since 1940, Dottie was a single and Mark, 31 and Steve, 32 and one passenger, multi engine ATP rated pilot with over an employee of their company. They were 10,000 hours, and was the first woman to International Committee Chairmen — 1982-83

Aviation Activities Clara Johansen USPFT ...... t ...... Lois Feigenbaum Air Age Education ...... Evelyn Sedivy Cowing ...... Hazel Jones Air Marking ...... Marie Christensen Janet Green A.E. Mem. Scholarships...... Thon Griffith 99 NEWS Editor ...... Lu Hollander Bylaws ...... Sally Plumley 99 NEWS Advertising Director Norma Vandergriff Convention Liaison ...... Char Falkenberg Nominating ...... Val Johnson EAA 99 Coordinator Jayne Schiek Careers ...... Easter French 501(c)3...... Sylvia Paoli Public Relations Jan Million Credentials ...... Kate Merry Safety Education ...... Marilynn Miller 49i4ers Becky Thatcher Scrapbook ...... Nan Gaylord Forest of Friendship Fay Gillis Wells Standing Rules Update Janet Green Historian Skip Gumbert Audio visual “For the Fun of It” Char Falkenberg Incorporation resident ...... Adelaide Tinker Audio-visual “ Aviation Careers” Jan Orr Young Insurance...... Susie Sewell Ways and Means ...... Dana Gibson Legislation ...... Joan Kerwin ...... Charlene Davis Librarian ...... Dorothy Niekamp ...... Dru Jones Membership “ Seek & Keep” ...... Char Falkenberg Accessions...... Rita Eaves ...... B. J. Schermerhorn ...... Ruth Dobrescu Virginia Mattiza Governors’ Liaison ...... Ruth Dobrescu 66 Chairman Carol Zander Courtesy Lonnie Steele NIFA ...... Hazel Jones TAKE OFF Coordinator ...... Marilyn Copeland NIFA Ways and Means ...... Pauline Gilkinson

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? 3 ke w e u / ------Backus, Jean L. Letters from Amelia, 1901-1937. Boston, Beacon Press, c 1982. 253 p., ill. ISBN 0-8070-6702-4 $14.95.

A glimpse into the private life of Amelia Earhart based on a collection of letters from Amelia to her mother, Amy Otis Earhart. Evidently Amelia’s mother never threw any correspondence from, or newspaper article cm intimate portrait of about Amelia. These letters and clippings AMELIA EARHART were discovered in four neglected boxes in a Berkeley, Calif, attic. Backus, as a friend of by Jean L. Backus both the owner and the heir of the material, was invited to examine the cartons before

The heart and mind o f the vanished First Lady o f the Air rev eals the items were sold. Backus extends her itself in a lifetime o f long lost correspondence to her mother. appreciation to the cooperation of Muriel From boxes o f forgotten letters ;md photos in a dusty attic, Earhart Morrissey for permission to use the suspense writer Jean L Backus unravels the mystery o f aviatrix Amelia Earh art's private moments. In Letters from Amelia she letters and to publish them. places these fascinating personal notes amid her skilled bio­ Around the collection of letters Backus graphical account o f AE s life and times to show a whole new side o f the brilliant, humorous, and practical woman whose provides an account of Amelia’s personal high-flying courage paved the way for future generations of liberated women. relations with her family as well as a portrait of the more public Amelia, the flier. No new material concerning the last flight or the founding of the Ninety-Nines is provided. 1937 Amelia’s story is woven around the letters to her mother. The letters show Amelia as a ORDER DEPARTMENT: THE NINETY-NINES, INC. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS very private person, concerned for the well P. 0. Box 59965, Will Rogers Airport being of her mother and sister, but yet 0KC, OK 73159 605 685 7969 retaining her own independence to live her

Please send me______copies of LETTERS FROM AMELIA at $16.95 each, life as she saw fit. The letters also show a plus $1.50 for postage and handling. TOTAL ENCLOSED $16.65. streak of playfulness in Amelia by her use of SEND TO:______unorthodox spellings. This book along with Muriel Earhart Mor­ rissey’s Courage Is the Price combine to ZIP CODE form an excellent portrait of Amelia, a per­ sonal view of Amelia. Whirly-Girl Scholarships Available

Applications are now being accepted for Whirly-Girls/Pacific Wing & Rotor Scholar­ port of The Flying Physicians Association, the two 1983 Whirly-Girls Scholarships which ship. This scholarship will provide a U.S. the helicopter manufacturers and The Ladies will be awarded next February to two deserv­ woman pilot with $4,000 toward a commer­ and Men’s Auxiliaries of The Whirly-Girls, ing women pilots for use toward obtaining cial helicopter rating at Pacific Wing & whose members are international industry an initial or an add-on helicopter rating. Rotor’s Long Beach, California, facility. leaders, husbands of Whirly-Girls, military Each year since 1968 the Whirly-Girls, Scholarship applicants must hold a cur­ aviation and civilian friends. international women helicopter pilots, have rent pilot certificate, demonstrate financial Applications are available from the Whirly- awarded the Doris Mullen Whirly-Girls need, explain usefulness of helicopter rating Girls, Suite 700,1725 De Sales Street, N.W., Scholarship in memory of Whirly-Girl #84, to her present or future helicopter-related Washington, D.C. 20036, USA. Deadline for Doris Mullen. The 1983 $4,000 scholarship career, and intend to make use of the heli­ receipt of completed application is Novem­ will be awarded to a woman pilot to assist copter rating to further the involvement of ber 1, 1982. her in obtaining a helicopter rating at the women in helicopter-related activities. 1983 scholarship winners will be announc­ school of her choice. To date each recipient Organized in 1955 with the then 13 women ed in January and presentations will be has qualified for her helicopter rating and is helicopter pilots in the free world, the Whirly- made at the Whirly-Girls Awards Dinner, now a Whirly-Girl. Girls now number 366 in 22 countries. In February 13, in Anaheim, California. For 1983, Tim Tucker, President Pacific addition to the member’s dues, the Whirly- Wing & Rotor will give the first annual Girls scholarship program has had the sup­ ______NIFA Report.

The National Intercollegiate Flying Association regional compe­ Region V - HOST: University of Dubuque at Dubuque tition practice started during the summer at several colleges and Municipal Airport, Dubuque, IA, universities. Reactivating a flying team or organizing a new avia­ October 7-9, 1982 tion club may be the responsibility of one student. Many Ninety- Contact: Craig D. Stephens, 319-588-9189 Nines have asked, how are collegiate flying teams formed? Follow­ Region VI - HOST: Central Missouri State University, ing the requirements for club application, according to the student Sky Haven Airport, Warrensburg,.MO, activities department, the student advertises for members in the September 23-25, 1982 school newspaper. Contact: Robert D. Mock, 816-429-4975 A new club need not be large; some schools begin with five or six Region VII - HOST: Community College of Beaver student members. A sponsor, faculty or a person associated with County, Beaver County Airport, the school, must be found to act as coach or advisor for the team. Beaver Falls, PA, October 21-23, 1982 The names of the sponsor and officers of the newly formed flying Contact: Mark J. Matuszak, 412-483-9202 club, along with $25 institutional dues are mailed to: NIFA Head­ Region VIII - HOST: Parks College of St. Louis Univ., quarters, P.O. Box 9910, San Diego, CA 92109. In return the NIFA Bi-State/Parks Airport, Cahokia, IL, Executive Director, Harold Wood, will mail the club an Aircraft October 14-16, 1982 Owners and Pilots Association Foundation Scholarship worth up Contact: Mark A. Holtgrave, 618-337-7500 to $225 (depending on the ground school course selected). The Region IX - HOST: Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ., club will also receive the newsletter CONTACT during the school Regional Airport, Daytona Beach, FL, year. February 10-12, 1983 1982-1983 SCHEDULE OF REGIONAL SAFECONS Contact: A1 Finster, 904-252-5561 Region I - (To be held in Spring 1983) Region III - HOST: Kent State University at Kent (Northwest area) University Airport, Kent, Ohio, Contact: Wayne E. White, 208-385 1011 November 12-13, 1982 Region II - (To be held March 25-27, 1983) Contact: Harold Willingham, 216-672-2640 (Southwest area) Region IV - HOST: Louisiana Tech University, Contact: Gerald Fairbairn, 408-277-2466 Rustin Municipal Airport, Rustin, LA, NATIONAL SAFECON date changed to MAY 5-7, 1983 October 21-23, 1982 HOST SCHOOL: Western Michigan University, Contact: Rudy Falconi, 318-255-6279 PLACE: Kellogg Regional Airfield in Battle Creek, Michigan

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Eight Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships were awarded to members of The Ninety- Nines, Inc. at the 1982 International Conven­ tion. The scholarships, which provide financial City, will use her Amelia Earhart Scholar­ Judy Ann Graham, a flight instructor assistance to 99s for aviation-related aca­ ship to complete her training for an airline and charter pilot, will use her Amelia Ear­ demic programs at colleges and universities transport pilot’s license. hart Scholarship to obtain a multi-engine and for advanced flight or ground training, She already holds airframe and power- instructor certificate. commemorate Amelia Earhart, who was plant mechanic ratings, a commercial single During the summer, Judy flies the north president of the Ninety-Nines when she and multi engine license, certified instructor eastern Indiana counties for the Agriculture made her historic Atlantic flight 50 years ratings for single engine, multi engine and Stabilization and Conservation Service. Pic­ ago. instruments and a basic ground instructor tures taken by a photographer while she The 1982 winners, all of whom will use rating. flies are used to estimate crop yields and their awards for flight training, are: Joan also has an associate degree in damage. Eileen B. Anderson - Shreveport, LA Industrial Technology, with a major in Aero­ Judy and her husband, Douglas, a con­ Joan D’Amico - Salt Lake City, UT nautics. sulting engineer, have three children. Judy Ann Graham - Auburn, IN Glenda Lorraine Martlew - Flint, Ml Virginia Ann Mitchell - Vancouver, WA Gabrielle Anita Thorp - Mesa, AZ Melissa M. Vreeland - Studio City, CA Mary Lou Westmoreland - Pembroke Pines, FL Five ATE/American Flyers Career Schol­ arships were also awarded to 99s at the international convention. The scholarships were all in the form of $1000 certificates of credit for flight and/or ground training at any of the seven ATE/- American Flyers training centers in the Uni­ ted States. The winners of the new scholarships, offered to 99s for the first time this year, are: Sharon Rita Crawford - Redondo Beach, CA Karen Ann Johnson - Crown Point, IN Bobbie Ann Raske Northwood, IL Elene Tzetzos - Torrance, CA Dolores M. Weimer Burbank, IL

Eileen B. Anderson, who holds a com­ mercial license with an instrument rating, will use her Amelia Earhart Scholarship to obtain her flight instructor certificate. Currently a realtor/broker, Eileen has been offered an opportunity to instruct at Southern Aviation at Shreveport Downtown Airport when she receives her certificate. She also plans to serve as check pilot for the Civil Air Patrol in the Shreveport Senior Squadron, in which she is a Captain and serves as administration officer as well as a search and rescue pilot. Eileen and her husband, Don, have eight children.

Joan D’Amico, a certified flight instruc­ tor for Thompson Beechcraft in Salt Lake Glenda Martlew, who holds a commer­ Sharon Rita Crawford, a high school cial pilot’s license with multi-engine and math teacher in the Torrance, California, instrument ratings, flight and instrument Unified School District, will use her ATE/ instructor certificates and advanced ground American Flyers Scholarship to obtain a instructor rating, will use her Amelia Earhart flight instructor’s rating. Scholarship for multi-engine instructor and Sharon, who has a master’s degree in airline transport training. education, hopes to teach aviation courses Currently, Glenda is a flight instructor at in high school or at a community college, Pontiac, Michigan. and use her new rating as a private instruc­ Her ultimate aviation goal is to be a flight tor. officer. Currently, she is the advisor to a high school flying club. Sharon and her husband, Don, have two Virginia Ann Mitchell, a flight instructor teenagers. and charter pilot in single and multi-engine aircraft, will use her Amelia Earhart Scho­ larship to obtain an airline transport pilot Karen Ann Johnson, an aviation tech­ license. nology student at Purdue University, has Her charter work has included flying Uni­ earned, in the last year, her commercial ted States Geodetic Surveys on “ sniffer” license and her instrument, certified flight flights over Mt. St. Helens and relief flights instructor multi-engine ratings as well as her for the Oregon National Guard. ground instructor certificates for advanced “ Ginger’s” ultimate aviation goal is to be and instrument instruction. an airline pilot. When she applied for an ATE/American Eileen B. Anderson Flyers Scholarship last December (at age 20) she wanted it for her multi-engine rating, Gabrielle Anita Thorp, a DC-4 co-pilot but she will now use it for her multi-engine for Globe Air, Inc., in large-scale agricultural instrument instructor’s rating. spray programs, will use her Amelia Earhart Currently, Karen is teaching cadets at Scholarship for a multi-engine air transport Culver Military Academy and completing pilot’s license. her training for a certified instrument flight Recently she was selected to become a instructor’s rating. pilot with the Arizona National Guard, and Joan D ’Am ico She wants to become an airline pilot. in November will begin 18 months of training. Judy Ann Graham Gabrielle plans to complete her ATP before November and upon completion of Bobbie Ann Raske, an office manager Glenda Lorraine her Air Guard training to return to the Pho­ for Drive Controls, Inc., plans to use her M art lew enix area. ATE/American Flyers Scholarship to work She will then resume her career in general on both her commercial license and instru­ Virginia Ann Mitchell aviation and fly part-time with the Guard in a ment rating at the same time. KC-135. She has been gaining instrument, multi- engine and high performance single engine time by serving as safety pilot for instructors Melissa (Misti) Vreeland, office man­ and friends and by trading secretarial ser­ ager for PRIVATE PILOT and AERO maga­ vice for flight time. zines, will use her Amelia Earhart Scholar­ She hopes to ultimately have an aviation ship to become a certified flight instructor. career as a corporate pilot, possibly combin­ Currently Chairman of the San Fernando Gabrielle Anita Thorp ing her flying with administrative work and/or Valley Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Misti aircraft sales. Melissa M. Vreeland has participated in 16 air races and also organized two Flying Companion Seminars. M ary Lou She has been promised a flight instruc­ Elene Tzetzos, who has been attending Westmoreland tor’s job on the staff of Berg-Branham Flying Long Beach City College full time and work­ Service at Van Nuys, California, after she ing for Peninsula Aviation in Torrance, Cali­ Sharon Rita Crawford obtains her flight instructor certificate. fornia part time, plans to use her ATE/ American Flyers Scholarship for commer­ cial and instrument flight training. Mary Lou Westmoreland, a Lead Secre­ Her career goal is to work for a small tary in the Federal Aviation Administration commuter airline and be a flight instructor Transport Aircraft Team in Miami, will use part-time. her Amelia Earhart Scholarship to obtain her instrument instructor certificate. When she has that rating, Mary Lou will Dolores Weimer, who was graduated be eligible to enter the FAA’s Career Devel­ from Lewis University this June, will use her opment Program leading to the position of ATE/American Flyers Scholarship for com­ K aren A n n Johnson aviation safety inspector. mercial and instrument training. Mary Lou, who has acquired her private, Very active in the Chicago Area Chapter Bobbie Ann Raske commercial, instrument and multi-engine of the 99s, Dolores has also done outstand­

Elene Tzetzos ratings and flight instructor certificate at her ing work in organizing and participating in own expense and time during the past three National Intercollegiate Flying Association Dolores M. Weimer years, also plans to continue her part-time activities in her area. college work to complete her degree in avia­ Her ultimate aviation goal is to be a cor­ tion science. porate or airline pilot. Convention ’82 overview

by Lu Hollander Convention ’82 has come and gone ... it Wednesday’s activities also included a seems like only yesterday we were in Boston “Take Off” meeting involving the 1982-83 at the ’81 convention, and now St. Louis is Board of Directors, Governors and Interna­ history. tional Committee chairmen. A “rap” ses­ 99s who flew in to Bi-State Parks Airport sion, participants discussed their particular were greeted by the controller with “54W, area of 99 responsibility and exchanged are you a 99?” Somehow, when all was said ideas for improvements. and done, there were 99 airplanes tied down Exercising being the popular activity it is, in the area of grass set aside for 99s. early birds could wake up with 99 Jean As with Boston, the weather in St. Louis Doherty each morning at 6:30. Although dropped to that wonderful (when you live in this writer was lazy, we understand the class Oklahoma) 70-80 degree range, and stayed was very well attended by others more there for the duration of the Convention. eager than we! The welcome mat was out. From the A morning Com session on Thursday 49'/2ers who helped tie airplanes down, to allowed free wheeling discussions on mat­ the welcoming committee inside the termi­ ters of interest and importance to all 99s. nal, to the gals at the 99 registration desk Members of the Board, various Interna­ Presiding over the AE Scholarship Award Lun­ who so patiently answered the same ques­ tional committee chairmen and others were cheon is Madeleine Monaco. As she called each tions over and over again, to the hotel staff available to answer questions from the audi­ section and its chapters by name, representative members stood and lit candles in the darkened ence in a more informal atmosphere than who were extraordinarily pleasant and ac­ room to honor all 99s. Photo by Jean Yake. commodating ... the list could go on and on. the next day’s Business meeting would Early arrivals on Wednesday toured Scott allow. Air Force Base, learned how to dress in a Sessions on such topics as handling stress professional manner in sessions with 99 and achieving maximum engine life were Louise Wicks, or studied investment possi­ available; however, the highlight of the day bilities with Boyd Atteberry and Clare Beek- was the Amelia Earhart Luncheon. Opening ley. ceremonies included a roll call of sections cont. on p. 16

Sculptor Don Weigand presents his original clay bust of Amelia Earhart to the luncheon audience. From the sculpture a limited edition of 100 bronze and 5 stainless steel busts will be cast using the lost w ax process. D uring the cou rse o f the convention, enough m onies w ere raised by private donation to pu rch ase one of the stainless steel busts for Inter­ national Headquarters. Photo by Jean Yake.

Presiding over the 1982 business meeting is outgo­ ing international President Janet Green.

Modeling their distinctive hats, three Kentucky Blue Grass Chapter members enjoy the AE Lun­ cheon. Photo by Jean Yake. The Phoenix Chapter Presents

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Presenting their invitation to the next International Convention are New Orleans Chapter members Pat Sandi Haag Besselman (in antebellum dress) and Judy Majoric (at mike). 4034 W. Luke Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85019

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During the course of Convention activities the Airmarkit did a brisk business as chapters displayed and sold their wares. Convention ’82 Overview cont. from p. 15

and chapters, with each groupstanding and framed newspaper article to Headquarters, lighting representative candles in the dar­ and several personal items belonging to WTSWBf kened banquet hall until the entire room Jacqueline Cochran were also presented by glowed with candlelight. Mari Hurley for preservation and display at Afternoon activities included tours of the International Headquarters. McDonnell Douglas F-15 and F-18 fighter Friday’s luncheon, complete with musical assembly lines where 99s followed the planes entertainment and a short address by As­ as they were completed except for the sistant to the Secretary of Transportation engine installation. Also included was a tour Patricia Keith, honored International mem­ of the McDonnell Douglas Prologue Room, bers. a museum containing items of historical After sessions on mapping and the mag­ interest pertaining to the company, models netic compass, it was time to ride a double of all aircraft manufactured there, and the decker bus down to the Goldenrod Show­ Gemini spacecraft. boat for the evening’s dinner and entertain­ In the evening many 99s enjoyed the out­ ment. And entertaining it was, with the per­ door Muny Opera, where Lucy Arnaz and formers doing a fantastic job in a melodrama Lawrence Luckenbill starred in “They’re and skits, many involving the audience of Exhibits at the Convention included rides in the FAA's Vertigon Playing our Song.” 99s. On Friday morning, with 12 sections out Saturday was filled with a city tour, Careers of a possible 19 represented by nearly 400 Seminar and Weather Radar session, and delegates present, the Business meeting then it was time for the last banquet. Over began promptly at 8:00. 500 guests enjoyed a sumptious meal and Among other items of business discussed, listened to guest speaker Senator Nancy it was announced that eight new chapters Kassebaum. had been chartered in the past year, making All too soon the activity-filled days and a total of 186 chapters worldwide. Ten Life nights were over, and it was time to say Members were also added in the past year. “Goodbye, St. Louis. Thanks for a grand Iowa’s Barbara Brotherton presented a time!”

Visiting during a break in the Weather Radar Seminar are Archie Trammell, Lois Feigenbaum and AOPA President John Baker.

While 99s took advantage of tours to Scott AFB and McDonnel Douglas, exhibitors have a chance to visit with each other.

Visiting with well-wishers at a reception in her suite is incoming International President Marilyn Cope­ land (center). ■ E M C FLIGH* SAFET ! SE/MIN/ ?

I n t i l Accepting an FAA aviation safety award is International Safety Chairman Marilynn Miller.

Enjoying the International Luncheon are honorees Chanda Sawant, India; Lucinda Hagan, Special Assist­ ant to the Secretary of Transportation; Kate Merry, Western Canada Section governor; Peggy Smith, Maple Leaf Chapter; and Glenda Philpott and her daughter from Australia.

Soprano Julianne Kelly and 99 mezzo-soprano Maisie Stears provide musical entertainment dur­ cont. on pg. 18 ing the International Luncheon.

Instructed by Archie Trammell, executive vice president of the AO PA Air Safety Foundation, an attentive audience learns about weather radar.

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Tied to the river bank, the Goldenrod Showboat Audience participation was encouraged at the Goldenrod Showboat melodrama, provided a full evening’s entertainment for a boat­ load of 99s.

Hamming it up for the audience (and the camera) are Showboat performers during their production of From the Showboat deck, St. Louis’ famed arch “U n d er the Big T o p .” rises against the evening sky.

Directed by Helen Louise Graves, the Cosmopoli­ tan Singers provided musical entertainment during the final evening’s festivities. Presenting a replica of the St. Louis arch to ban­ quet speaker S enator N ancy K assebaum is M aster of Ceremonies Robert Hardy of KMOX Radio. Photo by Jean Yake. Pre-banquet crowds gather around the hors d’- oeuvres tables at the Sheraton Pavilion Hotel. cont. on pg. 20

New International Board members and officers are (back row) Secretary Barbara Goetz, Board member Gene Nora Jessen, Treasurer Betty Jane Scher- merhorn and Board member Ruth Dobrescu. In front are Board members Hazel Jones and Judy Hall, President Marilyn Copeland, Vice president Charlene Falkenberg and outgoing President Janet G reen. Photo by Jean Yake.

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by Virginia Dare Mattiza What a tremendous learning experience the minute you walk in the door. big thunderstorm hit St. Louis at 7 a.m. My it was for the four AUS members attending First night was the Wine and Cheese GAR was for 11 a.m., and I had some tense our first international convention in St. Party, hosted by the Greater Detroit Chap­ minutes deciding whether to deviate west or Louis, August 10-15. Robbie McBride, Pat ter at Pet Milk headquarters. With many fly as filed. To deviate would have meant Johnson and Barbara Gard flew up com­ thirsty people on hand and only two ladies to another hour flying, plus a fuel stop, which 1 mercial and 1 flew my 201. pour, I helped empty many gallons that wasn’t keen on doing if I could avoid it. The flight from AUS was my first ex­ evening. This was fun — got a couple of free When the 10 a.m. wx reports came in, I perience with the GAR system. In my opin­ glasses myself and a big blister on my right decided to fly as filed. Taking off in rain ion, it just gives “them” another 24 hours to middle finger. showers with our AUS Vice-Chairman Bar­ sleep on and gleefully figure out more ways I thank the girls from Alaska and Colo­ bara in right seat, we were out of the storm to foul up your plan. 1 was held on the rado and others who sold my Flight Plans in two hours and it was clear skies back to ground 25 minutes in AUS for “flow of traffic while I was attending membership and other Texas. Barbara took the yoke for a couple at St. Louis.” Never mind that I was going to meetings and not in the Airmarkit. They of hours, which really gave me a break after Bi-State Parks Airport. would catch up with me later in the evening the tension of the low pressure system. The After five hours of mostly 1FR, and a hard and say, “ Hey, Virginia, I sold three of your turbulence of Texas thermals upon descent crosswind landing, I was really happy to see flight plans and here’s your money!” Helping was much worse than flying through the the St. Louis girls, friendly and helpful, host­ one another — that’s what it’s all about! dissipating storm, and Barb did a super job ing a reception at M-C. Mid-Coast, the FBO The meetings, tours, entertainment, ex­ in right seat. at Bi-State Parks, kidded me about arriving cellent food, living five days in the great city If you have never been to an international in my 707. That m uch baggage could never of St. Louis and making so many new friends convention, think about and plan now for have fitted into a Mooney! The baggage was and renewing old friendships from air racing the 1983 convention in New Orleans. We reloaded into a car and I was promptly on — all of these things and much more. What have a goal in AUS — “3 in ’83” — which my way to the Marriott. a truly great experience attending the 99s means we are going to try to get three new To meet in person so many of the 99s international convention is. You just have to members each this year. If each 99 signed up from New York, California, Alabama, Idaho, go to appreciate everything. It was exciting three new 99s in 1983, and you all came to Indiana, Kansas, etc., that 1 had been in to see all our new officers and to let them New Orleans, we would have over 22,000 correspondence with throughout the year know we are behind them 100% in their new members there. Now tha t would be a lot of really cemented our friendship. After check­ duties. The future is where it’s at — the wine to pour! See you all in New Orleans, in and upon registering, I immediately won a continued growth and good works of the and please work on your membership. Let’s door-prize — a telephone stand — for being 99s! all try for “3 in ’83.” #67 to sign in. It’s always fun winning a prize When it came time to go home Sunday, a

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Central Pennsylvania Chapter British Columbia Chapter Quite a lot has happened since the last On April 13, the chapter and their guests writing. Meetings, guest speakers, new sec­ went on a tour of Vancouver Center at Van­ tion and chapter officers, ‘lunch with the couver International Airport. We had an bunch,’ seminars, dinners and vacations. opportunity to see some of the most up-to- June and July meetings were both held in date IFR control equipment in action. Con­ Williamsport. Section Governor Betty Jo trollers on duty gave us an extensive briefing Ault spoke in June, and July found the group and took us through the various areas of the (small one) at Shirley Weinhardt’s housing center. development. I’m told the tour and talk on On June 26 and 27 some of our members solar energy was quite interesting. Glad to will be taking off (literally) to Long Beach, Saskatchewan Chapter 99s provided a display for see Eastern Pennsylvania members present British Columbia for the Tofino Fly-in, a the recent Moose Jaw Air Show. Photo by Nadine in June! popular event with pilots on the west coast. Cooper. Martie and Champe Pool now own a Camping out on the taxiways of the old air C180; Martie and Margaret Wellington at­ force base, eating crab and salmon, and tended a seminar in Washington, D.C. on generally having a wild time is the name of WE LCOME. Amelia Earhart; ‘lunch with the bunch’ in the game. Last year the weather closed in on Mt. Pocono in June, and Martie hosted the Sunday and some of us almost didn’t make it same in July; Marcia Johnson visited in both home for work on Monday (pity). If the NINETY. NINES11 California and Rhode Island; Boots and Rod weather to date is an example of things to POKER RUfi Husted flew to Florida for vacation; and I come, there won’t be a problem this year. flew home to visit family in Oklahoma. July The last few months have been busy with 9th, chapter members attended a retire­ planning the summer’s events. July will be ment dinner in Harrisburg for Bob Lyons, an extremely busy month for our chapter. Marg Meckelborg and Noreen Proudlove help to chief of G ADO-10. July 4th is our 3rd Annual Poker Run and it hold a sign in place at Saskatchew an C hapter's Congratulations to all new and continuing is bigger and better than ever. Nine airports recent P o k er Run. Photo by Nadine Cooper officers — know you will do well in your jobs. will be used as card pick-up points. Prizes Melody Cooper has been proudly giving W e’re all looking forward to September include a day’s sailing for six people on a friends and relatives airplane rides with her and the airshow in Williamsport, and also to 48-foot yacht complete with skipper, week­ brand new pilot’s license, making everything October when the chapter hosts a local ends for two at two of Vancouver’s best legal. competition for USPFT. hotels, a private Ground School Course and July meeting is an overnight at Candle Oklahoma Chapter — thanks for your many others. Lake, Saskatchewan. Noreen Proudlove congrats! I miss seeing all of you. On July 15th and 17th the chapter will be has organized a delightful weekend of canoe by Cindy Otis participating in a fly-by as part of the Van­ lessons, golfing, water skiing, nature hikes couver Sea Festival. It provides a fantastic and good food for July 17, 18. Noreen and opportunity for us to do some low flying husband Dal are members of the newly Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter over the city — a chance not normally avail­ formed Flying Teachers organization. Our most important news is that member able to us. Nadine Cooper attended the 20th anni­ Arlene Feldman has been appointed Direc­ Finally, on July 23, there will be a recep­ versary of the Experimental Aircraft Asso­ tor of Civil Aviation in the Dept, of Trans­ tion at the Vancouver Hotel for visiting ciation Chapter 154, held at the Western international executives who are here for a Development Museum in Moose Jaw, with portation of the State of New Jersey. We are naturally delighted and very proud of Ar­ sight inspection of Vancouver as a possible Vern Jobst as the speaker. lene. She is well qualified for the position location for the 1987 International Conven­ by Nadine Cooper tion. The reception will be attended by 99s because, in addition to being a pilot, she is June Mills on the wing of her Beechcraft Sun­ also a Safety person for the FAA and is an from throughout the section. downer before the Poker Run at Moose Jaw. At this time we plan to spend August attorney specializing in Aviation Law. She recuperating from July. began her new duties on June 1. We have by Barbara Meredith been told tht Arlene is the only woman Director of Aviation in any of the states. Saskatchewan Chapter Anne Shields and Helen Zubrow won the Our Poker Run was plagued with bad Garden State 300 proficiency race with a weather and strong winds but we were very high score, so they now have three new unable to postpone. Before the Poker Run, trophies to add to their collection. Some of two stops were provided with windsocks. you will see them in Knoxville, as Anne will The town of Imperial produced a windsock, be the announcer for the terminus of the Air and Dr. June Mills provided a sock for the Race Classic. strip at Davidson. Our Pennies-a-Pound in May at Ronson Aviation at Trenton • Mercer County Air­ woman Linda Hollowell, Ground Crew Chief Vice-Chairman Linda Lee Denett made the port was quite successful. For the last two Nan France, four non-Ninety-Nine pilots, last two, for which she took some good- years it has been held in conjunction with and Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter member natured ribbing. Linda is also ways and New Jersey’s Transportation Day. Mother Kate Macario, who generously provided the means director, a job that suits her Midas Nature cooperated and one couldn’t have SOP for the activity. touch. “Some of our projects HAVE been a asked for a better day. Because the day logged in even better little out of the ordinary ... like the TV raffle Ten of our members are attending the than advertised, the Hampton Roads Chap­ we had last fall. We like to get away from the Lycoming Engine School at Williamsport ter has already calendared another Pennies- bake sales sometimes and try some creative the last week in June. This is a very interest­ a-Pound flight-fest for 1983. So it only makes ideas.” Most chapter members agree, how­ ing and worthwhile course and is always well good cents to start saving your pennies ever, that coming up with Linda in ways and attended. starting right now! means was terribly creative, and it has paid We have just completed our sectional by Leslie C. Nimmer off. voting; I was the official ballot counter and The stalwarts who make the chapter regret to say that only 44% of the member­ Potomac Chapter work are several. Edna Dragoo, whose gen­ ship cast their ballots. Potomac 99s are really getting to know erosity, goodies and ground instruction ef­ by Louise Sacchi their airports — every inch of some of them, forts have proven she has no energy limits, is and every type of surface. It’s not uncom­ one. Denise Bourgeois, Marcia Hiltabidle, mon to hear runways and taxiways being Marianne Moyer, Harryette Deckelbaum, discussed by the painting pros in lieu of Babs Shankman, Ellen Hahn, Robin Hosen- other airport features. To date, the chapter ball and Carol Roberts have also proven has airmarked College Park, Bay Bridge, steady and reliable participants in chapter Montgomery County and Frederick Air­ projects. Still others have given of time and ports in Maryland. There are invitations at energy from time to time; they are there Martin State and at Baltimore/Washington when needed. International (BWI) to do compass roses; In December, 1981, the Chapter made work will be completed for the 1985 99s about 400 Air Transportation booklets avail­ International Convention. able to Maryland students through an avia­ entire Little League baseball team, still suited Patricia Garner, airmarking director, at­ tion careers program that is presented at up from a game, enjoyed a pennies-a-pound air­ tributes the chapter’s interest in airmarking BWI Airport. The chapter recently held a plane ride with the Hampton Roads 99s. to several factors. “ First,” she says, “it’s fun, training seminar for the program and will / and, second, we know we are making a con­ schedule another in the fall, 1982. tribution to aviation safety.” The State Avia­ “Our commitment to aviation safety and tion Administration, Maryland DOT, has education is total,” comments the chair­ been providing the paint and recently ac­ man. “ Because of the opportunities in avia­ quired a striping machine that cuts in half tion in this area and the dynamic nature of the amount of time it takes to outline the chapter members, we have no excuse for letters and numbers. “This is very important sitting back. We are not alone; the D.C. and when you consider that most airports try to Maryland chapters have joined with us in do business on the weekend, and we 99s are various ways, like 99s publicity and promo­ trying to airmark!” adds Patricia. “This is tion. Being a 99 in this area means being able to relate to other women with professional Hampton Roads Chapter Blanche Noyes country. Through 99 Mary Feik, we are sponsoring, with the Washing- backgrounds and business experience. In Penny candy, penny postcards, and penny- furthering the role of women in aviation, priced thoughts long-extinct, it’s a rare plea­ that’s a real plus, and it does wonders for the sure these days to purchase something morale.” worthwhile with just a handful of the shiny by Elizabeth Matarese coppers. But on Saturday, May 15th, folks Shenandoah Valley Chapter in Tidewater, Virginia had the opportunity to make a truly economical and exciting buy Ethel Garber has been elected the new when the Hampton Roads Chapter of the treasurer for the Middle East Section. Ninety-Nines sponsored sight-seeing flights Mary and Russ Horner are building a sold at mere Pennies-a-Pound! Steen Sky Bolt biplane in their spare time. From nine in the morning till nearly sun­ Virginia Thompson attended on June 18 down, six aircraft were continually in the Potomac Chapter 99s pitch in to airmark Frederick the Amelia Earhart Symposium at the Na­ Airport, the soon-to-be-home of AOPA. unseasonably sunny skies over Hampton tional Air and Space Museum, Washington, Roads Airport taking passengers on 20- D.C. minute rides that cost adults four-cents per by Virginia Thompson pound of body-weight, three-dollars for chil­ dren tipping the scales at less than 75 Washington D.C. Chapter pounds. Several hundred folks — including an entire Little League team still suited up Two chapter members, Judy Bergman from its game — took advantage of the and Gerda Ruhnke, participated in the Air super deal — some people going on two Race Classic. Our daring duo came in dead flights, and make that three for one little girl. last, but received a prize of $300 worth of As a matter of fact, the turn-out was so meat. We are all looking forward to a chap­ enthusiastic that the Pennies-a-Pound event ton, D.C. and Maryland Chapters, the Blanche ter barbecue soon. Charter member Fay netted the Hampton Roads Chapter over Noyes plaque that commemorates her fan­ Gillis Wells was a featured speaker June 18 nine-hundred-dollars! tastic airmarking achievements in the U.S.” at the National Air and Space Museum Sincere thanks to everyone who made Other 99s take pictures and help out with Symposium on Amelia Earhart. Several the weighing-n-paying evolution such a suc­ clean-up and supplies. Chairman Elizabeth chapter members were present as well. cess. And special appreciation to Chair­ Matarese has attended all airmarkings, and Rosemary Doud and Grace McGuire visit- ed a picnic held at Great Barrington Airport, in Southboro. Massachusetts, July 10. The picnic was Women installed by Governor elect Billie hosted by the Connecticut Chapter. After Downing were, Jean Doherty, chairman; staying the night with Nancy Hopkins Tier, Sherry Edmonds, vice-chairman; Irene Ris- they spent the afternoon in Medford, Mas­ berg, secretary and Marcia Brine, treasurer. sachusetts, with Muriel Earhart Morrissey. A beautiful birthday cake with, of course, New officers for 1982-83 are: Mary Ellis, an airplane motif, helped us to celebrate our chairman; Thelma Johnson, vice chairman; i. 20th year as a chapter. Joan Stalk, treasurer; and Rosemary Doud, Exercise and all kinds of dancing to the secretary. fantastic music of a disc jockey filled out and

by Rosemary Doud ..J it finished this remarkable evening. Stan Segalla, who provided the Connecticut Chap­ Eastern New England is eagerly looking West Virginia Mountaineer Chapter ter with a private airshow in his Citabria, poses with forward to attending the International Con­ members Sandy Gardner, Leila Baroody and Nancy vention in St. Louis this August. Plan on Our chapter has been very active the last Tier. Photo by Carol Phelps. two months. We had our June meeting in purchasing your warm and wonderful 99 the midst of a local airshow at Harrison County, Ohio with a picnic lunch. June 20th, Father’s Day, our chapter helped with CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. the celebration of West Virginia Day, the 50th anniversary and re-dedication of the had never experienced a taildragger. All this capitol of West Virginia, Charleston. Chair­ flying fun day had been prefaced by a fan­ man Sharon Peters and her husband, Bill, tastic slide presentation which provided the volunteered our chapter to help with a fly-by right mood for the day. Leila Baroody and of the capitol and we did so in honor of the Sandy Gardner gave us an exciting slide original dedication 50 years ago at which show and narration of Oshkosh airshow Genevieve Pixler flew. they attended. We had been victims of poor On July 11th our members sponsored a weather everytime we tried planning a fly-in static display of the airplane and we had — and couldn’t understand how we could over 100 children in and out of the plane. have been blessed with fine weather. The This was at Aviation Day in Clarksburg, mystery was solved when a birthday cake West Virginia, and we had most gratifying was brought out for Leila Baroody. Her results on our sales tables. comment was “It always shines on my One of our members, Lois Fida, was birthday.” asked to help with judging of the Inter­ mediate & Sportsman I.A.C. competition in Snobyrd, a beautiful hot air balloon owned by N an cy Keith, w as inflated to celebrate the Eastern Lancaster, Pennsylvania and hopefully New England Chapter’s installation of officers. learned a lot in case our chapter wants to sponsor one some day. sweater from our chapter. Chapter member Joan Allen has joined a September 17th and 18th marks the date local airline, Aero Mech, as a charter pilot. of our section meeting at the brand new by Lois A. Fida Marriott Hotel in Worcester, Massachu­ setts. Come and enjoy. by Gene W oodworth NEW E N G L A N D SECTIO N N E W YORK- Connecticut Chapter NEW JERSEY SECTION ______

Members scattered throughout the state Garden State Chapter sometimes makes it difficult to find a central Carol Phelps, one of last year's AE Scholarship past meeting place. Usually we can be found in recipients, holds her new CFII license up for the We’ve been a busy chapter these Hartford or Bridgeport. Our four members camera. With her is her 99 instructor, Laurie couple of months getting ready for the in the northwest corner, Nancy Tier, Leila Reeves. Photo by Susan Hobbs. Garden State 300 held June 12 at Marlboro Baroody, Sandy Gardner and Nina Whitte- Airport, New Jersey. We held a white ele­ more, have the farthest to travel. They Nina Whittemore of Lakeville, Connecti­ phant sale at the May meeting at Marlboro decided to do something about that and cut, who transferred to the chapter earlier Airport which helped out the treasury quite arranged our July meeting to be held at this year, has been hired by Maine Air, a new a bit. The Chapter also co-hosted an FAA Great Barrington, Massachusetts Airport commuter line with regularly scheduled flights Safety Seminar at Monmouth County Air­ which is a few miles across the state line. between Bangor and Boston, Bar Harbor port with a good crowd attending. Some arranging they did — first the and Boston, as well as charter operations Congratulations to our new chapter offic­ weather for the fly-in was CAVU, families throughout New England. She is flying a ers; Betty Pifer, chairman; Raquel McNeil, and friends were invited and barbeque grills Piper Chieftain. vice chairman; Diana Delange, secretary; set up. They didn’t stop there, as we were by Carol Phelps Betty Lehman, treasurer. They were in­ treated to a private airshow by a friend of Eastern New England Chapter stalled at a special dinner at the Forked Nancy Tier. Stanley Segalla of Canaan, River House, Forked River, New Jersey, Connecticut performed for us in his Cit- The Eastern New England Chapter of the June 19th. abria, followed by his son, Billy, in a Pitts. 99s celebrated the installation of officers Betty Pifer conducted her first meeting as We had ringside seats and had a fantastic with a cookout and the inflation of new chairman July 11 at an airmarking and show as we sat in the shade and munched member Nancy Keith’s hot air balloon (Sno- business meeting at Monmouth County juicy burgers. byrd). Airport. The business meeting went oh-so Throughout the day another friend of the Fifty-six people attended this unique, fun- smoothly, but I understand the painting 99s gave rides in his Piper Cub to folks who filled installation at the home of Jean Doherty didn’t go that way. However, with a little thinner and much determination, the letters with a headset and strapped securely to a looked magnificent from the air. jump seat, she assisted in a too-brief test Special thanks to Betty Lehman for a job flight in a US Army UH-1H “Huey” helicop­ well done as chairman of our white elephant ter! It made for an interesting entry in her sale and selling coffee and donuts at the logbook! She also has received her “five- Safety Seminar. It surely helped the cause year-service” pin from Grumman. when we desperately needed it. by Nancy Patricia “Red" Guernsey by Mary H elfrick Long Island Chapter Greater New York Chapter Ten chapter members attended a cerem­ A severe case of “icky flying rules” proved ony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Mit- once again the validity of Murphy’s Law for chel Field, on May 30. Women in the Armed the third annual fly(?)-in at Chairman Elea­ Forces were honored on Memorial Day with Clowning for the camera are Nancy Guernsey, Pat nor Friede’s beach house in Bridgehamp- 25 plaques presented by Chairman Carol Rockwell, Ruth Wentz and Joyce Malkmes. ton, held on June 19. But nothing dampened Richard. Our own Marjorie Gray was recog­ the food, fun and friendship enjoyed by both nized for her devotion to duty during WWII Bridgehampton June 19. Invited by the the G NY and Long Island chapter members when she served as a WASP. International Greater New York Chapter at Eleanor’s who attended. Board Member Ruth Dobrescu spoke on request, we were wined and dined, swam in The July meeting was held at Eleanor women in the services and the organization the pool and cavorted in the icy cold ocean waves. It was a fly-in that was 0/0 in fog and rain until 1 PM. However, the rain didn’t CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. dampen anyone’s spirits and we’ve lone since decided that getting together with the Friede’s house in Manhattan on the 21st. of 99s. New York Chapter on a regular basis is Due to the convention, there will be no Carol Richard, art teacher and class advis­ great fun. August meeting; however, a fly-in is being er at Bayshore Jr. H.S., had the rewarding The June meeting turned out to be a Sur planned in September. experience of seeing the 1982 yearbook ded­ prise Bridal Shower for Anita Coderre whc Penny Amabile returned from ten days in icated to her. The surprise dedication men­ will marry Ed Cafferty on June 25. Mans Aspen, having married off another daughter tioned the following achievements: “Memory good wishes were passed around but none (“ ... two down, two to go plus three more Book advisor, teacher art classes, advising more beautiful than a poem written espe boys!”). She flew her “99PA” Mooney and art clubs, pilot, actively participates in a stu­ dally for the occasion by Joyce Malkmes. came back via Niagara Falls, thanks to IFR dent exchange program, recently honored Pat Bizzoso and Pat Rockwell receiver weather that blanketed the Big Apple for by receiving an ‘Outstanding Achievement their Phase II Safety Wings from the FAA. four days. Award’ because of her extensive participa­ Roberta Pistorious flew Commercial t< Nina Claremont is now involved in the tion with the Girl Scouts of America.” Tokyo and spent several days with chapte design and production of aviation “action- Ida Van Smith will be honored by the member Rikako Carpenter talking abou wear” for women. She’s one of G N Y’s Con­ General Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter 99s and reminiscing. Rikako had been veri vention delegates — after the festivities in of AFA on Saturday, June 26, during the ill since arriving in Japan, but is now on thi St. Louis, she plans to “go native.” Native 1982 National Air Force Association meet­ road to recovery. We miss her on Lon; American, that is, with a trip to Dakota’s ing to be held at C.W. Post University on Island. Roberta and 49'/2er, Al, had 13 differ “Black Hills” for the yearly powwow of Long Island. The luncheon is held to honor ent flights on various airlines on their ex Sioux Indians!! outstanding accomplishments in youth edu­ tended overseas venture, and she flew a: Marion Andrews attended the 10th anni­ cation training. Ida is president of Ida Van copilot on the flight from Honolulu to Miam versary of the Forest of Friendship, followed Smith Flight Clubs for Youth, and a retired in a Cessna 402. by a “painting safari” in North Carolina; a educator. Ruth Dobrescu recently spoke at th< week in Philadelphia was spent attending a The Ida Van Smith Flight Clubs, Inc. will Glen Cove Historical Society on Women ii conference and workshop. present a “night at the races” on Nov. 1 at Aviation. She also showed the slide film “Fo G NY is also very proud to announce the Roosevelt Race Track. The dinner party at the Fun of It”. Ruth gets many offers t< birth of their 66 Program, with Red Guern­ the track is a fund-raiser for her kids. Ida can speak and tries to fill them all. A great repre sey as most-eager chairman. “Since the 66 is be reached at 212-723-3054 for further in­ sentative of our chapter and the 99s, she’ two-thirds of the way to being a 99, why not formation if you’d like to help. always on the go. charge them two-thirds of the chapter dues?” Twenty-one Long Island and Greater New Ronni Minnig and Pat Bizzoso flew in thi she suggested. G N Y’s 66s will share all privi­ York Chapter 99s and 49V2ers had a fantas­ Garden State Proficiency Race. After takin; leges with the exceptions of voting rights tic time at Eleanor Friede’s beach house in first prize in the Empire State 300 last yea and chairmanships. Rules proposed by the Pat would like to share the cockpit fligh Long Island chapter were read with interest recording of this race. and discussed at length; the membership Pilot to co pilot — “ We are making excel agreed to use them as a basis. And helping lent time!” to form the program were 66s Mary Ann Co pilot to pilot — “But, we are lost!” Boyer and Judy Sullivan, both of NYC. So much for finding all the airports. Thei Doris Renninger has been appointed mem­ fuel score, though, was second highest - bership chairman, and she’ll also be in­ 98.8 — Not bad! You can always fin< volved with the 66s as they are our future another airport — you can’t always.fini members! more gas. Visitors to the meeting were Use Traulsen The FAA and 99s held a Safety Seminar a from El Salvador and Judy Benjamin from JFK International Airport. Our chapter reai Palms Chapter. the flyer at a meeting before we realized w Red Guernsey recently had a unique were the sponsors. No one had told u opportunity in her position as a systems 99s Joyce Malkmes, Nancy Guernsey and Nina about it. But, true to form, we showed ui integration engineer at Grumman Aerospa­ Claremont enjoy the recent beach party with hos­ with our table and display items as always ce’s flight test centre in Calverton. Adorned tess Eleanor Friede. As a result we had 8 prospective member at our next meeting. ticket in 1967. She and her husband have Aux Plaines Chapter One of the highlights, after touring a 747, owned several aircraft including a Cessna The Aux Plaines Chapter got to enjoy a was a close up and inside view of the gor­ 140, an Aeronca Super Champ, a Cessna behind the scenes look at O ’Hare’s United geous Air France Concorde. What an instru­ 150, a Cherokee 180 and a Cessna 172 Airlines activity, thanks to Chairman Mary ment panel. The mechanic assured us that Sky hawk. Wedel and her 49y2er, Carl. We were shown all the instruments worked and were not Jo-Ann, a charter member, was instru­ their weather forecasting and flight planning decals pasted on as they seemed to be. mental in establishing the Capital District area as well as the scheduling of flights. Joyce Malkmes offered her home in Coop- Chapter in October, 1970. She has served We participated in the Waukegan Airport erstown, New York, for a fly-in and had as second chapter chairman, vice chairman, Open House with other aviation groups. It beautiful weather and a great turnout. Doris and has headed several committees. Active­ was open to the public and really promoted Abbate and hubby arrived by motorcycle on ly participating in chapter activities, she has aviation to the community with air shows, Friday evening after a five-hour drive. Also also attended five International conventions exhibits and plane rides. It was more fun arriving on Friday were Barbara Evans and and many section meetings. Jo-Ann has also than work. hubby in the more conventional automobile. flown in the Empire 300, a cross-country Sharon Greth was pleased to show a local Mae and Bob Smith arrived by plane Satur­ proficiency contest. All the members of the CAP group of young ladies some of the local day morning for breakfast. Other airplane chapter join in bidding Jo-Ann a sad farewell aircraft and demonstrated the proper way arrivals on Saturday were Roberta and A1 and many wishes for a happy and produc­ to preflight an aircraft. Sharon said if the Pistorious and Joan and Manny Scarpinato. tive retirement. We shall miss her. number of questions asked is an indication The latter flew to Kimberland the next by Trish Bianchi of interest, they were INTERESTED! morning at 5 AM and took a hot air balloon ride. The outing was a wonderful treat for all Trudy Zorc, Virginia Rabung and Sue DeWulf were fortunate enough to meet and and a good turnout for the chapter, espe­ chat with Elinor Smith, the “Best Woman cially considering it was a grass strip (beauti­ Pilot in the United States” in 1930. She was fully maintained) between a couple of moun­ an inspiration to all of us and she did have tains and not the easiest place to find for lots of inside scoop on many aviation stor­ regular patrons of concrete and asphalt ies. strips. by Sue D eW ulf by Pat Rockwell Chicago Area Chapter New York Capital District Chapter The last few months have been very busy, This year’s 8th Annual Sea Plane Pilots as usual, for the Chicago Area Chapter. In Association Seminar, co-sponsored by the Capital District 99s, was especially reward­ Jo-Ann Perko at a farewell party in her honor. ing. In addition to supporting the event, sell­ ing 99 articles and being available to answer questions relating to the 99s, one of our own Western New York Chapter was honored. Mrs. Betty Elliott, a well The chapter was saddened by an airplane known and much respected pilot and 99, crash which killed Henry Richter, husband was presented the annual EDOAIRE award of Darla Richter, and seriously injured Caro­ by Albany GADO official, Ward Shandoff, lyn DeLacy, a 66 on her flight test. for her continued support and participation A memorial scholarship has been started in the Speculator seminar. Betty has con­ in Henry Richter’s name. Through the sale tributed a great deal of time and energy to of baked goods at the Buffalo Air Park Fly- furthering all aspects of general aviation as in-Breakfast, and at the Niagara Falls Air well as the Ninety-Nines. She has partici­ Chicago Area 99s at their July meeting at Naper Show, $800 has been raised for this fund. Aero. pated in and directed many flying activities The summer picnic at the Hake’s house and safety programs and has supported and was very well attended including India 99 Viji June the chapter members sold tickets and sustained the Capital District Chapter in Vijayakumar. Viji was in Buffalo on vacation. brochures at the AAA “Gathering of many f its endeavors. Our chapter is proud by Virginia Hake Eagles” exhibition at Midway Airport. We of Betty’s achievements and wish to extend enjoyed seeing the World War II aircraft that our congratulations to her. were there to commemorate the fortieth June also brought a sad farewell party for anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Our one of our members, Jo-Ann Perko. Jo-Ann NORTH CENTRAL SECTION June chapter meeting was held in the Hand- and husband, Carl, are leaving the Capital schiegel’s hangar at Casa de Aero, west of District and retiring to Sedona, Arizona. An All-Ohio Chapter Elgin, Illinois. We had a white elephant sale active member of our chapter and the flying to help raise money for our scholarship community, Jo-Ann received her private Under the direction of Committee Chair­ fund. man Vi Blowers, members of the All-Ohio In July we held our 33rd meeting at Eva Chapter worked at the Dayton Air Fair. The White’s hangar at Naper Aero. We had a first two days of the four-day event were for great turnout for the meeting, including a familiarization. The vast number of fairgoers number of prospective 99s. After the busi­ arrived on Saturday and Sunday. All-Ohio ness meeting we were invited for a picnic manned (womanned?) the information and and a swim in the Whites’ pool. At the end of lost and found booth. This year more hus­ the month many of our members plan to go bands and/or wives were lost than children. to Oshkosh to work in the 99s’ Friendship Proceeds contributed by the Dayton Air Tent. It will be an opportunity to meet new Fair Board to the All-Ohio Chapter were and old friends. then donated to the Women’s Air and Space August will find many Chicago Area Chap­ Past Chairman Harriet Bregman (center) and Andee ter members in St. Louis for the North Cen­ Rappazzo (right) man the “T-shirt” booth at the Sea Museum. Plane Seminar held in Speculator, New York. by Jeane Wolcott tral Fall Section Meeting and the Interna­ tional Convention. We have been working cheon ana neien nems picked up 49(4er for some time on the Amelia Earhart Lun­ John and I and took us to the arranged cheon where we will get to know Ninety- luncheon at the Hilton Harbor Castle revolv­ Nines from all over the world. Our August ing tower dining room. Such fun meeting 99s Meeting will be at The Landings in a con­ from another country and it gave me a dominium hangar. As you can see, Chicago chance to try to sell Convention in St. Louis. Area Ninety-Nines really get around. Tried my best to convince Margo, Peggy We also have a lot planned for September and Helen, as well as Gwen Hems, Donna and October. Our 33rd annual Air Meet will Deakin, Betty Innes, Lorraine Ugolini, Shir­ be run on September 11, with scholarships ley McDougall, Pat Lee and Shirley McKay as well as trophies going to some lucky par­ to come see us. As I told them, I was there ticipants. In October we will be sponsoring trying to sell St. Louis, but their gracious the local competition for the Proficiency hospitality more than sold us to Toronto! 99s, the greatest people in the world! Flight Team. Maybe we’ll be able to take a Dorotha Hendricks receives North Central Sec­ rest in November! CHAPTER NEWS: Our new officers for tion Governor’s Award from Paula Hook. by Marjorie Sundmacher 1982-83 will most likely be hard pressed try­ ing to get any of our members to volunteer announced at the Spring Section and is for anything in the coming year! By the time Greater Detroit Area Chapter given “In honor and recognition of the dedi­ they are installed, end of August, Chairman cated service given to the 99s.” The chapter is coming up for air after Martha Norman, Vice Chairman Jan Quick, Our June 20th meeting was at Sheridan hosting the section meeting in Ann Arbor Secretary Barb Wilper and Treasurer Rose­ Airport the scene of our first FAIR October the end of April (our first time). Three weeks mary Zander will inherit a very pooped 16,1960. Betty and Curt DeBaun flew their later we met in Ann Arbor again to success­ bunch of ladies! Should be a lovely installa­ 1946 Aeronca Champ from Terre Haute to fully run our fifth annual Pinch Hitter course tion luncheon with new International Presi­ Sheridan, a distance of 67 statute miles as graduating 16 students and 1 Ground School dent, Marilyn Copeland, as guest speaker. the crow flies. For both the crow and the participant. Our members have given and However, the month preceeding Conven­ Champ the flying time proved to be approx­ given. EVERYONE helped on the section tion was about as hectic and busy as any in imately the same. meeting including all those beautiful people the history of the St. Louis Chapter, leaving Following a picnic lunch, new officers from Ann Arbor Chapter. We’ve been “think­ most of our members exhausted! Hopefully, were installed by outgoing Chairman Paula ing" section for a year, but the chairman of we will be pleasantly so, as a result of throw­ Hook. Officers are Martha “Cullie” Holst, the pinch hitter, Joan Woodruff, was think ing one heck of a good party! Even your chairman; Betty DeBaun, vice chairman; ing of her responsibility and getting instruc­ reporter for, lo these many years, is throw­ Lois Kennard, recording secretary and Lois tors and working out insurance, etc., and ing in the towel for a while! Ruby Fudoli will Hawley, treasurer. The position of corres­ our success was due to her efforts. Again, take over the reporting duties for next year, ponding secretary will be filled by Mildred thanks to two Ann Arbor members, llene and in spite of her new duties as treasurer of Moore. Hemingway and Sandy Bacsanyi, who volun­ the newly formed “St. Louis Aviation Mu­ teered their CFI expertise. seum” group, she’ll do a fine job. We are all learning how to relax again and Sue Matheis of STL radio station KMOX will have our 5th Birthday Party in June at discovered one of the fringe benefits of Janet King’s and will just eat, swim and han­ being a reporter when she was able to fly in a gar talk. In July we hope to have a glider CAT -10 with Montaine Mallet of the “French outing and then off to OSH and home in Connection” aerobatic team during their time to change our suitcases for Interna­ practice session for the giant St. Louis 4th of tional. Our chapter will be hosting the Wine July V.P. Fair held on the riverfront. Sue and Cheese Party on Tuesday night — we had never flown aerobatics and was abso­ bok forward to seeing you there. lutely enthralled as she hung upside down, All four Michigan chapters are working on looking at the other “Connection” aircraft Betty Nicholas (center) is surrounded by other 9* the Paul Bunyan Air Derby being held at below — but not that far below! She said members of the Indianapolis Aero Club, all formei Traverse City. This will be in September — that Montaine is a delightful lady who wishes winners of the Club’s annual award. Past winnen include Lillie Normington, Mid Cassidy, Betty De come fly with us. If a Treasure Hunt is more she had the time to belong to the 99s. How­ Baun, Betty Nicholas, Esther Berner, Rae Cawdell your style GDAC is having their 6th Annual ever, she and her partner are on the go all Midge Moore, Esther Wyandt and Dorothy Smith October 15th. the time with their show. Maybe she’ll slow Members have also been very busy mak­ down some time and we can “catch” her! July 18 we met at Sky Harbor Airport ing presentations on aerospace education, GOOD NEWS DEPT.: Val Johnson flew Indianapolis. Lois Hawley and Barbara Sim career day programs, orientation rides, etc. her Bonanza in to Spirit of St. Louis Airport mons, co-hosts, furnished the drinks anc Our May meeting had a program done by for our July business meeting and this, after members brown bagged it. Sheila Devlin — “ More Than You Care to having flown to Cape Girardeau and back In honor of Amelia Earhart’s birthday this Know About Your Gyro” — or “The Right the same day. She is very much back in the month, our program centered around hei Hand Screw.” It was outstanding and helped saddle now and looking forward to getting life and her career, with members bringinc us anticipate our instrument’s reaction. current in a ’copter again! pictures and articles from their collections For now, to, we are going to just fly and by Jan Pocock Betty DeBaun brought a cake which she enjoy. had baked for Amelia’s birthday. Indiana Chapter by Gini Sutherland Anne Black and 49j/2er Emmett gave firs airplane rides to a Lafayette Cub Scou Greater St. Louis Chapter Lillie Normington and 49j/2er Bruce host­ ed our May meeting in their home. The group. It was a beautiful May afternoon anc BLANKET THANK YOU: The Pococks meeting was preceded by a Poker Run, prof­ the 15 Scouts, their Scout Leader, his wifi were treated royally during their June vaca­ its from which were added to our treasury. and two daughters expressed their appreci tion trip to Canada that included the beauti­ At this meeting the first North Central ation for a delightful flight. The Scouts indi ful city of Toronto. First Canadian Chapter Section Ninety-Nines Governor’s Award cated their eagerness to start flying lesson and E. Canadian Governor-elect Peggy was presented to Dorotha Hendricks by as soon as they are old enough. Smith went all out. Chairman. Margo McCut- Paula Hook. The award, a plaque, was June 6th Dorothy Niekamp flew passen gers during Airport Awareness Day at Mon­ taurant in Dyer, Indiana. The banquet, to be any airport; we highly recommend the pro­ roe County Airport in Bloomington. held on the 25th, will have Diane Cozzi, our ject, and wish you good weather. Lillie Normington reported that her 12 new North Central governor, as guest. The Our September activities will include as­ year old grandson, John Danek, has had program will be a slide presentation showing sisting an air show in Hazard and the KAA- four flying lessons. Proud grandmother stated the first fifty years of the 99s, and we will give EAA meeting in Rough River State Park. he successfully landed on his first try. special recognition to our members who by Skip Gumbert The DeBaun’s son Curt III is checking out have a career in aviation and, of course, the Lake Erie Chapter in their Cessna Skylane and son Gary, now achievement awards to our members. out of the Air Force after 15 years, is an FBO by Patricia Magon Bev Demko, flying her C-172 with last- at Corona, California. Former Corresponding Secretary Eva Parks left June 20th for a month in Europe CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. as a Teacher/Leader in the People to People High School Ambassador Program. She minute copilot Don Fairbanks (husband of Kentucky Blue Grass Chapter and another teacher are directing 21 Lafay­ All-Ohio’s Pat), won the Buckeye Air Rally ette Area High School students through July 23 was the 16th birthday of our char­ held in Xenia in June. After the race moved four European countries. ter, however, the traditional cake may not to the Sunday rain day, Bev lost her original At the June meeting of the Indianapolis be enjoyed until much later. Since the spring copilot Dan Alspach, so Marcia Greenham Aero Club Betty Nicholas was awarded the sectional, our meetings have been concen­ of All-Ohio matched her with Don rather annual traveling trophy for the “Most deserv­ trated around air shows, FAA safety meet­ than having her scratch. It proved to be a ing woman pilot of the year.” Betty was the ings, conventions and compass rose paint­ propitious match. first winner of the trophy 32 years ago. Last ing. To help our members keep in touch, we Marie Eaves, Dodie Jewett and son Bruce year’s recipient, Betty DeBaun, presented have encouraged area luncheons in various attended a fly-in to the Allegheny U.S. Air the trophy. cities, the time and place to accommodate Center in Pittsburgh where they got to simu­ The 99s are well represented in the offic­ those who work on a schedule. This has late a 727 landing. ers line-up in the Aero Club. Esther Wyandt proven to be a successful way to include is treasurer; this writer, secretary and Lillie members who may not always make the Normington’s 49'/2er is president. monthly meetings or functions. Several Indiana Chapter 99s served as The Aerostar Association held their an­ volunteers for the Confederate Air Force nual convention in Lexington May 19-22, Air Show, July 3 and 4 at Mt. Comfort Air­ and the Kentucky Blue Grass Ninety-Nines port in Indianapolis. assisted the local FBO and Chamber of Date for our FAIR is September 18 at Commerce in rolling out the red carpet. Terre Haute. Each plane was personally greeted by a by Rae Cawdell Ninety-Nine and invited to enjoy a cool lem­ Indiana Dunes Chapter onade or mint julep in the Winnebago that cruised the flight line. (We love and encour­ The Indiana Dunes members met at the age fly-in conventions!) Frankfort Airport in Frankfort, Illinois for The cities of Danville and London asked the May meeting. The turnout was good for our assistance during their most suc­ despite our old foe, the weather. Cherry cessful air shows in June and July. We Householder, the chapter’s 66 chairman, wouldn’t have missed a chance to see Bob was the hostess. Cherry lives in this town Hoover, Duane Cole, the Christen Eagles, Lake Erie Chapter’s Bev Demko with her first place which was settled by Germans and the town and other exciting acts; however, this gave trophy won at the Buckeye Air Rally. has been restored with that theme. An old the Ninety-Nines extra exposure to the pub­ grain elevator and its building was deve­ lic as well. Dana Fulks, daughter of charter member loped into an indoor shoping area where the After two rain dates, the Ninety-Nine Donna Fulks from Canfield, has landed a job gals did some buying, had lunch and also compass rose was painted on Lexington’s with Wright Air Lines as a pilot. were interviewed by the local press. Blue Grass Field. By that time the list of Members who have separately attended In June the meeting was held in Roches­ volunteers had other commitments, so three the World’s Fair in Knoxville so far include ter, Indiana. The scheduled treasure hunt Ninety-Nines, two 49'^ers, one student pilot, Annette Fedor and family, Edy Maxim, had to be postponed to July due to weather. and one future student pilot had the honor. Helen Sammon and Marg Juhasz with three Flying to the meeting were Christine Mur­ It is truly a beautiful and useful addition to small nieces. Others planning a fall visit are dock and Betty Parrish of South Bend, Char­ Rose Ray and family and Paul and Bev lene Falkenberg with Pat Polig of Valparaiso Demko. and Pam Christ of Merrillville, Indiana. Oth­ Terrie Campbell hosted a ballooning pro­ ers drove in for the day and were met by gram at the chapter’s June meeting in hostess Pauline Becknell of Bourbon, Indi­ Wadsworth, and the next meeting is at Med­ ana. On July 17th, the Dunes will hold their ina’s Freedom Field with Susan Simpson as air rally at the La Porte, Indiana Airport. Ellen hostess. Herring of South Bend will be chairman. Members were saddened at the loss of Prizes will be awarded to the first five places Bernice Barris’ husband Bob, from a heart based on fuel and speed categories with the attack. Bob was a 49!4er, racer and Coast perpetual trophy going to the first place Guard Auxiliary Air Wing Pilot. winner. The first place winner has the honor of chairing the following year’s rally. Lake Michigan Chapter On Saturday, August 21st, a general meeting will be held at the Falkenberg home Lexington Blue Grass Field gets a new compass Nothing beats a picnic on a beautiful along with a pool party and picnic. rose thanks to 99s Skip Gumbert, Kaye Combs summer day, and the chapter enjoyed just Moore, Betty Moseley, 49'^ers George Gumbert such an event on Saturday, July 12, at the In September the Achievement Award and Kent Moseley and students Mary Jo and Marty Banquet will be held at the Gathering Res­ G um bert. Spring Lake home of Ed and Betty Bytwerk. Bringing a dish to pass, bathing suits and Isaacson, an Instructional Dean at Inver addition to hearing her interesting, and fishing poles, ten members together with Hills Community College, St. Paul, partici­ sometimes amusing account, we were able three 49'/2ers, three offspring and four guests pated in the 1981 Program. to “picture” her training experiences by way gathered for the annual picnic meeting. Kristi Iverson recently earned her helic­ of a Pathe News film she included in the Members in attendance were Chairman opter rating at the US Army Flight School, program. Joan McCombs, Jan Russell, Ruth Eise- Ft. Rucker, Alabama. Kristi, a member of by Lee Loffer man, Maisie Stears, Mary Gardanier, Thea the 523rd Army Security Agency (military Wisconsin Chapter Fleming, Eloise Smith, Mary Creason and intelligence), is the first woman pilot the Betty Bytwerk. Minnesota Army Reserve has sent to the The Wisconsin Chapter held their June While husbands and offspring went fish­ Army Flight School. meeting around the camp fire at the Flying J ing and boating, the chapter held a business by Hope Isaacson campground, Lone Rock, Wisconsin, on meeting. It was decided to send Michigan Quad City Area Chapter June 12. A productive afternoon had been maple syrup to the International Conven­ spent making sausage patties and filling tion in St. Louis as our contribution to the We have just completed our project of syrup pitchers for the second annual 99 fly- door prizes. Also, the chapter has been replacing taxiway centerline reflectors at in pancake breakfast to be held the next morning at the Richland Airport in Sexton- ville, just five miles away. Outgoing Chair­ CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. man Terri Donner said a last few words to the chapter and installed each of the new asked to help out at the Michigan Paul the Quad City Airport. Some, which we put officers with an attractive apron to wear the Bunyan Air Derby which will be held in con­ down last year, didn’t survive the winter next morning at the breakfast. Welcomed junction with the Michigan Air Tour Sep­ snow plows. into the ranks were Lois Truchinski, chair­ tember 10-12. July 16 we had a social evening and had a man; Jane Kirha, vice-chairman; Cindi Cope, by Betty Bytwerk family picnic at the airport park at Moline. secretary; and Cathy Smith, treasurer. Lois Everyone had a good time and enjoyed a lot presented Terri with a birthstone pendant. of good food. It’s nice to visit and hangar fly Minnesota Chapter once in a while. Minnesota 99s presented the story of the August 12 we will install our new officers Lifeguard Blood Flights at the annual meet­ for the 1982-1984 term with a dinner at the ing of the Minneapolis Area Chapter of the Greenbrier in Moline. Our new officers are American Red Cross. Linda Haedge, origi­ Chairman Rosemary Bryan, Vice-Chairman nator of the Lifeguard Flights, narrated a Carolyn Pobanz, Secretary Judy Spencer slide presentation depicting the journey of and Treasurer Judy Pobanz. whole blood picked up by Sally Woodburn The Moline Dispatch newspaper will be at the donor city airport, back to St. Paul running an article with color picture on the Downtown Airport and then through pro­ local chapter of 99s on August 4, from which cessing at the St. Paul Area Red Cross we hope to make the public more aware of blood processing center. Minnesota 99s our existence and projects and hope to have provided transportation of whole blood recruit some new members. for the St. Paul Area Chapter since 1975. Plans are continuing for another dance in Gathered around the campfire, Wisconsin 99s relax after preparing food for the next morning’s Linda Haedge, who will be moving from the November to help our Simulator Fund which, fly-in pancake breakfast. Twin City area, was presented with a plaque by the way, is still very active. If anyone naming her “ Number One Lifeguard Pilot" would like to get some simulator time for The pancake breakfast was a huge suc­ by the Minnesota Chapter. instrument currency, let us know. cess. The weather was picture perfect and Newly elected officers, Treasurer Mary by Judy Pobanz 49!/2ers parked over 140 airplanes. The cus­ Hudec and Secretary Liz Groth, were intro­ tomers were lined up out the door, but the Scioto Valley Chapter duced during a business meeting following line moved quickly. the Lifeguard presentation, and red roses At their June meeting, members of this The July meeting was held at Oshkosh for were given to retiring Treasurer Kathy Berg Ohio chapter devoted the program to a dis­ a pre-EAA briefing. The chapter was wel­ and Secretary Jane Goodwin. cussion of the proposed recreational pilot comed by the new Chairman of the Aviation Minnesota 99s were among volunteers regulations with the intent of forwarding Committee for Winnebago County — Joyce honored by the Minnesota Chapter of the their viewpoint and recommendations to Donner. A tour was available to inspect the American Cancer Society at an afternoon the FAA. Connie Copeland hosted the latest development on the EAA grounds and tea held at the Governor's Mansion. On meeting. the growing museum. Final details were April 1, forty Minnesota 99s delivered daf­ A fly-in to Bluffton, Ohio, by four members worked out for the EAA 99 Party. fodils to local chapters of the American of the chapter promoted interest among by Terri Donner Cancer Society at 56 airports throughout pilots and flight students in that area in NORTHWEST SECTION ______the state. The daffodils, “Flowers of Hope,” establishing a Ninety-Nine chapter. The are given in return for contributions made to four included Marilynn Miller, chapter chair­ Central Oregon Chapter the Cancer Society. man, Norma Bethel, Bev Giffin and Janie Barbara Hicks is one of twenty educators Weiser. What an exciting first year for us. The from around the country named to partici­ At its July meeting, the chapter made Dalles/Hood River group held a Flight Safe­ pate in the weeklong 1982 Regional Re­ plans for its annual potluck picnic, to which ty Seminar in April and had double the source Program of the National Air and the potential 99s in Bluffton will be invited. expected attendance. Space Museum. The program prepares par­ Hosting this meeting was Mary Ellen Keil, Next, we were honored to be part of the ticipants to serve as aerospace educators who also provided a fascinating program Start Committee for the Air Race Classic at and outreach people in their own communi­ that focused on her experiences as a member Sun River. Two of our Hood River girls, Lois ties for the National Air and Space Museum. of the Womens Airforce Service Pilots. She Blumenstein and Judy Newman, made the Barb is an Aviation Representative with the recounted the origin of the WASPs and des­ ARC banquet decorations plus a “survival Department of Transportation, Aeronau­ cribed her training and subsequent flying of kit” for each plane. That week was really an tics Division, State of Minnesota. Hope B-26s and C-47s between 1942 and 1944. In inspiration — meeting so many super pilots and wonderful women! Our July meeting was held at Johnson Jan Mlnarik and Lois Blumenstein flew Creek, Idaho. For the record, Johnson Lois’ 152 in the Albany Petticoat Derby; and Creek is one of the many Idaho mountain Judy Newman and her sister, Pat Titus of paradises, lOOsm NE of Boise. Aviators San Joaquin Valley 99s, are right in the from coast to coast come to Johnson Creek midst of the Palms to Pines! to enjoy its beauty. It lays snuggled between Our July meeting at Hood River had four two magnificent mountains, down a little surprise visitors from Vancouver, Washing­ ton — Bev Fogle and Dorothy Mercer (both ARC racers), Hanna Oja and Evelyn Wald- ren (yes! the one with 54 years of flying!). What a treat! Jean Stone took the visitors Marie Edmiston (an FSS Specialist) demonstrates on a cherry-picking expedition in a fellow exterior features of the aircraft at Columbia Cas­ farmer’s cherry orchard. This isn’t called the cade Chapter’s Flying Companion Seminar. cherry capital of the world for nothing! Eastern Idaho Chapter Labor Day weekend we will man the BBQ pit at the Hood River Air Show. Our August On June 19, 28 pilots gathered at the meeting will be at the Yakima, Washington, Rexburg Airport to learn about the safety of airport, and new friends from Seattle to takeoff performance on hot weather days. Pendleton have promised to fly in and lunch The Density Altitude Clinic sponsored by with us. the Eastern Idaho Chapter of 99s brought in Idaho 99s at Johnson Creek fly-in are (back ro w ) Jean Hillis is now current so we have Jack Walsh from the FAA in Boise to con­ Bobbie Hill, Kay Hawkes, Ann Stott, Patsy Cady, enough members to divide and the next time duct this program. Two slide shows were Pat Jenkins, Betty Hubler and Linda Nave. On the (red tape permitting) we may very well be given, along with each pilot having the front row are Mary Curtis, Ruth Garrison, Gene Nora Jessen, Karen Marchbanks and Bev LaBrie. the Columbia Gorge Chapter reporting in! chance to estimate their own takeoff per­ by Jan Mlnarik formance. Following the slide series each pilot flew their airplane to see how accurate Columbia Cascade Chapter their estimated takeoff performance was. Prizes were given to those pilots who came Columbia Cascade Chapter held their the closest to the true performance of their annual Flying Companion program at the aircraft. One pilot, Paul LaBeck, actually Portland-Troutdale Airport on Saturday, estimated his performance exactly. April 3. The relatively small class of twelve by Kathy Layman included two men whose jobs gave them a real need to know more about these machines called airplanes. Facilities at AAR Western Skyways included lots of airplanes, engines Everything flew into Johnson Creek, from Super in various stages of overhaul, instruments, C u b s to C-206s. props and lots of space. The many aircraft undergoing repair provided aeronautical in­ sight to students and pilots alike. We find that the one-day format, with a catered sack lunch, works very well for this program. Other spring activities have included a fly-out to Independence, Oregon, to meet with the newly formed Pines Chapter; a fly- in to Mary Hill’s short, short uphill strip in beautiful downtown La Center, Washington Eastern Idaho 99s visit during a coffee break at the (well, not quite downtown!); and prepara­ Density Altitude Clinic. tions for the summer air races (we’ll have Early morning relaxation around the campfire at Johnson Creek — no one was in a hurry to do members flying the Air Race Classic, the anything. Petticoat Derby, and the Palms to Pines — at last count). Our next big project will be canyon onto a brilliant green turf at 5000 ft. hosting the Northwest Section Convention We fished, ate, walked, ate, slept, ate ... in September — and we’re looking forward How come food always tastes so good in the to an exciting surprise guest speaker! Y ’all mountains. The highlight of Saturday night come, hear? was a mystery Pot Luck ... Everyone was by Bev Fogle invited to bring their favorite dish, and we had everything from marinated vegetables CFII Rosem ary M illbeck explains the fine points of chart reading. to deep dish turkey ... DEEP it was ... about 2 ft. in the ground wrapped in lots of foil... Our playday was attended by about twenty 99s and guests. No one wanted to go home. Landing back in Boise on an asphalt runway was a little bit like waking up on a Monday morning to go to work (not real exciting). Jack Walsh, with the FAA, measures take off per­ formance for Eastern Idaho 99 member Betty Funk. Speaking of mountains, our next big event will be a “MOUNTAIN FLYING CLIN­ IC” sponsored by the 99s, given in McCall, Idaho Chapter Idaho. It will be held October 15-17. It will be Idaho 99s have been busy “ PLAYING”. presented by the best of back country pilots, including our very own Lyn Clark, for the local libraries in our area. Laurel Airshow. Hopefully, our display will and will cover ground school as well as flying July 11th 99s had a booth on the Ninety- move around the state for various aviation with instructors to various back country air­ Nines at the Lewiston Airfair, Idaho. Those functions and can be used to promote strips. You are all invited!!! Details in next helping were Marjorie Wood, Betty Steeley, safety, education and membership. New issue. Barbara Dunlop, Gloria Tornbom, Jonalea members to the Montana Chapter this year by Mary Curtis Tonn, Jean Davis and Beryl Fitzpatrick. are Dee Barr and Loretta Stevens of Bil­ July 21 we were saddened with the news lings, and Linda Marshall of Belgrade. Intermountain Chapter of a plane crash which killed 99 Marjorie Pat Johnson, Vivienne Schrank and Loret­ Wood and injured Burton “Woody” Wood ta Stevens have participated in the FAA’s June 12th meeting was held at Riverbend, and two of the Wood sons, Steven and Pilot Proficiency Award Program and have Usk, Washington. Fourteen airplanes flew Mark. A friend, Steven Johnson, was also received their Phase I Wings. Congratula­ in with over 30 in attendance for the meeting injured in the crash. We hope and pray for a tions! and lunch. Northwest Section Governor speedy and complete recovery of those by Loretta Stevens Jean Davis, whom we have missed, was able injured. July 24-25 was Aviation Awareness to attend. Dr. Stanley Mayall was guest Mt. St. Helens Chapter Week at Felts Field Airport, and 99s had a speaker, and explained the workings and booth on the Ninety-Nines on both days. Mt. St. Helens Chapter’s first Flying Com­ goals of the “ Direct Relief International” by B eryl F itzpatrick panion Seminar was held May 21-22 at the program. Our chapter is collecting used eye Centralia-Chehalis Airport with about 20 glasses for the less fortunate in other coun­ Mid-Columbia Chapter people attending. The participants seemed tries, and will help in flying medical supplies to learn a lot and to enjoy the seminar. The to Santa Barbara, California. A new chapter joins the Northwest Sec­ June 24th was an exciting and interesting tion. W e’re called the Mid-Columbia 99s and day at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, when Air Race we’re comprised of members from South­ Classic racers made their first stop of the east Washington, primarily from the tri­ race. Stop Chairman was Fern Lake and cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and Chief Timer was Millie Shinn. Other 99s Walla Walla. Following an organizational helping were Betty Bailey, Gloria Tornbom, meeting in February, we received our char­ Katie Reikofski, Helga Braman, Shirley Hauer, ter in May. Our first big project was in Minnie Boyd, Dorothy Fowler and Beryl August, when we took charge of the parking Fitzpatrick. NW Section Governor Jean and ground layout for the Pasco-Tri Cities Davis was also on hand to greet the racers. Air Show. Future plans are for fund raising, July 10th meeting was held at Fowler’s air marking and increasing membership. We Mt. St. Helens 99 Nanette Allen tries out the pilot’s Airstrip southwest of Spokane. We enjoyed number 15; we’re small, but well repres­ seat of a Harvard T-6 during the fly-in at Olympia a demonstration of an “ Ultralite” and what ented. Northwest Section Governor Jean Airport. Davis is one of our members! Come and join us sometimes! by Carol Cansdale

Montana Chapter

The Montana Chapter’s first airmarking project for this year was at Stanford on July 10.99s and their 49j/2ers arrived promptly at 8:30 a.m., and with the help of templates and paint from the State of Montana Aeronau­ tics Division, finished painting “Stanford” on

Assisting with the Air Race Classic stop at Coeur the ramp and numbers on the approach end d'Alene are Intermountain Chapter members (back of the sod strip by 11:00! That must be some row) Fern Lake, Betty Bailey, Beryl Fitzpatrick, kind of record! Painters, stirrers, diagram- Carolyn Savage, Mt. St. Helens 99, stands with Helga Braman, Millie Shinn, Shirley Hauer, 99V2e r ers and slide-line supervisers were Doro­ Can adian W a r Bird John M razek in front of his Shirl Shinn, Katie Reikofski and 49%er August plane, “Pussy Cat.” John was one of three War Lake. In front are Minnie Boyd, Gloria Tornbom thy and Roland Albright, Sandy and Jim Birds who flew to Olympia from Canada for the and Dorothy Fowler. Ellis, Nancy and Mark Larsen, Betty and fly-in. Archie Nunn, Mary and Rich McKamy, highlight ot the weekend was an informative, Loretta Stevens and Mick Wilson. 99s and educational and entertaining talk by Max members of EAA are attempting to airmark McGiver, head of the Washington State the Laurel Airport as an “extra” project Search and Rescue. prior to the airshow scheduled for July 31- However, the big event in our slightly over August 1. Hardin will be our final airmarking one year old chapter’s history was the fly-in project and is scheduled for August 14. sponsored by the 99s at the Olympia Airport A quarterly statewide meeting was con­ the weekend of July 10-11. It was planned to ducted in conjunction with the airmarking coincide with Olympia’s annual summer project in Stanford. Due to the expanse of event, “Lakefair.” The 99s brought in Cana­ our state and the distances involved, we dian War Birds to do a fly-by before the attempt to gather all the 99s on a quarterly Lakefair Queen coronation on Friday, and Air Race Classic racers Maybelle Fletcher and basis. Our next statewide meeting is slated also preceding the parade on Saturday. The Mary Byers refuel at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. for October 9th in Helena, which hopefully War Birds were terrific and several of the to expect in the future. We all enjoyed a will enable those members in the western 99s were given rides in the WW II Harvard beautiful breakfast of fresh fruit and hot- part of the state to participate. Billings area T-6’s, and a few even had the opportunity to cakes topped with fresh blueberries and 99s have been meeting monthly and usually take the controls for a short time. sour cream. Thanks to Dorothy and Jack invite a guest speaker. We have been pre­ Along with the War Birds’ T-6’s, there Fowler for the great breakfast, whose pro­ paring a static display, incorporating educa­ were displays of antique aircraft, experi­ ceeds will purchase two 99 History books tional and general aviation activities, for the mental aircraft, ultralites, a hot air balloon and the world’s largest single-engine air­ airplane. Everyone also got a close-up look plane, Antonov. at airplanes. The weather was great and the event was Sally Plumley and Karen Dapp were hos­ well attended and termed a success by tesses at Corvallis for the June meeting. chapter members. We are already planning Guest speaker Paul Cottengim, a local ag for next year. We were also pleased to note pilot, had photos, a slide show and his spray that some surrounding area 99s flew in for plane to entertain us. the happenings. by Mary Ellen Hobin Our August meeting was a fly-in to the The Petticoat Derby held in Albany July Evergreen Air Show in Vancouver, Washing­ 16-17 was a huge success. It was sponsored ton. jointly by our chapter and the Albany by Ellen Coady C ham ber o f Commerce.

North Dakota Chapter M olly S liger and K aren D a p p put the final touches There were 22 planes from Idaho, Wash­ on the 99 display board at Valley River Center. ington and Oregon participating, points The chapter held its June meeting at Ellendale on the 13th, in conjunction with their centennial celebration. A report was given on the preparations for the 1983 sec­ CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. tional to be held at Casper, Wyoming. It was were earned for being proficient in time, fuel Willamette Valley Chapter voted that our chapter would offer to spon­ consumption, navigation and spot landing. sor the Amelia Earhart luncheon at the 1984 The May meeting, a salad potluck, was Our chapter is proud to have the first International in Anchorage. held at Daniels Field with Kree Kree Snyder place trophy won by Lola Skirvin and Mary The July meeting was held on the 17th at as hostess. Doug Pawley told us all about Ellen Hobin. Second place was also won by Dickinson, North Dakota, with 15 members gliders, and the highlight of the day was pilots from our chapter — Verda Giustina present. Dale Ziema of the CAP presented a demo glider rides for all who wanted to go. and Jan Amundson. Third place went to slide program explaining the functions of the June was a busy month for our chapter. Margaret Streater and Barbara Glascock CAP. Plans were made for those who plan We had our first experience at airmarking. from Gig Harbor, Washington. to attend the sectional meeting in Portland, Cottage Grove was chosen as it was a A big “Thank-you" to everyone who Oregon, in September. It was also decided “freshen-up” job. It was decided to do came. Hope to see you at the next Petticoat that a joint meeting would be held with the another airport soon because everyone had Derby. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Chapter at the Inter­ such a good time. by Karen Dapp national Peace Garden in September. Our 99 display board was set up at Valley Wyoming Chapter by Kay Vogel River Center in conjunction with the EAA Rainier Chapter display. Several girls manned the booth dur­ Edna James of Lander won the spot- ing the weekend. landing contest held by the Wyoming 99s at Crest Airpark in Kent has a bright new Forty-five 4-H Summer School boys and Harford Field east of Casper on July 11. coat of paint on its airmarkings, cheerfully girls participated in aviation classes taught Chairman Judy Logue video-taped the touch applied by Rainier Chapter at our June by members of our chapter. They were downs for later viewing in the Hilton parking gathering. We would have done the center shown a slide show of airports in Oregon, lot in Casper prior to lunch. Two new line too if 49j4er DeWayne Schumacher had learned about charts and the panel of an members, Virginia Williams and Erva North, let us put paint on his bicycle tires. A crew of were initiated into the Wyoming Chapter. seventeen rolled up their shirt sleeves, includ­ by Shirley L. Everett ing 49‘4ers and airport personnel who pro­ vided the paint. The unpredictable weather cooperated 100% so we had all the ingre­ dients to make the work fun. Afterwards we had sandwiches, cake and snacks at De- Wayne and Nita Schumacher’s home on the airport. The July meeting was a fly-in potluck dinner at the South Prairie home of Russ and Elise Adams. We dined on the deck to the tune of the ice cream grinder and J-3s Mary Ellen Hobin, Sally Plumley, Shirley Teutsch, M olly S liger and K aren D ap p are hard at w ork air­ flying by. Plans were made to attend the marking Cottage Grove. Not pictured is Marjorie Portland sectional in September. W atson, who did a lot of the leg work getting things by Elise Adams organized, and Liz Utzig. Wyoming 99s Judy Logue, Edna James, Virginia Williams, Crystal Ahrens and Erva North huddle Airmarking Crest Airport are Rainier Chapter mem bers. under a space blanket in the Casper Hilton parking lot to view a video tape of the spot landing contest.

Wyoming 99s Crystal Ahrens and Edna James demonstrate a dirt-strip porta-potty to chapter initiates Erva North and Virginia Williams. SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION for now. Not to loaf though, but to assume was the beautiful backdrop for our novice Chairmanships of Austin 99s and SCS Air glider pilots, and each enjoyed the new Austin Chapter Age Education. experience. Norma’s experience is ever by Virginia Dare Mattiza expanding, as she earned her diamond rat­ June 26-27 at the Georgetown, TX EAA ing while attending a soaring conference at Fly-In Kathy Griffis, Robbie McBride, Imo- Coastal Bend Chapter Taos, New Mexico. She is the thirteenth gene Chamberlain, Barbara Gard, Laura On May 15 LaNell Easley, Katherine Car­ woman to make this accomplishment. She Jobe, Pat Johnson and family, Lulu Perkins, away, Vel and Speck Morgan, with the has also participated in glider races this Michelle Prudom, Thelma Havice and Vir­ much appreciated help of Lynette Billing, summer. ginia Mattiza sold lemonade, enriching our Lael Martin, W. A. Chase and Bobby Field­ Several of our 99s were involved in the treasury over $400. We plan to do this again er, repainted the airmarking at Jackson recent Estes Park flood. Babette Andre, at EAA, Kerrville, Texas, Sept. 18-19 — County Airport in Edna, Texas. Denver’s newest Sky Spy, provided the first maybe another $400?? On June 15, an Aviation Safety-Education eyewitness account of the disaster, and July 14 Austin 99s were guests of Tim Meeting was sponsored by our chapter at El helicopter pilot Ellen Corder flew Governor Ross, meteorologist, KVUE-TV, who pro­ Campo Metro Airport as part of the FAA Lamm over the area a few days later to view vided a tour of his most elaborate WX room. Accident Prevention Program. Speck Mor­ the damage. After 6:30 p.m. sign-off, Tim was our guest gan, Vel’s 49y2er, was appointed an Acci­ Babette brings us home through the after­ at Cocina del Sur Restaurant, where we also dent Prevention Counselor. Speck has also noon rush hour as Denver’s only woman honored our three new members: Lulu received his certification as a multiengine airborne traffic reporter. She is offering 99s (that’s “22” Lulu) Perkins, Janet Ply and instructor. the opportunity to ride along and observe Kathy Bradfield. Tim also promised Virginia On June 14, Barbara Kurtz, 49!4er Steve her unique job. a ride in KVUE’s helicopter for a reciprocal and daughter, Stephanie, “ discovered” the Linda Horn and Barb Hobson placed ride in the 201! eighth in their category in the Jackpot Air Race. All went as planned until their return to Jeffco, when their radios failed after patt­ CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. ern entry! Last but certainly not least, our eminent Paul E. Garber Restoration Center of the Chairman, Charlene Lawrence, will be a National Air and Space Museum. Their newlywed at this printing. The chapter joins guide was Mr. Gerald Black, who was quite in congratulations and most sincere best knowledgeable about all aircraft on display wishes! and those being restored. To say the Garber by Leslie Lynch Facility is wonderful, fantastic and marve­ lous is an understatement! It is a must on Dallas Redbird Chapter your list of incredible places to visit! The Redbirds had a good showing for the On June 18, the Kurtz family attended the South Central Spring Sectional in Corpus Amelia Earhart Symposium at the National Christi with 9 attending: Jessie Bilbo and her Air and Space Museum. They thoroughly 49j4er, Bryant Hutchinson, Pat Jetton, Cathy enjoyed the seminar, particularly the pres­ Jones, Hazel Jones, Ro Lawrence, Kathy entations given by Muriel Earhart Morris­ Long, Fran Shelton and Helen Wilke. sey, Amelia’s sister and Fay Gillis Wells. In June we airmarked Hudson Airport in During Mrs. Well’s informative talk, she Mesquite, TX, and Hazel presented a safety called attention to our 49'/2ers and their gen­ seminar on density altitude and mountain erosity in the giving of their time, talents and flying prior to the Air Race Classic. support in our 99 activities. Fay, thank you Pat Jetton and Elinor Johnson placed 9th for recognizing all our terrific 49!4ers! in the ARC with Helen Wilke and Hazel by Barbara Kurtz and Vel Morgan bringing up the rear in the chase plane. At an Austin WX Seminar held by Dr. Colorado Chapter The June meeting was held at Doris Kenneth McCool on July 17 Laura, Robbie, Fuller’s lake cabin and the July meeting con­ Pat, Thelma, Janet and Kathy B. served The July meeting was a field trip to the sisted of a review on CPR. coffee. Same day, Virginia was placing 4th of private WWI collection of Jim Parks. Chap­ by Cathy Jones 14 airplanes in a GAMA-SAT 99 sponsored ter members were regaled with recollec­ spot landing-lime drop event at New Braun­ tions of events of the war and had the oppor­ Golden Triangle Chapter fels, Texas. It was her first time to partici­ tunity to browse through his extensive col­ pate in SUCH FUN! Virginia Spikes, SAT lection of mementos. The Golden Triangle Chapter volunteer­ Chairman’s husband, I.H., flew as copilot. The third Flight Without Fear class grad­ ed to work for the Confederate Air Force Barbara Gard and husband, Lance de uated in July. It was a great success, and during their airshow at Denton, Texas, July Plante, Pat, Robbie in her Bonanza, and received excellent publicity from one of 17-18. Helen Hill, John Robertson, Linda Virginia in her 201 will attend International in Denver’s major newspapers. A photograph Wolf and Connie Hull withstood the heat St. Louis, Aug. 10-15. Virginia will be display­ of the class appeared on the cover of the and dust to sell tickets and worked far ing her new copyrighted Flight Plan - WX “Now” section, with a three-page feature beyond their scheduled two hours. Barbara Briefing forms there, plus will be working article inside. Flight Without Fear and the Pereira worked in First Aid both days. Ellen even harder as a new member of the Inter­ 99s also had a booth at the fourth annual Hamlett could not get a babysitter so she national Membership Committee. Women in Business Conference in Denver. brought Jeremy along and worked in the On Aug. 18, an installation dinner honor­ Women attended from several states, and Information Booth. ing new Austin officers will be held at Steak one even traveled from the Republic of T. W. Wheelock volunteered to work for & Ale Restaurant. The SAT 99s will join us China! two hours but worked for two days. He did and we will attend their same event in Sep­ Our May meeting was a presentation by such good guard duty at the Finance Center tember at Fort Sam, SAT. Dr. Norma Faulkner on soaring, and several that they asked him to work both days. He Kathy Bradfield will be our new 99 News members took an opportunity in July to try would not let even the CAF Wing Com­ Reporter, so this old one will be signing off it themselves for the first time. Pikes Peak mander and the CAF Airshow Coordinator Pat Mlady, who has been elected secretary prize trophy. The spot landing trophies of the South Central Section, and Carolyn were won by Doug Boren at 17 feet and Bill Westerman Schmalz, who has been elected Hunt with 30 feet. The most unusual landing to the International Nominating Committee, trophy went to Angela. as well as chairman for the section Amelia 99 Jane Bartos and family were host to Earhart Scholarship Committee. the 10th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Other chapter members have been busy, July 11. Invitations went out to 30 former too. Kay Alley is now flying for Midwest members. Each 99 prepared a dish and Corporate Aviation. Kay is flying copilot on Mary Kitchens’ family was presented a a Beech King Air for Wesley Medical Cen­ plaque in memory and love of her. All ter’s Watch program. She is flying an air enjoyed chocolate cake with appropriate ambulance fully equipped as a flying Inten white and blue icing. Guests were 49!4ers sive Care Unit. She flies critically ill patients Tom Mills, Jim Bartos, Doug Boren, Bill to Wesley Medical Center from all parts of Cantrell, Clyde Peterson, Luther Bailey, the country, as well as flying critically ill and special guests Sandra and David Fen- Golden Triangle Chapter’s display at the Confed­ nimore, Alan Kitchens, Lee Kitchens, C.C. erate Air Force Air Show at Denton, Texas. patients to other medical centers in the country if needed for further treatment. Perryman and out-of-town guests Jana and Other chapter members have been busy Steve Franklin. air racing. Carol Lanning and her husband, Texas Air Center at Lubbock Interna­ John, flew in the Okie Derby as did Carolyn tional Airport west side hosted a safety Schmalz and Pat Mlady. And the great team seminar in June and July that several mem­ of Pat Gettle and Janet Yoder flew in the Air bers and husbands attended. Race Classic where they were the first ones August chapter meeting at Linda Peter­ across the finish line. They had a fine time son’s the members will vote on bylaws for and even collected some prizes. Angela and Pat to take to St. Louis, Mis­ Your reporter, more at home behind a souri. typewriter than in front of a mike, gave a by Pat Cantrell speech about Amelia Earhart on the 24th of Oklahoma Chapter July for the Wichita Aeronautical Historical Col. Ray Torres and Col. (and 49‘^er) John Ste­ Association. I enjoyed my research on it and It has been off to the four winds for many phens unload trash barrels provided by the Golden recommend all women pilots review Amelia of our members these summer months. For Triangle Chapter for the Confederate Air Force Airshow. Earhart’s life. She was a very interesting some: Kittyhawk, Williamsburg, Colorado, lady. San Francisco, Ruidoso, Gulf Coast, Ala­ into the Finance Center because their names Then, on July 27th, Marilyn Copeland, bama, Wisconsin and places in between. were not on his list! Kay Alley and I flew to Oklahoma City for a June started out with Betty Jo Hammer Mary Wheelock primarily delivered Gat- taping with Pat Shockey and her “Inner and Robin Smith winning the Arkansas orade and water to other workers, but she Views” program on cable COX-TV. We flew also found herself directing traffic, parking down in Marilyn’s Piper Lance with Maril­ cars and hauling trash both days. Beverly yn’s son, David, skillfully piloting us around and John Stephens, who are also Colonels the bad weather that was threatening the in the CAF, and their son, Charles, emptied area. 1 got to see 99 Headquarters and found the trash barrels after the show each day. that I would like ta spend a lot of time there Beverly also coordinated the Gatorade Bri­ just browsing through the many interesting gade and John worked as a marshaller on books and articles on display. Loretta Gragg the flight line. provided our transportation to and from the Our chapter provided the trash barrels as studio and sort of played mother-hen to us, an Airport Beautification project and spec­ making us feel at home. tators were very good about using them. At this time the Kansas 99s are busy Ann Dick, Mary Wheelock and her son, working with the FAA on a general aviation Terry, and Beverly Stephens developed refresher course to be held July 30-31 at displays of our chapter activities as well as Copeland Airport. The 99s are providing other information about the Ninety-Nines. refreshments on Friday night and a light Getting together (or a meeting are Oklahoma Loretta Santos was involved in one of the breakfast on Saturday morning. It should be Chapter members (b a ck ro w ) Dru Jones, Carol highlights of the airshow. Be sure to read a good meeting and a well-timed one, too, as Sokatch guest Joannese Hoenneger, (middle row) next issue of the 99 NEWS to see what she it is about density altitude. Connie Pierson, Sue Halpain, guest Eleanor Ferris, Charlene Davis, (jront row) Lu Hollander, Nema did! by Paula Bruce Masonhall, Rita Eaves and Dana Gibson. by Beverly Stephens Okie Derby participants also helped Nema and Kansas Chapter Lubbock Chapter Mase Masonhall celebrate their 40th wedding anni­ versary. The Kansas Chapter of the 99s is espe­ July was full of activity. On Saturday, the cially proud of our own chapter member, 10th, we held our Poker Rally. The route Marilyn Copeland, for being elected presi­ was Town and Country Airport, south Lub­ dent of the International 99s. Marilyn is the bock, with Linda and Clyde Peterson and second International 99 president from our Janie Bailey meeting guests; then Slaton, chapter. The late Pat McEwen was presi­ Texas, Airport where Angela Boren offered dent from 1974-1976. And, we may recall, two playing cards. The final destination was the first president of the 99s, Amelia Ear­ Wheeler Farms where Doug Boren and Bill hart, while not a chapter member, was a and Pat Cantrell judged spot landings on the fellow Kansan who was born in Atchison, grass runway. Kansas. Dave Hampton won first prize trophy at We are also proud of chapter members poker while Bill Hunt of Tahoka won second (co-owned by 99 Debbie Rihn) at La Porte airmarking of the 35-17 runway at the Kent Airfield. We had a record number of 25 County Airport. Mark Geeslin, the newly planes entered, many of which were flown elected County Judge, found that the judge­ by some of our own 99s and 49j/2ers. Follow­ ship included care of the airport. He called, ing a catered dinner in one of the hangars, asking the Wichita Falls 99s to come and trophies were awarded to the winners and paint numbers on the runway. suitable jokes and gag gifts to some of the Mark and wife Laudazelle entertained us non-winners. Congratulations go to our 99 with a brunch at the Jayton Community team of Bernadine Roop (chapter chairman) Center, and a fine Mexican lunch was and Della Lynch (secretary), who won tro­ enjoyed by all the participants at a local cafe. phies for best 99, best fuel estimate, best The good flight, food and fellowship was Piper and second place. enjoyed by everyone. The numbers are The Confederate Air Show in Galveston, beautiful! July 12-13, was a spectacular event and we by Donna Pearcy Part of the crowd at the Goldenrod Showboat in St. did our share by joining with the Houston Louis are Oklahoma 99s and their guests. Chapter in collecting and selling tickets at SOUTHEAST SECTION the gates for these two hot (very hot) days. Derby, air race, that is. Jan Million and Lu As always the members of the CAF pres­ Blue Ridge Chapter Hollander had a mixed bag of wx problems ented a very impressive display with some of getting to Hot Springs, but in spite of a late our wartime aircraft. May meeting was held at Jekyll Island, takeoff, finished 11th. Georgia, with Southeast Section Governor Our July meeting concluded with a small Then, it was Okie Derby time. Of the 28 celebration to honor two of our members Bonnie Quenzler attending the meeting. entries, 26 flew the race. GAMA would have who recently achieved a longtime goal. Plans are underway for the US Proficiency been proud: an Aero Commander 112TC, a Maybelle Fletcher and Mary Byers were the Flight Team Competition to be held at Jekyll Beech Duchess and a batch of Pipers. Betty Island in May, 1983. The Blue Ridge Chapter first place winners in this year’s Air Race Jo and Robin did it again, winning the Okie Classic which was flown from Sunriver, will be in charge of this event. A tour of the Derby. Somebody is going to hide that beautiful island was enjoyed by everyone. Oregon, to the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Lance next time. ’Twas a little hot this year, Tennessee, June 25-28. We are very proud June meeting was a fly-in to Ocean Isle not our usual cool and showery wx. of these two members, as winning this race Beach, North Carolina. Ed and Virginia Gil- G ADO-9 had a “listen-talk-listen” session requires a combination of superior flying reath hosted the chapter members at their at the FAA Academy for GA pilots. ability and months of dedicated preparation. beach cottage. The Gilreaths celebrated Fly friendly. Maybelle and Mary represented R.V.A. in by Nema Masonhall the race. South Louisiana Chapter The Diamond Shamrock at the Greens Bayou Plant in Houston was the scene of Some South Louisiana 99s gathered for a another successful Las Vegas Nite for our meeting at the home of Mary French to group. We use the money from these events discuss attendance at forthcoming air shows to aid in travel to our sectional meetings and and watch FAA training films. as part of our contributions to aviation scho­ We also made plans to send Chairman larship funds. Judy McLane and 49*/2er Wesley (Prairie- We got together for another airmarking ville), Marion Brown and 49'/2er J.D. (Pat­ July 25 at Polly Ranch airstrip and can terson, La.) and Sandra Rice (Lake Charles, report that any pilots in the vicinity will now La.) to the South Central Sectional meeting have no trouble in identifying this particular in Corpus Christi, Texas. runway. We are happy to report that three of our Blue Ridge Chapter members Virginia Gilreath, members will now be working for the 99s as Louise White, Lee Orr, Sue Chrisawn and guest section and international officers. Mary Byers Mary Andrews met at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, recently. and Judy Covin will be governor and mem­ bership chairman, respectively, of our sec­ their 31st wedding anniversary with a won­ tion, and Bernadine Roop is now Interna­ derful seafood meal at the famous Calabash, tional Scrapbook Chairman. with many 99s and 49‘/2ers in attendance. by Linda Godwin by Virginia N. Gilreath

Wichita Falls Chapter Florida Gulf Stream Chapter

Recently the Wichita Falls 99s, their 491/2ers Florida Gulf Stream 99s met July 11 at the and friends flew to Jayton, Texas, for an Sea Ranch Lakes Beach Club for installa­ tion of officers and an afternoon of para- South Louisiana 99s Eleanor Lowry and Sandra sailing and wind surfing. Rice (in front) and J. Mary French, Polly Baughman, Dottie Westby had just returned from a Judy McLane, Fran Taylor and Lou Rieger met recently to discuss chapter plans. yachting vacation in Maine and Marilyn Burch had just returned from a vacation in Judy McLane passed her written Instru­ Alaska where she had the opportunity to fly ment exam and is working steadily on a Twin Otter on floats over Glacier Bay obtaining the full ticket! National Park and the ice fields. by J. M ary French Guest Vicki Karnes, member of the Mon­ Space City Chapter terey Bay Chapter, recently moved to Hol­ lywood, Florida, with the U.S. Coast Guard, A highlight of our early summer activities and spoke of the aviation advantages to be was our sixth annual Air Proficiency Derby Wichita Falls 99s paint the numbers at Kent County found for women in the Coast Guard. Vicki June 5. Our home base was H & R Aviation Airport. will leave August 30 for Falcon 20 school in Little Rock and Mobile. Ellie Odorico is already planning a Flying Poker Party for November. Preliminary route includes Boca Raton, Lantana, Pahokee, Clewiston and Pompano airports. Entry fee is a $3.00 donation. Donations will be used to help underwrite our charitable and edu­ cational projects. For more information, please contact Ellie! by 1/irgirtia Britt

Florida Suncoast Chapter 99s enjoy watermelon at Glorice and Charlie Wills' Suncoast is proud of our 99s who are also July 4th bash. Civil Air Patrol members and officers. Mary Square dancers provided entertainment in the the caller. Fletcher, Alma Parker and Ruth Hubert Wills' new hangar during the July 4th celebration. New Orleans and Mississippi 99s, along hosted our June meeting at Albert Whitted, Aloha Chapter with many other guests, enjoyed the day St. Pete. Besides Search & Rescue Squad­ very much. rons, they fly a Sundown Patrol every Sat­ Carol Farnsworth of Hawaii Kai has been urday, Sunday and holiday evenings, travel­ by Patsy Zeringue awarded a scholarship by the Aloha Chap- ing up the coast from Albert Whitted to Dunedin, working with the Coast Guard by radio. Last year this squadron was given CHAPTER NEWS, ETC. credit for saving two lives when a catamaran overturned in the Gulf. They hold Aero­ Tennessee Chapter ter of the Ninety-Nines, the intefnational space Education workshops, have a Cadet organization of women pilots, to help her program, scholarships, work with the USAF, Tennessee 99s have had a busy year, earn advanced pilot ratings. have an EMT squad and receive no pay for highlighted by planning for and hosting the The group also awarded a grant, made personal expenses or for wear and tear on terminus of the Air Race Classic at Knox­ possible by member Marguerite Gambo, to the aircraft. (Three CAP missions every ville. Chairman Genie Rae O’Kelley, flight Melissa McCluney, who will use it to earn hour.) 99 and Capt. Ruth Hubert recently instructor and owner of Volunteer Aviation, commercial and instrument ratings. located two ELTs in one day, quite a feat! also participated in the race. She was ably by Marian J. Kuzma assisted by Co-Chairman Donna Bower of Knoxville, professional pilot and flight in­ structor and examiner, and backed by Evelyn Lyons, chapter chairman, and numerous workers from the chapter. Activities for participants in the ARC included a trip to the World’s Fair, a recep­ tion at Lord Lindsey’s restaurant nearby, sidetrips to Gatlinburg and Oak Ridge for early arrivers, a poolside cocktail party and the Awards Banquet. In addition to race participants, their families and other special guests, two Tennessee 99s were recog­ nized: Mickey Childress, member of Ten­ New officers of the Aloha Chapter are Eleanor Florida Suncoast Chapter members Mary Fletcher, nessee Aeronautical Commission, and Lady Sharpe, chairman (seated); Nelwyn Choy, vice- Ruth Hubert and Alma Parker, also members of the chairman; Marion Lee, treasurer; and Marion Leong, CAP, hosted a recent meeting of the chapter. McReynolds, member of Knoxville Airport Authority. secretary. Also attending this meeting was 99 Life New chapter officers, elected at our May member Jesse Woods, who briefly shared meeting at Irene Flewellen’s Dallas Bay Air­ our SE history which she helped make in the park, are Evelyn Lyons, chairman; Rachel 1930s, and bits of her “wing walking” and Pruett, vice-chairman; Mary Emma Klipple, trick flying times since the late 1920s. Edu­ secretary and Bertha Jones, treasurer. cation and nostalgia from our own Suncoast by Marilyn Ayers members gave us a very interesting day and left lots of interest for future meetings along SOUTHWEST SECTION this line. by Connie Chancey Recipient of Aloha Chapter’s Recognition Award, for the member who has contributed most signifi­ New Orleans Chapter cantly to the chapter during the past year, is Bar­ bara Geist. Glorice and Charlie Wills are continuing with a delightful tradition of having a Fourth of July fly-in, picnic and plain old Southern Carol Farnsworth accepts a scholarship award hospitality at their grass strip known affec­ from Sheri Pizl, last year’s recipient. tionately as Wills’ International. For years, they have been in the process of fixing up a Arizona Sundance Chapter dream-place-come-true. This year, we all got a glimpse of the newest facility on the The newly formed (Feb. 1982) Sundance property: a beautiful hangar. To join in the Chapter of 99s has an active group of pilots festivities of the 4th, square dancers gave us who have been busy making an impressive some fancy swirls and twirls to the beat of showing of their abilities. Lisa Matthews, who is a student at Ari­ needed to make the evening a success. had a fun day and are planning another zona State University, earned the Aloha May was a busy month, with both the Clinic for this winter. Award at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate NIFA SAFECON being held in Bakersfield, by Lorene (Wray) Robertson and the Hayward-Bakersfield-Las Vegas Flying Association competition which aided Fullerton Chapter her in receiving an invitation to compete in Race. Kathy Malone worked hard on the the National Intercollegiate Flying Associa­ SAFECON, and Maude Oldershaw did an­ Although you haven’t heard from us for a tion in May of this year. Due to a last minute other excellent job on the race. long time, we are alive and well and very sponsor problem, Lisa was not able to Individual members have also kept busy. active — just not too good at the reporting attend the National event. Chairman Pat Church and her family were end of things! Our annual Shirt ’n Skirts Air Pam Marley and Clydene Hauprich came in Florida to see the launch of Space Shuttle Race came to a successful conclusion the in 8th in the Baja California Air Race in May. 4, and several members were on hand at second time — the first date was weathered Connie Arnold was elected secretary of Dryden Space Flight Center to view the out. That didn’t stop everyone from enjoy­ the Arizona State University Alpha Eta Rho landing. Janice Brown is in demand as a ing the free breakfast provided all the racers Aviation fraternity. speaker all over the country, talking about by the airport coffee shop, nor the banquet Pat Moreland and Cathy Nickoliasen help­ her work with the Solar Challenger. held in Betty and Bill Walworth’s hangar. ed at the Jim Hicklin Air Race in May with The Bakersfield Chapter is now making When everyone returned for the rain date, the San Fernando Valley Chapter. plans for an Air Fair to be held at Costerisan we did it all again — well, most of it, and the Melba and Bill Beard airlined to Atchison, Lake, near Bakersfield, on October 23. Pat event was pronounced a complete success. Kansas, to take part in the 50th Anniversary Church guarantees a lot of fun. Monthly fly-ins have been well attended, observation of Amelia Earhart’s solo flight by Brenda Jackson with many chapter members taking advan­ tage of the opportunity to become more across the Atlantic. Melba was one of seven Cameron Park Chapter women who have been flying for over fifty proficient. The places vary, giving members years who were honored at the celebration. The Cameron Park Chapter has had a flying experience to the mountains, the Amelia’s sister, Muriel Morrissey, was pres­ very busy month. Starting May 22nd, a desert, long, wide strips and short, narrow ent. Forest of Friendship ceremonies con­ meeting and pot luck luncheon was enjoyed strips. Our trip to Palm Springs gave some cluded the event. Amelia Earhart’s birth­ at the home of Robin Bovee who now of the newer members their first flight in place was also visited. rain. A recent fly-in to the Paoli’s ranch in Murietta gave most members their first land­ ing on a private, off-the-chart strip, and let CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. everyone practice their pilotage in locating the destination. Gabi Thorp was chosen for a pilot slot resides in Fresno, California. This gave us Several chapter members participated in with the Arizona National Guard. She will an opportunity to enjoy a nice cross country the NIFA and PCIFA events in southern begin training November 1 for approximate­ from Cameron Park to Fresno, as well as a California, and are looking forward to assist­ ly 1*4 years. When training is complete she super lunch. If only all meetings could be the ing with USPFT events in the near future. will be a copilot in the KC-135 air-to-air fly-in kind. Congratulations are in order to Betty refueler. Gabi is excited to have received On June 15th we joined forces with tour Ashcraft, Darlene Brundage, Margaret Burch, this commission, and the Sundance Chap­ members of the Sacramento Chapter who Delores Charles, Evelyn Craik, Kim Ernst, ter is proud to have her be one of us. Gabi helped to guide us through our first airmark­ Jody Farrell, Jane Kropp, June Yeach, also made it into finals for an AE Scholar­ ing of the Placerville Airport. Lunch was Lynn Pitts, Mary Robinson and Betty Wal­ ship. served by the airport manager. Thanks and worth for not only being APT but getting the Our chapter held a fly-in to Bullhead City appreciation go out to the Sacramento paperwork turned in that proved it! in May for lunch. A few of the members Chapter for their training and expertise. The installation banquet in June saw a crossed the Colorado River to try out some Without it, perhaps we would not have been changing of the guard, with June Leach of the Nevada gambling casinos located invited to airmark two more airports this fall. going out as chairman and Betty Walworth there. In attendance were Connie Arnold, It was a busy but very rewarding day for all taking over for the coming year, along with Ruth and Marshal Benedict, Charlie and who participated. Kim Ernst as vice chairman, Barbara Davis Beth Eaton, Bonnie Krentler, Maryann Mack- On June 6th we enjoyed a fly-away picnic as secretary, Ruth Beede as corresponding lin and father, Bob, Pat and Clark Moreland to Cloverdale, California on the cool banks secretary and Jody Farrell as treasurer. with granddaughter, Chrystal Savage, and of the Russian River running right beside the Our members are currently scattered all Cathy and Jack Nickolaisen. airport. Fifty percent of our members at­ over the west, from Stephanie Brown in St. tended with three 49‘/2ers and one guest. I Louis, to Mary Robinson in Twentynine like to use percentages because it sounds Palms, to Peggy Kain up north in Mariposa, California, and Carol Tatnall in Auburn, Bakersfield Chapter like a crowd and when a chapter only has eight members we need all the help we can California. It gives us some interesting pla­ The Bakersfield Chapter has had a busy get. We will grow and grow!!! ces to have fly-ins! schedule this year, and plans a busy second On June 26th we hosted a Density Alti­ We always enjoy having visitors from half of the year. In February we held our tude Clinic/Spot Landing and Short-field other chapters (meetings on the 3rd Wed­ annual Flying Companion Seminar. In addi­ take off contest which was conducted by nesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.). Call any tion to speakers who talked about weather, the FAA G ADO personnel from Sacramento. member for the location and come see us. navigation, safety and mechanics, we had a Flyers were mailed to 550 pilots in the sur­ by Sylvia Paoli tour of the tower conducted by Air Traffic rounding area. The training Seminar was Control Specialist and 99 Vangie Holcomb, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and the contest was Hi-Desert Chapter and a registered hypnotist who discussed between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. First and the difference between nervousness and second place trophies were presented to the Four members of the Hi-Desert Chapter phobias as related to fear of flying. winners of each contest. The Seminar was flew to Porterville, California, in May for In April, we had a Las Vegas night in one very informative for those of us who reside Porterville’s annual moonlight fly-in. The of the hangars at Meadows Field. Judy Faul- and fly here in the foothills of the Sierra regular monthly meeting was held while at stick did a tremendous job of organizing the Nevada Mountains, as well as pilots from the fly-in and Joyce Fester, who placed party, and 99s and their 49!4ers worked the Bay area and the valley who may be ninth in the Baja Race, shared her pictures hard as dealers and whatever else was flying into the area during the summer. We taken during the race. At 6:30 on a July morning, members Los Angeles Chapter began arriving at W. J. Fox Field in Lancas­ ter, California. The task at hand was to paint The chapter spent many months prepar­ a compass rose. Members and 49!4ers worked ing for our 50th anniversary celebration as until the mid-day heat made the going mis­ hostesses for the spring meeting of South­ erable. Members then enjoyed the air-con­ west Section. The Miramar Hotel in Santa ditioned lobby of the terminal building to Monica was our headquarters, with tours of conduct the monthly meeting. The next the Will Rogers state Park and Rogers es­ morning, many valiant and slightly weary tate and the J. Paul Getty Museum. It was a souls finished the job. Our efforts were paid pleasure to have members of the interna­ off with a very impressive compass rose and tional board of 99s and so many past presi­ a few more people enlightened about the dents, section governors, and 99 charter members to help us celebrate. activities of the 99s. Beverley Allen (sealed) with POY winners Lois New officers for 1982-83 have been elected. The chapter recently held its fourth Flying Scura (Dillman) Carol Nielsen, Marcie Mauthe and On July 24th, the records of office were Companion Seminar. Many members par­ Eleanor T odd. turned over to the following women: Donna ticipated and the two day event was a great two trophies. These went to Lois Scura (Dill­ Lee, chairman; Rosemary Jensen, vice-chair­ success ... much credit is due to the level of man) and Eleanor Todd. Two of the above man; Carolyn Lumert, secretary; and Cyn­ interest and participation shown by our winners were in the limelight last year also. thia Hicks, treasurer. Also at the July 24th “ students.” They were an outstanding group Eleanor Todd, then Carol Nielsen who won meeting, plans were made for the fall and ... especially the one who (anonymously) the same award as she did last year. early winter which include fly-ins to Teha- wrote her suggestion that slides or movies of This will be the last report that this News chapi and Apple Valley and a tour of Los an actual forced landing would be a great Reporter will be making for our chapter ... Angeles Center. learning experience. Girls, next time, keep after three years at the typewriter I am turn­ by Elaine Levesque your cameras ready! New chapter officers for 1982/3 have ing over my typewriter ribbon to someone Las Vegas Valley Chapter been elected: Sylvia Rickett, chairman; Pat else. I enjoyed it, but other duty calls. Good McKennon, vice chairman; Doris Robert­ Luck! Off to the races has been the theme for son, secretary; and Eugenia Rohrberg, treas­ by Gwen Haynes several members of the Las Vegas Valley urer. Chapter. Kathleen Snaper and Bonnie Ran- Palomar Chapter nald teamed up to compete in the rain threa­ by Mary Firth Air Race Classic partners Pam Vander tened Fullerton Shirts ’n Skirts speed race. Orange County Chapter Linden and Kay Brick and Mary Pearson Velda Mapelli flew the Grand Prix Air Race. and Sheila Wing were honored guests at After returning to Vegas, Velda hosted the On July 15 the chapter held their annual Bev Zirkle’s patio party June 19. Mary won May meeting and gave highlights of the race. Pilot-of-the-Year Banquet at the South Shore the Ruth Dilg Award for Best California The 1982 Hayward Air Race finished at the Yacht Club in Newport Beach. Once again, North Las Vegas Terminal and involved the Betty Carrier arranged and cooked all of the cooperation of our chapter. Three of our food for the occasion with husband, Dean, pilots competed in the race: Bonnie James, at the BBQ with the steaks. Beverley Allen Kathleen Snaper and Bonnie Rannald. played ‘Hostess’ and MC for the affair with Congratulations and best wishes to Cap­ her crazy ‘gifts’. Outgoing Chairperson Jan tain Marjorie Meder as she enters flight Gerber handed over the ‘gavel’ to the new training for the F16 Squadron at Moffett Air chairperson, Marcie Mauthe. Vice-chairman Force Base. Marjorie has presently been will be Pam Mahonchak (she prefers to be flight instructor of C 130s at Nellis Air Force called chairman-of-vice). Secretary is Lesle Base. Bush and treasurer is Anita Crockett. Good What can be more gratifying to a 99 pilot luck to you all. than to fly for a worthwhile cause? Kathleen Snaper and Bonnie Rannald are volunteer Ginny Boylls received Ihe annual Woman Pilot ol pilots for the United Blood Service. They the Year award given by the Palomar Chapter. will fly the platelets gathered from blood drives in surrounding towns back to Las Vegas for processing. The cost for the air­ planes is being subsidized by the Circus Circus Casino. by Bonnie Rannald

New Board officers are Anita Crockett, Pam Mahon­ chak, Lesle Bush and Marcie Mauthe.

Dawn Grande received an award for the Palom ar m em bers Pam V an der Linden, Kay Brick, Most Ratings for the year. Marcie Mauthe Mary Pearson and Sheila Wing participated in the received one for the Most Non-Professional Air Race Classic. Hours Flown for the year and Carol Nielsen received one for the Most Professional Pilot. We are proud of Palomar’s participa­ Hours Flown for the year. There was a tie tion which also included Brad Pearson, Kathleen Snaper and Bonnie Rannald volunteer to for the POY trophy. We thought of cutting it Mary’s husband, as the Official Starter of fly blood for the United Blood Service. in half but decided not to be cheap, and got the Air Race Classic. Saturday, May 1, Mary Pearson was a for prospective members as they get their guest speaker at the dedication of McClel- licenses. lan-Palomar Airport, formerly Palomar Air­ by Kitty M. Pope port in Carlsbad, California, honoring pio­ neer resident and outstanding supporter of Reno Area Chapter aviation in our community. Lila Ferrel, Irene Smith, Sandra Sweeney Ginny Boylls and Mary Pearson will again and Lisa Schilling (our newest member) sponsor a career seminar — “ Introduction attended the Los Angeles Sectional, and to Flying” — for Girl Scout Seniors on reported on what a great time the rest of us August 20. Fifteen girls have already ex­ all missed. pressed their interest. Nancy Patterson won the 99s Spot Land­ by Vi Pfeiler W om an Pilot of the Year for the Sacramento Valley ing Challenge at Fallon, which means we Chapter is Lois Erickson (center), pictured with now have the trophy for the next year and Jean Turner, out-going chapter chairman and Corky Phoenix Chapter get to host next year’s challenge. Cronin, this year’s chairman. The May 15 APT Day at Carson City We just completed a June Flying Com­ Airport was a super fun day. Not only did we busy. Last marked was “ Placerville” and panion Seminar. The room was overflowing have the choice of flying a Piper Warrior, believe us, that is a LONG name! with 38 students. There’s always a big Super Cub or a Varga Kachina, but some by J. K oukol demand for this session that offers nine even flew all three. A big thank you goes to hours of primary instruction to general avia­ San Fernando Valley Chapter Don Draper and the Super Cub; Tom John­ tion passengers. It’s a big fund raiser, too. ston, who loved flying the Varga; Mark Several of our members participated in Planning of big fall events is keeping Phoe­ Baer, flying the Warrior; Nevada Aero for the Fullerton Shirts ’n Skirts Air Race on nix 99s busy. We will try a second Fly the place and plane; and Sandra Sweeney April 17. Sue Jablonski and Alan Berenstein Without Fear clinic, Sept. 13-Oct. 4 for eight for her Varga. Several of the members were placed 3rd; Barbara Persons and John Black sessions. This general public service pro­ also busy putting together band-aid box placed 4th and Louise and Mike Martin- vides relaxation tapes, psychological train­ Vegue placed 6th. ing, information on airplanes and flights survival kits. Twenty one members attended the May At the spring Southwest Section meeting including talks from stewardesses, airline business meeting. Sandra Sweeney brought held in Santa Monica the chapter once again pilots and a tour through a maintenance Don Bailey to share insights into the pur­ won (third consecutive year) the APT trophy facility. There is a graduation flight as an pose and effectiveness of the CAP. for having 75% of its members APT. optional session for successful participants The June meeting and 18th Chapter Many chapter members also participated to demonstrate their progress on conquer­ Birthday Celebration was a Soak and Dinner in the Baja California Air Race. Placing 3rd ing the fear of flying. at Wally’s Hot Springs in Genoa. There was was the team of Louise Martin-Vegue and Just after that big program we will spon­ a large turnout and some very interesting Jo Ann Linder; 5th place went to Barbara sor the Kachina Doll Air Rally on Oct. 16. summer plans for our chapter were dis­ Persons and Ely Rickabaugh and 6th place Kits are available now (see calendar in this cussed. went to Sonia Scheimberg and Lorrie Blech. issue). Impound will be Friday, Oct. 15. Jan Bishop and I attended the Aerospace Misti Vreeland and Delores Pynes took Night and morning briefings will supply total Education Workshop for teachers at the the leg prize for the Loreto to San Jose del distance, first check point and forecast University of Nevada-Reno. I helped obtain Cabo leg of the race. And while they didn’t winds. This is a navigation and proficiency speakers for the workshop, which included place, Melinda Lyon and Elizabeth Dinan rally. Entries compete against their own our member Linda Draper, who talked did participate! estimates of fuel and time. This year’s rally about soaring, and Balloonist and Private The annual Poker Flight normally held in will add at least one intermediate stop and a Pilot Peggy Twedt who participated with March was held in June this year. Nearly 80 plus one hour to all times. Entries can use Jan and myself in a panel program on persons participated. At the Spaghetti feed the stop to adjust their time. This is an excit­ Women in Aviation. that night, prizes were awarded to six win­ ing rally and there will be a banquet after­ by Hazel H ohn ners (there was a tie for second place). wards. Prizes were also awarded to three persons To break up all the planning and work for Sacramento Valley Chapter for their participation in the “Infamous Chart our big events we have been escaping the Game!” desert heat with fly-ins to northern Arizona. In June we installed new officers Corky Later in the month,the new Board was In June 10 Phoenix and 2 Sundance members Cronin, Maryben McClave, Dorothy Flynn installed at our annual banquet. The new joined Palomar, Mission Beach, San Diego and Jeannie Dunlap. At the same dinner Boar4 members are: chairman — Monie and El Cajon Valley Chapters in Sedona. scholarship checks were awarded to Anita Pease; vice chairman — Ceci Stratford; Phoenix prepared a potluck lunch and every­ Whitney and Laurie Birch, both of whom recording secretary — Jan Amos; corres- one enjoyed 99 fellowship and sharing of will use the money toward instrument rat­ ideas. Sept. 11 numerous Southwest chap­ ings. We also celebrated the Woman Pilot of ters are going to Lake Powell. Phoenix will the Year Award with Lois Erickson. potluck lunch again. The first of August, Later in the month we took 8 airplanes to Phoenix 99s will cool it at Lois Ward’s Yolo County Airport’s first open house in 12 annual picnic in Prescott. It coincides with years. 99s gave rides around the local area Smoke Eye Day, where prominent leaders to 56 people, and after reimbursing the including Senator Barry Goldwater dress in pilots for their aircraft expenses, shared the Indian costumes and perform traditional proceeds with the Chamber of Commerce dances as a tribute to the Indian culture. and our scholarship fund. New officers have been elected. They will Staying current during these busy sum­ be: chairman, Martie Pearce; first vice chair­ mer days can be difficult for some of us, so man, Stacy Hamm; second vice chairman, several chapter members have been meet­ Karen Moore; corresponding secretary, Joan ing for breakfast and a little crosswind prac­ With SFV Scholarship winner Mike Mackenzie and JHMAR Scholarship winner Gerry Brown are SFV Larson; and membership chairman, Redgie tice at Woodland-Watts Airport on alter­ committee members Ely Rickabaugh, Carol Riley, Murdoch. We have a new committee pro­ nate Sundays. Misti Vreeland, Barbara Michaels and Wanda gram for 66s. It’s going to be a good source And of course, our air marking crew stays Schramm. ponding secretary — Doris Totans; and ed back for our cooler, lower home bases. man Joan D’Amico; Secretary Linda Ander­ treasurer — Barbara Persons. We missed the dedication of the airport by son and Treasurer Mary Janis Shockey. Two scholarships were awarded on this one day, but did get to see booths being set The May Utah Chapter meeting featured night. The chapter awarded its scholarship up for the big celebration and aerobatic a visit to the Salt Lake City Flight Service to Mike MacKenzie, who will use the funds pilots brushing up on their aerial acts. Station. A practice DF Steer was flown by to obtain his Instrument rating. The first Jim Mayetta Behringer talked about flying two members, while the others observed Hicklin Memorial Air Rallye Scholarship careers at a local school in Santa Clara the procedure from the FSS. As a result of was awarded to Gerry Brown. He will use County and Sue Windus took a group of this evaluation by the Ninety-Nines the FSS the funds to earn his Certified Flight Instruc­ young people for a NASA tour recently. has recommended several changes in their tor rating. by Kathy Pelta procedure to make it more effective. July was a busy month, starting off with newly installed chairman, Monie Pease, hold­ ing a Fourth of July celebration at her home. CHAPTER NEWS. ETC. Later on in the month we had a DRF flight to Santa Barbara and a picnic on the beach Sylvia Allred, Carol Clarke, Joan D’Ami­ near the airport. And to wind up the month, co, Carolyn Eklund, Nancy Reuling, Wilma we decided to have a country/western (not Nichols and Carol White attended the Utah square!!) dance at Van Nuys Airport in Pilot’s Association in St. George, Utah. At someone’s hangar. Dance instructors were the Annual Awards Banquet Carol Clarke available to teach us the latest steps. And received the UPA Pilot of the Year Award. since most hangars don’t have waxed hard­ Wendover, Nevada, is predictably “high wood floors, we used baby powder to make and hot” for the Utah 99s Density Altitude the concrete feel like a waxed floor!! Ev­ Clinic. Eighty aviators attended the July eryone showed up in their western clothes 17th seminar and then demonstrated the and all had a grand foot-stomping time!! effects of density altitude on their aircraft by Sy/via Sanderson performance. Following a dry, hot day at the San Gabriel Valley Chapter airport the poolside social hour at Stateline Casino was a welcome refresher. A June installation meeting at the Red by Carol Clarke Lion Hotel brought out many members including Peggy and Leo DeZoete from Information booth of the Santa Clara Valley 99s at Helendale and Marion and Bob Marriott the Moffett Field Air Show was decorated with from Lake Arrowhead. Chairman Yvonne banners made o f nylon, with nylon letters stitched Waldbott received the chapter’s Pilot of the into place. They represent hours of work, but pro­ vide a worthw hile addition to chapter p arapherna­ Year award before she turned the gavel over lia for sem inars, air m eets, etc. Photo by Edmond Pelta. to incoming Chairman Nancy Gordon. A fine program on search, survival, and rescue was presented by Mr. Deutsch of the CAP. Ferrel Salen used her new instrument ticket to make a shopping trip to Santa Bar­ bara. Use and Jack Cook are home after a seven week’s vacation in Europe. Margaret and Dave Lawson, too, have just returned from Europe. by Eve H unt

Santa Clara Valley Chapter Planes over Palo Alto can now tell where they are, thanks to the airmarking efforts of Santa Clara Valley 99s, a few 49)£ers, and one 66 (Alice Robertson’s daughter, Kas- Santa Clara Valley 99s airmark Palo Alto Airport, sie.) Linder the direction of Airmarking chair­ California. man Jackie Petty we painted the name “Palo Joan D ’Amico rides her bike on the ramp at Wen­ Alto” on the taxiway, starting early while we dover collecting takeoff distance estimates from still had cool protection of morning clouds. pilots at the Utah 99s Density Altitude Clinic. It’s not true we painted an “O ” upside down, as an onlooker claimed. A few of us did end up inside the “ O,” however, enclosed by a 5-foot wide “ moat” of wet paint we had to leap over. The job was done in record time, despite the distractions of Jackie’s hard hat — which had a red light on top that not only flashed, but also rotated! Our Fly-In to the Cook House near Cal­ averas’ new airport on July 23 was a chance for lunchtime socializing. Since the thermo­ meter was over 100° F., and the altitude Utah Chapter considerably higher than the San Jose area, it also gave us a chance to practice our The 1982-83 officers of the Utah Chapter density altitude conversions before we head­ are: Chairman Sidney Sandau; Vice Chair­ MAKE THIS IMPORTANT CALL RIGHT NOW! Call 1 -800-331 -1750* toll free in the continental United States only, ask for operator 888 and locate the nearest flight school participating in the big $100,000 CONTACT! Scholarship Sweepstakes. * In Oklahoma, call 1-800-722-3600

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I have never to Merry Robertson, 300 Woodland Way, 'Women’s Ovqr 300 best­ Greenville, South Carolina 29607. selling g titles ‘- . raced before, and anybody knows only pro­ Interest and other books ! fessional pilots do that, anyway. You must •• But, don’t you have to be experienced to Book Every category from Achieve­ have to be so ... well, brave. race? Catalogue ments to Women j Studies. Money Okay. Here’s how it really is. The 1982 Air Free saving prices. No question about it: it helps. However, Woman s weal Book Companions Race Classic fielded 37 planes flown by many first-time racers have placed well, and P.O. Box 264 Lynden WA 98264 women pilots from 22 states. Of these 71 all veterans are eager to help them. Before women, less than half make their living in the every Air Race Classic, first-time racers clin­ field of aviation. The rest are weekend ics are held, wherein experienced and sea­ pilots, mothers, grandmothers, business­ women, real estate agents, models, and soned contestants willingly share their wis­ FLIGHT PLAN - WX BRIEFING “just housewives.” dom. Each year, there are some racers with the ink still glistening on their private licenses. New, convenient forms for the x- ••Yes, but look, it must cost a bundle of country pilot. Second printing. One money to race cross-country. These people Besides, you may as well start now. How pad lasts the average pilot a whole must be absolutely loaded with the stuff. I else are you going to acquire experience if year. Great gift for your flying friends. could never afford it. you sit there ground-bound? Yellow pad of 50 sheets, $3.50 plus Most of us work part or full time for the Now. Have you run out of excuses at last? .254 postage. Virginia Dare Mattiza, sole purpose of supporting our racing habit. Good. Now, get going. Fly. Learn. Get Does that say anything to you about the way P.O. Box 26604, Austin, TX 78755. that instrument rating. Find that sponsor. we feel about it? We get out and beat the We will see you at ARC ’83, starting in San bushes and secure sponsorship, either par­ Diego, California, and terminating at Grand Oil painting on canvas of your tial or full. You’d be amazed how many peo­ Rapids, Michigan, June 24 27, 1983. Make airplane from photo. Size 11" x 14" ple and businesses are eager to chip in, and your plans now. For information, write Air $75. Rabung, 28848 N. Ivanhoe Ln., every little bit helps, even if it’s just (JUST?) Mundelein, IL 60060. a tank of fuel. Race Classic Headquarters, Box 187, Addi­ •• But I don’t have the time. On the con­ son, TX 75001. Your kit will be forthcoming trary, I do have: in January of ’83. (a) Small children. (b) Big children. cont. on p. 42 Howard and Nancy Smith to take over with year because after every race they say, A ik Racine* Vfutate a minimum of confusion when Gladys, due “This seems like so much fun that next year to illness in the family, had to step aside I want to fly it.” The spirit of cooperation is cont. from pg. 41 close to race time. contagious, though, and this loss is some­ what offset by the fact that many competi­ tors become so taken with the fun of the event and the desire to “ better their score” next year that they volunteer to assist with Okie Derby promotes 99 contributions of prizes or equipment or recognition and visibility labor or whatever will help to see that the race will take place again. by Jan Million Experience does seem to pay off as evi­ denced by the fact that veteran racers swept What promotes recognition and visibility the first four places in the 1982 Okie Derby. in the general aviation community and Betty Jo Hammer (99) and Robin Smith strengthens chapter unity as well? An air took first place honors for the second year race, that’s what. in a row. Claud Holbert, this year flying with As with any major undertaking, the ef­ Marion Hobbs, again took the 2nd place forts and contributions of all chapter mem­ bers insure its success. Pre-race recruit­ trophy back to Arkansas. Home town boys from Norman, George Schroeder with co­ ment efforts bring chapter members into pilot/wife Billie, and Dick Hall with co-pilot contact with many other aviation organiza­ Harold Buroughs, took 3rd and 4th places. tions, and publicity flyers on display are NRP official Kay Newth scored the race and an­ All Ninety-Nine team Charlene Davis and constant reminders to the aviation com­ nounces the winners at Saturday evening's ban­ Dana Gibson were 5th, and 99 Sue Halpain munity that the Ninety-Nines are an active, quet. and husband, Bill, were 6th. Seventh place viable group. The 4th Annual Okie Derby, a 300 mile trophy went home to Arkansas in “Marvin Mooney,” with its leaky fuel tank, piloted by round-robin proficiency race held on July Ed Morris and Dixie Baur. 16th from Norman, Oklahoma, was indeed

45 airplanes fly Garden State 300

by Mary Helfrick The date: June 12, 1982 The place: Marlboro Airport in Marlboro, New Jersey The event: The tenth annual Garden State 300 — bigger and better than ever

Okie Derby racers go over their just-announced before. This year 45 airplanes lined up race route at the Friday night pilot’s briefing. proudly on the infield of the airport waiting for the starter to give them the signal to start First place winners in the Okie Derby are 99 pilot their engines. Finally the big moment arrived, Betty Jo Hammer and copilot Robin Smith. the flag was dropped, and we took off for such exotic places as Butter Valley, Pennsyl­ Chapter members pitched in on publicity vania, an airstrip right down the middle of a efforts, registration, banquet arrangements golf course, Arner Memorial in the moun­ and hospitality. Our hospitality room, tains of Pennsylvania, Gap View and Sky- stocked with spirits and a bountiful array of top, grass strips that tested the best of navi­ scruptious snacks, was open continuously gators to find. Dropping the flag for this year’s event was and served as the focal point for making new Arlene Feldman, newly appointed Director friends and meeting old ones. Friendliness of the Division of Aeronautics for New Jer­ was the motto on the ramp as well, and an sey. She is a 99 and former chairman of the all-out effort was made to see that everyone Racers Charlene Davis (running up the airplane) felt welcome and had a good time. and Dana Gibson (checking the map one more Garden State 300 participants eyeball their fuel time) teamed up to take 4th place. The Okie Derby uses the NRP handicap carefully. Every little drop is important! formula, and NRP official Kay Newth, an a success. Twenty-five planes entered, and Arkansas 99, comes along to do the pre­ aircraft variety encompassed everything from race briefing and the scoring. This releases a little Cessna 150 to a Beech Duchess. our chapter members to work on the event The successful formula again repeated and race, too, and that we did. Twelve of the this year was to “ keep it fun and keep it 25 planes entered had a Ninety-Nine in the simple.” Overall race chairman Gladys Mc- cockpit. Caslin was responsible for the major plan­ To help insure that chapter members can ning details, i.e. setting the date, making participate in the flying part of the event, basic arrangements with the hotel, airport relatives and friends are pressed into service and controllers, setting up the schedule and as fuelers, spotters, timers and “ramp rats.” assigning job functions to other members. We have found, however, that we have to Her competent groundwork allowed Phyl recruit a new crew of such volunteers each Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. well as Don Fairbanks showing slides of his The Air Race Classic for 1983 will be flown And who was responsible for all this plan­ trip to the Reno, Nevada, Pylon Races. from San Diego, California, to Grand Rap­ ning? Janis Blackburn was this year’s chair­ The drawing for the lamb skin seat covers ids, Michigan. man as she had been for the first Garden was made at the banquet and won by Gini State 300, and, as before, she and the com­ Sutherland of Birmingham, Minnesota. Gini mittee did an excellent job. She even arranged bought her ticket at the North Central for the weather to cooperate with a high Section. overcast, cool temperatures, no wind and Sunday the sun was shining brightly and visibility that wouldn’t quit. the new “ Rally Starter” flag, made by Vi The awards banquet was held at the She­ Blowers, was put into action as twenty-two raton Gardens, Freehold, New Jersey with some 35 awards and trophies being pres­ ented. In first place were Helen Zubrow and Anne Shields, two 99s from the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, with a score of 99.18. Second place went to Bud Fenwick and Don Glovich with a score of 99.02. Two teams tied for third place with a score of 98.33. Winners of the Air Race Classic are Mary Byers and Maybelle Fletcher, flying a Grumman Tiger. They were Herb Greenberg and Gifford

Winners of the 7th annual Buckeye Air Rally are Dick and Lois Taylor, 4th place; June Beers and Ted Berz, 3rd place; Tom Harper and Margaret Golledge, 2nd place; and Beverly Demko and Don Fairbanks, 1st place.

planes leaped into the sky. Dick and Lois Taylor of Springfield, Ohio, came in 4th; June Beers and Ted Berz of Detroit, Michigan, came in 3rd; Margaret Golledge and Tom Harper of Columbus, Ohio, came in 2nd; and, Beverly Demko of Cleveland and Don Fairbanks of Cincinnati

came in 1st. But, for Beverly it almost didn’t M artie P earce placed second in the A R C in a Presenting the Alice Hammond Perpetual Award to happen. Her original partner could not Cessna 172N. Garden State 300 winners Helen Zubrow and Anne Shields is none other than Alice Hammond. remain overnight so she was going to with­ draw from the Rally. Don is the 49]/2er of Pat Fairbanks and generously volunteered to be Boyce and Dug and Lilliane Kull, who tra­ Beverly’s new copilot. veled all the way from Maine to participate. The hopes of the Garden State Chapter were flying with their chairman, Mary Hel- Air Race Classic is history frick, and their chairman elect, Betty Pifer, in their Archer, and we didn’t disappoint by Glenn Buffington them coming in ninth with a score of 97.29. The 1982 Air Race Classic is history! Also participating were the new Governor Listed are the final official scores of the top of the New York-New Jersey Section, Clar­ competitors. For your information, 33 planes ice Bellino, flying as copilot with her son, started the race and 31 finished — one Chris, in command of their Aztec, and dropped out because of mechanical trouble Evelyn Kropp, governor of the New England after the start, and another was disqualified Section, flying her Arrow with son, Robert, Flying a Cessna 172N, Pauline Glasson and Sue for flying the timing line after sunset. Gray placed third in the Air Race Classic. as her copilot. A really great time was had by all, and the Garden States 99s are already looking ahead FINAL OFFICIAL SCORES - 1982 AIR RACE CLASSIC to next year’s event which will be held June 1. Maybelle Fletcher, Houston, TX Grumman Tiger +26.784 12, 1983, and will be cochaired by Doris Mary Byers, LaPorte, TX Miller and Diana Delange. 2. Martha Pearce, Tempe, AZ Cessna 172N +21.041 3. Pauline Glasson, Corpus Christi, TX Cessna 172N +20.017 Sue Gray, Corpus Christi, TX It was a wet start 4. Margaret Ringenberg, Grabill, IN Piper PA-32 +19.468 for 7th Buckeye Air Rally Wilma Ashe, Ft. Wayne, IN 5. Shirley Zillig, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Piper PA-28 +19.321 Bonnie Quenzler, Merritt Island, FL by Salley Berryhill 6. Marion Jayne, Palatine, IL Piper PA-39 +19.215 All-Ohio 99s 7th annual Buckeye Air Rally Nancy Palazola, Mill Valley, CA got off to a wet start and Saturday evening 7. Caroline Grubbs, Greer, SC Cessna Cutlass-RG +18.607 we had an awards banquet without awards. Carolyn Pilaar, Greenville, SC John Warlick, Chairman of the Wright “B” 8. Pat Jetton, Addison, TX Beech C33A +17.995 Flyer Inc., was the Master of Ceremonies Elinor Johnson, Dallas, TX and gave us an interesting insight to the 9. Susan Maule, Moultrie, GA Maule M-5-235 +16.880 Wright “ B” Flyer being made and tested in Gary Wheeler, Greenville, SC Dayton. We had pilots “ show and tell?” as 10. Dot Etheridge, Greenville, MS Beech V-35 +16.442 Cessna announces the financing pian for your “fiscai fitnessit starts with 0% interest

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