OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION Volume 8 N*-mber 3 April 1981 HOTLINE

AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM PUBLISHES HIGH-FLYING GA CONFERENCE HELD AT FAA TECHNICAL Cookbook. Want to give your guests a meal that is out of this CENTER. The 2nd General Aviation Safety Workshop was held world? Serve flying chicken and lunar bread at your next dinner at the F A A Tech Center in January. Sponsored by the Tech party. Recipes for these and other culinary delights can be found in Center and AO PA, in cooperation with GAM A, the workshop the Famous Personalities of Flight Cookbook recently published drew 116 attendees from all areas of general aviation including by the Smithsonian Institution Press. The book personalizes the trade groups, manufacturers, universities, aviation schools and lives of men and women who contributed to aerospace history by the government. Splitting into six smaller working groups, making their favorite recipes available to the public. Recreate participants arrived at the following recommendations: Amelia Earhart’s sour cream waffles or try a ham loaf recipe from * Develop a model to better monitor the industry’s needs and astronaut John Glenn. Books available from Department CB, capabilities National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC 20560. Cost is $4.95 plus $1.75 for postage and handling. * Require National Transportation Safety Board certification for all accident investigators * Institute a written exam as one part of improvements to CLOSER CHANNEL SPACING IS COMING TO Biennial Flight Review aviation communications frequencies. The FAA will soon propose * Lower insurance rates for pilots with demonstrated flight more widespread use of 25-kHz channel spacing to accommodate proficiency a pressing need for more frequencies in the fixed-width aviation band. According to A O PA figures, about 35% of the general * Require mandatory flight check for flight instructor revali­ aviation fleet already has the necessary 720 channel capability. dation Presently, 25-kHz frequencies are being used only above the * Develop a method to test pilot judgment 18,000-foot level. The FAA plan is to phase these in at lower altitudes on a gradual basis, getting to approach control and The FAA Technical Center initiated several safety-related control tower frequencies by the middle of the decade. F ro m A O P A programs as a result of recommendations from the first workshop GA Notional Report. two years ago. The proceedings from the current workshop will be used by the Center’s Airman Research Program as a working document to further develop the recommendations. KILL DEVIL HILL ADDED TO 99 LIBRARY. The book, KILL DEVIL HILL, inscribed by author Harry Combs, has been A CHANGE IN THE RULES FOR TAKEOFFS FROM presented to our Headquarters library through the efforts of Hazel runway intersections has been published in the Airman’s Jones, international vice president. This treatment of our aviation Information Manual (AIM): “ An aircraft is expected to taxi to (but heritage makes a worthy addition to our collection. Contributions, not onto) the end of the assigned runway unless prior approval for whether books dealing with the history of aviation, especially an intersection departure is received from ground control.” N o te d m women, or more recent aspects of the aviation/aerospace worlds, AOPA Newsletter. are always welcome, as are monetary contributions toward the purchase of same. For guidelines on what is needed, contact our Librarian Ruth Dobrescu, 4 Norman Court, Glen Cove, N Y 99s COMPUTER FUND STILL GROWING . The computer is 11542. in place at Headquarters and the staff wonders daily how they ever did without it to process membership information. As time goes on, more programming will be added and we will be able to take complete advantage of this new resource. Meanwhile, we are U.S. BORDER PATROL RECENTLY OPENED RANKS grateful to the continuing support of our chapters and (including pilot) to women. The Border Patrol of the Immigration membership to this capital investment of machine and supplies. and Naturalization Service is a highly trained Officer Corp. As a New names on our contributors list since the first of the year mobile, uniformed law enforcement organization, the Service’s include Sacramento Valley Chapter and individual members, Ali primary mission is detecting and preventing the illegal entry of Sharp and Marian Banks. Also, we wish to note that High Sky persons into the United States. Modern equipment in use by the Chapter was erroneously omitted from the scroll which appeared Border Patrol Agent includes: interceptor type automobiles, on the back of the December 99 NEWS. Their contribution was jeeps, fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft, complex very much appreciated and we regret the omission. communications and electronic sensing devices. Entry level is GS 5 with potential to GS-9 in two years. First duty stations are in the southern border states of California, Arizona, New Mexico and EAA SPONSORS AUTO FUEL FLIGHT TEST Texas. For more information, contact: Mrs. Smith, Marfa Border program. Shortly after 8 a.m. each morning, weather permitting, Patrol Sector Headquarters, P.O. Box I, Marfa, TX 79843. former airline captain Jim Barton climbs aboard a specially equipped EAA Cessna 150. His pre-flight checks include a quick look at the digital readout and programmed strip chart printout SPORT AVIATION ART COMPETITION. Work executed in instrument that will tell him how well the aircraft will perform on any media (except photography) with an aviation theme is eligible auto gas that day. Barton has been involved in the program daily for the Fifth Annual National Sport Aviation Art Competition for several months as EAA searches for a readily available sponsored by the EAA. Color slides of work must be submitted by substitute for disappearing 80/87. So far, with more than 300 hours June 1, 1981. Fifty art works will be accepted for exhibition at the logged on automotive gas, Barton has not been able to get the Priebe Gallery in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For information, contact engine to quit. EAA cautions that the use of auto gas is still very Professor David Hodge, c/o Allen Priebe Gallery, University of experimental and should not be used by the general aviation public Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI 54901. in their aircraft. t t w H S n s i u s OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION

VOLUME 8 NUMBER 3 APRIL 1981

PUBLISHER The Ninety-Nines, Inc. EDITOR This Month in The 99 NEWS Jan Million DESIGN and PRODUCTION Contents Lu Hollander Headquarters Hotline ...... 2 EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS On the Go with Janet ...... 4 Nema Masonhall International Forest of Friendship ...... 5 Nancy Smith Air Age Education Workshop ...... •' 5 ADVERTISING MANAGER Airmarking ...... 6 Jan Million Second General Aviation Safety Workshop ...... 6 CIRCULATION MANAGER Aircraft Insurance ...... 7 Loretta Gragg Legislation Information ...... 7 HEADQUARTERS SECRETARY Convention '81 ...... 8 Virginia Oualline Teacher - pilot - a 99 on the go! ...... 10 International Officers Me and "The Rose” ...... 11 "431 - cleared for takeoff” ...... 12 PRESIDENT NIFA - tournament of champions ...... 13 Janet Green On the road, in the air ...... 14 Rt. 7, Box 293W Ocean Springs. MS 39564 From Hell Divers to Barons ...... 17 VICE-PRESIDENT Calendar ...... 18 Hazel Jones Chapter News ...... 19 8536 Mediterranean Year of the Women ...... 26 Dallas, TX 75238 New Ratings ...... 26 SECRETARY New Horizons ...... 26 Charlene Falkenberg 618 S. Washington St. Advertising Hobart, IN 46342 Boston Room Raffle ...... 9 TREASURER Michigan SMALL Race ...... 10 Barbara Goetz 8041 Ravinia Ct. First Day Covers ...... 16 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Classified ...... 26 Cunningham, Jeffrey & Co ...... 27 Board of Directors Cessna ...... 28 Marilyn Copeland Ruth Dobrescu Thon Griffith

Gene Nora Jessen O N T H E C O V E R : V iew ed through the shadow of a Betty Jane Schermerhorn spinning propeller, 1977 Angel Derby participants line up for take-off. Air aacing season is upon us, The 99 NEWS with Shangri-La’s Grand Prix Air Race in April, Angel Derby in May and the Air Race Classic in International Headquarters June. Race results will appear in future issues of Terminal Dr. & Amelia Earhart Lane The 99 NEWS. \ P.O. Box 59965 Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 682-4425 Circulation Information 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-members at the rate of $10.00 per year. Postmaster: Application to mail at controlled circulation rate is pending at Amarillo, Texas.

Membership Count 5.702 as of March 9. 1981 o* @ § w H A n E T ® by International President Janet Green

This month, with our new administration getting settled in, is an unfair to general aviation. Although we haven’t as a group spoken opportune time to think of legislative matters. Our president on recent issues, we can and will if warranted. Should a chapter expressed generally favorable views in his position paper on or section desire to write collectively, please check with Head­ general aviation prior to the elections. He has appointed a very quarters or our counsel, Sylvia Paoli, to see if the stand would able head of DO T in Mr. Andrew L. Lewis, Jr. It is encouraging to affect our exempt status. If not done repeatedly it won’t. The key is know that he is a pilot and his wife, Marilyn, a 99. Realistically, we “substantial” so we must avoid the appearance of this. will be facing user charges of some type but as long as they are An organization of stature to which the 99s belong and which is equitable they will be more palatable. It does mean that our very cognizant of legislative matters as well as other matters budgets may not stretch to include as much time in the air as we’d pertinent to general aviation is G EN AVAC . The name is an like. What better time to use our 99 network of contacts and acronym for GENeral AViation Associations Committee. The friendships to “air pool” and load up our planes flying to meetings principal general aviation organizations become members by and other activities. invitation and the top two elected officials in policy making But back to legislation! Our chairman of this important standing positions represent their organization. At the formation in 1970 it committee is Joan Kerwin. She reviews the Business Aviation was agreed that a formal activist organization would hamper the Weekly and when she notes an urgent issue demanding our ability of the disparate member associations to achieve solutions attention she lets us know through articles in The 99 NEWS and to problems uniquely pertinent to each but that their respective chapter mailings and alerts us that we should be writing our memberships could benefit by periodic meetings to exchange legislators. A California newsletter offered some tips to our ideas and make plans. It was felt that group input would provide aviation awareness letter writers for effectiveness and I’d like to stimulus and coordination for the action activities of its member pass them along. associations; general aviation resources could be concentrated in 1. Write on a personal or business letterhead if possible, and most needed areas; two or more organizations could pool sign your name over your typed signature at the end of the resources; duplication could be avoided; and most importantly to message. the Ninety-Nines, we are in the mainstream of knowledge affecting 2. Be sure the exact return address is on the letter, not just the our activities. Other associations who make up the membership envelope. are GAMA, AOPA, NIFA, NBAA, ADMA, AEA, EAA, HAA, 3. State the name of the legislation you are writing about and N A T A and SSA. Test your knowledge! Do you know what all the give the bill number if possible. initials stand for? 4. State your reason for writing. Explain how the issue would Meetings are held three times a year. The fall meeting is most affect you, your family, community and in our particular successfully held in Washington in conjunction with the Flight case, the aviation community. Instructor and Mechanic of the Year Awards. Our award can be 5. Be reasonable. Don’t ask for the impossible. Don’t threaten. presented in person without additional cost. Usually either our 6. Write only to the representative of your district and the sena­ president or vice president and Joan Kerwin attend. Joan does so tors of your state. at her own expense. The annual host association organizes and 7. Ask the legislator to state his or her position on the issue in develops agendas, selects meeting sites, makes arrangements and reply. provides one complimentary luncheon per meeting. W e have 8. And finally, thank a legislator when he or she pleases you hesitated to take on this responsibility but with offers of support with a vote on an issue. from other members we have volunteered and will be hosts for The directors are careful to avoid any appearance of lobbying to three meetings commencing in the fall of 1981. One of these influence legislation as a substantial part of our activity. That meetings will be in Oklahoma City where we will proudly be host in doesn’t mean we are speechless on anything vital to safety or our Headquarters.

Continued from page 2 The lucky grand prize winner was one of 379,000 people who 99s M AKE G O O D C O P Y . David Scherer, a R ocky M ountain attended one of 10,000 FA A safety seminars last year promoted by News staff writer, was named a first place winner in the 1980 G AM A. The seminars bring pilots up to date on the latest in flying Journalism Competition of the eight-state Central Regional of the knowledge. New Safe Pilot ’81 seminars are already underway. Aviation/Space Writers Association. Scherer’s winning entry, published July 20 in the News’ Now section, was called “Women’s A RECORD 15,161 AIRPORTS NOW AVAILABLE IN U.S. Role in Aviation.” The story profiled The Ninety-Nines, Inc., The number of airports, heliports and other landing facilities in the reviewing its history and featuring several area women pilots who U.S. broke the 15,000 mark in 1980 for the first time. In all, there work in various aspects of aviation. were 15,161 landing spots available to civil aircraft at year’s end. This represented a net gain of 415 over 1979. Included in the WEST VIRGINIA POSTAL CLERK WINS NEW PLANE AS year-end totals were 12,240 airports, 2,336 heliports, 527 seaplane G A M A Safe Pilot ’80 grand prize winner. Postal clerk and part- bases, and 58 short takeoff and landing (STO L) airports or time farmer Lawrence B. Spencer, 47, of Elkins, West Virginia, got runways. A total of 730 of these facilities were served by air the shock of his life when West Virginia Senator Jennings carriers. Texas continued to lead all states with 1,375 landing Randolph surprised him with news that he had won a $50,000 facilities, followed by Illinois 942, California 825, Alaska 731, airplane of his choice in the G A M A Safe Pilot ’80 Sweepstakes. Pennsylvania 694, Ohio 652, Minnesota 491, and Florida 485. International

12-13-14 - J U L Y - 12-13-14 A Fun Stopover on the way to the Friendship Convention in Boston, July 15-19

Space will hover over Atchison, July 12, the fantastic flight from Atchison in 1963 13 and 14 when the 99s and the City of when the Amelia Earhart Commemorative Atchison celebrate the 8th anniversary of stamp was issued. The Forest was the International Forest of Friendship — dedicated July 24, 1976. their contribution to America’s Bicentennial Winding through the Forest is Memory Horizon program — the program designed Lane, tying America’s flying past to its to project America into her Third Century. future, honoring those who have, or are still Atchison’s own native Wizard of Space, contributing to all facets of the Fritz Widick, will be our featured speaker at advancement of aviation. Embedded in this the banquet, July 13th. Fritz has been at concrete ribbon (five feet wide to Cape Canaveral for the past year preparing accommodate wheelchairs) are granite the Shuttle for the launch and will fly to plaques engraved with the names of Houston to monitor its re-entry. W e are honorees. Memory Lane Honorees are working with the powers that be to arrange proposed by sponsors who contribute $200 for some of the 99s connected with the to the International Forest of Friendship to Shuttle program to join us in Atchison. help defray the cost and installation of the The festivities begin with the reunion 12" x 16" x 4 1/ 2 ” thick granite plaque. The party Sunday night, the 12th, to welcome biography and a picture of the honoree, with the 99s to Atchison. On the 13th will be the the check for $200 (tax deductible) should exciting unveiling of the lovely, full-length be made out to The International Forest of bronze statue of Amelia Earhart in front of Friendship, and sent directly to John E. the First National Bank on the tree-lined Smith, Treasurer, P.O. Box 99AE, mall. David Jones of Athens, Georgia is the Atchison, Kansas 66002. sculptor. It will be cast in bronze by the Twin-bed rooms with a connecting bath Renaissance Art Foundry in Bridgeport, at a cost of $6.00 per person, per night are Conn. There will be tours of the historic site available. Reservations should be sent of Atchison and the A.E. Museum, and the directly to: Betty Wallace, Benedictine banquet at night. Ceremonies at the Forest College, North Campus, Atchison, Kansas begin at 10:30 a.m., July 14th with the 66002. Please tell Eietty how you will be Festivities at the International Forest of Friendship Parade of the Flags of the States, Terri­ traveling — private plane, commercial to will include unveiling of the bronze statue of Amelia Earhart. tories, the Moon and the 33 countries Kansas City International Airport, or driving around the world where there are 99s. W e and ETA so she can pass this information on hope to have the map of the Forest and to the Zontians who, for lo these many Memory Lane, etched on wood, finished by years, have arranged to meet all arrivals and the 14th. departures. If you prefer to stay in one of the A rating The ground-breaking ceremony for the motels, this can also be arranged. Forest was held at the A.E. Airport July 24, Hope you will join the fun in Atchison 1973, even before the permanent site had enroute to Boston. to earn been chosen. It was launched with an Fay Gillis Wells armada of planes, flown by 99s, carrying General Co-Chairman by Patricia Rockwell seedlings to all the State Capitols, repeating International Forest of Friendship 1980 Scholarship Winner

My excitement from ginning in July THE INTERNATIONAL FOREST OF FRIENDSHIP is still running a feverish high. Atchison, Kansas 66002 — P. O. Box 99AE I’ve passed my BGI, CFI and double I written because with teaching I am smitten. No money given to ATE I taught myself because that’s me. January and February I was grounded. By my hospital stay I’m still confounded. But come March I’ll start with A TT to learn the wonders of instructing properly. Some day I hope to teach that way, charging no more than students can pay. Oh to have my rating and instruct in the haze of our soon to be, long summer days. But this will not happen I do fear as family commitments may delay me this year. But long before the summer of ’82 Sponsored By: I will be an instrument instructor — The City of Atchison, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. K.S.U., State and Extension Forestry thanks to you! activities. It would be a grand gesture on the Section chairmen, I’m sure you are all part of the chapters that do a lot of marking settled in now, and have things pretty well to make an effort to invite a non-marking organized. Please be sure you let any new chapter to join you. They are missing out on chapters know how to get their airmarking the fun not necessarily through their choice. manuals, and other pertinent information. It’s terribly difficult to airmark when you Especially information on notifying you and have never done it, even if you have the me of their accomplishments. by Mary Jo l/oss manuals. So give them a call. It makes a Remember, invite a chapter to join you on Since spring is just around the corner that great flying activity as well. your next airmarking. means airmarking can’t be far away. During the winter doldrums, I started (not finished) cleaning out my closet. I stumbled over my old paint spattered “tennis pumps” . I put them in the throw away sack three different times. (There are two more pairs that could replace them.) But they are back in the closet where they belong, and until the paint gets through the holes onto my feet, I’m going to keep and use them. Have matching slacks and shirts, too. Ah, nostalgia! Got a closet full of that. Have you ever airmarked even under adverse conditions that you didn’t have fun? I think many of you will agree that airmarking is one of our more pleasurable

Shreveport 99s Eileen Anderson, Mary Jo Voss, Reita Dorsett and Marjorie Hardcastle at Panola County Airport, Carthage, TX. The men are pilots in the area w ho turned out to help.

with discussing the present system of of things that one studies when one is Second weather information dissemination by the learning to fly an airplane. G AM A has a slide flight service stations and what could be show. A O PA is coming up with some done to improve or expand this system. If movies and there are some military movies General Aviation time permitted, we were also to discuss the which are not currently available through possibility of more than one type of instru­ the FAA accident prevention program. It is ment rating and also to look into the possi­ anticipated that some central core of data Safety bility of additional instrument training for gathering will be made available so that all of the private pilot certification. this information will be available at one Our group was made up of 15 individuals central point. W orkshop from the Ninety-Nines, National Weather National Weather Service and FAA also Service, FAA, N ASA, Embrey-Riddle Aero­ talked about the future advisability of having nautic University, the NO AA, and members a home weather briefing set. This will be a by Hazel Jones of the faculty from the University of black box type arrangement on your The Ninety-Nines, Inc. were invited to Tennessee and also a man from the General television so that you can check the weather attend and participate in the Second Aviation Manufacturers Association and even communicate with the black box. General Aviation Safety Workshop. This (G AM A). National Weather Service has a With the advent of full cable throughout the event was jointly sponsored by the Federal lot of things that they are interested in and United States, it should be easy to put in all Aviation Administration (FA A ) Technical that they are working on, as does the FAA. kinds of different things to be available to Center and the Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot’s Some of the really far out things that we special user groups. Association (A O PA ) and was held in the discussed had to do with putting sensors on There was quite a bit of discussion about FAA Technical Center, Atlantic City, New wide body aircraft to get actual wind direc­ Pirep gathering and dissemination. The Jersey, January 27-30. The group of some tional velocity at all levels, when the aircraft group was unanimous in wanting a high 130 representatives from industry, FAA, was taking off and descending as well as altitude (EFAS) discreet frequency because AO PA, user groups, National Weather flight at altitude. This is being done on a test they felt that when an airline gave a pilot Systems and educators were divided into basis on aircraft flying from Europe to the report, his altitude necessarily blanked six working groups: aviation flight United States at this time. The biggest everybody in five states. It is hoped that a economics, flight instruction, pilot written problem, of course, is that if more high altitude EFAS discreet frequency can exams, weather related accidents, aviation equipment is added to any airplane, the be authorized by FCC. safety data, and general aviation aircraft. As weight factor comes into being. There was also a lot of discussion on the before, I was asked to serve on the weather W e discussed weather education with the orderly interchange of information between related accidents workshop. idea that this is probably a killer item and it is the center, the tower and the flight service The basic charge to our group had to do probably the least studied item on the kinds station having to do with pilot reports. In Aircraft insurance by Gene Nora Jessen ©LMTDOM r? p\ Legislation Information As aviators, we are all interested in with $100,000 per seat, a total of $300,000 won’t quite make it. protecting ourselves and our property, C by Joan Alyea whether we own our own airplane, fly in a $1,000,000 CSL is more common today club, rent or borrow from a friend. This with the awards we see coming out of the es column will address some of the basics and courts. Combined Single Limit is all the c=3 Quote ... unquote pitfalls of aircraft and airman insurance. parts of 1-3-1+1 combined, but the million Let’s start with terminology and what dollars can be spent any way needed; all for some of the language in your policy means. property damage or all for one passenger, “Drew Lewis Expresses Strong Support for GA Industry” Fortunately, the companies are turning to etc. Sometimes a company will not offer the plain language so you no longer need to ask insured $1,000,000 even, but will restrict “Lewis Admits Bias Toward General Aviation” (Headlines in B/A W eek ly 1/12/81) your lawyer to interpret what you have (or the passenger portion to $100,000 per seat. haven’t!). This limitation is placed on the less qualified ... O&M (FAA Operations and Maintenance) The policy is divided into two areas, pilot, for instance a non-instrument rated “should continue to be funded at existing levels pilot flying a high performance single. with modest increases, but not be greatly liability coverage for the airman and physical increased.” damage for the airplane. Let’s tackle liability There are many variables on liability ... “Inhibiting the growth of the aviation industry first. coverage and you can purchase $10 million in coverage if you like or even more. by limiting capacity (as proposed by the Carter Liability means the company will protect Administration) will do great harm to the nation’s you in case of a law suit. If someone is hurt Remember that there is no automatic pay in air transportation industry and thus our entire by/in your airplane or you damage their liability coverage. The injured party must economy.” (Candidate Reagan’s response to aviation questions posed by AO PA Oct. *80) property and they sue you, the insurance prove that the pilot is liable for the damage. company will defend you in court up to a The insurance company has agreed in the certain amount of money. You determine contract to defend the pilot and pay up to how much liability coverage you need. the limits of the policy if damages are So much for campaign rhetoric. Now for Your agent may offer you, for instance, 1- awarded by the court. Obviously, the pilot the about face. In mid-February, the Reagan 3-1+1 or $1 million CSL. Let’s break that will receive no compensation under the Administration proposed a 20 PERC ENT down. The 1-3-1+1 is called split limits. It liability coverage, since she would not sue fuel tax on aviation fuels, a nine percent gives you protection up to $100,000 for herself. airline ticket tax, a five percent air freight property damage (you run into a hangar), W e’ll address the physical damage waybill tax “and other miscellaneous taxes.” $100,000 for bodily injury (someone walks portion of the policy next time, but Despite previous protestation to the into the prop), $100,000 per passenger in the meanwhile, this would be a good time to dig contrary, the Reagan Administration now airplane, and $300,000 total for the accident. out that piece of paper you haven’t glanced proposes that the portion of the FAA Obviously, if you have 4 passenger seats at since you paid the premium and budget funded through user taxes exceed READ YOUR POLICY! that of any of the last three Administrations. Under Reagan’s proposal the user-tax recent years, the National Weather Service be put on the N O A A radio stations. As you generated portion of the FAA budget would has put forecasters in all of the air route all are aware, there are certain very high climb from $1.8 billion in 1981 to $5.1 billion traffic control centers in the United States. frequencies in the 166.5 range where you in 1986. Included in the proposal is a major The primary purpose of the forecaste*/ can receive weather information from reduction in spending for airport meterologist in the center is to gather pilot NOAA immediately. However, this development projects by almost a third. reports and check the echoes on radar. Any information is mostly directed toward public Have you reduced your flying due to high unusual weather phenomenon occurring weather information. The group felt that fuel costs? How does the increase of 40 to 50 will be passed to all of the controllers on aviation weather could also be put on cents per gallon strike you? Will you be able duty. This program was initiated some two N O A A radio and be very useful to pilots. to afford to maintain your proficiency at years ago and it is working well except that In the future we will be discussing these prices? there does seem to be a problem with recommendations made by the workshop Our only hope lies in the fact that getting the information from the center to having to do with flight instruction and Congress will have to rule on any tax bills. the towers, to the flight service stations and possibly another one of the workshops Senator Howard Cannon, (D.-NV) ranking to EFAS. It was the group’s feeling that having to do with the pilot’s written minority member of the Commerce Comm, some methodology would have to be examination. and Representative Norman Mineta (D.- devised so that everyone would be aware of These are just recommendations and C A ), aviation subcommittee chairman all the pilot report information that was from a workshop recommendation to called the 20% fuel tax “absurd” and being passed back and forth. implementation can be a long and perilous predicted that Congress will never approve It was the group’s recommendation that route. However, we were assured that the taxes at that level. But we must stay on top we develop a nationwide pilot report FAA, NW S and NTSB were keenly of all aviation bills as they develop and see to collection and dissemination system and interested in the proceeds of this workshop. it that our Senators and Congressmen implement it immediately. This would Last year, as you all know, was the safest know our feelings on such discriminatory require cooperation between the National year in history as far as air carriers were proposals. Weather Service, the FAA and the entire air concerned. However, general aviation Random but applicable quotes: route traffic control system. accidents seem to be holding about the “The power to tax involves the power to Another recommendation was to put same. And of the accidents that have destroy.” (John Marshall) TWEB weather information on high occurred, weather seems to still take its toll. “Defend me from my friends: I can defend myself powered, non-directional beacons. It is hoped that with better weather available from my enemies.” (Attributed to Marschal Villars, Apparently, these non-directional beacons and with better Pirep dissemination and when taking leave of Louis XIV) had the power cut some years ago as a EFAS coverage, possibly pilots will either “Let me stand by the side of the road and be a means of saving energy but since they were not go or if they do go, will be made aware of friend to man.” (Sam W alter Foss, but in this frame already in place, it seemed it would be very the weather in sufficient time to make a of reference it could be attributed to Jesse James.) easy to do this. decision before they get into something they WRITE ON! In this same line, another recommenda­ cannot handle. tion was that aviation weather information tectural beauty and unique museum, will be the finishing touch to what promises to be a super trip! -ience B Q > istory buffs will be delighted with Tour H #2, which includes Cambridge, Lex­ in Colonial Salem, but in 1981 you’ll be ington and Concord. In the historic North warmly welcomed. One of the most famous End, you’ll visit the Old North Church. a ^ v 'q 99 tour! sites in Salem is the House of Seven Gables. Follow the trail of Paul Revere’s Midnight You’ll feel as though you’re part of a Ride through the city of Cambridge, Hawthorne novel as you are intrigued by its education capital of the world (Harvard, U by Lil LeBlanc secret passageways and authentic Colonial MIT, Radcliffe, for example), and on to Arrive early for convention and you’ll be furnishings. Then it’s on to Rockport, home Lexington and Concord. There are able to choose one of two special tours on of the often painted red fishing shack known numerous historical points in each of these Tuesday, July 14. Each tour will give you an as Motif #1. You’ll have a chance to view and towns, which will provide superb opportunity to sample a different aspect of photograph this famous landmark. Don’t photography and a unique opportunity to the Boston area. forget to take some time to browse through travel back in time to the days of the the quaint shops here, where you are bound Revolutionary War. Concord is also famous our #1, North Shore, is especially great to find a unique item to bring home. If you’d as a home for authors and poets; the peace­ for those of you who are anxious to rather relax, you’ll enjoy unwinding beside ful surroundings inspired many famous tasteT the seafaring atmosphere of New the ocean (salt air does wonders for works. Perhaps the writers among you will England. You’ll travel north from Boston to tension!). The final stop on this tour is also be moved to a masterpiece! picturesque Salem, the famous “ witch Gloucester (pronounced Gloss-ter), a town town” . Ladies who dared take to the skies with a heritage of whaling and seagoing Our city is exciting, our region unique. would certainly have been tried for sorcery ships. The Hammond Castle, an archi­ Come early and catch a “ sneak preview”.

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The famous Gloucester fisherman, tribute to NOTAM seagoing men of yesterday and today. CONVENTION REMINDER! NOTAM M AIL TO: CLAMBAKE TICKETS ARE See March issue of the Shirley Ohl LIMITED! Order yours early to avoid 99 NEWS disappointment! Box 1981 for Sherborn, MA 01770 Tickets to “ My Fair Lady” and the CONVENTION REGISTRATION Boston Pops are also limited. FORMS Last summer Trish traveled to China and Teacher, pilot - a 99 on the go! while that was the last place to expect to gather flying tales, she amusingly relived the flight from Xian to Urumqi in Western China “4532 Bravo, radar service terminated.” “I’d like to develop a program for at a slide show she presented to the 99s. With these words 15 third and fourth handicapped youngsters, too, so that the “W e boarded a rather ancient looking prop graders from the Guilderland Central joys of flying could be open to all.” plane (Russian) only to find our baggage School District (Albany, N.Y.) completed A special education teacher, Trish feels stored in the aisles and seats with no belts!” their taped project on air traffic control and that flying can be a viable hobby for the Despite the lack of normal conveniences, ended a month-long study of aviation. The handicapped, if not as pilots, then at least as Trish described her trip to the People’s inspirator for this program, which included a spectators with a working knowledge of Republic as “totally fascinating.” The people simulated flight in a Grumman Tiger and the aviation. of China are, without a doubt, one of the building of a mock-up of Albany County Trish began her flying in 1976 and most interesting and cultured groups I have Airport, is Trish Bianchi, teacher, pilot, and completed her private ticket at Air Venture, ever seen.” member of the New York Capital District a small flight school in Mechanicville, New “It’s hard to describe Trish Bianchi,” says 99s. York. one of her fellow 99s. “She’s a teacher who “This is my third year teaching “Everyone says if you can land at cares deeply for kids, a pilot, a world elementary students about flying,” says the Mechanicville, you can land anywhere!” she traveler, a 99 — I guess you could say a native New Yorker who holds a Masters says with a laugh. “ It’s almost like Bush rather unique individual.” degree from Penn State. “For me it’s a Pilots, Inc. Actually, my experiences there perfect opportunity to incorporate two of helped in my travels.” Trish Bianchi shows Dieter Drake the controls in my loves — flying and teaching.” Bianchi, Because of her intense interest in travel, the Grumman Tiger. who teaches in the Guilderland District, Trish has landed at many small and remote extends her talks to other children in other strips around the world. “ I could count schools including a recent Federal project several rather unique flying experiences — for gifted children. even as a passenger. Among these Trish joined the 99s in September, 1979. adventures she recalls a flight into TeAnu, As chairman of the group’s Aerospace New Zealand where “we landed in the Education and Air Safety Committee, she is middle of a sheep pasture to find a bus able to combine aviation and teaching to the waiting — that was my first ‘portable benefit of both the 99s and her students. airport’!” Working on her commercial license and A flying trip to Kenya, East Africa in 1978 instrument rating, Trish plans on becoming gave her the chance to sit right seat in a a CFI in the very near future. Piper Aztec. “It’s a toss up which was more exciting — viewing the game from low level flights or sleeping in a tent in the wilds of bush country.” In 1974, Trish and some friends had a Michigan rather harrowing experience flying in a bush plane over Victoria Falls, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). “W e flew into a border area SMALL which at that time was a hot spot in a civil war, but the sight of the falls certainly was worth it.” Third and fourth graders from Altamont Race Elementary “fly” a Grumman Cheetah.

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For entry kit send $300 to: Mary Gardanier, 1828 Miles Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001. Limit 60 planes. look of an airplane. Shortly thereafter, she was back in the air in factory colors but I soon discovered I had the same trouble flying her as before. But — like walking — you may stumble occasionally but you “never” forget how. Although the paint scheme is original, right down to the 30 inch numbers on both wings, the instrument panel is a bit more clustered, an extra gas tank has been added and the 50 HP engine was replaced with a Continental 65 HP. The cowling is that of an Aeronca Chief so it does not stick out as a member of the K family. As I turned onto the airport, my thoughts returned to the present and the business at hand. After storing my gear and setting up charts, etc., the Compass Rose and I finally lifted off Hayward Airport at 11:54 a.m. on July 21, 1979, climbing into the rain. While every instrument was in good working order upon departure, we ultimately had to deal with the malfunction of first the VOR, periodically the COM radio, the tachometer, the loss of an engine baffle, and finally of my four days of clothes. Did you know you must hold right rudder when drying clothes out the left window at 3500 feet AG L? There were electrical storms, thunderstorms and showers, poor visibility and impassable fronts, but we were Me and “The Rose” determined to make it all the way to Oshkosh some time this year. All along the by Bette Spencer-Davis trip, I continually met just wonderful, fun It was overcast in the San Francisco Bay purchased the “ Compass Rose” . The only loving people. (Pilots and non-pilots.) Finally Area and raining in Hayward as I gathered things I knew about it was that one wheel at 2:15 p.m., Sunday July 29 with surprise, up my gear to make the short drive to the was in the wrong place, the training wheel relief and a great deal of pleasure, we airport. The “Compass Rose” (my 1938 had been removed, there was no forward touched down on runway 27 at Oshkosh. Aeronca KC A) and I had a date in Oshkosh. visibility from the cockpit and that it was After taxiing for about 2 miles, I parked, shut Having anticipated the flight in 1977 and wrapped in “ rag” instead of metal. (Rag! My down the engine, and fell out of the Rose again in 1978, a little rain had failed to gosh! What have I done by buying a paper onto the grass of Wittman Field, Oshkosh, dampen my enthusiasm or lessen the airplane!) For all I knew, it could have been Wisconsin. excitement of my adventure. It would be put together with scotch tape (3M no doubt) Most planes made the trip from California “Oshkosh or Bust” for the Rose and me. and rubber bands. But then, wha! could be in 1700 miles. For the Rose and me it was 9 Thinking back, my interest in aviation was so different about my Aeronca from a days and 3500 miles via Texas and points anything but an instant love affair with air­ Cessna 150 — RIGHT? After all, I knew how south as we could not maintain sufficient planes or the sky. Over a five year period I to fly an airplane! WELL, a few ground loops altitude to clear the two mountain ranges had occasionally flown with my dear friend, and quite a few hours later, I found out I did standing between us and Oshkosh. Rick. Having finally run out of patience with not know everything about flying. Owning, restoring and flying a 43-year- me, he bought my first flying lesson in At my home base, the Aeronca is the only old, 85 miles per hour airplane is something January 1976. At the time he knew I had a plane I have ever seen use the Compass perhaps only a true antiquer can appreciate. good chance of getting the flying bug, but I Rose taxiway after landing — this taxiway I am not sure I can explain why, but I am now didn’t even want to go. “Who me? Fly an being a very short distance from the the proud owner of two antique aircraft. I airplane? I can’t do that!” ... Point seven threshold. The Rose is very unforgiving and have just purchased another 43-year-old hours later, I had become afflicted with a does not take kindly to “ sloppy” runway airplane to restore. You may not believe it, disease known only to FAA physicians and alignment, as all you tail dragger pilots but this airplane is also an Aeronca KCA, other pilots. should know. And the crosswind Serial Number K C A -10, NC21025. I trained in a Cessna 150 and it was not as component — well — either land it into the Without the assistance of a few very close difficult as I had anticipated. I soloed after 6 wind or pray! The Rose taught me all these friends, my patient A & P, Ralph Huy, and hours of dual instruction. My first solo was things after I got my pilot’s license. the immense data obtained from John witnessed by what seemed at the time to be About the time I became more familiar Houser of the Aeronautical Corporation of the whole population of the airport as I with her idiosyncracies, I decided to rebuild America (Aeronca), as well as the FAA, unintentionally made a power dive on a her. Without wings, control surfaces and all none of this would have been possible. My shopping center while making my first base that, I pushed (yes, I said PUSHED) her thanks and appreciation must go' out to turn — with landing light on, of course, so backwards down busy “A ” Street about 2 these wonderful people. everyone could see me. Needless to say, I miles to my home for restoration. The T o all Antique and especially Aeronca survived the solo as well as the ridicule. The wings, however, came by truck. I was not lovers, the “ Compass Rose,” also known as remainder of my training was routine and I about to carry them to my backyard. a 1938 Aeronca KCA, Serial number KCA- received my private pilot license in nine The restoration was then accomplished 8, NC21023, which lived in Watsonville, months without knowing there was more to almost completely by myself, under the California for many years, is still alive and flying than piloting a Cessna 150. supervision of my faithful A & P. It was a well in Hayward, California along with its Just prior to getting my license, I long year and a half before she took on the sister, NC21025. “431, cleared for takeoff’ “I can’t, there’s a bird on my runway”

by Janice Morganroth

“ Anyone can be taught to fly,” remarked obligated to learn so that I would be capable opposite. my instructor of one year as I logged my to take over if he should ever become “Looks like you cheated death again,” I 125th pilot hour. I was determined not to be incapacitated while flying with the family. would hear when I returned from solo the exception to “anyone” although I had W e began studying together and passed flights. probably already beaten the Guinness the written exam within two months. One My preflight checklist was always being record for student pilot hours flown. year later, my husband had earned both his expanded. Number one on my personal list Two months later, I was to learn that he private pilot’s license and instrument rating. is, “ Use the John.” Number nine reads, was right. There is a potential pilot inside of I was still a student pilot with 125 hours. “Remove suede shoe from under the fuel us all. While I was searching for mine, sump before draining,” and after I have survival required that I laugh at myself and WHY? checked the plane seatbelts, I must check to humor those around me. Once that pilot I place the blame primarily on myself as a see that my own jacket and coat belt are not person emerged, I was never to be the same female who grew up believing that only birds flapping outside of the plane. individual again. and professional pilots could be legitimate For several years my husband clipped challengers of the skies. I had never free flying lesson coupons from newspapers fantasized about flying, and the possibility of Until I started flying, swear words my being a pilot never entered my mind. and magazines. I would dispose of them, were not a part of my vocabulary. declaring him selfish to consider risking his When I finally learned that there were life when he had the responsibility of helping general aviation pilots, I regarded them as a to raise three young children. species that had voluntarily contracted an At times, I almost weakened to his incurable terminal disease. Clearly, every “They all fly alike” the professionals tell aviation aspirations. A few years ago, I pilot was a candidate for untimely death. me. On my second cross country when I lost attended a lawyer’s wives luncheon where I After a few flying lessons, I became even my radios and my flaps wouldn’t go down, I met a young woman whose husband had more firmly convinced that 1 was not pilot was not convinced that they a ll fly alike. been a pilot for years. After learning of my material. This mental self image affected Mechanics at the airport of destination told fear of general aviation, she spent several both the way I accepted my training and the me that on return home I would have to do a hours convincing me of the fun and attitude of my aviation friends and no flap landing. I called my instructor to tell convenience she and her husband shared instructors toward me. him of the decision but he was very with their plane. She ended the conversa­ When the owner of the flight school unconcerned, noting that a no flap landing tion with an invitation to fly with them, which observed me “ performing” my first preflight was my best maneuver since I always forgot I enthusiastically accepted. One week later in my one-piece Yves St. Laurent khaki to use my flaps anyway. her husband was killed in their plane, re­ knicker jumpsuit with over the knee boots My instructor suffered through months of affirming and strengthening my fears and having heels four inches high, he bellowed at frustration trying every trick to make me diluting my husband’s dreams. me, “You’re not flying in T H A T !” think, act and feel like a pilot. One day he But last year we met a couple who are From that first day and for most of my suddenly took control of the plane and very involved in general aviation. Conversa­ student pilot days, I was rarely taken enthusiastically announced, “I’m going to tions with them and subsequent travels in seriously, but rather affectionately treated show you the fun flying can be once you their private plane made me aware of the as the “fun pilot.” My flying inadequacies have mastered it. The plane will be as relationship between pilot judgment and became a source for humor and I was manageable as your bicycle.” He proceeded risk. I had never considered that the pilot always laughing at myself by exaggerating to show me chandelles, lazy eights, etc., has options and choices which give him those inadequacies. hoping to give me an incentive for flying and control. Often in the beginning, I would feign inspiration for deeper concentration. My husband, sensitive to my weakening stupidity, so that no one would expect too Our flight school requires that student position, arranged for a demonstration ride much from me. One day my instructor was pilots use pilotage (determining position by and invited me along. That ride hooked him. showing me the practice area. He pointed references to the ground) on all cross Once he started flying lessons, I felt out a lake as the Northeast boundary. Very countries. On my long cross country, I was seriously I remarked, “That lake will be easy receiving traffic advisories on approach to find. I’ll remember it because of the radar, but was unsure of my position. I sailboat in the middle.” decided to circle the town below me to read NOTAM That same day, I told my young instructor the name on the water tower. WOMAN AEROBATIC PILOT that: “Your mother hired me to discourage “431, are you doing a 360?” Approach you from flying.” control inquired. wanted lo r the Truckee Tahoe “ W e’ve called the tower to have the skies “Yes,” I replied. “ I want to read the name Airshow ’81. The Lake Tahoe cleared for your departure,” they reassured of the town on the tower below me.” Chapter is hoping to sponsor such a me when I was about to go out and fly. Some “431, why didn’t you ask us? W e’d tell you pilot, but needs help locating such a of the instructors would even joke on the the name.” lady. Anyone having information radio announcing to all within range to “ I want to be independent,” I answered. leading to such a pilot, please contact “watch out”. They roared with laughter. But I grinned Lake Tahoe 99s ASAP!!!!! Even my own husband would inquire of with satisfaction as I caught the name of the my instructor in which direction we were town on the water tower. Now we all knew flying so that he could depart in the where I was, and I had faithfully played by the rules. The children did have a very deep My real communication problems began concern about our dog after they N IF A — when I finally reached my destination. discovered that, as a student pilot, I was not “You’re number one to land behind the permitted to fly with them as my passengers tournament Cherokee,” the tower informs me. “What but there was no restriction against me color is it,” I asked. I remember with pride taking our dog along. They felt that our the day Ground Control told me to park standard poodle was not adequately of champions next to the DC 10, and I immediately protected from student pilots like me and recognized it among the rows of single they threatened to call the Humane Society, by Pauline Gilkison engine airplanes. FAA, or worse. Until I started flying, swear words were The big day finally came for my checkride. Twenty three schools have qualified to not a part of my vocabulary. On one of my My daughter saw me dressing to go and participate in the collegiate aviation early solos, my door flew open in flight and I seriously commented, “ If you want to pass, program SAFECON at Northeast let out some very familiar but previously you had better dress pretty.” Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana on unspoken language. I never realized that Many of our friends who have known me April 30 to May 2,1981. Three Pacific Coast swearing could feel so good and the to be clever in other endeavors accused me schools will be invited to participate after exprience inspired me to write the “ Female of holding back my true capabilities in order their regional competition is held this spring. Flyer’s Limerick.” to build my husband’s confidence in his Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, flying. I couldn’t convince them of how CO I was brought up prim and proper. foreign the flying world was to me. But I’ve never been a prude, Auburn University, Auburn, A L Even though I am now a competent pilot, Bowling Green State University, I’ve heard the best of cursing, my kids still love to tease me, although they But to speak it would be rude. Bowling Green, OH are my best passengers. Our own airplane Broward Community College, I’d say “darn” or maybe “ shucks” , seats four, but we have a family of five. They Ft. Lauderdale, FL When life was overbearing, have suggested that for family trips, the Community College of Beaver County, But when afraid in God’s blue sky, three of them fly with their father and I follow Beaver Falls, PA There’s no substitute for swearing. behind in a different plane with the luggage. Dowling College, Oakdale, Looking back, I realize that I was Long Island, N Y Upon returning from a solo flight or cross frightened and lacked confidence; Florida Institute of Technology, country, I always cornered my instructor; fortunately, my sense of humor kept me Melbourne, FL and as if I were speaking with a psychiatrist going. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA or priest, shared with him my experiences, And yet, I continued on in the face of Mercer County Community College, confessing possible judgment errors. I’d adversity and ego deflation when I could Trenton, NJ wait patiently to be told all was well and that I have pursued one of my many interests in a Metropolitan State University, had not sinned (or if I had, that I was familiar confidence building climate. Denver, CO forgiven). Middle Tennessee State University, I had never put gas in a car and here I was Murfreesboro, TN fueling airplanes. My husband remarked But flying is different. When a pilot Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA one day how soft my hands had become Northeast Louisiana University, since I started flying. I neglected to tell him sacrifices perfection the risk he Monroe, LA how difficult it was for me to control the flow takes is his life and the lives of his Ohio State University, Columbus, OH of oil into the crankcase without spilling it all passenger. Oklahoma State University, over my hands. Stillwater, OK My navigation has always been poor. On Saint Cloud University, Saint Cloud, MN my last birthday, my best friend and my WHY AND HOW DID I FINALLY Southern Illinois University, children wanted to purchase the identical SUCCEED? Carbondale, IL gift for me. Both felt that what I needed most I get by adequately with very little effort, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL was a compass for my car. N o wonder my and choose to devote time to many different University of North Dakota, lack of navigation and directional skills interests, therefore sacrificing expertise in Grand Forks, ND contributed to convincing my instructors any one of them. The only risk in performing University of Texas-Arlington, that I was rather dense and probably would with mediocrity is that I may not win the Arlington, TX never become a pilot. I was far into my tennis game, speak the language fluently, or Western Oklahoma State University, training when I was finally able to locate my run the fastest mile. Altus, OK home airport and gain acceptance as “one But flying is different. When a pilot sacri­ Western Michigan University, of the boys.” From that day on they spoke to fices perfection, the risk he takes is his life Kalamazoo, MI me on a different level and even wrote my and the lives of his passengers. It was the Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT first name in the appointment book. They recognition of that difference that finally would listen intently if I thought there was a made me a pilot. For the first time in my life, I Support the 1981 National Intercollegiate malfunction with one of the planes — like a was forced to demand of myself the best Flying Association Tournament Of fire in the cockpit. that I could produce — to think and perform Champions by mailing in your donation I often faced confusing attitudes from to capacity. now. Your help is essential and really friends and family. Amelia Earhart wrote: “Courage is the appreciated. My father believes that flying is risky price that life exacts for granting peace. The business. As we were discussing his fears on soul that knows it now knows no release my fortieth birthday, he quipped, “Well, at from little things.” least you’ve reached 40.” Flying for me takes courage and ironically NOTAM When I inquired of my three children as to it was the demands that flying exacted from Deadline for June issue is May 1st. whether they worry about me when I am me that gave me that courage. This deadline is absolute. Mail early to flying by myself, they said “ no” although “431 cleared to land behind the Bonanza insure material reaching editor by they know what kind of driver I am. I can’t on short final.” May 1st or before. understand why they have no concern. I “ 431” worried when my parents flew commercial. mud and sand. When they arrived at San Francisco, a huge crowd greeted them, headed by the mayor, plus a company of soldiers from the Presido, and even an Army band. After 67 On the road, in the air days on the road, they had made it. Blanche had brought with her a bottle of

Reprinted from the July/ 6, 1980 U P S T A T E school for girls in hopes that she would Atlantic Ocean water which she was to pour Magazine of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. become more ladylike and tractable. into the Pacific, a symbolic melding of the Blanche returned home after completing two oceans. The bottle, unfortunately, by Edwin Sayers school, but soon found life dull and moved could not be found. Undaunted, she If the fanciful story about the stork to New York, determined to strike out on obtained an empty bottle from a busboy at a delivering babies were true, it would have her own. Yearning for fame and excitement, nearby hotel, surreptitiously filled it with tap made a fitting system for ushering Blanche and perhaps remembering Percy McGargle, water, and the ceremony proceeded Stuart Scott into the world. If anyone was she decided one day to cross the United without a hitch, with no one the wiser. born to fly, she was. States by automobile. She wrote to the Tw o days later, Blanche and Gertrude Less than seven years after Wilbur Willys-Overland Automobile Co., headed south to visit Willys-Overland Wright made the world’s first powered flight suggesting that she drive one of their cars dealers. At San Diego, an Associated Press at Kitty Hawk, Blanche was flying a plane from New York to San Francisco. It had reporter suggested the perfect climax for not much better and almost as dangerous. never been done by a woman before, she their trek: He arranged for a pilot to take She was America’s first woman pilot, a argued, and the publicity would boost the Blanche for a short flight in a two-seater distinction not easily gained in a field sales of Overlands. Farnum bi plane the following day. It would, considered exclusively masculine. John Willys, president of the company, he said, make her the first woman passenger The only child of Belle and John C. S. bought the idea. A silver and white stock car ever to fly in an airplane in North America. Scott, Blanche was born in Rochester in with a 25-horsepower motor was selected, 1886. Her father was modestly affluent, a with the name Lady Overland painted on veterinarian, author of a briskly selling book the side. In nationwide ads, Willys-Overland ‘The truth about her first flight entitled The Horseman’s Illustrated Guide, trumpeted the news that an 18-year-old girl remained secret’ and manufacturer of Scott’s Arabian Hoof (actually Blanche was 23) would drive one of Paste, a widely advertised panacea for the its cars from coast to coast, thus proving the treatment of horsely ills. superiority and easy handling qualities of the The plane was just across the border on He was also an indulgent, splendidly vehicle. an air strip near Tijuana, Mexico, and when bewhiskered father who catered to It would not be an easy trip. In 1910, there the two women arrived at the site the next Blanche’s every whim. “My activities led to were only 218 miles of paved road, outside morning, they found that the flight was off. champion ice-skating, smashing six or the cities, in the entire United States. Road The pilot had damaged the plane a short seven bicycles while learning to do tricks on signs and maps were all but unknown. time before while making a bad landing. them, and all the crazy, mad things that girls Blanche had no misgivings. Supremely On their return to San Diego, the were not supposed to do in those Victoriam confident, she would do all the driving. dismayed AP reporter confessed he had times,” she wrote years later in her Accompanied by Gertrude Phillips, a young already filed the story of Blanche’s flight in reminiscences. newspaperwoman who was to record the order to meet a deadline. So he wouldn’t She was just a shade over 5 feet tall, an trip, she started out from Times Square on lose his job, the women promised not to tell ebullient, freckle-faced redhead who felt the May 16,1910, escorted to the city limits by a anyone what happened. The true story of first pangs of unrequited love at the age of cavalcade of vehicles from the New York Miss Scott’s first “ flight” remained a well- 13. The object of her affection was not a boy, City Auto Club. kept secret. but an Oldsmobile which belonged to Percy Articles were released to the newspapers Blanche and Gertrude then returned to of all communities on their route, and New York by train. It was a let-down for Willys-Overland dealers were daily told how Blanche. N o crowd greeted her; there was Rochester, New York’s Blanche far they had traveled. Large maps were no reception committee. Stuart Scott made history with her displayed in all the dealerships; on each was Worse, she learned that hers was not the a cardboard cutout of the Lady Overland first coast-to-coast trip by a woman. derring-do marking its progress. Twen ty-two-y ear-old Alice Huyler Ramsey, It was a heady experience for the two accompanied by three other women, had young women, particularly during their first made the trip in a Maxwell touring car the McGargle, a friend of a woman who lived weeks on the road. In every town and city, year before. The only consolation was that next door. Percy was reputed to be one of enthusiastic crowds cheered them. Blanche had done all of the driving, covered the first men to drive across the United At Dayton, Ohio, they witnessed an more miles and made better time. States, coast to coast, in his car. unusual event: Tw o airplanes flew over the Her trip wasn’t entirely forgotten. A car Spurred by Percy’s stories, Blanche city at the same time, one piloted by Wilbur manufacturer offered her a job as head of a cajoled her father into buying a one-cylinder Wright and the other by his first pupil, A1 school for teaching women to drive. She Cadillac and teaching her how to drive it. Welch. was on the point of accepting when a man With fewer than 100 automobiles in Blanche was awed at the sight of her first namedFrank Tipton approached her with a Rochester at the time, 13-year-old Blanche airplanes. Had someone told her that before more exciting prospect — flying airplanes! was a conspicuous sight as she drove the year was out she, too, would fly, she Tipton had read about her cross-country through the city. The Common Council met would have scoffed. tour and about her passenger “ flight” and hastily and unsuccessfully sought to get her There were some bad moments on their was impressed by her fearlessness. As press off the road. Driver’s licenses were not yet trip, particularly when they entered the agent for Glen Curtiss, the pioneer airplane required, and the minimum driving age sparsely populated Western states: long builder in Hammondsport, he thought remained undefined, so Blanche went periods of driving over trails that were little Blanche could do for Curtiss airplanes what chugging merrily on her way. more than footpaths, storms, washed-out she had done for Overland automobiles. In 1903, Mr. Scott died and Belle, his roads, and blistering prairie heat. Tires Blanche already missed the cheers of the widow, took over the business. She packed blew, springs broke, truss wires snapped, crowds, the thrill of being the center of her daughter off to a New England boarding and they bogged down numerous times in attention. Tipton’s offer seemed the best Blanche Stuart Scott in 1910. way to reclaim it all, and perhaps add new open to the elements. The four cylinder plane into the air about 20 feet. It promptly glory. She promptly accepted. motor was in back of the pilot’s seat, came down with a tooth-rattling jolt that When Blanche arrived in Hammonds- jokingly referred to as “ the undertaker’s frightened Blanche but did no damage. port, Curtiss was not there to meet her chair.” In the event of a crash landing, there Blanche then graduated to “ hopping,” train. Curtiss was having an extremely busy was a good chance the motor would cut which meant she could swoop into the air a year. He had just built a seaplane — the first loose and decapitate the pilot. few feet and then come down again. of its kind — which he hoped to put into T o Blanche, the plane looked like a Finally, on Sept. 2, 1910, after weeks of production. And he had just returned from monstrous tricycle with wings. After she hopping, she took the plane up 150 feet, France where he had won the James familiarized herself with the controls, she circled the field twice, and landed without Gordon Bennett Air Race, establishing a started “ grass-cutting” — taxiing the plane mishap. It was her first flight. new speed record. Now he was the arch­ the length of the field, with Curtiss trotting She had yet to master banking a plane in a rival of the Wright brothers and considered turn. Because the plane held only one by many to be America’s foremost aviator. person, the procedure was explained to her After a day of waiting, Blanche finally met ‘Controlling the plane was about as on the ground. When she tried it over Keuka her new employer. Things got off to a bad easy as balancing a needle on a Lake at low altitude, the plane slid into the start. Curtiss was unimpressed with his billiard ball’ water, crumpling the plane’s left wings and diminutive visitor. He was annoyed with breaking Blanche’s ankle. Tipton for sending her to Hammondsport, Her first professional performance was and he flatly refused to teach her to fly. alongside, shouting instructions above the Oct. 23, 1910, at a Fort Wayne, Ind., aerial Curtiss already had too many irons in the roar of the motor. show, and it was nearly her last. Billed as fire. And if Blanche were killed or injured The plane was balanced in the air by a “The First Woman to Make a Public Flight in while learning to fly one of his planes, the movable control bar that formed an arc an Aeroplane,” she flew low, rarely more publicity could be disastrous. around Blanche’s upper back and which than 100 feet off the ground, performing for But the strong-willed Blanche was not to responded to the movements of the 15 minutes before making a perfect landing be argued down. Curtiss finally gave in. shoulders. It was, as she recalled later, in front of the grandstand. Flying lessons began early the next about “ as simple as balancing a needle on a Shortly after landing, she overheard two morning. The plane was a pusher type, with billiard ball.” spectators express disappointment the propeller in the rear, and had only one One day, after she had been “ grass- because there hadn’t been a plane crash. seat about three feet off the ground and cutting” for a week, a gust of wind took the The remark incensed her. “ I discovered that aviation was regarded mostly as a across the English Channel. A thousand feet Roman Holiday,” she wrote in her memoirs. above the ground, Quimby’s plane flipped “It wasn’t exciting unless someone was over and she was thrown to her death. killed.” Blanche, witnessing the tragedy, Disenchanted, she quit the show and immediately landed, and then fainted while went to Detroit. There she married the man walking away from her plane. who had been her press agent on the coast- The tragedy gave her pause. O f the first to-coast auto trip. They moved to Dayton four American women to take up flying, where Blanche tried to adjust to a quiet, three were already dead: Denise Moor, domestic life, without success. killed just three weeks after receiving her In May 1911, the marriage ended on an license; Julia Clark, killed in a plane crash at amicable note. Blanche accepted an offer to Springfield, III.; and now Harriet Quimby. fly for Capt. Thomas Baldwin of Long Island That left Blanche Stuart Scott, the first of NOTAM and his “Red Devils” exhibition team. the quartet, with a sense of foreboding. Her Roman Holiday or not, she missed the fears came true in the summer of 1913 while Blanche Stuart Scott excitement of flying. flying for the Ward Aviation Co. In First Day Covers Available Blanche soon began making exhibition Blanche’s first exhibition flight for Ward at by Marcia Gitelman flights in the Long Island area. Once, Madison, Wis., the plane’s throttle wire following an argument with Baldwin, she broke and she crashed into a swamp, Through the efforts of Ruth unwittingly set a record by flying from sustaining multiple injuries. Dobrescu and the Ninety-Nines, the Mineola Field orf Long Island all the way to The accident did not ground her. She Finger Lakes Chapter successfully West Islip, Long Island, and back, a distance bought her own plane and continued to nominated Blanche Stuart Scott for of 60 miles, before her temper had cooled make exhibition flights at state fairs and air an aviation pioneer stamp. A 284 and she landed. It was the longest flight meets, but the thrill had gone. When International Airmail stamp was made by a woman, and one that few men America went to war in 1917, she sold her issued on D ec. 30, 1980 in had matched. plane to the government and gave up active Hammondsport, N Y. Hammonds- A short time later, in a close brush with flying forever. port was the site where Blanche death, she established another unexpected She remarried twice. Her second Stuart Scott, a native of Rochester, first. While flying over Long Island, a plane husband died before she was 30, and her N Y, made the historic first solo flight approached her on a collision course. T o third husband, George K. Hennings, died in for a woman in the U.S. Famed Glenn avoid a crash, she made a frantic, radical 1940. She had no children. Curtiss was her instructor. The date turn, barely maintaining control, and landed After giving up flying, she worked for the was Sept. 2, 1910. moments later, unscathed but badly Hall Benedict Motion Picture Studio on In attendance at the ceremony shaken. Long Island as a comedy dialogue writer. were myself, Julie Googins and Witnesses rushed out and congratulated When the studio folded, she went to Los Virginia Schweitzer, Finger Lakes her. Through sheer fright, she had executed Angeles and hosted a talk show on radio Chapter members. I had the pleasure half a loop, pulling the plane perpendicular station KFI. of being acquainted with Blanche to the ground, and then did half a roll to Tiring of California, she came home to prior to her death in 1970. She was bring the plane back to a horizontal Rochester in 1935 and became a local radio truly a dynamic woman. position, thus making a 180-degree turn. It personality, first on station WSAY, and later T o quote Ruth Dobrescu writing was an “Immelmann” turn, later credited to on W VET and W ARC. Her Rambles with about the issuance of this stamp: “All I one of Germany’s greatest aces during R oberta was a well-known daily talk show know is, if we didn’t push it, it World War I. for years. wouldn’t have happened as they Blanche continued her exhibition flights, By 1948, when she was 61, her pioneering knew no other pilot that is female mainly in the Long Island area. Billed as days in the sky had already taken on the other than A.E. ... W e must “The Tomboy of the Air” and “America’s patina of legend. Called on to be guest remember they are human beings Foremost Aviatrix,” she was a sensational speaker at numerous events, always on the who have the same failings of us all — drawing card in a male-dominated field. basis of her achievement as America’s first they only know what they read and if Between exhibitions, she would amuse woman pilot, she seemed destined to we know more — let’s educate them.” herself by pacing the New York-bound Long remain trapped in the past. The pattern was This statement could very well be by­ Island trains in her 8-cylinder Red Devil broken that summer when she attended the words of the Ninety-Nines. biplane and catching the trains’ updraft just Cleveland air races. Invited to take a ride in In recognition of the fact that some for the thrill of it, or by flying over the one of the Air Force’s prototype fighter 99s may be interested in stamp Belmont track 10 miles away to enjoy a aircrafts, she became the first woman to fly collecting and/or aviation history, the bird’s-eye view of the races. in a jet. Finger Lakes Chapter has acquired a Restless, she left Baldwin after a few One of her later ambitions failed to jell. limited number of two different “First months to join Glenn Martin, a California She wanted to write her autobiography and Day Covers” that were available in plane builder who was making a name for see it published as a book. Tentatively titled, Hammondsport on Dec. 30. We are himself. Besides flying exhibitions, she test Not on a Broom, the manuscript was less now making these available to the 99s flew Martin’s newly designed planes and is than half completed when she died Jan. 12, membership at no profit to our credited with being the first woman test 1970, in Genesee Hospital, at the age of 84, a chapter. For each cover requested, pilot.. victim of emphysema and other please send $2.00 to cover costs to: She moved on again, becoming a complications. Marcia Gitelman, 111 Commodore headliner in “The Great Western Aerial She was survived only by a distant cousin, Pkwy., Rochester, N Y 14625. Circus,” one of the earliest of the barn­ but the “Early Birds” still miss her. The storming flying groups putting on shows “Early Birds,” a club she proudly belonged solely for profit and not to promote any to, was made up exclusively of people who particular plane. flew in those fragile, spindly aeroplanes — NOTAM While flying at an exhibition near “ box kites with motors,” Blanche called Michigan SM ALL Race Squantum Field, Mass., she was joined in them — before 1916. the air by Harriet Quimby, fresh from her She was, when you think about it, one of now open to men and women pilots. triumph of being the first woman to fly the earliest birds of them all. From Hell Divers to Barons

found time to date one of her flight The staff of 21 male instructors and 1 female by Jeane Wolcott instructors. taught 350 students each semester. From Many chapters have members whose About this time the W ASPs were being 6:15 a.m. until sunset each day, 22 J-3’s and aviation history just begs to be written. So it organized. A woman was required to have L-5’s took off every hour — no radios, no is with All-Ohio 99 Joan Mace. 35 hours of flying time to apply: Joan had 15. controllers, and no mid-airs. The grass The year was 1942. After graduating from Playing by the rules, she didn’t apply until runway never needed mowing; the planes high school in Caldwell, Ohio, Joan packed she had those 35 hours. A friend, June kept it short and rolled. her bags and left to seek her future in Wolfe, also had 15 hours but figured she’d One day Joan noticed something Columbus. The aviation business was have her 35 hours by the time the Interview different about her J-3. On the fuselage was moving into high gear, and Curtiss-Wright Team arrived. June was called, but Joan painted a bumble bee with the words (now Rockwell) hired Joan as an inspector missed out — she was accepted for a later “Queen Bee” written below. She was proud on the Hell-Divers (two man Navy carrier W ASP class but the war ended before that of those markings, and even today there is a planes). Her job was to inspect rivets, class ever met. Joan still laments not placing glint in her eye when she speaks of the 21 landing gear operation, and the flaring panel her application sooner. male instructors and one lone female as the fuselage was lowered into place on As the war ended the aviation business instructor in that group. N o ‘machos’ these, the center panel. slowed down. The job at Curtiss-Wright no chauvinistic behavior, but mutual Soon Joan was leaving work at the end of ended. Soon the veterans started returning admiration society among all concerned. her swing shift (1 a.m. to 8 a.m.) to go to her to college under the GI Bill. Ohio University One of those male instructors was second job as scheduler/receptionist/secre­ in Athens established a Veteran’s Flight particularly special — in 1948 he took her tary at Price Field. At this grass strip south Program in which the G I’s could fly with out of the cockpit and made her a domestic of Columbus she worked in exchange for Uncle Sam footing the bill. By this time Joan engineer. They were joined in time by Mark, flight time in an Interstate Cadet. She even had her CFI and was offered a job at OU. Pat, and Mike. Joan’s flying days appeared

CFII Joan Mace and multiengine student Dave Westcott preflight Ohio University’s Baron prior to an hour of instruction.

Mr. Glover had asked to be Joan’s first passenger when she received her private ticket. The aircraft is an Interstate Cadet.

to be over — until 1963, when Ohio University established their Aviation Department and Joan was invited to teach again. Mike, the youngest, was now in kindergarten so Joan Mace went back to her first love. Joan says, “When a person is twenty it’s easier than when you’re forty!” She had to learn her maneuvers over again, and had to pay back the University for her instruction after she began teaching. All was going well until the university “ strongly encouraged” all instructors to obtain a degree. So in 1968 Joan went back to school. One subject every semester — Joan plugged away toward her degree in Home Economics. In 1978 Joan Mace and her oldest son, Mark, received their diplomas together. Mark barely nosed out his mother’s 3.68 grade point average with a

Continued on page 18 3.72. Not bad for a woman who taught d! flies for Continental Airlines. The other is students, and she feels a great deal of pride day, went to school, raised three boys, and Dean Hess, a W W II pilot who took his eis she watches her sons and her students fly kept house, too. Asked if her schooling and Instructor rating from Joan. He was called off to new horizons. She gave them all she dealing with young people helped her raise back to fly with the Air Force during the had. her boys, she said, “They still say I don’t Korean Conflict, after which he established know what I’m talking about!” Some kids an orphanage in Korea. The movie “Battle just ain’t got no respect. Hymn” tells Dean’s story. NOTAM O f the hundreds of students Joan has This is another chapter in the continuing Michigan SM ALL Race taught, two stand out as special. One is story of women who wanted to fly. Joan has former Blue Angel Dan Keating, who now passed her knowledge along to over 328 now open to men and women pilots.

JUNE June 1 - June 99 renewals due. Calendar Zander 312/755-5221. Deadline for the July-Aug. issue o f The 99 NEW S. Apr. 25 - Lon g Island Annual Poker Run. Rain date, June 7 - Alberta, Canada. Poker Run. May 2. Poker run covers NY, Conn., and Long APRIL Island. Close to N.J. and R.I. For info: Joan June 13 - Millville, NJ. G A R D E N S T A T E 300. Scarpinato 516/473-4795 or 473-7704. Round robin proficiency contest open to all licensed April 1 - April 99 renewals due. pilots. Banquet, trophies & cash prizes. Entry kit $3. Apr. 25-26 - Ann Arbor, Michigan. Pinch Hitter Deadline for May issue of Th e 99 N E W S. Closing date 5/13. Contact: Janis Blackburn, 192 S. course sponsored by Greater Detroit Area Chapter Special vacation issue. N o chapter news. Collier Lane, Morganville, NJ 07751. at Ann A rbor Municipal Airport. $80 includes 4 Apr. 3-4 - Carlsbad Municipal Water District Office. hours ground school, 4 hours flight instruction, 4 June 15-July 3 - Pueblo, CO. Aerospace Education Flying Companion Seminar. Palomar Chapter. For hours debriefing plus materials, lunch and coffee Workshop sponsored by Spanisl^Reaks Chapter info and reservations, contact Robbin M cG ee, 2094 breaks. Lodging available at W olverine Inn. Limited and Aerospace Educapm Feur^tlknJUniversity of Meadowlark Ranch Lane, San Marcos, C A 92069. to 24 participants. Registration deadline April 3. Info: Southern Col<^ad&,^u»lo|£fV-€7K'campus basic 714/744 9389. Anita M ack 313/549-0595 or 222-2090. osemester hours graduate Apr. 4-10 - Afton, OK. Shangri-La Grand Prix Air Apr. 29-May 2 - Monroe, LA. National Inter crefot^Jontfcct: Joan Alyea, 2117 Ridgewood Lane, Race. Long distance round robin race open to men collegiate Flying Association SAFECON. Regional P u e fe , C O 81005. 303/564-6699. and wom en pilots. $20,000 prize money. Fabulous winners from 26 colleges and universities competing. June 19-20 - Tiffin, O H . Buckeye Air Rally at Shangri-La resort. Entry kit $6 from Shangri-La Contact: Don Ducote, NIFA '81. c/o Aviation Dept., Seneca County Airport. Raindate 21. Entries open Grand Prix Air Race, Ltd., Marion Jayne, 1918 W. Northeast LA University, Monroe, LA 71209. March 1, close June 8. $2000 prizes and trophies. Banbury Road, Palatine, IL 60067. 312/358-5100. 318/342-2062. Y O U R H ELP W A N T E D ! Proceeds to the AE Scholarship, NIFA and Womens Apr. 10-12 • Atlanta, Georgia. Southeast Spring MAY Air and Space Museum. Kits available from: Connie Section Meeting. Terrace Garden Inn. North McConnell, P.O. Box 111, Tiffin, OH 44883. M ay 1 - M ay 99 renewals due. Georgia, host chapter. Registration Chairman: Rose Deadline for the June issue of Th e 99 N E W S. June 26-29 - Air Race Classic Handicapped Speed G . Shaw, 4974 Rocksprings Rd., Lithonia, G A 30058. Race open by invitation to licensed women pilots M ay 1-3 - Oklahoma City, OK. Sheraton Century 404/981 4169. who are members of the ARC. Route is from Jekyll Center. South Central Section Meeting with parties, Apr. 10-13 - High Sky Skiers, Steamboat Springs, Island to Shangri-La Airport, Afton, O K . Total length round table discussions, flea market, tour of FAA CO. Deadline for entries: March 1, 1981. 2332.66 SM. For race kit write: A R C , P.O. Box 187, and Cowboy Hall of Fame, A N D ... “SavedFrom the Reservations: Scandinavian Lodge, P.O. Box 5040, Addison, T X 75001. $7.50 to members; $17.50 to Fate of H er Sister” ... Y o u ’all come! Steamboat Village, CO 80499. For more nonmembers. M ay 1-3 - Stratford, Ontario. All-Canada Spring information, contact Velma Lee Copeland Barnett, JULY P.O. Box 6393, Air Terminal Station, Midland, TX Section Meeting sponsored by Maple Leaf Chapter. July 1 - July 99 renewals due 79701. M ay 2 - Latrobe, Penn. Allegheny Air Derby at No deadline for The 99 N E W S. A p r. 24 - ARC Entries Close. Westmoreland County Airport, 12:30 p.m. Pro­ July 12-14 - Atchison, KS. 8th Reunion at ficiency race open to all stock singles, 420 hp or Apr. 24-26 - El Centro, CA. Southwest Spring below. Sponsored by Greater Pittsburgh Chapter. International Forest of Friendship. Events to include Sectional. Imperial So-Lo Chapter, hostess. Holiday For entry kit, send $2 to: Billie Latshaw, 3601 unveiling o f life-size statue of Amelia Earhart; Inn, El Centro. T ie down at Imperial County Airport Clawson Dr., Murraysville, PA 15668. 412/327-6723. banquet; International Parade o f Flags and Salute to (IPL). Reservations and information: Judi Daughtry, the new honorees. Contact Fay Gillis Wells, 4211 M ay 4-12 - ANGEL DERBY, Van Nuys, California 230 W est A. St., Brawley, C A 92227. 714/344 7266. Duvawn St., Alexandria, V A 22310,703/960-4632 or — coastal route to Acapulco. $10,000 prize money. Apr. 24-26 - Kalamazoo, Michigan. CFI refresher Marie Christensen, 4801 W . 87th St., Prairie Village, Sponsored by Mexican Government. Contact: Mina conducted by Western Michigan University. KS 66207. Elschner, 2619 N W 55th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Contact: Laura Thompson, Division of Continuing 33309. July 15-19 - International 99s Convention, Boston, Education, Western Michigan University, MA. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. M ay 9 - Tom’s River, NJ. NY NJ Spring Section Meeting. Howard Johnson Motor Lodge. July 31-Aug. 1 - Norman, OK. Okie Derby Pro­ Apr. 24-26 - Washington, D C. Potomac Chapter ficiency. Open to male and female pilots. hostessing Spring Meeting of Middle East Section at M ay 15-17 - Hayward, CA Las Vegas Air Race. AUGUST the Marriott. Dulles International Airport. Theme is Bakersfield and Las Vegas Valley Chapters “The Wright Stuff' featuring Captain Emily Warner assisting. Proficiency race. Private Pilots License Aug. 14-16 - Battle Creek, Michigan. Michigan of Frontier Airlines and Colorado Chapter 99s as required. N o limit on number o f passengers. $500 S M A L L Race, Kellogg Regional Airport. 200 nautical keynote banquet speaker. Interesting area aviation- cash prize. Awards party Saturday night at Imperial mile round robin proficiency race now open to MEN. oriented tours and two educational seminars are Palace. 15 trophies plus 5 specialty trophies. Kits $5 $2000 prize money. Contact: M ary Gardanier, 1828 scheduled. Contact: Mary Ellen Webster, 10601 from: Hayward Air Race Committee, 20301 Skywest Miles Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001. Montrose Ave., Bethesda, M D 20014. 301/493 4763. Dr., Hayward, C A 94541. Aug. 27-30 - Seattle, W A . Northwest Sectional. Fun Apr. 24-May 3 - Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana Air M ay 22-24 - Rockford, IL. Illi Nines Air Derby in ’81. S ee Seattle! Th e Seattle Hilton, 6th & Tour. Tour includes reception at the Governor’s sponsored by Central Illinois and Chicago Area University, Seattle, W A 98101. 1 800542 7700 (in Mansion, visit to N ew Orleans’ famous W est End, Chapters. Greater Rockford Airport. Entries open state), 1 800 426 0535. Sponsored by Western spot landing contest, kite flying, bass boat factory, Feb. 1. Contact. Arta Henson, 41W458 Empire Rd., Washington, Mt. Tahoma and Greater Seattle crawfish boil, antebellum homes, and canoeing down St. Charles, IL 60174. 312 584-7638. Chapters. the river. For reservations, contact Fran Salles, 235 M ay 23-24 - El Paso, TX . Am igo Airsho ’81 at Biggs SEPTEMBER S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Army Airfield. Aerobatic acts including the world’s Sep. 18-20 - Snowbird, Utah. Southwest Section 504/383-8224. smallest jet and girl wingrider. Entertainment and Meeting. Apr. 25 - South Bend, IN. Aviation Seminar education. International, involving the U.S., Canada OCTOBER sponsored by Indiana Dunes Chapter at Michiana and Mexico. Shuttle available from El Paso Oct. 23-25 - Santa Fe. N.M. South Central Section Regional Airport. For both pilots and non pilots. International Airport. For information, contact Meeting. “Snoopy” course specifically designed for non-pilot Sandi Pierce Melvin, 10 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, NOVEMBER spouses and/or friends who want to learn about T X 79987. 915/544-7880. charts, instruments and emergency procedures. M ay 30 - Bullhead City, AZ. Jim Hicklin Memorial N ov. 7 - Midland, TX. High Sky Derby. A precision “Red Baron” course covers many subjects of Air Rallye. 8th Annual All Men’s Air Race, starts and perfect-fuel efficient X C flight involving Tim e interest to pilots. Classes held simultaneously. Tours ends at Bullhead City. Sponsored by San Fernando Distance-Fuel. Entry Fee: $25. Entries close Sept. 5. of new tower. Lunch included in registration fee. For Valley 99s. Race kits $3 from JPH AR, P.O. Box 8160, High Sky Derby U SA . P.O Box 6393. Midland. TX info: Christine Murdock. 219 289 8642 or Carol Van Nuys, C A 91409. 79701. WESTERN CANADA SECTION tunity to launch a Skywatch program — and race results. aerial patrol for pollution control for the With the growing interest and enthusiasm British Columbia Chapter provincial government. Shirley Render is among pilots for proficiency racing, this The B.C. Chapter is planning a Poker co-ordinating a display on women pilots at annual derby has grown from 12 Hop for July 5 ... rain date July 12. They are the Canadian Western Aviation Museum. participants the first year to nearly 40 in also planning a tour of the Boeing Plant. The Greater Winnipeg Chapter attended a 1980. All guests and visitors are welcome to The Firewatch program for the provincial seminar called “ Pressing the Weather” as join us for a good time and competition. Paul forest service will continue again this year part of their aviation safety education. Long, a Pittsburgh television newscaster for the B.C. Chapter. This is a volunteer by Roberta Taylor and pilot, will be the official starter. program of patrolling high-risk areas for For rules and entry information, send Saskatchewan Chapter forest fires, charting their location on maps $2.00 to: Billie Latshaw, 3601 Clawson and filing reports to the nearest forest The Saskatchewan Chapter heard a Drive, Murraysville, Pa. 15668, (412) 327- service station. DOT speaker, Dr. Don Copley, speak on 6723. The chapter will once again involve aero medicine, learned about all the new themselves in promotion during the aeronautical publications from Dan Payne Abbotsford Airshow this summer. and learned about mountain flying from a AIA1GUENY AiR KfiKf! by Roberta Taylor Colorado Flying Farmer, Howard Reid MAY 2 “ 19&I during their February meeting held at ( « * » DAY M A T 3 ) Canadian Rockies Chapter Saskatoon in conjunction with the Flying A R o u n d r o b i n proficiency r a c e . A workshop on “How to Run a Success­ Farmers. 200 STATUTE MILES APPROXIMATELY ful Poker Run” was presented to the Canad­ The Saskatchewan Chapter is planning COMFUTtRlttO RAC* AtbULTC — C O W tT IM OP — ian Rockies Chapter at their February meet­ Flying Companion Seminars to be held at Co n t r o l d a t a corporation ing. Presenting the workshop was Nancy Saskatoon, North Battleford, Humboldt WESTMORELAND Rand from the Alberta Chapter, chairman and Regina. Their Poker Run will take place COUNTY of the popular Alberta 99 Poker Run. The June 21 ... rain date June 28. The chapter a i r p o r t Canadian Rockies Chapter will holds its first will also sponsor the Western Canadian Fall LATROBE PA annual Poker Run on Sunday, June 21st; Section Meeting October 16, 17, 18 at ^PRIZES i TROPHIES rain date June 28th. The terminus will be Regina. OPEN TO ALL Cranbrook, BC. by Roberta Taylor LICENSED PILOTS

The March meeting was held at Fairmont RULES 4 ENTRY INFORMATION Hot Springs, BC, heart of hang-gliding 1EN0 ^ TO MIDDLE EAST SECTION BlLLie LATSHAW country in the Rockies. 3601 CLAWSON DR. The All Canada Section meeting is MURRYSVlLLE.f*. IS* 4 » Greater Pittsburgh Chapter 412- 5 * 7 -6 7 * 3 planned for Stratford, Ontario May 2-3, 1981. The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter is If- SPONSORED BY ------The chapter is planning to operate a sponsoring its 6th annual ALLEGHENY G r e a t e r P i t t 3 e.u r l h C h a r t e r N i h e t t concession and 99 promotion booth at the AIR DERBY, at Westmoreland County . INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION f WOMEN PILOTS J l Cranbrook-Kimberley Airshow at Airport, Latrobe, Pa., on Saturday, May 2, Cranbrook, May 23rd; rain date May 24th. 1981 with a rain date Sunday, May 3. Derby Officers elected for 1981 are: Chairman - time 12:30 p.m. WESTMORELAND COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Roberta Taylor; Vice Chairman - Terry Taft; This proficiency race is open to all Secretary and Safety Education Chairman - licensed pilots, flying any stock model single Audrey Webster; Membership Chairman - engine aircraft of not more than 420 NEW ENGLAND SECTION Betty Alsager; A P T Chairman - Angie horsepower. A proficiency race is scored on Northern New England Chapter Keeley; A.E. Scholarship Chairman - Betty a handicap system. Each aircraft must fly Alsager; and Treasurer - Roberta Taylor. the closest possible to their own The Northern New England Chapter is by Roberta Taylor predetermined speed and expected fuel pleased to announce the honoring of Alma consumption. The non-stop triangular Gallagher Smith of Laconia, N.H. by the Greater Winnipeg Chapter course is less than 250 statute miles and will presentation of the 1980 New England The Greater Winnipeg Chapter took 12 be flown during daylight hours. Section of Ninety-Nines, Inc. Merit Award Indian and metis children on a night flight to Computerized race results are through and Amelia Earhart Medal. view the Christmas lights of Winnipeg. The the courtesy of “ Control Data Corpora­ Alma is a charter member of our chapter chapter has joined the Manitoba Aviation tion” . and has been an active member and Council, with one of their 99s taking a place This is the 2nd year the ALLEGHENY supporter of Ninety-Nine projects through on the council’s board of directors. AIR DERBY will be a computerized race. the years. She has served in all chapter A fly-in meeting to Gypsumville, home of The Control Data Corporation of offices and a two year term as chairman. member Edna Fowke with a visit to the Pittsburgh will be donating their time, equip­ Alma was elected governor of the New radar site was an interesting and ment, and personnel to score this race. England Section for two years after serving educational experience. Control Data personnel will be located in in various section offices. She was co-chair­ This chapter is still pursuing the oppor­ the control tower, allowing for faster scoring man for the All Women New England Air Race for three years and has attended Hancock International Airport, which tions many aviation events that took place several international conventions. included a thorough tour of the facility. The 50 years ago in both countries. As Alma’s biographical sketch in the tower personnel enjoyed the cherry pies L.I. Chapter member Nancy Davis will Ninety-Nines’ History states, “She has that our chapter gave them in appreciation start college in the fall of 1981, a year after introduced students and readers to the joy of their informative tour. The March her oldest son. Nancy recently returned to of flying as a newspaperwoman and flight meeting will be held in Norwich, N Y at the school and completed the required instructor.” home of Virginia Breed. She will show slides academic subjects plus a great deal of paper She was one of the first women in New and tell us about her recent visit to China. work for her admittance to Farmingdale Hampshire to pursue a career in aviation in by Elaine G. Cost College, where she will study Aerospace the early 1940’s. She instructed ROTC Technology for the next two years. Hudson Valley Chapter students at Dartmouth College during Five members of the L.I. Chapter will World War II, then returned to Laconia to The February meeting of the Hudson continue with the second semester of study work for her father’s newspaper and Valley Chapter was held at the Dutchess for the instrument rating (or review of instruct part-time. County Airport. After business meeting and same). Attending classes weekly are Ruth Alma was invited by the U.S. Air Force to lunch at Womack House, the members Dobrescu, Doris Abbate, Mae Smith, Ruby cover several SAC missions around the went on a tour of the FSS where all their new Bostic and Pat Rockwell. It is very unusual world as a newspaperwoman; and while on facilities were demonstrated. From there for women to be a majority in any aviation one, had the opportunity to fly an F-101 and the members toured the control tower. A element, but these five 99s comprise almost break the sound barrier. good time was had by all. */2 of their class. Nice for a change. She has been active in several aviation by M ary E. M atthew s The L.I. Chapter was honored to have organizations and has worked to promote noted flyer and author Max Kurant as guest Long Island Chapter the interests of aviation and the rple of speaker at their Feb. 10, 1981 meeting. By women in that field. The L.I. Chapter is proud to herald the arrangements made with program chairman Now as publisher and editor of the fact that one of its members, Ruth Pat Bizzoso, Mr. Kurant spoke of his 40 Laconia Evening Citizen, Alma’s time for Dobrescu, also on the International Board years with A O PA. He thrilled us with his flying is limited; but she is always there of Directors, was instrumental in getting the tales of 5 trans-Atlantic trips in general willing to work for the Ninety-Nines and Blanche Stuart Scott (Aviation Pioneer) air­ aviation aircraft and his 12,861 nm trip aviation in any way. Her quiet reserve and mail stamp issued in December, 1980. In around South America in his own Twin sincere dedication have made friends and 1979 Ruth submitted the names of 11 eligible Comanche. earned respect for women in aviation while women including Miss Scott, the first During his years with A O P A he was promoting interest in the Ninety-Nine organization. by Jean Batchelder CHAPTER NEWS. ETC.

woman to solo in the United States, to be usually perceived as an opponent of the used on an aviation series stamp. She then FAA. And yet upon his retirement in March, badgered those in charge with phone calls 1978 he received the F A A Distinguished every 3 or 4 months until a woman was Service Award reading as follows: “ In recog­ chosen for one of those stamps. She was nition of his outstanding contributions to the also instrumental in having the Lindbergh National Aviation System. As Senior Vice stamp accepted in 1977. President of the Aviation Owners and Pilots Ruth has worked tirelessly in her Association he labored tirelessly and articu­ philatelic efforts on behalf of aviation. lately to achieve more effective government Working with both the French and policies and operational procedures for American governments she has helped to general aviation. His perservering efforts commemorate with stamps and/or celebra- have contributed substantially to the safety and growth of this vital segment of aviation.” It’s men like this that keep general Hosting Central New York Chapter at Hancock aviation alive and growing. Tower were Bruce Olmstead and Steve Simon. by Patricia Rockwell

Alm a Gallagh er Smith of Laconia, N H w as the 1980 winner of New England Section’s Merit Award. NORTH CENTRAL SECTION

All-Ohio Chapter NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY A closer relationship was established at SECTION the All-Ohio Chapter meeting in Cincinnati when Hostess Pat Fairbanks invited the Central New York Chapter EAA Chapter of that area to combine The January 10 meeting took place at meetings and programs. Paul Bowden Marcellus International Airport with Don (49‘/2er) set up several TVs for remote Perricone, Accident Prevention Counselor viewing of the 1980 EAA show at Oshkosh. and president of the Central New York All-Ohio Pat Fairbanks has been active Flight Instructors, presenting a safety attending two Safety Seminars, a three-day program entitled “Scan Techniques.” The Instructors Seminar in Louisville plus turnout was small due to the very inclement talking to a Northern Kentucky University weather that only central New Yorkers class about aviation. would understand. Our next meeting in All-Ohio is well represented in the area of February took place at the tower at Air Explorer Scouts. For years Doris Scott Bellville Area College, headed by Delia Indiana Chapter 6th ANNUAL Greer, our 66, not to mention Mary Lowe Three libraries in Indiana now have a copy and daughter, Mary Lloyd, our favorite of the Histoiy O f The Ninefy-Nines: Indiana BUCKEYE Greenville, Illinois reps., all had a realiy great State Library, Indianapolis, Purdue AIR time — and good lunch! Our February University, Lafayette and Indiana meeting was strictly business with many University, Bloomington, IN. RALLLY plans for the future, including raising money Barbara Simmons and Dorotha for our ’82 Convention; however, we did Hendricks presented a copy to Jean Single­ ^-June^19-20-21 , 1981 have the pleasure of pinning our newest ton, Indiana Division Head at the State member, Iva Finnigan. Library. She also accepted a copy of the Chris St. Onge announced that, prior to 40th Anniversary booklet on the Indiana their leaving St. Louis for Pittsburgh Chapter. As a result of this, the chapter has sometime this summer, she will be been invited to participate in the oral history tries Open conducting First Aid courses for the C AP project at the State Library. Historian, iRCH 1st and all are welcome to attend. W e were also Dorotha Hendricks, will be attending a >se advised that Del Scharr and JoAnn Sabo statewide oral history workshop May 1 and will be the guest speakers at the March 11th NE 8th 2, 1981. EAA meeting in St. Louis. Barb Wilper still by D o rotha E. H endricks busy as a bee lecturing on Air Age OPEN TO MALE & FEMALE PILOTS - S2000 Prizas and Trophies Education to school groups, i.e., the Jr. >o’«d ond Conductor by: Infonnation Pockoli Availab'a March 1. Sand $3.00 toi High “Gifted” group at Hazlewood West, I A t . Inc. Connio McConnoll AILONe 99* and helping a Girl Scout group work on their P. O. Bo* 111 Tiffin. Ohio 44883 Aviation Merit Badges ... in short, we’re a HHm Atm CKombar o4 Commarte (anaco Co Akport Mooogof ISO STATUTE MILES really busy buncha’ lady airplane drivers, O# LESS and love it! Our Aerospace engineer, Nelda NAVIGATIONAL CHALLENGE OMo Division of Aviation Lee, is scheduled to “desert” us in June for a a 4 year of duty at Edwards Air Force Base in California, working on an F-15 test program. has sponsored a group in Dayton. Julie She is looking forward to the challenge, but Friess has been active in the Bowling Green hates leaving St. Louis. 4 area with the scouts for the last two years as Future fly-ins scheduled: April 4th to their primary leader. Now, Charleen Dexter, Missouri; June 13 & 14 to Mehaffie has taken on the pleasant task of Tullahoma, Tennessee for the Staggerwing Assistant Advisor for the newly formed Post Convention and dedication of the Olive Ann 157 at Lebanon Warren County Airport, Beech Chapel & Library; June 28th to Lebanon, Ohio. Kentucky Dam and, in the meantime, Barbara Simmons (left) and Dorotha Hendticks The Buckeye Air Rally is moving swiftly anywhere else we can dream and scheme to toward the date when kits will be for sale and (right) presented a copy of the 99s History Book to fly, including the North Central Section Jean Singleton of the Indiana State Library on the Rally will be held, all under the meeting in Waukeegan, Illinois the first N o vem ber 25, 1980. competent leadership of Connie weekend in May! McConnell. The city of Tiffin, Ohio is by Jan Pocock backing the Rally and their support and donations are contributing toward a successful Rally. A second membership drive has been 12th annual Illi-Nines Air Derby planned in March in order that the All-Ohio Chapter can actively participate in the The 12th Annual Illi-Nines Air Derby will that each host city is always eager to have it Great Race. Membership Chairman Jan be held on Saturday, May 23, 1981 at return. This will be the third time for Van Doren has been establishing coffees Rockford Airport, Rockford, Illinois. Rockford to be the site. Moline has been the around the state to draw in women pilots to Chairman for this year’s contest is Arta site four times; DuPage the site two times; this very elite group. Henson of St. Charles, Illinois. Champaign the site once, and the race by Jeane Wolcott The first Illi-Nines Air Derby ws held in returned to Mattoon in 1979 to commemo­ Mattoon, Illinois in 1968 with Bobbie rate ten years of racing. Greater St. Louis Chapter Johanssen of Lake Forest, Illinois as Margaret Ringenberg, Grabill; Elsie Washington’s birthday was celebrated by chairman. The race was a Speed Race with a Wahrer, Barrington; and Barbara Brusseau, Val Johnson via her mercy flight carrying Spot Landing Contest. The Spot Landing of Chillicothe, have participated in every blood from Effingham, Illinois to St. Louis, Contest has continued to be a part of the derby. Margaret Ringenberg brought home Bi-State Airport for the Red Cross. Val is on derby each year. The second derby wasn’t the first prize in her category in 1968, 1975 a volunteer list of Missouri pilots for this held until 1970 with Marion Jayne, Palatine, and 1977. Charlene Falkenberg, who has very vital mission and was called upon to Illinois and Charlene Falkenberg, Hobart, participated in every race except one, has help supply blood for twins who were in a St. Indiana as Co-chairmen. The rules and been the Publicity Chairman since its Louis hospital. regulations were changed and for the first inception. February 15th’s fly-in to Alton Airport time a race had two categories — Speed and The race works in cooperation with the (day late Valentine flight) turned out to be Proficiency — and was the first race to let Federal Aviation Agency and the State of very successful. Some drove, in order to men enter as pilot in command or have two Illinois Department of Aeronautics. Entries partake of the super fried chicken specialty men in the cockpit. From its beginning the have come from almost every state in the of the restaurant at the airport, but Illi-Nines Air Derby has required a co-pilot United States to this event to enjoy a nevertheless, we had a large group. Tex and with at least a student license. weekend of fun, fellowship and improving Joe Wickenhauser, Jack and Amy Laws, The race grew rapidly each year and has your proficiency as a pilot. Barb and family Wilper, Del Scharr, Lucy been held every year since with the Anyone interesed in more information and Laurence McAneny, Joy Harvey, Jan exception of 1974 when it was postponed may send $3.00 to Linda Hamer, Rt. 1, Peru, Quick, and a whole ’nuther group from due to the fuel crisis. The race is so popular IL 61354 for information and Entry Kit. NORTHWEST SECTION ______Dallas Redbird Chapter

U tA ■ Jn nuti/ W e have grown during the past year, with May 22. 21 24. 1M1 North Dakota Chapter ROCKFORD AIRPORT the addition of several new members to our Rockford. IMInote The North Dakota Chapter of the Ninety chapter. Gail Clark is working on her in­ Nines held its February meeting at Minot, strument and commercial, flies anything she North Dakota. Also attending were can get, but mostly a Bonanza. She is a members of the Ninety-Nines from Regina manufacturers rep. Elaine McReynolds is a NES and Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. C.P.A., owns an Archer and is working on After lunch the group went to the Minot an instrument rating. Celesta Weise has a Air Force Base for a tour of the RAPCON 172 and works in the training division of facilities. IBM. Debbie Weber transferred to our by Kay Vogel chapter from the Oklahoma Chapter. Linda Wackwitz owns a Cessna 140 and is a geologist for Sun Oil Co. Mike Conlin has a SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION 182 which she and her husband use to commute between their home here and his Colorado Chapter job in San Antonio. Haverly Marshall is a hot AIR DERBY Eddie and Paul Whistle missed the round- air balloon pilot, and is working on a fixed the-world record they were seeking, but wing rating. She and her husband instruct in "" <*cm. % MM <%& shared with others at the February meeting their hot air balloon school at Dallas North of the Colorado 99s experiences of their Airport. Rolinda Lawrence finds jobs for attempt to break the record for the time to handicapped people, is an avid scuba diver, fly around the world in a single engine and teaches CPR. She has just finished (piston driven) airplane. teaching our chapter CPR. Minnesota Chapter Flying out of Jeffco, Eddie piloted the first Other news — we are planning to attend The Minnesota 99s are embarking upon a leg of the long and tedious journey toward the NIFA national meet in Monroe, new adventure. The American Cancer the east. The record of seven days, thirteen Louisiana in May, to work as judges, Society has asked our participation in its hours and thirteen minutes was facing the helpers, etc. They are great kids and it is a annual Daffodil Days, April 3,4 and 5. It will couple as they alternated legs of pilotage lot of fun. be the 99s who will transport by plane from and navigational duties. Service difficulties, by Elinor Johnson Anoka County Airport bunches of daffodils long waits and fuel delays at various foreign Houston Chapter to all parts of the state. The flowers, their airports prevented the Whistles from symbol of hope, are then sold to raise reaching their goal. The route which they Houston Chapter 99s awarded a $250.00 money for the American Cancer Society. followed took them to Bangor, Maine; scholarship from Air Education to Missy Contributing their flying, the Minnesota 99s Azores; Palermo, Sicily; Luxor, Egypt; Maxfield. Missy has completed 14 hours of are very proud to have been called upon to Karachi, Pakistan; Colombo, Sri Lanka; her flying lessons with the money awarded be a part of this special cause. Kota Buharu, West Malaysia; Guam; by our chapter. Missy is a senior at The Red Cross Lifeguard Flights are Majuro; Hawaii; Fresno, Calfornia and back Memorial High School here in Houston. another special flying project for the to Broomfield, Colorado. Each year we offer the scholarship to Minnesota Chapter, one that is carried on Eddie Whistle is a member of Colorado students interested in attaining their license. throughout the year. Each of the flights 99s. The picture is of Missy and her instructor, comes off with tactical precision, thanks to Plans are underway for spring airmarking. Mr. Finus Turner, during Missy’s first the co-ordination efforts and the time and Mary McCoy, Chairman, is busy making lesson. Missy’s father, Mr. J.R. Maxfield III, hard work of three very able gals: Clara arrangements for spring and early summer owns the cute Cessna 152, N37MM, Johansen, Linda Haedge, and Sally activities. appropriately named “Mickey Mouse”. Woodburn. They have reported that from In March, a Safety Symposium was held Missy flies out of Hobby Airport, Houston. June, 1979 through June, 1980, twenty-nine at Metro State College in Denver. Members Missy tells us that she has been accepted pilots flew 134 trips for a total o f31,600 miles of 99s assisted in various activities. The at the University of Texas at Austin. She and 275 airborne hours. T H A T ’S IN­ theme for the event was “Effects of raising plans to join the Longhorn Flying Club to CREDIBLE!! costs of flying on safety” . continue her flying lessons. In addition to by M a ry Hudec by Barbara Hobson taking flying lessons this busy girl has also been a cheerleader at Memorial High School, had two part-time jobs, worked with Eddie and Paul Whistle, C olorado, shared pilot and her church group, coached gymnastics and navigator duties on their round-the-world record NOTAM attempt. Chapter News Reporters Send lots of chapter news for the June issue. DEADLINE: Must reach OKC by May 1st. Try to be early if possible; editor leaving town for Angel Derby and will not be able to accept anything after deadline. tried to keep up her grades all at the same Nebraska Chapter time. Anyone this determined deserves the chance to learn to fly. The February meeting of the Nebraska by Peggy Cam pbell 99s, including a visit to the Grand Island Tower and Weather Bureau, was a part of the evening news across Nebraska on February 7. The good publicity resulted from Carol Nowka’s inviting local newspaper and television reporters to the meeting. In addition to participating in the business session and informative tour, members enjoyed some enthusiastic hangar flying over a delicious lunch prepared by Eleanor England, co-hostess for the meeting. Nebraska 99, Keeta Thompson, is the proud holder of a brand new airline transport license!! Keeta, the second woman in Nebraska to ever obtain the license, was given the flight exam by Bernie Plenty of chapter members are on hand to assist Bauer, the first Nebraska woman to acquire attendees with computer problems at Oklahoma the ATR! Chapter’s Flying Companion Seminar. by Sharon Meyer

High school student Missy Maxfield applies scholarship from H ouston 99s to begin flight training. CHAPTER NEWS. ETC.

Lubbock Chapter Oklahoma Chapter San Antonio O ctober 25, 1980, Lubbock 99s airmarked the Pep, Texas intersection with Our March meeting was at the Omniplex San Antonio Chapter met with the Zonta the help of nine Reese Air Force Base in O KC, which also houses Oklahoma’s Club of San Antonio for celebration of student pilots. This intersection is a military Aviation and Space Hall of Fame. Mr. annual Amelia Earhart recognition. The corridor point and general aviation pilots Clarence Page, major benefactor and old- speaker from Hondo owns the Lockheed can navigate more efficiently since its time aviation leader, gave us a brief talk on Loadstar used in the movie portraying completion. St. Phillips Catholic Church the early years of Oklahoma aviation. A tour Amelia’s last flight. Ninety-Nines attending parish of Pep, Texas was cooperative in of the Hall followed the meeting. were Geils Hegranes, Laura Richter, Ann letting us paint P E P on their corrigated It was a full house for our third Flying Ash, Virginia Spikes, Ruth Nichols and metal roof. Mary Kitchen, Angela Boren and Companion Seminar, held this year at the Mary Ann Greer. Pat Cantrell coordinated the project with Terminal at Westheimer Field, Norman. Geils Hegranes and husband recently the help of 49!^er Bill Cantrell, Brett Cantrell Cam Stomberg and Charlene Davis were in won a company trip to Nassau for the best and Sandra Kitchens. charge with Rita Eaves always coming up aero electronic sales in the area. December 6, 1980 Christmas Party was with the goodies for lunch. The March meeting will be held in held at Doug & Angela Boren’s home and Looks like the Oklahoma Chapter will be Kerrville to tour the Mooney plant. special guests were Reese Air Force Base doing their bit for the Shangri-La Grand Prix by Mary A nn G reer Airwomen. in April at the second stop of the race. December 13, 1980 Lubbock 99s took N99NJ, Nancy and Jan will be a three­ Christmas goodies to the FAA employees at some for the Angel Derby this year. Hope Lubbock International Airport in the the W X is better than the last AD they flew Tracon, Flight Service Station and Tower. by Nema Masonhall W e received a special tour of the radar room where we saw special areas on scope — Pep intersection and Biggin Hill Residential “It’s a snap,” says Jan Million to Oklahoma Chapter’s Flying Companions. Airport. A January meeting at Pat Cantrell’s was a special welcome for Linda Peterson, transfer from Space City Chapter and Ruth Freeman, new member from Levelland. Susie Evans hosted our February meeting in Slaton, Texas and 99s Ginny Patterson, Mary Kitchen, Angela Boren & Pat Cantrell Geils Hegranes (right) and Laura Richter (left), San made plans for the upcoming seminar in Ft. Antonio 99s with Zonta member. Dr. Jane Worth, Texas. Lubbock Chapter put on a McReynolds at Zonta's AE celebration. Sky Pals Seminar in Fort Worth for their chapter of 99s in March. April 10 and 11,1981, Lubbock Chapter is SOUTHEAST SECTION ______planning to have a Sky Pals Seminar at Biggin Hill Residential Airport, northwest of Kitty Hawk Chapter Shallowater, Texas, some 20 miles out of Lubbock. The Kitty Hawk Chapter of the 99s, by Pat Cantrell celebrated their chapter’s 11th birthday in conjunction with the 77th anniversary of the Monroe, an avid ski enthusiast. I first manned flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., on understand the snow was as high as the December 17, 1980. dunes at Kitty Hawk and not much colder On a day with weather much like that of than the chill from Kill Devil Hill. The only December 17, 1903, the 99s gathered with redeeming feature was the warm aviation specialists, citizenry and comradeship of the girls that have mastered descendants of the Wright Brothers and the art of flying — HI or LO. several witnesses to pay homage to aviation by June Liuerman mentors. June Rodd, Chapter Chairman, was among those who placed a wreath at New Orleans Chapter the base of the Wright Memorial Monument. This annual ceremony was The early morning fog forgot to lift and the Gloria Burlette, New Orleans, acts somewhat highlighted by a fly over of F4 jets from clouds kept barrelling in to obscure the perplexed with the sight of that rear wheel. Seamour Johnson Air Force Base. visibility even more on February 7th in New Accustom ed to tricycle gear, she is determined to The bundled-up and shivering crowd Orleans. The local 99s had planned to join learn to fly the taildragger she and 49‘^er Ron enjoyed several guest speakers, including the Mississippi Chapter in Bogalusa. recently purchased. General Clifton F. von Kahn, (ret.), noted Choosing alternate plan-2, VFR (vans aviation expert and C. Fayette Taylor, a faithfully roll), we managed to meet our jobs or have small children. With limited personal acquaintance and friend of Orville hosts a little later than if we had flown. W e all time for outside activities, these women Wright. enjoyed a tour of Studio in the Country and have chosen 99s as worthy of their efforts North Carolina’s Secretary of Trans­ a dinner that day. Jerry Sumrall, the new and try to make every hour count! One such portation, Thomas Bradshaw, spoke at a Mississippi Chapter chairman, Janet way was the brainchild of Chairman May luncheon following the ceremonies at First Green, International 99s President and Iris Haskell whose A & P friend offered to give a Flight. He spoke of the major changes in the Castanedo were on hand to greet us. class particularly oriented to 99s. aviation industry and added, “W e have The Studio, lodged in the tall pine trees, Saturday, July 19, 1980 was the date come a long w ' , from the sands of Kitty was architecturally fashioned specifically as scheduled for the first mini-mechanics class Hawk.” a recording studio. Many famous musical offered to Lake Tahoe and Reno Area artists have sought the engineering and pro­ Chapters. It was conducted by Clarence ducing talents of Eugene Foster and David Bohartz, who holds an A& P rating as well as Farrell. Designed so that no right angles CFI, and is affiliated with University Flyers disturb the acoustic qualities, the studio at Reno-Stead. Any of us who had ever stays busy with recording sessions year watched our aircraft being serviced realized round. Ede Brandon boogied to some this was our chance to ask the many “ Mardi Gras Mombo” when she became questions we’ve had. For several hours absorbed by the quality of the sound and the Clarence held a captivated audience with happy beat. As the producer’s T-shirt his explanations of magnetos, cleaning and expressed “Allons danser” , she complied. gapping spark plugs, frosted spark plugs, oil Thanks to the Mississippi Chapter for dilution when anticipating very cold sharing this tour of the studio with us. Make morning departures common in this area plans with some other chapters for their and suitable substitutes for non-available meetings and share some of your ideas for grades of avgas. He just happened to have active and fun flying activities. handy a bisected C-150 engine which he by Patsy Zeringue used to explain the inner workings of an aircraft engine. Full coverage of all systems was difficult in SOUTHWEST SECTION ______Kilty Hawk Chairman June Rodd places wreath at one session, so another class was planned base of Wright Memorial Monument. for October. This time special invitations Lake Tahoe Chapter went to Cameron Park Chapter and other N e w O rleans and Mississippi 99s meet at Studio in the Country. Fran Bozeman, Judy Maggiore, The Lake Tahoe Chapter of 99s is interested pilots, male and female, including Gloria Burlette, Eugene Foster (owner/engineer), comprised of a small, dedicated group of local C A P members. Lisa Cook. Iris Castanedo, Janet Green, Frances woman pilots, most of whom hold full-time Freeman, Jerry Sumrall, Patsy Zeringue and Ede Brandon. Quincy, California was the site of the Mountain Lake Tahoe Chairman May Haskell received the Flying Seminar attended by Reno Area and Lake Outstanding Service Award. Tahoe 99s and their families.

This reporter was unable to attend the January meeting of the Kitty Hawk Chapter for their fly in to the very high country — Banner Elk, at Sugar Mountain, with Hazel This session featured electrical failures God and the Orange County Chapter of 99s result of more and varied activities. With (one of us had just experienced one), proper had a Valentine’s Day fly-in to Apple Valley, four or five meetings/activities a month, this inflation of nose struts, brake linings, California on the high desert. Transporta­ chapter of over 100 members offers servicing of foam air intake filters, with tion was provided by the Apple Valley Inn something for everyone, providing diversity review of mags, etc. for the trip to the Inn where lunch was and the convenience of selectivity. In appreciation, a plaque with a bronzed waiting. March was spent improving our skills and wrench (only for emergency use!) was However, most members thought the increasing our knowledge. On the 21st we awarded to Clarence during a coffee break. Rain God would win and had made other came out in forces for Annual Proficiency Clarence has generously offered to conduct plans, so it was a small but cozy group that Test rides on AP T Day. This was initiated by future classes. W e hope this will be a made the flight over the mountains. Lynn a donation from 99 Liz Kramer that was continuing educational activity by the Newton with friend Ed, Beverley Allen with specified for safety. Some rental and some chapter. Those who flew gained a much friend Lee, and Betty Ackerman with hus­ 99 owned airplanes were used. CFIs in the greater appreciation for their aircraft and band Harold. Yours truly with husband chapter donated their time to give the A PT some were even overheard discussing the Charles made a short drive to the Inn since rides. On the 28th, Phoenix 99s flew to possibility of an A & P rating. we were spending the weekend at our wee Tucson to join Tucson 99s for lunch and Pima Aeronautical Museum tour. This was a Our chairman also found time to interest ranch in Apple Valley. double learning experience; museum and other Reno and local 99s in attending a The high desert is a great place for a fly- idea sharing in chapter fellowship. three-day Mountain Flying/Survival in — clean, clear air, lots of sunshine and a April 4th and 5th, DSPA had their annual Seminar sponsored by Feather River J.C. at view that stays with you forever. Close at Aerobatics Airshow. Besides the usual air­ Quincy, California. Excellent speakers hand is the Roy Rogers museum and the Inn representing the FAA, CAP, USAF Search has tennis, swimming and horseback riding. plane parking, Phoenix 99s had a static display and concessions stand. W e sold & Rescue Forces and interested airline by Gwen Haynes lemonade, popcorn and our fund raisers — pilots reviewed good mountain flying prac­ calendars, mugs, coloring books, wind- tices, along with the most recent theories on Palomar Chapter chimes and new “ fly with me” pins. the wilderness experience. A realistic Mid-April, folks are heading to the PCIFA session on First Aid was conducted by the Greater understanding between local air­ Meet for NIFA in California. Some are local ambulance service, complete with craft owners/operators and the general staying for ASU Alpha Eta Rho’s Second moulaged "victims." In retrospect, the public is the goal of the 1981 Palomar Air Annual Survival Seminar. There are lots of survival aspect was greatly enhanced for Fair, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ choices for the 25th of April; airmarking at those who elected to camp out at the airport day and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Palomar Holbrook, Luke AFB openhouse/fly-in, by intense thunderstorm activity the first Airport. Southwest Section Meeting and AIAA night! For all who made it through the three The emphasis of the air fair, reports program on women pilots (99 speakers). W e day stint, a "bodacious BBQ" was hosted by Robbin McGee, chairwoman of the Palomar are looking further ahead to Boston in July a local service organization and all who Air Fair Committee, will be on aviation’s and Kachina Doll Air Rally in October. The signed up received one college credit (for contributions to the community. rally already has 16 of 22 committee chair­ dessert?). Throughout the fair, the airport will literally men volunteers. To culminate a busy year, a new slate of have an “open door” policy, she adds. by K itty Pope officers was installed at the Annual Awards The fair, sponsored by Palomar 99s, will Banquet held at the Pfaeffer House, Tahoe feature static airplane and helicopter displays, booths, demonstrations, and air­ City. It was very deserved when retiring Reno Area Chapter Chairman May Haskell was given the craft and balloon rides. Reno Area Chapter had 11 A P T members Outstanding Service Award. Woman Pilot for 1980 — 35% of the membership. They of the Year Award went to an amazed are: Jerry Gardiner, Dee Baer, Lila Ferrel, Barbara Northrop. Lucy Snyder, Ruthy Deer, Irene Smith, by Barbara Northrop Roscille Colburn, Trish Lods, Sheryl Jones, Linda Draper and Sandy Hart. W e’re going Orange County Chapter to shoot for 100% in ’81. Dee Baer and Nancy Patterson attended The battle for weather between the Sun the November mini-mechanics course God and the Rain God was won by the Sun sponsored by the Lake Tahoe 99s and reported that it was very informative. Orange County 99s outside the Apple Valley Inn: Lois Neville, Dee Baer, Roscille Colburn, Lee, Bev, Gwen, Charles, Harols, Lynn, Ed and Sandy Hart and Trish Lods were the Betty. members who presented the 99 History Book to Washoe County Library Repre­ sentative Ann Hawkins during the Tm a y iu Tp December meeting. The book may be /Pa l o m a c r , A i r p o W/ placed in the special Nevada collection. Jerry Gardiner attended a Helicopter Convention in Anaheim. One year ago, Jerry sponsored a young lady for the Heli­ Phoenix copter Whirly-Girls Scholarship. At the At the February business meeting, convention Jerry learned that this young Phoenix Chapter was happy to greet 13 lady got her helicopter rating in 10 days and guests. Tw o were voted in, Susan Strand is now co-pilot for Republic Airlines, flying and Rosemary Vance, and one transferred 737’s. from New England, Jeanne Fiery. Welcome During a recent trip to Hawaii and Japan, aboard ladies! W e have been having at least Irene and Bob Smith rented a Piper Warrior four prospects at activities and around 10 at in Hawaii and flew around and over the business meetings. The increased interest is volcano on the big island of Hawaii. not the result of a membership drive but the by H azel Hohn Classified Year of the women Reprinted from the APBA Staticline

( Nineteen-eighty-one marks a milestone in Congratulations to our new president and APBA (Aircraft Pilots of the Bay Area) to the fine ladies of our executive committee history. Adelaide Morris, the newly elected for contributing to the success of a fine president, is the first woman to be so elected organization. l F t f since the organization’s inception in 1941. Adelaide is also a member of the Alameda County Chapter of the 99s. She is accompanied by three other elected ladies, Beth Olivier (Secretary), Elaine Silverman Np w Ratings k*. (Treasurer), and Jean Stroobant (Director- at-Large). All are proven fully competent to Middle East undertake any challenges in behalf of T-SHIRTS Mary Silitch - Potomac - ME APBA, along with the four gentlemen Light blue, S, M, L sizes. $8.00. Also Sonja Overeem - Potomac - IFR available in scoop neck, cap sleeve comprising the rest of the Board. Marcy Deckelbaum - Potomac - IFR, COMM, style for $9.50. Illinois residents add Adelaide has been a member of APBA ASMEL 5 y„% sales tax. Visa or Master Charge since 1964. She has been a dedicated, Jeanne Vandersloot - Potomac - IFR accepted, give card # and exp. date. reliable proponent of our organization’s Brenda Eidson - Potomac - IFR The Antiquary purposes, and has worked hard for us for a New England P.O. Box 364 long time. She and Don have flown their Barbara Guptlll - Northern New England - Hampshire, IL 60140 trusty Cessna 182, N5605B, very exten­ sively throughout Alaska, Central America, COMM Canada and the U.S. Since Don prefers to North Central tinker, he flies the right seat as de-facto flight Marcia Greenham - All-Ohio - CFII AVIATION engineer while Adelaide pilots the airplane Gayle Gorman • All-Ohio - Glider PUBLIC RELATIONS from the left seat. Thus, they do not need an Oristin Conrad - All-Ohio - CFI, BGI, IGI If PR is your expertise and aviation autopilot (Don says he already has one). Kaye Moore Bohannon - Kentucky Blue your love, let’s talk soon. After 5 This smooth-working team has probably Grass - COMM successful years as PR C O N ­ navigated farther north and south than any Paula M. Kruse - Kentucky Blue Grass - S U LTA N T w/emphasis on aviation, other in APBA (from above the Arctic Circle IFR J u n e L. B e e rs - Michigan - SES this 99 is expanding and wants an to the Panama Canal). Associate in the NJ/NYC Metro area. Don’t let this bent for engineering and South Central If you’re interested in a collaborative efficiency fool you into thinking this is a cold­ effort or merging our PR businesses, blooded pair, however. They are as fun- Linda Charles - Colorado - IFR write SKY HARBOR ON HILL loving and high-stepping as anyone you will Mary McCoy - Colorado - CFI, CFII Stephanie W ells - Lubbock - ME, ATP, CFII CREST, #167, Denville, NJ 07834. ever meet, and their interests range very Keeta Thompson - Nebraska - ATP wide. From early-morning jogging to Kathy Collum - Texas Dogwood, COMM, mountain-climbing, canoe and kayak ME GUEST EDITORS WANTED excursions, to cutting a rug on the dance Mike Alexander - Houston - CFI floor, you will not find a more active couple IMA LOOKIN’ AGAIN - this time than the Morrises. While Don bends a slide Southwest for guest editors for special issues of rule as a Radlab engineer, Adelaide Marge Thayer - Phoenix - IFR The 99 NEWS. If you’d like to develop performs a corporate secretary’s wonders a particular issue around a favorite in Berkeley’s business world (same firm for theme or topic, please let us know. over 25 years — how’s that for fidelity?). The Six to 24 months lead time possible; wonder is how they manage to cram so dates agreed upon in advance. much activity in their lives. 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