NINETY-NINE News A Space Shuttle Launch, DISCOVERY! Magazine of the Lotfia El Nadi, First Woman Pilot in Egypt International Women Pilots, Reno’s Racing Ladies— a FIRST! The Ninety-Nines Inc. How Do I Apply for a 99 Scholarship? November 1991 Dr. Peggy Baty, A Dynamic 99 106th Air Rescue Group, New York Air National Guard

The crewmembers of the 106th packs— motor-powered rubber Article and Photos by Ann Cooper Air Rescue Group, New York Air boats equipped for sea rescue. National Guard, from West The astronauts will use Hampton Beach, Long a type of pole to egress Island, are well-trained in from the Space Shuttle, air search and rescue and parachuting into the ocean. have the unique assignment The first of the Zodiaks as the primary SAR unit will be dropped at the site prepared and assigned to of the first astronaut in the effect a save of our U.S. water. The HC-130 will fly astronauts in the launch to the site of the last of the phase of Space Shuttle astronauts to land in the missions. Since the Chal­ water and the 2nd Zodiak lenger disaster, every effort will be deployed, again Above, the HC-130 Hercules of the 106th Air Rescue followed by a team of PJs. has been made to see that Group, Wei/ Hampton Reach, Long Island, N.Y., fires up our space pioneers are to fly to Patrick AFB for another Shuttle launch. Below, The 3rd Zodiak will be afforded every advantage. center, the awesome spectacle o f Space Shuttle launch from dropped at the approximate Kennedy Space Center. middle of the distance and Were they to have to abort Below, Tim Malloy, one of the highly-trained PJs, lowers a mission just after liftoff himself in 30 seconds from a hovering MH-60 Paveliawk. the PJs will plan to pick up and prior to the ability astronauts, rushing to glide the space shuttle them to the center of to a safe landing either the distance where across the Atlantic helicopter rescue from Ocean or in a returning the life rafts will occur. 180-degree sweep back The astronauts have a to Florida’s Cape scant 2-minutes to Canaveral, rescue depart the Shuttle. The scenarios have been ) PJs, HC-130 and planned. The H C -130 helicopter crews will A . .I. M A* Hercules crew and W ' ~ ” ~ 1» — attempt to have the waiting Pararescue/ astronauts in medical Jumpmasters (PJs) are hands on dry land as ready. quickly as possible. An H C -130 crew departs from The sight of a launch is an New York 2 days in advance of awesome spectacle. When I was the scheduled launch and lands at lucky enough to see Discovery Patrick AFB. Prior to launch, the blast into orbit, I was delighted to Hercules is flown downrange to a know that a team was ready to distance of 175 to 200 miles. take risks for the astronauts and Aboard is a full crew comple­ even more delighted that they ment—aircraft commander, co­ haven’t yet been called upon. pilot, navigator, radio operator, Good job, 106th! And, OUR and loadmaster. In the cargo hold HATS ARE OFF AND OUR of the 4-engine craft are the teams HEARTS ARE WITH THE of PJs who will deploy and then ASTRONAUTS WHO ARE parachute after three Zodiak ('UR PIONEERS IN SPACE. YOUR LETTERS

From Sally Smith, All-Ohio: “As a NINETY-NINE News Magazine of the new Private Pilot, I have been amazed by General Aviation’s International Women Pilots, problems with the manufacturing of The Ninety-Nines Inc. single engine aircraft. I have heard November 1991 with dismay the many horror stories Vol. 17, No. 9 of law suits brought against the Discovery Blasts O ff...... 2 manufacturers when their long-used Lotfia El Nadi, Egypt’s 1st Woman Pilot...... 5 products have been involved in Section News ...... 9 accidents, and have been horrified at Dr. Peggy Baty, A Dynamic 99 ...... 14 the many suits awarded against these manufacturers. R eno’s Racing L ad ies...... 17 There are several activities afloat that How Do I Apply for a 99 Scholarship?...... 19 could help the cause of General Rosemary Colman and Mary O’Brien, Aussies...... 20 Aviation (GA). It would serve your readers well to leam about these— COVER: 5 NASA astronauts and 2 and to be encouraged to write to the Scientists flew aboard Columbia this sponsors in support of their activities. summer. We’re delighted to honor 1. The need for liability reform Astronauts Rhea Seddon and Tamara legislation is being addressed by Bob Jernigan and Payload Specialist Millie McEwen, Congressional Representa­ Hughes-Fulford with O’Connor, Bagian, tive from Ohio (Birthplace of Avia­ Gutierrez, and Gaffney—theirs was the tion). Bob flies out of Hillsboro first mission in Spacelab Life Sciences. Airport to visit the people of his Your editor witnessed Discovery’s liftoff with district and is in support of GA. He is 106th Air Rescue Squadron, NYANG. See the sponsor of Bill HR 2815, for Page 2. liability legislation reform. Write to: The Honorable Bob McEwen House of Representatives 100 of 700,000 pilots have written to aviation material published. In Febru­ 329 Cannon Office Building support this activity. If your readers ary Private Pilot, I had three, in April Washington, DC 20510 are interested in showing support of Private Pilot, one and two in June as 202-225-5705 this, they can write to: well as at least one image in June 2. A similar bill is being sponsored in FAA, Office of Chief Counsel Flying. I shoot air-to-air; air-to- the Senate by Kansas Senator Nancy Attention Rules Docket (AGC-10) D ground; and static shots and every Kassenbaum, Bill S645. Docket #23345 aviation-related subject I can. I 800 Independence Avenue, SW 3. The FAA has reopened the com­ combine my two loves that way. Washington, DC 20591.” ment period for a proposal to estab­ If I can be of help to you, please let me (Editor’s note: A brief note is all that is lish a Primary Aircraft Category that know.” would contain simplified certification necessary. It is the n um ber o f re­ Bonnie Rauch, Crane Road, Somers, procedures for small, single engine sponses that affects policy-making. Let NY 10589.914-277-3986. airplanes. I recently read about this in your views be heard.) an editorial in Flight Training magazine which mentioned that only From Your Editor: “We goofed! The mention of ‘Mimi Tompkins, First Officer of the ill-fated Alaska Airlines Letters to the Editor are welcome. Flight 243 in Hawaii’ in our recent The deadline for receiving letters Ninety-Nine News should be corrected and articles is the first of every month. Letters chosen to be printed to read ‘A L O H A ’ Airlines.” will be those that deal with the content of the Ninety-Nine News. From Bonnie Rauch: “I am a member Letters and articles may be edited of Greater New York Chapter working for the purpose of clarity or space. on my instrument. I am a professional Ann Cooper, Editor photographer and am finally having my PRESIDENTS MESSAGE'

Late in September, I was in Dallas wand that could get us off the ground. ductory lesson with Wayne as back­ on family business. The days were They call it a “collective.” I call it ground, I still jumped at the chance. crystal clear and unusually cool— magic. Jim was my instructor and I took the perfect for flying, gliding, ballooning Well, 1 was very impressed with the pilot’s seat (the right one). This is one or hovering. I had never “hovered” magic wand, but I still wasn’t sure it of those incredible simulators that can and it seemed like a wonderful time would work until I could see it with do anything and makes it all seem so to become acquainted with the basics my own eyes. Naturally, that would real. We simulated night, a departure of helicopter flight. I arranged to tour mean a flight. Wayne Brown, Senior from Washington National. The lift­ the training facilities of Bell Helicop­ Instructor Pilot at Bell, was enlisted off and crosswind departure were ter Textron, Inc. (BHTI), something I to take me on a demo flight for a few going very well when Charlie decided had hoped to do for quite some time. minutes. to remove the “forced trim.” At that After appropriately logging in, I It was magic, all right. After point the stick became extremely received my temporary security sensitive and I put us into an immedi­ badge and was greeted by Jim ate spin which ended with ground Szymanski, HELIPROPS Program contact—I crashed! I have several Administrator. Jim provided back­ hours in fixed wing simulators and I ground about the Training Academy have never crashed one. It was an and introduced me to Loren Doughty, amazing revelation to me. I had never Chief Instructor Pilot, and several seen the screen go blank and I had other instructors and test pilots. I this overwhelming feeling of finality. explained my sincere doubts that an It seemed like THE END and it took aircraft could really fly without fixed my breath away. wings and my concern that putting Perhaps everyone should have that the prop on top of the aircraft instead becoming light enough to become experience. It certainly gave me new of in front, where it belongs, would airborne, we lifted smoothly upward insight into the necessity of making only beat the air but do little else. in a nearly vertical manner. Amazing. every move with extreme care and Once, trying to understand the We then could maneuver anywhere. planning. I didn’t have long to dwell principle of the helicopter, I took my Wayne let me try my hand at a few on it because we were programmed electric beater from my cake batter turns and then gave me one of those back onto the runway and I had a and held it upside down to see how “thrill” flights that show what a second chance—the one you might much lift could be produced. After helicopter can do. We flew the River not get in real life. The FSI motto cleaning the batter from my walls and Run—winding down the Trinity says it best, “The best safety device floor, I knew helicopters could not River just above the tree tops. Peering in any aircraft is a well-trained fly. Now was my chance to learn the through the plexiglass bubble that pilot.” secret. surrounded me was exciting, exhila­ I was rewarded for my efforts of The best way to learn such a secret rating, and made me wish the ride trying to fly that beautiful simulated was, of course, to go outside and could last for hours instead of min­ helicopter with a special certificate inspect the Bell Jet Rangers parked utes. awarded to me by John Nasche, on the ramp. Jim proceeded directly I had the pleasure of meeting with Manager of the Learning Center, and to the practical, so I sat in the co­ Alacia Lane, a sharp young lady who some photographs with Jim and pilot’s seat on the right side of the does most of the Ground School Charlie. Everyone at BHTI and FSI- aircraft only to discover that the PIC training for the many Bell customers. Bell made me feel welcome as they sits on the right side in a helicopter. I She is also a fixed-wing pilot and one do to everyone who enters their put my feet on the rudder pedals, but of our newest 99s. doors. I learned a little bit about they weren’t attached to the rudders, Flight Safety does the simulator “hovering” and the wonderful ma­ they were anti-torque pedals. Well, training for Bell. Their offices and chines that make it possible. But, the stick looked familiar anyway. I training facility are across the parking most importantly, I met the people remember seeing sticks in the old lot. FSI-Bell’s Charlie Bathman, that make it safe. They are the people movie airplanes. Just when I had that Director of Standards, gave me a torn that help compose the intricate web figured out, he showed me another of their operations and invited me to called aviation and make all of us stick between the two seats. This was fly their latest and largest Bell Model proud to be a part of it. the whole SECRET. It was the magic 412 Simulator. With only my intro­ NINETY-NINE News M agazine of the International Women Pilots November 1991 Vol. 17, No. 9

T he daring BOARD of DIRECTORS darling o f The Ninetv-Nines, Inc. th e A rab President: Marie Christensen W orld, Vice President: Pat Forbes Secretary: Lu Hollander L otfia E l Treasurer: Louise White N adi, in Director: Jaye Howes Director: Diane Cozzi C airo in Director: Lee Orr 1933. Director: Mary Lou Waite Non-voting Advisor: Barbara Sestito, Past President Lotfia El Nadi—The First Woman Pilot in Egypt by Ann Cooper

Editorial Director: Alexis Ewanchew “It is amazing to recognize what It was a lowering of oneself. I was Editor: Ann Cooper this woman has done, especially in young, eager to learn things and to Editor’s mailing address: 131 Hillside Avenue the Arab world,” wrote Patsy Knox, accomplish something, but there Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Governor of the Arabian Section. were few directions that I could 908 - 464 - 8175 By overnight express: “She has been an inspiration to pursue. I read about a program of 131 Hillside Avenue those who have met her. Hers was a flying that was being established.” Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 remarkably difficult feat.” Lotfia did not tell her parents that SECTION REPORTERS Captured in a video interview by she was exploring the opportunity India: Mohini Shroff Australia: Barbara Sandow Patsy Knox, Lotfia El Nadi demon­ to learn to fly, but the flying school East Canadian: Kathryn Gamble-Lerchner strates that, at 83-years-young, she demanded that they be notified. Western Canadian: Barbara Meredith New England: Meta Politi still has the sparkle and the verve The newly-opened school was New York/New Jersey: Barbara Mead that led her to becoming the first eager for publicity. Once Lotfia’s Middle East: Evie Washington Southeast: Lee Orr Egyptian woman to learn to pilot an reluctant parents had given in to the North Central: Myma Stephens airplane. She became the toast of pleas of their strong-willed daugh­ South Central: Margaret Cosby Northwest: Anita Taylor the Arab world. ter, the school officials found an Southwest: Kathleen Browne In 1933, Lotfia tells, another eager flight student. An immediate The NINETY-NINE News is published by The Egyptian woman was brave and flurry of attention and publicity Ninety-Nines, Inc., a non-profit organization engaged in education, charitable and scientific emancipated enough to tear the raged over the first Egyptian activities and purposes. dark veil from the front of her face woman to dare to fly.

Non-member subscriptions are available for $12 and to declare to the Egyptian This past month—October per year. world that she no longer would 29th— Lotfia El Nadi celebrated

Please send subscription monies and changes of tolerate subjection. Lotfia was also her 84th birthday and we send our address to: wearing a veil until that time. She congratulations and our very best Loretta Gragg Executive Director dared to take it off. She dared to go wishes for many returns of her day. The Ninety-Nines, Inc. out and try to make something of Hers is a triumphant story that is PO Box 59965 Will Rogers World Airport her life. filled with joy and laughter. Oklahoma City OK 73159 “In 1933, to persons of a certain Asked, where did you fly? “On (405) 685-7969 class,” Lotfia explains, “obtaining a my first solo flight in a Gypsy job was not a desirable thing to do. continued on next page Moth out of Cairo,” responds likeness the small carving has to a You were a true pioneer and the Lotfia, “I not only flew to circle winged glider. Did ancient Egyp­ emancipated Arab women of the pyramids in the Egyptian tians recognize man’s dream of today must share our thanks, our desert, 1 dipped my wings to fly flight? A replica of that carved appreciation and admiration. [99

66 Did ancient Egyptians recognize man’s dream of flight? A replica of (a) carved flying model was displayed when Lotfia was also honored as Egyptian aviation’s first lady. She was given The Order of Merit, the highest distinction of the Organization of Aerospace Flducation, an auspicious medal to add to the other medals she has received over the years. 96 between them! I was a show-off, flying model was displayed when was I not?” Lotfia was also honored as Egyp­ How did it feel to fly? “Oh, it tian aviation’s first lady. She was was such a feeling of freedom. given The Order of Merit, the The Moth, with its open cockpit, highest distinction of the Organi­ meant that the wind blew around zation of Aerospace Education, an my face. I flew for the sheer auspicious medal to add to the pleasure of it.” other medals she has received over Who was your first passenger? the years. Also in 1989, she “I took my father for a flight. At greeted the first Egyptian woman first he sat stiffly in the airplane, pilot to fly for Egypt Air, Dina El but then I noticed that his head Sawy. was swiveling to the right and to When asked, did you have the left. I asked him about it after much in the way of runways when we landed and he told me that you learned to fly in 1933? Lotfia he’d been frightened, but then he giggled and said, “Heavens no. decided that he was in the hands We just landed on the desert. Once of his daughter. He knew that if I was airborne in my Gypsy Moth we crashed, we would crash and headed out to cross the Nile together, so he relaxed and began River. The engine quit, so I glided to enjoy the flight.” to a landing on the far side of the Lotfia was honored all over Nile. I was quickly surrounded by Cairo. She admits, “It began to be Bedoins. I explained my plight to embarrassing to see my pictures in them and they helped me onto a the papers.” Thrilled to fly for five bony, uncomfortable mule for a Lotfia El Nadi, at age 30; after the presenta­ tion o f the coveted Order of Merit and, years, she was forced to quit long, long ride to find someone below, by the Gypsy Moth in which she flying because of a fall that se­ who could help. I called the circled the Pyramids and traversed the Nile. verely injured her spine and cut a aviation school and they sent deep gash in her forehead. another Moth and an engineer. I In 1989 in Cairo, she was hon­ flew home in the second Moth and ored again. Traveling from her left the repair men at work in the home in Switzerland, Lotfia desert. I often laughed that the attended the festivities that cel­ mule was more dependable than ebrated the 54th anniversary of my M oth.” civil aviation in Egypt. Interest­ Thank you, Lotfia El Nadi, for ingly, two thousand years ago a daring to be different in 1933 and small carving was placed in an for helping to open the way for the Egyptian tomb. To this day schol­ rest of the women of the world to ars are baffled by the remarkable be more welcomed into aviation. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts—An FAA Safety Expo and ENE Chapter 99s

Left: Dressed in brilliant red, Nancy Marstall, Veronica McCormack, Martha Dunbar, Pat Theberge, and Robin Umbley. Right: Veronica McCormack, Jo Rita Jordan, Katherine Barr, and Pat j k Theberge.

The Book Hangar by Ann Cooper

In the interest of encouraging recovery control during spins is the only from certified flight instructors adequate and proper spin training for rudder. It indirectly controls the angles experienced in the procedures pilots, Rich Stowell, a CFI, member of attack of the stalled left and right outlined in this book, using only of NAFI (National Association of wings. The rudder can cause, prevent approved, well maintained, and Flight Instructors), IAC, EAA, or counter autorotation.” Rudder properly loaded airplanes with AOPA, and the Aerobatic Club of application should be full and forceful appropriate safety equipment America, has not only lectured, he and should be PRIOR to elevator including parachutes, before at­ has given hands-on spin training input. tempting any of the maneuvers (over 1500 hours of spin and aerobat­ described in this text.” As a ics) in various sites across the U.S. CFIA&I, I applaud his recommenda­ and in Indonesia. A book has resulted tions and his book. I regret that from his interest and experience. -ISSP weight and balance are not dealt PARE™ is the title of Stowcll’s Book Shelf with to a greater extent. In my paperback. P.A.R.E., a Stowell- opinion, most spin training consists trademarked term, is an acronym for of one pilot and one instructor P— Power Off; A— Ailerons, This small, handy paperback will taking off in a craft for the training Neutral; R— Rudder, Full Oppo­ give you a good overview of spins and session. The basic training plane site; and E— Elevator, Neutral spinning. It will encourage you to (let’s use a C-172, for example) is Briskly. An acronym for you to obtain good instruction BY A CFI not overloaded or out of balance in rem em ber! TRAINED IN SPINS IN THE CAT­ most training scenarios. It takes Stowell hopes to offer “a basic EGORY AND CLASS OF AIR­ some effort to get a relatively empty template for the pilot who has entered CRAFT OF YOUR CHOICE. It gives C-172 to spin and that can offer a an inadvertent spin and is disoriented, a history of spin research, an explana­ false impression to the pilot. THE frozen on the controls, and/or terri­ tion of the author’s chosen solution to SAME C-172 WITH THREE fied.” His four small but powerful recoveries in most airplanes, and PASSENGERS AND SOME letters should bring to mind a possible outlines procedures for Cessna, Piper, BAGGAGE CAN PERFORM AS life-saving alternative to someone in Beechcraft, Aerospatiale, Bellanca, AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT airborne trouble. Stowell hopes the Mooney and other miscellaneous AIRPLANE AND SHOULD quick acronym will be used as airplanes. NEVER BE PUT INTO A SPIN CIGARS and GUMP are used to The only regret, to this reviewer, is INTENTIONALLY. UNFORTU­ bring specific procedures to immedi­ that loading of the airplane—weight NATELY, IT IS NOT DIFFICULT ate mind and attention. and balance— is not emphasized TO GET IT INTO AN INADVERT­ According to Stowell, “A Spin— enough. On the Disclaimer page, ENT SPIN. the maneuver—is performed in Stowell states, “The author and Stowell offers some help— uncoordinated flight with the wings publisher strongly recommend that PARE™ . In addition, be sure that unequally stalled. The primary you receive hands-on flight training continued on the next page you remember to properly LOAD and Profusely illustrated, the book BALANCE your aircraft and remem­ follows the life of Bobbi Trout and NEW HORIZONS ber that altitude can be your best describes her start in aviation. I found it friend. Use Stowell’s recommended extremely intriguing to discover that NELLIE WILLHITE JL +A, techniques and enjoy flying to the Bobbi was taught to fly by the grandfa­ Pioneer aviator Nellie Zabel maximum—safely and pleasurably. ther of one of the premier aviation Willhite, South Dakota’s first For Stowell’s book, write: Precision artists of the United States, Nick license woman pilot despite a Productions, P.O. Box 213, Galloway. Galloway, the President of hearing loss that began when she Montrose, CA 91021-0213. Tele­ the American Society of Aviation was two, died at 98 years of age. phone Orders, Visa or Master Card, Artists, remembers climbing in and out Nellie was a Charter Member of 1-800-869-6627. The book was of the biplanes of Burdett Air Lines published in April, 1991 and is priced owned by his grandfather, Burdett the Ninety-Nines and was one of at $19.95. Fuller, Bobbi’s first instructor. the first four people inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of £ £ The author and publisher strongly recommend that you receive Fame. Bom in 1892, Nellie was hands-on (light training only from certified flight instructors experienced the 13th student to complete the in the procedures outlined in this book, using only approved, Dakota Airlines Flying School in well maintained, and properly loaded airplanes with appropriate safety equipment including parachutes, before attempting any Sioux Falls and, in 1928, obtained of the maneuvers described in this text. her license. For the next several years, Willhite and her Eaglerock Bobbi compiled an impressive list biplane named “Pard” traveled THE BOOK HMlfc of aviation records—her forte was extensively throughout the Mid­ H A N G A R . , ■-N M-11&,., 1UU1UJUV, 1 ijju —----CP* endurance. Bobbi is the sole survivor west. Nellie barnstormed, flew in continued. Book Shelf of that first Powder Puff Derby (the airshows, air races, airport dedi­ phrase coined by humorist Will cations, and made goodwill tours JUST PLANE CRAZY, by Donna Rogers) and continues to endure. around the U.S. She obtained a Veca, Skip Mazzio and Carol With over 600 rare photographs Transport license in 1934. Nellie Osborne, is the biography of Bobbi and hundreds of newspaper clippings is revered as a pioneer who helped Trout, one of our Charter Members about women who have made avia­ to open the world of aviation to and one of the gallant aviatrices who tion their love and their life, the book flew in the first Women’s Air Derby is a valuable resource. When we others. 99 of 1929, among other achievements. attempt to get a feel for the ambiance Bobbi learned to fly in 1927 and is of flying in the ’20s and '30s, Bobbi’s interested in aviation to the present. story will reach our senses. Agonize In the photograph below, Billie Admirably, she is currently spending with her through the arduous endur­ Downing is swearing in the new a great deal of time with Carol ance flight and the harrowing air-to- “Flight Crew” of the Eastern Osborne trying to capture on video air refueling. Empathize with her New England Chapter. tape the stories of many of her disappointment when flights had to L to r: Captain (Chair) Martha contemporaries lest the aviation come to premature ends, disappoint­ Dunbar; First Officer (Vice history be lost. Those fortunate ing failures. Rejoice with her that she Chair) Mary Lee Blais; Navigator enough to attend the Women In was one of the pioneers who opened (Sec’y) Marilyn Biagetti; Flight Aviation Conference in St. Louis, the sky to those of us to love to fly Engineer (Treas) Paula Rooks MO last March were able to hear and want the perspective that history and Out-Going Captain (Chair) Carol speak on The History, Not the can bring. The book is available from Michelee Cabot. Mystery of Amelia Earhart. Amelia Osborne Publisher, Inc., 2464 El was a contemporary of Bobbi’s and Camino Real, Suite 99, Santa Clara, much of the book, Just Plane Crazy, CA 95051. Paperback, $19.95; is a researcher’s dream—a great deal Hardcover, $23.95. Phone 408-244- of information about early women 6114. pilots like Ruth Nichols, Pancho Barnes, and many others as well as AE and Bobbi. SECTION NEWS •What’s going on in YOUR world?

In the northeast, North Jersey Rikako Sigiura Carpenter by Ann Cooper C hapter members welcome an astounding eight new members—8!! Rikako Carpenter flies with the Yokota Aero Club near Tokyo, Japan. Many happy landings to: Ann She learned to fly in the United States, but today is very active in pro­ Blazier, Renee Donn, Barbara moting women in aviation in her native Japan. Her efforts reach beyond Sweeney, Ellen Herr, Marilyn managing the office of the Yokota Aero Club and encompass the Japa­ Patiemo, Jane Wieder, Robin Schlinger, and Ellen Lichtenstein. nese Women in Aeronautics and the Ninety-Nines. North Jersey Chapter members Rikako wrote that the Japanese Women in Aeronautics (JWA) was orga­ held a fly-in to the AOPA Open nized on May 24, 1952. By November of that year, they started to issue a House at the headquarters, monthly paper, Women in Aeronautic, and opened an information office at Frederick, MD, in which five Haneda Airport. In April of 1973, the members agreed to have a sister planeloads of 99s, 49 l/2s and guests organization with Korean Women in Aeronautics. Since then, annual meet­ joined the fun. The participants ings have been held alternating in both countries. There are currently 130 enjoyed the tour and met 99s from members of the Japanese group. Rikako can be reached at 967-3 Washington DC, Maryland and the Shimonomoto, Higashi Matsuyama, Saitama-ken Japan 355. Garden State Chapter, New Jersey. The photographs of Rikako show her with her A windy Saturday found the dedi­ husband, Royal, and with her Cessna 172. cated support crew literally “holding down” the North Jersey Chapter’s Indicative of the interest in aviation in Japan booth at the Sussex Airshow. It was during 1991, an exhibit was held which prima­ worth the effort as a new member rily urged persons to book airline travel plans. signed up; students pilots were The model airplanes on display were as diverse greeted, and 8 towels were sold in as a diaphamous-winged glider from the early support of the Section Ways and 1900s, through General Aviation two-place Means project. craft, military airplanes of WW II and to F-16 Long Island Chapter Ninety- fighters. A unique cutaway showed the N ines extend congratulations to Ida public what to expect of the interior of Van Smith on her marriage to transoceanic Boeing 747s. Benjamin Dunn.Sue Mirabel ac­ cepted the gavel from outgoing Chair, Jill Hopfenmuller. Due to a bylaw change in the middle of her term, Jill served as Chair for three years during which time she never missed a Long Island Chapter- sponsored event or meeting. Jill was presented with a trophy and gift certificate for 1.6 hours of helicopter instruction to help her toward a rotary-wing rating on her license. Vice Chair Bozena Syska, Recording Secretary Donna Harris, Corre­ sponding Secretary Mary Ann Katsoulas and Treasurer Dotti Campbell complete the incoming slate. SECTION NEWS, continued Good Luck and a fond farewell to the flight school in Florence and to return was on the ground by 12:30, Ruth and Charlie Dobrescu, who have hired two IFR instructors for a one­ closely followed by the other contes­ sold their home and moved to Ari­ way lesson into Raleigh-Durham, tants. The Timing and Fuel judges zona. The southwest is gaining a into good VFR conditions. Sue said, were well-organized and figures had great new member. Ruth will be “I will never forget this trip for the been fed into the computer with missed in the east! Long Island rest of my life. But, that’s the fun of results generated and printed by 4:00 Chapter was represented by ten flying. If I had to do it over again, I’d P.M. Lesley Highleyman, North rather do this same trip than take the bus!” Bozena Syska, Connie Jones and Mae Smith flew to Convention in Bozena’s Cherokee Warrior. Headwinds, 98-degree temperatures, TRW and a detour to visit First Flight, the airport at Kitty Hawk stretched the trip to Orlando to 13.4 hours. Central New York Chapter fin South Central Section Meeting: Jaye members attracted several potential South Central Section Meeting: Bonita Howes with an actor from “A Funny members and people interested in the Ades, Jean Reynolds and Marie Thing Happened on the Way to the Skywatch program to their booth at Christensen, President, at Paris, Texas. Forum. ” Commander’s Day, Griffiss Air members at the International Conven­ Force Base, Rome, New York. Jersey Chapter, was the highest tion in Orlando.The chapter members Everyone had a good time viewing placed Ninety-Nine and in 3rd Place. hosted the Opening Breakfast and ran the Stealth Fighter and other military A successful evening banquet was a Bingo game in which the players aircraft, current and from the Na­ enjoyed and everyone is already filled their name card squares with tional Warplane Museum in anticipating the Garden State 300, signatures of fellow 99s. The game Geneseo. The Central New York 1992. resulted in many new friends and 15 members hosted, “Everything You Three members of the G arden lucky winners. Connie Jones, Long Wanted To Know About Flying But State Chapter attended the Interna­ Island Chapter’s newest member, Were Afraid To Ask," a panel discus­ tional Convention. Alice Hammond gave a speech on her impressions of sion for 66s which was also open to attended and was awarded the Ninety- her first convention which was very the public for all student pilots and Nines’ Award of Merit for her contri­ well received. interested others. A quilt raffle was butions to aviation and to the Ninety- The “Trouper of the Year” award held at a July Pancake Breakfast. For Nines. It was such a pleasure for NY/ goes to Sue Mirabel who, after all those who supported the project, NJ members to see her accept her having been grounded with an ear the winner was South Central Section accept her beautiful Waterford bowl infection, traveled 27 hours on the Governor Pat Ward who bought the and to know how happy she was. She bus to get to Orlando. Recovered winning ticket at the International is one great lady and she deserves that from the infection, Sue caught a ride Convention. award!! CONGRATULATIONS, home with North Jersey Chapter Members of New Jersey’s G arden ALICE!! We are so proud of you. member (and Section Reporter, Ed.) State Chapter were elated that the Alice Hegedus and Mary Helfrick Barbara Mead in her C-172. weather for the 19th Garden State flew to Orlando in Alice’s Saratoga. Barbara’s 49 1/2 had to leave on a 300 air race was CAVU all weekend. Alice later reported on the Convention commercial flight and she was glad 18 aircraft were entered in competi­ to other Garden State members and for the company. Just north of tion and all pilots completed the she introduced her plans for the Air Charleston, SC, Barbara and Sue had course with no problems. The Be .r Program which is already to divert because of TRW over smooth operation began with the underway and planning to be a Myrtle Beach. Poor visibility pushed start-up of the first aircraft engine at successful program for Garden State them to a landing at Lake City, a tiny 10 A.M. and all eighteen were Ninety-Nines and for the school airport. Inventively, Barbara called airborne by 10:35. The first airplane children who will benefit. Australian Section Reporter, year, there will be far-reaching pilot with Bell Textron Helicopter in Barbara Sandow, has written to say changes to aviation regulations and Fort Worth and an officer in that the Australian Section nv .nbers airspace in Australia to bring it in line “Heliprops,” a safety organization are pleased to welcome new addi­ with overseas requirements. Flight for professional helicopter pilots, tions: Denise Booth, Lynn Pearce, procedures will be less complicated talked about cockpit management Sarah Chandler, and Helen for VFR pilots with the responsibility and resource utilization. “Skywatch” Henderson. Robyn May flies for for separation and position fixing was presented by Kansas Chapter National Jet Systems based in being placed with the pilot in com­ Chair, Cheryl Sutton, and Dave Adelaide as First Officer on BAE 146 mand. These changes are being Buzan, head of the Texas Water aircraft. Earlier in the year, Robyn welcomed by many pilots. Our Commission’s “Texas Watch” which completed the BAE 146 training aviation industry has been heavily is an environmental monitoring course in San Diego training up to regulated in comparison with overseas program which utilizes private pilots Captain standard. Helen Henderson countries. It will also be much easier and aircraft to report environmental from West Australia is a past Presi­ for foreign pilots to adapt to flying in hazards. dent of Australian Women Pilots’ Australia. The keynote speaker at Friday’s Association and is a keen air race From Margaret Cosby comes word buffet lunch was Oklahoma 99, Mary competitor. We are ex­ Kelly. She took everyone tremely proud of Bev around the world with Roediger and Josie Reich slides on the recent trip she who were winners of the just completed commemo­ Bonney Trophy (Best All rating the 60th anniversary Female Crew) in the of a similar journey made International Dawn to Dusk by the late Oklahoman, Competition. Their flight Wiley Post. was a reenactment of the The Saturday Awards epic desert trek of explorer buffet luncheon was held at Charles Sturt across the Paris Junior College Simpson Desert in outback Student Center’s Ballroom. Australia. A memorial was The guest speaker was recently unveiled at Dallas 99, Marge Watson, a Parafield Airport, South member of the Women’s Australia in memory of 99 Jean The Australian Section with officers, seated, Army Service Pilots (WASP). With March and husband Les, a 49 1/2. I to r: Neva Cavenagh, Treasurer; Barbara slides for illustration, she gave an The memorial is a seat donated by Collins, Governor; Nancy Bird Walton; Sue informative and heart-warming Campbell, NZ Governor; Thelma Pye, AWPA and placed at the Parafield Secretary; Jan Hoopmann, Vice Governor. description of WASP life and of her Flying Club. Jean and Les died as a assignments ferrying aircraft, towing result of the crash of their Piper that the South Central Section Fall targets, and instructing male pilots Saratoga in January this year. Meeting was probably the most during WW II. Nancy Bird Walton has been heavily attended in history, according The entire program consisted of barnstorming once again! Nancy has to Governor Pat Ward. With Chairman more than informational and stimu­ just completed the trip she did 56 Pat Wright spearheading the opera­ lating programs. A pre-con session years ago to raise money for the tion, the Wildflower Chapter pre­ and business meeting was held with Royal Far West Children’s Health sented an outstanding series of semi­ the main discussions centering Scheme. The tour covered 4000 km nars. “Doctor Can I Fly?” was a around the Forest of Friendship. and included 19 towns and an amaz­ seminar presented by Dr. Jabez Galt, a International President Marie ing 24 speeches. Son John Walton Dallas aviation medical examiner, Christensen, special guest, was on flew Nancy in his Partenavia aircraft. who discussed the lighter side of hand to discuss this matter as well as Aminta Hennessey has been elected aviation medicine and the changes or report from the International Board. President of the Australian Flight lack of them that have occurred in the The meeting also included a discus­ Instructor Association. pilot medical exam over the past thirty sion of the preservation of Section Commencing in December this years. In another, Jim Szmanski, a test records; review of the rotation of Section meeting schedule; Section Russians have accomplished. Eight News, Ed.) Her activities in the standing rules; eligibility to hold Redbirds and three 49 l/2s attended Ninety-Nines, a music club, and city office; nominations and elections the South Central Section meeting in council meetings were contributing procedures; Camel 99 ad; and, of Paris, Texas. Sandra Carruthers flew factors in her nomination. At a recent course, reports of the Board and in with Lisa Mixon and Pat Patterson, meeting, 49 1/2 Bob Hughes enter­ Advisors. Certificates of Merit were who were attending their first Section tained 99s with photos and a narrative presented and awards were an­ meeting. of his Alaskan flight. Also, Shirley nounced at the Saturday luncheon. Golden Triangle Chapter mem­ Roberts played her tape from the (These will be detailed in chapter bers, Helen Hill, Mary Wheelock, and cockpit recorder of the airline crash at announcements.) There were events Beverly Stephens, attended the SCS Sioux City and the pilot’s speech at for 49 - l/2s and a dinner theater meeting. Chapter members received an airport managers’ meeting which evening. A great hangar party topped an Honorable Mention on their she had attended. Prospective mem­ off the meetings on Saturday evening scrapbook having won first place at ber Nell Magouryk attended the with barbecue, music, and hangar the Spring meeting. Mary, who was August meeting and won the “white flying at Cox elephant,” a Field. Members of clever globe/ the Confederate airplane button Air Force gave cover. Four airplane rides in prospects their vintage attended the machines. An September early Sunday meeting: Kristin buffet breakfast Vollstad- and weather McKean, Kelly briefing sent Beurlat, Vickie everyone off in Muehlstein and fine spirits. Tami Buch. Members of the Members of Dallas Redbirds Purple Sage held a garage sale C hapter held a to help defray 99 Scrapbook costs of hostessing Party at Janet the Spring 1992 Koonce’s house Section Meeting to bring the in Dallas. Much Northwest Section Officers: L to r: Anita chapter book up hangar flying occurred between Lewis, Nancy Jensen, Patricia Jenkins, to date. Jo Ann Bates brought photos lucrative sales. Sandra Carruthers and Gwen Vasenden, Barbara Croy, Linda taken during the year and members her husband dropped in on the Marshall, and Carolyn Carpp. Photo by Verna West. present helped to decide which ones Mesquite Balloon Festival and they wanted in the book. Jo Ann and attending her 40th Section Meeting, enjoyed the early morning excite­ husband Marcus returned recently won a table decoration which was an ment. Dallas R edbird’s Marcie from a trip to China (their second this Eiffel Tower, a bottle of oil from Bissell is donating five hours in her year) hunting for a Yak airplane. Paris, France. Mary has missed only Duchess for a fund raiser with herself They recently flew their Bonanza into one since she became a member of as either pilot or instructor. The Los Angeles and reported that this the Ninety-Nines in 1971. Helen Hill results will be announced on was quite an experience. Members of won a small wooden airplane. Penny Valentine’s Day. Marcie also flew Purple Sage Chapter are busy White, one of Golden Triangle passengers from Des Moines to preparing to paint a compass rose at C hapter’s charter members, recently Houston for Air Life Line. Elizabeth Midland International and to have a was named the Arlington, TX, Jordan enjoyed the Soviet Space booth for an upcoming Confederate “Senior Citizen of the Year.” (See the Exhibit in Fort Worth. It was an Air Force Show there. story elsewhere in The Ninety-Nine excellent opportunity to see what the San Antonio Chapter members Gloria Blank and Margaret Cosby attending were Starr Stone, Ray airlines. She got to ride in the waited out weather to start the flight Hardey, Mary Spells, Dottie Ports and cockpit on one leg with China Air. to the South Central Section Meeting Helen Hewitt. Shreveport Chapter’s Jan Maxwell is Chief Judge for the in Paris, but on departure there were Amy Pilkenton, formerly a Captain NIFA meet in Norman, OK in gear horn problems that couldn’t be with L’Express, is now an Operations October. She and Jody McCarrell, of remedied in time to make the trip Inspector with the FAA and will be in Oklahoma Chapter, have started a VFR. And this after the aircraft just the Baton Rouge FSDO. Shreveport ground school and testing service came out of annual—wouldn’t you C hapter’s Pam Melroy, USAF, has called Eagle-Aire Inc. Aina Hancock know. They drove the 400-plus miles. left for California where she has been attended the Civil Air Patrol Texas Laura Richter flew in on Friday and assigned to the training program for Wing Conference in San Antonio. Virginia Spikes “motor-homed” in test pilots. At the completion of the Tweet Coleman, Aloha Chapter, with her 49 1/2. San Antonio Chap­ program, she hopes to enroll in the is the chapter Membership/66 Chair. ter members were excited to receive astronaut program. Pam flew many A First Officer on B-747s, Tweet has a first and two second awards at the missions in Operation Desert Shield a new honor and new job—FAA South Central Aviation Safety Section Meeting Inspector, and Margaret Honolulu Cosby wrote, “My FSDO. Con­ jaw dropped with gratulations, surprise when Tweet. From being named to Kathleen receive the Certifi­ Browne comes cate of Merit for word that Aloha Outstanding Chapter Service to the welcomes new Chapter that was members given by the Marion Smith Governor at the and Kathy Awards Luncheon. O'Brien, At the same time transferees from as the SCS Meet­ Fort Worth and ing. the Texas Anna Esser, Wing of the Civil new Legal Air Patrol was Eagle. Judy holding their Swannie used Madison River Float Trip, Northwest annual conference in San Antonio Section Meeting. Photo by Verna West. her Aloha Chapter Scholarship to and faithful-to-the-end-to-the-Ninety- obtain her ATP. Terry Rowe has Nines Gloria and I missed it. I had a passed her written exams for CFI stand-in accept my Texas Wing and Storm in the KC-10. Our best and GI. ‘Public Affairs Officer of the Year’ wishes go with you, Pam. Bakersfield Chapter members award.” Margaret was undoubtedly Members of the Texas Dogwood mourn the loss of Wayne McNamee, thrilled. It is nice to be recognized C hapter have been involved in a 49 1/2 of Geneva, as he moved on to when one puts a lot of time and heart variety of aviation activities. Aina new horizons. Naomi Witmer has into organizations. Our Congratula­ Hancock was the Texas Dogwood begun work on her instrument rating. tions, Margaret. C hapter member at the recent Fall Bakersfield 99s planned to serve Shreveport Chapter members SCS Meeting who received a Certifi­ refreshments at the FAA Safety found cooperative weather conditions cate of Merit for Outstanding Service Seminar in September. and some of them did a bit of scud to the chapter. Congratulations are in Cameron Park Chapter members running to fly to Paris to attend the order, Aina. Jerry Anne Jurenka planned a fly-away for October to Super Sectional hosted by W ild- traveled to the Bahamas in her C-182 Cloverdale Muni for a picnic on the flower Chapter members. Those and later on to China via commercial Russian River. The Spaulding fly- CALENDAR SECTION NEWS, cont.

NOVEMBER 1991 away in September was a success. A 8-10 US Pilots Association Pensacola, FL Flying Companion Seminar is Hosted by the Florida Aero Club, Headquarters at scheduled for January 18. Hampton Inn-University Mall. Contact George Rogers, 904-944-1860 Coyote Country Chapter mem­ MARCH 1992 bers planned a fly-in to Sedona, AZ, Australia and New Zealand Christchurch, NZ in October. Lodging was to be at the Pam Collings Sky Ranch Lodge on the Airport. 12-14 Women in Aviation Conference Las Vegas, NV Coyote Country 99s also heard Dr. Peggy Baty, Parks College. Call 618-337-7500 George Savord, CFI&I and Accident APRIL 1992 24-26 South Central Dallas, TX Prevention Counselor and planned a Pat Ward Poker Run for November. JULY 1992 In September, El Cajon Chapter 8-12 CONVENTION Kansas City, MO members invited the public to a Pat Mlady “Come and Meet the El Cajon Please send future dates and updates to International Date Coordinator, Barbara Sestito. Valley Chapter Day” at Gillespie DR. PEGGY BATY— 1st WOMAN HEAD OF AVIATION COLLEGE! Field. Arlene Beard, Fresno Chapter, got Julie Collinge, Chairman of the Garden Baty has also received several grants her private certificate and showed her State Chapter, sent the following report related to aviation. Among her affiliations Kinner Bird at Oshkosh in July/ from Avionics News: Dr. Peggy Baty has are the Ninety-Nines, an organization of August. It was also shown and flown been named Associate Vice President and women pilots; the University Aviation at the Madera WarBirds in August. Dean of Parks College of St. Louis Association; and the National Congress on The Kinner Bird owned and flown by University by the Rev. Lawrence Biondi, Aviation and Space Education. Arlene once belonged to Arlene’s S.J., University President. She is now the Baty’s awards include the National mother, the famed Melba Beard. The university’s chief administrator on the FAA Administrator’s Championship Parks campus, succeeding Dr. Paul A. Award for Excellence in Aviation Kinner-powered biplane is a movie Whelan, who recently retired. Baty is the Education; the Carl Stage Memorial star, with a bit part in the Disney first woman to head Parks College, as Award, presented by the Experimental movie, The Rocketeer. F resn o’s Judy well as the first woman to head an Aircraft Association; and the Frank G. Lund Bell and spouse Jim are prepar­ aviation college anywhere. Brewer Memorial Award for Aviation ing for the “Around the World Air Baty joined the Parks College adminis­ Excellence in Southern Region. Race” in June 1992. tration last August as Academic Dean. She Baty served as chairperson of the Discussion is underway among the was previously Dean of Academic Support second annual national “Women In members of the Imperial So-Lo at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Aviation” conference held last March in C hapter, to change the meeting date Prescott, AZ. Baty has experience both as St. Louis. She will also chair the third to the 2nd Monday of the month. an aviation educator and pilot. Her annual national “Women In Aviation” Imperial So-Lo Chapter undergraduate degree in aviation adminis­ conference to be held March 12-14,1992 members tration and her master’s degree in aerospace at the Alladin Hotel in Las Vegas. are working on the Spring 1992 education are from Middle Tennessee State Editor’s note: Dr. Peggy Baty is a Section Meeting. University. She received her doctorate in dynamic and inspiring lady. She was Nancy Clinton of the Long Beach Education Administration and Supervision pleased to read the article about Evelyn C hapter won an AE Scholarship to in 1985 from the University of Tennessee Johnson in the August!September Ninety- obtain her multiengine rating, the at Knoxville. Nine News. She took flight lessons from chapter WPOY, and the chapter cash Baty’s credentials as a pilot include FAA Evelyn and praised her highly. Make a achievement award for earning her certificates for flight instructor single­ note on your calendars for the Women In A&E and her CFI&I ratings. Con­ engine land; commercial/instrument, single Aviation conference in March. Dr. Baty gratulations to Nancy! Other Long and multiengine land. She is also an has many new challenges in her presti­ Beach Chapter ac’.ievement awards aerobatic pilot and a certified ground gious role of Associate Vice President and instructor in basic, advanced and instru­ Dean of Parks College; but, in the spirit of went to Dee Bowers for her instru­ ment. She is one of only a few non-FAA the last conference, she will also offer a ment rating and Lucille Fernandez for personnel authorized to renew flight memorable and educational get-together her commercial rating. Elaine Gibbs instructor certificates. for female pilots. Thanks, Julie Collinge and Barbara Standing are new The author of numerous articles on and Congratulations, Dr. Peggy Baty! members. In July, the FAA sponsored aviation education and women in aviation, SECTION NEWS, continued the inauguration of a new program to ence in a Federal Express 747 simulator outing planned for November. introduce disadvantaged youngsters in October. The Redding segment of the to aviation through a hands-on Thea Lowry and Sharry Mullin, Palms to Pines Air Race was aptly experience. 99s and CAP squadrons Marin County Chapter, went to Baja handled by Mt. Shasta 99s, Elaine participated in the event. Kudos to California for the eclipse. Thea and Scott, Michelle Pterina, Beverly Long Beach Chapter members Betty another friend flew to Ashland, OR, for Tichner, Lee Agnew, and Doris Faux, Sandi Couverley, Ginger the Shakespearean Festival Theater, a Lockness. Mt. Shasta Chapter Graham, Rosemary DeAngelo, and wonderful outdoor theater experience. members welcome new member, Jacquie Sprague for their participa­ Thea donates a flight a month to differ­ Gayle Wright. tion. August saw the chapter mem­ ent charities for fundraisers. Marlyn September was the date set for bers assisting at the Hawthorne Air Christiansen, Marin County, flew for 4 the Palomar Chapter 99s Plane Fair. They provided rides to some hours and never left the Petaluma Ride. Palomar 99s scheduled a 100 people. Thank yous go to Mary Airport—Penny-A-Pound Rides! Cathy pancake breakfast and preflight MacDonald, Lori Papp, Annie Morshead has retaken her instrument contest for October. Marti Show is McNeeley, Ginger Graham, Sheila written and Mary Eileen Sasso got a a dedicated CFI&I. She flies to Papayans, Dee Bowers, and special limited commercial license. Bishop to pick up her student, friend, Bob Peterson. Mount Diablo Chapter’s Camille Linda Ledwidge, then brings her The Los Angeles Chapter officer Danzi of the CCR Tower was to speak to down to CRQ for her flight lesson. installation was to be held in Septem­ the rest of the chapter members in Phoenix Chapter members ber. Members of the Los Angeles October. Tracy Roberts is the newest were asked to set up a booth at the C hapter are considering bringing Mount Diablo Chapter member. A Holbrook Airport Day in October. back the “Back to Basics” air race. Shelter Cove trip was to be held in Nelda Donahue, Phoenix Chap­ They hoped to get hands-on experi­ October and an Oceano/Pismo Beach ter, was named “Employee of the

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(Include $3 for postage and handling) Quarter” by the City of Casa Grande Jaye Howes has been elected as advertisement— Career Stalled—in for the second quarter of 1991. International Director. The VNY Air our classified ads. Ed.) Santa Bar­ Reno Area 99s had to postpone a Expo was a lot of fun and a lot of bara Chapter’s favorite airport spot landing contest, but we bet, as hard work for San Fernando Valley commissioner, Karen Ramsdale, has usual, those active and willing 99s. Members of the month for June: soloed. Debbie Bourrough has members were at the ready for the Laura Ricks-banquet; Felicia Hoppe returned to the chapter. good job they do at the Reno Air and Loreli Cangiano-Grass Valley Members of Santa Clara Valley Races every year. Fly-In; for July: Jan Goforth-VNY Chapter have been invited by ERAU The August Potluck was a success Air Expo, Nina Yates-potluck. A to visit the Prescott, AZ, campus for a for members of the Sacramento Poker Flight was set for October. 3-day weekend, probably the first Valley Chapter. 14 members The speaker planned for November weekend in November. JoAnn Levin, attended. A Christmas dinner is set for the San Luis Obispo County formerly of San Luis Obispo Chapter, for December 18th for Sacramento Chapter is Albert Bresnik, Amelia’s is the newest member. Tower and Valley 99s and vocalist Joyce personal photographer. FSDO Appreciation Week were held Diamond and her ensemble are to Karen Kahn, MD-80 Captain for in September by members of the entertain. Continental Airlines, was the speaker Santa Clara Valley Chapter. San Fernando Valley Chapter for the September meeting of the members heralded a successful fly-in Santa Barbara Chapter. Her topic to Grass Valley. Chapter member was VOR Navigation. (See Karen’s OPEN LETTER OF THANKS VIVIAN “PENNY” WHITE by Ann Cooper FROM PAT WARD TO VETA ROCKETT, A HELPFUL 99! Vivian White, according to the representative for Federal United Immigration and Naturalization Way; Networking Works! Pat wrote, “Last Service newsletter, has been named “Volunteers many hours helping week, I received a call over the High Seas Radiotelephone from my brother, at Grand Senior Citizen of the Year. Congratu­ women grow mentally and socially as Cayman Island, to tell me he was ill. Alone lations to Vivian, a charter member, Federal Women’s Program Manager on his yacht, he knew no one on the island. Golden Triangle Chapter and a for INS, and is actively involved in His symptoms indicated appendicitis or a resident of Arlington, TX. many other community and business kidney stone. I lost contact with him by The newsletter stated, “Southern activities. radio. Region INS employees do not limit “White says she became interested “I sent a FAX message to 99 Headquar­ all their public activities to the in the work of the 99s when her ters to ask for a member on Grand workday. Vivian White, a clerk typist husband became a private pilot. Cayman. Loretta Gragg told me of a new at the Regional Officer, has just been Friends of theirs were in the air when member, Veta Rockett, a pilot for Island named the City of Arlington Out­ the husband, a M.D., suffered a heart Air. I called Veta and asked about the medical facilities on Grand Cayman and standing Senior Citizen of 1990. attack. His wife got radio help and told her about my brother. “Recipient of this award is chosen was able to survive the landing, but it “Veta kindly offered to notify the Port from a list of nominees for service took so long that her husband per­ Authority that my brother was ill and rendered to the community since the ished before help was available. needed medical assistance and offered to time he or she turned 65 years of age. Vivian immediately learned to fly help in any way necessary. Ultimately, “When nominating her, the Arling­ and, at age 70, still works to be sure my brother did get to a hospital and was ton Alumnae Chapter of Sigma other women will be able to handle an treated for kidney stones. Alpha Iota, National Music Fraternity in-flight emergency.” “I want to express my deepest appre­ for Women, said White: We recognize this as the Pinch ciation for Veta’s understanding and offer “Attends most of the City Council Hitter Course offered by Ninety- to assist my brother and me. She did not hesitate when I told her that I am a 99. meetings; Nines across the country and around Veta exhibited the warmth of camarade­ “Is chairman of the Women Pilots the globe. We applaud Penny for her rie as a member of this great organiza­ (99s Inc.) in the local area; efforts and her honors. Congratula­ tion. I hope to someday meet her and “Assists in aviation affairs for tions, Vivian “Penny” White, Senior thank her personally for her kindness. We Arlington and Grand Prairie Airports; Citizen of the Year! [99 have a jewel in the Caribbean.” “While working for INS, served as Rheinschild, but the interest Private and Commercial licenses to A FIRST! developed over time. In which she added the Instrument and answer to the question, “Why Multiengine ratings and, though the WOMEN RACE race?” she responded, “It is AT-6 came first, her next dream is to fun, adventurous, and for the fly a Corsair. Finch holds type IN ALL FOUR sense of competition.” ratings for about 25 aircraft—from Rheinschild had to prove Cessnas to the B-25. CLASSES AT her skills as a pilot in order In addition to Reno, Finch has to race at the National raced in Minot, ND and, in response RENO ’91! Championship Air Races. to being questioned, “Why?” she She became the First woman answered, “Here you are flying with bv Mac McGilvrav. Photos by to qualify to race in the the best in the world. It is exciting.” Mac & Linda McGilvrav Unlimited Class and, in She added, “A race plane is not 1990, she captured the First physically harder to fly than any For the first time in the 28-year place trophy in the Bronze Champion­ other airplane.” history of the National Championship ship race with a speed of 387 mph. This year the AT-6 Class had 21 Air Races, women pilots entered all Unfortunately, with only 27 racing entries in competition for 18 race four classes of racing in 1991. positions and 32 race entries, five positions. During the qualifying Women circled the pylons erected at pilots were disappointed at the 1991 runs, Finch, a member of the Con­ the Reno/Stead Facility, Nevada, in races. Rheinschild, one of the five, federate Air Force, flew a lap of Formula One, Biplane, AT-6, and failed to qualify for a slot and was 207.772 mph and secured a position Unlimited aircraft. forced to set her sights toward 1992. for herself in the line. With a speed Erin Rheinschild, 30, returned for Formerly a member of the Ninety- of 211 mph. Finch placed third in the her second year to compete in the Nines, Rheinschild found that job Bronze Championship Race in 1990. Unlimited Class. A First Officer on requirements caused many moves and This year she was 6th at 204 mph. United Airlines 727s out of Los her membership lapsed. Now settled in Katherine Gray, 40, once a Ninety- Angeles, Rheinschild started her the Los Angeles area, she is looking Nine in the Santa Paula area of flying career 10 years ago. She forward to rejoining. California, has raced her Owl in the worked her way from Private Pilot Linda Finch, 40, has been racing in Formula One Class for five years. A through CFI, from charter flying to the NCAR’s AT-6 class since 1988. ferry pilot for Southern Cross Air of the airlines, and now looks forward to Finch, a nursing home and retirement California, Gray has been asked to moving into the left seat of the community manager based in San pilot everything from a Cessna 172 Boeing 727. She has flown her P-51 Antonio, TX, flies in her line of to a DC-3 and a giant Russian Mustang, No Business, renamed, Miss employment and is a member of the biplane. Ferry piloting has taken her Fit, for four years and has raced, in Reno Chapter of the Ninety-Nines. from one end of the globe to the addition to Reno, in Salina, KS; Her flying interest began 16 years ago other, across the United States, to Dallas, TX; and Denver, CO. Air with excitement generated by a Europe, Africa and over the North racing was not an initial goal for Grumman trainer. She captured her Polar Ice Cap.

On the left, Kathy Gray, Formula One Class pilot. On the right, Linda Finch races in the AT-6 Class. RENO’S RACING PILOTS, continued A SCHOOL FOR Gray’s aviation interest began 18 Kenney has been a pilot for 11 years. TOWING BANNERS years ago when her brother became From 29 pilots vying for 24 race interested in flying. While still a positions, Kenney qualified with a When Florida SpacePort Chapter student pilot, Gray read every flying speed of 196 mph. On Saturday, she member, Marie Lacour, started her magazine that she could find. Her finished the Bronze race in 7th place banner towing business there was interest in owning and racing a at 187 mph. very little known about aerial Formula One dated from that time towing. With study, a banner and she continued to amass ratings— On the right, towing school was formed and, to Private Pilot, Commercial and with Erin type ratings in seaplanes, Citation, Rheinschild, the best of Marie’s knowledge, it the first and the venerable DC-3. is the first school in the nation woman to “Flying is a way to express my­ compete in the devoted to the purpose of towing self—who I am, what I am, and what Unlimited banners. It is the first to apply for I can do with the skills that I have Class. Erin Part 141 designation and has been learned,” she said. “Flying a perfor­ flies her P-51, Miss Fit. welcomed by the FAA. During the mance airplane is like riding a process of starting the school, spirited race horse. I can express my Patti Johnson-Nelson, 38, also banner towing standards also were mind, translated by my skills.” made her debut at the 1991 NCAR. In formed. Last year Gray flew her Owl to a the Biplane Class, Johnson-Nelson Enrollment in the school re­ 4th place finish in the Silver Champi­ raced a Boland Mong. Flying for 21 quires a commercial license, a onship Race with a speed of 207 mph. years, she is an aerobatic flight This year she upped that speed to 213 instructor in Hayden, CO. In this minimum of 300 flight hours, and and finished in third place in the competitive class, Johnson-Nelson a check out in a tailwheel type of Silver. was not able to secure one of the 24 aircraft. The course is intensive— Two rookies joined Rheinschild, race positions, but, as we follow the from 7 to 10 days depending upon Finch and Gray in the pits at Reno/ careers of the other women pilots, the skill of the student and the Stead facility this year. First-timer, we’ll have the binoculars on Johnson- cooperation of the weather. A Madelaine Kenney, 30, flew a Cassutt Nelson to watch her future racing minimum of 30 hours of ground Formula One. From San Carlos, CA, contests. [99 school, 10 hours of dual instruc­ tion and some additional jump seat time is required, the FAA check ride included. There are 4 students per class and 1 class per month. The school is team taught. Marie and her pilots have writ­ ten a comprehensive manual for the course and they are working toward a book on banner towing for the General Aviation pilot. The school, manual and book grew out The FAA’s ACE camp— Aviation Career Education— for 25 students of research on banner towing provided tours and seminars in all aspects of aviation: FBOs, Aviation accidents. Any proceeds from the Security, Air Traffic Control, Pilot Training, Military Aviation Oppor­ sales of these projects will be put tunities, etc. Eastern New England 99, Michelee Cabot, shown with the into a trust fund to aid deserving students at Quonset, R.I., made a tremendous impact when she gave families of any fatally injured rides in her C-182 after discussing How Airplanes Fly. ENE 99 and banner towing pilot. Manager of FAA NE Regions, Aviation Education Program Director, Sheila Bauer, organized the week’s activities for Rhode Island young­ sters. Another ENE 99 and Manager of the FAA’s Flight Standards Division, Carol Rayburn, also participated as a speaker. [99 HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE NINETY-NINE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD? by Charlene Falkenberg

The Ninety-Nine Scholarship necessarily mean your goal is an air­ your chapter Amelia Earhart Schol­ Award, given as a memorial to line pilot. There may be a great need arship Chairman. It is recommended Amelia Earhart, is also called the for a female flight instructor or for air that this chairman select a commit­ Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholar­ taxi pilots at your airport. There are tee to assist her in screening the ship. All eligible Ninety-Nines may many goals in aviation and this is one applications as each chapter has a apply for the annual awards. item that is important in evaluating quota. The question,“How do I apply” is your application. There are very important dead­ asked often. A very short, simple I have mentioned just a couple of lines to be met during the applica­ answer is: “Fill out the application important points. If you are consider­ tion process and failure to meet one and eligibility forms which are pub­ ing applying, contact your Chapter of them results in disqualification. lished in the Ninety-Nine News ev­ Chairman and request the guidelines. December 31st is the deadline for ery year.” However, there is much Study them carefully. The guidelines applications to be postmarked and more to applying! That is why it is are available from any AE Trustee or on their way to the Section AE important to plan ahead instead of may be requested from Headquar­ Scholarship Chairman. IMPOR­

_ ■ The APPLICATION FORM and FACT SHEET are A published in a fall issue of The Ninety-Nine News. This year, they were published in the October 1991 issue. p

waiting until the December 31st ters, but they have been sent in the TA NT: The Chapter Chairman deadline is approaching. monthly mailings to every Chapter must sign your application, so it So— your first question should be, Chairman. So, the first person to con­ should be in her hands well before “How do I prepare for applying for tact is your Chapter Chairman. the deadline. The Section AE Chair­ the scholarship?” The APPLICATION FORM and man, along with her committee, First, you must determine that you FACT SHEET are published in a fall screens all applications from chap­ are eligible by having been a member issue o f The Ninety-Nine News. This ters and sends the Section’s quota of the Ninety-Nines continuously year, they are in the O ctober 1991 to the Vice Chairman, AE Trust­ since December 31, two years prior to issue. ees, postmarked no later than Feb­ submitting the application. If you have The next step is to study the FACT ruary 10. The trustees evaluate the allowed your membership to lapse, SHEET. Make sure you meet all the applications and forward the final­ even for just a short while, and have required criteria. Be sure you are ists to the outside judges who make been reinstated, that is considered a qualified for the rating/certificate for the final decision. break in membership. which you desire to apply. You must In conclusion, if you are applying Second, you must have 150 hours start your training within three months for a scholarship: Read all the in­ of total pilot time, a current biennial after winning, so it is prudent to de­ formation in the guidelines and flight review (US certificate holders termine that you will be able to do so fact sheet very carefully. Meet all only), and a current medical before applying. If you are not in a deadlines. The application must certificate. situation to do this, you could forfeit be typewritten. Fill it in neatly Assuming you are eligible, ask your scholarship. and completely. Follow all the yourself,“Why do I want the par­ With all this behind you, now is the requirements and you will have ticular certificate/rating?” You must time to complete the application form. no problem. be aiming for a goal. This does not Your completed application goes to GOOD LUCK TO ALL! AN INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIA’S MARY O BRIEN, Flight Examiner of Airmen, by Rosemary Colman, Randwick, Australia

Mary O’Brien added to Australian aviation history her Airline Transport Certificate with an Instructor and when, in 1987, she became the first woman Examiner of Instrument Rating. She was first employed by the Airmen with the Department of Transport and Commu­ Department of Aviation in 1985 setting the theory nications. In this capacity she monitors the Standards of exams for licensing. Licensing and Operations and tests pilots for their AIRMINDED AND FAIRMINDED licenses and ratings. “Thoughtful aviators have begun to realize that the Currently she is in charge of the Standards and Li­ public airmindedness of the 1930s and 1940s does not censing Operations Section implementing the revised exist in the 1980s and will not in the 1990s unless we do regulations being introduced in Australian aviation. something about it,” wrote Mary last year in Airnews, She is very much in favour of the changes, despite the Journal of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association. number of people in the industry who say, “Oh the “The general public is unaware of the benefits in trans­ Government shouldn’t be letting go,” but she feels port, commerce and quality of life that aviation brings Australians habitually do not want to accept responsi­ to our communities. Except for the noise level, the bility. Many of the rules were based on the notion of public is not very interested in aviation! It therefore “protecting people from themselves.” could be said that one of our aims is to create another “Well,” said Mary, “It’s true one has to protect generation of airminded people and the best place to paying public; but, with some cases, no matter what you start is in our schools. I encourage all the teachers in our did, it would not be enough—certainly not if you get up association to use the excitement of aviation as a moti­ in the witness box or in front of the media. However, vating force and develop an interest in aviation among so long as change is properly controlled and monitored, teachers and students in your school. I also encourage in many things it is time to let people look after them­ the rest of us to speak at schools, clubs or associations selves.” on aviation and careers in aviation to develop the The trend for consultation with the industry as a public’s interest. We will reach children and their preliminary to rewriting regulations revealed the need parents in this way.” for a recognized spokesperson on behalf of flying Her training and teaching have been interspersed with instructors. So the last few years had seen the formation interesting flights. She ferried an aircraft from Singapore of a Flying Instructors’ Association. Actively spon­ to Africa. She flew extensively in the Americas from sored by Mary, this professional association is helping Alaska to Guatemala and returned from the U.S. in the to lift the profile of flight instructors and their profes­ first Grumman Cougar light twin aircraft to come to sional qualifications. Ultimately, “standards” are in Australia. their hands. AIRWOMEN INSTRUCTING EXPERIENCE As the National President of the Australian Women Mary’s work involves her in CAA Accident Preven­ Pilots’ Association, Mary wonders if those women who tion Programmes including Training Seminars and gathered at the Royal Aero Club of NSW in 1950 ever Workshops for and with the aviation industry through­ envisaged the massive growth in aviation in Australia out NSW. Her involvement in aviation education dates and how easily women now take their place in the from 1967 when she was employed by the College of aviation industry. Civil Aviation, affectionately known by most aviators The year 1989 was a high profile year for women in in Australia as the “College of Knowledge.” Since aviation. The general public was captivated by Gaby airlines were out of the question at that time, Mary Kennard’s courageous solo flight around the world in a accepted a position instructing in Singapore. For four Piper Saratoga, retracing the flights of Amelia Earhart. years, from 1970, she trained cadets for Singapore Because of Gaby, people became more aware of women Airlines. (Ironically, Australia has become home to a in all segments of aviation. Australian women are in air Singaporean/Chinese lady in Western Australia, a fly­ traffic services, airlines, flight instruction, charter fly­ ing instructor at Singapore Flying College in Perth. ing, the CAA, the FAC, BASI, aviation education Although she was trained in Singapore by the govern­ research, the RAAF, aircraft maintenance, gliding, bal­ ment 20 years ago, Singapore Airlines did not employ looning, and building their own aircraft. There are women pilots, so she went into instructing.) From Aboriginal women pilots, taught to fly on Government Singapore, Mary went to the USA where she attained Aboriginal Scholarships in the Northern Territory. SETTING A COURSE by Rosemary Colman, Randwick, Australia

It is a lovely sunny day in late July, the sort of day that only Sydney can produce in the middle

Mary of winter— a perfect calm after the few weeks of O'Brien, hectic preparations for a new course entitled as she Flight Instruction Methods. The course was held appears in the by the University of New South Wales in asso­ Stockman's ciation with the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Hall o f Navigators. Fame Fifteen aviators attended from as far north as Mackay on the Queensland coast (where aircraft ...The Australian Women Pilots’ Association awarded have to be tied down against the tropical mon­ Mary the Nancy Bird Trophy for the most noteworthy soons each February); from Walgett in the out contribution to aviation by a woman of Australasia. In back of NSW (where the crows reportedly fly her well-appointed office with a pleasant northeast backwards to keep the dust out of their eyes); aspect in Goulbum Street, Sydney, Mary is a long way and from Wagga-Wagga in the lush Riverina from the redheaded nine-year-old who was sent to area and many points in between. Participants boarding school in Sydney from a property outside included charter operators; a retired agricultural Walgett. Back in Walgett in 1964, school behind her, pilot; airline pilots, anticipating retirement; Mary was taken for a flight in a Tiger Moth and she international airline pilots who assist in small decided to become a pilot. She was the first woman member of Walgett Aero Club. flying schools; technical college teachers; heli­ HER APPROACH TO AVIATION copter pilots; an RAAF Wing Commander; a In the 1990s we are seeing massive changes to world representative from the CAA; and several young government and to the way aviation is regulated through­ men starting out in aviation. out the world. The walls are tumbling. Europe, North The short, intensive course was designed to America and Australia are developing joint aviation enable people from the city or the bush to have regulations, but the general public still expects t respec­ access to university facilities. On the first day, tive governments to ensure safe aviating in each coun­ the principles of learning were presented. These try. In Australia, now more than ever, the aviation were integrated with instructional techniques on industry has a great say in what are the important safety day two. On day three the course moved to the issues and what should be done. How the aviation QANTAS jet base for a session on the applica­ industry develops has an effect on us all, for whether we are employers, employees or customers, we are all tion of these skills in the cockpit. Thence to the members of the aviation industry and benefit from it. St. George Campus of the University which is The aviation fraternity, which knows no barriers of equipped with micro teaching laboratories class, creed, or country, has benefitted us all. Our featuring studios with instant video replay enthusiasm for aviation removes all other distinctions facilities where all participants gave briefings to and we find ourselves fulfilled and rewarded by friend­ their peers for self/peer/professional appraisal. ship and support as we share our aviation dreams and As course initiator, I was invited to take one accomplishments anywhere in the world. session and I volunteered for the session on Motivation. I realized that when speaking under Rosemary Colman’s article on Mary O'Brien was a University Crest I should be able to justify published in NAVIGATION , the magazine o f The every statement. Boy! Did I do a few months Australian Institute of Navigation, December 1990. We are appreciative for the opportunity to reprint the hard reading? Me and my big mouth! article here. It all started in June 1990 when I rang up for a flight with a view to renewing my instrument rating. The CFI answered the phone with,“I was just thinking of you.” He was attempting to give the University of New South Wales, I had a folio his first Instructors’ Course and the CAA Inspec­ of approvals (CAA, AIN, GAPAN). The Univer­ tor was not impressed with the Theory of Learn­ sity agreed to the Proposal that short courses be ing and Principles of Teaching component of the organized to fulfill the requirements of CAO course. I put my new Masters Degree in Educa­ Section 40.1.7; 4.1 b viz: “An applicant for the tion to work and devised and presented a course issue of (a) Grade Three rating...shall (b) have for his students. I looked around to see if I could completed a course of instruction in instructional sell my wares around the airfield and even principles and methods of at least 12 classroom further and realized that his problem was not an hours in accordance with the syllabus specified isolated case. Indeed, I felt there was a “missing in Appendix 1.” link” in the whole system concerning the teacher It has all happened. The intervening months training component in aviation. Life became had moments of wondering if we could get providential after I wrote to my University sufficient numbers followed by the frenzied rush lecturer with the proposal of a short course in to get the brochure through Sydney’s peak hour Flight Instructor Training. traffic to the printer or distribute on time. I The July 1990 guest speaker for the Australian received phone calls from all around Australia. Institute of Navigation (AIN) was 99 Mary We have been invited to take the course to Perth, O’Brien, CAA Senior Examiner of Airmen and on the coast of Western Australia. Australia’s first lady Examiner of Airmen. (The Editor's Note: Rosemary Colman has a Masters degree AIN was established in 1949 by navigators who in Educational Administration from the UNSW. She is the 1991 President of the Australian Institute of Navigation wished to promote the skills developed in navi­ and is an elected member of the Executive Committee of gation during WW II. The Institute is especially GAPAN, Australian Branch. involved in Education with annual proficiency awards to high achievers in navigations courses The Ninety-Nines’ Award of Merit in the RAAF, RAN, the Australian Maritime by CaroI Rayburn College and the University of Newcastle.) She The Ninety-Nines’ Award of Merit Committee invited me to contact the CAA in Canberra. I is soliciting nominees for the 1992 Award of approached Canberra with the proposal that short Merit. The recipients of this award, established intensive courses were necessary to bridge the in 1990, include Jeana Yeager, Mimi Tompkins, “missing link” and received Approval in Prin­ Sheldon and Pat Roberts, Gaby Kennard, Muriel ciple for such courses for the University. Earhart Morrissey, John Baker, Olive Ann I asked advice of the General Committee of the Beech, Alice Hammond, Hazel Jones, and Nancy Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) Bird Walton. and was appointed their official spokesperson— The purpose of the Award of Merit is to recog­ all responsibility and no advice! (GAPAN is a nize individuals who have made significant livery company in the city of London. Its main contributions to aviation, aviation education, objectives are to raise and maintain the status of science, aviation history, or the Ninety-Nines, the profession and the standard, knowledge and Inc. In addition to recognizing individuals who skill of air pilots and air navigators. An Austra­ have made significant contributions to the ideals lian branch of GAPAN was formed in 1949.) I that the Ninety-Nines stand for, we believe this arrived home to find a message on my tape annual award will provide an incentive to others inviting me to speak at the Australasian Aviation to make their own contributions to aviation and Trade Fair in October on Training for the Future. aviation-related endeavors. The CAA in Canberra recommended me on the The general criteria for the award are: strength of my proposal. 1. The achievement(s) may have occurred in By the time I was called to present my pro­ the present or prior years. Recipients may be posal to the Faculty of Professional Studies at selected for a single action or a series of events. AWARD OF MERIT, continued 2. Specific details of achievements being recognized will be at the discretion of the award committee, so long as they meet the general objectives of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. 3. The recipient need not be a member of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. 4. The recipient may be living or dead. 5. The recipient may be female or male. 6. The award is not limited to individuals in the United States.

Nominations for the award will be accepted from members of the Ninety-Nines and should be sent to: Carol Rayburn, Chairman, Ninety-Nines Award of Merit Committee, 10 Chung Street, Nashua, NH 03062 to arrive by December 15,1991. All members are encouraged to participate in recognizing people who have made significant contributions to aviation or the Ninety-Nines by nominating candidates for the award.

HELICOPTER CLUB OF AMERICA and a National Competition by Ann Cooper

The Helicopter Club of America (HCA) was organized in 1979 to support national and international helicopter competition. Purposes, stated in the HCA by-laws, are: • to promote, develop and aid the art and science of helicopter flying in the U.S. • to supervise and document official helicopter competitions and record attempts in the U.S. in accordance with the requirements of the Federation Aeronautique International (FAI) and the National Aeronautic Association (NAA); • to ensure that all contests shall be governed in accordance with the FAI sporting code; • to promulgate specific rules relating to helicopter competitions; • to initiate and administer those actions necessary for participation by a U.S.Team in World Helicopter Competitions. Other Functions: To support the above purposes, the HCA also accomplishes the following tasks: • train and furnish qualified organizers and judges to ensure that competitions are conducted in accordance with the FAI Sporting Code; • sanction and supervise all vertical take-off aircraft and rotorcraft record attempts in the U.S.A. • conduct fund raising activities to assist in supporting HCA and U.S. Helicopter Teamexpenses. Organization and tax status: HCA, founded in 1979, was recognized in 1981 as a non-profit, tax deductible, chari­ table and philanthropic organization under the provision of Internal Revenue Code section 501 c(3). Donors may deduct contributions as provided by section 170 of the code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers or gifts are deduct­ ible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable portions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the code. There are no salaried employees and all officers are unpaid volunteers. Accomplishments: U.S. Teams sponsored by HCA have won EVERY world helicopter competition and individual championship since the Club organiza­ tion— Poland, 1981; England. 1986; France, 1989. Membership Requirements: Open to anyone with an interest in and enthusi­ asm for helicopters.

Please Note: National Helicopter Championships will be held March 21-24, 1992, at Las Vegas, NV. The event will be held in conjunction with the Annual Convention of Helicopter Association International and sponsored by the HCA. Championships will consist of three flight events emphasizing precision helicopter flying and three categories of competitors with national champion and runners-up awards in each category. NOTE: The field is limited. Available time permits a maximum of only 30 competitors. For full definition of events, rules instructions, fees, and administrative details, send $10. to Colonel (Ret.) A.J. Rankin, 16003 Edgewood Drive, Dumfries, Virginia 22026. For additional information, call any of the following: Jean K. Tinsley, President, HCA at 415-325-9198; or John W. Williams, Secretary, HCA at 817-280-3818; or Col. A. Rankin, Treasurer, HCA at 703-670-8882. THE TICKET TO LEARN by Michelle Marceau, Oklahoma Chapter 99

A good night’s sleep before the checkride is extremely important, friends and instructor advised. I spent most of the wee hours contemplating that sound advice as well as visualizing S-tums, short field takeoffs, proper descent angles, and tornado-like vortices emanating from the ends of the bed. Resigned to the insom­ nia of preflight adrenalin, I thumbed through my how-to-do-maneuvers notes for the hundredth time, rel­ evant sections of the AIM, the FARs and the flight computer manual, then tried to unwind with a few tunes on the piano. Finally, the crack of dawn, a call to Flight Service and, with the universal greeting, “All briefers are busy now, please stand by...” checkride day had begun! En route to the airport, droll reminders like the sayings in Chinese fortune cookies flitted in and out of my mind. This will be a great learning experience. Just do your best and relax. Engage your mind before keying the mike and don’t give excuses the examiner has heard a thousand times—at least be imaginative. We warmed up with the application paperwork and logbook check and then reviewed my flight plan and highlighter-yellow course on the sectional chart. Then, on to the dry stuff, or so the FARs and AIMs endless recommendations had seemed until that day. “Let’s get the big picture,” he continued. “You’ll soon be going to unfamiliar airports and renting unfamil­ iar planes. What kinds of things make that rental plane legal and safe, and will make you and the trip you are planning legal and safe?” Those lines had the galvanizing effect of making me really think like a PIC for the first time. He’s abso­ lutely right. I wouldn’t always have the security of my training plane or an instructor to double check each flight plan, find an error in fuel calculation or the wisdom of a wider berth around a restricted area. I would be the entire trip committee from now on and solely responsible for the destiny of my passengers. In that sobering moment, the complacency of student pilot status fell away and the responsibilities of pilot-in-command felt unnervingly real. As my outlook changed, ARROW was no longer a didactic mnemonic to memorize for the examiner’s benefit, but a preflight necessity for MY benefit. Moreover, the document check might tell me how conscientious the owner of that unfamiliar plane was about maintaining her, legally and perhaps mechanically as well. With the silent prayer that this mental metamorphosis from student pilot to pilot-in-command would continue, I deposited my textbooks and the examiner’s briefcase at the front desk for safe keeping and picked up the key. Outside at last, a cloudless blue sky, moderate north winds, and an eager brown and white Cessna 150 greeted us. I knew this plane well and no longer approached the preflight with the timidity of a riding academy student about to saddle Old Dynamite. Brief your guest on the use of seatbelts, and in the event of an emergency, sir, I may ask you to open your door or take the fire extinguisher. Checklists and charts folded, flight plan in order, a crisp, authoritative “Clear” and pilot-in command, start your engine. Within minutes of takeoff, nearly half the sectional chart seemed to spring into 3-D and the 20-mile checkpoint of Kingfisher beckoned off the right wing. Finger exercises with the omni to get lines of position, then on to maneuvers. On go the foggles—no fixating on the miniature airplane. Some time later, uh oh. There goes our engine. Immediately to best glide speed, cockpit checks for a possible restart. Which one of these rolling checkerboard squares would make the best emergency landing field? Turn into the wind if possible. Later, keep some power during that full flaps approach—there’s a big difference between a short field landing and landing short of the field. S-tums, slow flight, and stalls and later, an inscrutable “OK, that’s enough, head back home,” came from the right seat. My laconic guest fixed his gaze out the window. The ensuing twenty minutes of silent purgatory were by far the most nerve-wracking part of the entire exam! The day ended with airman #008369350 sitting thoughtfully on the lawn by the terminal building holding a white certificate reverently in both hands. My ticket to learn the examiner had said with a smile and a congratulatory handshake. And I promised that I would. Maneuvers practice at least one day each week until we can really peg all the needles at once. The minimum standards of the practical test are not going to be MY standards. And cross-country trips for the sheer joy of exploring and meeting new friends and adven­ tures each time. But tonight is for celebrating the ride of passage. A phone call of triumph and exuberant thanks to my instructor and to dad in Vermont. The already completed 99s’ application goes into the mail­ box, then a grateful collapse on the sofa with that new biography of Saint-Exupery, the pilot-writer who expressed more poetically than perhaps anyone else that to move at will in three dimensions through the sky is the most terrific thing that a person can do. NEW RATINGS and ACHIEVEMENTS

Lou Anne Gibson First Officer American Airlines, B-727 Virginia Brecher New England Instrument Laurie Reeves New England FAA ATP Type rating B-757 and B-767 Sue Morrison NY Capital District Commercial Ann Elliott NY Capital District Type Ratings: Beech 19, Citation Mary Barker NY Capital District Type Rating: Nord Jennifer Caine Colorado Multiengine Instructor ML* >■■■■ Ann Besley Colorado IFR Rating c nan Donna Chandler Colorado IFR Rating Susan Famiglietti Colorado CFI Christine Lucas Colorado Commercial Anna Scholten Colorado Passed A&M Written &Practical for Airframe Marcie Bissell Dallas Redbird Flight Engineer, Written Terri Morse Eastern PA Commercial, SES Debby Cunningham Santa Clara Valley Multiengine Instructor Nancy Sliwa Santa Clara Valley Instrument Amanda Woodward Shreveport Multi Engine; passed Instrument, ME and passed the Written Tests:Instrument, Gound, and CFI AWARDS and APPOINTMENTS: Margaret Cosby San Antonio Promoted to rank of Captain, CAP Jan Maxwell Texas Dogwood Certified FAA Examiner Tweet Coleman Aloha Chapter FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, Honolulu FSDO Jane Morris Colorado 737 Captain, UAL WINGS PROGRAM: Marge Holdsworth Central New York Phase III Wings FORMER 66: Ann B lazier North Jersey Private Jane Wieder North Jersey Private Pam Doran Colorado Private Jan Daoust High Country Private 66: Pam Doran Colorado Soloed, Passed Written Test Patricia Emery Colorado Soloed, Passed Written Test

METAMORPHOSIS II: FALCONFYRE ONCE AN EON III by Kristin Hill by Jody Fulks Sjogren

The fine aviation art of two artists—KRISTIN HILL and JODY FULKS SJOGREN Page 26 NINETY-NINE News November 1991 THE MEMORIAL STORY... Ten Points of Light for Service to the Nation

Imagine pausing at night on Me­ Through the entrance in the flank­ forting and giving. morial Bridge over the Potomac ing wall of the Hemicycle, the visitor The story continues with women River. Lights are glowing softly in enters a place of history, of pride. at West Point, Annapolis, the Air the distance. Ten soft points of light Women's stories are told here. They Force, Coast Guard and Merchant guide the eye upward to the eternal are stories of courage and valor, sac­ Marine Academies. Women are flame of John F. Kennedy's grave rifice and triumph, of jobs well done. flying again for the first time in nearly site, and toward Arlington House. Women who have served in the armed thirty years. Barriers are broken Ten points of light proclaim the leg­ forces are represented both individu­ down. And then, a police action in acy of 1.6 million women who an­ ally and as part of a continuum that Panama... swered the nation's call for the de­ begins at the birth of the nation. The presentation is over and the fense of freedom. visitor leaves the theater By day, ten spires and walks along the of glass reflect the sun's semi-circular corridor. light forming a radiant Exhibits are on display crown of liberty atop in alcoves along the wall. the treasured Hemi- The light in the alcoves cycle Wall at the en­ is different as it shines trance to Arlington Na­ from above. Sunlight tional Cemetery. The streams down into the Hemicycle, once ne­ Memorial from the sky­ glected, now stands light formed by the glass proudly. This is a place spires atop the Hem­ of honor for all who icycle. serve the country. And then, the heart of Staircases open this living Memorial-the four of the niches of Register. A computer the Hemicycle. A pas­ terminal awaits. Sitting sageway is found. The at the terminal and fol­ visitor climbs a stair­ lowing the easy instruc­ way; there is a glass tions on the screen, a encased landing half­ The Women In Military Service For America Memorial grandmother's youth is way up the staircase. discovered on a journey The visitor pauses to look into the The visitor enters the theater with across the Atlantic to the battlefield? living memorial center built into the its multi-media presentation chroni­ of France. A mother served in Asia hillside behind the wall. A story is cling the history of military women so young, so pretty. The visitor hears being told there. A story the visitor and learns for the first time the role their voices, listens to their words. "I has never before heard. Once atop women played in the American Revo­ would have given my life for my the stairs the visitor is touched by the lution, War of 1812, Civil War, Span- country if it had been asked of me..." view of simple white headstones cov­ ish-American War. As nurses, spies, There are so many stories here. The ering the hillside. couriers, cooks, and disguised as men, visitor never before knew what these At the top of the stairs the visitor women believed in and fought for women had done for their country. turns and sees the Lincoln Memorial liberty. r anew. The city of light and remem­ The presentation continues. "Unlike traditional statues that honor brance is laid out before the visitor; Women served in World War I— only the famous fallen, new memori­ the hill of honor and majesty in back. Yeoman (F), Women Marines, the als like WIMSA's honor the individ­ The visitor visits a terrace garden. Signal Corps. The WAAC, WAC, ual who participates in extraordi­

The visitor goes back down the WAVES, SPARS, Women Marines, nary events or movements... In their commitment to sponsor a memorial, stairs. The central plaza with its WASP, Merchant Marine, and Pub­ WIMSA is commemorating the lic Health Service brought thousands circular grass courtyard, a perfect women who served in the military of women into World War II. In setting for services and ceremonies, and pointing out the role individuals becomes visible. The Hemicycle Korea and Vietnam, women an­ play in the historical process"—Me­ seems to embrace the plaza that it swered the call. Throughout the long tropolis Magazine, February, 1990 surrounds. history there are nurses, healing, com­ L J LYIIN &CUJB PlINS SMALL SPACE ADS SELL!! If you are Career Stalled? • Custom Made Clolssone reading this space, think of the others that Enameled Pins • Personalized “fast-track" guidance from experienced • Medals and Cap Badges will do so, too. You could be selling, airline captains • Embroidered Patches * In-person or phone consultations to help you avoid Send SASI fnvefopr lo r f k t t Brochure buying, advertising, etc. Send your ad to expensive mistakes FOREST VIEW ENTERPRISES THE NINETY-NINE News, 131 Hillside Aviation Career Counseling ko.-hit-tj-im P O Bo* 899. Running Springs. CA 92382 ( 714) 867-2433 Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. 799 X. Ontare Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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