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THE NINETY-NINES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Loretta Gragg Cover: Lt. Col. Eileen Collins, first woman to pilot a U.S. spaceship—and

EDITOR she's a 99! Photo by NASA. Story on page 5. Betty Rowley

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Drew Steketee 408-251-5109 Fax 916-221-7870 Pamela Mitchell 301-695-2156 904-646-9995 Please indicate the name and 18 Felts Field Airshow location of the event and the phone 19-21 Southeast Section Spokane, Wash. and fax numbers of the Ninety-Nine St. Petersburg, Fla. Gloria Sands contact. Dates are perpetual until Judy Lester 509-535-8222 they expire or until written notice is 813-525-6572 received of their cancellation. IKE MERCURY 13” IN I INI VOYAGE OF SPACESHIP IISCOVERY IN 1961, A GROUP OF 25 exceptionally well qualified women cal exams in the pioneer program were deemed physically quali­ pilots entered into a fitness testing program at Lovelace Clinic in fied to be astronauts. The documentary was aired on Dateline Albuquerque, N.M. Under the supervision of Dr. Randy Lovelace, NBC on Feb. 10,1995. they were administered the same tests which the Mercury astro­ For our publication, Jim has written an intimate account of nauts had been subjected to several months before. The nature how he came to be motivated to bring together seven of the sur­ of the physical and psychological testing was to determine viving members of The Mercury 13 to be guests of honor at the whether they could qualify to be America’s first women astro­ launch of the spaceship Discovery under the steady hand of nauts. pilot Lt. Col. Eileen Collins on THESE WOMEN PILOTS Friday, Feb. 3. plunged into the tests with high Of great consequence to us spirits and great expectations. all, Col. Collins is the first Each was determined to suc­ woman to pilot a U.S. space­ ceed and not even ordeals like ship and she is also a member having ice water injected into of the Southwest Section of their ears or being subjected to The Ninety-Nines. an imaginative array of other WE ARE COUPLING Jim bizarre test experiences de­ Cross’ story of The Mercury 13 terred them. together with board member In their case, however, suc­ (and former Ninety-Nines presi­ cess on these tests did not dent) Lu Hollander’s eye-wit­ count. NASA's goal of landing ness account of the launch of a man on the moon meant pre­ spaceship Discovery as it roared cisely that. More than three de­ majestically from Launch Pad cades later, the story of these 39 with Col. Collins at the intrepid women pilots is once controls. again in the news—big time. I hope that these two fine JAMES M. CROSS, a Los articles will add a new depth Angeles film maker, has co­ of understanding to the incred­ produced a powerful and poi­ ible story of The Mercury 13 gnant documentary about what and an even keener apprecia­ he calls “The Mercury 13”— tion for the significance of Lt. based on the fact that 13 of the Col. Eileen Collins’ historic 25 women who took the physi­ achievement. — The editor.

Space Shuttle Mission STS-63 launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:22 a.m. on Friday. Feh 3. 1995. This mission was the first flight of Phase One of the joint Russian-American space program which included the first rendezvous and fly-hy of a U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Mir Space Station. The flight of STS-63 with a night launch and landing was the initial flight of the first woman pilot in America's space program. Lt. Col. Eileen Collins, a member of The Ninety-Nines. Photo by L. A. Gibson

derstand why. THE ADVENTURE BEGAN several years I interviewed Eileen last ago, when I was working on a television docu­ litiiin if “Hie Mercery 13” year for a television docu­ mentary on women pilots with the Ninety- BY JAMES M. CROSS mentary and found her to be Nines. Executive Director Loretta Gragg sug­ as articulate as she is capable, gested that I contact Gene Nora (say Jen-Nora) JUST HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE but some things just defy description. Being Jessen, a past president, as a “technical advi­ watching Eileen Collins blast off, heading chosen to pilot the space shuttle would leave sor.” Over the last several years. Gene Nora straight for low earth orbit and the history me speechless, too. and I had become good friends: We often met books. As the world’s first woman space shuttle What had begun as a mere television pro­ by phone to talk about great women aviator sto­ pilot. Eileen was in the front seat with the mis­ gram turned into a great adventure for me, as I ries, stories that might be good for television. sion commander as space shuttle Discovery found myself sitting opposite the woman who On one particular day, she told me one of the shook the ground, turned night into day. and would break the sex barrier once and for all, greatest aviation stories of all time. It took my carried Eileen and the hopes and dreams of a that wall of doubt and discrimination that breath away. million women aviators starward. women pilots have faced since the dawn of Gene Nora shocked and surprised me with The moment was too profound for words, aviation. the news that women had first passed the as­ too inspiring for laughter. Half of our group Eileen’s flight was the culmination of de­ tronaut tests 35 years ago, long before NASA’s cried, and the other half cheered. It was far and cades of effort by women pilots and astronauts, doors were open to women. And 1 thought away the most powerful experience I have ever leading up to that historic moment. Infinite Eileen’s story was big news! Little did I know had. amounts of dedication and sacrifice on the part that the world had long forgotten a truly out­ “I cannot tell you what it’s like to have a of all women pilots had made it possible for standing group of women pilots who had tried lifelong dream come true!” Eileen had told me. Eileen to reach for the stars— and she was most and failed to become part of our nation’s space Even she could not find the words; now I un­ appreciative. program. Actually, they did not fail; it was Photo Photo furnished by Mike Althaus, Silver Springs, MD. Ten of "The Mercury 13" gathered at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum to he interviewed for Dateline NBC: Sarah Ratley, Gene Nora Jessen, Myrtle “K" Cagle, Jerrie Cohh, Irene Leverton, Jane Hart, Jerri Truhill, Rhea Woltman, Bernice Steadman and Wally Funk.

NASA and the rest of America who failed. gether they found and invited some of human female into space. We offer you 13 Because women were not allowed to be astro­ America’s best women pilots to be given the women pilot volunteers.” nauts, we all lost out on a very valuable re­ astronaut tests. When it was all said and done, Their pleas fell on deaf ears and then John source, and we will never know what women there were 13 qualified women prepared to give Glenn testified! As our national space hero, his could have contributed to Projects Mercury, their all for our nation's exploration of space. testimony, along with Jackie Cochran's state­ Gemini or Apollo. They never got the chance. ment that women were not yet ready for space In the summer of 1960, 25 women pilots In spite of their outstanding test results, flight, dealt a death blow to the dreams of The were given the exact same astronaut tests as NASA was simply not ready to Mercury 13, this hopeful and the Mercury 7. Thirteen of these women let women risk their lives atop “Eileen is carrying earnest group of women pilots passed—and some even beat—the scores of one of our volatile rockets. out our dreams and who had proven that they had famous Mercury astro­ “Men build the planes and fight the “right stuff.” The 13 were THE MERCURY 13 nauts. Heroes with the wars and this is just a fact wishes and w e’re not allowed into the Mercury Myrtle “K” Cagle names like John Glenn of our social order,” John Glenn happy she’s finally program. Jerrie Cobb and Alan Shepard were would say later. been accepted and It was “the day NASA bested by women Jerrie Cobb had become the stood still.” Congress ad­ Jan Dietrich whose names would first woman ever to pass the as­ the sex barrier has journed the hearings, and Marion Dietrich* never be known at all. tronaut tests and she was been broken." NASA was allowed to proceed with their all-male program. (Jan's twin) Dr. Randy Love­ shocked to learn that her candi­ —Sarah Ratley lace, who had designed dacy would not be taken seri­ The women were not allowed Wally Funk and administered the ously. The scientists had proved her qualified, to answer their call to glory, and America Jane Hart astronaut tests for the but proof was not enough. NASA had a closed missed yet another chance for greatness. Jean Hixson* Mercury program, was mind on the subject; it was a man’s world, af­ The Russians launched the first woman into in charge of the secret ter all. (How dare we treat our sisters of the space in 1963, and our beloved Jerrie Cobb Gene Nora Jessen testing at his aerospace sky in this way, I thought!) began (lying relief missions to the desperate Irene Leverton medical clinic at Albu­ Jerrie and fellow woman astronaut test sub­ native people of the Amazon jungle, where her extraordinary efforts and abilities might be Sarah Ratley querque, N.M. This was ject Jane Hart took their case to Vice President the same place the Mer­ Johnson, and then on to a congressional sub­ appreciated. I was dumbfounded. This was the Bernice Steadman cury astronauts had committee which was holding hearings on most amazing story I’d ever heard— and it was Jerri Truhill been tested just a few qualifications for astronauts in July of 1962. all true. Rhea Woltman months earlier. Dr. “We ask as citizens of this nation to be al­ Then Gene Nora laid the big one on me: “I Lovelace, always a sci­ lowed to participate with seriousness and sin­ was one of ’em," she said. My pal Gene Nora *Deceased entist at heart, had cerity in the making of history now, as women was an “almost” astronaut! Lightning could heard a rumor that the Russians were planning have in the past,” said Jerrie Cobb to the con­ have struck me with less effect. 1 was over­ to be first with a woman in space. This, after gressmen. “There were women on the May­ come with pride and admiration for my dear the Soviet’s stunning victories with Sputnick flower and on the first wagon trains west, work­ friend who had hidden her heroic side so well. and Yuri Gagarin. We had begun the space ing alongside the men to forge new trails to I knew right then that I had to “hot wire” his­ race in second place and Lovelace could not new vistas. We ask that opportunity in the pio­ tory— to hook up the past with the present, and help but wonder how American women would neering of space... Now, we who aspire to be complete this precious chain in the history of fare in space. If the Russians could do it, we women astronauts ask for the opportunity to women aviators. could do it. bring glory to our nation by an American I WOULD REUNITE these forgotten few, Lovelace engaged the advice of famed avia­ woman becoming the first in all the world to these golden girls of the space race, and intro­ tors Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb and to­ make a space flight. No nation has yet sent a duce them to the woman who would soon carry “As if the revival of a 34-year extinct story were not enough, the red carpet laid out by NASA for our Eileen Collins cheering section was both humbling and exhilarating. I think we were each one in the cockpit with Eileen when they lit the match and her airplane took the vertical runway. We were enveloped by red, white and blue. In fact, we serenaded the shuttle team by singing God Bless America all the way home." —Gene Nora Jessen

and TV producer—will soon produce a major movie for television based on The Mercury 13, a dream he has had for years.) When the launch invitations came from Shown here in the traditional inflight crew portrait on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Eileen Collins and from NASA Headquarters, Discovery are front row (left to right) astronauts Eileen M. Collins, pilot; James D. I was pleasantly surprised. But no one was more surprised than The Mercury 13 women Wellierhee, mission commander; and Bernard A. Harris, Jr., payload commander. Back row to find that after all these years, NASA would (left to right) cosmonaut Vladimir G. Titov, mission specialist; C. Michael Foals, mission be giving them the royal treatment and an offi­ specialist; and Janice E. Voss, mission specialist. Photo courtesy of NASA. cial “Welcome Home!" These great "Finally! It only all of Iheir dreams and aspirations into space capable counterpart, who would carry the torch ladies and I were es­ took them 30 years, with her as the world's first woman space to the heavens for them all. corted on an unforget­ shuttle pilot. I would help cause “The Mercury I was no longer just making a documen­ table tour of Kennedy didn't it?” 13” to join forces with Eileen Collins in an ef­ tary: 1 had actually helped the cause of women Space Center. Then —Jerri Truhill fort not to rewrite but to reveal the powerful aviators in a small way. and I found that this we attended a NASA and beautiful history that was there all along. gave me more satisfaction than anything else pre-flight briefing for official guests, where the So they all came to Oklahoma City for a I’ve ever done. I was so lucky to be there and women were introduced by NASA Chief Sci­ reunion at The Ninety-Nines Headquarters. to be part of this incredible time in the history entist Dr. France Cordova to a large crowd of Gathered together in one place were some of of these “women with wings," and 1 am proud dignitaries. America’s greatest pilots, united by a single, to call them my friends. As we all stood together holding hands, slender thread that had almost been broken by After all the interviews were done and the waiting for the midnight launch, we knew that time. They belonged together and it showed. cameras were all put away, we accompanied things would never be the same for "The Mer­ Eileen had heard and read about legendary pi­ Jerrie Cobb and Eileen Collins to the tarmac cury 13." They had found their rightful place lot Jerrie Cobb ever since she could remem­ where an airplane was waiting for Jerrie’s flight in our nation’s space history, and their names ber, and, of course, Jerrie and the other mem­ home to Florida. There, the women all hugged and their story would be forever known to a bers of The Mercury 13 group were absolutely and cried, but they did not say good-bye, for proud and grateful America. in awe and so very proud of their young and this was the beginning of a great friendship, one that would last forever. Maybe we couldn't change history, but we did hot wire it Jim Cross, Los up and show it off a little. The I women all swore to meet in l ■ N.",/ , Florida for the big launch, and I set about telling their story to H P^ i'!"1' tin the media. First, there was an W . ■ < (//<<■;I I I ( h i d e s u <11 k Associated Press article, then for till m otor networks radio interviews and a televi­ I - H sion news segment on Dateline 111 NBC, a program centered around the connection between Ck— Lockheed Fort Worth Eileen Collins and The Mer­ Company, Air Force Recruiting and the Public cury 13 women. Instant celeb­ Broadcasting Service. Currently, he is rity began to arrive at the door­ developing a television series featuring great steps of women who had been women aviators. Wally Funk: "Go! Go, Eileen! We love you! Go! Go for all of anonymous for most of their us!" The video clip above is from the documentary that lives. See page 15 for an eyewitness report of the aired on Dateline NBC on Feb. 10. (Jim Hart, Jane Hart’s son— and himself an established film launch by Lu Hollander. PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS Conventions How do they happen? What makes them successful?

JOYCE WELLS

OW DO CONVENTIONS HAPPEN? chairman, coordinating the various tasks done by The Board of Directors is responsible for volunteers. the annual meeting of the corporation and Working with the 99s is always a challenge convention locations are rotated among the Sec­ for meeting planners since they are accustomed tions. Having written several standard operating to being totally responsible for, and in charge of, procedures (SOPs) and participated in the plan­ every detail, including the hiring of additional ning process for numerous Section meetings (of­ help and setting costs. Over a period of several ten having as many participants as the Interna­ years, I have studied meeting costs of other orga­ tional convention) and at least four International nizations and find that those having a similar time conventions (including the last two), I would like frame usually pay higher fees and hotel costs than to share with you some of the expertise I have / wish you all The 99s do. accumulated. “Plane Sailing Cost of hotel space for seminars and exhibits Plans for a convention may begin as far in to Halifax." is dependent upon the number of sleeping rooms advance as three years and usually begin with site used. There is a minimum sleeping room guar­ selection. A site may be recommended by the antee in the contract with the hotel—and if that Board of Directors Convention Coordinator or the hostess Sec­ count falls below the minimum, then a charge is made for the tion and voted on by the Board. The Board Convention Coor­ meeting rooms. dinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of conventions, All meal functions require the hotel to hire part-time help, including updating of SOPs. adding to the costs. Expenses for microphones and other au­ On-site inspection of facilities is usually made by the Board diovisual equipment, as well as speaker fees, hospitality treats, Convention Coordinator and/or the Executive Director to see charms, programs—the list is long, and all are part of the cost if the facility can handle our needs. of putting on a successful convention. In addition to looking at meeting room space, sleeping The local Section Chairman is responsible for working with rooms, pools, lobbies, parking, etc. are checked, eating facili­ the Board Coordinator, meeting planner and Chapters to sched­ ties in and out of the site are noted, availability of shopping, ule seminars, obtain speakers, provide decorations, etc. transportation and entertainment and the Sections do not have to raise funds to list goes on... Oftentimes, the Section subsidize the convention. They are asked CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM chairman and prospective meeting planner to submit proposed expenses as budget INCLUDED WITH THIS ISSUE. will join in the inspection to learn about items. our requirements. The Annual Meeting/Conven­ Chapters within and without the Sec­ Once a site is chosen, a professional tion registration forms have tion will often volunteer to donate decora­ meeting planner is hired. A meeting plan­ been conveniently included in tions or a sum of money toward the pur­ ner, responsible to the Board, begins work the mailing envelope of this is­ chase of hospitality items. more than a year ahead to make sure that Expenses are cut by asking members sue, separate from the magazine all runs smoothly, using her expertise in to donate their time working on registra­ negotiating and working with hotels, tour itself. Please take time to read tion and credentials, taking tickets, companies, caterers and audiovisual pro­ all of it carefully— maybe more hostessing at a seminar or in the hospital­ viders, just to name a few of her duties. than once— before you fill in ity room. For example, if a meal is not served the blanks. With all this in mind, the Board of Di­ as contracted for, then the planner may ne­ rectors looks forward to having a large at­ gotiate with the hotel or caterer for a re­ A UL tendance and one of the best ever conven­ duction in the cost or another “perk.” She tions. This is a high season for Halifax. ^ H A L I F A X must also work with the hostess Section’s Register early. LETTERS

ABOUT A YEAR AGO, a Ninety- called DM Pilots Unite! It in­ Nine from the USA, Susan (?), cluded other ITDM pilots, friends, asked me for information on the family and colleagues. For the last State President’s Air Race which year, we have written to senators was flown every year at the end and representatives, the FAA, and of May. I forwarded her name to others. The American Diabetes Aeroclub of SA who organizes the Association has guided us in our race. To thank me for my efforts, attempt and we have had some she very kindly sent me the book success. EVEN WHEN WITH our cars, we Wheatley (right) owns a Piper Ar­ The FAA has announced a Women o f the Air which I had been are still connected with our air­ cher registered as C-FLYW (fly Notice of Proposed Rulemaking longing to have. planes and The Ninety-Nines! Wheatley!). She also lets everyone Unfortunately, I mislaid her (NPRM Docket #26493) that Usually, pictures of 99s are shown know she’s a 99 with her license would allow ITDM pilots, on a name and address, and she did not with their airplanes, but we do plate FLYW 99. My plane is a repeat it on her later note, postcard, case-by-case basis, medical certi­ sometimes need to use our cars, Cessna 172 which is registered as or in the packaging of the book! I fication to fly. This announcement too, and at these times we can still C-GMEM. My license plate says had hoped that she would contact was published in the Dec. 29 edi­ pretend they’re planes! the same, bordered by the “I’d me again as she had mentioned tion of the Federal Register. (It is Thery Preston (center) says it rather be flying" plate frame. coming through South Africa on separate from the previous NPRM all with her license plate, “I’m a Thanks for a great magazine — her way to Tanzania, but I heard regarding Part 67.) 99" bordered by the "My other car Nancy O'Neil Holden. Maple Leaf In this announcement, the FAA nothing further. 1 hope that she will is an airplane" plate frame. Cheryl Chapter see my note in your Letters col­ has proposed guidelines to indi­ umn and make contact again. I vidually evaluate people with would dearly like to thank her and ITDM who apply for the medical keep in touch, perhaps to be of certification necessary to obtain a assistance to her or any other pilot’s license. The guidelines are Ninety-Nine coming to Southern stringent and would ensure adequate Africa.—E Amalie von Maltitz, blood glucose control and safety 28a Pallinghurst Road, Westcliff, during operation of tin aircraft. 2193 Johannesburg, Republic of The guidelines were developed South Africa, tel 27 11 646 4771; by a select group of aviation and fax 27 II 486 2557. medical experts. The FAA is seeking public com­ - - I NEED YOUR HELP. In 1982.1 ments before deciding whether to was awarded the 99s Amelia implement these guidelines. Earhart Award. With that, 1 ob­ They are also seeking com­ tained my ME1, CFII and ATP— ments on whether the waiver pro­ all in one check ride! I was lucky gram should be restricted by class to be hired almost immediately by of medical certificate. In my case, Participants in Lancaster Female Pilot Study. Left to right, starting San Juan Airlines out of Port An­ I would need at least a Second to with front row: Linda Scully, Judy Bolkema, Susan Loricchio, Pat geles, Wash. And my career be­ be able to go back to work with Stapleton, Clare Gesualdo and Arlene Jacobs from North Jersey came a dream come true with jobs USAir. Chapter: Beth Huie, Minnesota Chapter; Gay Zena Williams. at Cascade Airways, hired by PSA Letters from organizations Potomac Chapter and Elizabeth Hegarty from Alaska Chapter. in 1985 which was then bought by and individuals in support of USAir. I made Captain at USAir implementing these guidelines THE LANCASTER Pilot study/ products we advertised but we also in 1989. It was everything that I are critically needed before the focus group has just been com­ talked about the challenges of be­ thought it would be...until Octo­ closing date of March 29. Please pleted and I wanted to let you know coming a pilot. All of the pilots ber 1992 when I was diagnosed write the FAA today and urge what a success it was. Thanks to agreed that it was far from a simple with Insulin-Treated Diabetes them to implement the medical you and the 99s publication, I was task. Detailed information regard­ Mellitus (ITDM). protocol developed by the select able to round up 12 women from ing the Lancaster Female Pilot I lost my medical; I lost my group of medical and aviation ex­ across the states to join us in New Lifestyle Consumer Study is avail­ job; and for a while, I lost my self- perts and end the FAA's “blanket York City for a day. able upon request to me at 777 worth. For about a year, I floun­ ban" on people with Insulin- It was a terrific group. Not only Third Ave., New York, N.Y. dered around looking for some­ Treated Diabetes Mellitus and re­ did the focus group address the 10017-1344; Fax 212-546- thing that would interest me, mad frain from putting a restriction on pilots responses to our skin care 1768.—Jackie Weihs, GCI Group. at the world that took away what the level o f medical that would be meant the most to me; my world available to us. Letters to the Editor, with the writer’s name and Chapter should be in the sky. Send your letter to FAA, Of­ sent to Betty Rowley, 807 N. Waco, Suite 22, Wichita, KS 67203 or I finally came to the conclusion fice of the Chief Counsel, Attn: faxed to 316-263-7350. Letters may be edited for space and clarity. that if I was ever going to fly again, Rules Docket #26493, 800 Inde­ I needed to dedicate my life to ei­ pendence Ave., SW, Washington, NOTAM ther finding a cure for diabetes, or DC 20591. For further informa­ change the “blanket ban" that the tion. call me at 415-728-0854 or Canadian Train Trip FAA has regarding ITDM pilots. fax 415-728-8502. Thank you so Shirley Winn, Sacramento Valley Chapter, is planning a trip on a Since I ’m not a m edical pro­ much for your support. —Ginger train across Canada from Nova Scotia after the International con­ fessional, I chose the FAA route. (Mitchell) Cutter, Greater Seattle vention. If you would like to join her, get in touch with Shirley I formed an ad hoc group Chapter, 191 Bridgeport Drive, Sandlin. 54 Utah Ave., Woodland. CA 95695. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. HEADQUARTERS Nominees for Board of Directors

There are three nominees for the two Board of Director spots available in 1995: Alexis Koehler, Carolyn Carpp and Connie Wilds. You will have an opportunity to vote for two of these nominees at the International Conven­ tion in Halifax, Nova Scotia, early July 1995.—Shirley Winn, Nominating Chairman.

cludes serving as Chapter Chair­ summer, I had the privilege of Programs into the classroom. For man and Treasurer, Section Gov­ working in the 99s’ tent for the eight years I have sponsored my ernor and Vice-Governor, Interna­ entire week at Oshkosh where I school’s Young Astronaut Club, tional Director and Treasurer. met members representing the which participated in Western She has chaired Fear of Flying whole of our International Orga­ Washington’s first Young Eagles Seminars, poker rallies, member­ nization. Rally last spring. I have helped ship and various other committees. That experience, along with the organize our annual state-wide Interested and involved with the opportunity to visit in other sec­ Young Astronaut Camp-ln at the entire organization, and especially tions, and join with members fly­ Pacific Science Center and served on the International level, Alexis ing the last leg of the Palms to on the Big World Flight for Edu­ has attended every International Pines Air Race, has resulted in cation and Museum of Flight edu­ Convention from 1977 through much personal growth and in­ cational advisory committees. 1994, and has been a “doer” at the creased dedication towards serv­ As immediate past Governor of Alexis Koehler Section and Chapter levels. ing The Ninety-Nines. To quote the Northwest Section, 1 have Member since 1976 Alexis’ goals are simple and the song...“We’ve only just be­ served as the spokesperson for the Dedicated and committed to direct. She wishes to be respon­ gun”... reflects my feelings in Council of Governors and the In­ the 99s since 1976 when she be­ sive to the members, to assist the wanting to continue to promote ternational Grievance Committee. came a member, Alexis has always organization in achieving mem­ healing and understanding be­ I was Banquet Chairman for the been a strong supporter. Previ­ bership growth, to fuse the Board tween our many faceted members. sixtieth Anniversary of the 99s in ously a member of the Board of of Directors and the members, and I am currently serving as Board New York City and organized and Directors and International Trea­ to assist the Board of Directors in Liaison to two important Interna­ performed in the 1993 Talent surer. she has utilized her business governing effectively and wisely. tional Committees: Aerospace Show in Portland, Ore. and management expertise, human To these ends, she will use all Education and Membership. I am I am increasingly excited and resources training, and knowledge qualities, tools and resources at her excited with their vision and want enthusiastic about flying and the of the organization to represent the disposal. Alexis is known to be to continue with the implementa­ friendships I have made in our members and to assist the officers persistent, optimistic, diligent, de­ tion. I come to you experienced wonderful organization. I readily in developing plans to lead us into pendable and capable. Her team and highly qualified in a variety commit my time, skills and devo­ the 21st Century. approach will enable her to of skills. tion to the future of The Ninety- A manager in Southern Bell for achieve her goals for the 99s in a Working regularly as a union Nines, Inc. 27 years, Alexis retired early and timely manner. negotiator has provided me with joined her husband in starting two the ability to reach peaceful solu­ new businesses: a maid service tions to problems while using ag­ and a franchise packing and ship­ gressive organizational skills. 1 ping store. This organization and have learned to listen to all sides business experience enhances her of an issue and concentrate on the qualifications for a director of the facts while eliminating emotions 99s. and narrow viewpoints. I have de­ Alexis has been very involved veloped skills in patience and in the Florida Race Pilots Associa­ communication to the whole, tion and Great Southern Air Race without forgetting the interests of for the past 11 years. She has individuals. Working with highly served a variety of elective offices sensitive performing artists in the FRPA: Director, President through contract negotiations and and presently, Treasurer. daily employment problems has Herself a multiengine, single given me skills which are trans­ Connie Wilds and instrument rated pilot, she and ferable to our organization. Carolyn Carpp Member since 1968 her husband own a Piper Archer A professional educator for 36 Member since 1979 in which they race and remain cur­ years, I work effectively with The past three and one-half Leadership in The Ninety- years have been very enlightening rent. The above experiences have people who possess a wide vari­ to the inner workings of the Board enabled Alexis to develop skills in Nines, Inc. requires commitment, ety of beliefs, backgrounds and caring, and good communication. of Directors through my exposure, organizing, negotiating and com­ abilities. I have been successful in municating, which are vital in in­ If elected for a second term as Di­ challenging both students and pro­ first as a proud member of the rector, I will continue to bring to Council of Governors for two teracting with groups and indi­ fessional colleagues to new ideas you my personal enthusiasm and years and currently serving as your viduals. and direction. I have devoted dedication to serve the organiza­ elected Director. While each Alexis is a team player and much of the last 16 years to shar­ tion. Board differs in make-up, all believes in getting things done ing my love of aviation with chil­ using her consensus and team­ I have learned much in the past dren by introducing innovative should be dedicated to serve those year and most of it has come from who elected them in a manner that work. Her 99s’ experience in­ and creative Aerospace Education listening to you, the members. Last puts personalities and individual • Dan Fitzgerald, Atchison AEBM News Museum’s Administrator, is busy preparing the grant proposal for BY MARILYN COPELAND. CHAIRMAN the Kansas Heritage Trust, due the end of February. He is working HE AMELIA EARHART Birthplace Mu­ with Dean Graves, architect, lo­ seum (AEBM) at 223 N. Terrace in cal construction firms and trust­ Atchison, Kansas, is a lively tourist attrac­ ees to formulate the best plan to Ttion, thanks to the 99s and citizens of Atchison.successfully be awarded a A fine spirit of cooperative effort has been ex­ $75,000 grant from the Trust. hibited in the project these past few months. They require an architect for their The new Board of Trustees includes Chair­ grants and allow approximately man. Marilyn Copeland, Kansas Chapter; Co- 10 percent of construction costs Chairman, Jim Taylor, President of Lockwood in the grant for the architect. Dan Company, Atchison; Secretary, Carole Sutton, Fitzgerald is paid by the Cray Nebraska Chapter/Gov. of SC Section; Trea­ Foundation. The Kansas Heritage Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum has a brand new roof. surer, Dick Senecal, Atchison attorney; Trustee, Trust funds 80 percent with 20 Joan Adam, Atchison attorney; Trustee, Alexis percent matching funds from the Koehler, Florida Spaceport Chapter; Trustee, nonprofit organization, the 99s. Atchison citizens are planning a fundraising Linda Marshall, Montana Chapter; President • The Cray Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. campaign and are looking for 99s to do the Ex Officio Appointee, Lu Hollander, Oklahoma Bud Cray recently committed contributions same. The Zontas and other enthusiasts are re­ Chapter and immediate International Past totaling $20,000 for the restoration fund for the ally excited about the restoration and the im­ President. roof, etc. A great big thank you is extended to pact it will have, not only on tourism, but also Several meetings have been held in them for this generosity! the educational benefits. The new Board of Atchison with the Board of Trustees, the • The Cray Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Trustees of the AEBM has received approval AEBM Advisory Board, the Atchison Cray have challenged the 99s to raise $10,000 for autonomy through the new Resolution and Fundraising plan committee, National Park and they will match it. or $20,000 and they will Operating Procedures. I will be happy to dis­ Service, architect Dean Graves, Atchison Mu­ match $20,000. Now the ball is in the 99s’ cuss this status with 99s and others. seum Administrator Dan Fitzgerald and Kan­ court. Individual, chapter and Section dona­ Amelia Earhart, first president of The 99s, sas Heritage Trust member, Courtney Swann tions may be sent to Marilyn Copeland, 1308 is the most recognized woman pilot name in of Topeka. Kevin Road, Wichita, KS 67208. This project the world. The AEBM is a 99s project which As some of you already know, a very suc­ is not only an educational one for the 99s but has longevity through the decades. Several cessful Open House was held during the For­ also a public relations project. educational fringe benefits from the museum est of Friendship weekend which honored sev­ Judy Logue, Wyoming Chapter, has cap­ have already been realized. The AEBM is eral 99 Charter Members. Brooks Powell, tured many early oral histories of 99s and has perched on the west bank of the wide Missouri Northeast Kansas Chapter, and several other been most helpful in loaning two videos of River. Atchison is a historic town with several 99s did a superb job. Our fine caretaker of the Muriel Morrisey (AE’s sister) for the National other beautiful museums. The museums are or­ house, Lou Foudray, hostessed two Sunday Park Service (NPS) in-depth study of the ganized with an administrator, a trolley and afternoon open houses in December. The birth­ AEBM. Extra copies of these videos are being brochures which include the AEBM as one of place was beautifully decorated, both inside made. the stops. and out. In our discussions with the NPS, they relate The mystique of Amelia Earhart beckons Some of the big news: that it is not necessary for the NPS to own the people to visit this particular museum and it • The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum AEBM. They cooperate in operation of other will soon become one of the favorite tour des­ has a brand new wood shingle roof on the NPS sites and museums without ownership. tinations in the Midwest. It is an easy flight pitched roofs and new copper roofs on the flat Several other meetings are planned to in­ into Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport or fly roofs. It looks wonderful! The old roofs were clude neighbors of the AEBM, Trustees, to KCI, drive 1-29 north to Platte City, then removed and the job was done to specifica­ Advisory Board, fundraising committees, turn west through 23 miles of beautiful rolling tions so that we can more successfully submit National Park Service and other interested par­ countryside. grant proposals to appropriate sources. ties regarding long term plans for the AEBM. Hope to see you in Atchison!

Nominees for Board of Directors, continued from page 10 preferences aside and considers funds for restoration. A landmark • The World Precision Flying egory membership, allowing full each issue on the basis of “the best status survey is underway through Competition will be held in the time students (with airman certifi­ for the organization.” I truly be­ the United States Congress that, heart of Texas during the fall of cate) a reduced rate—to encour­ lieve we have such a Board at if deemed feasible, will provide 1996 further enhancing our image age those who may otherwise be present and am asking for your great financial assistance in to the international aviation excluded from joining the Ninety- support to allow me to remain and fulfilling our goal of complete community. Nines, while struggling to fulfill help get the job done. restoration. • We have seen prolonged an­ their academic goals. Let’s reflect on a few major • The Ninety-Nine News has nual meetings condensed into a I welcome your comments, changes that have occurred: been transformed from an in- concise, well run business meet­ criticism, concerns and sugges­ • The Amelia Earhart Birth­ house newsletter to a magazine ing (Norfolk) which allowed time tions. There is much preparation place Museum has attained au­ worthy of international distribu­ for camaraderie which is the cor­ for the Ninety-Nines to meet the tonomy through the establishment tion. The new format should at­ nerstone of 99 membership. challenge of the 21st Century. I (by resolution) of a Board of Trust­ tract sufficient advertisers to re­ • And speaking of membership, would consider it a privilege to ees that is hard at work raising lieve our budget significantly. you voted for an academic cat­ help chart the course. -if

The 99 NEWS/INTER NATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS MARCH/APRIL Making a living from a

of flying BY ERICA SCURR All-Ohio Chapter

Kathy Samuelson and Sandy Gordley are typical of their generation. Av girls growing up in the America of the 1950s, they didn’t aspire to become pilots. They did what was expected of them and became wives and mothers. „ , „ , ., „ „ , . ,. Kathy Samuelson with 152 at Port Columbus Airport They both surprised themselves by learning to fly in their thirties. Today, like many of herself by flying. The couple agreed to maintain the marriage their contemporaries, they are facing new challenges. long enough to confirm that it was possible to make a living from flying, then Kathy went out on her own. Their children are adults and their longtime partners When the band director decided he’d had enough of aviation, are no longer with them. In a major midlife transi­ Kathy bought the business, which consisted of a pre-heater, some goodwill, and a phone number, for $500. For the last nine years, tion, they have turned a love of flying into an aviation Kathy has been Columbus Flight Instruction. Flying an average business. of 800 hours a year, but pouring three times that many hours into the business, she has established herself as a reputable, in­ Kathy Samuelson, All-Ohio Chapter, Columbus Flight Instruction dependent training operation on a major commercial airport. In 1977, Kathy Samuelson and her husband Steve accepted Kathy is no longer an airplane owner. Fler students train, an invitation to go for an airplane ride with one of Steve’s col­ mostly for the private pilot certificate, in a leased Cessna 152. leagues at work. Steve was excited by the possibility of becom­ Through arrangements with a neighboring flying club, she also ing a pilot, like his friend. Somewhat to Kathy’s surprise, Steve offers instrument and commercial training. Many of her students suggested they both take lessons and she went along with the arrive as referrals. Others call the number in the small ad she idea. They completed their training together and became private maintains in the Yellow Pages which proclaims, “We make learn­ pilots in 1979. ing to fly fun!” After they invested in group ownership of a four-place Fun and independence are what flying means to Kathy. “I’m Grumman American Traveler and began to take family trips by not a consumer,” she boasts. “I don’t expect to make much of a air, they quickly recognized the need for instrument ratings. Kathy living or have any security. I value my personal freedom and the added hers in 1982 and went on to qualify as a commercial pilot ability to set my own hours and standards. I have only to ask in 1983. Family flying and airplane ownership were expensive, myself for permission to do anything.” Her open-hearted enjoy­ so looking for a way to build hours and experience at a reduced ment of flying, her students and her life are as easily recogniz­ cost, Kathy became a flight instructor in April 1983. able as her old station wagon filled with the drums she still also Kathy and Steve were also amateur musicians playing in a loves to play in the community band. community band. The band director was a CFI who operated a flight school based at Port Columbus International Airport. It Sandy Gordley, All-Ohio Chapter, Northwest Ohio Flying Association, Inc. was here that Kathy’s new career as a part-time instructor be­ Sandy Gordley has an air of fragility about her. You know gan. For the next two years, she continued to play her part in she won’t win any prizes at assertiveness training school. She’s raising two children, running a family and working at Penney’s a quiet, gentle woman who spent much of her adult life as the Department Store. Recognizing that her marriage was faltering, wife of a bank executive and mother of five children. Her milieu however, Kathy decided to give up her regular job and support continued next page was the country club, not the airport. In the late 1970s, with a job transfer pending, she and her husband visited their potential new home. The drive took three hours. When they were treated to a trip in the company airplane, it took less than an hour. “You know,” she commented on one such flight, “one of us should learn to fly. It would save a lot of time.” On Mother’s Day in 1978, her husband and children pre­ sented Sandy with the gift of an introductory flying lesson which changed her life. In May 1979, at age 37, Sandy became a private pilot. Smit­ ten with a love of flying, she progressed to an Instrument Rating in 1981 and Commercial Pilot in 1982. To support her habit, and maintain proficiency and currency, she began instructing in 1983. By 1985 she had acquired a Multiengine rating, a half-interest in a Cessna 172, and a business partner. Together they invested in a Cessna 310 which they operated under FAR Part 135 for two years until her partner was hired away by a corporation. Sandy retained the Cessna 172 and the business and seized an opportunity to fly as copilot in a King Air for two years. By 1989, the family was based in Findlay, Ohio. Sandy was instructing in her Cessna 172 and working part-time as a charter and corporate pilot while still fulfilling her role as wife and mother. As her marriage dissolved, flying became her precari­ ous new profession. In September 1992, she took over the fixed base operation at Wood County Airport in Bowling Green, Ohio. Sandy and two part-time instructors now offer training through the Northwest Ohio Flying Association (NOFA) in two Cessna 150s, and two Cessna 172s. The small rental fleet also includes a Piper Cherokee Six for advanced training and trips. Ground schools, air charter through a subcontractor, aerial photography, airplane rides and pinch hitter courses are all avail­ able from NOFA. Sandy aims to provide a full-service fixed base Sandy Gordley. manager of Wood County Airport. Bowling Green, operation on an expanding airport facility in a location prime for Ohio. general aviation development. It’s now been 15 years since Sandy Gordley first fell in love ers, however, recognize her talents. During 1994, she was also with flying. With over 5,000 hours in her logbook, 3,000 as an appointed manager of Wood County Airport. instructor, she’s still a student herself. She added Multiengine Sandy works seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to dusk to Instructor to her qualifications on a 99s Amelia Earhart scholar­ make a living from the business she loves. If you ask her why, ship in 1994. Her tough determination is still not reflected in her she’ll say, “It’s the only thing I know how to do and I enjoy a demeanor and she remains reticent about her achievements. Oth­ challenge. Managing a successful flying operation is a challenge.

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Thursday, July 6: 8am-10am: Dared To Go Where No Woman Had Gone Before - Her Military Career -

Major D. M. (Dee) Brasseur, joined the Canadian Forces in September 1972. In 1979, newly promoted, she became one of the first four women to undergo pilot training in the Canadian Military. Selected as one of the first two women. Captain Brasseur commenced Basic Fighter Pilot Training on the CF5 aircraft with 419 Squadron in June 1988. Flying Canada’s sophisticated supersonic CF18 aircraft she completed Advanced Fighter Training with 410 Operational Training Squadron in June 1989, graduating as one of only two female jet fighter pilots in the world. Promoted to Major, she was assigned to 416 Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cold Lake where she served as Plans Officer, flying the CFI8 in Canada and Europe until posted to the Directorate of Flight Safety at National Defense Headquarters, Ottawa, in August 1990. In August 1991 she assumed the position of Cell Supervisor responsible for monitoring all Canadian Military Jet Trainer and Fighter aircraft activities. To date Major Brasseur has accumulated 2,500 hours of jet flying experience.

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Thursday, July 6:10:15am -11:15am: Human Factors in Aviation - The HI Pilot Killer - Mike Doiron, is the Regional Director System Safety, Transport Canada Aviation, Atlantic Region.

Mike’s talk will look at the effects of Human Factors in the cockpit and will discuss how a pilot can work at “Pilot Error Proofing” themselves. It will also look at a systems approach to flight safety. Topics to be covered are decision making limitations, effects of stress on the pilot, as well as a review of case studies of “System Errors”. This discussion will be of interest to both low and high time pilots, whether you fly a J-3 or a B747. (will count for “Wings Program”)

Thursday, July 6 :2:30pm - 3:30pm: Working in the Sky: Canadian Women in Aviation - Linda Dale,

Consultant in Exhibit Development, Ottawa and Victoria Dickenson, Director, Public Programs, National Aviation Museum, Ottawa.

An illustrated talk on the exhibition Canadian Women in Aviation that will open in the fall of 1995 at the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. This project has won the 1994 Ninety-Nines’ Award in Aviation.

Thursday, July 6: 3:30pm - 4:30pm: World Precision Flying Competition - Jodie McCarrell, has been involved with World Precision Flying Competition since 1983. She was one of the first four women appointed as an FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) judge for Precision Flying. During 1985 she served as Chief Navigation Judge in Kissimmee, Florida. She has served as either a Judge or Team Manager for the U.S. Flight Team in Denmark, Finland, Argentina, Poland and the Republic of Czech. An active Ninety-Nine since 1970, she was co­ editor of the Ninety-Nines original Coloring Book, Winner of the Jimmy Culp award and many Offices at Section and Chapter levels. She is presently serving as Competition Director of the WPFC 1996. During your stay at the convention in Halifax, sample “A touch of the world!” by learning more about how you can become a part of the 1996 World Precision Flying Competition (WPFC). Sponsored by the Ninety-Nines, Inc. the event is September 28 - Oct. 5 at Meacham Field, Ft. Worth, TX. Several Ninety-Nines who are Federation Aeronautique Internationale-approved judges will present slides from previous world competitions and conduct a hands-on preview of what the 1996 event judges will be expected to do.

Friday, July 7: lam -2 p m : Sexual Harassment Experiences of Women Pilots in Canada - Roberta Taylor, M.S. W., is a former commercial pilot and operations manager who has flown bushplanes in Northern Ontario, in addition to working as a ferry pilot and flying forest fire patrols and search and rescue missions in the Canadian Rockies. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, she recently completed a study on the sexual harassment of women pilots in Canada. During this study, she interviewed women pilots in Canada about their experiences of sexual harassment.

This seminar will reveal how the unique characteristics of the aviation industry are conducive to harassing behaviors.

Friday, July 7: 2pm - 3pm: Fly-In Vacations Nova Scotia - Where Light Planes Can Take You - Andy

Duinker, Manager, Waterville (Kings County Municipal Airport). Andy developed a keen interest in aviation in 1977 when he became a Smoke Jumper (firefighter parachuting into forest fires) in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. In 1980 he acquired a private pilot license from the Halifax Flying Club. He became an Ultralight Instructor and owned an Ultralight School until 1987. He is currently the manager of Waterville (Kings County

Municipal Airport) and is a strong promoter of aviation. Donna Hatt, Director of Tourism, Queens County Tourism Department. Serving visitors to Nova Scotia has been Donna’s business for the past 5 years. Currently, in her work with the Queens County Tourism Department, she is interested in attracting private aviators to rural Nova Scotia through the Regional Airport structure in Nova Scotia. Through the creation of packages for pilots, Nova Scotia’s spectacular scenery, natural experiences, heritage and cultural opportunities will be more readily and easily accessible.

In this session, we will introduce you to Nova Scotia, its heritage and culture, National Parks, Festivals, small town charm, spectacular coasts and friendly down to earth people. Better yet, we will show you how you can plan to vacation in Nova Scotia with just one call.

Friday, July 7: 3pm-4pm: Round Table - International Planning Committee Round Table - This will be a round table discussion for long range planning of the International Organization. There will be a third-party facilitator to assist with this session. This is an important forum for members to express their views and opinions. Plan to attend.

REGISTRATION

You are encouraged to pre-register for the conference. Registration forms are included in this pre- conference call for registrations. Registrants are asked to please register before June IS. Those who can not register before this date are asked to register on-site at the Registration Booth. Please note that registrations may be faxed to 902-492-4781 up to and including June 15 if paying by credit card. Registration will be open on­ site between the hours of 7am and 3pm commencing on Wednesday, July 5 and closing Saturday, July 8 at 12pm.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration if post marked by June 1, 1995, is US$275 / person or CANS365 / person. Registration if post marked after June 1, 1995 is US$315 / person or CAN$405 / person. There will be a daily Registration of US$100 / person or CAN$ 13 5/person. Guests may register for the AE Luncheon at US$55/ person or CAN$70/person. Guests may register for the Awards Banquet at US$75/person or CAN$ 100/person. The Hospitality Suite and Seminars will be available to persons who have paid one-day or full registration fees.

All Cheques should be made payable to Ninety Nines, Inc. Payment is accepted in the form of Visa or MasterCard or Cheque. Cash will be accepted on-site. Persons paying with a credit card are advised that fees will be collected in US funds and the conversion will be made by Visa or MasterCard at the time of processing. Items included in your Registration are: A.E. Luncheon, Registration Tote Bags, Registration & Other Printed Materials, Awards Banquet, International Tattoo, Educational Seminars, Continental Breakfast X 2, Lobster Dinner, Souvenir Program, Int’l Reception, Welcome Breakfast and use of the Hospitality Suite.

Despite the fact that the above-mentioned are all included in your registration fee (there are no refunds should you choose not to attend an event or function), please make certain to check off the events which you plan to attend on the Registration Form.

CANCELLATION FEES

For persons wishing to cancel their registrations, they must do so in writing. The fee for cancellation up to June 15th, 1995 is CANS35 or US$25. From June 15th to July 1st the fee is CAN$70 or US$50. Alter July 1st there will be no refund.

VOLUNTEERS

For persons wishing to volunteer their services for on-site registration and other conference related tasks please indicate your interest on the Registration Form in the space provided. You will be contacted by phone and given a list of potential slots which you may select from.

FLY BUY MARKET

To reserve a table for selling merchandise or fund-raising items, please check the appropriate space on the Registration Form. Tables will be 6-foot long. Sections or Chapters may rent a 6-foot table at CANS25 or US$20 or Individuals or Companies may rent a 6-foot table for CAN$60 or US$50. Information required for bringing goods into Canada will be sent to persons reserving tables.

All Cheques should be made payable to Ninety Nines, Inc. Payment is accepted in the form of Visa or MasterCard or Cheque.

AIR TRAVEL & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Special air fares and ground transportation to and from the Halifax International Airport and the Sheraton Halifax Hotel have been arranged for attendees by Fraser & Hoyt Worldwide Travel Agency (FHWTA).

Special air fares have been arranged through Air Canada, Air Canada/Continental joint services, Air BC, Air Ontario, Air Alliance, Air Nova and NWT Airlines. To receive conference rates please indicate the conference number, which is CV950599, when making reservations either through Air Canada, your local travel agency or contact FHWTA.

For reservations or additional information within Canada call Fraser & Hoyt Worldwide Travel Agency at 1-800- 565-8747 or Air Canada at 1-800-361-7585. For Non-Canadian Delegates call FHWTA collect at 1-902-421- 1113.

Reduced car rental rates and ground transportation to and from the Halifax International Airport and the Sheraton Halifax Hotel have been negotiated. Prearranged transportation to and from the airport is CAN$18 per person (one way). Please fill in the appropriate section on the registration form if you wish to sign up in advance for transportation. Persons not pre-booking will be on their own. For information on car rentals and bookings please contact Fraser and Hoyt Worldwide Travel Agency at the above listed numbers.

Every delegate booking through FHWTA will receive an activity itinerary for events taking place within the city of Halifax.

Accommodations if You are Arriving By Private Airplane to Halifax International Airport: General Aviation aircraft arriving in Halifax should contact either Shell Areo Center or Atlantic Sky Service Esso (EXXON) Avitat on their unicorn frequencies. Mention if you need customs and they will make sure they have been contacted as Canada Customs clears general aviation on the F.B.O. ramps. There will be a discount on fuel from both F.B.O.s as well as one nights free tiedown with fuel purchase. Tiedown fees are $10.00 CAN per night and hangerage will be $35.00 CAN per night for light aircraft. If you have registered and paid for transportation to and from the hotel at the time of your registration, you will be picked up at the F.B.O.

HOTEL / ACCOMMODATIONS

Our Host Hotel is the Sheraton, Halifax Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J5. Telephone: (902)421-1700 or FAX: (902)422-5805. It is situated on the waterfront next to Historic Properties, and is connected by pedways to one of the city’s main shopping and entertainment facilities. Accommodations are listed at $115 CAN for both Single and Double per night. Additional persons are $20 CAN per night. Persons wishing to share accommodations are asked to fill in the appropriate space provided on the hotel reservation form. Convention Rates are applicable from July 2 through July 9 , 1995. The Ninety-Nines room block will be released on June 2, 1995. After this date, reservations will be on a space available basis. All reservations must be guaranteed by 1st night deposit with check or credit card. Check-in time is 3pm. Check-out time is 12pm. All room rates are subject to applicable Federal and Provincial taxes presently 7% and 11% respectively. Hotel Parking is available at the rate of $6 /day. Please complete and send the appropriate portion of your registration form with your first nights deposit to the Sheraton Halifax Hotel. All Cheques should be made payable to Sheraton, Halifax Hotel.

If you are willing to share a room with anyone or need a room mate please indicate so on the Hotel Reservation form but do not send the form to the Sheraton Hotel. Return the form (attached to the Registration form) to Lewis International and a room mate will be assigned to you. In turn we will forward your Reservation form to the Hotel.

CONVENTION OPTIONAL TOURS

Options have maximum/minimum capacities & may be canceled if minimum not met! Cheques Payable to Ninety- Nines Inc. Persons wishing to select a first, second or third option (should trips be full) may do so by placing a 1, 2 and 3 in the boxes provided to the left of the trips.

South Shore Tour - CAN$75 US$63 - Minimum capacity 30. - Explore fishing Villages and the rugged coastal beauty of Nova Scotia on this all day tour along the South Shore. Visit Mahone Bay, famous for its 3 churches and many unique craft shops; Lunenburg, home of the Nova Scotian fishing fleet. Settled in the mid-1750’s by Germans and Swiss, Lunenburgers still retain one of the most interesting accents in North America. There will be plenty of time to explore and shop. You will enjoy a lovely maritime lunch. Historical Halifax Walking Tour - CAN$13 US$10 - Maximum capacity 25, Minimum capacity 12. - Discover the old core of downtown Halifax. Since 1749 Halifax has grown and changed, but continues to combine just the right mix of old and new. The eloquent arches of Georgian and Victorian architecture not only convey the heroic age that is past, but strongly qualify the present, and insist that whatever the metropolitan community becomes, Halifax’s delightful human scale will be retained. Highlights include: a visit to St. Paul’s Anglican Church at the Grand Parade Square which is the oldest Protestant church in Canada and Britain’s first overseas cathedral, and a tour of Historic Properties with its quaint shops and waterfront scenery. You will see restaurants and shops you may wish to revisit. We will end this wonderful tour with Tea with the Mayor. The only City in Canada that allows visitors to have Tea with the Mayor. Halifax City Tour & Lunch - CAN$43 US$36 - Minimum capacity 25. - The history and anecdote filled ride through the streets of Halifax will introduce you to one of North America’s most unique and captivating destinations. Hear of the days of rum running and privateering, Halifax during the war years, and of the exploits and heroism of the citizens that lived through the devastating explosion of the ammunition ship, the Mont Blanc on December 6, 1917. The excursion includes stops at the Public Gardens, one of North America’s most beautiful Victorian gardens, and Historic Properties. Lunch downtown Halifax. Peggy’s Cove - CAN$46 US$39 - Minimum capacity 25. - Peggy’s Cove has been an artists and explorers paradise for well over 150 years. The picture postcard village, on the rugged Atlantic Shoreline stands on solid rock above the crashing surf. The lighthouse is the most photographed in the world and the only one in North America to have a post office in it. The coastline is famous for pirates, shipwrecks, rum running and sunsets. There will be plenty of time for exploring. Your KILTED Guide will take you on a walking tour of Peggy’s Cove where you will visit the DeGarthe Sculpture . This is a carving in the rock which depicts the life and people of the area. You will enjoy lunch at the Sou’Wcster restaurant overlooking the ocean. Evangeline Trail & Wine Tasting - CAN$65 US$55 - Minimum capacity 25. - Travel through the rolling hills and pleasant pastoral settings, to visit the land of the Acadians. Visits include two of Nova Scotia’s most magnificent colonial style mansions, Haliburton House and Uniacke House. Continue on through the valley to Grande Pre National Park where you will learn of Evangeline, Longfellow’s tragic heroine, and the sad plight of the Acadians, the simple farm folk who are amongst the first settlers of Nova Scotia. We will also enjoy lunch at the Blomidon Inn in Wolfville and have a tour of Saint Famille Winery and enjoy some wine tasting. Survival Systems - Aircraft Ditching Training - CANS82 US$69 - Minimum capacity 6. Maximum capacity 20. - Underwater disorientation, loss of visual orientation, gravitational cues... all of these affect your chances of surviving a water crash. That’s why realistic training is necessary. At Survival Systems Limited, water crashes are recreated in a safe, controlled environment. This half-day class will cover; hazards during over water operations, safety equipment requirements, pre-ditching considerations and procedures, and helicopter underwater escape training using the Modular Egress Training Simulator. Participants need to bring a change of clothing. Bring your cameras for lots of memories! Gold Discovery Expedition - CANS43 US$36 - Minimum capacity 6. Maximum capacity 25 - The “Gold Discovery Expedition” visits an 1800s ghost town and working gold mine at Renfrew, featured in Canadian Geographic, September 1994 and on CBC television’s “Midday” on 30 January 1995. On the trip, participants discover the inter-relationships between earth history, natural resources, how human activities have affected the environment, and the extent to which habitats have recovered from these effects. Abandoned mine shafts and waste heaps attest to the days of the gold rush, while clear cuts and logging roads reflect current activities in the area. Immature red maple and black spruce encroach upon the solitary apple tree that was once the pride of Mrs Campbell’s back yard, demonstrating that to some extent nature can reclaim itself. Aside from the ruins, the old Post Office and artifats at the site of the School House, Renfrew is home to Nova Scotia’s only producing gold mine. Owned by Nova Scotia’s last full-time gold miner, the mine still operates using equipment and methods from the 1800s. The working stamp mill is one of the last examples in North America. Participants learn gold panning and share tea and tales with the miner around the camp fire. The expedition offers a comfortable balance between nature, history and culture, participation and learning. Shearwater Aviation Museum - CAN$15 US$13 - Minimum capacity 20. Maximum capacity 29 - Your guided tour of the new facilities, due to open in August of 1995, will include the Sw ordfish and T racker aircraft as well as a behind the scenes tour of the F irefly under restoration. Nova Scotian Fishing & Nature Expedition - CAN$70 US$59 - Minimum capacity 14. Maximum capacity 20. - Discover our maritime heritage on this fishing expedition abroad an authentic Cape Island boat. Fully equipped and coast guard approved, she is ready to take you on a voyage of discovery to one of the many shoals beyond our harbour mouth. Try your hand at fishing, and discover the unique seabirds of the Sambro Bank. Be on the lookout for whales - our naturalist will be on hand to help you identify the wildlife that you see - and experience a traditional Nova Scotian way of life for over 200 years as you ride the waves back to the harbour. Atlantic Aviation Museum - CAN$26 US$22 - Minimum capacity 20. Maximum capacity 29 -A guided tour will include the CF-I04 Starflghter, a replica of the Silver Dart, the first aircraft to fly in Canada and many displays commemorating historical Canadian first. There will also be time to spend on areas of personal interest.

PRE AND POST CONVENTION TOURS Cape Breton Tour - Twin CAN$560 / US$467, Triple CAN$475 / US$395, Quad CAN$475 / US$395, Single CAN$710 / US$592 - June 29, 30, & July 1. - Day 1: Begin your tour by scheduled bus to New Glasgow. Arrive on Cape Breton Island - “the Scotland of America.” Alexander Graham Bell’s summer home was Baddeck; visit the museum which honors hint. Spend two nights at Inverary Inn. Day 2: The scenery on Cape Breton Highlands awaits on the famous Cabot Trail. Stops are made for unique pictures and handicrafts. Late afternoon, you return to the Inverary Inn for a “Farewell to Nova Scotia” reception before dinner. Day 3: Louisbourg National Historic Park recreates one-fifth of the 1744 town. Roam the streets talking with the costumed guides, who remain in character, or sample the sustenance of an era. Your adventure continues back to the mainland and Halifax where the tour ends. Meals included: 1 dinner and 1 breakfast. Annapolis Valley - New Brunswick - Prince Edward Island - Twin CAN$755 / US$630, Triple CAN$735 / US$613, Quad CAN$705 / US$590, Single CAN$1070 / US$895 - July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13. - Day 1: Your motor coach travels along the coast to Peggy’s Cove. Visit Grand Pre in the Annapolis Valley, Champlain’s Habitation and stay in Digby at the Pines Resort. Day 2: Experience the ambiance of the Pines. Then cruise across the Bay of Fundy to New Brunswick. At Saint John, visit Reversing Falls and stay at Delta’s Brunswick Inn, near Market Square. Day 3: Go through Fundy National Park to Hopewell Rocks. Ferry to Prince Edward Island to tour Charlottetown. MacLauchlan’s Motor Inn is home for the next two nights. Tonight it’s delicious lobster dinner. Day 4: Visit the home of “Green Gables.” Fine sand beaches, red cliffs and beauty in all seasons await you in the national park. Return to Charlottetown for a little shopping. Day 5: Ferry to Nova Scotia, then return to Halifax by scheduled bus service. Meals included. 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION You May Contact: Trudy D. Lewis, Lewis Internatinal Inc., Richmond Terminal, Pier 9, 3295 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3K 5X8, Phone: 902-492-4988 or Fax: 902-492-4781. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, JULY 4: 9am - 4pm: South Shore Tour

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5: 7am - 3pm: Registration (Credentials 7am - 4pm) 8am-5pm: Board of Directors Meeting 9am - 4pm: Amelia Earhart Scholarship Board Meeting 2pm - 5pm: Fly Buy Market 3pm-6pm: Hospitality 6pm-10pm: Lobster Dinner TOUR OPTIONS: 8:30am - I pm: Gold Discovery Expedition 9am - 4pm: Evangeline Trail & Wine Tasting 8am - 12pm: Survival Systems - Aircraft Ditching Training Ham - 3pm: Peggy's Cove I lam - 3pm: Halifax City Tour and Lunch 1:30pm - 4pm: Shearwater Aviation Museum

THURSDAY, JULY 6: 7am - 3pm: Registration (Credentials 7am - 4pm) 8am -10am: Welcome Breakfast-Gue.?/ Speaker. D. Brasseur- Her Military Career 10:15am - 1 1:15am: Mike Doiron - Human Factors in Aviation-The #1 Pilot Killer 11:30am - 2pm: Amelia Earhart Luncheon 2pm - 2:30pm: Amelia Earhart Reception 2:30pm - 3:30pm: Linda Dale & Victoria Dickenson - Working in the Sky: Canadian Women in Aviation 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Jodie McCarrel - World Precision Flying Competition 2pm - 4pm: Fly Buy Market 3pm - 6pm: Hospitality 4:30pm - 5:30pm: International Committee 4:30pm - 5:30pm: New Members Orientation 4:30pm - 5:30pm: AWTAR Reunion TOUR OPTIONS: 2pm - 4:30pm: Historical Halifax Walking Tour

FRIDAY, JULY 7: 6:30am - 8am: Continental Breakfast 6am - 8am: Credentials 7am - 3pm: Registration 8am -1 lam: Business Meeting lpm - 2pm: Roberta Taylor - Sexual Harrassment o f Canadian Women Pilots 2pm - 3pm: Fly-In Vacations Nova Scotia - Where Light Planes Can Take You 3pm - 4pm: Round Table - Intematinal Planning Committee Round Table 3pm - 5pm: Fly Buy Market 3pm - 5pm: Hospitality 4:30pm - 6pm: International Reception 7pm: International Tattoo TOUR OPTIONS: 7:30am - 4pm: Nova Scotian Fishing & Nature Expedition (Guests Only)

SATURDAY, JULY 8: 6am - 8am: Credentials 6:30am - 8am: Continental Breakfast 7am - 12pm: Registration 8am-12pm: Business Meeting lpm - 5pm: Business Meeting (If Required) 3pm - 6pm: Hospitality (if no Business Meeting) 4pm - 5:30pm: Fly Buy Market 6pm-7pm: No Host Reception 7pm - 10pm: Awards Banquet TOUR OPTIONS: 8:30am - lpm: Gold Discovery Expedition (Guests Only) 8:30am-ll:30pm: Atlantic Aviation Museum

SUNDAY, JULY 9: 7am - 10am: Weather Briefing 8:30am-12pm: Board of Directors Meeting TOUR OPTIONS: 8:30am - 11:30pm: Atlantic Aviation Museum 9am - 4pm: South Shore Tour 9am - 4pm: Evangeline Trail <& Wine Tasting I lam - 3pm: Peggy's Cove The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 1995 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Plane Sailing to Halifax Sheraton Halifax Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia July 4th to 9th, 1995

REGISTRATION FORM Complete and mail the top portion of this form to: Lewis Inl’l Inc. Richmond Terminal Pier 9. 3295 Barrington St. Halifax. NS. B3K 5X8 NINETY-NINE INFORMATION: Please print clearly. First Name or Nickname for Badge. Section: Chapter: Full Name: ______Address: ______Check all that apply: D Charter Member □ AWTAR Alumni C ity:____ State/Province: __ D International Board □ AE Bd of Trustees Country: _ Zip/Postal Code: 0 Int’l Committee Chair □ Chapter Chairman Phone: ( ). D Section Governor □ New Member FAX: ( )_ D Past International President □ Under 35 years old PERSONAL GUEST INFORMATION: □ First Convention □ Current AE Scholarship Winner First Name or Nickname for Badge: □W ASP □ Former AE Scholarship Winner Guest’s Full Name: □ Special Needs:______C ity:____ State/Province: □ I wish to Volunteer Please Contact Me

FLIGHT INFORMATION By Commercial Airlines to Halifax International Airport: Arrival Date/Time______A irline___ Flight# Departure Date/Time______A irline__ . Flight#. By Private Airplane to Halifax International Airport: Type Aircraft______Registration # Arrival Date______JET A ______' Departure Date ETD

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Please check events you plan to attend □ A.E. Luncheon □ Registration Bags □ Registration & Other Printed Materials □ Awards Banquet □ Internatinal Tatoo □ Educational Seminars □ Continental Breakfast X 2 □ Lobster Dinner □ Souvenir Program □ Int’l Reception □ Welcome Breakfast □ Hospitality Suite

CANCELLATION FEES Up to June 15th, 1995 CANS35 US$25 From June 15th to July 1st CANS70 US$50 After July 1st No Refund

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Hotel Reserations: Make Checks Payable to Sheralon, Halifax Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J5. Telephone: 902-421-1700 or FAX: (902)422-5805. Convention Rates are applicable from July 2 through July 9 , 1995. The Ninety-Nines room block will be released on June 2, 1995 After this date, reservations will be on a space available basis. All reservations must be guaranteed by 1st night deposit with check or credit card. Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. All room rates are subject to applicable Federal and Provincial taxes presently 7% and 11% respectively. Parking is available at he rate of $6 /day.

Accommodations...... Rate Single...... SI 15 Double...... $115 Additional Person per room...... $20

Arrival Date/Time: Departure Date/Time: ______

PLEASE COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM => FLY BUY MARKET, Make Check Payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc. To reserve a table for selling merchandise or fund-raising items, check the appropriate box below. □ Section or Chapter: 6-foot table / CAN$25 US$20 $ □ Individual or Company: 6-foot table / CANS60 US$50 $

REGISTRATION FEES, Register by June 1, 1995, Make Check Payable to Ninety Nines, Inc. Registration Post Marked by June 1, 1995 US$275 / person CAN$365 / person $______Registration Post Marked after June 1, 1995 US$315 / person CAN$405 / person $______Daily Rate US$100 / person CAN$ 135 / person $______AE Luncheon (Guest) US$55 / person CAN$70 / person $______Awards Banquet (Guest) US$75 / person CAN$ 100 / person $______Ground Transportation to & from Airport US$15/person CAN$ 18/person (one way) $______(l)o r(2 )

CONVENTION OPTIONS: ifyou wish, please put t", 2nd & 3rd choices In box provided at left □ South Shore Tour - CAN$75 US$63- July 4 9am - 4pm $______□ South Shore Tour - CAN$75 US$63 - July 9 9am-4pm $______□ Historical Halifax Walking Tour - CAN$13 US$10 - July 6 2pm - 430pm $______□ Halifax City Tour & Lunch - CAN$43 US$36 - July 5 1 lam - 3pm $______□ Peggy’s Cove - CAN$46 US$39 - July 5 1 lam - 3pm $______□ Peggy’s Cove - CAN$46 US$39-July 9 11am-3pm $______□ Evangeline Trail & Wine Tasting - CAN$65 US$55 - July 5 9am-4pm $______□ Evangeline Trail & Wine Tasting - CAN$65 US$55 - July 9 9am-4pm $______□ Atlantic Aviation Museum - CAN$26 US$22 - July 8 830am-1130pm $______□ Atlantic Aviation Museum - CAN$26 - US$22 - July 9 830am-1130pm $______□ Shearwater Aviation Museum - CAN$15 - US$13 - July 5 130am-4pm $______□ Gold Discovery Expedition - CAN$43 US$36-July 5 830am-130pm $______□ Gold Discovery Expedition - CAN$43 US$36 - July 8 830am-130pm $______□ Survival Systems - Aircraft Ditching - CAN$82 US$69 - July 5 8am-12pm $______□ Cape Breton Tour - June 29, 30, & July 1 Twin CAN$560, Triple CAN$475, Quad CAN$475, Single CAN$710. $______Twin US$467, Triple US$395, Quad US$395, Single US$592. $______□ Annapolis Valley - New Brunswick - Prince Edward Island- July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 Twin CAN$755, Triple CAN$735, Quad CAN$705, Single CAN$1070. $______Twin US$630, Triple US$613, Quad US$590, Single US$895. $______□ Nova Scotian Fishing & Nature Expedition - CAN$70 US$60 - July 7 730am-4pm $______TOTAL DUE PAYABLE $______

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CUT =>...... CUT...... <=CUT Hotel Reservation Please check type of accomodation required: □ Single □ Double □Nonsmoking □ Smoking □ Female DMale □ I need a Room Mate please assign one If you need a room mate or are willing to share a room, please do not detach this 0 I am willing to share a room with anyone please assign one form. Leave it attached and send it with your Registration form. We will forward it to the Hotel after a room mate has been assigned. □ I wish to share a room with: ______

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Name as it Appears on Card: ______Signature for Credit Card: Carolina Aircraft, Inc. WORLD CLASS BEECHCRAFT BOUGHT AND SOLD 1991 A36, 280TT, KFC-150, Pre-select, WX-1000, Sky Map 1990 Baron 58 1990 F33A, 460TT, KFC-150, WX-1000E, Full Leather 1980 Baron 58TC 1990 F33A, 720TT, KFC-200, A/C, Leather, M-1 199? gOl]X) \? 6 1988 B36TC, 950TT, 230 SFREM, KFC-150, Pre-select 1981 BonanzaA36 1985 A36 1440 TT, 500 SFREM, TKS, De-Ice 1991 Bonanza F33A Air America Atlantic, Inc. Home of “THE BEECH BOYS" and “THE BONANZA MAN RR 1 BOX 890 MONROE, NEW YORK 10950 George Johnson Tony Ryan PH. 914-774-7440 FAX. 914-774-7527 (910) 996-4425 (704) 788-1998

N in e t y -N ines H isto ry B o o k The Ninety-Nines, Inc., is in the process of publishing a commemorative historic coffee table size book. This celebrated edition will include your per­ sonal accounts of memorable experiences, biographies of members, historical and current photographs, and a history section with a complete officers list, Ninety-Nines activities, and special assignments. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity How To Participate Submit 150 word bio plus photo of you in flight gear * Optional: Send in a special recollection from your times in the Ninety-Nines (2000 word limit) • All photographs submitted will become property of the Ninety- Nines for their museum. D eadline: June 15,1995

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SAFETY take an option for growth. They use it to one more aircraft manual and one more Recurrent its fullest advantage. You can call the same flight instructor to our aviation repertoire. old (excuse the term - old) instructor to We have taken the opportunity to improve! do the same old flight and ground review, When I owned an airplane, I flew it ex­ Training: or you can make the most of it. clusively and never really had any justifi­ Making the Best of It? How about choosing a brand new in­ cation for flying any other airplane. Now Making the Most of It? structor—with a still wet CFI? (Maybe that I don’t have it anymore (sigh), I get even a 99 - AE Scholarship CFI). Think to sample other makes and models. I have BY MADELEINE MONACO of the fresh ideas, the new approach and flown in various planes, with many dif­ Chicago Area Chapter the volumes of information she/he might ferent instructors and learned or relearned have to offer you. How about using a dif­ all kinds of valuable things. We should HERE IS a DIFFERENCE in the two ferent airport? A short trip to a nearby but really face the facts here—we do forget phrases. To most people, “making the different field to take your training flight things over time. best of it” implies a predisposed could provide new or renewed knowledge You may benefit from a close friend­ Tnegativity. We don’t much like what’s hap­for you. If you always fly at an uncon­ ship with the instructor who taught you to pening but we have to get through it. On trolled field, why not make arrangements fly, as I do. In my case, that instructor is the other hand, when the same folks say to take your required training from an in­ still an excellent authority on the regula­ they’re “making the most of it” — they structor at an airport with a control tower? tions, and I listen when she speaks. I also are projecting a positive attitude. They are If you always fly from a paved runway, listen to the check pilot I flew with last suggesting that they will be taking an op­ get yourself over to a grass strip. If you month, and the fresh-out-of-college flight portunity to squeeze all the good they can have always flown with the same instruc­ instructor who gave me a BFR while get out of the experience at hand. tor, in the same airplane, at the same air­ checking me out in a Piper Arrow, and the Why don’t we apply this little attitude port, you are missing some marvelous newest CFII at my airport, and my 99 adjustment when it comes to recurrent train­ learning experiences. friend who is also a designated examiner. ing in aviation? Let’s review some of the Those of us who rent airplanes have a The old and the new, the fresh and the fa­ opportunities we each have to become bet­ built-in chance to make a learning experi­ miliar, all offer benefits and opportunities. ter and safer pilots. Let’s also consider some ence out of the need to fly a different air­ All learning experiences—both comfort­ alternative ways to stretch and grow as pi­ plane. The checkout—required by most able and uncomfortable—can provide lots. Let's each decide right now to “make insurance companies— offers us the occa­ some growth and development. As pilots, the most of it.” We all have legally man­ sion to gain a lot of knowledge. When­ we have requirements to fulfill for dated recurrency to accomplish—the BFR, ever we check out in a different plane, we recurrency. Next time think about giving for example, for all U.S. pilots. It must be find out things that we did not know be­ up the comfort of the familiar in order to done and it must be done well enough to fore— about an airplane we haven’t flown stretch, grow and become more proficient. satisfy the requirements for continued before—from an instructor whose meth­ Why not try a new way—a new avenue— flight privileges. Even though many pi­ ods and background are different from the a new approach—and use the opportuni­ lots simply take the familiar ground they instructors we have flown with before. We ties that come your way? Make the Most have covered in the past, some brave souls have added the information derived from of It! •£ Photo courtesy of Wally Funk just how much TV has magnified our im­ our magnified has TV much how just Group tour o f Kennedy Space Center's launch Center's Space f Kennedy o tour Group 13.” cury Mer­ “The dubbed today women of little-known group special elite, an of Eileen’s members were guests: on her Cheering U.S. first the 99, a Collins, Eileen Col. seemed It began. liftoff and fired engines hspriua anh nbad a Lt. was board On launch? particular this screen. 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ones that you may rarely encounter. When is the last time you Simulators: flew an NDB approach to minimums with a strong crosswind? If you are like me, it’s been many moons and my skills have Help or Hindrance waned since then. BY KAREN KAHN Although a desktop PC-based sim program may set you back some major dollars ($600-$800), you may find it paying for it­ S YOU THUMB THROUGH FLYING MAGAZINES, self after you ace your next IFR competency check (which can you’ve no doubt seen ads for flight training that describe substitute at any time for the six hourS and six approaches re­ the glories of simulation on one page, while on the next, quired to stay current on instruments). anotherA operator cries “No simulators, fly the real Because you’ve kept up your scan and knowledge thing!” So what’s best for you? of procedures by flying all the local approaches, your In our counseling business, we work hard to pro­ next competency check should be relatively easy— vide pilots with a realistic view of the training they’re perhaps just an hour or so of prep to get used to fly­ about to undertake. The question of simulators de­ ing a real airplane again. pends on your use of them for your goals. On the Very likely, you have eliminated the six hours of one hand, they can be of great assistance, particu­ flight time you’d normally need to stay current. Af­ larly in instrument flying, while the flip side says ter your first six months, you’ve paid for the sim by that they’re no substitute for flying the real thing. fewer actual hours needed in an aircraft to meet the Let’s take a look at what they can and can’t do for currency requirements, and can now continue to stay you. sharp on your IFR flying at little expense to you. If you’re just starting your training—be it VFR No one says this is a substitute for the real thing, or IFR—simulated flight time can certainly help to Get as much only that you’ll find your skills stay sharp longer and familiarize you with the instrument panel and layout time as you you’ll need less practice aloft if you’ve been flying of various controls. You’ll benefit from the time you can in a sim. your desktop. You might want to share the expense spend learning its ins and outs and do some experi­ with some other 99s and make a sim club out of it. menting as well. Learning what each control does I’ve found it a great tool in teaching IFR flying as and how it interacts with the others can certainly be beneficial. the freeze frame features and ability to switch quickly from the Unfortunately, since most desktop sims don’t move, you need instrument panel to the map display make explanations and to understand there is a lot more to flying than just being able to “here’s where we are on the chart and what it looks like on the manipulate an electronic box. You’re experiencing only one di­ panel” a breeze. mension of learning to fly. The familiarity you’ll gain is an added I use the mouse cursor to draw the student’s attention to the bonus and can certainly keep up your proficiency and interest proper instrument or area and can teach them more in an hour since when live flight training isn’t available or affordable. I don’t have to resort to “hand drawns” anymore, but can refer to Sim time you accumulate without the aid of an instructor isn’t real, live instrument presentations with adjustable settings. logable, nor are many of the devices available on the market You can tell by now that I’m a true believer when it comes to legal substitutes under FAA definition of a legitimate simulator simulators. They definitely have a place in any training sylla­ or ground training device. So, if it’s not logable, is there any bus. How much depends on your particular situation. value to it? For those of you considering a career as a professional pilot, Definitely! And I’d encourage anyone who has an opportu­ you’ll find good simulator skills to be as important as the main­ nity to fly a sim—be it your desktop PC, a ground trainer or a tenance of your first class medical certificate. full-blown motion sim—to get as much time as you can. It’s a All of us can benefit from regular use of a simulator of any wonderful training environment and can save you a great deal of variety, by building our confidence and helping to maintain our time and money later on. flying skills, both VFR and IFR. I’ve recently purchased a flight sim for my computer (see the ad in the 99 News) and find it a great aid to staying current on If you have questions you would like answered in this column, send them to Karen Kahn. 933 Cheltenham Road, Santa Barbara, instruments—even though I can’t log the time. It’s a fun and CA 93105. easy way to practice various kinds of approaches, particularly

TIME. It can really get away from you. Today, ask yourself these questions: How current am I? When was the last time I flew? When was my last check ride? How long has it been since I improved my flight skills? Maybe I should go for that next rating to further expand my aviation knowledge and pleasure? Perhaps I should call my favorite flight instructor and practice some old skills, learn some new ones. And when was the last time I checked the expiration date on my medical certificate? More on Air Marking A brief history about the 99s’ Air Marking work was carried in the Jan./Feb. issue. Here are a few more photos of the 99s’ contribu­ tions to general aviation.

Runway numbers and aiming points were painted at the new 7,000foot runway at Westciiffe, Colo. Joanne Wormsbacher, Penny Stevens and I laid out the devices, Compass Rose painting by Greater Pittsburgh Chapter then Barbara Bates, along with members of the Custer County Airport Authority members in 1992. and some community volunteers, helped paint it. —Linda S. “Clancey" Maloney

Hayden Field, Jackpot, Nevada, close-up of “striped” lettering. Hayden Field, from the air. Two unique air markings Jackpot, Nev., is a little gambling town on the Idaho border. Idaho Chapter has adopted. Since it is unpaved, painted white The airport was renamed from Jackpot Municipal to Hayden boulders are used to mark the ends of the runway and mark the Field in honor of Carl Hayden, longtime promoter and reporter 500 and 1,000 foot increments along the runway. Members of in Jackpot, now deceased. We painted his name and the field the Chapter periodically fill in gopher holes and mend the fences elevation in 40 foot bright yellow letters on the mile long-plus broken by wildlife— mainly deer and elk. strip of the runway. — Anita Lewis, Idaho Chapter This was a unique air marking because it had to be “striped.” This field is 5,217 ft. elevation and subject to frost heaves. If these 40 foot letters were painted solid, the paint would split apart. By alternating paint with bare asphalt, the same tempera­ ture can be maintained and avoid the heaving. The letters look solid from the air. Every stripe was engineered and laid out to exact specifica­ tions by Bev LaBrie (who also engineered the compass rose which we did at the Sun Valley airport). Smith’s Prairie, Idaho, is an unpaved mountain strip that the This airstrip in Smith Prarie. Idaho, is marked with white boulders.

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Reno Area Chapter without her instructor’s aid to a A joint Christmas party with father’s feelings about taking his GRASS the Lake Tahoe and Nevada High young children for their first flight Sierra Chapters was held at to a non pilot’s flight with her pi­ ROOTS Rancho San Rafael in Reno. The lot husband when they experi­ joint party was promoted as a enced mechanical difficulties. means of better acquainting mem­ About 60 people attended and en­ bers of our three chapters before joyed the barbecue dinner cooked we begin working on the Air Race by PS members. Classic Start together. Sixty mem­ Our Chapter celebrated its 10th bers and guests attended the pot- anniversary on Nov. 14 with a party luck dinner and gift exchange. We complete with birthday cake and a hope to meet many other 99s in lot of "remember-when" talk about Reno during the exciting pre-race how the Chapter has developed. days, June 18 to 22. — Betty Jones —Kathy McPherson Dallas Redbird Chapter. 99s Canadian Award in Aviation Four 99s and their 49 l/2s sold The National Aviation Mu­ val records and memorabilia and Connecticut Chapter and collected tickets from over seum was recently honored with interactive displays, the exhibit Plans are in the works for a 35,000 people at a two-day air the annual 99s Canadian Award in will focus on the personal stories Poker Run in May as a Sectional show at the Frontiers of Flight Aviation for its upcoming exhibit of specific Canadian women, Fun(d) raiser since our last one Museum, Dallas Love Field. They Women in Aviation. Isabel Peppier, many of whom are still living. was such a rousing success. We a member of the Board of Trust­ Visitors to the museum will have quite a few new members this also sold gift shop items, answered phones, acted as gatekeepers and ees of the Award, presented the discover that women were in­ year. It’s wonderful to have so l.D. dispensers and exhibited an award to Victoria Dickenson, Di­ volved in early aviation history many young women! L-19 belonging to Fran and Fred rector of Public Programs, in a and that the space they made for — Marti Wiersma Shelton.— Mike Conlin ceremony at the museum in Octo­ themselves was important not only ber. The award, including a check in the history of flight, but also in Purple Sage Chapter for $2,600, was given to acknowl­ the way in which society saw and Our Chapter held its 3rd An­ Dallas Chapter edge and assist the museum’s ef­ appraised women. nual Hangar Party at Midland Col­ Gary Heartsill, an instructor at forts to create an exhibition that lege Aviation Tech Hangar at Mid­ SimuFlite International at D/FW recognizes women who have con­ Intermountain Chapter land International Airport to raise International Airport and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, spoke tributed to the advancement of Dorothy Fowler and I are funds for the Chapter and to give aviation in Canada. studying maps, communication area pilots a chance to hear about at a Chapter meeting about simu­ lator training and preparing for The 99s Canadian Award in and GPS skills as well as the Span­ interesting aviation related sub­ checkrides. SimuFlite donated two Aviation was created in 1974 and ish language in preparation for a jects. simulator sessions which were has come to represent a special and three-week trip through Mexico. Our speaker was Marcus raffled off at the end of the pro­ prestigious element of the Cana­ Our destination is Panama in time Bates, the 49 1/2 of member gram. The lucky winners were 66 dian aviation community. Previous for their Easter celebration. Our 49 JoAnn, who has flown many years winners have included most of 1/2 husbands, Paul and Jack, will and many types of aircraft. One of Bobbie Trimbo and new member Canada’s aviation museums and a accompany us on this adventure in the planes he talked about was a Beverly Ivy. SimuFlite presented number of aviation historians. Jack and Dorothy’s Cessna 182.1 Chinese built Yak. He asked mem­ both Bobbie and Beverly with Honorary Learjet Type Ratings. The Women in Aviation exhi­ have written the 99s in Mexico bers of the audience to share their At another meeting, the Chap­ bition is scheduled to open in the City and we hope to meet with most memorable flight. Memories fall of this year. With the use of women pilots in the area. ranged from a new student who ter was honored to have Captain Rod Lewin, Atlantic Southeast photographs, recorded and video­ —Gloria Sands had just completed three landings taped interviews, artifacts, archi­

Isabel Peppier (left) Eastern Ontario Chapter, presents 99s Canadian Award in Aviation to Victoria Dickenson, Director of Public Programs at the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Sue Burdekin, Australian Section, low flying in a British Britannia Canada. during a visit to the U.K.—Carol Kitching, Australian Section NEWS FROM SECTIONS AND C H A I’ T E R S

to happen and warned two sister to the public and covered dis­ 99s. They took evasive action and cussion of the aircraft market avoided the other aircraft. and trends, pre-buy, ADs and The second recipient is Pam aircraft financing. Morrison, a newly licensed pilot. In December, we took our tra­ Pam noticed that her husband, Ed, ditional Christmas cookies to the was suffereing from hypoxia. She “tower people” — all those won­ remained cool, contacted Center, derful voices we know and love. explained the problem, requested Our first Poker Run Around a descent and landed safety at their Austin was a grand success with destination. Both women kept a about 16 planes participating—a cool head and averted a possible Luscombe, Mooneys, assorted accident. ATTA-GIRL! single engine Cessnas, a Bonanza, —Jeanne Wolcott a Yak and various homebuilts— RV, EZ and Skybolt. We sold 62 Left to right; Gary Heartsill, SimuFlite instructor and FAA Designated Austin Chapter hands! The playing began at Pilot Examiner, Right seat: Bohhie Trimbo, 66. Left seat: Chris Monthly meetings have had Lakeway, then on to Georgetown, Hettenbach, Dallas Chapter Chairman and Bobbie's instructor. some very special topics presented Smithville and ended with lunch by knowledgeable and qualified at New Braunfels where the win­ Airlines, and author of Steel Spine. read a chart, basic instruments and individuals. We were introduced to ning hand was revealed. Iron Will show his slide presenta­ preflight. a representative of the Interna­ — Trade Wilson Many of our members assisted tion and tell his incredible story. tional Aerobatic Club who spoke N O T A M S As far as is known, he is the only with transportation for the SCS to us about the requirements of recovered paraplegic airline cap­ Mid-Winter meeting held in Okla­ sport aerobatic flying. Areas of 8 0 0 Number tain in the world. Chapters who homa City on Feb. 4 at the discussion included competition Ninety-Nines Headquarters would like to hear Rod speak Radisson Inn. categories/sequences, judging and has an 800 number to be used should contact the Dallas Chapter. qualifications for achievement exclusively by women pilots See classified ad on page 24 to Women With Wings Chapter awards. who want to know more about contact Rod personally. Our chapter continues to grow We had a quick lesson on “The how to join The 99s. The — Melody Dougherty at the rate of one member a month. Mechanics of Your Airplane” pre­ number is 1-800-994-1929. From our original 15 in July 1994, sented by an A&P mechanic who Trademarks Oklahoma Chapter we now have 22 members. is also a CFI and “one of us girls.” Both the Compass Rose and Ten presenters and several In order to recognize a Women We received instruction using a the name “The Ninety-Nines, other 99s participated in an all day With Wings member who has dis­ disassembled Cherokee 140 in the Inc.” and its derivatives are Flying Companion Seminar held tinguished herself by performing a process of an annual which was registered trademarks. Before at Metro Tech Aviation Center in task out of the ordinary, an “Atta- very informative. either can be used in a commer­ Oklahoma City. Ten non-pilots at­ Girl” bracelet award has been in­ Our Chapter teamed up with cial venture, written approval tended this simplified course troduced. Austin Aircraft Sales to present must be obtained from the In­ which covered aerodynamics, The first recipient was Barbara an evening seminar called “How ternational Board of Directors. weather, communications, how to McIntosh who saw a midair about to Buy an Airplane.” It was open

Colorado Chapter held a Flight Without Fear Reunion in Some of the Colorado Chapter members who volunteered at the November at Denver International Airport. It provided the large Rocky Mountain Air Fair held at the Currigan Exhibition Hall (left number of attendees from classes over the last 14 years an to right) Jessica McMillan, Linda Horn, Gail Stegermock, Cecilia opportunity to familiarize themselves with the new airport and Widner-White and Bonita Ades. alleviate some anxiety before it opens. This photo of Flight Without Fear graduates was taken in front of the Jeppesen statue at DIA. NEWS FROM SECTIONS AND CHAPTERS

North Georgia Chapter President Barbara Young with AOPA Sacramento Valley Safety Seminar. Left to right: Jack Titus. FAA President Phil Boyer at Town Hall meeting. Examiner: Barbara Clark, Chapter Chairman; Dan Abdon, FSDO; Phyllis Berry, seminar coordinator; and Marty Keane, FAA Examiner. North Georgia introduced several times by the Members of our Chapter emcee as the “Ninety-ninth divi­ toured Atlanta’s Air Route Traffic sion of women pilots.” Sacramento Valley Chapter FSDO was also on hand to assist Control Center (the third busiest We were asked by people in The Chapter is sponsoring a with the seminar and talk about the in the nation); visited with AOPA the audience about women and series of Safety Seminars as a way Wings Program. There were many President Phil Boyer at an AOPA flying and the purpose of the 99s. to promote air safety, meet new questions and a lively discussion Town Hall meeting; and viewed Well, we clarified it all on public pilots and get the 99s name in the among the 40 pilots in attendance. the C-130 and P-30 production TV.—Sigrid Ramelli spotlight. Our February seminar is en­ line at a tour of the Lockheed The first seminar, “Ask the Ex­ titled “Avoiding Midair Colli­ Aeronautical Systems Co. North Jersey aminer,” took place on Jan. 28 at sions” and we are scheduling fu­ — Carol Brown Chapter members enjoyed an Sacramento Executive Airport. ture seminars every other month excellent slide presentation and FAA examiners Jack Titus and alternating between Sacramento Long Beach Chapter talk by Henry Holden, author of Marty Keane spoke about prepar­ Executive and other local airports. All members of the Long Beach articles and books on women in ing for a checkride, what examin­ Topics to be covered are “Airplane Chapter and some friends were in­ aviation.—Aiken Trotter ers look for during a checkride and Maintenance Anyone Can Under­ vited to attend tapings of the “Su­ what to do if you get nervous or fail. stand” and “IFR with Confi­ san Powter Show” at Studio West Dan Abdon from the local dence.” —Pamela O'Brien TV productions in Santa Monica. In December, 14 of us entered into the world of show business, RACES AND RALLIES N O T A M S not only for the financial contri­ $5 to Mary Panczyszyn, 1505 Se­ bution the chapter would receive llli-Nines Air Derby Casino at Convention quoia Trail; Glenview, IL 60025. for our scholarship program, but The Air Derby opened for en­ Gambling is now legal in For more information, call 708- also it was an opportunity to pro­ tries Feb. 1. It will be at Aurora Nova Scotia. The Convention 729-1309. mote some “Public Relations” for and first prize is $500! Limited to Hotel will have a casino on the 99s. 60 planes. Two categories: Speed site by convention time. Mile High Air Derby Obviously, still little is known and Proficiency. Handicaps based about The Ninety-Nines by the on your estimate of fuel and speed. Plans are being made for an­ Convention Giveaway general public because we were Maximum 225 nm. Deadline: other race in September. Contact To help promote attendance at May 12, 1995. For race kits, send Carol Leyner 303-442-5002. the International Convention in Halifax in July, the Las Ve­ WPFC Update will have side rails for safety gas Chapter is sponsoring a and, also, we can hang banners drawing for free registration and room. Tickets have been twelfth Big Tex Trailers of Mt. Pleasant, on them. mailed to your Chapter Chair­ 1 w a d i n Texas, the 99s will have ten 20- I have met with the FAA of ____ — foot utility trailers for the WPFC the Southwest Region and they man. More tickets (six for $5) PRECISION parade on Sept. 28, 1996. Mr. know we are coming. They are may be obtained from Sherlyn Halloran, 417 Shamrock FLYING Baker is president/CEO of the looking forward to the event —------^ ------largest trailer manufacturing com- and will work with us in every Drive, Henderson, NV 89015. Tel. 702-564-9469. Money CHAMPIONSHIP pany in Texas. way. See ya in Halifax! and stubs must be received governors so the parade commit­ Jody McCarrell by May 10 to be included in tee can have a look at them. They WPFC Director the drawing. YOUTH EDUCATION

Lake Michigan Chapter class in the regular class offerings poster art. The imaginations of On the final day of the Merit Valerie Westedt, Lake Michi­ for next year as a one semester hundreds of students were sparked Badge, these boys were asking gan Chapter, is a high school elective and I’m really looking for­ and inspired to cultivate their cu­ who to contact about learning to teacher, pilot and ground school ward to teaching it,” she said. riosity about discovery. fly. They were also given a final instructor who has found a sure­ Valerie has not been in aviation “oral” in which they demonstrated fire way to turn kids on to math very long. Her husband, Craig, an El Paso Chapter that they really learned a great deal and science. “Avia­ aviation enthusiast, Following an Airsho at West about aviation in the space of one tion,” she said. “Stu­ wanted to get his li­ Texas Airport, we had a small but weekend. dents love it and cense and buy an enthusiastic turnout of local Boy Quick, without looking in your there’s a ton of math airplane. “He knew Scouts, all of whom earned the old aviation texts, what is the axis and science in it.” he had to get me in­ Merit Badge over the course of the called that runs up and down Valerie won a terested if it were weekend. The morning of the first through an airplane? What forces major grant of going to happen,” full day was spent at West Texas act parallel to this axis? What is $23,000 from the she said. “What he Airport where Heidi Don and I movement around this axis called? Eisenhower Founda­ wanted was an inter­ held a “mini ground school.” If you don’t know, these 11 to 14- tion, a federal pro­ ested right seater— Scouts learned safety around year-old boys can put you to gram established to and what he got was airplanes and airports, basic flight shame. In a day when aviation is encourage unique Valerie Westedt an airplane nut.” maneuvers and use of flight con­ still dominated by men (no offense approaches to the They earned trols, forces acting on an airplane intended to our aviation brothers teaching of math and science. “I their private pilot licenses in 1991, in flight, basic operating principles who might be reading this), it’s was thrilled,” she said. “I hope that one hour apart. They bought their of aircraft engines and the operat­ wonderful that young men can eventually we can offer it as a one 1974 Cherokee 140 the same year. ing principles and use of various learn and take inspiration from semester course, but this is a great Since then, Valerie has earned her flight instruments. women in the field! And we got beginning just the same.” instrument rating and also become We then went to El Paso Inter­ very positive feedback from the The program is open to all an advanced ground school in­ national where the Scouts got a Scout leaders who were present. Muskegon High students in the structor which enables her to sign close look at an aircraft mainte­ —iSue Critz 10th, 11 th and 12th grades who are off her high school students who nance facility, an FBO, the airline at least 15 years old. Female and want to take the FAA private pilot and cargo gate areas from the Florida Firstcoast Chapter minority students, considered at exam. “working” side of the facility, and Last November four members risk for science and math studies, Valerie has high hopes for the got the opportunity to conduct a spoke to 30 girls from Practical are especially encouraged to apply. future. “I am planning on getting preflight inspection of an airplane And Cultural Education (PACE) in During the nine-week pro­ my commercial and CFI rating as and to visit the national Weather Jacksonville, Fla. PACE is a gram, students will tour the soon as I can get the time and Service facility. They watched a school where troubled adolescent Muskegon County Airport, the money together,” she said. radiosonde balloon launch and girls can receive individual atten­ U.S. Weather Bureau and an FAA —Betty Bytwerk learned how weather information tion and positive motivation. radar and traffic control station. is gathered and disseminated. The focus of our panel discus­ The high point of the program, two Oklahoma Chapter We returned to West Texas sion was to demonstrate to these flying lessons, is available to each Several Oklahoma Chapter where we had a discussion on air­ girls that any goal is attainable student. members participated in the 3rd craft types and uses, how aviation (even flying) through hard work There are 16 students in her Annual Exploration Celebration at has affected our world, aviation and dedication. The panel—con­ first group.“The kids are working Oklahoma Air and Space Museum careers and the Scouts learned sisting of a flying grandmother, a far beyond what was expected of on Nov. 14. The Exploration Cel­ how to read aeronautical charts. world record balloonist, a naval them. I wish I could see the same ebration consisted of tough com­ This was a great opportunity aviator and a flight instructor— enthusiasm and results in my regu­ petition in areas such as academic for Heidi as a CFI and me as a pro­ answered questions and spoke of lar math classes. My district is bowls, speeches, exhibits, model spective CFI because it gave us an their own goals and motivations. planning to include this aviation building, essays, contests and opportunity to practice our skills. —Kelly Poetzman

Wings Around the World riod in which she lived and find out how and and review scenes from the scrapbook. The Wings Around the World Founda­ why she became famous. The students will also Research has shown that despite educa­ tion has just finished the development of a discover that many other skilled and brave tional reforms in the U.S., gender equality computer-based interactive multimedia women aviators contributed to early aviation is still far from being reached, especially in educational program for children which history but did not become as well known as the areas of computer and science educa­ uses Amelia Earhart as a discovery metaphor Amelia. tion. There are significant differences be­ to motivate students to learn history, geogra­ When interacting with Flights of Imagina­ tween boys and girls in their access to and phy and science through a fantasy adventure. tion, users are immediately challenged to ei­ their attitudes toward the use of comput­ Called “Flights of Imagination,” this ther select the “multimedia scrapbook” or the ers, especially at the middle school level. One program combines actual video clips and “interactive kneeboard” from the menu of the reason cited for a lack of interest by girls in photographs of Amelia Earhart, the charter computer. In the multimedia scrapbook, stu­ computers is the scarcity of appealing soft­ 99s, and other women pilots with music and dents are acquainted with the influence that ware. narration in a color software program called both The Great Depression and Hollywood had Flights of Imagination fills this void by HyperStudio. on early aviation history. And a look into the providing girls with appealing software By motivating students to learn through lives of other famous women aviators such as themes, open ended stories and fantasy the use of this type of modem technology, Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby is provided. based adventures. they can better understand who Amelia When students choose the kneeboard, they For more information call 619-295-4045. Earhart was, get a feel for the historical pe­ are challenged to answer questions, take notes — A my Fraher, Southwest Section SCHOLARSHIPS

Jerre Lee Akers Linda Leigh Alice J. Allen Laura Grossman Lofton Linda Margaret Barklage Alice Lee Lund Chris M. Barnes Bonnie Ann Martin Laura M. Benson Elaine J. Martin Lara Gail Blair Linda Ann Merchant Julie Kristen Boatman Teresa Mertz Suzan Lynn Bosnake Margo Leslie Miller Pamela J. Bouvier Jennifer Lee Moore Diane Brady Peggy Anne Moore Elizabeth K. Bresett Peggy Anne Morgan Joan Frances Carroll Janet Z. Morison Amy Marie Clark Carol Anne Murry Suzanne McRae Clay Rena L. Myers Ruth McKinney Clayton Lynn P. Noonan Winoma Alice Clements Julianna (Julie) Novak Elizabeth Joanne Cole Susan Lynn Oakley Rosetta Bjornson, left, Capt. Canadian Airlines, presenting Manitoba Linda G. Copenhauer Genevieve Krimm Orange Chapter Scholarship to the 1994 winner, Maureen Dennie, a student Cathy Ellen Courtney Irene Papadatou Kathleen Mary Craver Flo M. Pappas at Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Kari L. Daniels Deborah R. Peel Manitoba Chapter Poetzman who will use the pro­ Janice S. Davis Linda J. Pentz Manitoba Chapter has been ceeds to pursue her ATP Certifi­ Pamela C.H. de Castro Charleen Sullivan Ponton awarding a flying scholarship to cate. She is a CFII, MEI, who in­ Kristin J. DeCamp Lori Jaye Pulaski women pilots in the Chapter’s area structs at the Jax Navy Flying Carla C. Dedera Andrea Beatrice Read since 1980. This year, the Chapter Club. Additionally. Kelly is in the Genevieve Theresa DeLapi Sharon Elaine Redd chose to honor its founding chair­ process of taking the written ex­ Jana Sharp Drane Deborah J. Reeder person, Rosella Bjomson, by nam­ ams for Flight Engineer. Jan D. Duker Carolyn Boatwright Remol ing the scholarship after her. Margaret Cecile Elligott Julie Robertson Rosella was invited to Lake Tahoe Chapter Jennifer D. Endicott Diane F. Rose Winnipeg to award the scholarship The Lake Tahoe Chapter an­ Marty L. Enniss Melinda Ann Sanderson to the 1994 winner, Maureen nounced its twelfth annual female Janis Lea Fannon Dawn Patterson Sautter Dennie, a student working on her aviation scholarships in the com­ Lori A. Ferguson Kimberley Lynne Schmidt commercial license at Confedera­ bined amount of $2,000 at the Jenifer Lee Gersbach Linda Peckham Scroggs tion College in Thunder Bay, Chapter’s 19th birthday celebra­ Rhonda L. Goodwin Fabienne Seydoux Ontario. Rosella makes her home tion held Oct. 28 at Jake’s on the Kirsten McLeod Gowdy Hailey Ann Shawver in Edmonton, Alberta, where she Lake restaurant in Tahoe City. Carol Ann Hall Barbara Jeanne Sheedy is based as a captain on Boeing Sonya Dugan of Fallon, Nev., Jane Elizabeth Heffner Maria Theresa Siadie-Haddad 737s for Canadian Airlines. won a $1,000 scholarship to be Diane Westen Hill Allison Marie Sirard Both Maureen and Rosella at­ used to complete her private pilot Katherine Louise Hilst Virginia Mary Smith tended the awards banquet and license and Sally Holt Evarts of Sethany Ann Houseknecht Janet R. Sorrell ceremony held at the Winnipeg Reno, Nev., will use her $1,000 Maura Mary Houston Halli Sparks Flying Club in the Western Canada scholarship to pursue advanced Sherri Anne Hubbard Thateh (Mary) Spriggs Aviation Museum on Dec. 3. mountain flying training in Sharon E. Huntwork Deborah Lynne Stevenson Along with a scholarship check, McCall, Idaho. Tasha M. Kalhorn Thyra Kay Stevenson Maureen will be given a one year Ronnie Diann Kamps Myra Gean Thiesen membership to the International SimuFlite 1995 scholarships Maryann Nancy Karas Necia R. Thompson 99s as part of the award. SimuFlite Training Interna­ Mila Maarit Kempas Deirdre Mary Toolan — Lou Milhausen tional announces plans to award Brenda J. Paula Kenyon Jacqueline A. Van Valkenburg training scholarships valued at Katya Molochko Kincel Onita L. Winfrey Chicago Chapter more than $60,000 in 1995. Six Robin Taylor Kirk Susan Rothrock Wright Shellie Russell, winner of our SimuFlite Scholarships will be Bobbi Kay Kiser Juli Ilona Zabos first Kristin Glick-Nuckolls Me­ awarded to students graduating in morial Scholarship, is a junior at the 1994/95 school year from Lewis University in Romeoville, fully-accredited two and four-year N.D.; and the University Aviation tive year that SimuFlite has 111.—Marlene Winters, Chicago universities with airway sciences Association, Auburn, Ala. awarded scholarships to aviation Chapter programs. Two students each will The six scholarship recipients students for a total to date of be selected by Embry-Riddle will receive Citation II type-rat- $350,000 in scholarship training. Florida Firstcoast Chapter Aeronautical University, Daytona ings after successful completion of Interested student appliants should F lorida F irstc o a st’s 1994 Beach, Fla.; The University of SimuFlite’s 18-day initial training contact their aviation department Griner Scholarship was awarded North Dakota, Center for Aero­ program in Dallas. administrators for more info. to Chapter member Kelly space Sciences, Grand Forks, This will be the ninth consecu- NEW HORIZONS 1 R A T 1 NC S AN D W 1 N G S 1 RATINGS The 99s extend their prayers and cabinet to be located at 99s Head­ Peg Figley All-Ohio Multi Engine Instructor thoughts to the families of the fol­ quarters. This cabinet will contain Maria J. C. Faber Columbia Cascade ASES private ? lowing 99s and 49 l/2s. memorabilia honoring all past Bev Greenhill Chicago Multi-engine Land and Sea presidents. —Mary Kelly, Susie Jean Allen All-Ohio Balloon Sewell and Phyllis Miller. Okla­ Sandra Reagan Colorado Multiengine homa Chapter, contributed infor­ (AE Scholarship) mation for this obituary. Sue O ’Malley Colorado 1FR Linda Friedman Dallas ATP with Citation Type JUANITA PRUCHA, active (AE Scholarship) Linda Dell'Olmo Keystone Private pilot ASEL (?) member of the Kansas 99s since Dorothy Marie Regan Keystone CFII 1968, died from complications of Mary Anne Hanley Florida Panhandle Airframe Repair an infection on Dec. 12. Juanita Julie Oster North Georgiea Instrument was a person with a great amount of energy who was always ready WINGS to volunteer for any 99 activity. She headed the registration/hospi­ Marlene Winters Chicago Phase 10 Billie Head Houston Phase IX tality committee for the Interna­ Ruthie Hawks All-Ohio Phase IV BRONETA DAVIS EVANS, In­ tional 99s Convention held in Darlene Eldridge All-Ohio Phase II ternational President 1957-59, Wichita, Kans., in 1971. Juanita Linda Lindgren Connecticut Phase III died Dec. 31 in Oklahoma City really loved life, her family, the Sharon Simmons Connecticut Phase IV after a lengthy illness. Broneta 99s and flying her V-Tail Bonanza. Joyce C. Nunnery Florida Panhandle Phase I soloed an OX-5 Eagle Rock in She also flew gliders and one year Betty Salcedo Mt. Diablo Phase V 1928 and earned her commercial flew with her 99s daughter-in-law, Sandra Reagan Colorado Phase IV license in 1942. During the war Debbie Hattan, in the Sunflower Jeanne Kent North Jersey Phase III she was one of the three Oklahoma Rally. Kathy Koshan Florida Spaceport Phase I women commissioned by the U.S. — Karen Tucker, Kansas Chapter Army to fly Civil Air Patrol I A C H 1 EVERS 1 planes. A. VAUGHAN MOON- SUZANNE I). PARISH, life Squadron in Columbus where Broneta was the only woman NELSON, aka Audera Vaughan member of the Lake Michigan their top 10 achievers were hon­ among the 38 charter members of Wright, Greater Seattle Chapter, Chapter, was enshrined in the ored: Vi Blowers, Cyd Sellers, the Flying Farmers which orga­ died on Nov. 10 from terminal ef­ Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Kathleen Sheeks, Jean Allen, nized in Stillwater, Okla., in 1944. fects of pancreatic cancer. Audera at the eighth annual induction cer­ Cherri Hussan, Ruthie Hawks, She was elected the first secretary had a sea rating, and had started emony on Oct. 22 at the Sheraton Linda Blodgett, Marge Hazlett, of that organization and authored a training for a glider rating. She Hotel in Lansing, Mich. Marcia Greenham and Sylvia history, Flying Farmer Organiza­ continued instrument flight train­ Suzanne was bom in New York Sears. The special Achievement tion: First in Oklahoma. In 1983, ing until Oct. 15 when pain man­ City in 1922; spent her early child­ Award winner for 1994 was Vi she was selected the International agement required narcotics and hood in France and moved to Blowers who has flown several air Flying Farmers “Woman of the she grounded herself. Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1929 where rallies and races, attends the EAA Year’’ and was inducted into the —Bud D. Nelson, executor she took her first flying lessons Convention in Oshkosh, flies Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. when she was 18 and joined the Young Eagles and is always in­ Broneta joined The Ninety- Malcolm Stratford. 49 1/2 of WASP 44-W-6 class in 1944. Af­ volved in Flying Companion Nines in 1945 and held most of­ Ceci Stratford, died on Dec. 5 in ter graduation, she was sent to the Seminars and chapter activities. fices in the Oklahoma Chapter, Burbank, Calif., after a long bout Army Airforce Instrument Instruc­ Peg Figley received the Amelia South Central Section and Inter­ with Alzheimer's disease. He was tion School in Bryan, Texas, where Earhart medallion as past winner national. She served as a Trustee an active supporter of the 99s and she became a back-to-service test of the Achievement Award. for the Amelia Earhart Memorial encouraged Ceci in all her flying pilot for the AT-6. —Connie McConnell Scholarship Fund for several achievements. He won the San Upon the disbanding of the JETTASCHANTZ, The Ninety- years. Fernando Valley 99s 49 1/2 of the WASPs, Sue left aviation but re­ Nines cover girl for January-Feb- In her 53 years of flying, Year award in 1985. A memorial turned to civilian flying after about ruary, was honored on March 13 Broneta acknowledged that flying has been established with the 15 years when she and her hus­ at the Annual Awards Ceremony took her places and brought her Southern California Wing, Con­ band purchased a single engine of the National Aeronautic Asso­ friends she would have never en­ federate Air Force, P.O. Box 2871, Bonanza 35C. With the help of her ciation at the National Air and countered otherwise all over the Camarillo, CA 93011. —Amy husband, Suzanne was instrumen­ Space Museum in Washington, U.S., Canada and around the Conner, San Fernando Valley tal in developing the Kalamazoo D.C., for her hot air balloon ascent world. She was an energetic role Chapter Aviation History Museum in 1979, to a record height of 32,572 feet model to all who knew her and a living history of World War II over China Lake, Calif., on Aug. was happiest when in the company Michael Clifford Sifton. husband aviation, where she recently 19, 1994. of her flying friends. Her presence of Heather Ann Sifton, passed placed her P40. and influence in our lives will be away Jan. 23 at the age of 64 after Suzanne is the mother of five 1LT SARAH DEAL, Women sorely missed. a courageous battle with cancer. children and many grandchildren, With Wings Chapter, the first Memorial contributions for a Michael was a great champion of is still flying and continues her woman in the U.S. Marine Corps special Broneta Davis Evans general aviation and his airport at dedication to preserving aviation to be selected for flight training, Scholarship may be made to the Buttonville was always available history.— Barbara Goodwin has been moved into helicopters. 99s AEMSF at Ninety-Nines for the 99s to use when they Lt. Deal has completed the VFR Headquarters in Oklahoma City. needed it. He was a dedicated and THE ALL-OHIO CHAPTER phase of her training and has The Oklahoma Chapter is setting sincere 99s supporter. — Shirley held their 1994 Achievement moved into a Bell Jet Ranger, up a memorial fund to purchase a Allen, First Canadian Chapter Awards Banquet at the 94th Air T57C, for her instrument training. VIDEO REVIEWS

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