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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PILOTS 3 3h e m s ~ < AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 1973 The wind donee did it ! ih e HO iw iu s AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1973 VOLUME 15 NUMBER 7 THE NINETY-NINES, INC. The Will Rogers World Airport International Headquarters International President Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 Return Form 3579 to above address 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock. Ark. As I left Toronto last year my mind was filled with fresh Publisher Lee Keenihan memories of the Hyatt-Regency, Fox-Den Farms, Button- Managing Editor..........................Mardo Crane ville, Canadian customs and all the 99s who made the Assistant E d ito r............................. Betty Hicks convention a tremendous success. On the way home I Art Director Betty Hagerman realized what a great challenge there was in the year a- Production Manager Ron Oberlag head tor the 99s and for me as President. The exciting Circulation Manager Loretta Gragg goals proposed offered a new opportunity to widen hori zons and strengthen the impact of the organization on the Contributing Editors........................Mary Foley aviation community. Virginia Thompson In September, I attended the South Central Section Director of Advertising.............. Maggie Wirth meeting in Dallas as the first official function; this was followed by the North Central Section meeting in Illinois. Susie Sewell The Sacramento chapter members in California cele brated the 25th anniversary of the founding of their chap Contents ter on November 17th and it was a joy to share with them the review of their Powder Puff Derby — Highlights & Results 2-5 many accomplishments. A stopover in Phoenix and the Christmas party of the AWNEAR Wrap-up............................................ 6 Central Pennsylvania chapter at State College, Pa., are other occasions I en 99 Chapter Personality — Bozena Vrla, joyed, especially visiting with the members. Australia...............................................................6 During these months, the Chairmen of the International Committees began 1973 Convention News 8 & 9 their work on the year’s programs and found that the members were carrying out the theme of Active Participation in the United States, in Canada and in many U.S. Helicopter Team News ......................... 13 countries where we have members. The chapter and section officers became in volved and assisted in many ways through their strong leadership. Regular Features When the Congress of Women Leaders convened in Washington, D.C., in Aerospace Education — Helen W ray ........ 12 February, I had the honor of representing you — the Ninety-Nines — and par ticipated in the conference sponsored by the Business and Professional APT — Margo Sm ith........................................ 7 Women’s Clubs of America. Our own Executive Board and Section meetings in Coming Events................................................ 11 the spring created busy weeks as we continued to work toward our goals. Contest Committee — Ellie McCullough ..11 FAA and GAMA have acknowledged that the 99s made a significant con NIFA — Fran Sargent.....................................12 tribution to the FAA Accident Prevention Program by sponsoring and conducting scores of Safe Pilot Programs throughout the nation. The success of these International Hot Line — Shirley Allen ........ 7 programs certainly indicates that the 99s can stand up and be counted as an in 99 News Profile................................................ 13 fluence in general aviation. Selling safety seems to come naturally for us! The growing stature of the 99s has been reflected by the acceptance of INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS women pilots in professional aviation positions as never before. This includes President .....................................................................Susie Sewell the airlines, jet charter, the U.S. Navy flight training program, U.S. Army helicop C/O Catlin Aviation Co. ter program, and various Aeronautics Commissions at the local and state level. Will Rogers Station, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Women's Advisory Committee on Aviation, on which I have the honor of Vice President........................................................... Pat McEwen 16206 E. Central, Wichita, Kansas 67230 serving with many other 99s, is another example of recognition of our knowledge Secretary ................................................................Mary Nees Able and influence. We survived the Cost Allocation Study (so far) and I believe that 9009 Braeburn Valley Dr., Houston, Tex. 77036 99s played an important part in making information known to those whose Treasurer ..................................... Lois Feigenbaum decision has delayed the administrative user charges this year. 103 P inew ood Dr., C arbondale, III. 62901 A dream which we hope will soon become a reality is the new international Executive Board .........................................................Thon Griffith headquarters building at Oklahoma City. A bold, functional, modern architectural 314 Robinhood Ln., Costa Mesa, Ca. 92627 concept — it will be tangible evidence of the permanence of the organization Esther Williams and the foresight of its members. P.O. Box 100, Nassau, Bahamas Jewel Vom-Saal The 99 museum will preserve and display symbols of the accomplishments of 1010 N. Broadway. Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 women pilots who have achieved places of honor in the progress of aviation. Betty McNabb This project continues to grow and also take shape in its concept. 3114 Beachw ood Dr.. Panama C ity, Fla. 32401 Official recognition of the 99s bicentennial program was received from the national Bicentennial Commission during the Second Flyaway at Atchison, Kan Published monthly, except bi-monthly July-August and January- sas. This occasion, July 24th, marking the 10th anniversary of the flyaway for the February. Annual subscription rate is $4.50 and is Included as a part of Amelia Earhart air mail stamp first day covers, was attended by many 99s in the annual membership of The Ninety-Nines. Inc. cluding international members Elizabeth Overbury (British Section), Yaal Rom MAILING ADDRESSES (Israel) Anesia "Shorty" Machado (Brazil). Each of these members spoke briefly Headquarters.................................... Will Rogers World Airport at the banquet, captivating the citizens of Atchison with the story of why and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 how they began to fly. In 1976, we w ill all return to plant the forest of friendship, Editorial O ffice P.O. Box 477 and spread the seeds of friendship throughout the world. Cupertino, Cal. 95014 These are some of the accomplishments of this past year and the dreams Advertising Office P.O. Box 4228 which we hope, through the continuing efforts, support and cooperation of the North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 members, will come to fruition. There are many challenges which still face the organization — rising costs — the need for closer and better communication, About the cover — Winners of the '73 Powder Puff Derby, Marian Burke and Ruth Hildebrand, are shown with the greater understanding among all members of the 99s in every corner of the Cessna plane that brought them to victory and the trophies world. awarded for the achievement. (Photo by Liljeqvist Studio, As we begin a new year to carry out the charitable, educational and aviation- div. of Creative Photographers Group) oriented scientific purposes of our very unique organization, I thank you for the privilege of serving as your President and for knowing you better. j Women of America arise! r i 4/ r / In a spectacular Beechcraft Sierra. Gear up in nine seconds flat. Rise up behind a 200 hp fuel-injected Lycoming and move out fast. Enjoy powderpuff comfort in a rugged and ready, go-anywhere airplane. Room for six, with a 1,125 pound useful load. A beauty to look at. A beauty to fly. ^ e e c h c r a f t ^cech Gircraft Corporation Wichita, Kansas 67201 O0 QO£) Highlights and Results TAR No. 1 leaves Impound area for the PPD Palomar start — SW Section Gover Some of the 99's at PRC. Last row — L-R: J. take-off line at Palomar Airport. Pilot Diane nor, Mary Vial (R) and Ruby Sheldon (L) Rausch, M. Brown, S. Haag, N. Crase, L. Shaw and co-pilot Mary Myers of New Jer TAR No. 87, being welcomed by local Ward, E. Dickey, D. Jenkins, J. Hunter, E. sey drew the coveted spot. greeters, Bill Nichles, Mary Mulhollem, and Selvidge, A. Staton. 2nd Row — J. Edens, Joyce McClellan. M. Dawe, B. Welsh, P. Carruthers, S. Har per, J. Wimmers, B. Powell, M. Weaver, E. Rehwald. 3rd Row — V. Edwards, L. Ton PRESCOTT STOP cre, A. Liljegren, R. Olson, C. Borgerding. by Sue Harper Front Row — R. Marconi, L. Petersen, N. Prescott Municipal Airport — Noon — Scheer, J. Nash, and J. Cleverly. Saturday, July 14, 1973. The Terminal was almost empty. The only thing moving was a crumpled weather fuel, weather, RON, phones, food, to close chart, fluttering in the light breeze. The flight plans, to open flight plans. Go? Stay? only noticeable noise was the murmur of The usually quiet terminal was suddenly the Hams’ as they continued to send TAR bulging. Jessie announcing racers as they times. One knew the chief timer and tower zoomed by; LaNaeh calling for rooms for Mother-daughter team (TAR No. 57) Marian chief were at FSS till the last TAR punched RONS; Nan calling for rides to PRC; radios and Nancy Jane, pose before the Welcome in at ABQ. blaring. (Who said “Just a flyby and sign at the race start. Along the route, other stops were be refueling stop?") ginning to feel the effects of the 27th An Darkness fell — 76 aircraft were tied PALOMAR START nual PPD. The PRC stop is a ‘Has-been.’ down — some 140 gals were beginning to by Esther Whitt But, the memories of those jam packed settle down for a short night. Weather At last we can breath a sigh of relief — hours will be alive for many moons. briefing was scheduled for 4:15 AM. 5:15 the fog’s lifted — they're off! The PHX chapter decided to handle a AM, the line up for take off was long. At Take-off climaxed a week of entertaining flyby and refueling ‘stop.' 99's from all of official Sunrise, TAR 6 took off.