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Created By: Finger Lakes Chapter

Inspiring Women Pilots Since 1929 Approximately 5,000 members in 44 countries across the globe -- in 26 Sections -- and 157 Chapters in the USA and Canada

Our Mission Statement: The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. First Meeting of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Curtiss Field, Valley Stream, Long Island, November 2, 1929 Our first elected president: The Ninety-Nines Headquarters and Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots

4300 Amelia Earhart Road, Suite A , OK 73159-1140 Tiled Compass Rose at The Ninety-Nines Headquarters Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum – Atchison, Amelia Earhart Earthwork at the International Forest of Friendship International Forest of Friendship Atchison, KS

Woman Pilots in History

Blanche Stuart Scott • only woman taught to fly by Glenn Curtiss. • In September 1910 she became the first female pilot to solo an in the . • 1911: 1st woman licensed as a pilot in the US • 1912: 1st woman to fly solo across the English Channel • During an exhibition in , she and her passenger fell out of her plane – no seat belts!

• Born in Texas in 1892 • First black woman to learn to fly • Pursued a career as an aerobatic stunt pilot • First licensed black woman aviator in U.S. • USPS honored her with a postage stamp Opal Kunz • Acting President of The Ninety-Nines prior to first election • Organization formed in her living room • Opal Kunz’s 300 horse power Beech was deemed by the judges to be 'too fast for a woman to fly in "The First Women's Transcontinental Air Derby"

15 Amelia Earhart • Born in Kansas in 1897 • Set many records including first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic • Along with others, formed The Ninety-Nines in 1929 to promote • Disappeared in a globe-circling flight in 1937

“I fly for the fun of it”

16 • First winner of "The First Women's Transcontinental Air Derby“ • First pilot to hold the women’s altitude, endurance and speed records simultaneously (1929). • Founding member of The Ninety-Nines, served as Vice- President and Treasurer. Florence “Pancho” Barnes • Born in in 1901 • Skilled horsewoman and aviator • Competed in races, set speed records and performed stunts for motion pictures (Hell’s Angels) • Organized the Women’s Air Reserve, an organization of female pilots that participated in emergency responses in WWII • Born in in 1906 • Set speed and altitude records • Earned her private pilot license in 3 weeks! • Organized the Women’s Service Pilots (WASP) during WWII Geraldine (Jerrie) Cobb • Born in 1931 in Oklahoma • Received her pilot’s license on her 16th birthday • 1959: 1st woman to undergo astronaut testing • Spent 35 yrs as a missionary flying medical supplies in South America • Born in Encino, CA in 1951 • 1983: First American woman in space • Youngest American to go into space at 32 years old • Left NASA in 1987 to work at Stanford Univ. • Past President & CEO of Sally Ride Science, creating entertaining science programs encouraging young women to study science & math • During college, joined the ROTC and joined the Air Force Training program • Became an astronaut in 1991 • In 1999, first woman to command the space shuttle History of the Air Race Classic… 99s Airmarking

Historical & Educational Presentations Other events  Poker Runs  Pennies a Pound  FAA Safety Talks  Fly-Outs, Fly-Ins  Pancake breakfasts  Sun-N-Fun  Picnics, Holiday Parties  Hangar Flying Scholarship Opportunities  The FLY NOW Award is a progressive award given to Student Pilot Members with a need for financial assistance to become licensed pilots. We've expanded the scope of this award to provide up to $6000 toward completion of the Recreational Pilot, Sport Pilot, or Private Pilot certificate, or non-U.S. equivalent, in any aircraft. This award will be given progressively to winners AFTER they complete four milestones in their training.

Applicant must be an official Student Pilot Member of The 99s by the submission deadline – minimum 30 day membership requirement. Must have, if required for the pilot certificate sought, a current medical certificate. Applicant need NOT have soloed or passed the written exam.

 Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Established in 1940 to help deserving members to further accomplishments, today the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund exceeds $5 million and provides awards to deserving 99s with at least one year of membership, and with a need for financial assistance, so that they may complete advanced training and education to progress toward a specific goal in aviation and aerospace Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative  The Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI) aims to accelerate the advancement of women in all pilot professions, facilitate mentoring, and enhance our leadership role in the aviation community.  This highly-structured, formal mentoring program is unique. The mentor and mentee will communicate on a weekly basis to discuss the mentoring prompts and guided activities. Participants must commit to meeting the program expectations for the entire duration of the 18-24 month program. We are ALL Pilots and we like to have fun!