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IFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS A. Volume to ^ i c cE m o r Stress a factor in flying safely On March 8 of last year, my husband Can an editor send miraculously was thrown clear of our a letter to the editor! Cessna 182 which crashed soon after takeoff at Vancouver Airport. Why not, as the expression goes ... However, the events which led up to the Speaking for the staff of The 99 NEW S, I’d crash may well serve to warn others who Headquarters photo file like to take this opportunity to thank Jan may want to “ get away from it all” when The suggested by 99 ... Million (see article, March issue of under a good deal of stress. NEWS) for all her efforts and the A new business with a rocky start, A thought came to me when you asked enthusiasm with which she edited the precarious finances, and difficulties in for my photo. Keep it on file, since, as we’ve magazine these past 16 months. She has personal relationships all culminated for him seen, you never really know ... provided an example for all of us to follow. on the morning of the 8th. At the office, he Why not get file photos of all the Taking on the editorship, beginning with decided he couldn’t work, and thought he’d members? Optional on renewal for current the April issue of The NEW S, is a “whole go out to the airport and pick up the members, and “ please enclose with new ballgame” for me. With a lot of help airplane, which was in being repaired. As no application” for new applicants. It may from staff members Nancy Smith, Nema one (thank heaven) wanted to go with him, sound like a lot of leg work now, but it could Masonhall, Norma Vandergriff and Liz he went to the airport by himself. save a lot of time in the future! Burdette, we plan to keep on improving The plane was taxied from the hangar Nancy "Red" Guernsey your magazine. And Jan will be available as and, with engine still running, he got in and New York-New Jersey Section an editorial consultant, too (when she’s not taxied out and took off. No walk-around, no *Editor’s note: Photos submitted for The flying or working full time for the FAA). instrument check, no run-up — he thought History of The Ninety-Nines are on file at W e’ll also be relying on the continuing it was all ready — and just took off. Headquarters. However, that was only efforts of our guest editors, who have added Well, it seems the plane had been in for some 2200 members, and 4 years a g o!H o w a lot to the magazine in the past. With all of two separate repairs — one for a radio, and about updating and send us a recent your help, the job will be made easier! also for a door hinge. Somewhere along the photograph! Lu Hollander line, someone couldn’t find the metal lock 99 NEWS editor for the control column (it was in the side pocket) and used a screw (which, I gather, was not visible). Well, you can imagine what happened. He was told by the tower to turn to the left, and then everything happened at once. With only 150 hours total time, he wasn’t experienced enough to control the plane, and within a minute or so, was careening around the airport. As the plane was crashing, the left wing dragged on the ground and ripped off, probably taking with 24 HOURS - 7 DAYS A WEEK it the bolt for the seat belt ... and throwing him out onto the grass. The plane exploded Enid Woodring Municipal Airport East of City and the next thing people saw was him Enid, Oklahoma running in flames. His beard and woolen clothing saved most of his body, but he did sustain some burns... no broken bones, and ★ CERTIFIED CHARTER (405) 233-5683 * FLIGHT TRAINING a few bruises. That was a miracle. 6 FREIGHT 24 HOURS * AIRCRAFT RENTAL Somehow he has managed to recover 7 DAYS A WEEK IF NO ANSWER * PIPER FLITE/ physically, mentally and financially, but CALL 635-2225 SERVICE CENTER jumping into an airplane to flee from it all wasn’t the answer. Stress is a debilitating thing. If we could only recognize the signs in others, (if not in ourselves) perhaps we could reach out and prevent those we care for, or those around us, from not only hurting themselves, but from the potential of hurting, maiming or killing others. Janet White-Harrigan bibSS bb ib s OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS ASSOCIATION PUBLISHER VOLUME 9 NUMBER 3 APRIL 1982 The Ninety-Nines, Inc. EO ITO R Lu Hollander EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS This Month In The 99 NEWS Nema Masonhall Nancy Smith ADVERTISING MANAGER Contents Norma Vandergriff EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Letters to the E ditor ...................................................................... 2 Jan Million Calendar ......................................................................................... 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR New Ratings .................................................................................... 4 Loretta Gragg On the Go with Janet .................................................................. 5 HEADQUARTERS SECRETARY Project Destiny .............................................................................. 5 Virginia Oualline International Forest of Friendship ............................................. 6 PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE FAA Spelling Bee .......................................................................... 6 Joan Kerwin Careers in Aviation ........................................................................ 6 Stall Awareness .............................................................................. 7 International Officers A New Beginning .......................................................................... 8 PRESIDENT 99 Spray Pilot ................................................................................ 9 Janet Green International Convention Registration Forms ........................ 11 Rt. 7, Box 293W Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Inching Through Canada ............................................................ 14 VICE-PRESIDENT New Horizons ................................................................................ 18 Hazel Jones Chapter News ................................................................................ 19 8536 Mediterranean Air Racing Update .......................................................................... 30 Dallas. TX 75238 Book Review ....................................................................................30 SECRETARY R-O-N ................................................................................................. 30 Charlene Falkenberg 618 S. Washington St. Advertising Hobart, IN 46342 TREASURER Sooner Aviation .............................................................................. 2 Barbara Goetz 8041 Ravinia Ct. Ada Aircraft Paint .......................................................................... 15 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Cessna ............................................................................................. 16 Gaston’s ........................................................................................... 18 Board of Directors Bob’s Barbeque .............................................................................. 18 Marilyn Copeland C la s s ifie d ............................................................................................29 Ruth Dobrescu Wil Neubert Aircraft Supply .........................................................29 Thon Griffith Aviation Insurance Services .........................................................31 Gene Nora Jessen From White Knuckles to Cockpit Cool ..................................... 32 Betty Jane Schermerhorn The 99 NEWS International Headquarters Terminal Dr. & Amelia Earhart Lane P.O. Box 59965 Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City, OK 73159 (405) 682-4425 Circulation Information The 99 NEWS is published 10 times yearly. Annual subscription rate is $7.00 and is included as part of the annual membership of The Ninety- Nines, Inc. Subscriptions are available to non-members at the rate of $15. per year. Postmaster: Controlled circulation rate approved at Amarillo, Texas. Mwnterehlp Count 575S u ol Mirelt 15,1982. Calendar JUN. 18-20 - BUCKEYE AIR RALLY, Greene Lab. For further info: B. J. Schermerhorn, 613-832- County Airport, Xenia, Ohio. Contact Salley Berry- APRIL 1207. hill, 151 W. Dayton, Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, APR. 23-24 - NY-NJ SPRING SECTION MEET APR. 30-MAY 2 - WESTERN CANADIAN OF! 45324 for further information. ING, Buffalo, New York. SECTIONAL, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. For info: JUN. 25-28 - AIR RACE CLASSIC. 2350 mile APR. 23-25 - NORTH CENTRAL SECTIONAL, Roberta Taylor, 604-426-8767. handicapped speed race from Sunriver, Oregon Webers Inn, Ann Arbor, Ml. APR. 30-MAY 3 - SECOND BAJA terminating at World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN. Kits available from ARC Headquarters, P.O. Box 187, APR. 23-25 - SO U TH W E ST SE CTIO NA L at the CALIFORNIA AIR RACE. $10,000 prize money. Addison, T X 75001. Miramar Sheraton in Santa Monica, CA. Sponsored Sponsored by National Tourist Council of Baja by the Los Angeles Chapter. Come help us celebrate California. Will start at Long Beach, C A with an JULY RON at San Felipe; optional gas stops at Bahia do los our 50th Anniversary! For information, contact JUL. 16-17 - 4th ANNUAL OKIE DERBY, Angeles and Loreto; RON San Jose del Cabo; Chapter Chairman Mary Firth, 213-346-8657 Norman, OK. Proficiency Air Race. Cash prizes. terminating La Paz to participate in the celebration APR. 23-MAY 1 - LOUISIANA AIR TOUR, Open to ALL pilots. Sponsored by Oklahoma of their 200th anniversary. Contact; Margaret starting and ending in Baton Rouge. Highlights Chapter 99s. Sanctioned