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COVER 13 THE NINETY-NINES® INC. Report on Women in Aviation More about g Force BOARD OF DIRECTORS Conference. Story on page 5. BARBARA WILPER President: Lu Hollander ERICA SCURR Vice President: Joyce Wells 14 Secretary: Lois Erickson Job Applications Treasurer: Alexis Koehler Director: Doris Abbate President’s Comments KAREN KAHN Director: Carolyn Carpp LU HOLLANDER Director: A. Lee Orr 15 Director: Connie Wilds 99s Career Data Bank Past President: Gene Nora lessen Headquarters Highlights CAROLYN PASQUAL1NO COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS LORETTA GRAGG United States: 16 Mid-Atlantic: Gayl Henze New Member Listing New England: Mildred “Hut” Ferree Board Report New York/New Jersey: Barbara Mead CONSTANCE WILDS 17 North Central: Virginia Sutherland Northwest: Anita Lorraine Lewis New Member Application Form South Central: Judith Anne Reinhart Southeast: Nancy Lucille Wright Letters to the Editor 18 Southwest: Stacy Leann Hamm The Greatest Thing East Canada: Catherine Una Fraser 10 About Being a 99 West Canada: D. Joan Lynum Africa South: Sally Sandeman Piloting Charter Flights Arabian: Patsy Dawn Knox ANN KIEFFER 19 Australian: Barbara Jean Collins Membership British: Aileen Egan 11 MARILYN SMITH Caribbean: Mary Brock Higgs The Happy Camper Chilean: Cecilia Irrazabal MARGUERITE LAWRENCE 20 Far East: Rikako Suguira Carpenter Finnish: Outi Helena Ruokolainen Forum India: Chanda Sawant Budhabhatti 12 MARILYN SMITH Israeli: Rina Levinson-Adler Dynamic 99 Margaret Callaway New Zealand: Pamela Marion Adams SIGRID RAMELL1 EDITOR: BETTY ROWLEY 807 N. Waco. Suite 22 Wichita, Kansas 67203, USA Fax: 316-263-7350 GRASS ROOTS Editorial Director: Lu Hollander Deadline: Dec. 15, Feb. 15, Apr. 15, June 15, Aug. 15, Oct. 15. Misc. Chapter/Section News 22 Ratings and Wings 28

Ninety-Nine News is published bimonthly Youth Education 24 Races and Rallies 28 by The Ninety-Nines® Inc., a non-profit organization engaged in education, chari­ Reviews 26 Fairs, Fly-ins and Reunions 29 table and scientific activities and purposes. The Ninety-Nines® Inc. and the Publisher Achievers 27 New Horizons 29 cannot accept responsibility for the cor­ Safety 27 Classifieds 31 rectness or accuracy of the matters printed herein or for any opinions expressed. Non-member subscriptions are available. For persons in the US, the cost is $15 per year. For persons outside the US, please Ninety-Nines Goal send $22. Send subscription fee and ad­ dress changes to: Loretta Gragg, Executive Director EVER-EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP to perpetuate our The Nine-Nines, Inc. Organization and Purpose and to provide an ever- P.O. Box 965 7100 Terminal Drive increasing resource for the support and advancement of Street address: 4300 Amelia Earhart Rd our members’ pursuits in and contributions to aviation. Oklahoma City, OK 73159-0965, USA 405-685-7969 Fax: 405-685-7985 PERPETUAL CALENDAR

1994 17 A E Birthplace Trustees SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Atchison, Kan. MAY 2-4 Garden State 300 Race 4-6 N.J.-N.J. Section Marilyn Copeland Princeton, N.J. Hammonton, N.J. 17-21 NIFA 316-686-0201 Janis Blackburn Barbara Para St. Louis, Mo. 609-965-4824 Jan Maxwell 18 AE Birthplace Open House 908-946-3985 Atchison, Kan. 903-297-8860 9-11 Wings Weekend Brooks Powell 1995 New Castle, Pa. 20-22 G D AC Pinch Hitter 913-232-2819 MARCH Ann Arbor, Mich. Christine St. Onge 2-4 50th Anniversary WWII Dotty Gillis 18 New England Fly-in 412-652-5546 Orange, Mass. Midland, Texas 313-851-3240 15-18 Natl. Cessna Club Fly-in Mark Cole Barbi Woods Moriarty, N.M. 20-21 Southwest Section 508-544-2212 915-685-4641 Tempe, Ariz. George Applebay 16-18 W IA Conference Stacy Hamm 22-25 Air Race Classic 505-832-0755 Barbara Lewis St. Louis, Mo. 602-661-1449 15-18 Reno Air Races 512-289-1101 Peggy Baty 26-6/2 P-47 Thunderbolt Reunion Reno, Nev. 618-377-7500 25-26 Maryland EAA Fly-in Paris, France 17 High Country Poker Run Potomac, Md. 28-4/2 Australia/New Zealand Bob Forrest Western, Colo. June Green Women in Aviation Rally 201-920-0146 Judy Humphries 301-739-0074 Adelaide, Australia 27-28 New England Section 303-242-0261 Barbara Collins 26 P&N Fly-In 08-379-8527 Laconia, N.H. 30-10/2 West Canada Section Marion, Iowa Hut Ferree Richmond, B. C. Jan Walton APRIL 802-362-4853 Joan Lynum 319-377-0457 9-15 Sun & Fun EAA 27-29 East Canada Section 604-596-7360 JULY Lakeland, Fla. Ottawa, Ontario OCTOBER Barbara Sierchio Cathy Fraser 6-9 Ninety-Nines 813-347-8045 6-9 Northwest Section 514-694-8658 International Convention Sun Valley, Idaho Norfolk, Va. 28-29 North Central Section 27-29 West Coast Antique Fly-in Anita Lewis Bobbie McAdam South Bend, Ind. Watsonville, Calif. 208-377-9244 301-854-3817 Sany Smythe Pam Cox 219-462-3577 7-9 North Central Section 408-496-9559 13-17 Lawyer-Pilots Bar Assoc. Fort Wayne, Ind. Napa Valley, Calif. JULY JUNE Marcia Nellans David Prewitt 219-858-2730 4-8 Ninety-Nines 8 Cayman Is. Aviation Week 215-569-0300 International Convention Grand Cayman 12-16 W ASP Reunion Halifax, Nova Scotia 27-8/3 EAA Air Show 800-346-3313 Washington, D.C. Sue Ehrlander Oshkosh, Wis. Hut Ferree 519-448-1567 10-12 llli-Nines 25th Air Race Cathie Mayr 802-362-4853 Mattoon, III. 414-648-5092 1996 Mary Lou Mueller 14-15 Mid-Atlantic Section AUGUST SEPTEMBER 708-397-9004 Philadelphia, Pa. 28-10/5 World Precision Flying 10-12 Buckeye Air Race 5-6 Palms to Pines Air Race Gayl Henze Championships Ashland, Ohio Santa Monica, Calif. 800-972-6855 Ft. Worth, Texas Ruth Hawks Claire Walters 21-23 AO P A Convention Jody McCarrell 419-289-0097 310-397-2731 Palm Springs, Calif. 501-642-2508 10-12 Kalamazoo Air Show 7-20 8th World Congress Ann Kilian 800-942-4269 TO LIST A MEETING OR AVIATION Kalamazoo, Mich. Birmingham, England Diane Cozzi ACTIVITY, WRITE OR FAX: 616-381-1692 28-30 Southeast/South Central 708-425-4505 Doris Abbate 11 Northeast Kan. Poker Run New Orleans, La. International Date Coordinator Topeka, Kan. 19-20 Okie Derby Pat Ward or Jamie Gonzales 2 Exeter Place Brooks Powell Oklahoma City, Okla. 504-924-3303 Glen Head, NY 11545 913-232-2819 Helen Holbird 405-942-6308 U.S.A. 11 Young Eagles Program TBA Intl. Aviation Womens Fax 516-676-7971 Launch Everywhere 27-28 EAA Fly-in Assoc. Conference Washington, D.C. Please indicate the name and Carolyn Carpp Hagerstown, Md. Cecile Hatfield location of the event and the 206-820-2999 June Green 301-739-0074 305-895-3330 phone and fax numbers of the 17-19 Forest of Friendship Ninety-Nine contact. Dates are Atchison, Kan. perpetual until they expire or Fay Gillis Wells until written notice is received 703-960-4632 of their cancellation. PRESIDENT 'S COMMENTS

LU HOLLANDER An exciting 30 days for The Ninety-Nines

XCITEMENT HAS BEEN THE KEY EMOTION in the appeared beyond the rolling hills off the end of the runway. As past 30 days for The Ninety-Nines, beginning with the we climbed out, leveled off at 2,000 feet, and banked gently to signing of a partnership document with the Experimental the right, lights from downtown skyscrapers and much of the Aircraft Association (EAA) Foundation to participate in the surrounding Bay area twinkled in the darkness. Young Eagles Flight program, then a visit to the United In the right seat, Colorado Chapter Chair Bonita Ades (a Airlines Flight Center followed by a weekend with Mercury 13 United Airlines flight attendant in real life) scanned the mind- astronaut candidates. boggling array of digital displays in the cockpit. Yes, it was in­ deed a thrill to fly this $19.4 million simulator housed at the Young Eagles Flight program United Airlines Flight Center in Denver, Colo. With the expert Mailings have been made to Chapter Chairmen and Section assistance of 747-400 Fleet Capt. John Davis, we performed rea­ Governors of how-to in sonably well. formation regarding the This special opportunity was all part of a recent visit to EAA Young Eagles Flight United’s fine training facility, particularly to express thanks to program. Nancy Stuke and Vice President of Training Bill Traub for the Instead of participating extensive support United has provided to our organization over on an individual pilot basis, the years. Not only has United participated in recent 99s’ con­ 99s Chapters will be con­ ventions—hosting functions and presenting seminars—they also ducting Young Eagles flights provided a Flight Engineer scholarship through the Amelia as Chapter activities, pur­ Earhart Memorial Scholarship Program. In addition, the Colo­ chasing event insurance just rado Chapter uses their facility for monthly meetings. as for any other flying event. As members, next time you fly United, be sure to thank A particularly special day this airline for its outstanding support of our organization and to plan for is June 11, Inter­ women pilots! Lu Hollander and Greg Anderson national Young Eagles Day. shake hands after signing the Young We are quite pleased to Eagles partnership certificate. Mercury 13 documentary be participating in such a A very special group of women (many of them 99s) gathered worthwhile flying activity, one that fits well with our motivation in Oklahoma City, April 21 -23, to participate in a documentary to “Get back out to the airport!” film about their history. The Mercury 13 (as they were dubbed), If you have any questions about the program, please contact led by 99s Jerrie Cobb, participated in Mercury astronaut train­ International Insurance Chair Susie Sewell. ing in 1959-61. While the program for women was canceled— even though they did as well as, or better than, their male coun­ A visit to UAL Flight Center terparts—their efforts paved the way for the women who are Throttles forward...a bit more right rudder applied to keep today’s astronauts. the 747-400’s nose on the centerline.. .runway lights flash by as A banquet to culminate their filming activities was the focal we accelerate for takeoff at San Francisco International Airport. point for astronaut Eileen Collins, Lt. Col., who will command From the left seat, I applied trim and back pressure and... a shuttle flight in early 1995. You’ll be reading more about this liftoff! Almost immediately, the lights of the Golden Gate bridge special reunion in the next issue of the NEWS.

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Women in Aviation Conference ERICA SCURR All-Ohio Chapter

ORE THAN 600 WOMEN PILOTS from all parts of the United States as well as Canada, South America, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Russia and the West Indies, gatheredM at the Disney Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Fla., March 10-12, 1994, for the Fifth International Women in Avia­ tion Conference. While the percentage of women in the ranks of U.S. pilots has declined in the past 10 years, attendance at these continued on page 8 Ninety-Nines’ booth at Women in Aviation conference in Orlando, Fla. HEAD UARTERS HIGHLIGHTS

The Edna Gardner Whyte Busy, Busy, Busy display is nearing completion LORETTA GRAGG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR thanks to Anita Lewis, North­ west Section Governor. On LECTION BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL. Consult your visit to Headquarters, March/April Ninety-Nine News for information on each prepare to be dazzled! candidate. Please vote and return ballots to auditors In my Headquarters col­ by June 1. umn in the January/February What a busy two months! The 99s and the AE Scholarship issue I asked for information Boards held meetings at Headquarters back-to-back. Reports of about Amelia’s elephant-foot these meetings are either in the mail or elsewhere in this issue. bracelet—and I got it: The The photo wall in the Race Room is complete and draws beautiful bracelet frequently many “Oohs!” and “Ahhs!” The Jessie Wood photo collection worn by Amelia Earhart and is up and visitors spend a great deal of time in there. Many left in Hawaii before her last thanks to Gene Nora Jessen for her efforts on behalf of your Anita Lewis and Whyte exhibit. flight was a gift to her from Resource Center. These displays have added a great deal to visi­ the black journalist George tor interest in the 99s. Schuyler. It was made from an elephant’s toe. We have moved on to complete the Jerrie Cobb display— our From Rye, N.Y., on June 2 7 ,1932, Amelia wrote, “Mr. Putnam first “open” display—and more will surely be patterned on it. tells me of your pleasant note to him reminding us that I wore on Our appreciation to Stan Byers of the Oklahoma Historical So­ the transatlantic flight the bracelet which you kindly brought me ciety for his design and production. from Liberia. That is quite true. Indeed, I have become so at­ A request for officer lists for 1994-95 has been mailed to all tached to the bracelet that I wear it almost constantly.” Sections and Chapters. These must he returned by July I to he The movie, “Amelia,” premiers on TNT on Sunday. June 12, included in the new Membership Directory. They are also used at 8:00 p.m. EST. See the article in this issue with more informa­ to maintain files at Headquarters so be sure they are complete tion on additional dates and times and promo information sent and accurate. to us by TNT in Atlanta.

BOARD REPORT

O u r “ 1000 Spring Meeting Report more in ’94” CONSTANCE WILDS, DIRECTOR membership drive has be­ HE SPRING BOARD MEETING convened in Oklahoma gun to be felt City on a very high note with all nine Board members, 10 at Headquar­ Governors, the Executive Director and our Facilitator in ters. Keep attendance. those applica­ Greg Anderson, Executive Vice President of the EAA Avia­ tions rolling Governors standing are: Judy Reinhart, Gayl tion Foundation, added to our exuberance by inviting the 99s to in. A three- Henze, Barbara Mead, Joan Lynum, Cathy Frawer, participate in their Young Eagles Flight Program. Chapter Chairs member com­ Hut Feree, Anita Lewis and Nancy Wright. will receive packets of information that will contain instructions mittee was ap­ to help us participate in launching Young Eagles Day on June 11. pointed to devise a Master Plan for the organization. Oshkosh Another guest, James Cross, updated us on the Mercury 13 (early needs volunteers for July 28 through August 3. Please contact women astronauts) documentary filming. Oshkosh Coordinator Cathie Mayr. The Amelia Earhart Birthplace, which has dominated many The World Precision Flying Championships will be held Sept. of our thoughts, actions, dreams for 10 years, is on a produc­ 28-Oct. 5, 1996, and Jody McCarrell needs commitments from tive course. The Board voted to support the terms of the origi­ volunteers now. Give her a call and show her we are 100 percent nal Deed of Gift by reducing the Birthplace Board to four behind her. 99s and three Atchisonians. A subcommittee of interested We have a newly formed Ways and Means Committee with Atchisonians and 99s will be formed to work under the Trust­ Barbara Mead at the helm. Expect great new sales items in the ees in an advisory capacity. We learned that a representative months ahead. from U.S. Senator Bob Dole’s office would view the property Two qualified candidates for legal counsel were reviewed, on April 4. National Park Service Landmark status for the Birth­ but a decision was postponed until the preconvention Board meet­ place is one option being researched at this time. We also have ing to give each one an opportunity to present herself to us in plans for a “scrape and paint” party and an open house. Dates to Norfolk, or if unable to attend, to send a videotaped message. be announced. It is impossible to convey the enormous steps we have taken, Gene Nora Jessen has been laboring for years to give us a but it appears we are on the right path. Let’s keep the lines of state-of-the-art Resource Center. However, she must retire from communication open through Forum in the News, as well as your the Chairman’s position. Verna West will replace her. letters and calls to your Board members.

6 May/June IVV4 Ninety-Nine NEWS EDITOR'S DESK

information neatly and succinctly with all the necessary facts up Let’s get visible! front. Then get it to the right person. BETTY ROWLEY, EDITOR Don’t overlook your local weekly newspaper as an excellent source of publicity for local 99 activities. These newspapers (of EEMS LIKE I’VE ALWAYS KNOWN about the 99s. Of which there are more than 8,000 in the U.S.) usually have a course, I never knew what the numbers “99” stood for modest staff and budget and are happy to use news releases from until I joined forces with this magazine, but I knew they local groups. S Radio stations frequently use public service announcements were an organization made up of women pilots. In the last sev­ eral months, however, when I’ve talked to people, especially (PSAs). Find out who should receive PSAs and send it directly younger people, about being the editor of Ninety-Nine NEWS, to that person. A well prepared news release designed so your many of them ask, "What’s that?” message is readily and clearly understood will many times deter­ I’d like to remedy that situation. Check out your Chapter’s mine whether it gets in print, on the air—or in the circular file. visibility level. Would the majority of the people in your com ­ And remember, whenever you’re interviewed by the press, munity know who the 99s are? If you can’t answer that with a make sure you mention that you’re a 99. Publicity helps to de­ big positive yes, there’s work to be done. Someone in your Chap­ velop public awareness of the 99s and attracts new members. It ter needs to be sending Chapter meeting notices to the local news­ also could motivate some existing club members who may have paper for their calendar listings of meetings. And notices of your become complacent or disinterested, to get back into a more ac­ new officers after every election. And sending notices of special tive role. So, come on...let’s get visible! Chapter activities, with the time, date, place and who to call. Someone needs to take a reporter to lunch, invite a reporter to Greatest thing about 99s a meeting. Someone needs to take pictures at your seminars and When it became evident that this magazine would probably fly-ins and other special activities and send them to the local not be received by many members in time to receive any papers. These pictures with no more than three people in them feedback on last issue’s request for your comments on “The should have names typed or neatly printed left to right on a piece greatest thing about the 99s,” I asked the Board Members and of paper and taped to the bottom or the back of the photo. Add a those Section Governors in attendance at the Spring Board couple of lines of explanation. Be sure to include a person’s name Meeting in Oklahoma City to give me their comments. (See page and phone number to contact. Reporters of the larger newspa­ 18.) We’ll run the six best letters we receive from you in the pers receive hundreds of news releases daily, so present your July/Aug. issue. -$•

LETTERS

1 LIKE THE NEW LOOK of the Ninety-Nine News, starting with where, when. —Myrna Stephens, a very knowledgeable committee, Ninety-Nine News but I really the cover. I actually began thumb­ Iowa Chapter and only come before the mem­ missed all the Section news. That ing through it the moment I saw it bers in a completed form. is the first thing I turn to as I en­ (instead of sticking it in my pile THE NEWS LOOKS great. The Bylaws, with minor joy reading about all the Chapters of mail to read later). And, lo and — Vera Rollo, Potomac Chapter changes from the floor, were ap­ and what they are doing. Eventu­ behold, the whole magazine has proved in Kansas City by a two- ally, 1 get back and read the maga­ had a facelift. REGARDING THE ARTICLE on thirds vote of 243 delegates car­ zine in its entirety, but it is the The reports with pictures on Bylaws in the Nov./Dec. issue, it rying 1,223 delegate slips of a pos­ Section news I really look forward the Egyptian. Arabian and Russian is important that all members sible 1,394. to. —Nancy O'Neil Holden, 99s were great. Flying is about know our current, completely re­ Almost all the changes and Maple Leaf Chapter traveling—seeing new places and vised as of July 1992 Bylaws is a challenges to our existing docu­ faces. I’d like to see more about carefully written document that ments in recent memory have been THE MAGAZINE LOOKS our international members and meets all legal requirements for a made by the same, very few Chap­ great! —Kelly Poetzman, Florida their activities. 501 (C) (3) Corporation. The rules ters and/or individuals. In a demo­ Firstcoast Chapter And I had to read every word were written using the current edi­ cratic society, they have the right of Bob Ericksen’s article, “The tion of Robert’s Rules of Order as to do so, but they also have the I LOVE YOUR NEW format Wright Stuff,” and re-read it be­ a guide. obligation to accept the will of a —so professional in appearance! cause it created such warm, real- We do not need to change our two-thirds majority. —Verna S. Keep up the great work. —Cathie life mental images. I would like Bylaws! When the 1991-92 By­ West, Santa Clara Valley Chapter Mayr, Wisconsin Chapter to see more good aviation articles laws Committee submitted their like Ericksen’s. Even the finished work, they recommended JUST A SHORT note to let you classifieds are classier! Keep up a similar committee take two years Letters to the Editor, with the know how great I think the Jan/ the good work—and thanks. to sort out the many pages, and writer's name and Chapter Feb issue was. The format is so — Phyllis Tate, Midnight Sun necessarily complex Board should be sent to Betty clean and readable! Thanks, Chapter Policies and the Standing Rules Rowley, 807 N. Waco, Suite —Jacqueline Boyd, Ph.D., and submit the SRs for approval 22, Wichita, KS 67203 or Golden Triangle Chapter PERSONALLY. I THINK the by members. faxed to 316-263-7350. magazine looks great and I appre­ An attempt made by one per­ Letters may be edited for CONGRATULATIONS on the ciate some more interesting ar­ son to do it in one year was a fail­ space and clarity. new “reader-friendly” look of the ticles, rather than just who flew ure. It still needs to be done, with conferences is growing by 20 percent annually. Participants range Cassandra Bosco of the National Business Aircraft Associa­ in experience from student pilots to Boeing 747 captains and in tion (NBAA) moderated a panel discussion on corporate avia­ age from teens to those in their 80s. tion which was also featured in a lunch time presentation by Pat Blum on the Corporate Angel Network (CAN). Through this A lot of Ninety-Nines program, 550 corporations provide transportation for 6,000 can­ The Ninety-Nines were well represented at the 1994 event cer patients a year in otherwise empty seats on corporate flights. by many attendees, a number of conference speakers, and a lively booth in the exhibit area. Safety The theme of the 1994 conference, “Networking: Women Safety is an important element of any aviation event. Wally Helping Women in Aviation,” was intro­ Funk, retired NTSB investigator and long­ duced by keynote speaker Donna Vilas time flight instructor, still finds fun in her Fisher in the opening address. Her “Ten Networking: flying despite a gruesome collection of Commandments of Networking” laid the “Sharing skills, talents accident photographs and statistics. She foundation for making connections with and contacts for the emphasized that making sure the air­ other women pilots and getting maximum plane is safe to fly before you take off benefit from the two days. Doris Abbate mutual benefit of goes a long way toward ensuring an un­ built on this theme by inviting all Ninety- accomplishing goals.” eventful flight. Nines present to an impromptu luncheon Her lively lecture described what to — Donna Vilas Fisher where our typically enthusiastic and exu­ look for in a good preflight inspection and berant response overwhelmed the Disney how to use the versatile “Wally Stick” to staff. In addition to informal contacts, the conference program make sure the prop is sound and there’s enough fuel in the tanks. provided opportunities to meet airline pilots, maintenance tech­ nicians and engineers and women in corporate, government and Professional women pilots military aviation. Many of the women attending this conference are profession­ ally qualified. Since 1983, the number who hold the ATP certifi­ Aviation industry cate has doubled but still represents only 2.2 percent of the total. The aviation industry was much in evidence this year. Women Several speakers, including Ruth Sitler, Chief Flight Instructor flying for seven major airlines— American, Continental, Delta, at Kent State University, and Dr. Brent Bowen, Director of Avia­ Northwest, Southwest, United and USAir, as well as United Par­ tion Institute at the University of Nebraska, presented research cel Service— were present to represent their companies and speak and statistics attempting to explain this under-representation. about their experiences. Hopefully, the future of women in aviation is assured by the Janette Prince provided an outline of “Project Pilot,” a new more than 100 conference attendees who are students in accred­ program by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) de­ ited college and university aviation programs. signed to promote general aviation into the 1990s and beyond. Ed Stimpson, president of the General Aviation Manufactur­ Early women pilots ers Association, reviewed the progress of women in various While the percentage of women pilots in the U.S. remains branches of aviation and encouraged us all to support the efforts low, women have nevertheless made their contributions to the of Senator Nancy Kassebaum to save the general aviation in­ history of flight. Writers and historians have told the inspiring dustry from the ravages of liability actions. stories of such aviatrixes as Harriet Quimby and Jerrie Cobb A panel of women engineers and analysts from McDonnell and four outstanding pioneers were inducted into the WIAC Hall Douglas provided insight into working for a major aircraft of Fame at the closing banquet: Mary Feik, Evelyn Bryan manufacturer. Johnson, Jessie Woods and Olive Ann Beech (posthumously). Mary Feik overhauled her first automobile engine at age 13 and began work on airplanes at 18. Overcoming resistance to the idea of a woman engineer, she became a professional in­ structor in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and went on to log more than 5,000 hours as a flight engineer, engineering observer and pilot in numerous military aircraft. Mary is now a restorer of antique and classic aircraft at the Paul E. Garber Restoration Facility of the National Air and Space Museum. Evelyn Bryan Johnson also began flying during World War II. She received her private pilot’s certificate in 1945, her com­ mercial rating in 1946 and became a flight instructor in 1947. Between 1949 and 1982 she operated the Morristown Flying Service in Tennessee. In 45 years as a flight instructor, Johnson has examined more than 9,000 applicants for various 1994 WIAC Hall o f Fame inductees (Left to right) Ed Burns, FAA licenses and certificates and logged over 50,000 hours of accepting the award for Olive Ann Beech on behalf of the Beech flight time. Aircraft Company, Jessie Woods, Evelyn Bryan Johnson. Mary Feik. Olive Ann Beech co-founded the Beech Aircraft Company NINETY-NINES EXHIBIT BOOTH AT WIA

The 99s exhibit booth (shown on the cover) at the WIA convention featured a large variety of items for sale and sales were brisk.

According to several 99s overheard visiting at the recent board meeting in Oklahoma City, they found working the booth an exciting challenge, especially being on the “other side of the counter” waiting on customers and making change. It provided an excel­ lent way to network with other women pilots who were eager to learn more about the 99s.

The booth was well supplied with information on air­ Women in the Airshow Business panel: (left to right) Conference craft schools, as well as on military, government and Founder and Director Dr. Peggy Baty, Associate Vice President and airline employment opprtunities and on professional Dean at Parks College of Saint Louis University ; Montaine Mallet, and special interest aviation groups. Jessie Woods, Pat Wagner, Debbie Gary Callier and Sandy Williams. Over 30 new 99s were signed up at the exhibit booth and information was passed out to many with her husband Walter in 1932. She served the company as other women pilots who indicated an interest in becoming members. Secretary-Treasurer and Director until her husband’s death in 1950 and then took on the roles of President and Chairman of According to a variety of reports, it was a very suc­ the Board. She has received many awards for her contributions cessful convention and extremely rewarding to those to aviation over more than 50 years. 99s who chose to work at the booth. When Jessie Woods eloped with her husband-to-be Jimmie in 1928, she set the stage to become the leading lady in the Fly­ ing Aces Air Circus for the next 10 years. Her role included stunt flying, parachute jumping and wing walking. In 1941 she began training military pilots for service in World War II. Now in her eighties, she is honored annually at the Experimental Air­ craft Association’s Sun ’n Fun Fly-in in Lakeland, Fla., and last walked on the wing of a 1926 Standard biplane at the 1991 event.

Panel presentation Jessie joined Montaine Mallet of The French Connection, Sandra Williams of the Misty Blues skydiving team and Debbie Gary Callier in a panel presentation on Women in the Airshow Business moderated by Pat Wagner. Each woman told the entertaining story of her personal ad­ ventures in becoming a pilot and making it in the macho world of air shows. But Jessie still topped the bill with an hilarious description of losing her shift while dangling from a rope ladder and thus becoming the first topless air show act.

Closing banquet At the closing banquet, Dr. Shannon Lucid showed us the heights to which women can soar by narrating a video on the scientific research conducted during her fourth flight as a Mis­ sion Specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Signing up members at the 99s exhibit booth. Networking until the end The conference ended in a last flurry of business card ex­ changes to expand our personal networks of new friends and YOUR HELP IS NEEDED flying contacts. Doubtless, we shall— as Dr. Peggy Baty and her AT THE 1995 WIA CONFERENCE tireless staff are already urging—see each other again back at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in St. Louis, March 16-18, 1995. For more information, contact Women in Aviation Conference, Parks College of Saint Louis University, Submitted by Erica Scurr, All-Ohio Chapter, who is a multi-engine Cahokia, IL 62206. Phone 618-337-7500. airline transport pilot, a flight instructor and an aviation writer. Photos by Erica Scurr and Doris Abbate, Long Island Chapter. ANN KIEFFER Wisconsin Chapter What it’s like to pilot charter flights

y VERY FIRST TRIP as a 135 charter pilot oc­ cloud formations and spectacular lightning shows. Nothing de­ curred on Sunday evening, July 8, 1990. Having mands more respect than what I have for these powerful storms. completed training and a check-ride in the Beech When flying, you can’t help noticing seasonal scenery changes. 58 Baron just three days before, I was assigned to The ground transforms from dirt brown to a blanket of glistening aM passenger drop-off in Kalamazoo, an “easy” trip. At 10 p.m. white, then dirt brown again, followed by the eruption of many we departed, and lightning lit up the sky in all directions from shades of green that eventually turn crimson and yellow, gradu­ near and distant thunderstorms. But my course and altitude just ally fading to dirt brown again. It is an amazing cycle to witness. happened to keep us VMC as we crossed Lake Michigan. At times, it is hard to believe that I am paid to do this job. No After landing in Kalamazoo, I called FSS for a weather up­ two days are exactly alike and, like any other job, the daily rou­ date before returning to Appleton. The briefer, amazed that I tine can become tedious. Getting up between three and four ev­ made it across the lake, advised me to wait because a narrow ery morning to arrive at work one hour before the 5:00 to 6:00 line of thunderstorms was approaching the Michigan shoreline. a.m. departure is far from glamorous. After a one to three hour But brand new charter pilots are like teenagers— infallible— flight, I wait an average of six to eight hours for the passengers and only half listen to good advice. to return from their business. It is during wait time that these I jumped into the airplane and departed, thinking; “I got here free hours are creatively occupied. O.K.... it can’t be that bad.” Climbing out, Some days, you have no choice but to sit lightning flashed to the west, along my and read, watch television (soap operas, of course, so I turned north and requested At times it course), or catch up on sleep. But my 4,(XX) to stay VMC. After a few minutes • i . ’ personal preference is to get as far away of bumps, jolts, lightning flashes, and IS ara lO ^rom t^e aj,p0rt as possible. A pair of ten- heavy rain, I turned westbound as the believe that nis shoes, a change of clothes, and some- lights of land disappeared into the black I am paid to where to walk will generally satisfy my void of Lake Michigan. Somewhere over do this job need for exercise and to be outdoors, the middle of the lake, I realized that the J ' weather permitting. radar on board, which I vaguely knew how In the summer, with the airport near a to operate that night, was never turned on. golf course, clubs will be packed and nine Hangar flying charter pilots tell colorful stories about “typi­ holes played. Health clubs, museums, matinee movies, and shop­ cal” flights on the flyways. Most of these involve some type of ping malls with video game rooms are enticing. Even lunch with weather phenomena. Thunderstorms in summer, ice and snow­ a familiar 99 is an enjoyable way to pass the afternoon. storms in winter, and the first of many approaches to a half- mile While the majority of charters are out and back day trips, visibility in fog when the ceiling is near zero. At other times, overnights and middle of the night departures round out the poor judgment combined with weather, mechanical problems, schedule. Most trips consist of a 10 to, maximum, 14 hours duty or fatigue and stress from long duty days and short nights com­ day. When off duty, the minimum rest between trips is 10 hours, bine to make lasting impressions. as required by the FARs. The fortunate ones, including myself, have not experienced To complicate matters, longer than 14 hour duty days require any real engine failures, only vacuum pumps, fuel pumps, heat­ a 10 hour, off duty rest, before the return leg of the charter can ers, electrical glitches, and the occasional lapse in mental profi­ be completed. This is accomplished by spending the day at a ciency. While I jokingly kid around about “having a license to hotel, in a day-room. By month’s end, I have flown an average scare myself and get paid for it,” these experiences have chal­ of 16 to 19 trips over 19 to 22 days, accumulated between 180 lenged my skills and built confidence, not to mention gray hair! and 220 total duty hours, and covered 10,000 to 14,000 miles, or Not all memorable trips consist of a battle between pilot, air­ approximately 50 to 70 flight hours. plane and weather situations. Sometimes 1 have a front seat view Much of the time, the demands of a charter schedule leave of nature’s wonders in progress. I will never forget the midnight very little time for social engagements. What spare time I do trip from Detroit when the northern lights glimmered, danced have is carefully planned and enjoyed to the fullest. and glowed brighter than I had ever seen. There was something It has been three years, eight months, and 2,700 additional magical about watching this spectacle from the air. flight hours since that first flight as a rookie charter pilot for There have been nights when a full harvest moon slowly rises Maxair in Appleton, Wis. On Monday, April 18, 1994,1 began on the eastern horizon, and the larger than familiar size sphere is ground school as a DC9 First Officer with Midwest Express blazing orange. Other nights, when you can see a hundred miles, Airlines in Milwaukee. As I look forward to this new and excit­ the serene, brilliant glow of moonlight compels you to turn off ing career change, I am reminded that on May 5, 1984, at the the instrument lights and admire the tranquillity. age of 24,1 took my first flight lesson— unaware that someday I Observing thunderstorms from a lofty perch reveals boiling would be an airline pilot. -0 - MARGUERITE LAWRENCE Kansas Chapter The Happy Camper

Marguerite Lawrence and her hus­ a good idea to join friends in town band Gene thought nothing of packing for dinner. up and heading out on the open road. Many campers at Sun ’n Fun (as The trips were as short as a favorite well as at Oshkosh) bring grills, tables, boating spot or as ambitious as a long chairs, and other outdoor furnishings. overland journey to Canada. Their six At night, there are bonfires to gather children were lucky to go on many of around for companionship and con­ the tours, most of which were made in versation. For those concerned about their well-equipped motor home. the safety and security of the camp­ During one particularly memorable grounds at Sun ’n Fun (or Oshkosh), trip, they attended the Florida Sport forget it. The campgrounds at both Aviation Antique and Classic Associa­ places are well run with plenty tion Fly-in sponsored by the EAA. As Barbara Sierchio and Marguerite at Sun 'n Fun ’94. of security at the gates and periodic the years passed, the trips they made area patrols. became more and more involved with There are public telephones near at fly-in activities. hand and the campground is populated Today, the children are grown and by very respectable families with chil­ Gene has passed away. Marguerite sold dren. Many pilots position their pup the motor home and got a tent which tents alongside their airplanes. There she packs in an old WWII parachute bag are temporary convenience stores set along with other camping gear, gets on up to sell snacks, ice, fruits, sand­ an airline and away she goes on her wiches, newspapers and cold drinks. yearly visits to Sun ' n Fun and Oshkosh, When evening rolls around, there encouraged by some special advice are com roasts while music from pick­ given to her by Gene during his last up groups fills the air. These are mel­ Marguerite's tent at Sun'n Fun campground. days: “Just keep on doing the things we low times when people drift about to have been doing’,’ he told her. “You will share ideas and information. The next be with friends.” day, you get up to the sounds of the This is her story about her 20th trip show coming alive and begin the busi­ to Sun 'n Fun. — Editor ness of checking out new products and making the rounds. T IS 1,600 MILES to Sun ’n Fun Two converts to camping this year in Lakeland, Fla., from my home were 99s Marty Benham and Mary in Wichita, Kan. With more than Vanscyoc, both from the Kansas 740,000 in attendance, public Chapter, who had an opportunity to lodging is always at a premium but that fly down in a 210. They spent two never matters to me. I’m a camper. nights and a day with me and we had Sun 'n Fun is a great place for m eet­ Susan Dusenbury, Marguerite and Jessie Woods at a wonderful time. ing old friends, for making new ones, the OX-5 building. Camping is convenient, less expen­ and for visiting exhibits of a fantastic sive and it can be a whole lot more variety of airplanes. There are airshows to see and ultralight fun. That’s how I visit Sun ’n Fun and Oshkosh every year. If a flights to observe, new home builts to check out, and forums 78-year-old gal like me can enjoy all of this, so can you! and demonstrations to attend. Camping is great there. The modem tents are lightweight and The attendance at Sun ’n Fun this year was 741,750 with 2,158 when packed do not take up much room. With a comfortable air international guests and 64 nations represented. mattress to sleep on, a place to shower and a few snacks in the cooler, camping keeps me right in the thick of things throughout The Ninety-Nines building greeted over 450 guests, including the entire time. Several people commented that I looked “as re­ 200 Ninety-Nines from all over the U.S., Canada and Switzerland. freshed and pretty as if I had just stepped out of a fine hotel.” Organization information and/or membership forms were given to 42 prospective 99s and 28 Sixty-Sixes. Camping out need not be an ordeal and it’s much easier if —Barbara Sierchio you don’t cook out. I have a breakfast of V-8 juice and crackers. EAA/Sun'n Fun Coordinator There are plenty of places on the field to buy lunch and it’s DYNAMIC NINETY-NINE

Margaret Callaway SIGRID RAMELLI Long Beach Chapter

argaret callaw ay celebrated 50 years of aviation on April 30. Over 100 people were invited; most M of them had traveled with her part of the time through the skies over Canada, all 50 states in the U.S., Mexico, Cuba and all of Central America. Margaret’s eyes sparkle when someone asks her how it all began. At that moment, she steps back in time to the day of her family’s excursion to see Charles Lindbergh land the historic “Spirit of St. Louis” on Mexico City’s airstrip. “I’d never seen a plane before and there he was— looking down on all these people and I thought how marvelous he must feel.” Her fascination grew when Lindbergh finally touched down and was virtually “lifted” from his plane by the crowd: “Oh boy! Next to God, he is it!” she thought. Margaret was committed to get airborne from this moment on, regardless how unconventional it must have been I, Margaret and Margo Callaway, were both entered as pilots in for a woman of her generation. the race. My sister, Sandra, was my copilot, and my cousin, She was lucky when her family moved from Mexico City to Helen, was my mom’s copilot. We were both flying Cessna 140s San Antonio, Texas, then the only Anny Air Corps pilot training with almost identical numbers. 3588V and 3788V. The radio center in the country. “Wanting to fly like I did, I knew I had to identification for both was “Cessna-eight-eight-Victor," and the marry a pilot, and there were 10 men to every girl!” Margaret pilot’s names were almost identical. We confused the towers admits. While her girlfriends only quietly endured their dates’ all the way across the country. The race was unique in many long monologues on the joys of flying, Margaret was enthralled. ways. There was terrible, unforecast weather in the remote, rug­ She met her Richard on a blind date, fell in love and married ged area of western Montana and about half the planes in the him in September 1938 when she was 23. race went down on the ranches and roads all over the country­ The war broke out and left her at home with two young daugh­ side, my mom and cousin among them. Sandra and I were very ters, while her husband trained cadets at home he flew with his lucky and finished third in the race; but would almost rather last squadron to England himself. have had the adventure of a forced landing on a ranch in the Jacqueline Cochran had founded the WASPS and sent out a wilds of M ontana.” call for women pilots with at least 30 hours flying time. Marga­ Margo continues: “In one way or another my mom has been ret heard the message from a radio station and Bexar County totally involved in flying most of her life. She has competed in airport had flying lessons available. Margaret was there! Fi­ every possible type of air race, but beyond that, she was active nally—it was a Wednesday, April 12, 1944, when Margaret in the Civil Air Patrol for many years, helped organize the Baja Callaway soloed in a Piper J-3. The experience confirmed her Air Races, has been active in the Flying Samaritans, the Forest dream: “You have a sense of freedom up there! Just like of Friendship and probably most importantly, has passed her Lindbergh must have felt 17 years before.” love of flying to untold numbers of pilots through her work as Margaret, her husband and two daughters were soon trans­ an instructor. It would be difficult to find another person who ferred to Panama City, Fla. Margo, the youngest, recalls: “One has spent their life as totally dedicated to flying as my mom.” of the earliest memories I have is of doing aerobatics in an open Margaret has contributed particularly to the international cockpit Stearman over the beach and ocean in Panama City about spirit of the 99s. She was a member of a small group that had 1945. Mom put several pillows under me so I could see out and visited India in 1977 and encountered several enthusiastic off we went! The Stearman had been used for military surplus women pilots in search of advanced training facilities. This gave and was available for very little. Mom and two other pilots Margaret the opportunity to train the very motivated Saudamini bought one for $600 and only paid $200 each. She learned to do Deshmuk from Bombay through an intense training program at aerobatics by offering returning pilots with an itch for aerobat­ Torrance airport in Southern California. Wally Funk and Norma ics a free ride in exchange for advanced instruction.” Futterman provided ground instruction and supplied the aircraft Margaret joined the 99s in 1947 and became a lifetime mem­ and Minoo, as she was called by everyone, had virtually no ber in 1978. She logged over 14,000 hours, 5,200 of them as an cost. She left California six months later with her private, com­ instructor (most of them “upside down,” as one of her students mercial, instrument and instructor’s ratings, including all ground amusingly indicates). instructor certificates, in her pocket; she was very exited and Not only does Margaret love to fly, but she loves to fly fast! grateful and became the first woman to command a 737 for A cabinet in her San Pedro home is crammed with trophies from Indian Air. 70, or so, air races; some with her daughters as copilot, some This is only a summary of Margaret Callaway’s lifelong dedi­ against them as competitors. cation. For the records, she stands behind Commercial Pilot Margo remembers clearly the “Powder Puff Derby” from License #501149 with her heart and soul. For us, she will Lawrence, Mass., to Spokane, Wash., in 1959: “My mother and always be Margaret Callaway, a woman pioneer in aviation. -$• MEDICAL

system is neither well adapted to providing the pressure required More about g Force to pump the blood away from the brain and back to the heart, BARBARA WILPER nor to pump the blood uphill to the feet. The result is excess Greater St. Louis Chapter blood in the head, flushed face, headache, ringing in the ears, and little blood flow to the feet. Generally, you feel uncomfort­ ATURE HAS OPTIMIZED THE HUMAN BODY for op­ able or sick and turn back right side up. erating on or near the earth under its own power. Without When the excess g’s (>1) are from the head to the foot, the Ngoing into the physics, the earth exerts a pull equal to an blood tends to pool at the lower extremities and the heart cannot acceleration of 32 feet per second at sea level. The pull is con­ get enough blood to the head. When the brain does not get enough tinuous. It is this pull which keeps us on the earth and defines oxygen from the limited blood supply, it shuts down. The first what we call weight. It always pulls toward the center of the thing to be affected is vision, resulting in “gray out,” then “black­ earth. For convenience of this discussion, this “one time the ac­ out,” followed by loss of consciousness. celeration due to gravity” is called one “g” and used as a unit. What about that fall stop stuff? When free falling, you are The body is designed to counter this force. The heart is sized falling at one g. Velocity is increasing, but acceleration is con­ to be able to pump the nutritive and temperature control fluid stant. During the fall, air pressure from the mass of the air may (blood) up to the brain, down to the organs and legs, cause damage, but not g ’s. The g ’s occur when you and out to the arms. The skeletal structure is sized decelerate from xx ft/sec to 0 ft/sec. In any land­ to support the weight against this force. The muscles It’s not ing, normal or forced, deceleration is from the and sinews are the right size, density and strength the fall touchdown speed to stop in some period of time. to maintain the body pieces in a fixed relative posi­ The object is to make the transition smooth enough tion while allowing smooth movement and shock that and the time long enough to keep the deceleration absorbing elasticity. As long as the body stays within gets you. below about 3.5 g’s. Many people can survive a a tolerance (1.5 to 2 gs), everything works fine and nine g impact from the nose o f the aircraft. For this the body takes care of itself. Most people cannot It’s the reason, aircraft are required to absorb a nine g im­ walk, run, or even ride a horse with enough accel­ pact without collapsing the cabin. The surface of eration to cause a problem. Jumping or falling off a sudden water is hard. Ask any seaplane pilot or person who cliff is not considered normal behavior. stop! had done a “belly flop” from a diving board. It also Modern man has, however, created machines has a very high resistance, so it tends to decelerate which cause changes in velocity well in excess of the aircraft very fast. Additionally, landing gear act the rate for which the body is designed. The effect of these mul­ like arresting hooks, causing a sharp, sudden deceleration and tiple g forces depends on the direction o f the force (front to back, nose-over. back to front, head to toe, toe to head, rotational). Tolerance for In conclusion, let me cite my own experience with a forced multiple g’s has broad individual differences and can be improved landing. Aircraft was a Mooney Super 21, engine out. Approach by pilot actions or pilot equipment (e.g., fighter aircraft pilots). to plowed, tilled field. Approach speed, normal for the aircraft, The body is used to coping with a one g force directed to­ approx. 70 mph. Landing “roll” (measured by highway patrol) ward the feet. It is not very good at yaw rotation. When the g 60 feet. This was one of the smoothest landings we ever made— force is not as expected, it requires more from the body to counter and the shortest. There was no major damage to the aircraft and it. Every component seems to be “heavier” or in the wrong di­ no injury. rection from where it belongs. Let’s take a simple example like standing on your head. The Barbara Wilper is a Human Factors Engineer for McDonnell Douglas one g force now pulls from the toe to the head. The most suscep­ Aerospace, Tactical Aircraft and Missiles. She holds a masters degree tible part of the body is the liquid blood; it flows downhill. The in psychology and is a member o f the Greater St. Louis Chapter.

Join the 99s in Norfolk, Virginia, for Convention ’94 July 6- Who are the women of The 99s? They’re pilots— both professional pilots and pilots who fly just for fun. They are pilots who are mechanics, flight instructors, air traffic controllers, lawyers, doctors, executives, homemakers, engineers, administrative assistants.. Ninety-Nines are decision makers, women from enormously varied backgrounds who share one common interest and accomplishment: They fly! received special awards in school or community life, be sure to Job Applications include those, noting dates and locations. KAREN M. KAHN Do not abbreviate anything except the most obvious items. Santa Barbara Chapter You may know you went to CVHS, but Custom Airlines has no idea of who or what that may be. You want to interest your read­ APERWORK, PAPERWORK. It seems to be a never end­ ers not annoy them or raise questions in their mind. ing chore in our daily lives. When it comes to job hunting, When you get to the job history section, be sure to include all Pyour "paper pushing" skills will help you advance if you requested details. Your supervisor’s name and phone number, even pay close attention to detail. When clients come to us for career if your parting was less than pleasant. Reasons for leaving should counseling, one of the first things we do is ask them to complete be short and to the point: “Better job, pay raise, company ceased the paperwork. Remember, for the most part, your first impres­ operations, position eliminated." Whatever the case, state it clearly. sion will be based on your paperwork, be it a resume or employ­ Normally, jobs are listed in chronological order with the most ment application. This is your opportunity to dazzle them and recent first. Many employers ask that you list all previous em­ pique their interest in you and your skills. ployment for the past five or 10 years and explain any periods of Some employers work strictly off resumes (which we’ve dis­ unemployment. If you need more space, use a blank sheet and cussed in a previous column) while others go straight to a standard format it to mimic the employment section on the application. If or customized employment application to leam the facts and fig­ they only ask for five years of job history, don’t give them 10. ures they’ll need to make their decision. Using an application will This is a test to see if you can follow instructions. also provide them with a level playing field against which to judge Most pilot applications will have a flight time section or grid. all applicants. List your flight times in whole numbers; no tenths, please. Be So take advantage of this “starting line” and begin by making sure your columns and rows total correctly. Describe the air­ your application neat, concise and craft types with proper designa­ easily readable. First impressions are tions such as PA28, BE55, C l72 important. When you receive the ap­ When it comes to or whatever. plication, begin by making two cop­ job hunting, your When you have finished your ies of each page that will require in­ “paper pushing” draft copy, have someone who formation from you. Now you can skills will help you knows you review it, as well as work on your copies and fill in all advance if you someone who doesn’t. Find out your statistics in pencil, making if you’ve omitted anything im­ pay close attention changes as necessary. portant or included something Start by reading the instructions to detail. confusing or misleading. You carefully and highlight any important want your application to show points. This application may well be you in the best light and raise no a test in itself. Can you follow instructions? If it says to enclose concerns about your qualifications. copies of your licenses and medical, be sure to do just that. Too Finally, when your application is ready to mail, have a friend many times we’ll find that applicants haven’t paid close atten­ review it one last time to make sure it is complete with all enclo­ tion to details we consider very important. sures required, sufficient postage and ready to show. If you’re in “Hmmm...” muses the personnel specialist. “No attention to a hurry or want to impress a prospective employer, you can send detail. Did not follow instructions. Is this an indication of how your application package by air express. However, don’t make this person will handle a job with us?” the mistake of choosing a competing firm if you’re applying to a Unless you find instructions to the contrary, complete the company that’s in the shipping business. Use their proprietary application with a good quality typewriter. If necessary, go to a service! Mailing your application to Airborne Express via Fed­ local copy or print shop and use an electric typewriter with a eral Express is uncool! carbon ribbon. You’ll be working off the completed rough draft Remember, no application is a snap. They all require a lot of you’ve made earlier. Both the rough draft and the final copy time and work. But then, if the job is worth it, you’ll find your should be proofread by someone other than yourself, hopefully, close attention to detail will pay big rewards. by another pilot. You want to be sure that you’ve given yourself every advantage possible. Karen Kahn is a captain with a major U.S. carrier. Type-rated As you work on your rough draft, be sure to complete each in the MD-80 and Lockheed JetStar, she holds a Gold Seal CFII block or mark N/A (not applicable) if a particular question does and is rated in gliders, seaplanes and helicopters. She runs not apply to you. Try to give the reader a complete picture of Aviatin Career Counseling, a career guidance and interview your situation by including all pertinent information. If you’ve counseling company based in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Corrections and Clarifications There is a typo in the Jan/Feb Medical Facts article on page 15 at the top of the Bev Sharp has called my attention to an error in a "key sentence" of her Position second column, it should read “ 1.000 to 2,000 yards." instead of “ 1,000 to 1.000 Statement in the second column, middle of page 12 of the March/April issue yards." Sorry for the error. which should have read: “Once we find out what our members want from the organization, then we can focus our energies — perhaps on safety or flying On page 16 of the March/April issue, the Welcome Breakfast is listed incor­ activities” instead of “Once we find out what our members want from the orga­ rectly as Wednesday at 8 a.m. It is Thursday at 8 a.m. Thanks to Faye Gillis nization, perhaps we can then focus our energy on safety or flying activities." Wells for pointing out our error. My apologies for any problem this may have caused. — Editor 99s Career Data Bank CAROLYN PASQUALINO AVIATION CAREER SERVICES CHAIRMAN

HE 99S CAREER DATA BANK was started to help 99s overcome the “Good Old Boy” job network that exists in aviation. While this is a great idea, it has not been working Tvery well as yet. The response from you has been outstanding; however, finding employers to use the service has been rather underwhelming. Those of you working at FBOs, corporate departments, etc., need to encourage your employers to use our network.

Use job counseling services Captain Carolyn Pasquatino, Chicago Area Chapter, and 1st Officer There are several counseling services available to help you Kathy Rauth. Minnesota Chapter, shown here at 35,000feet over in your job hunt. Ninety-Nine Karen K ahn’s AVIATION CAREER northern California on United Flight It1866from Oakland to COUNSELING offers 99s a 25 percent discount as does AIR, INC. Portland, Ore. AIR INC. deals strictly with airline careers, while Karen can guide you in several areas of aviation careers. (See their ads on inside your section of the country, or, if you're willing to move, send back cover for further information.) them to everyone. Whatever direction you decide to pursue, you’ll probably start It may take several dozen to get a response, but keep trying. at a local airport giving flight instruction. I know not everyone Persistence does pay off. I applied to airlines for almost seven wants to do this, but it is the most logical starting point. I would years and even kept applying during furloughs. It paid off for advise making sure your local FBO has a multi-engine trainer, me, since I was hired in the first month my airline started hiring and a charter department would be an added bonus. If you want after a six year hiatus. to be a corporate or airline pilot, you are going to need lots of multi-engine time. Network with your flying friends If you have friends working for the regionals, ask them what Talk with other pilots at your airport they did to get hired. They may provide valuable guidelines on Don’t overlook the pilots that have airplanes based at your what their company likes and dislikes. airport. They will need BFRs and may be interested in other The airline hiring picture is improving after a rather dismal ratings such as an instrument or commercial. Does that Baron couple of years. The majors will have lots of retirements in the owner fly a lot in his business, but isn’t instrument rated? Offer next few years and will start hiring away from the regionals. to go with him when the weather is questionable. Better yet, do Since the military isn’t training as many pilots as in the past, the flight for him and let him stay behind at the office. I used to much of the airline hiring will come from the regionals. do a lot of this type of flying. Fly to that nearby airport with Opportunities for women in aviation have never been better, airline service and pick up his passengers. I made many flights but you will have to work hard for every hour you get and to OKC, TUL and DFW doing this for several aircraft owners may have to create jobs for yourselves along the way. Keep and built up a lot of multi time doing it. flying and don’t give up! I can’t think of any other job I’d rather Don’t be afraid to try to create this type of flying. Many air­ be doing! craft owners have probably never even thought about having someone else do these flights for them, but to a busy business­ Carolyn Pasqualino, Chicago Area Chapter, started flying in man, you just might be an idea whose time has come. This is a 1974 in Ada, Okla., as a freshman in college. She married her good way to meet other corporate pilots who rarely advertise flight instructor and started flying professionally in 1978. She jobs for additional pilots their company needs if they already worked as a charter pilot and corporate pilot before hiring on at know of someone they can hire. United in January 1985. Started as 727flight engineer, then 737 1st officer, 7571767 1st officer. She made captain a year ago on Apply to the airlines the 737-300. She has flown over 50 different types and has owned So now you’ve been doing instructing and pilot service and several airplanes. She currently owns a Cessna 120 and a Beech have built up a couple of hundred hours in that twin. The next Debonair. She is a member of the Executive Council of the logical step, if you are pursuing the airlines, is to send out appli­ International Society of Women Airline Pilots. You may write to cations to the regional airlines. Send them to all the airlines in Carolyn at III I Edgewood Circle, Rockford, IL 61108.

Special Notice: All 99s, citizens of Atchison, and other interested persons are cordially invited to an open house and reception honoring our Charter Members on Saturday, June 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum 223 N. Terrace, Atchison, Kansas. On behalf of all Ninety-Nines worldwide, welcome to the Lisa Irene Kenny West Canada - British Columbia Coast Elma Kozak West Canada - British Columbia Coast greatest group of women you could find anywhere. We Amy LaBoda Southeast - Florida Suncoast encourage you to actively participate in your local Chapter Marilyn Ann Lee North Central - Indiana Dunes and/or Section activities, and we're looking forward to Jane K. Letendre New England - Connecticut meeting you and getting to know you better! Sylvia Jean Lowe Mid-Atlantic - Keystone Hope Elena Lowery South Central - Louisiana Tech Lady Lindys — Lu Hollander, president Luella Arlene Lowther Northwest - Crater Lakes Diane Gabrielle Luboff Southwest - Sedona Red Rockettes February and March Abby L. Malone Mid-Atlantic - Eastern Pennsylvania Paulette M. Martin Northwest - Alaska Judith Chewning Ballard Southeast - Section Member Patricia Kay Mathes South Central - Section Member Denise L. Bansemer Southeast - Florida Suncoast Karen M. McDaniel Mid-Atlantic - Section Member Suzanne Marie Barnes Southwest - San Gabriel Valley Gillian Anne Merrill Southeast - Kitty Hawk Kelly Barrera Southeast - Firstcoast Carol Might South Central - Oklahoma Rhoda M. Batson Southwest - Sedona Red Rockettes Heather Ann Miller South Central - Colorado Jeannie Lee Batto Southwest - Mount Diablo Linette M. 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Cox Mid-Atlantic - Western Pennsylvania Margaret Ann Pinotti Southwest - San Gabriel Valley Joan Craft North Central - All-Ohio Franziska Hefti Plimpton Member at Large Dawn Criddle Southeast - North Georgia Helene Beth Porche Southwest - Alameda Loma Fisher Dailey South Central - Aspen Katherine Elizabeth Prewitt Southwest - Fullerton Cecilia Marie Dalzell New England - Connecticut Anita C. Province Southwest - Section Member Barbara Darr Mid-Atlantic - Shenandoah Valley Cheryl Lynne Radey Southeast - Florida Suncoast Doris T. Degarmo-Schell Northwest - Crater Lake Flyers Lisa Rae Reece New England - Katahdin Wings Erica S. Derby Southwest - Coyote Country Carol Ann Reukauf Southwest - Antelope Valley Nettie Durant Dickerson Southeast - Carolinas Patricia Clare Roetzler North Central - Minnesota Marian R. DuToit East Canada - Maple Leaf Mary A. Roger North Central - Chicago Area June Marie Evans South Central - Omaha Area Kari Ladene Rubin Southwest - Coachella Valley Sally Holt Evarts Southwest - Nevada High Sierra Barbara S. Ryan Mid-Atlantic - Old Dominion Gwenda Nell Falls Southeast - North Georgia Sonja Louise Sabels Southwest - Golden West Garrie Jo Ferency Southeast - Florida Spaceport Maria Irene Schmidt-Rieders North Central - Greater St. Louis Andrea Lyn Ferguson East Canada - First Canadian Karin Norberta Schonfelder North Central - Greater Detroit Area Patricia Boyd Fields Southeast - Section Member Shirley Schreiber Mid-Atlantic - Section Member Amy Margaret Fischer Southeast - Florida Spaceport Diane Marie Schurr Northwest - Mount Tahoma Amy Louise Fraher Southwest - Section Member Christina Marie Sealy South Central - Colorado Michele Evelyn Gaffney Mid-Atlantic - Section Member Karen Elizabeth Sem South Central - Dallas Redbird Kristine Rene Gentry Southeast - Tennessee Margaret M. 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Hilton South Central - Louisiana Tech Lady Lindy Deborah Blackwell Waldrop Southeast - Carolinas Priscilla Bridget Holl Mid-Atlantic - Eastern Pennsylvania M. Margaret Warner New York-New Jersey - North Jersey Sandra K. Holmes Southwest - Coyote Country Heather K. Weichiechowski New England - Connecticut Michelle Jenae Hooper Southwest - Fresno Chris Wellons South Central - Colorado Helen Louise Horsey Southwest - San Gabriel Valley Linda Susan Wheeler Southwest - Santa Barbara Heather Leigh Hutton Southeast - North Georgia Deborah West Williams Southeast - Section Member Laara Ireland West Canada - Vancouver Island Debra Lou Williams Southwest - Aloha Mindy Beth Jacobson South Central - Colorado Tracie L. Wilson South Central - Austin Kathleen A. James East Canada - Eastern Ontario Anne Kathryn Witcher Southwest - Las Vegas Valley Karole K. Jensen Southeast - Carolinas Susan Marie Witwer North Central - Section Member Christine Johnson Southeast - Florida Spaceport Jennifer Ann Wroblewski North Central - Indiana Prudence Hostetter Kelly South Central - Golden Triangle Ellen P. Yager Mid-Atlantic - Shenandoah Valley Mitzi Lyn Kemp Southwest - Coyote Country Kristine Nicole Yetke Southeast - North Georgia APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP The Ninety-Nines® Inc. International Women Pilots

Any woman shall be eligible for membership in the Corporation if she is of good character, is approved by the Board of Directors, and can show satisfactory evidence that she meets the following qualifications: (1) Holds a pilot certificate of recreational or higher grade, or an equivalent certificate issued by the appropriate government authority entitling her to fly either heavier or lighter-than-air aircraft; (2) Is recommended by a member; (3) Agrees to abide by the Bylaws, Standing Rules and Policies of the Corporation, with no recourse against the Corporation, officers or members thereof; (4) Pays initiation fees, annual dues and Section dues where applicable. Approval of the membership application entitles the applicant to become a Section Member or Member-at-Large. Chapter member­ ship requires Chapter approval. Annual Membership Renewal is subject to all of the above considerations.

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Total Hours______New Rating and/or Flight Review . Date Type of Certificate .... Private Recreational Commercial ATP Ratings & Limitations . . .. □ ASEL ASES AMEL AMES Instrument □ Glider Balloon Helicopter Gyro Flight Instructor...... □ Airplane Instrument Rotor Glider MEL Ground Instructor...... Basic Advanced 11 Instrument FAA Flight Examiner . .. .. □ Private Commercial Helicopter Glider ASEL ASES AMEL AMES Instrument Written Other Type Ratings

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Mail to: Ninety-Nines, P.O. Box 965, 7100 Terminal Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73159-0965 USA. Phone 405-685-7969. Fax 405-685-7985. THE GREATEST THING ABOUT BEING A NINETY-NINE IS

The greatest thing about being a 99 is ex­ The greatest thing about the 99s is the ter­ The greatest thing about the 99s is more hilaration, elation, understanding, positive rific network of flying women I’ve met than one thing. It’s the wonderful friend­ sharing, friendship and love. Not so, you from all over the world! ships formed throughout the years— say! What about— turmoil, uncompromis­ — Cathy Fraser, Montreal Chapter friends to confide in, to laugh and cry ing opposition, confusion, selfishness and with, to support and to work with. Flying destructive attitudes? The greatest thing about the 99s is inspi­ together and experiencing “ups and This is part of being a 99. Our ability ration. downs” enhances these friendships. In ad­ to compromise, survive and overcome — Gene Nora Jessen, Idaho Chapter dition, working with young people to in­ obstacles. And believe me, we have crease their awareness of aviation and overcome! This fine old historical orga­ pique their interest is another great thing The best thing about the 99s is that it gives nization deserves the best. We are the best! us the opportunity to learn, grow and make about the 99s. Our love of flying and of our sister pi­ a difference in a loving community. Where —Alexis Koehler lots is the redeeming factor that will lead else can so many learn—civics in a real Florida Spaceport Chapter us into the future. time environment; public speaking, orga­ — Nancy Wright nization skills; administrative skills; and The greatest thing about the 99s is—the Florida Suncoast Chapter fund raising— while honing piloting skills positive impact the organization has made and having fun! on my growth as an individual. The greatest thing about the Ninety-Nines — Barbara Mead, North Jersey Chapter —Lu Hollander, Oklahoma Chapter is— flying and friendship. In the 16 years I have been flying (and a member of the The greatest thing about being a Ninety- The greatest thing about the 99s is oppor­ 99s), I have made so many new friends Nine is networking. At WIA in Orlando, tunity: Opportunity to grow as a pilot and that I’ve doubled my Christmas card list. the best thing was talking it up with the as a leader; opportunity to know other My 99 friends are spread from Australia young pilots, and the second best thing fascinating women with similar interests to New York; from Alaska to Texas and was visiting with us oldies. both locally and all over the world; Florida. We join together because of our — Doris Abbate, Long Island Chapter opportunity for scholarships for some love of flying, but we share our careers, our women; opportunity to encourage and sup­ expertise and interests. port others and the opportunity to further The greatest thing about the 99s is the — Carolyn Carpp safety and education in general aviation bright, talented and dedicated women who Western Washington Chapter to the benefit of all. belong to the organization. — Gay I Henze — Joan Lynum The greatest thing about the 99s is shar­ Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter British Columbia Coast Chapter ing of aviation experiences, mentoring, friendships, camaraderie, and educating The greatest thing about the 99s is as­ The greatest thing about the 99s is the op­ the public. sociating with individuals who enjoy portunity to meet and get to know other —Joyce Wells, Bay Cities Chapter the love of flying. They are always vi­ women pilots, to be able to share ideas brant, exciting women from all walks and experiences with women who under­ The greatest “thing” about being a 99? of life who always love the wonderful stand and appreciate them, and to build Really, it must read th ings. W hen a joys of flight. lifelong friendships from many different group of 99s meets, even for the first time, —A. Lee Orr, Blue Ridge Chapter parts of the country. there is instant rapport and immediate kin­ —Judy Reinhart, Austin Chapter ship. Sharing our special interest breaks What I like about the 99s is they are a down any barriers that might exist in unique group of very special women. I like The greatest thing about the 99s: During other groups. the opportunity to meet individuals of the past year, I had the pleasure of seeing And ready to be of assistance? Let me many backgrounds, experiences and oc­ two new chapters of young women added count the ways. Personally, I have used cupations— all pilots of varied experience to the New England Section: Katahdin my roster to contact members in locations from different periods in our history. Wings in the Portland, Maine area and where I have had a need or request. Having had charter members as mentors Webster Women Flyers at Webster Col­ Ninety-Nines never hesitate, but move to and close friends will always enrich my lege in Nashua, N.H. be of service. life. Wherever we go in our travels, there In both cases, the 99s were approached And work? Ninety-Nines working to­ is always a “friend” in the directory to con­ because the women needed a friendly gether are an unbeatable team, no matter tact. We are never strangers; no 99 is ever framework of understanding and support how menial (on knees for hours on hot alone, never a stranger in a strange place. wherein they could pursue their love of tarmac painting a Compass Rose) or un­ — Lois A. Erickson, Mt. Shasta Chapter dertaking a huge responsibility such as flying in a variety of ways in a male domi­ Section Hosting or Air Race Classic stop. nated environment. The greatest thing about the 99s is their Our members are special and wonderful. The greatest thing about the 99s: The uniqueness of having a common bond: the 1 am fortunate to be a 99. 99s could offer them precisely the kind of love of flight! — Gini Sutherland framework they needed and wanted. — Constance Wilds Greater Detroit Chapter —Mildred Ferree Eastern New England Chapter Florida Goldcoast Chapter ing list is needed to obtain a plan of mutual benefit to you and Benefits, benefits, benefits our organization, we give them FAA’s public mailing list of MARILYN SMITH women pilots. International Membership Chairman Benefits for International members e’re getting great feedback from the Survey Response Since some discount plans of companies in the U.S. do not Cards. By the end of March, we had received almost apply for use by non-U.S. members or for use in other than the W 500 and several continue to arrive each day. Survey Re­ U.S., let me know who I should contact in your country to at­ sponse Cards must be received by June I to be included in the tempt similar arrangements. Make sure you provide enough in­ summary report which will be printed in the July/Aug issue. formation so I can contact them by mail. One interesting thing we have learned from the Survey Re­ sponse Cards is the fact that we must do a better job of communi­ Members seeking career assistance cating with you regarding benefits and services available to you. See article entitled “99s Career Data Bank” By Carolyn Pasqualino, our Aviation Career Services Chairman, for the lat­ We'd like you to know... est on this subject. • Whenever you use the discount plan of any organization for car rental, hotel rooms, life insurance, aircraft insurance, “Post-It” Project telephone discounts, etc., not only do you realize a saving We’re looking for your reports on the number of public through group rates, but the organization receives General Aviation airports at which your Chap­ back a small percentage of each dollar you spend. ter/Section has placed a 99s recruitment poster and If several thousand women use our plans, the dol­ membership applications. Note that the target date lars we get back will really add up! for optimum coverage of these airports in your ar­ Because the size of an organization's member­ eas has been extended to May 31. Please see that ship and/or their usage of plans varies, the rebate your reporting is in to me by June 1. percentage rate offered to an organization may vary as well. So that one organization does not feel pe­ Projects and programs resource file nalized because their rebate percentage may be This is a new resource we have started so that lower than another, all organizations must agree to you don’t have to reinvent the wheel on something keep their rebate rates confidential. We will greatly someone else has already invented and used. We appreciate members not asking for this piece of in­ already have brochures and related materials for formation and understanding why we are unable to Sign up a new use in recruitment and orientation of both mem­ provide it. bers and student pilots; a glossary of 99s’ terms for • We asked for your preference on discount plans member with the new members and student pilots; a game, “Avia­ because we want to set up plans which you want tion Pictionary;” and a questionnaire for finding out and will use since they obviously will generate the new application what the members in your Chapter like or would most income for the 99s. And that’s why— through form on the like to have changed within the Chapter—a good our monthly mailings to Governors and Chapter tool for solving member retention problems. Chairmen—we have been asking for feedback on preceding page. We’re also seeking any written SOPs, etc., for your preference for the use of this rebate income flying events, instructional programs, special ac­ (i.e., defray cost of our Directory, produce interim tivities unique to your Chapter, or anything else you newsletter in between bimonthly issues of magazine, run recruit­ feel would assist another Chapter looking for something new to ing ads in aviation magazines, 21st Century Fund, etc.). try. Send yours to me. When I receive a sufficient variety of • Although companies offering some of the benefits our materials, we’ll publish a list of these resources, available to all. members would like do not provide income rebates, they do pro­ vide substantial savings on services and products we want or Occupations and interests networking directory need as pilots. Jacque Boyd is Chairman of this new project which will be a Since our efforts will be ongoing for quite some time to set way you can use the vast knowledge possessed by participating up a full menu of benefits, we will provide you with an updated 99 members when you need information, when you want a ser­ “Schedule of Benefits” in each issue of the magazine which you vice that a 99 might render or a product she might sell, are look­ can clip out to keep in your wallet for handy reference. ing for information or guidance on a special skill or career. The If you don’t see one on the list you’d like, let us know and potential is endless for “99s helping 99s.” More on this later. we'll do our best to add it. If you did not give us this information on your Survey Response Card, you can still drop a note to me “1,000 more in ’94” campaign to indicate your preferences. Our list of new members from January 1 to the end of March • Some companies with plans request our member mailing totals 150. W e’re on our way to 1,000! Let’s keep rolling... and list to do periodic marketing directly by phone or mail, but we don't hesitate to firew'all it and pick up the pace! ■§■ strictly adhere to our Bylaws which prohibit this. When a mail­ Board comment: Membership forms currently designate the $1 for Call sign: FORUM, Frequency: 121.99 WPFC as a donation, which means that the $1 is optional. Our mem­ “Dedicated to direct communication with bership form has recently been revised and appears elsewhere in this our leaders and between our members.” issue of the magazine.

COMPILED BY COMMENTS: BYLAWS REWRITE MARILYN SMITH, PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR This subject appeared in one prior issue from two contributing mem­ bers; three additional members have commented on this subject since. NOTAM: Member input and discussions at the Spring Board Board comment: At least one of the professionals whom we will uti­ Meeting resulted in a goal-based decision to establish a more lize has indicated her input will be provided at no cost to the organiza­ specific form at for Forum. This decision was made (1) to tion. Otherwise, the budget provides an amount for professional fees enable a greater focus on solutions rather than space­ and these professional services would be paid from that already bud­ consuming dialogue on concerns, when solutions to them geted amount. are what we seek, and (2) to enable greater member-partici- A uthor’s com m ent: (refers to her article on page 14 of Nov/Dec issue) pation in managing our organization. Forum’s purpose and Yes, we may very well be over-extending our energies, funds and re­ objectives are unchanged. sources. Hopefully, our team of professionals will make recommenda­ tions to facilitate our purposes more effectively. REQUIRED OUTLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO FORUM: Delaware Corporate Law requires that we address the business and Contributor - Name, address and phone Subject - If contributions on it have previously appeared, use the same title; administration of the organization at an Annual Meeting, including the if not, provide one. members’ right to amend the rules and policies of the organization. (Proceed with A or B below): In asking members to restrict proposals for such changes, the inten­ (A) Your suggestion for something new or something to change tion was: (1) to avoid closing the door on proposals to amend the By­ Describe in 100 words or less laws which may inadvertently inhibit our goal of “an ever-expanding Support statement - State in 100 words or less how it would better membership,” and (2) to allow us to open the door to opportunities for support Goal of AN EVER-EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP. (Complete Goal Statement appears on page 3) the organization to meet the needs and interests of today’s women in Comments sought from - State all you are seeking (i.e.. Board Mem­ aviation by expanding our purposes or enhancing those already in place. bership, a specific titled position). Do not use names of individuals. M em ber com m ent: There was an excellent set of Bylaws done in 1992 (B) Comment on prior contribution of others - State in 100 words or less with professional input. However, last year and again this year we find your goal-based opinion about another's prior contribution appearing reasons to change them, followed by another planned complete rewrite. in Forum and the logic supporting your opinion. This constant changing causes unusually long Annual Meetings, result­ Mail contribution or comment to: Forum Editor, Pine Shadows Airpark, 3661 Runway Street, NE, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 ing in a “constraint” on our Goal (declining attendance at Conventions and declining membership). Member comment: Informal conversations at our ’93 Convention in Portland surfaced the need for us to “keep it simple,’’which leads to the thought that “leadership" of 1,000 or 10,000 need not be complicated. In the Dec. ’92 issue, our President’s message said, “Keep the opera­ COMMENTS: 66/STUDENT PILOT MEMBERSHIP tion of the organization simple, not more and more complex”; “that This subject appeared in one prior issue from four contributing mem­ friendship does not require a lot of rules and laws for its existence;” and bers; one additional member has commented on this subject since. “let’s drop our big business image...and get back to the real purposes Board comment: The Board rationale for this proposal is that once for which our organization stands.” I am anxious to see suggestions soloed, student pilots are responsible for the operation of their aircraft (solutions) appear in Forum which would simplify our operation. Per­ and conformance with appropriate government regulations. Their need haps we could operate under established rules (i.e., Roberts’) to elimi­ for supporting female role models (99s) to achieve their pilot’s certifi­ nate or lessen the need for changes in the Bylaws and related potential cate is in keeping with the purpose of the 99s to provide support and for controversy. encouragement to women pilots. Member comment: Perhaps by simplification of our regulations (as it To provide them with an additional step to full membership, student appears is proposed), simplification of the election procedures (which pilots would not wear the official 99 pin nor hold office. Thus, they would appear to prevent a greater potential source of viable candidates), and have something else to reach for after acquiring their pilot’s certificate. other changes, we can achieve an organization which offers greater In addition, as members, student pilots would be covered under enjoyment for its members. our insurance policy for 99s events. Currently, they are not cov­ ered if they want to participate with us in any activity requiring COMMENTS: GOAL/CORE PROBLEM insurance. Member comment: Lowering the requirements for membership could This subject appeared in two prior issues from five contributing cause us to lose our purpose for being. Ninety-Nines are recognized members. Three additional members have commented on this subject and respected for their pilot achievements. Is this an instance of sacri­ since. ficing something for the sake of quantity? Let us first address the re­ Board Comment: Please refer to the Board response in the March/ cruitment of those already eligible for membership but not yet among April issue of the Ninety-Nine NEWS to an earlier question regarding our ranks. the single goal we identified, ever increasing membership. All of our purposes or objectives (including our original purpose) are advanced by that single goal. At the Convention in Norfolk, Board COMMENTS: REVISED MEMBER APPLICATION members will be available to discuss the workshop and the steps we This subject appeared in one prior issue from one contributing mem­ took to identify both our core problem and our goal. ber. No additional members have commented on this since. Board comment: The Board needed to focus on, verbalize and realize that there are differing opinions and expectations within the member­ relate facts (including finances) so that a potential need for other less ship, and realize that it is necessary to listen to all points of view (whether direct, less reliable methods of communication does not materialize. majority or minority) before making major decisions. Utilizing a facilitator removes emotion, separates fact from opin­ COMMENTS: NCWA ion, challenges perceptions and deals with issues rather than personali­ This subject appeared in one prior issue from two contributing mem­ ties, contributing significantly to pinpointing a core problem for which bers; three additional members have commented on this subject since. we are currently developing and evaluating solutions. Member comment: The inclusion of this subject in a prior issue leads That core problem was recently defined more accurately as “the me to wonder if we aren’t addressing the potential of a possible future way in which a major event—a change (becoming a nonprofit 501(c)(3) problem that may never materialize if we were to focus first on those tax-exempt entity) was instituted long ago,” significantly altering the problems we presently have. Perhaps their solutions would render this stated “purpose” we formerly had and causing it to appear abandoned subject unworthy of further attention or dialogue. in favor of a new one. NCWA’s structure is completely different than ours, and they most Unanticipated and undetected disturbances (in a ripple effect) re­ certainly will not be undertaking many of the activities we do, as their sulted from this first major operational change in our organization’s membership is not specifically oriented to pilots as is ours. Nor is their history. That discovery taught us that sometimes things which may be basis for membership or purpose focused on possessing or acquiring good can cause negative side effects if people aren’t first introduced to piloting skills but rather on a multitude of interests relevant to the field an idea for a change and then provided opportunity for dialogue and of aviation. thorough consideration of their input before a decision is made and a Loyalty and integrity of our members currently, previously and pos­ change instituted. sibly in the future serving our membership should not be questioned Since then, several other significant events (changes) have also oc­ merely because they belong to NCWA. Rather, any member should be curred by a “decision and announcement” process, inhibiting their com­ regarded relative to her prior and present deeds within the 99s. Any­ plete acceptance by the general membership. thing beyond that would appear to be unwarranted/unjust speculation. A preventive solution we’ve developed and implemented is expanded It is not at all uncommon, with such a multitude of aviation organi­ two-way communication between the Board, the Council of Governors zations in existence, for people to be members of several whose pur­ and the general membership. This will enable ideas and input to be poses are aligned with their thinking. This is an accepted fact in many exchanged and considered before any major decisions are made. The organizations rather than a concern they contemplate. Our adoption of Board is presently seeking a solution to the core problem. such an attitude might reflect greater wisdom at this time. M em ber com ment: I was heartened to see that the Board has agreed to Member comment: I share the concern contained in a prior issue, but make decisions on the basis of the original goals of the organization. I not to the extent that such an organization should not exist. However, I look forward to their seeking our members’ greater involvement in the am of the opinion that those of us actively involved in the internal work­ decision process. ings of 99s should refrain from active involvement in NCWA, as it is Member comment: Past occasions of the Board making decisions with­ not in the best interests of either organization for a person to be organi­ out benefit and consideration of members' input led to “constraints” zationally active in both. A primary reason for this belief is the fact that we are still attempting to eliminate. Elimination of this practice and both organizations will be expending effort to recruit members from a simplifying our operations would further a climate of harmony within common source—women pilots. our organization. Also, the time might be upon us to rethink our membership restric­ I am sure that the goals of 99s remain as stated by our founders in tions and consider relaxing them to permit membership from a larger 1929—”to provide a close relationship among women pilots and unite source of women, not just pilots. There are many women who are not them in any movement that may be for their benefit and that of aviation and never will be pilots; yet they inculcate in girls a love of aviation in general.” and its opportunities. Surely we could develop some fonn of member­ Facilitator comment: Please note there is a difference between “pur­ ship involvement for them and student pilots, too, which would be of pose” statements and a “goal." An organization has one goal that per­ benefit to our organization. petuates its existence. At the same time, an organization serves one or Member comment: I am glad there is an organization for women in a variety of purposes—interests to be pursued as a team effort. It is aviation, such as NCWA, for certainly there are many opportunities in our Goal (an ever-expanding membership) which constantly provides the field of aviation other than as a pilot. the team.

CONTRIBUTION: AMELIA EARHART HOUSE COMMENTS: LETTERS Three contributions were submitted on this subject. Two constituted This subject appeared in two prior issues from three contributing suggestions to divest ourselves of ownership and deed it over to the members; two additional members have commented on this subject Atchison Historical Society; one constituted a view that interference since. with efforts to retain it should be our biggest concern. Subsequent Board Member comment: I generally concur with the concerns stated re­ Meeting discussions, however, have surfaced other considerations and garding the magazine no longer printing “verbatim” letters. The point alternatives that might result in different opinions by some members is well taken. However, I question the use of our magazine as the most than they previously held. Therefore, we would ask that anyone wish­ appropriate vehicle for discussing organizational issues, etc. Perhaps, ing to contribute a suggestion on this subject do so after becoming in­ with leadership's insight and greater understanding of the need for two- formed on the Board’s recent discussion, finding and resulting action way communication, they may also discover a less “public” vehicle while a viable “win/win” solution is sought. through which our dialogues on concerns, problems or questions could The objective of any contemplated solution will be to sufficiently be conveyed (i.e., via Council of Governors, or directly to the Board satisfy significant concerns expressed by our members (regardless of and then via the Council of Governors). “positions” they support) so that we can be confident it is the best solu­ Member comment: I am glad to see that information of value to the tion for us and the future of the A.E. House. -if- membership is now contained in the magazine. We need a vehicle to Wilmington, Del., to Windsor group. Louise has made 433 over­ Never too young Locks, Conn., to visit Linda ocean flights delivering light air­ Luchs, a 99 who had moved al­ craft to Europe, Africa, Australia most 11 years ago. Once all air­ and Asia. She gave pointers on craft arrived safely, the group had planning and executing giant hops lunch and proceeded to visit the across the ocean. Louise obtained New England Air Museum. her pilot’s certificate in 1939, taught advanced navigation to RAF crews Australian Section members and in 1971 set a speed record for have been shocked by the dev­ single engine piston aircraft from astation caused by the New New York to London. She has done South Wales bushfires in Janu­ more ocean flying than all but one ary. There was a huge involve­ other non-airline pilot ment from the aviation commu­ nity both fighting fires and pro­ Kim Sloan, Delaware Chapter, viding aircraft for fire-bombing, received her FE rating and got en­ spotting and evacuation. gaged in March. She also has Airspace changes due to com­ earned the required credits for mence last November have been graduation from Delaware State Future 99 Lauren Vinson on occasion o f her first plane ride with her delayed until procedures for IFR University with an aviation degree. grandmother Betty Vinson, Virginia Chapter. traffic outside controlled airspace have been modified.Consultants Sharon Beck-Pfeiffer, Delaware from the USA and Canadian FAA Chapter, has earned the required New England 99s welcome a sec­ Nebraska Chapter nominated are assisting the CAA in formu­ credits for graduation from Dela­ ond new chapter: Webster Flying Clarence Christensen for induc­ lating new procedures to be ware Technical and Community Women at Webster College, tion into the Nebraska Aviation adopted in 1995. College for a degree in Aviation Nashua, N.H. The college has ap­ Hall of Fame. Among his long list French company Thomson Management. plied to International for a char­ of contributions to the develop­ CSF has been contracted by the ter. Webster has an excellent avia­ ment of others in aviation, he par­ CAA to supply new radar systems All chapters of the Mid-Atlantic tion curricula and is a participant ticipated as a coach for the 1963 to Australian Air Traffic Control. Section are enthusiastically work­ in NIFA SafeCon competitions. Ninety-Nines Powder Puff Sydney and Brisbane ATC centers ing on the 1994 International Con­ Derby—Bakersfield, Calif., to At­ will be first to receive the new sys­ vention in Norfolk, Va., July 6-9. Colorado Chapter participated lantic City, N.J. tems and the total replacement will with Alpha Eta Rho, professional take four years. Long Island Chapter members aviation fraternity, and Aerospace Reno Area Chapter plans include The Australian Customs Ser­ Marilyn and Adrian Smith cel­ Science Dept, at Metropolitan several spring activities. Member vice is requesting tenders for a ebrated their second wedding State College of Denver in an Linda Mae Draper, a flight instruc­ coastal surveillance service to annivesary by inviting their Aviation Careers Day on Feb. 9. tor, will give an “Introduction to patrol the northern coastline. friends to an Anniversary Fly-in Soaring” seminar to Chapter This contract is currently oper­ (nicknamed the "Ball and Chain Nebraska Chapter’s entries for members and guests; and as soon ated by Skywest and is one of Fly-in”). Many Cessna 195 friends their Aviation Art Awards are be­ as the weather permits, the Chap­ the largest aviation contracts and “Brand-X” pilot friends joined ing judged by people from the Fly­ ter will begin painting the runway awarded in Australia. in the festivites held this year in ing Farmers, Columbus Flight Ser­ numbers at the Beckworth- Kissimmee, Fla. vice, Department of Aeronautics Nervino Airport. Louise Sacchi. Eastern Pennsyl­ and our own 99, Sandy Zeliff, who vania Chapter, gave an informa­ Long Island Chapter member was assigned to the 5 to 8 year old In March, eight members of the tive and exciting slide presentation Ida Van Smith-Dunn was recently group. An awards cremony will Delaware Chapter flew to the on ocean flying to the Delaware featured in The Robesonian, a be held in May. hectic northeast corridor from Aviation Support, Inc. (DASI) North Carolina paper, as part of

Carolinas Chapter meeting at Asheville Jet Center included a Back to Terry Von Thaden, grandaughter o f Charter Member Louise Thaden, Basics navigation exercise. Cynthia Kemper, Eileen Malan and Margaret models 99s' T-shirt recognizing her grandmother. Stewart work with sectional charts. GRASS ROOTS

Western Washington Chapter members Anita Taylor, Doris Enjoying a recent Western New York Chapter function at the Flying Tigers Wolfstone, Bev Johnson, Phyllis Sprout and Sheree Vanherg shown Restaurant adjoining the Buffalo International Airport are (front row, left getting started painting Concrete Airport, Washington. to right): Dorothy Hake, Nadine Stacy and Diane Sennejf, (2nd row) Darla Richter, Willie Mattocks, Denise Reichard Rosie Sutherland, Mary Sand and Doris Preichiel. their Black History Month pro­ educational items which the mem­ Mt. Tahoina Chapter cospon­ bers donate for the 46 sixth grade sored an Airworthiness Seminar files. Ida continues to speak on Those Special Women aviation to children encouraging students at Amelia Earhart School. with the FAA that was attended by their interests in aviation and set­ At the most recent program, Avia­ 132 people. Don Schoolcraft, Se­ There are special women ting an example for them. Her tion Education Chairman Olive attle FSDO, spoke about conduct­ In this world story is also on display at the Kemper and husband Jim, Eliza­ ing thorough prepurchase aircraft Who make each day worthwhile. Robeson County Library and the beth Jordan, Elaine McReynolds, inspections. They touch your life Centura Bank as part of Black His­ Lisa Mixon and Kathy Long pre­ And show they care tory Month. sented an aviation program for the Many members of the Colorado With only just a smile. students which culminated in a pa­ Chapter offered their services to Colorado Pilots Association, Inc. per airplane contest and distribu­ the local television station by man­ They share your joys. has recently printed its spring is­ tion of the gift bags. ning the phone bank for their an­ They share your fears sue of the Colorado Calendar of nual membership Pledge Drive. And say that it’s okay, Aviation Events of interest for all Kansas Sunflower Chapter ob­ They all wore their 99s T-shirts to pilots. For a copy of the Directory served their 43rd birthday on make the public aware of the If disappointment and the Calendar, contact Phyllis March 24. They were organized as womens aviation group. Pulls you down Kramer. 303-835-8102. the Kansas 99s with their first It’s only for today. meeting held at the Cessna Aircraft Garden State Chapter's Pennies- Fort Worth Chapter members Operations lounge with 13 lady A-Pound fund-raising activity in­ They fill your mind report assisting with the Aviation pilots attending. volved flying 96 passengers on 32 With sunny thoughts Career Education program (ACE) aircraft rides. They worked hard And dreams of clear blue sky. and Explorers in Aviation Post; Granby Library is collecting on getting the word out by send­ They teach you how volunteering at two NIFA compe­ memorobilia about women in avia­ ing press releases to the local To be your best titions; repainting the Compass tion. If you have something to do­ newspapers and leaving flyers at At things you’ve never tried. Rose at Grand Prairie; holding a nate. call Colorado Chapter mem­ local fast food restaurants. Alice joint meeting with Texas Dog­ ber. Barb Hobson, at 303-444-8756. Hegedus made sure the roads to They give new meaning wood Chapter to tour the Ameri­ the airport were marked with signs To all you do can Airlines Maintenance facility; Alaska Chapter celebrated its 40th and Tess Sherman made the on- And help you do your best. touring the American Airlines C.R. birthday with a reception at the airport signs. The flying team in­ They show you how Smith Aviation Museum; helicop­ Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. cluded Julie Conninge, Bill Dade, To live your life Mary Louise DeSimone, Alice ter simulator training at With love and joy and zest. FlightSafety; and donating to the Intermountain Chapter mem­ Hegedus, Barbara Para, Jim Iowa Chapter 99s flood relief fund. bers are planning their Third An­ Bemiss, Pete Holmes and Bill Their gender doesn’t nual Safety Seminar to coincide Leavens. Hold them back Eastern Idaho Chapter held its with an EAA event at Felts Field. annual winter getaway Feb. 19 and Stephanie Martin, San Antonio, is Nor does the threat of time. 20 in Victor. The group agreed to Greater Seattle Chapter pre­ the recipient of an Aviation Schol­ They only see meet again in April for an infor­ sented a Flying Companion Semi­ arship from Palo Alto College. What lies ahead mation exchange and summer nar at the Northwest Aviation That’s why they're Ninety-Nines. planning session. Trade Show and staffed the 99s Pikes Peak Companion Flyer © 1994 Gloria Sands booth which was decorated by a Seminar will be held in Colorado Intermountain Chapter Dallas Redbirds annually fill gift collage of pictures put together by Springs on June 25. Contact bags with treats and much-needed Iona Funk. Clancey Maloney at 719-475-8781. Sixes, Nancy Koonce and Carlyn San Antonio Chapter members Space Camp Fullington also participated. participated in a “Find Your On March 24, Dr. Leder con­ Wings” program at Kennedy High For the second year, C olum ­ aircraft construction. National ducted a kite building and fly­ School.The program was under bia Cascade Chapter in Port­ Guard, APs and AIs. ing activity for more than 15 the leadership of Southwest Re­ land, Ore., has sponsored a Through the support of the disadvantaged youths in the search Institute, funded by the scholarship for Space Camp in 99s, corporate donations and the Lake Charles area. National Science Foundation in Huntsville, Ala., to one of fundraising activities of the stu­ Washington and supported by the Wichita School’s Young Astro­ dents, two of Wichita’s Young Ace Academy Edgewood Independent School nauts. The Wichita Young Astro­ Astronauts were able to attend The FAA is proud to co-host, District and the San Antonio nauts are a group of fifth and Space Camp in Huntsville dur­ for its second year, the Aviation Council of Girl Scouts for “girls sixth grade students who are in­ ing the week of March 20-25. Career Education (ACE) Acad­ only” in the 4th. 5th and 6th terested in aerospace. They meet Ashley Keller and Victoria Walls emies at University of Nebraska/ grades. Approximately 250 girls once a week for an hour after were awarded this year’s Space Kearney and University of Ne­ participated. San Antonio Chair­ school to study astronomy, phys­ Camp scholarship for receiving braska/Omaha. man Barbara Martin explained the ics (Newton’s Laws), weather the highest scores on their essays ACE Academies are one-week activities of the 99s and introduced and aerodynamics. and scientific experiments. summer camps devoted to intro­ CAP Captain Margaret Cosby. Once a month the group at­ Ashley and Victoria will be ducing young people to the excite­ After the formal program girls vis­ tends different aviation related trainees at Space Camp and ment of aviation and the career ited the 99s’ booth which was facilities to reinforce what perform tasks which promote opportunities for the 21st century manned by Barbara, Laura Rich­ they learned in the classroom. leadership skills, learn rocket in an atmosphere that is both edu­ ter, Jo Agee-Housler, Virginia Three teachers, Sid Ong, John construction and launching, cational and lots of fun. The ACE Spikes and Margaret. Margaret ex­ Cole and I, volunteer time and receive microgravity training Academies at both Nebraska loca­ plained section charts and an­ energy to support the interest and be involved with a space tions promise tours, presentations swered questions about flying. The these children have in science, shuttle mission. and hands-on activities, all with an purpose of this six-week program math and aviation. These young people repre­ aviation theme, and for a tuition is to interest female students in The Columbia Cascade sent our future and could possi­ fee of only $125. science and mathematics through Chapter involves itself with the bly be our future space shuttle Students will receive expert aviation which could ultimately youngsters by providing hands- pilots. We must encourage and instruction on aviation topics such lead to advanced studies and sci­ on experience in the career ar­ support their enthusiasm for sci­ as aviation history, the physics of ence and engineering degrees. eas of aviation: Flight Service ence, math and flying. light, aerospace design and engi­ Stations, Air Traffic Control, —Gwen Newlands neering, propulsion and meter- Reno Area Chapter Secretary, Flight Instructors, FBO owners, Columbia Cascade Chapter ology. Each student will have an Kathy McPherson, a commer­ opportunity to “take to the skies” cial pilot for an aerial mapping in an optional orientation flight company, gave a talk on “How that will be available at both to Become a Pilot” to the 4th, locations. 5th and 6th grades of a local el­ If you are interested in finding ementary school. out more about these exciting avia­ tion camps, call the following Northeast Kansas Chapter’s camp directors: Terry Gibbs, Uni­ Daphne Fautin and Sondra versity of Nebraska, Kearney, 308- Ridgeway participated in a special 234-8620 or Denny Acheson, Uni­ program for young people in versity of Nebraska, Omaha Avia­ Lawrence, Kan., called “Expand­ tion Institute, 402-554-3424. ing Your Horizons.” It was a great success with over 250 enrolled. Washington, D.C. Chapter ar­ Sondra also gave a talk to a ranged for the Girl Scouts to group of 4th graders. She sur­ tour the Gaithersburg Airport in prised them by walking in with Ashley Keller. Gwen Newlands and Victoria Walls at Space Camp April during Virginia’s Aviation leather jacket, white scarf, leather Safety Week. helmet and goggles.

Garden State Chapter member Dr. Sandra J. Leder of L ake Airport Day for Scouts flying contest that was judged by Laura Babar provided 99s infor­ Charles Chapter attended the The Lake Charles Chapter par­ local pilots. They visited displays mation at a 99s’ display at the 25th mid-year conference of NASA ticipated in an “Airport Day" at and interviewed women involved Anniversary of the James A. STEP teachers in Huntsville, Ala. Southland Field on March 19 for in aviation including air traffic McDevitt School. This group is composed of 50 edu­ nearly 100 Scouts of all ages, as controllers, parts department cators in the Marshall Space Flight well as parents, teachers, profes­ workers, an aerospace educator, North Jersey’s member Bucky Center Region who are commit­ sional pilots and other friends of president of the local air show, air­ Richards spoke at Spence School, ted to promoting aerospace edu­ aviation. Cathie Miller, airport port manager, flight instructor and an all girls school in New York cation in schools. She also pre­ manager and Chapter Vice Presi­ pipeline patroller. Ninety-Nines City. Bucky showed the WASP sented a paper on her summer dent, helped Scout leaders in plan­ participating were Jennifer Miller, film and told about her own expe­ aerospace education day camp at ning the event. professional pilot and Dr. Sandra riences with the WASPs. the Louisiana Space Consortium Scouts participated in a kite Leder, aerospace educator. Sixty- in Baton Rouge. International Young Eagles Day 6,000 EAA members/pilots have 99s and Young Eagles: A winning combination Saturday, June 11 become “aviation mentors" and Young people around the shared their knowledge and expe­ Lu Hollander, President of ing forces with the 99s to achieve world will have an opportunity to rience with a new generation of 99s, and EAA Aviation Founda­ this goal.” “take to the air” on Saturday, June enthusiasts. tion Vice President Greg Ander­ Since its inception in 1929, 11, as the EAA Aviation Founda­ “International Young Eagles son signed a partnership docu­ the 99s have provided support tion hosts International Young Day is a natural outgrowth of the ment to participate in the EAA for others to attain their aviation Eagles Day. The event is the most Young Eagles Program,” said Young Eagles Program during the goals through an extensive ambitious and first internationally EAA Aviation Foundation Presi­ 99s spring Board meeting held at scholarship program. Members coordinated effort held in conjunc­ dent Tom Poberezny. “We want to International Headquarters. arrange transportation for cancer tion with the Foundation’s Young give as many young people as pos­ “We are excited about par­ patients, serve on airport com­ Eagles Program. sible a chance to enjoy the world ticipating in such a worthwhile missions and in legislative roles. The Young Eagles Program of flight on this special day. In activity, providing a motiva­ They also present fear of flying was launched during the 1992 addition, there are many EAA tional aviation experience to and flying companion seminars EAA Fly-In Convention at members who have been telling young people. Our members are and provide supplemental aero­ Oshkosh, Wis. Its goal is to pro­ themselves that someday they’ll always looking for more ways to space education programs for vide one million young people participate in the program. We educate young people about the school children. with a demonstration airplane ride urge all EAA members to make tremendous potential associated To promote safe piloting by the year 2003, the 100th anni­ that ‘someday’ June 11, 1994.” with the field of aviation and this skills, they sponsor cross-coun­ versary of powered flight and the Dozens of flight rallies will be is a wonderful vehicle to expand try racing events, actively sup­ 50th anniversary of the EAA. held on as many as five continents what we already do,” Lu said. port collegiate flying competi­ Thousands of young people (North and South America, Africa, “The goal of the Young tions and sponsor the United have already participated in the Asia and Europe). In addition to Eagles Program is to fly with one States Precision Flight Team program. In doing so, they have the many large flight rallies being million young people by the year competitions. In 1996, the orga­ gained new perspectives on the planned, individual EAA pilots 2003, the dawn of aviation’s sec­ nization will host the World Pre­ world they live in and the role will also provide airplane rides to ond century.” said Greg Ander­ cision Flying Competition in Ft. aviation plays in their everyday kids in their local area on or about son. "We are delighted to be join­ Worth, Texas. lives. At the same time, more than June 11.

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proval of male aviators in a male- outrageous man: Burt Rutan. Amelia dominated society.” Dr. Rollo began flying in 1943, earned her flight instructor’s cer­ TNT, Premiere: Sunday, June tificate in 1945 and spent 4,000 12 -8 p.m. (ET) Zero 3 Bravo hours teaching flying in light air­ Encores: By Mariana Gosnell craft. She also operated ground Sun. June 12,10 p.m. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. schools in Florida and Mary­ and 12 a.m. (ET) I just finished reading Zero 3 land. In 1964 Dr. Rollo founded Wed. June 15 10 p.m. (ET) Bravo which was a ’93 Christmas a publishing company to publish Sun. June 19, 6 p.m. (ET) gift. It is without a doubt the most textbooks on Maryland and Mon. June 20,10 p.m. (ET) delightful and elucidating glimpse American history. A lightplane Fri. June 24, 8 p.m. (ET) of small plane cross-country fly­ editor for a national magazine in Sun. June 26,10 a.m. (ET) ing I’ve ever read. Quoting from the dust cover: “Mariana Gosnell Washington, D.C., she was also Her childhood fascination tells the story of her three month published in most of the flying with flight in tum-of-the-century most extensive search-and- adventure in a single engine magazines of the 1950s. Later Kansas destined Amelia Earhart recovery operation in naval tailwheel airplane. Zero 3 Bravo. she wrote Aviation Law (1985) for fame in the fledgling world history. Yet a half-century of Taking leave of her job, she packs and Aviation Insurance (1987) of aviation. Her 1928 Atlantic theorizing and research have clothes, charts and emergency for use in college classrooms. crossing, the first for a woman, failed to solve aviaiton's endur­ equipment in her Luscombe established her reputation world­ ing mystery: Who was Amelia Silvaire (Model 8F) and sets out Heroes without Legacy, wide as “Lady L in d y th e fe­ Earhart, what happened to her, to fly from one small airport to American Airwomen, 1912-1944 male Lindbergh, whom she and why do we still care? another around the United States. By Dean Jaros strangely resembled. But her Academy Award winner “Along the way with her, we University Press of Colorado husband/manager/press agent, Diane Keaton plays the single- meet dreamers, tinkerers, escap­ P.O. Box 849, Niwot, CO 80544 publisher G.P. Putnam, made minded introvert transformed by ists, loners and ordinary folks who 6x9, 282 pages, 18 photos, Earhart a household name, lin­ her impresario husband, played fly small planes for pleasure and ISBN: 0-87081-312-9. $24.95 cloth ing up endorsements, sweet- by Bruce Dem, into a media dar­ for a living. They are cropdusters, talking sponsorships and air­ ling and hero for the ages. Rutger Dean Jaros examines the im­ fish spotters, Sunday pilots, ban­ portant roles that pioneers such planes from manufacturers Hauer co-stars as the brooding, ner towers and the many others and selling investors on her brilliant navigator who was with as Katherine Stinson, Louise who are still attracted to the chal­ Thaden, World War II’s Women daring plan to circumnavigate Earhart when they vanished lenge of gypsying around the skies the world along the equator. without a trace in July 1937 near Airforce Service Pilots, and many in small aircraft. others played in fields as diverse The luckless final flight dur­ tiny Howland Island, 40 days “It is a song of praise to flying ing which she, navigator Fred and 22,000 miles into the jour­ as racing and aerial navigation. and to an alluring and all too rap­ In Heroes Without Legacy, Noonan and her glamorous ney. Yves Simoneau directs the idly disappearing part of our heri­ Lockheed Electra slipped from Avenue Pictures production of Dean Jaros looks at the period tage.” Read it. You’ll like it. between 1912 and 1944 when radio contact somewhere over Anna Sandor’s teleplay. —Submitted by Priscilla Cook, the South Pacific launched the —Photo courtesy TNT aviation began to mature both Western Washington Chapter technically and commercially. It was during this period that Burt Rutan, airwomen were competing head- “Good Morning, America” will be filming a segment of their Reinventing the Airplane to-head with men in record-break­ program on Women in History from the AE House in Atchison. By Vera Foster Rollo, Ph.D. ing flights. Many women were The program will air on June 6. Check your local TV listings. Maryland Historical Press among the entrepreneurs and the 9205 Tuckerman St. innovators. They also participated Lanham, MD 20706 in the establishment of transpor­ Sisters of the Wind, Voices of schools. They had to search far Who were the Rutans and what tation routes and the transition Early Women Aviators and wide for someone to train were they like? Dr. Rollo, a histo­ from open cockpit biplanes to By Elizabeth S. Bell, Ph.D. 1994. them as pilots.” rian, pilot and publisher, writes machines with practical cabins. ISBN 0-9623879-4-0 Dr. Peggy Baty, Founder and about their successes and their fail­ Jaros probes the reasons why Elizabeth Bell, a professor of Director of the International ures. In this fascinating biogra­ the considerable accomplish­ English at the University of South Women in Aviation Conference phy, Rutan is revealed as the ments of these American Carolina, presents an inspiring says: “Elizabeth Bell provides new designer of over 25 other air­ women, besides Amelia Earhart, new study of the autobiographical insight of what being a woman craft besides the Voyager, the remain virtually unknown. Cited writings of the women who, as aviation pioneer, pilot or passen­ plane that flew around the world as part of the reason: male preju­ pilots, pioneered the peacetime ap­ ger, meant in those early hectic without refueling. He’s the man dice and post-World War 11 cul­ plications of aviation. Written in days... a ‘must read’ for aviation who built the America’s Cup tural developments. the ’20s and ’30s while their ex­ history buffs.” “hard sail” and a man of many American aviation enthusi­ periences were still fresh, their And Doris L. Rich, author of other adventures and talents. asts with a particular interest in voices blend to create a conver­ Amelia Earhart: A Biography, The cast of players in this book the historic achievements of sation about what those early comments: “A fascinating new ranges from jet pilots to beautiful women aviators should find the years of aviation taught them. perspective of how aviation’s women to ocean racing enthusi­ book of value. “Women were not supposed to women pioneers navigated warily asts. Be it designing new aircraft, Dean Jaros is associate provost be technically oriented,” says between two perils, braving not rocket control surfaces, catamaran and dean of the Graduate School Bell. “Because of this stereotype, only uncharted skies in frail air­ sails or balloon gondolas, you’ll at Colorado State University. -$■ they were rarely admitted to flight craft, but also the frequent disap­ find it all in this one canny, funny, ACHIEVERS

Sally Weichert, Reno Area Chap­ Donna became the chief instruc­ ing and engineering which serve 99s. This award is presented to ter Vice President, has been se­ tor in February 1993 and was in­ as a model of our criteria for this organizations, individuals or busi­ lected to train as the first female strumental in acquiring FAR 141 award.” The award is presented nesses that have contributed to pilot for Great American Airways. status for Wings Aloft. annually to an individual who positive community relations She is currently in simulator train­ Donna is employed by Air Ne­ best exemplifies the engineering through public service or donation. ing for one of the Part 121 carrier’s vada in Las Vegas where she flies profession through volunteer In 1993, the Santa Rosa Chap­ DC-9s. tours over the Grand Canyon in a service, as judged by the Coun­ ter, spearheaded by Joy, gave a Cessna 402. She has been a 99 since cil from nominations by partici­ tour of the county airport tower Donna M. Meyer, Western Wash­ 1988 and a member of the Western pating societies. and facilities once a month in con­ ington Chapter, was the recipient Washington Chapter since 1992. Besides her activities with junction with the Teacher of the of the Seattle Flight Standards Her future goal is to be an airline SWE and other aviation related Month program. District Office (FSDO) CFI of the pilot and help any other 99s further organizations, Bonnie spends vol­ Through activities of this kind, Year Award. Donna had her first their aviation goals. unteer time with the Kansas 99s the members of Santa Rosa Chap­ flight in a helicopter in 1966 and to explain to young ladies the pos­ ter are raising public awareness of she was hooked. She attended Big Dr. Sandra J. Leder, Lake sibilities for combining their avo­ the role of aviation today by in­ Bend Community College from Charles Chapter, received the Pin­ cation with their vocation as she troducing young people to the 1980 to 1982 where she earned her nacle Award from KPLC-TV for has done: engineering and flying. wonderful world of sights and Private, Commercial and Instru­ an outstanding educational pro­ She has talked to countless young sounds and smells, as well as the ment ratings. Since earning her gram in the five parish viewing women about these two disci­ feelings, that surround the airport. CFI rating in 1983, she has been area. She was honored because of plines in the local area. flight instructing either part-time her work in aerospace education Rainier Chapter members hon­ or full-time. with Young Astronauts and an Santa Rosa Chapter received the ored Liz Lundin for her 27 years Donna earned a Bachelor of aerospace education enrichment Brass Rose Award from the local of service to the 99s. She has given Arts in geography from the Uni­ curriculum implemented at F.K. Chamber of Commerce last Au­ abundantly of her time and abili­ versity of Washington in 1985 and White Middle School. gust. The award was accepted by ties at both the Chapter and Sec­ then entered the U.S.A.F. for four Joy Reinemer of the Santa Rosa tion levels. years as a weapons director on Sandra Reagan and A n d rea board AWACs airplanes at Tinker Lende. Colorado Chapter, were AFB in Oklahoma. She received appointed FAA Accident Preven­ her CFII in 1985 and an ME rat­ tion Counselors. ing in 1989. After receiving her MEI rating in 1991, she returned Phyllis Wells, Pikes Peak Chap­ to the Seattle area and began ter, wrote an article on the teaching full time at Wings Aloft Women’s Soaring Seminar held on Boeing Field, earning her MEI last summer at Black Forest Glider rating that year and her ATP in Park. The article was printed in the 1992. March issue of Soaring magazine. While there, she taught every­ thing from Private through ATP The Wichita Council of Engineer­ and was especially successful at ing Societies honored B on n ie teaching CFIs with an overall pass Johnson, Kansas Chapter, by pre­ rate of 95 percent. Her favorite senting her with the 1994 Engi­ lessons were a student’s first neering Service Award for her Hope Pengra (left) who coordinated the Teacher of the Month flight and first solo, as well as in­ “tireless efforts to enlighten program, presents the Brass Rose award to Joy Reinemer (right) strument instruction in IMC. young minds with visions of fly­ who accepted it on behalf of the Santa Rosa Chapter.

SAFETY

Tips on organizing your flight (4) distances and groundspeeds, How many charts are enough? with you. If you are VFR and it’s Flight safety and organization go ETAs, fuel consumption, etc.; (5) We have all flown with pilots a long trip, carry current charts and hand in hand. The following are cover up inoperative instruments, who never take charts and with oth­ maybe the charts adjoining your some tips to help you organize e.g., attitude and heading indica­ ers who carry every one that they route of flight. your flight. I never take a flight tor if vacuum/suction system fail­ have and borrow more! A good Check for the expiration dates without post-it notes. They helped ure (especially important in rule-of-thumb that seems to work regularly. We tend to forget until me complete a safe flight in IFR IFR conditions). —Submitted by for a lot of pilots tends to be the we are about to leave and the air­ conditions during a vacuum sys­ Andrea Lende, Colorado Chapter “more than you need” rule. If you port is out of the one you need. tem failure. Some other ways to are IFR and intend to fly that way, New towers and new balloons on use post-it notes: (l)Airpost eleva­ Reminder then, of course, take those charts cables that are not on an old chart tion. runway lengths and numbers, Review your turbulence proce­ and make sure you have those “en could get in your way! —Submit­ takeoff and landing distance infor­ dures. The FAA is investigating route ones” with you. ted by Peggy Campbell, Houston mation, control frequencies; (2) problems that have occurred be­ Just for fun, carry one VFR, if Chapter -tf IFR clearances; (3) V-speeds of hind Boeing 757s. Exercise ex­ only for those passengers who both familiar and unfamiliar air­ treme caution! —Submitted by aren’t instrument rated. They’ll craft. Post in easy to read places; Chris Hettenbach, Dallas Chapter have fun tracking a ground course RATINGS AND WINGS

Congratulations to these Ninety-Nines who are continuing to improve their flying capabilities:

NEW RATINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WINGS Sue White Australian Section Commercial Wally Funk Long Beach Phase XII Chele Gillespie Australian Section Multi Instrument Lou Anne Gibson Long Beach Phase VIII Kelly Poetzman Florida Firstcoast CFII Doris Lockness Mt. Shasta Phase IX Kelli Commack Tulsa MEI Cyd Sellers All-Ohio Phase II Karen M. Baskin Arkansas Airframe Mechanic Chris Hettenbach Dallas Phase III Wendy Paver All-Ohio ATP Sandra Reagan Colorado Phase III Sylvia Sears All-Ohio Instrument Jennie Esterbrook Colorado Phase III Patricia Mickey Zimmer Orange County CFI Rotorcraft-Helicopter Jennie Esterbrook Colorado Phase II Sandra Cromer Begert Dallas Redbird Instrument Maria Myshatyn Colorado Phase VIII Enid Haik, 66 Dallas ASEL Jan Raymond Northeast Kansas Phase III Debbie Henderson Fort Worth FE/ATP Gloria Sands Intermountain Phase II Georgia Matteson Pikes Peak ASES, AMES, ATP Betty Bailey Intermountain Phase VI Clancey Maloney Pikes Peak Part 135 PIC Marjy Leggett Mid-Columbia Phase IX Jeanne Gallien Tulsa Airframe Mechanic Mary Ann Katsoulas Long Island Phase III Susan Barber West Washington CFII Bozena Syska Long Island Phase II Kathy White Idaho Commercial Multi-engine BettyAnn Fridinger Mid-Atlantic Phase IV Judy Nichol Maple Leaf Commercial Anita Camberos Province Southwest Phase I Rosemary Palmer Alaska Instrument Rosemary Palmer Alaska Phase II

FYI. Re last issue’s asterisked remark about X's. The editor has learned that several 99s have been reported with a X ... and Wally Funk has an XI and a XU.

RACES AND RALLIES

NIFA Regional Winner eight events in which she com­ licensed pilots. Date: Sept. 3 (rain mediate, advanced and unlimited. peted. The 25 year old senior and date, Sept. 4). Place: Princeton Shannon O’Hara won Top Arizona native wishes to become Airport, Princeton, N.J. There will Mile High Air Derby will be held Woman Safety Pilot during the a career airline pilot. With these be trophies and cash prizes. For on Sept. 9-11 with a round robin 1994 Pacific Coast Inter-colle- awards, she is well on her way. more information and Entry Kit, proposed route from Ft. Collins, giate Flying Association send $5.00 check (payable to Gar­ Colo., to Walden, Rawlins, Casper, (PCIFA) competition in February. Central New York Chapter is den State 300) to Racquel McNeil, Torrington and back to Ft. Collins. The competition was hosted by planning a Poker Run for Satur­ 50Tarrytown Road, Englishtown, Cross-country speed race open to SAS Executive Aviation and Ari­ day, Sept. 10. Airports for the run NJ 07726. ($5 is deductible from all pilots. First place winner will zona State University at Falcon may include Fulton, Sodus, entry fee.) Entries open June 15 receive $1,000. For information, Field, Mesa, Ariz. Six teams con­ Cortland, Syracuse and Kamp. For and close Aug. 1. write MHAD, 14437 West 32nd sisting of 90 students from Cali­ more information, contact co­ Ave„ Golden, CO 80401-1475. fornia, Nevada and Arizona com­ chairs Marcia Buller or Joyce Reno Area Chapter will have peted for top honors in a number Revelle. their second annual Poker Run in Buckeye Air Rally will be held of flying activities. July. It will be held in conjunction June 10-12 in Ashland, Ohio. Con­ Shannon is a full-time Arizona The 22nd Annual Garden State with the Nevada High Sierra and tact Peg Figley or Ruthie Hawks State University Aeronautical 300 Proficiency Contest spon­ the Lake Tahoe Chapters. of All-Ohio Chapter. Technology student who works for sored by Garden State Chapter is SAS Executive Aviation as a dis­ a 300 mile round robin (200 mile Launceston, Tasmania, was the site Ft. Worth Chapter’s Charli Lamb patcher. She placed in five of the short course available) open to all of Australia’s Inaugural Pylon and Helen Houpt were winners of R acing held during March. The the Okie Derby. unlimited class was won by a New Zealander flying a Hawker Sea When submitting information Fury and American Bob Hoover on past races, please include gave a spectacular flying display. the date of the race, how many planes participated: On May 28-29 Rocky Mountain the route/distance; winners Regional Aerobatic Champion­ (identify names of 99s in­ ships take place at Longmont Air­ volved). For upcoming races, port, Colo. The regional aerobatic include the name and phone club, which is part of the Experi­ number of the contact per­ mental Aircraft Association, hosts son, along with date, place, Executive Aviation Ltd this contest. There will be five cat­ and closing date for entries. Shannon O'Hara, Top Woman Safety Pilot at PCIFA. egories: basic, sportsman, inter­ FAIRS, FLY-INS. REUNIONS

Reno C h ap ter’s member Tricia mation. contact the Public Relations WWII, Inc. (WASP) Biennial Re­ be receiving informational flyers Baker is coordinating a fly-in Office at 618-337-7575, ext. 206. union will be held Oct. 12-16 in and registration forms as soon as to Columbia, Calif., which will Washington, D.C. For more they are available. coincide with the theater Custer County Airport in the Black infomation, write Hut Ferree, P.O. season there. Hills of South Dakota invites Box 2363, Manchester Center, VT The 16th Annual EAA Rocky members of the Ninety-Nines 05255. or phone 802-362-4853. Mountain Fly-in/Air Show/ Parks College of St. Louis Uni­ from everywhere to their first Mfgs. Expo will be held June 25- versity will hold its annual Open Crazy Horse Fly-in on June 4 and In conjunction with the opening of 26 at Greeley-Weld Co. Airport. House and Fly-in on Sep. 30 5 during the annual Volksmarch. the new Denver International Air­ For info, contact Kevin Bunnell, through Oct. 2 on the college cam­ For more information, contact port, there will be an FW F Re­ 303-356-9141. pus located near the intersection Elmer Humphry at 605-673-3874. union. All present and previous of Illinois highways 3 and 157 in students and volunteers are invited 1996 World Precision Flying Cahokia, 111. Special features will Third Annual Land of Enchant­ to attend on Sat., May 2 1. Contact Championship. Dust off your include fly-in breakfasts, experi­ ment Fly-in sponsored by the Donna Chandler (303-933-6173) boots, get out your hats and plan mental and antique aircraft static combined EAA Chapters of New for reservations. on heading to Ft. Worth, Texas, for displays, fly-bys and an airshow. Mexico, will be held in Moriarty, a rootin, tootin' time. Practice week Other activities planned are cam­ N.M.,September 15-18. Formore Crater Lake Flyers will be host­ is Sept. 21 -27 and the event is Sept. pus tours, laboratory demonstra­ information, contact George ing a Fly-in Survival Clinic and 28 to Oct. 5, 1996. For more infor­ tions and a reunion for World War Applebay, 505-832-0755. Safety Seminar June 18 and 19. mation, contact Jody McCarrell, II Army Air Corps cadets trained Chapters in the Northwest Section Competition Director, at 501-642- by Parks College. For more infor­ Women Airforce Service Pilots, and in California and Nevada will 2508 or fax 501 -642-4829. 4>-

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GRETCHEN FRASER, Idaho Ferry Command until the WASPs final departure at the age of 84! and a life member of the Ninety- Chapter, died in February in Sun were disbanded. In 1958 she mar­ “She received her pilot license Nines, passed away in December Valley at 75. “The warmth that ried Mervin Neskitt Gustavson. in 1934 (certificated as A-2 Land). after a brief stay in the hospital radiated from Gretchen Fraser was They operated the airport at During that time Hanna flew the following surgery. Gertrude enough to thaw the coldest winter Fallon, Nev., until 1976 when Gus Klemm L-25 and L-26 as well as was also very active in her com­ day Sun Valley could offer,” says had a stroke. Fran moved to the Stieglitz and the A-L 101. munity, working as a volunteer to The Idaho Statesman, and certainly Newman in 1978. Soon thereafter she became the manage the gift shop in the her 99s friends agree and are grate­ founder of a female pilots’ group Burdett-Tomlin Memorial Hospi­ ful for the good fortune in having HANNA HUEBNER-KUNATH. in Bremen. tal, Cape May, N.J.—Submitted by shared time and space with her. the recipient of the Golden “In 1938, Hanna earned her Jill Hopfenmuller, Long Island Gretchen was a long-time resi­ Daedalus Medal, awarded by the glider license (C-Schein) and in Chapter dent of Sun Valley, and the first Deutscher Aero Club (DAEC) and 1939 she participated in the first American to win a winter Olym­ Germany’s oldest female pilot, was rallies—a shore-line flight. She M ARY B. SAW YER, a former pic Gold Medal. She doubled for laid to rest in January of this year. had the lowest hours. member of the 99s, died January Sonja Henie in the classic movie A flyer’s heart has stopped beating. “In 1951, Hanna was recog­ 23 at the home of her daughter Sun Valley Serenade. The following words of nized as the first woman to receive Alyce Richardson of Swanton, At the age of 75, with debili­ Waltraut Breschke, patroness of her post-war glider rating. In Ohio. Mary was a pilot for 30 tating heart disease, Gretchen was Northern Germany, were received 1955, she earned the first post-war years and was in charge of still cross-country skiing. Her and translated by Sigrid Ramelli Silver-C certificate and in 1956 prorgam sales for the first Air Race greatest joy was her long-term (Long Beach Chapter): her PPL (Private Pilot Land). Fi­ Classic, Terminus at Toledo Ex­ devotion to the handicapped. “We moum for Germany’s old­ nally, in 1960, Hanna acquired her press Airport. Memorials can be Along the way, this super ath­ est active female pilot and the old­ own bird! made to the Trinity United Meth­ lete learned to fly and became ac­ est member of the organization of “For 10 years Hanna was the odist Shurch, Swanton, Ohio. tively involved with the 99s. German women pilots. Hanna press agent for the Verein —Submitted by Beverley A. Hirzel, “Gretchen Fraser was a beam of Huebner-Kunath still flew her own Deutscher Pilotinnen (VDP) and All-Ohio Chapter sunshine to the Idaho 99s,” says machine just a few days before her served as the first ‘patroness’ of Gene Nora Jessen, “not just for her Niedersachsen, Hamburg and LAURA CONNOR of the Idaho imposing athletic skills and fame, Bremen with her heart and soul. Chapter, an active flight instruc­ but for her kindness, quiet gener­ “She became the Section Gov­ tor and examiner, recently passed osity and inspiring example. We ernor of the 99s in Germany for away due to cancer. will miss Gretchen and will never several years and has always been forget her.” a model for us in maintaining avia­ Word has been received at Head­ tion traditions. Our best wishes quarters that Tucson Chapter has FRANCES DIAS GUSTAVSON accompany her on her last flight.” lost LINDA DUCKWORTH to of the Southwest Section died at Memorial services were held New Horizons her home in Newman, Calif., Feb. February 7, 1994, in Riensberg, 5. She was 77. Fran got her pri­ Bremen. —Submitted by Sigrid Carol J. Baney, North Georgia vate certificate in 1938. She was Ramelli, Long Island Chapter Chapter, wants the many 99s and with Tex Rankin’s Flying Circus 49'/: friends to know that her hus­ for several years. She became a GERTRUDE DENNIS, a mem­ band. Robert A. Baney. made his WASP in 1943 and was in the Hanna Huebner-Kunath ber of the Garden State Chapter last flight on March 22. •$> CLASSIFIEDS

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