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It is not so much that I am doing a wonderful job Phyllis Wells, Another Dynamic 9 9 ...... 5 as it is that, as we all begin to con­ Soviet Helicopter Pilots— They’re 99s! ...... 7 nect and to communicate through a Section News ...... 9 timely Ninety-Nine News, all of YOU New Orleans 99s Honor Heroes, Desert Storm ...... 24 begin to send material. My thanks to 1992 AE Scholarship Judges...... 25 those who are sending reports, a photo essay articles, and information that abet the Eastern New England Chapter, ...... 26 connection/communication process and make my job (and the News!) COVER: more interesting. Please continue to contribute and let our goal be a more Mary Lou Neale, WASP and 99, informed and educated readership writes of Galina Rastorgueva, who are interested in the advance­ pilot, and her navigator, ment and improvement of aviation Ludmila Polyanskaya. They set and especially women in aviation helicopter records in 1975 and around the globe. While on that note: we welcome them to the Ninety- PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CHAPTER Nines in 1991. INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO YOUR SECTION REPORTERS. Their names are listed in the mast­ head and their addresses can be 99s In Action—the Santa Maria Chapter, CA. found in the Directory.) Aviation Awarness D ay From Anne Silverman, Marin from the 99s to the County Chapter, “Just thought I’d G ifted and Talented Students at the Museum let you know that the 99s featured on of Flight, Santa Maria page 24 of the Jan/Feb issue are from Airport, CA. MARIN COUNTY CHAPTER, not Charlotte Redford, left, the ‘Bay Area Chapter.’ We’re proud and other 99s teach VFR Chart Reading. of our chapter and our members. Thanks for all your efforts. I really like the way new ratings are listed. It High School GATE (Gifted and Talented makes it easy to spot old and new Education) Students gather after having been introduced to the thrill of flight by Santa friends.” Maria Ninety-Nines. Aviation Awareness Day—a "high profile" event which is praised From Patricia Viall, Oregon Pines by the local school administration and Chapter, “The Oregon Pines and thoroughly enjoyed by the students (and 99s!!) Columbia Cascade Chapter members A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: are planning a wonderful sectional. SECTION NEWS, NEW RATINGS, We’d hate for anybody to miss it! It AWARDS AND HONORS HAVE will be held in Salem, Oregon, from RETURNED. THE AUGUST/ August 20-23, 1992, not in Alaska, as SEPTEMBER ISSUE WILL BE listed in the Events Calendar of the COMBINED. PLEASE WELCOME Ninety-Nine News.” EBSCO GRAPHICS AS OUR NEW PRINTER. Ann Cooper, Editor PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

[ l “Help protect our freedom to fly today and preserve that right for our children. If we each ’ % remain idle, what will be our legacy?”

by Marie Christensen

General Aviation is under attack requiring them to be used. many thousands of workers are again!! It seems we are always in All of us want to clean up our out of jobs because there is no danger of being “legislated” out of environment and keep it clean. demand for the luxury items with the skies. This time it is a seem­ Our organization recently adopted the higher taxes on them. One ingly innocent Clean Air Act that Operation Skywatch as a program Florida Congressman is trying to is the cause of the threat. Amend­ to help keep an environmental get this Congress to repeal the tax ments to that Act have the poten­ watch. We want clean air, but we because of the impact it has had tial of grounding 90% of the want to attain it with a logical, on the boating industry in Florida.

“This time it is a seemingly innocent Clean Air Act that is the cause of the threat. Amendments to that Act have the potential of grounding 90% of the General Aviation fleet by banning the use of leaded fuel nationwide. ”

General Aviation fleet by banning well-considered plan, not haphaz­ Who is protecting the already the use of leaded fuel nationwide. ard amendments that will require depressed General Aviation The outcome could mean no new additional changes soon after their aircraft industry? How does your piston aircraft manufactured and passage. Congressman view this problem? no rebuilt or overhauled engines Last year the U.S. Congress Have you given him or her your allowed in the skies. hurriedly passed legislation to views? Will you allow us to be While the intent of the Environ­ impose a new 10% luxury tax on legislated out of the skies or will mental Protection Agency amend­ items priced at more than YOU take the time to make your ments to the 1990 Clean Air Act is $100,000 in an effort to pass a Congressman aware of the prob­ admirable, the reality o f the balanced budget. Everyone agreed lems that affect General Aviation? implementation is not well- that “the rich” should have to pay I encourage each of you to point considered. Further studies must dearly for their toys. No one out the positive aspects as well as be conducted to determine the seemed to consider that by punish­ the problems of General Aviation effect of the Congressional pas­ ing the rich for their financial in a letter to your Congressman sage of these amendments. Re­ success they would punish the today. Help protect our freedom to search into alternative fuels and middle-income people even more. fly today and preserve that right their availability must be done. It is the middle-income people that for our children. If we each remain Testing of any alternative fuels build the boats, cars, and airplanes idle, what will be our legacy? must be conducted prior to intro­ that warranted the new tax in the ducing them into our engines and eyes of our Congressmen. Now PHYLLIS WELLS, Another Dynamic Ninety-Nine NINETY-NINE by ALICE G. PALMER News Phyllis Wells, South Magazine o f the Central International Women Pilots Section, Pikes Peak July 1991 Chapter, Vol. 17, No. 6 flies the Groh Twin Astir.

Photo by BOARD o f DIRECTO RS Alice Palmer The Ninety-Nines, Inc. President: Marie Christensen Vice President: Pat Forbes When a bright red Citabria in Elbert She married her first husband, Secretary: Lu Hollander County, Colorado, takes to the air Jerry W ells, before finishing Treasurer: Louise White Director: Alexis Ewanchew trailing a training sailplane at the end of nursing school and dove into her Director: Diane Cozzi a 200-foot rope, there’s a good chance career as wife and the mother of Director: Joyce Wells Director: Mary Lou Waite that 99 Phyllis Wells is either flying the four with the same enthusiasm Non-voting Advisor: Barbara Sestito, towplane or occupying the instructor’s she put into her medical career. Past President seat in the sailplane. With her active She saved time for some fun, too. pursuit of improved skills and new She and her husband became Editorial Director: Alexis Ewanchew ratings, one might think Phyllis is a involved with a local musical Editor: Ann Cooper Editor’s mailing address: teenager hoping for an airline career. theater and Phyllis became the 131 Hillside Avenue But at age 55, she has retired from stage manager. “I spent a lot of Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908 - 464 - 8175 successful careers in nursing and time looking for interesting and By overnight express: parenting and now instructs and tows cheap props at junk yards,” she 131 Hillside Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 at Black Forest Gliderpark for the fun remembers. of it— not as a way to build time and When asked how she managed SECTION REPORTERS India: Mohini Shroff move on to higher goals. such an active career as well as a Australia: Marcia Hremeviuc Phyllis grew up near Wickenburg, demanding family life, she says East Canadian: Kathryn Gamble-Lerchner Western Canadian: Barbara Meredith Arizona, where her father worked as she never felt overloaded. “Nurs­ New England: Meta Politi an aircraft mechanic during World ing school instilled in me the idea New York!New Jersey: Barbara Mead Middle East: Evie Washington War II. “My father wasn’t a pilot, but that as a nurse, I was committed Southeast: Lee Orr he used to fly some of the airplanes to care for others.” She did admit North Central: Myma Stephens South Central: Margaret Cosby after hours when no one else was to being tired occasionally. “I Northwest: Carol Skinner there,” she says. “When he buzzed used come home after work, plop Southwest: Kathleen Browne our house, he set the aviation seed in on the couch, and announce to The NINETY-NINE News is published by me!” Now Phyllis is busy teaching my kids that if a man came to the The Ninety-Nines, Inc., a non-profit organiza­ tion engaged in education, charitable and her students not to buzz houses! door offering us a million dollars, scientific activities and purposes. After high school, Phyllis decided I wasn’t even going to the door.” Non-member subscriptions are available for to pursue a career in surgical nursing. She laughs. “Of course, that $12 per year. As a RN, her patience with painstak­ never happened!” Please send subscription monies and changes of address to: ing disassembly, cleaning, and As a result o f her dedication, Loretta Gragg Executive Director assembly of some of the surgical Phyllis was promoted to Operat­ The Ninety-Nines, Inc. equipment paid off. Soon she was an ing Room Supervisor at a new PO Box 59965 Will Rogers World Airport active member of the prestigious hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Oklahoma City OK 73159 (405) 685-7969 open-heart surgery team at Good She had the opportunity to give Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. input in the design o f the hospital continued on next page PHYLLIS WELLS, continued

and its operations. She also began commercial, and her glider flight Super Cub and a Mooney that they writing and lecturing on infection instructor ratings as well. use for frequent travel all over the control in the operating room and In 1981, they both retired from United States. “I’ve always made a name for herself in the the Dupont Company and made wanted to gad about,” she ex­ field. the move to Colorado where they plains. “Flying is an extension of In 1964, her husband discov­ could continue to enjoy their love my love of traveling. I enjoy the ered flying. Not wanting him to of flying. Phyllis began a success­ freedom of hopping in a plane and have all the fun, she joined him to ful independent nurse consulting flying somewhere and the feeling obtain their private licenses business and formed the Nurse of accomplishment after a success­ together. The expense of flying Consultants Association during ful flight.” Recently she flew to St. became an issue and Phyllis had to this time with a core group of 30 Louis to attend the Women in put her passion for flying on hold. nurses. The organization has Aviation Conference, and had the

Left: Phyllis Wells post-flights a soaring session with student, Dale Calender. Right, Wells discusses landing attitudes and techniques with student, Doug Dornseif. Photos by Alice G. Palmet. Interestingly, Alice is a writer and member of the Pikes Peak Chapter. She holds commercial and instructor certificates in gliders, a private airplane rating, and is also an airframe and powerplanl mechanic.

When hospital procedures grown steadily in the last 12 years. chance to meet many well-known changed to accommodate new Well-known among her flying women pilots. Along with her Medicare requirements, Phyllis friends for her organizing skills, teaching and traveling, she man­ felt the nursing field was becom­ she saw the need in 1984 for a 99s ages to find time to be a docent at ing less people-oriented. Her chapter in the Colorado Springs the Fine Arts Museum in Colorado husband passed away and her life area. She formed the Pikes Peak Springs where she pursues her changed dramatically. With her Chapter and served as its first love o f the arts. children grown, she decided to chairman. With her participation, Phyllis never lacks for a goal. move in a different direction. The the chapter has sponsored a sec­ Currently she aims to earn her Dupont Company knew of her tion meeting, a USPFT competi­ instructor’s rating in airplanes and expertise in infection control and tion, and has won several awards. She and Dick plan to do a little hired her as a consultant. She She’s also been heavily involved “barnstorming” in the Super Cub, moved to Wilmington, Delaware in organizing ground schools and visiting sailplane contests and fly- which gave her the opportunity to promotional events for the flight ins around the country. get back into flying. school, Soar Black Forest, where In the meantime, with Phyllis’ Phyllis met another Dupont she has worked as towpilot and encouragement from the professional, Dick Seaman— a instructor since its inception three instructor’s seat, the dipping and pilot and an experienced instructor years ago. bobbing of sailplanes on tow in airplanes and gliders. With their Phyllis’ first love now is become smoother and more stable common interests, it’s no surprise instructing. She has always loved with each passing flight. Soon that they were married in 1978. to teach others, and enjoys the another of her students takes to the Dick became Phyllis’ mentor and contact with people that she sky alone and shares the fun of supporter. He helped her with her doesn’t get while flying the flight with Phyllis Wells, another private license, her instrument, towplane. She and Dick own a dynamic Ninety-Nine. SOVIET HEROINES, G. RASTORGUEVA and L. POLYANSKAYA—They’re 99S!

by Mary Lou Neale 341.32 kilometers per hour (km/hr) was as if our dream came true. When I read in their letter that over distances of 15 to 45 kilome­ We appreciated its perfect flying the official Soviet comment on ters. Two days later, over a 100 km characteristics immediately after Galina Rastorgueva and Ludmila course, they flew at a speed of the first flight.” Polyanskaya’s record-breaking 334.023 km/hr. But the best was The road leading to the record- flight was, “They fly like men,” yet to come. They broke the men’s setting flights was arduous. “It there was instant kinship. Of record and set an all-time high a took us only 28 hours to establish course, their record-setting flights month later on the 500 km triangu­ the records,” mused Galina, “but were in 1975 and there is little lar route at 331.623 km/hr. The it took us every hour all our lives doubt that the Russian board of previous best had been 273.507! A to confirm our right to do this.” experienced test pilots, an all scant twelve days later they flew Galina was 8 years old in 1944 masculine panel, intended that over a triangular route of 1000 km when her father, Victor such a pronouncement was high Rastorguev, let her stow away on praise. The Soviets even affection­ one of his test-piloting flights. He ately called the women was killed a year later, but he had “chebarashki,” a funny toy resem­ already bequeathed a love of bling a little teddy bear. Can you flying to his daughter. Victor, a imagine any one of them thinking Soviet hero, had left a heritage of of Yuri Gagarin in terms o f some note and one of the craters on the cute little stuffed animal? moon was named after him. At The way to success in aviation 17, Galina entered the Moscow is still uneven if not often down­ Aviation College and became a right rough— and far more so in member of an airclub. A year Russia. The military is not open to later she graduated with a di­ women, in spite of the recognized ploma of pilot-instructor, yet she heroism o f the WWII female was not allowed to fly for a fighter and bomber pilots. The living. She worked on the line as women told that, “After victory, it New 99 Ludmila Polyanskaya (left) with an engineer on jet planes for five was, ‘Go home now. The kitchen M ary Lou and Ray Neale years, earning the badge of awaits.’” As before WWII, the at the M oscow Aviation Academy “Excellent Worker of Airfleet” in Museum. Mary Lou is a WASP and 99. only way to learn to fly was 1965. She continued flying on her through a flying club which was at a speed of 322.646 besting the own and obtained a helicopter often beyond the means of the men’s earlier record of 258.66. rating. She was finally admitted average woman. If one did suc­ That was the first time in the to a flying school in Kremenchug ceed by doing this, in Galina’s history o f aviation that women and graduated in three months words, “The responsibility was established a helicopter record and instead of the usual two years. great. If one woman pilot happens it was done during the International Her enthusiasm and industry to make a mistake, it is like a Women’s Year. The helicopter was gained her entrance into the heavy stone which will pull down the Mi-24, the newest at that time, flying research center where she the rest of them. In aviation, and the women fell in love with it. achieved excellent marks and women have no right to make They wrote, “Now there were three ratings as commander of the Mi- mistakes.” o f us, rather than two, because it 4, Mi-8, and the powerful M i-10. The records set by Galina and seemed to us that our helicopter In 1974, she was awarded the her navigator, Ludmila, were also had a soul. It sure had charac­ Order o f the Red Banner and impressive. On July 16, 1975, they ter because a 4,500 horsepower received permission to begin set the speed record for women of helicopter commanded respect. It preparations for making world

continued on the next page GALINA AND LUDMILA, continued records on the new Mi-24. She 1000 km we had to stay with the invited Ludmila to join her as take-off regime for an hour and a navigator. half. As a rule, this regime lasts Ludmila Polyanskaya dreamed not more than five or six minutes. of flying ever since she was a The vibration caused by the speed small child picking berries near of 343 km/hr plus the rough air jS the airfield of Chemoe. Her father, broke the fuel line and the remain­ an automobile mechanic, shared ing fuel ran out to the cockpit as July 26 — August 1,1991 this love but the opportunity to fly we were in nose low position. It The EAA Fly In and was denied him. He encouraged spoiled shoes and the navigator’s Convention his daughter and Ludmila joined briefcase and we reeked of kero­ Oshkosh, Wisconsin an airclub where she parachuted, sene. But the fuel was very low at flew gliders and learned topogra­ the time, so we were lucky.” The Ninety-Nines will be phy. Her industry earned her the The legendary pilot and Vice having a booth in the South reward of being sent to a flying President of Federation Exhibit Hall as well as the school in Ulyanovsk. Her success Aeronautique Internationale Friendship Tent. We need there caught the attention of (FAI), Ivan Koshedub, wrote in members to help out. For information, “The vibration caused by the speed of 343 please contact: Pat Forbes km/hr plus the rough air broke the fuel line 279 Catalpa Drive and the remaining fuel ran out to the cockpit Atherton, CA 94027 as we were in nose low position 415-853-1424

Galina in her search for a naviga­ his review, “The women crew tor and Ludmila was sent to a which consisted of the commander ; = = ® > = = ; helicopter plant for six months. G. Rastorgueva and the navigator Ready for their projected trial, L. Polyanskaya established out­ both women understood that standing world records while record flights were “not exotic, but flying a helicopter of the latest For those who desire to plan all-absorbing work. We put our model. The crew showed high ahead, whole souls and skill into each professionalism and bravery. The AOPA Convention flight. The results were much These were records and flight tests October 23-27 better than expected, satisfying which resulted in getting valuable New Orleans, Louisiana Marat Tischenko, the designer of importance for our country.” this helicopter. We economized, At the International Convention The Ninety-Nines will have a doing everything ourselves. We of Ninety-Nines, Las Vegas 1990, booth and members are insisted on being given all flights, Galina and Ludmila were awarded needed as volunteers. all testing. We gave exhaustive medals commemorating Amelia For information, answers to all possible questions Earhart and made members of our please contact: from the plant test pilots. organization. We are proud to Susan Coco “Each flight was a very difficult have them join us. 4011 Idaho Avenue examination for the crew and the Kenner, LA 70065 machine. Once during a flight of - n a n — - 504-885-2847 SECTION NEWS •What’s going on in YOUR world?

In a delightful message from Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation, Inc. Higashi Matsuyama Saitama-ken Announces Scholarship Winners Japan, 99 Rikako Sugiura Carpen­ Julie Collinge, Garden State Chapter, attended the Aircraft Electronics ter sends her regards. She planned Association (AEA) Convention in Reno, NV in May. This trade/profes­ to attend the World Aerospace sional organization for the avionics business announced scholarship Education Organization Congress winners. Julie wrote, “The Foundation was established last year and is in Vienna in July and she wrote, dedicated to enhancing education in the avionics field. Of the ten recipi­ “We (Japan Women in Aeronau­ ents of scholarships, TWO WERE WOMEN! And one of those two won tics) have been busy this past year the highest value award, that from Colorado Aero Tech. The young lady supporting the cause of aviation. who won this award, Nicki Ann Nelson, was at the convention. She is Some of the things that we have attractive, well-spoken and intelligent (obviously!) and a credit to done are: women in aviation.” • We hosted the Korean Jim Cook, the Chairman of the AEA Educational Foundation, stated, W omen’s Pilot Association and “Today we are awarding ten scholarships with financial assistance to the had a very nice meeting. After the winners totaling $23,000. I believe this is unparalleled in the general meeting they came to my home for aviation industry. In fact, the Foundation has received scholarship a steak cook out. commitments over the next four years of approximately $100,000.1 • We hosted the Japanese Youth think you will agree this is an impressive start, but it is just a start. Our Aviation Association at Yokota Air scholarship goal for 1991-1992 is to double the awards we are presenting Base. There was a total of 104 today. Our youth represent the future of our industry. I think you can see people, including the advisors and that A E A ’s membership is willing to invest in the future.” the Board of Directors. • We played Santa for the “Today we are awarding ten scholarships with financial assistance Japanese Youth Aviation Associa­ to the winners totaling $23,000.1 believe this is unparalleled in the tion at Chofu Airport and gave out general aviation industry. candy and cookies. There was a In fact, the Foundation has received scholarship commitments over training session for the youths and, the next four years of approximately $100,000.” after the training, there was a rice cake making and lunch. Karen L. Forrester, Greensboro, North Carolina, was awarded the • We also played Santa at two Terra Avionics Corporation Collegiate Scholarship, open to high school schools and two old peoples’ seniors and college students who are children or grandchildren of em­ homes that are called Golden ployees of AEA regular members and who are attending or plan to attend Home. We gave out candy and an accredited university. The annual award: $2,500. Congratulations, cookies to all. Karen! We have a meeting of the Japan Nicki Ann Nelson, Rangely, Colorado, won the Colorado Aero Tech Women in Aeronautics every other Scholarship that is open to anyone who plans to enroll at Colorado Aero month. This year members from Tech in Broomfield, CO. The annual award: $11,500. Our congratula­ the Japan Women in Aeronautics tions to you, also, Nicki! went to Korea for a meeting with As Julie so wisely pointed out, we all know women pilots, but there our counterparts in Korea. It was a are fewer among us who are A&Ps or avionics technicians. Those who very nice meeting.” are up and coming along the less-traveled road should be justifiably On a personal note, Rikako proud. As Cook pointed out, you are the future of the industry. We of the wrote, “My husband and I fly as Ninety-Nines salute you and wish you well. often as the weather and schedule will allow. We went flying in May and then attended the monthly safety Besides personal information of each of Spring was when the Greater Seattle meeting for the Yokota Aero Club. All the ladies, the 99s organization also members planned a joint meeting with pilots must attend the monthly safety received some good PR. Congratulations, other local chapters to conduct a Gourmet meeting.” ladies! Box Lunch Auction—the proceeds (over Northwest Section Reporter Carol Eight Willamette Valley Chapter $700) earmarked for a scholarship in Skinner reported that The Columbia members flew to Seattle to visit the memory of Hazel Jones. The auction and Cascade Chapter members, 66s and 49 Museum of Flight. Members were also social was held at the home of Edweena and l/2s traveled south of the border via treated to a presentation by Wanda and Bill Hartley in the San Juan Islands. Shirley Twigg’s slides from her trips to Kennedy, the Assistant Administrator, Approximately 27 Ninety-Nines and Mexico. The slides were presented Oregon Aeronautics Division and a 49 l/2s attended including Marolyn Moody and Carolyn Carpp of Western Washington Chapter. Plans were made for a Poker Run and the airmarking of Bayview Airport. Eastern Idaho Chapter members held their annual Cross Country/Alpine Ski % Weekend at Victor, ID. The members have made a commitment to take part in the Idaho Division of Aeronautics’ Adopt-A- t Runway program. At Henry’s Lake, in an L-° effort to keep wild and domestic animals L to r: Samura, Japan; Go, Korea; Tei, The Youth Aviation Association. Making off the runway while it is being used by Korea; Nozoki, Kanao, Rikako, Aoyama and rice cake with the help of “the jolly man in aircraft, they will assume the responsibility Kawai from Japan, at their joint meeting. the red suit". of erecting a fence each spring and removing it in the fall. The chapter following a Mexican potluck at Bette member of the Corvallis Airport Com­ members will also continue to organize the Jackson’s home on Sunset Airstrip. First mission. mountain flying clinic in the Middle Fork Officer Jeanne Collins and 49 1/2 Warren New chapter officers of the Mid- of the Salmon River. Walters have been crewing together on Columbia Chapter are: Chair, Ann Barbara Meredith is the reporter from Horizon’s Dash-8. Happy landings, Jeanne English; Vice Chair, Rene Brewer; Western Canada Section. She wrote, and Warren. Columbia Cascade’s Laura Secretary, Patti Martin; Treasurer, Marjy “The British Columbia Coast Chapter Schneider has been promoted to co­ Leggett; New Membership Chair, Patti had their first fly-out of the Spring to supervisor for the tower at Portland Martin; Reporter, Marjy Leggett; and Vancouver Island in April. Six airplanes International Airport. Education Director, Marcia Crigler. Karen flew to Victoria Flying Club, rented vans All chapter officers of the Columbia Hill, Jane Lembcke, Donna Surles, and and drove into Victoria to see a photo­ Gorge Chapter will continue in their Tym Robbins were welcomed as 66s. graphic exhibit, From an Aerial Perspec­ present positions. Operation Skywatch, a Despite poor weather over the moun­ tive, Two Women’s Journey Over a volunteer program initiated by 99s in the tainous areas and gusty winds in the derby Northern Landscape, at the XChanges fight against illegal pollution of the area, pilots from as far away as Seattle and Gallery. Since the gallery didn’t open until environment, is in effect. The chapter Spokane participated in the Northwest the afternoon, the group hiked to the will host the Old Oregon Trail Fly-Out on Section’s Spring Fling at Vista Field, waterfront and had lunch before going to their way back from Independence, MO, Kennewick, WA in April. Winners who the exhibition. The photos, taken from a with box lunches and a tour of local were announced at the Awards Dinner Piper Cub by Judith Currelly and Catherine points of interest. Columbia Gorge’s were: Jan Liberty, Western Washington, Young, were views of northern mountains, Jeanne Hillis and Tina Carroll are 1st place in the Proficiency Derby and the rivers and tundra.” (Ed. note: Could involved with the Girl Scouts and have Poker Run; Larry Chiatovich, Grandview, Ninety-Nines be put in touch with the provided information on possible career WA, 1st Place in the Proficiency Landing; photographers and/or the gallery owners choice and the Ninety-Nines. and George Foote and Jim Baxter, about this intriguing exhibit? Can it be Western Washington Chapter Wenatchee, WA, 1st Place in the Preflight arranged through loan by other galleries?) members planned a Flying Companion Contest. Section Governor, Linda Nave, Kathryn Gamble-Lerchner, East Seminar at Everett Community College. placed second.” Canada Section Reporter, wrote that Mary Mitte was the contact person. Edweena Hartley wrote that the Montreal Chapter’s Suzanne Pettigres Members Cindy Rempp-Tate, Diana Greater Seattle Chapter had a successful presented a video and photos of her Stevens, Linda Marshall, and Tina Flying Companion Seminar in conjunction northern flying experiences. Suzanne was Pomeroy of the Montana Chapter were with the Annual Northwest Aviation the first female pilot to be hired by Air Inuit featured in a full page article in a May Conference in Tacoma, WA. Sixty-two and spent two years flying as a first officer edition of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. men and women attended. Later in the on Twin Otters and HS 748s. She is presently a Second Officer on the B 727 Martin, Elinor Morris, Sue Ramsey, Susan ministry of the Environment. Skywatch is with Air Canada. The Montreal Chapter Rutherford, Janet Battle, Melissa Chalmers, ‘catching on’ as New York and New members enjoyed a tour of the Canadair Nanette Jozwiak and Kimberly Murray. Jersey Chapters commence a Skywatch Aircraft Production Facilities in St. First Canadian members had an A.E. program in their States. First Canadian Laurent and the jet production line at Night on The Life and Times o f Amelia leadership has helped promote Skywatch Dorval where they saw the first 50-seat Earhart with 25 members in attendance. as an effective environmental tool in Canadair Regional Jet off the production The gathering, at Seneca College hangar, combatting pollution.” line. Twenty-three Ninety-Nines, a 66, Buttonville Airport, received a very On behalf of ALL Canadian Ninety- 49 l/2s and friends attended a tremendous educating review of the life of our First Nines, an $1,800 award was presented to brunch at Mother Tuckers, London, hosted International President. First Canadian the Western Canada Aviation Museum, by the Maple Leaf Chapter. members also held a very successful Winter Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba by the Board of Last fall (1990) Maple Leaf Chapter Carnival Day at Valley Park and attended a Trustees of the Ninety-Nines Canadian. members held a Careers Day Presentation fascinating and stimulating presentation on According to Canadian Aviation News, at the Princess Elizabeth public school in Soaring by Lene Band. Lene related her 17 “The $ 1,800 is to go towards upgrading London, Ontario. They enjoyed the years of glider pilot experience. Lynn the Canadian Women in Aviation exhibit. children as much as the kids loved their Shinn, First Canadian Aerospace Chair­ The upgrading of the exhibit would topic. Susan Henderson of Kingsville woman, has designed a program so that the include enclosing the exhibit with lexon received Maple Leaf Chapters’ first 99s can help Girl Guides receive their plastic sheets. The enclosure will preserve award for the outstanding female student aircraft pins. the exhibit by blocking out the ultraviolet pilot in their chapter area. The presentation The Eastern Ontario Chapter mem­ light and keeping the artifacts clean. The was made at the Wings Banquet of the bers presented, at the Ottawa Regional Windsor Flying Club. Called the Maple Science Fair in April, an award for the Leaf Chapter Award of Excellence, it exhibit which best demonstrated a study and included $250 cash and a small remem­ understanding of an aspect of the physics of brance plaque. Congratulations to Susan flight. The award was presented to Blake who won because of receiving the highest Cheney, a Grade 13 student at Glebe mark on both the written and flight exams. Collegiate in Ottawa. Blake exhibited his Barbara Bruder, the Maple Leaf Chapter project, entitled Shape & Flow, in the Treasurer, married in February in a quiet Senior Division of the Science Fair ceremony that was loudly congratulated by program. Blake had constructed several her fellow chapter members. Maple Leaf’s model airfoil sections representing the Nancy Stasko of Windsor earned her night wings of a variety of existing aircraft rating. Suzanne Wilkins earned her (Cessna, F-18, etc.) and demonstrated the Wingman's (read as Wingperson, from the variation in lift and drag coefficients from North American Trainers Association. one airfoil section to another in airflows of Only holders of this badge may fly both constant and varying speeds. Isabel Harvards in formation at Oshkosh and Peppier presented the award. Sue Begg, other major warbird fly-ins in the United Deb Russell and Dorothy Berthelet acted as San Antonio Air Bear Program at work States. Nancy O ’Neil Holden, Connie judges. Eastern Ontario members held an with first graders, Poteet Elementary, TX. Paton and Nancy Stasko of Maple Leaf open meeting for the aviation community at met with nine female pilots and students at which the guest speaker was Les East from Western Canada Aviation Museum’s the Windsor Flying Club—a great meeting the Accident Investigation and Safety Canadian Women in Aviation exhibit is with so many prospects from one club. Board. The meeting was held at the Ottawa the only one of its kind in Canada. It is The Atlantic Chapter members Flying Club. located at the entrance foyer of the continue to run a book exchange program Several Eastern Canada Section Museum in a prime area for public among themselves. Maybe someone would members attended the COP A Flight One viewing. It contains photos and graphics like to join the chapter members and can dinner/dance/wings night where Major on women pilots, mannequins in flight contact them directly. It’s a great way to Stephan of the Snowbirds spoke on the uniforms and small artifacts relating to share your time and resources with a experience of being a Snowbird member. women pilots. The Board of Trustees is fellow flying friend during the winter Kathryn Gamble-Lerchner wrote, “New very pleased to present the 1990 award to months. Skywatch pilots at First Canadian are the Western Canada Aviation Museum.” First Canadian Chapter welcomes a Catherine Thomas (a new 99 and recently The award was presented by Shirley host of new members: Wendy Gluhushkin, graduated Class IV Instructor) and Daphne Render, Winnipeg Ninety-Nine to Vicky Barbra Pelley, Jodi Lougheed (who is the Schiff, a professor and Airline Transport Wilson, Development Officer of the new editor of the chapter newsletter— Pilot. The programme now has 13 eager museum. Flightlines), Barb Frackowiak, Giselle pilots winging their way skyward for the South Central Section Reporter, Margaret Cosby, wrote that Jerry Anne which entailed a full year’s planning. which will both appear on chapter note Jurenka, Texas Dogwood Chair, has been Exhibitions of antique, homebuilt and cards. At the Forest of Friendship event appointed to the Board of Directors of the WWII craft were great attractions to the in Atchison, KS, the Colorado Chapter Texas Aviation and Space Education huge crowd. The clouds parted sufficiently honored a fellow Denverite—“Jepp” Forum. Caroline Geer, also of Texas for the airshow which gets better every Jeppesen, the developer of the widely Dogwood Chapter, was honored by the year. Tours of the tower and airport used air navigation charts that bear his Texas Press Women for a radio spot she facilities gave the general public a good name. Lynn Ringer presented the Air wrote and was elected an officer in that insight into the joys and usefulness of Bear program to 315 students in March organization. Stephanie Roberts, our general aviation. Her Honor, Mayor Hazel alone. Wow! Jennifer Caine and Marylou member representing the Texas Depart­ Beard, attended the pre-airshow party and Pohl each spoke to Girl Scouts. ment of Aviation, organized Operation seemed to enjoy learning about the new-to- Dallas Chapter members welcome A.I.R (Aviation In Review) for the Tyler her world of aviation. Marion Jayne who has transferred her Chamber of Commerce. The week-long Austin Chapter members, Judy membership from the Chicago Area celebration of aviation featured tours of Rinehart and Carol Heiser, attended the Chapter. Dallas’ Sandy Buschhom has Pounds Field by 2,000 eighth graders, SCS Section Meeting in Lake Charles, LA. been named the 99 coordinator for displays of numerous aircraft, model Also in May, new officers were elected: AirLifeLine for any missions to be flown. aircraft, Confederate Air Force fly-bys, Sandy Sivert, Chair; Melinda Walton, Fort Worth Chapter members Sheila and a luncheon with astronaut “Hoot” Secretary; and Peggy Womble, Treasurer. Beck and Jeanette Hackler made plans Gibson as guest speaker. (Gibson’s mother Although the attendance was down for the ARC also. A hearty band of was a 99.) South Central Section’s Babette (inclement weather!), Austin members painters from Fort Worth Chapter Andre has been inducted into the Colorado were highly visible at the Georgetown Air descended upon North West Regional Show with a food booth and Airport and gave it a fresh Compass were fortunate to have two Rose. Leading the crew of roller wielders Paul Russum new student pilots, Sonya were: Carol Sue Wheeler, Juanita wins 2nd Gary and Lynn Preston, Waddell, Carol Morris, Charli Lamb, place, spot landing, and helping out. Members intend Helen Hylkes, Zena Rucker and prospec­ received the to work with the local EAA tive member Kathy Kidwell. Fort trophy from Chapter to help Boy Scouts Worth’s newly-elected officers are: G loria achieve their Aviation Charli Lamb, Chair; Diane England, Vice Blank, Chair, Badges. Potential 66 Sonya Chair; Carol Morris and Helen Hyles, and Gary was welcomed by M argaret chapter members when she Coshy, accompanied her flight announcer— instructor, Melinda Walton San Antonio Chapter. to a meeting. Colorado Chapter’s Mile Hi Airderby at Hall of Fame. Centennial Airport is open to all pilots Shreveport Chapter Chair Starr Stone and all airplanes for VFR flight. The race is on the faculty of Louisiana State is held in September and will be a University. Shreveport’s Amy Pilkenton, is Round-Robin relay. During the Airderby, the Chief Ground and Flight Instructor for a Safety and Education Seminar will be L’Express Airlines. Due to the unusual held. Following the race, a banquet and rainfall this year in Louisiana, all of dance with a short aviation program are Shreveport Chapter’s fly-ins have been planned at the Clarion Hotel on Centen­ via 1-20. Dogwood Chapter hosted nial Field to celebrate the 50th Anniver­ New Orleans' Chair, Jonnie McAlpine, Shreveport at Gladewater and chapter sary of the Colorado Chapter. Word had plays win, lose or draw with aviation members motored to Ruston, LA, where it that Joyce Hilche and Eddie Whistle phrases. Barbecue Fundraiser.______new members enrolled in the Aviation hoped to fly the Air Race Classic in a 180 Program at Louisiana Tech treated all who Comanche. Lu Purdy, Membership Chair, Co-Secretaries; and Co-Treasurers are attended to a fun day at the airport. The was chosen Member of the Year. Among Lottie Eubanks and Juanita Waddell. annual Holiday-In-Dixie Open House at other things, she increased membership A large contingent of 99s from the Downtown Airport was a tremendous by 30 members this year. Congrats to Fort Worth, Golden Triangle, Dallas, success despite the heavy clouds. Sandra Millie Bobletter and Von Matheny. Redbird Chapters and their Section Shaw, assisted by Evelyn Snow, did a Millie won with a biplane design to Governor participated in a tour of the fantastic job of coordinating the event accompany the poem written by Von American Airlines Training Facility. The Director of Pilot Recruitment, Judy Mick Wilson, FAA Accident Prevention new officers in June and thanked the Tarver, told about the recruitment Specialist from the Denver office gave 2 outgoing officers for a job well done! policies and criteria at AA. The group safety seminars: Surviving an Air Crash Thanks to outgoing officers: Chair, was also treated to a tour of the new and Weather. Vem Foster, CFI&I and of Susie Mitchell; Vice Chair, Phyl addition that houses the newest simula­ the Colorado Pilots’ Association, pre­ Howard; Secretary, Helen Holbird; tors (among them a $17M MD-11 sim); sented Traffic Pattern, the Landing Treasurer, Pam Hones; and Membership the load control room where aircraft Approach and the Go-Round—Like a Pro. Chair, Leda Hedglon. loads are determined and forwarded to For the Wings program, Civil Air Patrol Purple Sage Chapter members held the pilots; the dispatch, crew scheduling, Cadets helped on the flight line. Dena a May installation meeting and later and weather centers; and the flight Kempton and Larry kept the planes going performed a three-day stint at attendant training area. and handled the scheduling of the instruc­ Schlemeyer Field, Odessa, helping to Golden Triangle Chapter members tors and pilots. Deanna Strand was one of register the visiting pilots to the First donated two picnic tables to the North­ the Wings instructors and chapter mem­ Annual Southwest Air Fair and Expo. west Regional Airport which is a favorite bers hosted refreshments (sharing them Schlemeyer Field is the location of the gathering place for families—those who with GJT control tower personnel). High compass rose that members planned to fly and those who are watchers. Members Country members have issued a welcome paint. The Fair was a huge success and assembled the tables and then ‘broke to new member, Cynthia Carlson who is Purple Sage 99s were glad to partici­ them in’ with a picnic lunch. A visit to also the new reporter for the Ninety-Nine pate. Newly-elected officers are: Chair, Mary and T.W. Wheelock’s hangar News. At the Montrose Air Rendezvous, Mary Alice Tidwell; Vice Chair, revealed progress on their Skybolt High Country Chapter members hosted Sabrehna Wyche; Secretary, Patricia homebuilt. T.W. has made high-speed an information and sales booth—handmade Petosky; and Treasurer, Betty Jones. taxi tests and expects to fly it soon. and designed by Linda Lake. Pat El Paso Chapter members held a High Country Chapter has a new Blackwelder was her able assistant in meeting in the form of a Sunday brunch at logo. The members combined the April organizing the event. 99 Amanda the War Eagles Museum, Santa Tersea, meeting with an airport beautification Woodward and 49 1/2 Richard Roth stole New Mexico. El Paso Ninety-Nines will project. An outstanding number of the show with their ungainly RAF Hunting­ hostess summer Fly-In/Drive-In break­ members stayed for the hangar work ton Percival Pembroke. The airwork was fasts at the West Texas Airport every first detail at Kempton Air FBO, GJT Airport. interrupted by a snow squall and the act’s Sunday through September. A special Larry Kempton, 49 1/2, assisted and ground-bound finale had the crew perform­ ceremony was held for the unveiling of furnished the equipment and the floor ing a precision umbrella drill on top of the plane. Be sure to catch this unusual airshow treat on the summer circuit! High Country’s Alice Monroe and her C-175 with co-pilot Peggy Herndon planned to fly the 2,727.7 s.m. Air Race Classic. Oklahoma Chapter members received (belatedly) the First Place Airmarking Award for 1989-1990 at the SCS meeting in Lake Charles, LA. This was Nema Masonhall’s 71st consecutive Section Meeting. She deserves more than a round Don Geddes, CFI. Berry Cook and Fran of applause! Oklahoma members wel­ Long, High Country, discuss the FAA Wings comed new pilot and new 99 Mary Beth Safety Seminar. Hunt of Enid. Chapter membership now numbers 113 plus several 66’s. Plans for New Orleans 99s host NCASE booth. cleaner. A lot of horseplay, doughnuts the 13th Annual Okie Derby Proficiency Susan Coco, Jonnie McAlpine and Carol and coffee helped to make the broom Air Race, August 16-17, are progressing R enneisen. handles fly. Springtime in the Rockies nicely. Chapter scholarships will be created a “go or no-go” situation for the awarded following the Derby. Almost 10 the Lynn Stover Memorial Plaque which chapter-sponsored, 3-day safety seminar percent of the membership attended the will be displayed in the War Eagles and co-sponsored Wings Program in SCS Meeting in Lake Charles— that is, 10 Museum. Axel Stover was present for the Grand Junction. Well known to the 99s, members. Reporter Margaret Cosby wrote, ceremony. Despite the high winds, newly- Sparky Imeson, author, gave the Moun­ “Happy 50th Birthday, Oklahoma Chap­ licensed Angela Oliver flew in for the tain Flying Seminar. Over 150 pilots, ter—Fifty and Feisty and Flying! (Feisty meeting and Ruth Deerman had a guest student pilots and aviation friends from and Flying are what the 2 Fs in Fifty stand present. Angela obtained her Private with 15 surrounding communities attended. for.) The Oklahoma members installed the help of a 99 Scholarship. continued on next page CALENDAR SECTION NEWS, cont.

JULY 1991 Space City Chapter members are 19-21 Hammondsport, NY Glenn H. Curtiss Museum justifiably proud of the successful Space Cradle of Aviation Flight Safety Weekend. For further info: Lindsley Dunn, P.O. Box Shuttle flight that included their member, 326, Hammondsport, NY 14840 or call: 607-569-2160 Linda Godwin. Linda, a mission specialist, 21 Pancake Breakfast Kamp Airport wore a “Space City 99s” tee-shirt that was Central New York Section Fly-In especially designed for the mission and 26 to August 1 “OSHKOSH” Wittman Field, Wl will be cherished as part of the chapter’s EAA Convention and Fly In memorabilia. She also was happy to carry AUGUST 1991 into space the helmet of famed aviatrix, 3 Ephraim-Fish Creek, Wl Louise Thaden. Several Space City Annual Door County Fly In members traveled to Florida for the Contact: Gail LaPook 312-589-0727 launch and Chapter Chair, Joanne 16-17 OKIE DERBY 13th Annual Roemer, made it to California to see the landing as well. Space City members 17 Fly In, Frederick MD to AOA North Jersey Chapter donned white cowboy hats and black For Info, contact: Beverly Shenkman cumberbunds to master blackjack, poker 21-25 Nantucket Island, MA Harbour House Resort and roulette games and run a money- Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Meeting. Contact David Prewitt at 215-751-0500. raising Casino Night for a Houston 22-24 Sentimental Journey ’91 Piper Memorial Airport Write: PO Box J-3, Lock Haven, PA 17745-0496 or Call: 717-893-4207 biotech company. 24 Poker Circus Nevada High Sierra 99s Tulsa Chapter’s Jan Mauritson For Info, contact: Dene Chabot-Fence, 702-885-7563 or 882-6700 attended the U.S. Pilots Association 31 Hammondsport, NY Glenn H. Curtiss Museum meetings in Memphis. Cal Bess, a WWII Annual Glenn H. Curtiss Bicycle Race and Tour pilot, gave a program on “Women in 607-569-2160 Aviation.” Melissa Whitehead completed her degree in Dallas and returned to SEPTEMBER 1991 Green County where she will work at the Blairstown, NJ North Jersey Mental Health Clinic in Muskogee. Tulsa members welcomed new 99s to 12 Kamp Airport Central New York their midst: Delores Bookout, Evelyn Panel Discussion for Student Pilots, contact: Joanne Bolton Hayes and Jo Ann Bland. Sherry Jones is 14 Brookhaven, Long Island Long Island Chapter teaching a course on “Introduction to Annual Greater NY Antique Airplane Club Fly-In Flying” at Tulsa Junior College. Sherry’s 21 East Hampton Open House Long Island Chapter 16-year-old daughter, Alysia, soloed. Our Contact: Kate Manchester 27 Mile Hi Air Derby /Colorado Chapter’s 50th Anniversary congratulations to Alysia. Members heard a program from Charles Harris on OCTOBER 1991 the National Biplane Association. They 11-12 Kachina Doll Air Rally Falcon Field, AZ are building a museum in Bartlesville. The 24th Annual Kachina Doll Air Rally sponsored by the Phoenix Chapter of the 99s Laura Richter, Ruth Nichols, Eddie is a proficiency rally with scoring based on navigational skills, estimate of fuel and Hanson, Claire Drenowatz, Lena Cronk, time, and spot landing. For an entry kit, send $5.00 to: KDAR, c/o Elaine Ralls, 2539 and Chair Gloria Bank of San Antonio N. 35th Avenue, Suite #10, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Information: 870-0208 or 973-1181. Chapter enjoyed and appreciated the 26-27 N’Awlins Air Show Naval Air Station, LA SCS Meeting in Lake Charles. San Antonio members welcome new mem­ bers: Gale Tseu—a transfer from Member-at-large, Sharon Homuth, and BOM B F 1 N C HGROB Barbara Field. On Air Force Day, San AL O > * DORE R A B A The Solution to N E 1 1 E O 1 L AW O S Antonio's Barbara Faulk arranged for the K OL LS M AN L Y N XES Flyword Puzzle #1 chapter 99s to have an information and A PE s S C U D sales booth at Randolph Air Force Base. WA R NER F L A PERO N A R T c C B O O T S ODO by They braved the heat, humidity and L 1 M ABL 1 P S EM 1 T hordes of people but were disappointed ES TM A U LE F L EU R that no prospective members put in an S E R V 1 C E S | R A DO M E Bob Gardner appearance. In an innovation for the E L K S ■ g A DO G EO R E F s U PE R c U B organization, an evening meeting was R U S T 1 S AA c A LS O The puzzle is found on held at Mary Ann Greer’s residence to A RLO R H 1 N o D E AD Page 2. not only discuss the International By- F OO LE NDO N FFY o continued on Page 16 BUSINESS MEETINGS and EVENTS CALENDAR DATE: 1991 SECTION/EVENT: LOCATION:CONTACT: 07 10-14 International Convention, 99s Orlando, FL Nancy Wright 07 26 to 08 2 EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Norma Freier 07 14-19 WAEO Congress Vienna, Austria Chanda Budhabhatti 08 22-25 Northwest Bozeman MT Gwen Vaseden 08 30 to 09 2 North Central Chicago IL Dodie Jewett 09 12-15 South Central Paris TX Pat Ward 9 21-22 Western Canada Calgary Canada Mary Oswald 09 27-29 Southwest Lake Tahoe NV Lois Erickson Fall No Central Chicago Area Chapter Dodie Jewett 10 5-6 NY-NJ Long Island NY Dorothy Campbell 10 18-19 PAEO Congress Las Vegas, NV 10 23-27 AOPA Convention New Orleans 1992 03 Australia and New Zealand Christchurch NZ Pam Collins 03 12-14 Women In Aviation Las Vegas NV Amy Carmien and Dr. Peggy Baty 04 24-26 South Central Dallas TX Pat Ward Spring Southwest Palm Springs CA Lois Erickson Spring No Central Gr Cincinatti Chapter 07 8-12 99 Convention Kansas City KS Pat Mlady 08 21-23 Northwest Salem OR Ginger Simmons or Trish Hanna 09 9-13 WASP 50th Anniversary San Antonio TX Pat Pateman 10 1-4 SW & SC Joint Albuquerque NM L. Erickson and P. Ward Fall No Central Greater Detroit Chapter

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(Include $3 for postage and handling) Laws recommendations but also to hold The San Antonio Chapter members Wright Airport. Eagle Flight is an an informal get-together for 66s and anticipate an interesting annual installa­ incentive program, a project of Rev. prospective members. New member tion dinner as the Bulverede Dinner White’s for inner city teenagers from Debbie Wyrick spearheaded the super­ Theater opens its doors to the 99s and Newark and East Orange, NJ. Karen social and the evening had a festive air. It Sharon Knibe presents her one-person Gauby spoke to 10th grade girls at a was well supported by the membership play, “Amelia Lives.” Outgoing Chair Career Day Seminar sponsored by the and three 66s and one prospective Gloria Bank declared that May was ‘a 99 American Association of University member was introduced. Diane Mullins month’ with their FAA Safety Seminar Women (AAUW) and took an 11th grad with her Navion and Barbara Martin were and Competition, the SCS Meeting, Air girl under her wing for a day. The student gearing up to participate in the ARC Force Day Booth, Prospective Member had expressed an interest in aerospace which promises to be a gathering of 99s. Social, arrangements for the annual Boy engineering. Following Karen for a day San Antonio Chapter members held Scout Badge Workshop and a Hondo Fly- showed the girl aviation from the Air a successful Fiesta Safety Seminar, to-Lunch; and finally, the Installation Traffic Control perspective, then Karen attended by 119 pilots who arrived for the dinner with Chapter Awards. Margaret took her to visit an FBO and examine a seminar, cookies and coffee and stayed Cosby wrote, “It has been a ‘whew!’ C-152. Mary Wunder, Gayl Henze, for the a chile and tea luncheon. San windup to a busy two years.” Adelle Bedrossian, Kate Macario, Gina Antonio FSDO’s Owen Russell spoke. 16 (Ed. note: Margaret should be justifi­ Martin, Cindi Kramer, Dottie Miller, and pilots in 14 airplanes signed up for the ably proud of her son, a U.S. Air Force F- Nancy Kyle attended a Safety Seminar flour-drop and spot-landing contests. A 16 pilot. Mike returned from Operation which was co-sponsored by Eastern 15-knot quartering to direct crosswind Desert Storm safely and with the added Pennsylvania Chapter. Kate Macario, honor of having received the Bronze Star. Our congratulations!) NOTE: Jan Walton, Iowa Chapter Ninety-Nine from Marion, Iowa, wrote, “My husband, Perry, and I would like to invite those members flying to the Oshkosh EAA Convention to stop at the Marion Airport, Iowa, operated by P&N Flight and Charter, to use any or all of our services. For members during the Convention: $.30 per gal discount on current price of MO gas; $.30 per gal New Orleans 99s display a “Flag Cake" at discount on current price of 100LL; tie their BBQ Fundraiser. L to r: Peggy downs and overnight camping at NO Thionville, Millie Thomas. Susan Coco, CHARGE and of course a pit stop and Carol Renneisen, Jaime Gonzales, Jonnie made the contests challenging. Flour FREE coffee and goodies. Phone 319- McAlpine, Kay Brune, Suzi Major and bombs were dropped to within 24 feet of 377-9437 or 319-377-0457. Marion seated: Emilie Shephard, Jean Anderson, Mary Donahue, and Madeline Ales. the target to as far away as “somewhere Airport Unicom= 122.7. Elevation=862.” in Texas,” as one pilot put it. Kudos to all Twelve members of the Eastern the participants and especially to Ginny Pennsylvania Chapter attended the Maysie Henrotin and Lola Tomlinson McDaniel, Air Activities Chair; to Lena Middle East Section Meeting at attended Sun ’n Fun. Kate and Maysie Kronk, Carol Fox, Laura Richter, Joan Staunton, VA. The report has it that the flew in the open cockpit New Standard and Lou McCasland, Castroville FBO weather couldn’t have been more D-25 piloted by Steve Oliver—a five operators, and Chapter Chair, Gloria cooperative and the Shenandoah Valley passenger, radial-engine powered craft Blank. Chapter members were most hospitable. that barnstormed in the ’20s and was A great meeting for San Antonio Tours to various places of interest were previously owned for 34 years by New Chapter members at Alyce Taylor’s enjoyed by participants and the lovely Jersey Hall of Famer, Johnny Thomson. Alpha Tango Flight School included new town of Staunton—rolling and hilly—is Louise Sacchi spoke to a woman’s book members Debbie Cool, Molly McDaniel, home to much history. The Safety club about women in aviation and ocean and Debbie Wyrick; former 99 Barbara Education Award was won by Western flying and Anne Shields spoke to Valley Field from Kerrville; Air Force Instructor Pennsylvania Chapter and the personal Forge Taildraggers Club about her trip to Pilot at Laughlin AFB, Sandra Stevens, education award by Christine St. Onge of Russia. and her sister, Annette Stevens; and Western Pennsylvania. The New England Section meeting Sharon Homuth. Members plan to get Eastern Pennsylvania’s Sandy was held in May. It featured guest after the Texas Legislature for wanting to Elwell is instructing at Flying W Airport speaker, Larry Webster, a volunteer at the impose a tax on avgas. and for the Eagle Flight at Caldwell- New England Air Museum and a member SECTION NEWS, continued of TIGHAR, the international group of Aviation News & Flyer. The article was Yeary made presentations to five classes historic aircraft restorers. Ninety-Nines entitled, “Pioneers in War,” and compared in March at the Joe Henderson School as from Canada, Long Island, and all of the WAFS and WASPS in WW II and the part of the Eagle Flight Program and New England were in attendance. female pilots of Desert Storm. Long Beach Anne Barber was to make an Eagle Southwest Section Reporter, Kath­ members welcome new 99s, Shannon Flight presentation in April. Several leen Browne, wrote that the Aloha Sheridan and Jenifer Williamson. Mount Diablo members toured Chapter held a Lanai Sale and Los Angeles Chapter member, famed TRACON in April. Fundraiser—a complete success. Special aviatrix Mary Haizlip, was the guest Chapter elections were held in April kudos to Jan Halpenny and Vivian Fagan speaker at the Museum of Flying Volun­ in the Phoenix Chapter and you can for their hard work. Donna Frost-Swank teers meeting in March. She was honored read of the results of those elections in was furloughed by Aloha Air Lines but at the opening of the Women in Aviation an upcoming issue of the Ninety-Nine has been recalled for 30 days to fly night Exhibit at the Wedell-Williams Museum News. Phoenix members Kathleen cargo. Aloha’s Apuepuelele—a time and in Patterson, Louisiana and she was also Browne, Lillian Brewer, Molly Gentry, fuel proficiency contest—was planned the speaker at the South Central Section Lois Eaton, Nancy Nay, Ann for May. Sara Maher is having some Luncheon. Mary set a speed record at 252 Newcombe, and 66 Jackie Whitford misadventures during her instrument mph in a Wedell-Williams racer in 1932 at manned the information table at the flight training and Janet Baldwin is Cleveland during the National Air Races. Scottsdale Air Fair in April. The working reservations and maintenance A fly-in was organized by members of completion of the airmarking that was for Air Molokai. the Monterey Bay Chapter for the begun in January at Deer Valley was Bakersfield Chapter had a treat for Memorial Day weekend. They planned to achieved by members of the Phoenix the April meeting. The members met at set up a booth from which to serve coffee, Chapter in April. Also in April, the the home of Geneva and Wayne strawberries and shortcake. Monterey chapter meeting was highlighted with McNamee to see the Avid Flyer kit plane Bay’s Bobbie Garin and Dell Hinn did a the long-awaited video of the November in progress. Geneva won the kit in the Salinas Airport tour in April. An Air Tour 1990 meeting of members of the chapter International Sweepstakes. Bakersfield with Barry Goldwater. members were asked to assist at the Redwood Empire Chapter members Minter Field Air Show, “ 1991 Warbirds hosted a Flying Companion Seminar in in Action.” Pat Church has been ap­ May. Cinda Weber is a new member and pointed to serve on the Caltrans Aviation/ Penny Semray and Michele Carter are Aerospace Education Committee. This new 66s. The speaker at the Redwood committee is responsible for developing Empire April meeting was Nancy statewide aviation education and aware­ Terhorst from the Napa Control Tower. ness strategies. Sacramento Valley Chapter Coyote Country Chapter members members airmarked the Sacramento have established, with the help of Jean Executive Airport in April. May was the New Orleans Chair. Jonnie Me Alpine and Schulz, the daughter of Pamela Van der Treasurer, Susan Coco, present a group photo date for the Executive Air Fair and Linden, a scholarship fund to assist of the New Orleans Chapter members to Sacramento Valley members were women in the pursuit of their aviation International President Marie Christensen (I) rounding up speakers and volunteer careers. and Vice President Pat Forbes (r). workers. The Half Moon Bay Fly-In was Fullerton Chapter members held a rescheduled from March to April due to Poker Run and Bar-b-que Fly-In in April of Santa Cruz Country Airport was a inclement weather. as well as a Girl Scout Tour. Also in success. Forty-two invitations were sent to San Fernando Valley Chapter April the Fullerton members sponsored a mayors, police and fire chiefs, city council members have scheduled a Flying “Celebration of Women in Aviation” members and the like. Thirty-seven of Companion Seminar for June. In April, Day. An 1FR Refresher was planned for those invited arrived ready to fly. members airmarked the blast fence at May with Rod Machado as the featured Mount Diablo Chapter members Van Nuys Airport. They painted the speaker. Sylvia Paoli was one of many hostessed 150—a great success as a logo and “Welcome to VNY.” Betty pilots who helped to fly approximately fundraiser—for a BFR Refresher. Betty Barlia is a returning member and Kim 600 handicapped children in March. Salcido is the newest member of the Anthony is brand new. San Fernando Imperial So-Lo Chapter members chapter. A Mount Diablo scholarship Chapter’s Sinead Sands has been hired airmarked Imperial Airport in April. fundraiser was planned for June, a Poker by United Air Lines as a Flight Engineer Long Beach Chapter’s Laurel Romm Run. It comes on the heels of a successful on B 727. She will be based at SFO. An is a Accident Prevention Specialist with chapter proficiency flight to Clear Lake in overnight fly-in was planned for June to the FAA and is an advanced ground April. The members held practice sessions Grass Valley in northern California. instructor. Barbara London was featured in on stalls and steep turns and held a spot Volunteers have been sought for the February 1991 issue of General landing contest. Mount Diablo’s Elaine continued on the next page assistance at the Van Nuys Air Expo in D’Amico who recounted some of her The top 3 teams went on to compete in July. training at OKC. The speaker was Jim Houma, LA. The top woman pilot in the “The Santa Ynez glider rides were Ralph from the Salt Lake FSDO. He category of safety was Christa Parks of great,” is the report from the San Luis spoke about the new program being Cochise.” Obispo County Chapter members. The offered by the FAA entitled ACE. Utah’s Santa Maria Valley Chapter, 99s had Airplanes On Parade between Dot Strate is now a certified scuba diver Southwest Section, presented its annual sessions of the FAA Accident Prevention and Barb Coleman has a new job and spring Aviation Awareness Day which Seminar at Pasa Robles in April. JoAnne new toy—a laptop computer. was co-chaired by Sonja Gerfen and Williams is the newest 66 in the chapter. Fullerton and Long Beach Chap­ Charlotte Redford. Nine high school Joan Steinberger is the chapter historian ters’ newsletters contained information students from the Gifted and Talented for the Santa Barbara Chapter. 66s Patty about the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Education program (GATE) participated. Stetson-Kassity and Wendy Lund have so­ Flying Association Competition. Re­ The all day event began in the Museum loed and are working toward solo cross porter Kathleen Browne compiled the of Flight at Santa Maria Airport. Delta country flights respectively. Airline pilot Gary Smith A fly-in was planned by discussed commercial Santa Barbara Chapter aviation careers. Tours of members in conjunction with the National Weather the Watsonville Air Show in Service, Santa Maria May. 99s planned to fly to Airport Tower and Ameri­ see the show on Saturday and can Eagle Commuter fly on to Columbia on Sun­ Airline followed. Chapter day, to return on Monday. members Suzi Monti, Diane While on the subject of Pirman, Trish Baker, the Watsonville Air Show, Cheryl Cooney and Sonja the Santa Clara Valley Gerfen took the students C hapter members also from pre-flight to actual planned to offer two booths flights around the city and for the three days of the the Pacific Coast. Pat airshow. Their Pasta Night Rowe, Eileen Wyckoff and wasasuccess. ProfessorTom Pat Viker also assisted. Leonard gave the status of After a picnic lunch, the the San Jose State Flight students were introduced to Team. New members are wel­ VFR charts and basic comed in the Santa Clara Valley Chap­ Orange County Flying Companions. navigation which was followed by a Eleanor Todd, on “How to Plot a Course.” ter: Frances Carrasco, Judy Williams, Betty debriefing and student evaluation. This is Patterson and Rose Ashford. Chapter 66s the third year that the local school have been busy: Carol Jorgenson passed following from those newsletters: administration has asked the Santa Maria the oral portion of her checkride. Nicole “PCIFA Competition was held at Ninety-Nines to sponsor this popular Giroux is working on cross country flights. Brackett Air Field on March 22-24. It event and the GATE students receive Betsy Britten flies out of Palo Alto. Kather­ was TENSE, EXCITING, EXHILARAT­ grade credit for participating. (See Photos ine Thomas, who soloed last fall, flies out ING, and COLD for those who were on page 3.) of Reid-Hillview. Chapter members held a outside all day. Due to the weather all of “The Memphis Chapter continues an Flying Companion Seminar in April. Marcie the landing events (spot, power on, power active stance in the Aviation Community Smith joined Juanita Ryan at her school to off) and air drops took place on Saturday. while having an outstandingly exciting discuss how airplanes fly, the parts of an The navigation event, which was post­ time,” wrote Carolyn Dieter Sullivan. Mem­ airplane, and to assist in a paper airplane poned until Sunday, ended up being phis Chapter members obtained a booth at contest. Peg Ewert took 9 young astronauts cancelled altogether. The simulator, the Memphis In May Airshow on the Mis­ on a tour of the San Jose International aircraft recognition, scan exam, and pre­ sissippi River and planned to sell many Tower. flight inspection events went as planned. aviation-related items to raise money for a Members of the Sierra Foothills “Top Team Awards went to: 1st— new scholarship, the idea of Nancy Miller, Chapter planned to lead tower and FSS Embry-Riddle University, Prescott, AZ; chair prior to being transferred. The schol­ tours at Sacramento Executive Airport in 2nd—Mt. San Antonia College, Walnut, arship is a reality after diligence on the part May as part of an aviation day. A CA; 3rd—San Jose State University, San of the committee—Cindy Gauthier. Dynelle Challenger Learning Center is being Jose, CA; 4th—Arizona State University, Johnson, Carolyn Sullivan, Caron Yates, proposed for the airport. Tempe, AZ; and 5th—Cypress College, Leen Hunt—and perusal by Sylvia Paoli, At the April meeting of the Utah U of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. 99s Counsel. Members plan to award the Chapter, members welcomed back Joan “Congratulations to these top schools. scholarship twice a year for a woman stu­ dent pilot to take her long-cross country, by her employer Dayton Hudson and Daffodil Days by transporting 59,000 the amount limited to $200. Memphis Chap­ Marshall Field. The award is given daffodils throughout the state. Now they ter members, 49 l/2s and friends enjoyed annually to qualified employees for their are busy preparing for a Pancake Amelia Lives, the play starring Julia volunteer commitment. The $250 award Breakfast. “Cookie” Ewing at the Harrell Performing will be given to the Amelia Earhart All Ohio Chapter members have Arts Center in Collierville, TN. Prior to the Scholarship Fund. Congratulations, Linda. added three new members: Wendy play, 99s were introduced and an article and Indiana Dunes members have awarded two Power (a transfer from Michigan), picture appeared in the Collien’ille Herald. $25 savings bonds to students with Linda Keller and Ashley Caston. They New Officers for Memphis are: Cindy outstanding projects in the Regional also have a new 66, Grace Tempos. Gauthier, Chair; Gail Wardlow, Vice Chair; Science Fair held in South Bend. They also Chicago Area Chapter members Sandy Kelly, Secretary; and Dynelle John­ brought home triple honors from the North held a “Treasures in the Attic” sale to son, Treasurer. Central Section meeting: Donna Stevens raise funds for Wing Ding 1991, the fall The Memphis Chapter members also earned the chapter first place in Member- section meeting to be held in Chicago. enjoyed a field trip to the Chicago Area members FEDEX MD11 simulator ar­ are proud of 49 l/2s Ralph ranged by 99 Cindy Gauthier Madsen and Frank and her 49 1/2 Marc Miller. Schorsch who received the Marc presided in the left seat North Central Section 49 1/ of the sim where takeoffs, land­ 2 awards. Barbara Dittmer, ings and tours of the Anchor­ Chicago Area, has been age, AK and Memphis, TN chosen as a participant in areas were enjoyed. Marc was the Women’s Executive instrumental in the develop­ Leadership Program ment of the visuals that are sponsored by the U.S. extremely faithful to the real Office of Personnel world for the Anchorage Air­ Management and Karen port and environs. DeRam will be flying First North Central Section Officer on a DC 8 for reporter Myma Stephens Flagship International wrote, “Some North Central Freight. She is the first Section Chapters have new female First Officer in the officers.” Indiana Dunes history of the company. Chapter members elected Happy Landings, Karen. Gail Schroeder, Chair; Dee Bohman, New Orleans Chapter Treasurer, Susan Coco, New England Section reporter, at NCASE with Chuck Yeager and Vice Chair; Donna Stevens, Secretary; Meta Politi, wrote, “The New England ______Scott Crossfield.______and Pam Fleming, Treasurer. Lake 99s had a great two-day meeting in May Michigan Chapter members are headed ship and 66s and Dee Bohman’s scrapbook in Groton, CT. The Connecticut by Barbara Goodwin, President; Ann committee won second place. Chapter members were the hostesses of Meengs, Vice President; Betty Young, Greater Detroit Chapter members the event under the capable leadership Secretary; and Mary Gardanier, Trea­ congratulate their Lynn O’Shaughnessy of Denise Dostoler. The opening surer. The Lake Michigan Chapter who has been named an FAA examiner. program was a presentation of the members met in April in Kalamazoo and Joe Savine, husband of Marlene, has Canadian Operation Skywatch. Margo initiated three spouses as 49 l/2s. been chosen as the Michigan Chapter 49 McCutcheon and members of the Indiana Dunes members learned 1/2 of the Year. Linda Druskin is international committee showed slides about paraplanes at their May meeting in Michigan's nominee for the Governor’s of their operation which started in Walkerton. A paraplane, that travels at 26 Service Award. The Michigan Wing Civil Ontario about 12 years ago. They mph at 500 to 10(X) feet above the Air Patrol presented the Frank G. Brewer volunteer to look for and document any ground, was exhibited for the members. CAP Memorial Aerospace Organizational illegal pollution that they find. This is Indiana Dunes welcomed new members: Award to the Michigan Chapter at the CAP aimed at assisting the government in Bea Gill and Tina Jo Stouffer. Bea, a Conference held in Kalamazoo in April. cleaning up the polluted areas.” retired RN and bride of 2 years, and her Indiana Chapter members welcome While 99s met, the spouses and husband own a C-152 based in new member Ginger Brotherton. They held guests toured the Nautilus Museum. Mishawaka. Tina Jo, from Elkhart, began their April meeting in Evansville where Governor, Betty Erickson, chaired the flying lessons with her father but man­ they also toured the Dress Regional meeting and reported on latest informa­ aged to get her license first. Linda Airport Tower. tion from her meetings at headquarters. Mattingly has been awarded the VIP Wisconsin Chapter 99s participated in The speaker, Larry Webster, curator at (Volunteer Involvement Program) Award Continued on the next page the New England Air Museum, is assigned a liaison. Marilyn Kamp and show that we’re safer in the air. involved with the restoration of aircraft, Joanne Bolton of Central New York Ida Van Smith and Doris Abbate primarily military planes. He presented Chapter are the spirit behind this Section planned to attend the International Forest slides to illustrate the use to which a effort. Marilyn presented the current of Friendship ceremonies in June. The museum puts the parts of wrecked status at the recent Section Meeting in chapter has begun a fund to put a plaque aircraft in the restoration process. Niagara Falls and Marilyn and Joanne in the Forest for Major Marie Rossi, Mary Shea, Chair of Western New En­ attended the New England Section killed in Desert Storm. gland Chapter, was honored as the Flight Meeting to present Skywatch. They will Long Island members are actively Instructor of the year for New England for also make a presentation at International meeting with other 99s. In March, Jill 1990. Congratulations, Mary! in July. This program is based on the Hopfenmuller, Dotti Campbell and Pat Barbara Mead, the section reporter for work done by the First Canadian Chapter Rockwell attended the East New England the New York-New Jersey Section, has and their successful efforts. Awards Luncheon. Three members written to report on an honored pair of 99 Western New York Chapter attended the Spring Section Meeting in chapters. The two New Jersey Niagara Falls. Jill Chapters—Garden State and Hopfenmuller, Doris North Jersey Chapters— Abbate and Bozena Syska were honored at the Teterboro attended the New England Aviation Hall of Fame Dinner, Section Meeting in May. May 14, with the Fred Wehran Bozena, visiting friends in Award. The Hall of Fame in­ California, took the ducts individuals (ourown Kay opportunity to attend the Brick has been so honored) and San Fernando Valley the Fred Wehran Award is pre­ Chapter, the Palms sented to groups who contrib­ Chapter and the Orange ute to aviation. For their efforts County Chapter meet­ on behalf of New Jersey avia­ ings. Bozena took her first tion, each chapter received a helicopter ride while on commemorative plaque which the West Coast. Even was presented by Fred thought the winds were Wehran’s daughter. She also gusting to 30 kts, she presented a photograph of her found the low altitude father and 99 Charter Member flying (300 ft.) more Ruth Nichols. Several Ninety- daunting. She says that as Nines and guests were seated Lake Erie Chapter members met for annual church memorial service. L to r: a fixed wing pilot she Gaye Wohlin, Missy Wicks, Evelyn Moore, Meigs Adams. Back Row: Marg in the audience and enjoyed loves ALTITUDE. The Juhasz, Pat Stark, Michelle Hovanek, Helen Sammon, Wilma Grootegoed, Long Island Chapter the evening. Congratulations Lori Perry, Debbie Downey, Bernice Barris. are in order! Donations were members issued an made to the Memorial Logbook at Teterboro members hosted the Niagara Falls Spring invitation to B.J. Ault, the new Accident Aviation Hall of Fame in the names of Section meeting. At least six plane loads Prevention Regional Manager for the Viola G. Schultz (99 and North Jersey flew in for the event. The Chapter did an New York-New Jersey area, to speak at Chapter member) and Major Marie Rossi outstanding job—great program, deli­ their meeting. A 99, B.J. stressed her (the New Jersey pilot killed in action. Desert cious food, and spectacular sightseeing. “open door policy, especially to 99s” and Storm). Long Island Chapter welcomes new hopes to foster more positive thoughts New York-New Jersey Section’s memberMary Anne Kastoulas. L.I. had 8 about the FAA with pilots. The Fall Ways and Means committee selected planes at its 6th Poker Run, each plane Section Meeting will be hosted by the pool towels with an aviation theme for flying several hands and players. Winner Long Island Chapter members at the this year’s project. Judy Bolkema Hal Cabot is a 49 1/2 from Eastern New Holiday Inn. Dorothy Campbell and submitted the “winning” design which England Chapter. Third prize went to Joyce Malkmes, co-chairs for the proved to be so popular that she was Richard Lawrence, a 49 1/2 from the meeting, are already busy on plans to asked for a sequel. The designs (featuring North Jersey Chapter. Bozena Syska, ensure it is a successful event. either a high- or low-wing craft with Long Island Chapter, won fourth prize North Jersey Chapter members spon­ LIFT, THRUST, WEIGHT, DRAG and a saving the women from being totally shut sored two safety seminars at which Rod high-wing with PITCH, BANK, YAW) out. The chapter members wish a speedy Machado presented “The Psychology of are also popular with the non-flying but recovery to Charlie Harris, Donna’s 49 1/ Cockpit Wisdom” and “Insights Into the aviation-interested public. 2, who was in a bicycle accident in April. Art of Single Pilot IFR Flying.” A witty Operation Skywatch is taking off. Charlie had just flown his plane back speaker, Rod kept the 400 person audience Many of the chapters have already safely from Kentucky, which goes to glued to their seats. They all returned the second night and it was SRO! (Standing Seminar they co-sponsored with Kamp Allaire Airport in early May. Despite Room Only!) The North Jersey Chapter is Aviation and the FAA in May. Seven “competition” from the local parade to growing by leaps and bounds. To keep members and two prospective members welcome home troops from Desert everyone up to date and in touch, Doreen were on hand to help with the 200 Storm, they had the opportunity to Tighe has put together a Chapter Directory attendees. In addition, Joanne Bolton introduce a number of people to the which has been a Big Hit! Another of the provided a small 99s display at the Kamp thrill of seeing the world from the Chapter’s secrets of growth is its active “66 Airport booth at the Mohawk Valley aviator’s point of view. 58 flights flew Student Pilot” program. Beverly Shenkman, Community College Mayfest. The major 156 people. An added treat for the 99s the program’s chair, reports that there are activity in which Central New York was to personally meet General Gray, 12 student pilots, Mary Sue Vizet the new­ members are involved is Operation Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps est member. This group attends regular Skywatch. This program has generated a who landed at Allaire in a Gulfstream II chapter meetings and also holds separate lot of interest in the New York-New to attend the Desert Storm rally. Many meetings where they delve into issues af­ Jersey Section over the past few years. It also got to tour the Gulfstream. Three fecting students. ______members of Garden State In North Jersey’s May attended the Section meeting elections, Leslie t m and enjoyed the time “up Highleyman was reelected north.” It was a pleasure to Chair; Jeanne Kent, Vice see Canada. “We apologize to Chair; Judy Bolkema, Sec­ Darla for waiting until we retary; Susan Pucci, Trea­ were on the bridge to inform surer. The officers were her that she had two non-U.S. installed in June. Welcome citizens with her. However, to new members: Frances 'A all went well and we got back Gemgross, Brenda Hallett, \ with no problems. It was and Nancy Norris. great fun to visit with Event Chair, Barbara members from other Sections Mead, reported that the r and to compare notes.” The Annual Poker Run was Garden State members spent successful beyond all a great deal of time in expectations. 67 plans preparation for their Garden flew 165 hands. That is State 300 which was held in almost double last year’s June. participation which was almost double the Mary "Willy” Mattocks, Jeanne Kent, Blossom Friedman at the New York- participation of the year New Jersey Spring Section Meeting. before! Asked how she did it, she responded, “With A.J. Stan- has been elevated to an International P&N Flight and Charter, Marion running publicity and Beverly Shenkman Committee which has been keeping Airport, 1A, is owned by Ninety-Nine, finding prize donations and Tara Donn as Joanne Bolton and Marilyn Kamp busy! Jan Walton and her husband, Perry. vice-chair, it was a snap!” Fortunately, Heather Bettig recently finished the They invite all pilots who are Oshkosh Leslie Highleyman was armed with a camera-ready artwork for the posters. Bound to stop at their airport to use any hand-held radio to park airplanes (67 on Central New York members are and all of their services. They offer a the ground at Blairstown with a glider gearing up for Commander’s Day at discount on fuel and free tie downs and meet also in progress). Everyone reported Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY, at camping. Jan added, “Of course, a pit having a good time and promised to be which they plan a display booth. The stop and free coffee and goodies.” back next year. Barbara is retiring from Open House and Air Show will feature the Marion Airport Unicom-122.7, the the event and passing the honors to Tara. Thunderbirds. In September they plan to elevation is 862 ft., and the phone is Members and friends of the New host “Everything You Wanted to Know 319-377-9437 or 0457. York Capital District Chapter turned About Flying But Were Afraid To Ask,” out to spot and judge the landing events which will be open to the public for all at the NIFA practice in April. The event, student pilots or others interested. Seven hosted by RPI at Rensselaer County members attended the Section meeting in Airport, was a great success—a reward­ Niagara Falls and Marge Weslick has ing experience for all participants and completed the Chapter Directory and will supporters. be distributing it to chapter members.k Members of the Central New York The Garden State Chapter members Chapter supplied cookies for the Safety held the year’s first Pennies-a-Pound at GENERAL COUNSEL by Sylvia Paoli

We are all familiar with the controversies surrounding “product liability,” having heard that blamed for the high cost of airplanes, for the failure of manufacturers to continue in the business of producing airplanes and/or parts, and for high insurance premiums. Unfortunately, it has now come home to the 99s as well, with the addition onto the insurance policy covering International and all the sections and chapters of an exclusion for products. As we all know, we sell lots of products. While it is not probable that (1) any of our products could cause injury or, (2) if it did, that the organization would be held responsible for the damages, nonetheless, it is something with which we must be concerned. If a product were manufactured defectively, the ultimate party responsible would probably be the manufacturer, not the seller— the 99s. Still, the organization could and probably would be sued in such a situation, and have to bear the cost of defense, which could be many thou­ sands of dollars. Therefore, so long as this exclusion remains on our policy as it now stands, it is extremely important that no chapter or section market ANY product with the 99s insignia— in any of its forms— on the product without permission from headquarters. In making your request for that permission, please be sure to describe in some detail— and in writing— exactly what the product is and what it does, if applicable. In granting or withholding that permission, the possibility of injury from the product will be weighed against the likelihood that it will not be a dangerous product, and a value judgement made, for the benefit of the organization as a whole.

AWARDS and HONORS

The New Orleans Ninety-Nines extend their best wishes to Captain Carol Renneisen who has been hired by the Drug Enforce­ ment Agency. Capt. Renneisen, USAF Reserves, has been training as a basic agent at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, a course that is generally a year in length. At the culmination of training, she will be ready to fly as an agent/pilot for DEA. Capt. Renneisen has over 2000 flight hours, is a Mission Pilot in the Civil Air Patrol, an active member of the New Orleans Chapter, and a member of the New Orleans Navy Flying Club. It is planned that Capt. Renneisen will be assigned to New Orleans at the completion of her training. We can all join the New Orleans 99s to wish Carol congratulations on her selection and success in her training and in her chosen career. Congratulations to Karisa Holen, Garden State Chapter,Winner of the Alice Hammond Scholarship. Twenty-four YOUNG ASTRONAUTS from Ben Franklin Elementary in Kirkland. WA, experienced the joy of flight with members of Western Washington Chapter Ninety-Nines in April. Four planes, owned by women pilots—Ninety-Nines—Carolyn Carpp (Cardinal 177B), Jan Liberty (C-180), Marilyn Moody (Bonanza) and Cathy White (C-170B), flew in and out of Renton Airport for over two hours in clear, sunny weather. For many students, it was the first opportunity to fly in a small plane. Student comments ranged from, “Wow, I can’t believe it!” to “This was the best day of my whole life!” Four parents, who became excited at what their children were experiencing, were given rides as ell. Assisting on the ground was 99 Anita Hapka and Chris Conrad, one of the YOUNG ASTRONAUT leaders. When not flying, the students toured the Renton Airport Control Tower. Renton Air Traffic Controller Jo Anne Andrus, Rainier Chapter Ninety-Nine, helped to coordinate the activity with the other controllers. That afternoon, two other controllers were women who were also pilots. The YOUNG ASTRONAUT program has been in existence for 5 years at Kirkland’s Ben Franklin Elementary. The leaders of the Franklin Space Eagles are Carolyn Carpp, 3rd Grade Teacher, (shown in Verna West photo below) and Chris Conrad, former PTA President and Franklin parent, The students study space and aviation while improving their grades in science and mathematics and they enjoy field trips to such sites as Seattle’s Museum of Flight and Pacific Science Center. Carolyn Carpp won a Lake Washington School District Employee Recognition Award in 1990 for Creative Integration of Technology, Math and Science with the YOUNG ASTRO- NAUTS. She also received the 99s Northwest Section Achievement Award, the highest given to women pilots in the eight Northwest states, primarily for her work in aerospace education. Jan Liberty is instrument-rated, also a teacher (in Bellevue, WA) who has been involved in aerospace education for a number of years and the winner of the Achievement Award in 1989. Both women serve as elected officers in the Washington Aerospace Education Association. Marilyn Moody has flown her Bonanza across the U.S. several times and Cathy White has been flying for four years and is working toward her CFI rating. All of these skilled and inspiring women are leaders in the dynamic Ninety-Nines. NEW RATINGS

Robyn Sclair Northwest Section MEL-ATP Susan Coco New Orleans Instrument Ursula Gilgulin Colorado FAA Examiner, Renewal Ann Sholten Colorado CFI Sue Harper Colorado 1FR Bernadette Cooney El Paso IFR/Commercial Nancy Jacobs (Mayo) El Paso IFR Bonny Feather Texas Dogwood Motorized Glider Debbie Wilson Oklahoma Instrument Sabrehna Wyche Purple Sage Commercial, ME Priscilla Barbee Purple Sage AFR Ann Pilkenton Shreveport ME-CF1 Linda Morrison Greater Seattle IFR Kathy Schossler Greater Seattle Commercial SE and ME Jane Roosevelt Columbia Cascade Instrument Tamara Sheffman Florida Goldcoast Commercial ASEL Sharon Stieber Florida Goldcoast Commercial ASEL-AMEL, ME Instrument Gail Sanchez Montana Commercial Esther Frederickson Midnight Sun Seaplane Rosella Bjomson Alberta 737 Captain, Canadian Airlines Anna Pangrazzi First Canadian Class 1 IFR Lorie Jocius First Canadian Commercial Adele Fogle First Canadian Class I IFR Mary Norman First Canadian Class II Instructor Betty Erickson North New England Commercial Linda Fish North New England Instrument Lisa Brand Agnew Santa Barbara Rotor Commercial Dynelle Johnson Memphis IFR Ann Egermeyer Memphis IFR Judy Longenecker Indiana Dunes MEL Peg Figley All-Ohio MEL Dee Ditton Three Rivers Instrument Mary Anglin Michigan FAA Examiner Dot Lee Long Island IFR Sandra Martinelli Garden State Commercial Barbara Para Garden State CFI Sandy Martin Eastern New England CF1A SEL MELANIE MARECEK, WINS Mary Beth Hunt (66) Oklahoma Private HOT AIR BALLOON RACE Connie Jones (66) Long Island Private Bea Gill (66) Indiana Dunes Private Nancy Calhoun (66) El Paso Private Denise Tuinier (66) Lake Michigan Private Anita Israel (66) Western Washington Private Ann Besley (66) Colorado Private Ruthie Hawks (66) All-Ohio Private FAA Wings Program: Wally Funk Long Beach Phase IX Doris Lockness Mt. Shasta Phase VII Lou Ann Gibson Long Beach Phase VI Jeanne Hillis Columbia Gorge Phase III I Marla Stevenson High Country Phase II Kennie Ruth Patterson High Country Phase II Dena Kempton High Country Phase I Mary Hermann High Country Phase I Deanna Strand High Country Phase I J i Judy Humphries High Country Phase I 1 Barry Cook High Country Phase I Linda Lake and 49 1/2 Roger High Country Phase I Melanie Maracek, Spaceport Ninety-Nine, shares her winner's circle with Barbara Sierchio (I), Chair Suncoast Chapter, and Melanie Maracek. Kissimmee, FL. FIRST WOMAN TO WIN IN THE 12-YEAR HISTORY OF Nancy Wright, Suncoast Chair of THE HARE AND THE HOUND RACE OF SUN 'AT FUN, is a Hot Air Balloon Pilot, President of Aerospace Education. Our congratula­ Balloon World Inc. and Balloon World Aviation, Inc. Her heady win came as Melanie was making tions, Melanie, and best of luck as you a “farewell" flight—she just sold her balloon N3756F—and purchased a new balloon to fly in represent the U.S. in France! France at the Lorraine 91 Aiifest—one o f300 U.S. balloonists competing among 1000. NEW ORLEANS 99S HONOR HEROES—DESERT STORM A.Hammond, Hall of Earner

that is located at the Naval Air Station New Orleans. I thought it would be a worthwhile project for the Ninety- Nines and a permanent expression of many people’s feelings toward the military.” McAlpine, 99 Carol Renneisen, a captain who is attached to the 926th TFG; Captain Ron Irick, U.S. Marine Corps; Lieutenant Josie Huston, U.S. Navy; and Susan Coco, Treasurer of

Jonnie McAlpine, Ron trick and Carol the New Orleans Chapter, completed Renneisen on the snorkelift, beginning to the ambitious project in approxi­ Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame— paint the wall. mately two weeks. Lifted aloft in a 1990—Kudos to Alice Hirschman snorkelift, the volunteers first painted Newly-returned from the Persian Hammond, an Enshrinee. the large expanse with a background Gulf and Operation Desert Storm, It is significant that the 1990 ceremo­ cover, then proceeded to colorfully members of the 926th Tactical nies were the fourth for the Michigan finish the illustration— flag, home, Fighter Group, USAF Reserves, were Aviation Hall of Fame and that each trees, rainbow, and the worded praise. year a Ninety-Nine has been honored. In greeted with a congratulatory greet­ McAlpine said, “I went about 1987, our Charter Member Mary E.Von ing. This was more than the party and finding an artist to donate her time for Mach was enshrined. In 1988, Michigan the hero’s welcome that the squadron the intricate art work and for chapter Chapter’s OX5er Marian “Babe” members richly deserved. Along with members to assist in the background Weyant Ruth was named. In 1989, a celebration, the patriots found the painting of the sky and rainbow. We Garden State Chapter’s Alice H. wall of the hangar that houses their Hammond was selected to make the were able to arrange to have the attack aircraft. A -10 Warthogs, presentation to the daughter of enshrinee materials and paints donated and the painted with an enormous 20 by 40- Nancy Harkness Love, the founder of project cost less than $50.00 to foot welcoming artwork—the compli­ the WAFS and in 1990, Alice herself complete. We finished it at midnight, ments of the members of the New was the recipient of the honor! 24 hours before the scheduled arrival Our warmest wishes and heartfelt Orleans Ninety-Nines. of the squadron members from Saudi congratulations to Alice. She was Jonnie McAlpine, Chair of the New Arabia.” enshrined into the Michigan Hall of Orleans Ninety-Nines, said, “I was The New Orleans Ninety-Nines Fame with an auspicious group of four searching for a patriotic card to send created a work of beauty high on the men. No introductions are necessary for to a couple of pilot friends. An hangar wall. It will be a long-lasting recipients Henry Ford and Edward attractive image of a rural home, “Eddie” Stinson—all of us know of the and attractive tribute to those willing trees, a rainbow and an American Ford Trimotor, the Ford Reliability to give of themselves. Congratulations Flag inspired me. The greeting, 'It Tours (to name just two of Henry Ford’s to McAlpine and crew— they are cut takes a special person to serve our considerable accomplishments in out of the same fine cloth. Thank you, aviation) and of the famed “Dean of country. You must be proud to 926th TFG. Welcome Home! American Airmen” and aircraft inventor know you’re making a difference,’ and builder of a range of Stinson aircraft, seemed appropriate for each of the from trimotor to single engine craft. The returning members of the squadron The finished masterpiece, courtesy of other two are equally outstanding the New Orleans Ninety-Nines members of the more modem aerospace age. General Earl T. O ’Loughlin is the four-star flag officer who commanded the Air Force Logistics Command from 1984 to his retirement from the USAF in 1987. Alfred M. Worden is the West Point graduate and jet fighter pilot who was selected in 1966 by NASA as one of nineteen astronauts.

Continued on Page 27 Meet the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship JUDGES Submitted by Jean Pearson

The FAA Administrator, an tion Exhibition at Oshkosh, IL. As produced by NBC News. He and his Emmy-Award-winning TV anchor, EAA’s president, he serves as pub­ wife live in Manhattan. the President of the Experimental lisher of five monthly EAA maga­ Bom in Pittsburgh, PA, Chuck Aircraft Association (EAA), and a zines. He is also responsible for the Scarborough served for four years in woman attorney served as final day-to-day operation of the interna­ the U.S. Air Force before entering judges for selection of Amelia tional membership organization that his career in television news in 1966 Earhart Memorial Scholarship has, to date, generated more than in Biloxi, MS. A graduate of the winners. 340,000 members since it was founded University of Southern Mississippi, James B. Busey IV, Administrator in 1953. he holds a Bachelor of Science of the FAA, is a retired Naval officer A graduate of Northwestern Univer­ degree. Widely acclaimed for who rose from an enlisted man to sity with a degree in Industrial Engi­ excellence in television journalism,

four-star admiral rank in a 37-year neering, Poberezny sits on the Board Scarborough was named “Best Naval career. During his tours of duty of Directors of Competitive Wiscon­ Newscaster in New York” by N ew in Vietnam, he received the Navy sin, a group of the state’s top execu­ York magazine (1985) and “Best Cross for combat action. tives who promote their state; First Local Anchor” by the W ashington An experienced pilot, Busey is a Wisconsin National Bank of Oshkosh, Journalism Review (1984). He holds native of Urbana, IL. He attended the and the corporation board for the 19 Emmy awards and seven awards University of Illinois in Urbana and Milwaukee School of Engineering. from the Associated Press. He won the Naval Postgraduate School where In 1973, Poberezny’s talent in the Aviation/Space Writer’s Award he received his Bachelor of Science aerobatics won him victory at the U.S. in 1978 and, in 1979, the Skyline and his Master’s Degree in Manage­ National Aerobatic Championships. Foundation Award and an Honorary ment. Prior to leading the FAA, The previous year, he was a member Doctor of Letters from Mercy Busey served two years as Com- of the U.S. Aerobatic Team that College. A proficient pilot with a mander-in-Chief of U.S. Naval captured the world title in Salon, commercial license, Scarborough Forces in Europe and Commander-in- France. His special aviation skills flies frequently for recreation. Chief of Allied Forces in Southern were utilized as a technical advisor Jeanne Hurley Simon, Wilmette, Europe, a NATO command. Busey is and chief pilot by the producers of the IL, was elected to the Illinois House married to the former Jean Cole of motion picture, “Cloud Dancer.” Sidney, IL. They have two married Emmy award-winning news daughters and one son. broadcaster and correspondent, Tom Poberezny, President of the Charles Bishop “Chuck” EAA and also of the EAA Aviation Scarborough III, has been with Foundation, has balanced two highly WNBC-TV since 1974. He is the co­ successful careers— that of an execu­ anchor of NEWS 4 New York and tive and also as a top-flight aerobatic frequently contributes special reports pilot with the Eagles Aerobatic Flight to the broadcasts. He also appears Team. Since 1977 Poberezny has regularly on NBC News At This Hour been chairman of the annual EAA and anchors Memories, Then & Now, a Fly-In Convention and Sport Avia­ nationally syndicated program that is AEMSF JUDGES, continued Eastern New England Chapter in Photos in 1956 to represent the district that ENE Scholarship Luncheon. L to r, included Evanston, Wilmette, Scholarship Chair, Jo Rita Jordan; Winnetka, and Glencoe. Two years Speaker Ann Wood-Kelly; Scholarship later she won re-election. While winner, Lynda Bandoni; Chapter Chair, serving in the Illinois House of Michelee Cabot. Representatives, she met Paul Simon, a representative from Troy in South­ Helicopter pilot Lynda Nicole Bandoni ern Illinois. Married in 1960, they was chosen over 100 applicants from MA and Rl. Already a CFI, Lynda will add a became the first husband-wife team ftxed-wing rating to her impressive Below and to the right, after flying into in the history of the Illinois General credentials. Ann Wood-Kelly spoke of her quaint Jaffrey, NH, the ENE 99s and Assembly. experiences ferrying aircraft for the allies An attorney, Jeanne Simon is a guests boarded 2 big straw-filled wagons at Silver Ranch for a hayride. The during WWII. Ann, Vice President of graduate of Barat College in Lake conversations were aviation related, of Pan American Airlines fo r 12 years, is a Forest and Northwestern University course, and the straw was easily picked member of the Aero Club of New En­ Law School. She began her career as from their clothes! gland and the 99s. Photo to left. an assistant Cook County state’s attorney and is a former president of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. In 1983, Illinois Attorney General Neil Hartigan appointed her as his Washington representative for governmental relations. She left that post in 1984 to help her husband’s To the right, 18 successful campaign for U.S. Senate. Ninety-Nines flew She is currently a client representa­ to Nantucket Island tive for the Washington Financial for the annual Group, a woman-owned investment Christmas Stroll. firm. The Simons have a married L to r, Connie daughter and son. They maintain a Sprauer, Anne home in Makanda, IL and live in Mercer, Nancy Marstall and Pat Washington, D.C. when Congress is Theberge spread in session. J -4 their wings.

Above, Jo Rita Jordan, ENE, enjoys the Manchester, NH New England Escadrille Airshow. ENE 99s promoted 99s and ENE aviation careers scholarships at the show.

As part of a chapter meeting, the aviation knowledge of ENE members was put to the test by a pilot quiz administered by 99 and CFI, Carol MacNeil. Beverly Flight Center welcomed the group of thirty. They were appro­ priately challenged with their favorite subject and also impressed with the classroom facility. Photos submitted by Nancy Marstall Hammond, Hall of Fame, corn SPACE CAMP IS FOR KIDS (of all ages!)

Alice, who served as the President of by Sarah Rickman the Ninety-Nines from 1951 to 1953, was When your flight instructor says, “Let’s go to Space Camp,” and your flight bom in Detroit and graduated from the instructor happens to be long-time Ninety-Nine l-Live-In-Disneyland Wally University of Michigan in 1927— the Funk, you may think twice about it, but you say an emphatic, “Yes!” How year that Lindbergh made banner often does one have the opportunity to observe, take part in (and in my case, headlines for his dramatic crossing of the write about) astronaut training with one of the 13 First Lady Astronaut Train­ Atlantic and carried aviation to dizzying ees from the days of the Mercury program? Not many! heights along with his own fame and popularity. Alice attended the Curtiss- The U.S. Space Academy Level I Adult Training in Huntsville, Alabama, is Wright School of Aviation in the location run for people like us— people who want to know more about what makes the that became the Grosse Isle Naval Air space program tick—people who aren’t afraid to admit they want a chance to Station and received her private license in be kids again, if only for a long weekend. 1931. A decade later, Alice activated and We slept in a dormitory that resembled a large space ship— sparse, func­ commanded the first and largest women’s tional, devoid of comfort. Our bunks sported the world’s thinnest mattresses flying squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. atop a sleeping surface with all the give of reinforced concrete. As tired as we She became the Executive Officer of the were, the quality of the bunks didn’t matter, although I did manage to bump Great Lakes Region CAP and remained my head three times on the upper bunk that I called home. in that position until her husband was Our team, Columbia, was made up of professionals—ten men and five transferred to Pennsylvania in 1961. Alice joined the Philadelphia CAP and women: doctors, engineers, sales personnel, a writer (me) and three licensed participated in search and rescue missions pilots including Wally. At meals (and the food was wonderful), we swapped and gave orientation rides to CAP cadets. stories. Why were we all there? Was it a lifelong interest in space exploration, The brochure for the Lansing, Michi­ a birthday present from a spouse, a get-away weekend, curiosity? It was all of gan event stated, “Mrs. Hammond was a the above and more! friend of Amelia Earhart and upon Wrenching rides on the Gimble Rig, the feel of 3 Gs pressing on your chest Amelia’s disappearance, she proposed a and immobilizing your arms and legs courtesy of the Centrifuge, trying to scholarship be developed to memorialize master the astronauts’ Moon Lope while sitting astride the l/6th gravity Amelia. Thus, in 1941, the Ninety-Nines, simulator— what an experience! This was the stuff of which grown kids’ Inc., established the Amelia Earhart dreams are made. We ran two simulated shuttle missions, each of us perform­ Memorial Scholarship Fund. Then, in 1976 the Amelia Earhart Career Scholar­ ing our assigned tasks. And we did very well, according to Cindy Irizarry, our ship was established to aid women college coed counselor. Yep, even the “big” kids have college kids for coun­ already established in a career in aviation selors at Space Camp. but in need of an upgrade. In 1978 the We had so much fun that we hated to see it all end Sunday afternoon. After Amelia Earhart research scholarship was our newly-acquired wings were pinned into place, we promised to stay in developed for women who wish to do touch, hugged each other and said our goodbyes. advanced research in various fields of For two precious days we were permitted a glimpse at what it takes to go aviation.” into that special place where few have gone— outer space. Wally adds, Alice competed in 16 All Women’s “I finally got into my space suit and completed Phase III. Just for myself.” Transcontinental Air Races, placing among the top 10 winners three times. Wally "I live in Disneyland" Funk, is fitted for a She continues to actively promote Wally Funk and writer, Sarah Rickman, ride in the gimble rig. Wally was one of the 13 try on Space Camp for size. Kids can be aviation and gives of herself as a member women who passed astronaut testing in the ’60s. of the Garden State Chapter Ninety- found at all ages. Sarah has more than 11 Nines. A most worthy recipient of flight hours under Wally’s tutelage at this writing. The sky is no limit! honors, Alice is an inspiration to all those fortunate to know her. 1 ■ “SEIZE THE DREAM’’ Opportunities in the F.A.A. from Arlene Feldman

In March at the Women In Harris, there ARE opportunities perhaps one of the finest weather Aviation conference in St. Louis, being created for women. Even briefers I’ve ever known. When it Arlene Feldman inspired those more importantly, those opportu­ came time to get a weather brief­ gathered with her message. She nities are being realized. ...He ing, no pilot cared about whether urged, “Seize the moment. Seize (Busey) is the kind of guy who or not she was female. They went the dream. If someone launches a says, ‘If-you-tell-me-what-you- to her time and time again because SCUD missile at your career, be r/jm/.-1-H’tfrtMo-hear-instead-of- she was good. It was that simple. ready to fire a PATRIOT of your what-I-rt^eJ-to-hear, you’re not “However, there were limited own.” going to be here much longer.’ opportunities in those early days Arlene, woman/pilot/attomey/ “Admiral Busey...is as serious of the FAA for Anne Shields and highest ranking woman in the and committed to the advancement other women like her. Even so, FAA, talked of the opportunities of women and minorities as he can she didn't let that affect her for women with her organiza­ be. ...He, Barry Harris and Don performance. If you can’t see any tion— the Federal Aviation Engen (who brought me aboard) opportunities where you are now, Agency. And what an interesting have done quite a bit for women in don’t waste your time criticizing talk. the Agency and they’re to be the darkness. Light a candle to “Let’s take a moment to look congratulated for results, not find your way out. around the room. I wouldn’t have plans. For achievement, not goals. “In many ways, that’s the missed this opportunity for the For action, not just committees. Agency today. It still has some world. This room is filled with “Admiral Busey’s bottom line is problems, and discrimination is people who are what I am: Am- refreshing, and it’s my main point one o f them. But before you take

“ If someone launches a SCUD missile at your career, be ready to fire a PATRIOT of your own.”

bassadors for Aviation. ...When I today. He looks for competence, that as a criticism, realize that talk about aviation, I feel the same plain and simple. ...And that’s a that’s America today as well. rush 32 years after my first check lesson for each of us. Title Seven ...You’ve got to make a niche for ride in a 1947 Cessna 140. Sitting of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 put yourself. on the runway. Spooling up. When this country on notice about how it “Happily, there are programs in lift and thrust overcome gravity treated women and minorities. But the Agency today designed to and drag. Well, there’s nothing it would be naive for us to think overcome discrimination. We have quite like it. that it opened doors, or it created Civil Rights and Human Relations “I’m here today to tell you the opportunities, or it made the bad Management Offices— offices that same thing about Life in the times go away. are dedicated to insuring that the FAA— for women. There’s noth­ “...In post-World War II Agency keeps on the path of ing quite like it. Life in the FAA is America, many of the women in affirmative action. We have a great. It's excellent. It’s a success aviation couldn’t find FAA jobs, Federal W om en’s Program. We story in the making and I’m proud and when they did, they found have a W om en’s Executive to say that I work for the person themselves unable to move from Growth Program that allows who’s making it happen: Admiral the Flight Service Stations where women to be exposed to upper James B. Busey the Fourth. they were placed. One of my levels of management. We’re Thanks to his efforts and those of earliest mentors— Anne Shields— working on changing attitudes. Deputy Administrator Barry was in that situation. She was “But I’ll tell you one thing for “SEIZE THE DREAM, ” continued certain, those programs don’t years ago. He knew then what we for most people, when all is said mean a thing to women who think know now: the ‘good old boy’ and done, more is said and less is they deserve a chance just because network isn’t going to dismantle done. they’re female. That’s absolutely itself just because we don’t like the “But not for the achievers. not the case.” status quo. They’re making things happen. In Feldman told of waiting for an “What’s the answer? The answer the Federal work force right at appointment with Elizabeth Dole, is production. And quality. And this moment, there are one point then Secretary of the Department perseverance. And preparation. two million male employees and of Transportation and late for the ...You’ve got to make a name for 940 thousand female employees. interview. Feldman, instead, had yourself. Get your degrees. Get Not bad, right? an unexpected forty-five minute your ratings. Be sure that you’re in “Then consider this. The conversation with Dole’s Deputy, the spot where you need to be. average male in Federal Govern­ Mr. Jim Burnley. About a month ...The point is that making the ment earns $34,500 per year. The after answering Burnley’s ques­ grade is not the point. The point is average female in the Federal tions about airport funding, fired MAINTAINING the grade. You’ve Government earns just over controllers, congestion, transporta­ got to push and push hard. $25,000. Discrepancy? Yes. tion, and so forth, Feldman re­ Nobody’s going to say, let’s pro­ Challenge? Yes. Problem? Yes. ceived a call. There was a job mote a woman today. Y ou’ll see Can we overcome? Yes. opening in Atlantic City, NJ, and very few help wanted listings for “But, like so many things, the the Agency was looking for a ‘Woman.’ People want compe­ real answer to that question is person who knew about airport tence. They want someone who’s right in the mirror. You're the funding, fired controllers, conges­ willing to be the best day-in and one that has to seize the moment. tion— all the topics that she’d day-out. The list of high-ranking You've got to seize the dream. If addressed with Burnley. women in the Agency is growing someone launches a SCUD She said, “The moral of that by the minute. In New England, missile at your career, be ready to story is that you can create an I’m proud to say, there are six fire a PATRIOT of your own. opportunity even where you don’t women on the top management Seize the moment. Seize the see one. These opportunities, these team o f 16 people. That’s a pretty dream. I can tell you this: no challenges, come in all shapes and good average in a male-dominated one’s going to seize it fo r you.” sizes. ...Even today people still Agency. challenge me about what it is I am “But what’s even better is that and what I know. They say,‘She New England is not the only place just got where she got because she that it’s happening. In Washington, wears a skirt.’ you’ll hear names like Joan “My response to that is NO Bauerlein, Brenda Yeager, Dorothy response. Whether or not ‘a skirt’ Berry, Peggy Gilligan, Ruth got me here is immaterial. The Levemz, Woodie Woodward. main point is that wearing a skirt They’re making names for them­ is not what KEEPS me here. selves in a male-dominated “...Let me read you a quote: Agency. They’re doing it by ‘There is nothing more difficult to working long hours and by meeting take in hand, more perilous to constant challenges. conduct, or more uncertain in its “They don’t say, ‘I’m being success, than to take the lead in treated differently because I’m Arlene Feldman, pilot and attorney, is the highest ranking woman in the the introduction of a new order of fem ale.’ These women are too busy FAA— the Administrator of the New things.’ Machiavelli wrote that in to focus on whether or not they’re England Region. She describes The Prince over four hundred being treated fairly. Unfortunately opportunities for women with the FAA. NEW HORIZONS ______DOROTHY WITTMAN, 79, of Oshkosh, WI and Ocala, FL died in March, 1991. A resident of Oshkosh for most of her life, Dorothy was a well-known and beloved member of the Experimental Aircraft Association family. The wife of renowned Steve Wittman, Dorothy died just a few months prior to their 50th wedding anniversary. For many years she worked as office manager for Wittman Flight Service at Winnebago County Airport (later renamed Wittman Regional Airport in honor of her husband), the airport on which the Wittman home and hangars are located. Dorothy gave unselfishly and extensively of her time and talents as an EAA volunteer. She is survived by her husband, one brother, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a loving, delightful lady. She will be sorely missed. Submitted by Ann Cooper, Garden State Chapter.

CHARLES WALTON. All members of the Australian Section of the Ninety-Nines and indeed the many thou­ sands of people all over the world who have met Nancy-Bird Walton, read her book, My God! It’s a Woman, or heard her speak, are saddened by the news of the death of her husband, Charles. Their shipboard romance lasted through 51 1/2 years of marriage. Charles was always the supportive and proud husband of a very remarkable woman. Submitted by Barbara Collins, Governor, Australian Section.

ANN CONROY, South Central Section, took her first flight lessons at age 51 after finishing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She loved flying and earned her Private license in three months. She lost her courageous five-year battle with cancer on March 22, 1991, at her Ozarks home. Submitted by Patricia Woolever, South Central Section.

CHRISTY WARREN-THURESSON, Coyote Country Chapter, died in February. At the age of 26 on a sightseeing flight over Chicago, she developed a love of flight and pursued flying training. Armed with her license, she was welcomed when the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) were organized. Christy moved to Temecula, CA, in 1979 and was a member of the Rancho Temecula Area Womens Club, the NinetyONines, and the Friends of French Valley Airport. Until her death, she continued to be active in the national campaign to erect a memorial to women service veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Submitted by Kathleen Wertz, Chair Coyote Country Chapter.

CHARLIE WRAY, Helen’s 49 1/2, died and Shreveport Chapter was very saddened. The Chapter 99s and their 49 l/2s served as honorary pallbearers.

THELMA WALL THOMAS, Colorado Chapter, passed away in February. She owned and operated the Thomas Floral Shop. Thelma piloted aircraft as a ferry pilot in Europe during World War II. She will be missed.

HAL RAVENSBORG, husband of Colorado’s Norma, will be missed. A good friend of the 99s, Hal was a great host at the Ravensborg’s gliderport at Brush, CO. A memorial fund has been established in his name.

New Orleans launches Aerospace Program

The New Orleans 99s have developed an aerospace/aviation education program that they are presenting in area schools. Kay Brune, the appointed Aerospace Committee Chair, has developed the successful presentation and, with the assistance of Gail Guerra, Programs/Membership Chair, and Jonnie McAlpine, Chapter Chair, has spoken to nearly 800 children over a two day period. (The photo to the left is of Jonnie McAlpine and Susan Coco.) Kay intro- duces the history of the 99s and gives brief biographies of the participating 99s, then interests the children with a slide show of the history of aviation— from DaVinci to the X-15. Jonnie explains the career oppor- tunities in aviation— from linemen to pilots— and, as a 1 st Lieutenant and Public Affairs Officer in CAP, of- fers an explanation of the Cadet Program in the Civil Air Patrol. Kay offers the third part of the program— a serious and emphatic delivery on the educational, moral, and physical standards of pilots. The emphasis is a reminder to reject any usage of drugs and to study and stay in school. The 99s field questions at the presentation’s end. With representative questions such as, “How much can you make? How old do you have to be to learn? Is it scary flying an airplane? Did you ever have an emergency? How do you keep the airplane up? and What courses are best to study?” it seems apparent that the students are interested and inspired, the very response that the volunteers seek. The entire program is designed to last for approximately 45 minutes and has interested students 8-15. MY GOD! GLOBE______IT’S A WOMAN,” the LOANS, LOANS, LOANS 4 .W FIBERGLASS, LTD., INC. autobiography of LOANS...for new and used aircraft Nancy-Bird Walton. Your FAA-PMA APPROVED LOANS...for new engines and overhauls copy can be purchased by MANUFACTURER OF LOANS...for avionics sending $20 to PIPER REPLACEMENT PARTS P.O. Box 136, St. Ives 2075 Made o l Hexcel' Fiberglass Cloth and Flame Retardant Resin FOR ALL YOUR AIRCRAFT N.S.W. Australia. Cherokee/Warrior/Archer/Arrow/Dakota FINANCING NEEDS Lance / Saratoga / Comanche /Tomahawk Aztec / Seminole / Seneca / Navajo AetoCredlt CAMERON AIRPARK, CA ■ Wing Tips w/wo Reco Liles ■ Tailcones Inc. Owner will Finance a ■ Fwd/Atl Dorsals ■ Stabilator Tips newer home on ■ Wheel Pants & Fairings ■ Vertical Caps CALL (301) 643-7700 AIRPORT TAXIWAY. LAKELAND REGIONAL AIRPORT Hangar, Spa—a beauty! 3240 Dranefield Road Lakeland, Florida 33811 USA Only $340,000 CAMERON AIRPARK, 800 899-2707 ■ 813 644-2178 Call FAX 800 966-6919 ■ FAX 813 646-6919 CALIFORNIA Agent: MAUREEN STUDEN ------M em be r LUXURIOUS 4200' HOME 916-988-4000 Breathtaking Master Suite WITH 1200' HANGAR ON TAXI WAY SILVER WINGS FRATERNITY :LY IM &CLUB PINS, TO 4000’ RUNWAY. $499,900 WELCOMES YOU 25 YRS AFTER SOLO! • Custom Made Clolseon# Enameled Pine Call Agent: MAUREEN STUDEN A KIT AND NEWSPAPER: DUES $10/YR. • Medals and Cap Badges • Embroidered Patches 916-988-4000 WRITE: Russ Brinkley, President, $e m l SASf (nvelope lor fR ll Brochure Silver Wings Fraternity, FOREST VIEW ENTERPRISES 50th ANNIVERSARY Box 11970, HARRISBURG, PA 17108 COMMEMORATIVE OR CALL 717-232-9525. “FLYING TIGER” SHIRTS. BAJA CALIFORNIA Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope Career Stalled? FLY BACK TO THE WAY THINGS

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