OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF- J^HE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION of WOMEN PILOTS N Ie S B N E Iu S M AY 1972 Volume 14 Number 35 President’S Column the NINETY-NINES, INC

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF- J^HE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PILOTS n iE S B n E iu s M AY 1972 Volume 14 Number 35 President’s Column THE NINETY-NINES, INC. Will Rogers World Airport International Headquarters Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 Return Form 3579 to above address It was gratifying to discover that Heritage Press 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock. Ark. intends to make good its efforts to GET THE MAGAZINE INTO THE POST-OFFICE promptly. We Publisher Lee Keenihan received our copy of the magazine in a very timely Managing Editor...... Hazel McKendrick Jones manner this month. And we think the H's are doing Art Director ...... Lucille Weeks a very fine job — Heritage and Hazel, that is. Production Manager...... Ron Oberlag Circulation Manager ...... Loretta Gragg Your president experienced some more of the Contributing Editors wonderful Ninety Nine hospitality recently — jo u r- Arliene Dando Darlene Gilmore nied out to Arizona to teach two workshops — 8 Becky Thatcher Lois Feigenbaum hours to medical records personnel from Arizona, Virginia Thompson Barbara Bonnett Utah, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado — a n d a Betty McNabb Dottie Sanders Edith Denny half-day to Health Agency personnel from Arizona. Hazel Jones Mona Budding In the latter workshop was Beth Ussher, Phoenix Chapter, who Eleanor Bailey Ruth Thomas graciously flew me down to Phoenix from Francisco Grande where the Director of Advertising Paula Reed meetings were held, and then hostessed me in her pleasant apartment. Millie Dawes entertained in her home for me and then a group of us 99s and 49-1/2er, went to Camel Back for dinner. What fun! I wish everybody could have a round of the presidency! Contents I caught Alice Roberts in the midst of wall-paper and paint, but as AWTAR Ways & Means ...... 3 usual she looked perfectly charming. Next I walked in to Hangar One in Convention News...... 5-7 Atlanta to collect 24C and start for home, and there were Esther Wright and Virginia McKee of the Georgia Chapter! So we had old home week Crossword Puzzle ...... 10 for awhile. Powder Puff Derby ...... 9 To our utter desolation, not enough people signed up for the Australian Safari, so if you think you HAVE to get in touch with the Who Were the Girls that president-no-less during April, don't cable. I’ll be at home. But — I w o u ld Flew 60,000,000 Miles like to ask you to use the address in the NEW roster, the Panama City For the AAF ...... 4 address, as that is where we have been living officially since July, and the Albany address just wanders around for awhile. In case your roster isn’t handy — try Beachwood Drive, Panama City, Fla. 32401. Board w ill have met by the time this magazine reaches you, and we did REGULAR FEATURES have a lot of things to consider which you asked us to think about. I will let you know next month what came out of Board meeting. President’s Column Inside Front Meanwhile — PLAN FOR TORONTO! Headlines from Hazel...... 1 This Ninety-Nine year is now half finished — so let’s pick up the Ninety-Nine News Award ...... 3 tempo! Keep on with your recruiting, the membership must not slump Coming Events...... 3 from one year to the next, IT MUST GROW. Backward Glance...... 4 Get APT! This proves to the world at large that the women pilots on Safety Tips...... 8 this globe are willing and able to sacrifice time and money and effort to Committee Reports...... 9 stay proficient and safe. Chapter Reports...... 11-28 HELP OUT wherever you can — with Wing Scouts and Direct Relief F o u n d a tio n — (Wings for International Health) — with the Mercy flights that many of our members do, sans fanfare; with Civil Air Patrol and INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS projects such js Juanita Newell’s activities in Arizona’s “ Girls Ranch’’ — P resident Betty W McNabb 3114 Beachwood Dr. Panama City, Fla. 32401 and the warm support of Ninety Nines to Helen McGee whose middle Vice President...... Susie Sewell name is Courage — c/o Catlin Aviation Co. Will Rogers Station. Oklahoma City. Okla. And when you travel, look up Ninety Nines and make new friends — S ecretary Pat Jetton and tell us about your adventures in far lands — attend your CHAPTER Airport Flying School Addison Airport. Dallas. Texas meetings, attend your SECTION meetings — Treasurer ...... Virginia Britt Stemming from our activities with the Talent Bank comes an invitation 6121 Cypress Rd.. Plantation. Fla. 33313 to participate in the Management Training Seminars for Career Women Executive Board ...... Pat McEwen 16206 E. Central. Wichita. Kan. 67230 sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club Foundation. Edith Denny If you are interested in attending any of these top-level seminars, con 439 Temagami Cres.. Pt. Credit. Ont.. Canada Joan Hrubec tact Mrs. Lenora Cross, Foundation Director, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., 16902 Dartmouth Ave., Cleveland. O. 44111 N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. AND — if you have the sort of qualities Published monthly, except bi-monthly July-August and January- for top-level policy-making appointments, FILL IN THE TALENT BANK February Annual subscription rate is $4.50 and is included as a part of the annual membership of The Ninety-Nines. Inc. QUESTIONNAIRE from the last magazine, and SEND IT IN. Don’t hide Mailing Addresses your light under a bushel. Headquarters Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 MEANWHILE, there's something else you should fill in — th e Editorial Office P. O. Box 38499 registration blank for INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION in Toronto this Dallas. Texas 75238 s u m m e r! Advertising Office P O. Box 4228 North Little Rock. Arkansas 72116 SEE YOU IN TORONTO. be delighted to use them. aviation in general.” This is from our con 3. Keep the Newsletter under the control stitution. One of the ways we have of ac o f the 99’s. complishing this (hopefully) is with the o £ * ° u N m e m o s ? It is totally under the control of the 99's. magazine. In making the magazine more Nothing goes in the magazine without the professional it is hoped that women in REpORTS? permission of the Editor. If the contents are aviation will appear as being professional CORRECTIONS! Editor not satisfactory, then the board should ap and making meaningful contributions to point a new Editor. aviation. If we have failed in this, we have 4. Lim it ads — we object strongly to the lost the ballgame. oil company ads, etc. NOTE TO REPORTERS The board had set the guidelines for the Please remember to double space your acceptability for ads. These general material. I have been getting several guidelines have to do with alcoholic reports that are single spaced, zeroxed beverages, smoking products, sanitary copies, and handwritten copy. This won't Many times in the past it has been goods, and unclad forms. Anything per do. I do not have the time or inclination to taining to aviation that is in good taste is suggested that we have a "Letters to continue redoing them. Also remember that acceptable. Personal experience tells me we cannot use color photos, negatives, or the Editor” column for our magazine. that airplanes will not fly without the newspaper clippings. They just won't Ordinarily we don't get enough dif products produced by the oil companies. reproduce. ferent types of items to make it in 5. Be selective in accepting ads— NOTE TO READERS teresting. However, we have at long See the answer to question 4. Thanks to all of you who noticed that the last received some complaints about 6. Mail earlier so that copies are received Cardinal RG was not retractable. This was the News. It was so long in coming I the first week of the month. the color separation provided and the copy thought we had it made. The letter The magazine was mailed on the third of was printed as received. We seem to make listed several items of concern. In the March. I received my copy on the 16th. As a monumental goof on each issue. long as we use 2nd class mail we must interest of placating the ladies from Hopefully one day we will get a perfect tolerate excessive delays. To mail the isue. The March-April issue had a salute to the east and in the hopes that it might magazine 1st class would cost an ad Juanita Newell with a picture of Louise answer some other unasked ditional $1200.00 per month. The magazine Sacchi. We have been holding the Newell questions, I am going to devote my has been mailed under 2nd class for the story for awhile and somehow the picture column to their eight items of con last 5 years. Having ads in the magazine got lost. We are frantically looking for it at cern. has nothing whatever to do with the cost of headquarters and will print her picture. 1. Retain our original cover and design. mailing. We are continuing to seek some Sorry Juanita. The lack of picture does not When it was decided to go to advertising, relief from this excessive delay. take away from the story. the front cover becomes part of the 7. Do put word limits on reports . . . package. If someone wants to buy the back We have tried to put word limits, page Spring has sprung — the grass has riz — cover and pay for the color separation on limits, suggested guidelines etc. People I wonder whare my APT button izl! the front cover, so be it. This has been either do not read the instructions or do not discussed previously. If this is to be a feel that they pertain to them. The only MEMBERSHIP COUNT professional magazine then we must be alternative is for the Editor to attempt to professional. We have not “been stripped correct spelling, punctuation, and con 4 01 5 of our personality, nor robbed of our iden tinuity. We try at all costs to preserve the tity nor surrendered to the stereotyped . . "g ist". 2. Keep 99’s on the staff in all categories. 8. Establish a purpose for the newsletter The only staff members who are not 99's and tailor it to suit the needs of the 99's. are the Publisher, Art Director, Production “The purpose of the Ninety Nines is to WOULD YOU Manager, and Director of Advertising. If you provide a close relationship among women can find anyone who will work free in any pilots and to unite them in any movement LIKE TO BE of these catagories, I’m sure Heritage will that may be for their benefit or for that of A 99? Solo Cross Country in the Classroom

The Institute of Aviation at the University dinated with those slides taken from the The purpose of our or of Illinois has operated a training program aircraft. After combining the two sets of for many years. Each semester a large slides so that the student could see the ganization is to provide a group of student pilots are required to take mpa and then follow up with the actual pic close relationship among a standardized solo cross country as part ture of what he would see on the cross of their curriculum. To the new student the country made quite an effective teaching women pilots and to unite first cross country can be a very pleasant aid. encounter or it can be a frustrating ex them in any movement that Libby and Bob were not satisfied, they perience. In an effort to make this a smooth wanted this as a talking slide series, so may be for our benefit transition from the dual to the solo cross Bob modified a slide synchronizer and con country a project was suggested and nected it to a small stereo tape recorder or for that of aviation in developed by one of your 99 members and which was attached to the slide projector. her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser general. This then gave a series of slides and voice (99 Central Illinois Chapter). instruction which gave pertinent in This project was to develop a series of formation about the student’s first folo slides with audio presentations that would cross country. Please contact Oklahoma City let the student view what he would see on for the Chapter nearest You. his cross country flight. They flew the This unit has been incorporated into the proposed route of the cross country taking Institute's training program and is used in pictures of all pertinent check points. part or wholly by students every semester. The Ninety-Nines, Inc. These 35mm slides were developed and The presentation includes eighty slides and Will Rogers World Airport then correlated with similar locations on requires about three of flight time. This Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154 the sectional charts. The sectional chart project entailed many hours of work for was then photographed and another series both Libby and Bob and was donated to the A/C 405 685-7969 of 35mm slides were developed and coor- Institute. ! ) Member of GAMA

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W SSaeuiaaw ard Fay Cillis Wells — Girl Pilot; Girl Reporter There were three women reporters that went with President and Mrs. Nixon to China. Bar bara Walters and Helen Thomas were two, but how many of you are aware that the third newshen was Fay Gillis Wells, charter member of the Ninety-Nines. This month the News is proud to salute Fay Gillis Wells, charter member and presidential news correspondent. For a little refresher, Fay was a charter member of the Ninety Nines and friend of Amelia Earhart. She was the first woman member of the Caterpillar Club, an unsought honor that came when Instrument Indicates she taught Russian women how to fly in 1932. It was in Moscow that she met her husband Dollars In Thousands Linton Wells. Wiley Post invited Fay to co-pilot a Los Angeles to Moscow trip and Fay turned it down to go with Linton to cover the Italo-Ethiopian war. Will Rogers went in her place. Having lived and traveled all over the world, it is a real honor to know her, but also to have her as a member of the Ninety Nines. Herewith is her story about her recent visit to China . . .

By Fay Gillis Wells West Lake in Hangchow and the Industrial President Nixon's trip to the People's Exhibit in Shanghai. It will take years of Republic of China was sensational as most reflection to sort it all out. but what reflec everyone saw on television. Just the fact tions! that the Chinese permitted the trip to be Next, President Nixon's State Visit to televised, live, was sensational. It was the Canada in April. I hope to see the first time the Red Chinese officials had Canadian 99s who are working on the given up control of their news — and to Angel Derby, flying, this year, from Ottawa their worst enemies. But it proved to be a to Fort Lauderdale, and the International plus for both sides. Peking, Hangchow and Convention to be held in Toronto in July. Shanghai never looked so good to the out Hope to be in Moscow in May when side world, unrehearsed and in living color. President and Mrs. Nixon make their Smiling, blonde Pat Nixon in her beautiful, historic visit to the Soviet Union. red, furlined coat was a standout in the sea of black haired, people in their dark blue, padded Mao suits. Coming CONTRIBUTORS TO 1973 PPD Our hotel accommodations were beyond Total received $1415.00 our wildest expectations — a private bath for each room and we only doubled up Events llovene Potter once, in Shanghai when my roommate was N. New England (In Memoriam for Jeanne Barbara Walters. There were mounds of May 5, 6, 7 — Make it with Memphis: Spring Bennett) tangerines and bowls of delicious candy in Section Meeting, Kentucky Dam State Virginia Chapter our rooms and they were replenished every Park. New England Section day. There was a thermos of boiling water High Sky Chapter May 5-7 — South Central Section Con for the ever present tea. A covered cup of Maple Leaf Chapter vention, Hotel Hilton, Omaha, Nebraska. fragrant tea is the first thing offered the Monterey Bay Chapter Georgiann Rynearson, 913 So. 68th St., traveller when he lands in China and is the Suncoast Chapter Omaha, Nabraska 68106. last thing before he leaves. Pauline Glasson The food was too much, literally. There May 5-7 — AWNEAR (All Women New Shreveport Chapter were fabulous, nine-course banquets every England Air Race) Entry Kit: $1.00 ob Dallas Chapter night and room service 24-hours a day. plus tained from — Registration Chairman Kitty Hawk Chapter the constant nibbling on those always Marcia Spakoski, 65 Valley Road, Groton, Colorado Chapter available tangerines and candy. Conn. 06340. Central Illinois Chapter Spanish Peaks Chapter The Revolutionary Ballet was a stunning June 24 — Poker Party, Greater Winnipeg Abiline Chapter surprise because the Chinese have learned Chapter. ballet dancing from the Soviets only in the Long Beach Chapter past 25 years. The themes all are July 7-10 — 26th Powder Puff Derby, San Reno Area Chapter revolutionary but their dancing technique is Carlos Airport, San Mateo County, Cal. to Tennessee Chapter exciting. They could well challenge the Robert J. Miller Airpark, Ocean County, Los Angeles Chapter Soviets on their modern ballet. Of course N.J. Redwood Empire Chapter Santa Clara Valley Chapter the Chinese jugglers and tumblers have July 12-15 — International Convention, Indiana Chapter been famous from time immemorial. It Regency-Hyatt House, Toronto, Canada. makes you ache just to watch them. Every Bay Cities Chapter day the workers and the school children August 11-12 — All Women “Palms to Nebraska Chapter take time out to do mass calesthetics. Pines Air Race — Sponsored by Long Sacramento Valley Chapter As expected. President and Mrs. Nixon Beach Chapter Ninety-Nines, $1.50: Florida Goldcoast Chapter did all the usual tourist things — and we Palms to Pines Air Race, 3200 Airport Phoenix Chapter followed, to the unbelievable Great Wall, Ave., Suite 16, Santa Monica, Calif. 90405 Georgia Chapter the Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, the — Claire Walters, Chairman — (213) 398- El Cajon Valley, Pledge Summer Palace, the Pandas at the Zoo, the 5766. First Canadian, Pledge Who Were the Girls that Flew Sixty-Million Miles for the AAF?

The world looked brighter the latter part of 1940 — pleasure flying was back to stay and our incoming President, Belle Hetzel, had just acquired new wings — a Cessna 140. She and her successor, Blanche Noyes, found as they visited various chapters and sec tions throughout the country fnat our members were busily engaged in two main projects — fund raising for the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund and air marking.

As previously reported, the types of Women Champion” ; Lucille Wright Trophy money raising activities for the steadily for woman pilot flying to the Air Show from growing scholarship fund were varied and the farthest distance (not a contestant in some quite unique. In 1948, Jean Hixon Races of Derby); and the Aline Rhonie became the first recipient to use this award Trophy to the outstanding pilot of the Show Teresa James flying the P-47 during WW II ($200) for educational rather than flight on an accumulative system. when she was a member of the WASP. If training you can help, contact her at 716 Wood St., This program included one of the world's Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221. As time passed, the number of air youngest exhibition pilots — Betty Skelton, markers also grew In fact, they really an attractive. 100 pound wisp of a girl. She The story of the WASPS and their war began to dot our countryside and proved was awarded the International Aerobatics contributions has never been told. It is a many times their value as a navigational Cham pionship title in 1948 at the Miami Air saga of real accomplishment. WASP is a aid. Maneuvers for smooth performance in her synthetic word meaning Women's Airforce Great Lakes airplane. In 1949, President Besides these, there were other in Service Pilots. 1,074 girls were graduated Blanche Noyes reported that Betty was the teresting activities like the National Air from a military accredited cadet flight only exhibition and precision flyer from the Races, usually held in Cleveland, Ohio, the training school and received diplomas from United States invited to represent the Miami Air Maneuvers. Miami, Florida, and the U.S Army Air Corps United States and the Ninety-Nines in the the All Woman Air Shows The most Graduating groups were sent to the Air International A ir Pageant on July 23. 1949, unusual was the latter sponsored by the Transport Command. They flew training, in London, England, and on July 30th in Florida Chapter of Ninety-Nines, planned fighter, bomber, cargo and tactical air Belfast, Ireland. Her bright red and white by women for women. Their purpose was to planes. Some were utilized in towing aerial Pitt Special, “ Little Stinker", weighted only interest the public in the accomplishments gunnery targets, practice tragets for 568 pounds, had a wing span of 16'9". was of women pilots and to make Mrs. Average search-light crews, remote ground control powered with a 90 horsepower engine with American Housewife more air conscious flight operation and engineering flights. fuel injection for inverted flying and had an while raising funds for the Amelia Earhart For over two years the WASPS faced the Aeromatic propeller. A news clipping said Scholarship Fund. same flying hazards as men Although the that her plane was the smallest in the Lon don show and also the smallest to ever girls were virtually assured of commissions Little did they dream that the small Tran make the sea hop to Ireland. Betty felt that sometime, they were still civilians upon scontinental Race to the air show in 1947, her acrobatics were “precision, not stunt deactivation from military service They Palm Springs, California, to Tampa, Florida, flying". When asked if she had ever were the only pilots deprived of all military would become the forerunner of the All cracked up, she replied, "The only accident benefits When the Air Force became a Woman Transcontinental Air Race I ever had was in an automobile." separate branch of the service the women (AWTAR) known the world over today. were offered commissions in the Reserve Caro Bayley, Miami, Florida, flew We are asking for your endorsement and Their first show, March 15 and 16. 1947, professionally with World Air Shows and support for enactment of legislation that at Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa, Florida, performed in a sailplane equally as well as would credit the group the time they spent proved so successful that others followed. she did in her clip wing Cub. She was one in the service of their country. This program in 1948 at Am elia Earhart of three Americans to receive medals for notable achievements in the fields of (See page 9 fo r proposed p e titio n .) Field, Miami, Florida, was typical of those private and sporting aviation at the 45th presented. It included such exciting acts General Conference of the Federation and races as: parachute jumping by Kitty Aeronautique Internationale Hers was the Hayes and June Reynolds; Dual Smoke Act Bleriot Medal for 1951. and Acrobatics, Betty Skelton and Kaddy Landry; Clip Wing Acrobatics and Glider Kaddy Landry, Miami. Florida, was Exhibitions, Caro Baley; Jato Take-Off and described as the first woman JATO pilot in flying an AT-6 Through a Wall of Fire. Florida, winner of the Aerobatics Contest in Kaddy Landry; Novelty Act, the Stephens the 1st as well as the Blanche Noyes College girls; and Farmer's Daughter, Vera Trophy Race in the 2nd All Woman Air Prevette. The races were: Jaqueline Show. These are just a few of her awards. Cochran Transcontinental Trophy Race, She was famous for her spectacular Los Ageles, California, to Amelia Earhart maneuvers in her special built Stearman Field, Miami. Florida, limited to personal which she flew professionally all over the j / j a k e AIRCRAFT type airplanes of up to 250 horsepower; country with World Air Shows. Distributor Bolde Race, New York to Miami — make of aircraft unlimited; Blanche Noyes Trophy This will give you an idea of the high Central Flying Service, Inc. Race — Closed Course Race for AT-6 and caliber of girls flying in these shows SNJ type aircraft; 85-125 horsepower Adams Field, Little Rock, Arkansas planes over a closed course: Betty Car- Next month, we will take a further glance Phone (501) 375-3245 stairs' Trophy for World's Aerobatic into the future of our organization Convention News

TORONTO — A Magnificent and Exciting City, gateway to a great country, has set the scene for many unusual gatherings. Toronto or "Tarantou" as named by the Indians 300 years ago — never before BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT — Looking North-Northeast. has it been host to an International Convention of women pilots. A sneak preview of a great men's program — next issue — our "Steer & Stirrups" party from latest committee reports will include a to add “ADCUS" at the destination airport. real polo game! Do you know what "Chimo" means??? You'll find 3. Free CUSTOMS service will be available in daylight hours at out in Toronto this July. Buttonville Airport (KZ). No landing fee here. Do take advantage of the advance registration — This issue will 4. Toronto International (YZ) offers 24 hour CUSTOMS service, a include the last pre-registration forms in print in the 99 News. You small landing fee and all services. Free tie-downs at Sky-Charter. will earn the registration chairman's undying gratitude if you mail 5. Some other enroute airports in Ontario, London, 24 hour EARLY. Customs, no landing fee, gas, lunch; at Kingston, Windsor, St. Shirley Allen, Co-Chairman. Catharine's remember to “ADCUS" and he'll come out from town and be waiting for you. Flying to the Convention? Re RENTAL AIRCRAFT from U.S.A.. Pilot must carry letter from owner stating she has permission to fly the aircraft into Canada BOTTONVILLE, our official "Welcome Airport” is located 15 and will be departing with it. miles north-east of downtown Toronto. Detach the slip at the bottom CHARTS: The current USA "Detroit Sectional" and USA Govern of the Airport Form for your own "ATC" k it. . . see the second Con ment C&GS Enroute Low Altitude "L-12” will fit in with the kit you vention "packet” we mail to you. receive from Gillian Holden. CUSTOMS: 1. You need not land at an airport right at the border, VFR Traffic approaching Toronto is asked to contact “Toronto but the first place you land in Canada is where you must see the Advisory” — 119.3 when 25-30 miles out of “YZ". State identity, Customs officer. position, altitude and destination and you will be given the 2. When departing U.S.A. you MUST file a flight plan, making sure preferred routing.

your personal luggage, “do you have anything to declare” i.e. liquor, cameras, Profile of a Convention — Host Airport etc. Now you are through Customs and Im migration (painless wasn't it) and one of “ Buttonville Tower this is Cessna N 1245, all types of oil available. Repairs from a the 99's welcoming committee is offering five miles southeast, VFR from Albany" and major to a minor are available. you a ride to the Hotel in a car supplied by with that call you see ahead of you But Now your aircraft is tied down and you Toronto Airways. So you collect yourself tonville, the host airport for the 1972 In proceed to Customs. Here you are asked and your luggage and walk through the air- ternational Convention of the Ninety-Nines, where you were born, if you mave any iden conditioned terminal into the bright sun Inc. It looks nice from the air. A welcome tification (a driver's license will do), how shine of a hot July day in Toronto . . . BIEN- sight after a long flight. long you plan to be in Canada and what VENUE AU CANADA — AND THE 1972 IN Two paved runways, well marked with you are here for. Then you are asked about TERNATIONAL CONVENTION. connecting taxi strips. A large ramp. You consult your approach plate — run way 03/21, 2750' x 75'; 15/33. 2500' x 75'. Lots of room to land just about any aircraft. Ah, there's the Tower on 124.8 asking you to report downwind for runway 03. You start your descent and now you can see the Ter minal better. A very modern terminal com plete with a good restaurant, weather ser vice. maps, and flight planning facilities. Now you report downwind for runway 03 and the tower says that you are number one after the Aztec turning base. There it is . . . a pretty sight. You wonder if they are going to the Convention too. They land and you turn final, line up with the runway and are cleared to land. The tower requests you Four of our committee members standing to change Ground 121.8. Ground control with a Cherokee. They are from left to right: clears you to the ramp. A Toronto Airways Edith Denny, International Liaison; Jean representative arrives and asks you how MacDonald, Chairman; Simone Breukel, Jean MacDonald, our hard working chair you want your aircraft serviced. He tells Convention Costume; and Heather Sifton, man standing beside the entrance to But- you that they have 8087, 100/130 gas and Ways and Means Chairman. tonville’s very modern Terminal building. REGISTRATION FORM 1972 International Ninety-Nines Convention July 12-16, 1972 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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W EDNESDAY, JU LY 12 FUN AIR TOUR ETA MID-AFTERNOON 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration and "Maple Moose" Hospitality — "Flying Flea Market" 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RED CARPET WELCOME (WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION) and F.A.T. Presentations 7:30 p.m.-? YOYO Dinner (You're on Your Own) THU R SD AY, JU LY 13 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. AVIATION SEMINAR 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon "F ly in g Flea M arket" 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free time to shop, tour or swim 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:00 p.m.-? "STEER & STIRRUPS" with Assorted HAPPENINGS at FOX DEN FARM

j>»*T o\ r to 2. Power — as required Safety Tips 3. Flaps — up 4. Loose articles — secure Engage Brain Before Panic Button 5. Altitude — A change in altitude will sometimes help 6. Land as soon as possible Whenever an airborne abnormality occurs “DON'T PANIC!” You must be able to think and Lost Procedure plan properly. During an abnormal situation, previous conscious training (if current) should 1. Climb to 5000 AGL or 500' below take over subconsciously and help you react properly. clouds, whichever is lower Fear is a normal protective reaction and occurs in normal individuals. Fear progression to 2. Set heading indicator with compass panic is an abnormal development. By having a definite procedure in mind to handle ab 3. Turn on radio normal situations, fear can be kept to a minimum. 4. Tune in desired radio frequency There are two basic rules to assist you when an abnormal situation occurs: 5. Center needle with a "To" indication 1. Maintain aircraft control. 6. Proceed direct to the VOR 2. Analyze the situation and take the proper action. 7. If unable to proceed to the VOR, con Many aircraft accidents have occured because the pilot did not follow the above rules or tact the nearest flight service station did not know what to do when an emergency situation existed. We have all heard of the pilot (122.6 or 123.6), tower, or approach that had an accident simply because when the door popped open he paniced, or when the control on their appropriate frequency airspeed indicator became inoperative he thought the airplane would not fly. or on 121.5 me for assistance To help you handle emergency situations, you should develop an emergency checklist for Radio Failure Pattern your aircraft. By having a checklist you will not have to rely on memory and the overlooking 1. Fly over airport at 2000' above ground of obvious items can be avoided. level The following is "food for thought" in aiding you in the development of a checklist for 2. Determine active runway your aircraft. It covers only the basic steps and sequence for emergencies in single-engine 3. Fly out three miles from the airport and aircraft. descend to traffic pattern altitude. Engine Fire During Starting 8. Starter — pull (if propeller is not tur 4. Enter a normal traffic pattern at a 45 1. Mixture — Full Lean ning) degree angle to the downwind leg. 2. Throttle — Open 9. If engine does not start, make a forced 5. Rock your wings (day), or flash landing 3. Continue cranking for several landing (See procedure for a forced light (night) and watch for a light revolutions. landing) signal from the tower. 4. If fire continues, use the following Forced Landing 6. Follow instructions given to you by the procedure 1. Glide — maximum distance glide light signals. 5. M ixture — Lean speed Airspeed Indicator Inoperative 6. Fuel selector — off 2. Select field 1. Land as soon as practical 7. Ignition switch — off 3. M ixture — lean Low Oil Pressure or 8. Master switch — off 4. Fuel selector — off High Oil Temperature 9. Leave aircraft 5. Ignition switch — off 1. Throttle — to recommended RPM Engine Fire After Starting 6 Door — unlatch 2. M ixture — rich 1. Mixture — Full lean 7. Wing flaps — as required 3. Airspeed — cruise 2. Fuel selector — off 8. Master switch — off (before touch- 4. Carburetor heat — cold 3. Ignition switch — off down) 5. If condition continues land as soon as Engine Failure After Take-off Engine Fire During Flight practical 1. Glide — establish 1. M ixture — lean Generator Failure 2. M ixture — rich 2. Fuel selector — off 1. Check fuse or circuit breaker 3. Fuel selector — on 3. Ignition switch — off 2. Land as soon as practical 4. Ignition switch — on 4. Glide — establish Fuel Syphon 5. If engine does not start, make a forced 5. Select field 1. Land as soon as practical landing, (See procedure for forced lan 6 Cabin heat — off 2. Do not rely on fuel guages, (they will ding). 7. Cabin air — . off normally continue to read full) NOTE: If engine fails after takeoff at low 8. Upper air vents — open One Flap Inoperative altitude, change direction only enough 9 Pilots window — open 1. Move operative flap to the same to miss obstacles. 10 Door — unlatched position as inoperative flap Partial Power Failure During Flight 11. Flaps — as required Gear Inoperative 1. Mixture — rich 12 Master Switch — off (before touch- 1. Follow procedure in Owner's Manual or 2. Carburetor heat — hot (If no carburetor down) aircraft manual ice adjust back to the cold position) NOTE: If fire continues, a slip may help Blown Tire 3. Airspeed — as required to hold altitude keep fire from the cabin area. 1. Maintain directional control with rud 4. Fuel Selector — Full on Electrical Fire der and brake 5. Ignition switch — both 1. Master switch — off 2. Taxie clear of active runway if possible 6. Master switch — on 2. Electrical Equipment — off Brake Failure 7. Land — at nearest airport 3. Master switch — on 1. Use longest runway available NOTE: If the power available is not suf 4. Electrical Equipment — on one at a 2. Make short field landing ficient to maintain level flight, select a time 3. Touchdown on the beginning of run field as a possible forced landing site NOTE: Try to isolate electrical equipment way and proceed as follows: in which the fire was occurring and 8. Airspeed — maximum distance glide leave that equipment off. REMEMBER speed Smoke and Fume Elimination Most em ergencies can be avoided by 9. Power — all available power until a 1. Cabin heat — off good preflight planning and a good safe landing is assured. 2. Cabin air — off preflight inspection of the aircraft. Complete Power Failure During Flight 3. Upper air vent — open Although the above procedures are to be 1. Glide — establish maximum distance 4. Pilots window — open used as a guide, you must still use sound glide speed Propeller Failure in Flight judgm ent. 2. Select field 1. Engine emergency shutdown Frequent review of Emergency 3. M ixture — rich 2. Forced landing Procedures gives you the surety that you 4. Carburetor heat — hot Bird Strike (with structural failure) can handle your airplane no matter what 5. Fuel Selector — Full on 1. Land as soon as practical the situation. This helps eliminate panic 6. Ignition switch — both Severe Turbulence and goes hand in hand with carefree and 7. Master switch — on 1. Airspeed — design maneuvering speed enjoyable flying. fer their awards to those using AC Spark plugs in the race. Powder Puff Derby AWTAR was a co-sponsor with the FAA in three Safety Clinics held at various Reporter: Marion Andrews and other dignitaries pertinent to the ter locations in New Jersey which drew 3300 If you want to know how time flies, be a minus. In March, the luncheon was held at pilots from the surrounding area. Safety newsletter reporter. By the time you receive Ocean County College where President Dr. through education is the prime goal of this copy, entries will be open and it will be Andrew S. Moreland has made the AWTAR. only two months to race time. Requests for college's RCA-Spectra 70-46 electronic Jack Lamping, Terminus Co-ordiantor entry kits are running higher than any other computer system available for scoring the and Public Relations Officer of Tims River, year, with the exception of last year, the official times of the forthcoming race. This N.J. is presently on a cross-country tour 25th Anniversary. will involve a transcontinental network of carrying greetings from the Terminus to the The Powder Puff Derby was honored at a automatic input stations at each in Start. He will visit 99 headquarters, meet Valentine’s Day Luncheon at the Wings termediate enroute stop. with girls who are going to fly the 26th Club in New York City. FAA Administrator Embery-Riddle Aeronautical University of Powder Puff Derby, and is scheduled to John H. Shaffer spoke and AWTAR Chair Daytona Beach, Fla. will again be technical speak at San Mateo, Cal. man, Kay Brick was presented with the FAA representatives to rule on safety aspects Please send clippings of all Powder Puff Accident Prevention Counselor Certificate during inspection at the terminus. Derby related events, interviews, etc. to "for helping prevent aircraft accidents." AC Sparkplugs has just been added to AWTAR Headquarters, Teterboro Airport, Kay gave a brief rundown of this years race the list of sponsors for '72 and will again of Teterboro, New Jersey 07608. route. Many 99s and previous racers were present, including President Betty McNabb. This annual luncheon given in honor of women in aviation was extra special this year in that Herb Fisher, Master of Ceremonies, announced that the Wings Club is now open for membership to women who qualify. If the people in Ocean County, N.J. did not know about the 99s and the Powder Puff Derby, they do now. The Terminus Committee, of which Jerry Roberts is Chair man, has been holding monthly luncheons inviting the Freeholders, airport personnel, Proposed Petition To Give WASPS Credit WOMEN'S AUXILIARY SERVICE PILOT FEDERAL SERVICE CREDIT

WHEREAS, the WASP (Women's A u xili ary Service Pilots) organized in October 1942 and active until 24 December 1944 served as an integral part o f our war e ffo rt; and

WHEREAS, the members o f the WASP were graduated from a military accredited ca det flight training school of six months dura tion and received diplomas from the U.S. Army Air Corps; and

WHEREAS, graduates of this course were sent to the U.S. Arm y A ir Corps Ferrying Command or training command for duty; and

WHEREAS, they were a uniformed group attached to the U.S. Army Air Corps with an officers' status and subject to military disci pline; and

WHEREAS, the duty was in a flight capa city with varied military aircraft and many WASP'S were conducted through transition training as were their male counterparts; and

WHEREAS, the other female services have received federal service credit fo r their a u xili ary time; AUNTIE APT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Reserve Officers Association o f the United States, that legislation be adopted cre diting former Women's Auxiliary Service Pi lots w ith Federal Service fo r that tim e served during World War II thus enabling those who WANT S YOU accepted Reserve commissions to receive cre Contributed by: Morilyn P. Hibner, Reporter dit for this service toward retirement and Long Island Chapter longevity benefits. Who Were the Girls that Flew Backward Sixty-Million Miles for the AAF?

As previously reported, the types of Women Champion” ; Lucille Wright Trophy money raising activities for the steadily for woman pilot flying to the Air Show from growing scholarship fund were varied and the farthest distance (not a contestant in some quite unique. In 1948, Jean Hixon Races of Derby); and the Aline Rhonie became the first recipient to use this award Trophy to the outstanding pilot of the Show Teresa James flying the P-47 during WW II (S200) for educational rather than flight on an accumulative system. when she was a member of the WASP. If training you can help, contact her at 716 Wood St., This program included one of the world's Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221. As time passed, the number of air youngest exhibition pilots — Betty Skelton, markers also grew. In fact, they really an attractive. 100 pound wisp of a girl. She The story of the WASPS and their war began to dot our countryside and proved was awarded the International Aerobatics contributions has never been told. It is a many times their value as a navigational Cham pionship title in 1948 at the Miami Air saga of real accomplishment. WASP is a aid Maneuvers for smooth performance in her synthetic word meaning Women’s Airforce Great Lakes airplane. In 1949, President Besides these, there were other in Service Pilots. 1,074 girls were graduated Blanche Noyes reported that Betty was the teresting activities like the National Air from a military accredited cadet flight only exhibition and precision flyer from the Races, usually held in Cleveland, Ohio, the training school and received diplomas from United States invited to represent the Miami Air Maneuvers, Miami, Florida, and the U.S. Army Air Corps United States and the Ninety-Nines in the the All Woman Air Shows. The most Graduating groups were sent to the Air International Air Pageant on July 23, 1949, unusual was the latter sponsored by the Transport Command They flew training, in London, England, and on July 30th in Florida Chapter of Ninety-Nines, planned fighter, bomber, cargo and tactical air Belfast, Ireland. Her bright red and white by women for women. Their purpose was to planes. Some were utilized in towing aerial Pitt Special, "Little Stinker”, weighted only interest the public in the accomplishments gunnery targets, practice tragets for 568 pounds, had a wing span of 16'9” . was of women pilots and to make Mrs. Average search-light crews, remote ground control powered with a 90 horsepower engine with American Housewife more air conscious flight operation and engineering flights. fuel injection for inverted flying and had an while raising funds for the Amelia Earhart For over two years the WASPS faced the Aeromatic propeller. A news clipping said Scholarship Fund same flying hazards as men Although the that her plane was the smallest in the Lon girls were virtually assured of commissions don show and also the smallest to ever Little did they dream that the small Tran sometime, they were still civilians upon make the sea hop to Ireland. Betty felt that scontinental Race to the air show in 1947. deactivation from military service They her acrobatics were "precision, not stunt Palm Springs, California, to Tampa, Florida, were the only pilots deprived of all military flying”. When asked if she had ever would become the forerunner of the All benefits When the Air Force became a cracked up, she replied, “The only accident Woman Transcontinental Air Race separate branch of the service the women I ever had was in an automobile." (AWTAR) known the world over today. were offered commissions in the Reserve Caro Bayley, Miami, Florida, flew We are asking for your endorsement and Their first show. March 15 and 16, 1947, professionally with World Air Shows and support for enactment of legislation that at Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa, Florida, performed in a sailplane equally as well as would credit the group the time they spent proved so successful that others followed. in the service of their country. she did in her clip wing Cub. She was one This program in 1948 at Amelia Earhart of three Americans to receive medals for (See page 9 fo r proposed p e titio n .) Field, Miami, Florida, was typical of those notable achievements in the fields of presented. It included such exciting acts private and sporting aviation at the 45th General Conference of the Federation and races as: parachute jumping by Kitty Hayes and June Reynolds; Dual Smoke Act Aeronautique Internationale Hers was the and Acrobatics, Betty Skelton and Kaddy Bleriot Medal for 1951. Landry; Clip Wing Acrobatics and Glider Kaddy Landry, Miami, Florida, was Exhibitions, Caro Baley; Jato Take-Off and described as the first woman JATO pilot in flying an AT-6 Through a Wall of Fire, Florida, winner of the Aerobatics Contest in Kaddy Landry; Novelty Act, the Stephens the 1st as well as the Blanche Noyes College girls; and Farmer's Daughter, Vera Trophy Race in the 2nd All Woman Air Prevette. The races were: Jaqueline Show. These are just a few of her awards. Cochran Transcontinental Trophy Race, She was famous for her spectacular Los Ageles, California, to Amelia Earhart maneuvers in her special built Stearman Field, Miami, Florida, limited to personal which she flew professionally all over the - / j s k e A IR C R A FT type airplanes of up to 250 horsepower; country with World Air Shows. Distributor Bolde Race, New York to Miami — make of aircraft unlimited; Blanche Noyes Trophy Central Flying Service, Inc. This will give you an idea of the high Race — Closed Course Race for AT-6 and caliber of girls flying in these shows Adams Field, Little Rook, Arkansas SNJ type aircraft; 85-125 horsepower planes over a closed course; Betty Car- Next month, we will take a further glance Phone (501) 375-3245 stairs’ Trophy for "World's Aerobatic into the future of our organization Convention News

TORONTO — A Magnificent and Exciting City, gateway to a great country, has set the scene for many unusual gatherings. Toronto or "Tarantou" as named by the Indians 300 years ago — never before SUTTONVILLE AIRPORT — Looking North-Northeast. has it been host to an International Convention of women pilots. A sneak preview of a great men's program — next issue our "Steer & Stirrups" party from latest committee reports will include a to add “ADCUS" at the destination airport. real polo game! Do you know what "Chimo" means??? You II find 3. Free CUSTOMS service will be available in daylight hours at out in Toronto this July. Buttonville Airport (KZ). No landing fee here. Do take advantage of the advance registration — This issue will 4. Toronto International (YZ) offers 24 hour CUSTOMS service, a include the last pre-registration forms in print in the 99 News. You small landing fee and all services. Free tie-downs at Sky-Charter. will earn the registration chairman’s undying gratitude if you mail 5. Some other enroute airports in Ontario, London, 24 hour EARLY. Customs, no landing fee, gas, lunch; at Kingston, Windsor, St. Shirley Allen, Co-Chairman. Catharine's remember to "ADCUS" and he'll come out from town and be waiting for you. Flying to the Convention? Re RENTAL AIRCRAFT from U.S.A.: Pilot must carry letter from owner stating she has permission to fly the aircraft into Canada BOTTONVILLE, our official "Welcome Airport" is located 15 and w ill be departing with it. miles north-east of downtown Toronto. Detach the slip at the bottom CHARTS: The current USA “Detroit Sectional" and USA Govern of the Airport Form for your own "ATC" k it. . . see the second Con ment C&GS Enroute Low Altitude “ L-12” will fit in with the kit you vention "packet" we mail to you. receive from Gillian Holden. CUSTOMS: 1. You need not land at an airport right at the border, VFR Traffic approaching Toronto is asked to contact "Toronto but the first place you land in Canada is where you must see the Advisory" — 119.3 when 25-30 miles out of “YZ". State identity, Customs officer. position, altitude and destination and you will be given the 2. When departing U.S.A. you MUST file a flight plan, making sure preferred routing.

your personal luggage, "do you have anything to declare” i.e. liquor, cameras, Profile of a Convention — Host Airport etc. Now you are through Customs and Im migration (painless wasn't it) and one of “ Buttonville Tower this is Cessna N 1245, all types of oil available. Repairs from a the 99's welcoming committee is offering five miles southeast, VFR from Albany" and major to a minor are available. you a ride to the Hotel in a car supplied by with that call you see ahead of you But Now your aircraft is tied down and you Toronto Airways. So you collect yourself tonville, the host airport for the 1972 In proceed to Customs. Here you are asked and your luggage and walk through the air- ternational Convention of the Ninety-Nines, where you were born, if you mave any iden conditioned terminal into the bright sun Inc. It looks nice from the air. A welcome tification (a driver's license will do), how shine of a hot July day in Toronto . . . BIEN- sight after a long flight. long you plan to be in Canada and what VENUE AU CANADA — AND THE 1972 IN Two paved runways, well marked with you are here for. Then you are asked about TERNATIONAL CONVENTION. connecting taxi strips. A large ramp. You consult your approach plate — run rWELCOME TO 1 way 03/21, 2750' x 75’; 15/33, 2500' x 75'. Lots of room to land just about any aircraft. Ah, there's the Tower on 124.8 asking you to report downwind for runway 03. You start FLIGHT PLANNING | i ------—r your descent and now you can see the Ter C U S T O M S I EXCISE L_ minal better. A very modern terminal com 5 ftSTAU»ANT I plete with a good restaurant, weather ser vice, maps, and flight planning facilities. Now you report downwind for runway 03 and the tower says that you are number one after the Aztec turning base. There it is ... a pretty sight. You wonder if they are going to the Convention too. They land and you turn final, line up with the runway and are cleared to land. The tower requests you Four of our committee members standing to change Ground 121.8. Ground control with a Cherokee. They are from left to right: clears you to the ramp. A Toronto Airways Edith Denny, International Liaison; Jean representative arrives and asks you how MacDonald, Chairman; Simone Breukel, Jean MacDonald, our hard working chair you want your aircraft serviced. He tells Convention Costume; and Heather Sifton, man standing beside the entrance to But- you that they have 80/37, 100/130 gas and Ways and Means Chairman. tonville's very modern Terminal building. REGISTRATION FORM 1972 International Ninety-Nines Convention July 12-16, 1972 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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CHEQUE ENCLOSED FOR $ ------Make payable in Canadian funds to: “ THE NINETY-NINES INC. 1972 CONVENTION" MAIL SOON TO: SHIRLEY MacDOUGALL, REGISTRATION CHAIRMAN P. 0. Box No. 32, Station “ K "' Toronto, 12, Ontario, Canada

(Detatch and mail separately HYATT REGENCY — HOTEL RESERVATIONS All reservations must be made directly through the Hyatt Regency Toronto. We have booked a block of rooms at the special reduced rates quoted below. Early bookings will ensure a superlative view of the city. Name ——------Address------—------——------(Street) (City) (State/Province) (Country) (Zip) PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS: One Single (1 bed, 1 person $19 One Double (1 bed, 2 persons) $25 One tw in (2 beds, 2 persons) $25 Additional persons $ 6 SEND TO: RESERVATIONS MANAGER HYATT REGENCY TORONTO 21 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, 180, ONTARIO, CANADA THE NINETY-NINES, INC. 43RD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HYATT REGENCY TORONTO ONTARIO, CANADA July 12-16, 1972

W EDNESDAY, JU LY 12 FUN AIR TOUR ETA MID-AFTERNOON 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration and "Maple Moose" Hospitality — "Flying Flea Market" 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RED CARPET WELCOME (WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION) and F.A.T. Presentations 7:30 p.m.-? YOYO Dinner (You're on Your Own) TH U R SD AY, JU LY 13 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. AVIATION SEMINAR 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon "Flying Flea Market" 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free time to shop, tour or swim 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:00 p.m.-? "STEER & STIRRUPS" with Assorted HAPPENINGS at FOX DEN FARM

• i 't i T o \ v ie r Ick. Who Were the Girls that Flew Sixty-Million Miles for the AAF?

The world looked brighter the latter part of 1940 — pleasure flying was back to stay and our incoming President, Belle Hetzel, had just acquired new wings — a Cessna 140, She and her successor, Blanche Noyes, found as they visited various chapters and sec tions throughout the country fnat our members were busily engaged in two main projects — fund raising for the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund and air marking.

As previously reported, the types of Women Champion"; Lucille Wright Trophy money raising activities for the steadily for woman pilot flying to the Air Show from growing scholarship fund were varied and the farthest distance (not a contestant in some quite unique. In 1948, Jean Hixon Races of Derby); and the Aline Rhonie became the first recipient to use this award Trophy to the outstanding pilot of the Show Teresa James Hying the P-47 during WW II ($200) for educational rather than flight on an accumulative system. when she was a member of the WASP. If training you can help, contact her at 716 Wood St., This program included one of the world's Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221. As time passed, the number of air youngest exhibition pilots — Betty Skelton, markers also grew In fact, they really an attractive, 100 pound wisp of a girl. She The story of the WASPS and their war began to dot our countryside and proved was awarded the International Aerobatics contributions has never been told It is a many times their value as a navigational Cham pionship title in 1948 at the Miami Air saga of real accomplishment. WASP is a aid. Maneuvers for smooth performance in her synthetic word meaning Women's Airforce Great Lakes airplane. In 1949, President Besides these, there were other in Service Pilots. 1,074 girls were graduated Blanche Noyes reported that Betty was the teresting activities like the National Air from a military accredited cadet flight only exhibition and precision flyer from the Races, usually held in Cleveland, Ohio, the training school and received diplomas from United States invited to represent the Miami Air Maneuvers, Miami, Florida, and the U.S. Army Air Corps United States and the Ninety-Nines in the the All Woman Air Shows. The most Graduating groups were sent to the Air International Air Pageant on July 23, 1949, Transport Command They flew training, unusual was the latter sponsored by the in London, England, and on July 30th in Florida Chapter of Ninety-Nines, planned fighter, bomber, cargo and tactical air Belfast, Ireland. Her bright red and white by women for women. Their purpose was to planes, Some were utilized in towing aerial Pitt Special, "Little Stinker", weighted only interest the public in the accomplishments gunnery targets, practice tragets for 568 pounds, had a wing span of 16'9 ", was of women pilots and to make Mrs Average search-light crews, remote ground control powered with a 90 horsepower engine with American Housewife more air conscious flight operation and engineering flights. fuel injection for inverted flying and had an while raising funds for the Amelia Earhart For over two years the WASPS faced the Aeromatic propeller. A news clipping said Scholarship Fund same flying hazards as men Although the that her plane was the smallest in the Lon girls were virtually assured of commissions don show and also the smallest to ever Little did they dream that the small Tran sometime, they were still civilians upon make the sea hop to Ireland. Betty felt that scontinental Race to the air show in 1947, deactivation from military service They her acrobatics were “precision, not stunt Palm Springs, California, to Tampa, Florida, were the only pilots deprived of all military flying". When asked if she had ever would become the forerunner of the All benefits When the Air Force became a cracked up, she replied, “The only accident Woman Transcontinental Air Race separate branch of the service the women I ever had was in an automobile.” (AWTAR) known the world over today. were offered commissions in the Reserve Caro Bayley, Miami, Florida, flew We are asking for your endorsement and Their first show, March 15 and 16, 1947, professionally with World Air Shows and support for enactment of legislation that at Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa, Florida, performed in a sailplane equally as well as would credit the group the time they spent proved so successful that others followed. in the service of their country. she did in her clip wing Cub. She was one This program in 1948 at Amelia Earhart of three Americans to receive medals for (See page 9 fo r proposed p e titio n .) Field. Miami, Florida, was typical of those notable achievements in the fields of presented. It included such exciting acts private and sporting aviation at the 45th and races as: parachute jumping by Kitty General Conference of the Federation Hayes and June Reynolds; Dual Smoke Act Aeronautique Internationale Hers was the and Acrobatics, Betty Skelton and Kaddy Bleriot Medal for 1951. Landry; Clip Wing Acrobatics and Glider Kaddy Landry. Miami. Florida, was Exhibitions, Caro Baley; Jato Take-Off and described as the first woman JATO pilot in flying an AT-6 Through a Wall of Fire, Florida, winner of the Aerobatics Contest in Kaddy Landry; Novelty Act, the Stephens the 1st as well as the Blanche Noyes College girls; and Farmer's Daughter, Vera Trophy Race in the 2nd All Woman Air Prevette. The races were: Jaqueline Show. These are just a few of her awards. Cochran Transcontinental Trophy Race, She was famous for her spectacular Los Ageles, California, to Amelia Earhart maneuvers in her special built Stearman Field, Miami, Florida, limited to personal which she flew professionally all over the - / j a k e AIRCRAFT type airplanes of up to 250 horsepower; country with World Air Shows. Distributor. Bolde Race, New York to Miami — make of aircraft unlimited; Blanche Noyes Trophy Central Flying Service, Inc. This will give you an idea of the high Race — Closed Course Race for AT-6 and caliber of girls flying in these shows Adams Field, Little Rock, Arkansas SNJ type aircraft; 85-125 horsepower planes over a closed course: Betty Car- Next month, we will take a further glance Phone (501) 375-3245 stairs' Trophy for Worlds Aerobatic into the future of our organization Convention News

TORONTO — A Magnificent and Exciting City, gateway to a great country, has set the scene for many unusual gatherings. Toronto or "Tarantou" as named by the Indians 300 years ago — never before BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT — Looking North-Northeast. has it been host to an International Convention of women pilots. A sneak preview of a great men's program — next issue — our "Steer & Stirrups" party from latest committee reports will include a to add “ADCUS" at the destination airport. real polo game! Do you know what "Chimo" means??? You'll find 3. Free CUSTOMS service will be available in daylight hours at out in Toronto this July. Buttonville Airport (KZ). No landing fee here. Do take advantage of the advance registration — This issue will 4. Toronto International (YZ) offers 24 hour CUSTOMS service, a include the last pre-registration forms in print in the 99 News. You small landing fee and all services. Free tie-downs at Sky-Charter. will earn the registration chairman's undying gratitude if you mail 5. Some other enroute airports in Ontario, London, 24 hour EARLY. Customs, no landing fee, gas, lunch; at Kingston, Windsor, St. Shirley Allen, Co-Chairman. Catharine's remember to "ADCUS” and he’ll come out from town and be waiting for you. Flying to the Convention? Re RENTAL AIRCRAFT from U.S.A.: Pilot must carry letter from owner stating she has permission to fly the aircraft into Canada BOTTONVILLE, our official "Welcome Airport" is located 15 and w ill be departing with it. miles north-east of downtown Toronto. Detach the slip at the bottom CHARTS: The current USA "Detroit Sectional" and USA Govern of the Airport Form for your own “ATC" k it. . . see the second Con ment C&GS Enroute Low Altitude “L-12” will fit in with the kit you vention "packet" we mail to you. receive from Gillian Holden. CUSTOMS: 1. You need not land at an airport right at the border, VFR Traffic approaching Toronto is asked to contact “Toronto but the first place you land in Canada is where you must see the Advisory” — 119.3 when 25-30 miles out of “YZ". State identity, Customs officer. position, altitude and destination and you will be given the 2. When departing U.S.A. you MUST file a flight plan, making sure preferred routing.

your personal luggage, "do you have anything to declare" i.e. liquor, cameras, Profile of a Convention — Host Airport etc. Now you are through Customs and Im migration (painless wasn’t it) and one of "B uttonville Tower this is Cessna N 1245, all types of oil available. Repairs from a the 99's welcoming committee is offering five miles southeast, VFR from Albany" and major to a minor are available. you a ride to the Hotel in a car supplied by with that call you see ahead of you But Now your aircraft is tied down and you Toronto Airways. So you collect yourself tonville, the host airport for the 1972 In proceed to Customs. Here you are asked and your luggage and walk through the air- ternational Convention of the Ninety-Nines, where you were born, if you mave any iden conditioned terminal into the bright sun Inc. It looks nice from the air. A welcome tification (a driver’s license will do), how shine of a hot July day in Toronto . . . BIEN- sight after a long flight. long you plan to be in Canada and what VENUE AU CANADA — AND THE 1972 IN Two paved runways, well marked with you are here for. Then you are asked about TERNATIONAL CONVENTION. connecting taxi strips A large ramp. You consult your approach plate — run W ELCOME TO way 03/21, 2750' x 75’; 15/33, 2500' x 75’. Lots of room to land just about any aircraft. Ah, there's the Tower on 124.8 asking you

to report downwind for runway 03. You start FLIGHT P L A N N IN G f your descent and now you can see the Ter I ------r* C U S T O M S C E X C IS E L_ minal better. A very modern terminal com r j ------—— gffESTAURANT I plete with a good restaurant, weather ser vice. maps, and flight planning facilities. Now you report downwind for runway 03 and the tower says that you are number one after the Aztec turning base. There it is ... a pretty sight. You wonder if they are going to the Convention too. They land and you turn final, line up with the runway and are cleared to land. The tower requests you Four of our committee members standing to change Ground 121.8. Ground control with a Cherokee. They are from left to right: clears you to the ramp. A Toronto Airways Edith Denny, International Liaison; Jean representative arrives and asks you how MacDonald, Chairman; Simone Breukel, Jean MacDonald, our hard working chair you want your aircraft serviced. He tells Convention Costume; and Heather Sifton, man standing beside the entrance to But- you that they have 80,87, 100,130 gas and Ways and Means Chairman. tonville’s very modern Terminal building. REGISTRATION FORM 1972 International Ninety-Nines Convention July 12-16, 1972 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Name Address (Street) (City) (State/Province) (Country) (Zip) Chapter. Chairman (yes/no) Section______Gov (yes/no) Also Attending Convention 4 9 1/2 e r__ Children (Ages Please)

Others

Arrival Date Departure Private plane__ Airline/charter.

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If arriving on scheduled airlines give Fit No. ------ETA

‘ REGISTRATION FEE: $55 Can. funds (Includes all meals and events indicated on program) ♦ADVANCED REGISTRATION: $45 Can. funds (Must be postmarked prior to June 1, 1972) ♦Full Registration fee for each person participating in Convention meals and events.

CHEQUE ENCLOSED FOR $ ------Make payable in Canadian funds to: "THE NINETY-NINES INC. 1972 CONVENTION" MAIL SOON TO: SHIRLEY MacDOUGALL, REGISTRATION CHAIRMAN P. 0. Box No. 32, Station "K "' Toronto, 12, Ontario, Canada

(Street) (City) (State/Province) (Country) (Zip) PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS: One Single (1 bed, 1 person $19 One Double (1 bed, 2 persons) $25 One tw in (2 beds, 2 persons) $25 Additional persons $ 6 SEND TO: RESERVATIONS MANAGER HYATT REGENCY TORONTO 21 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, 180, ONTARIO, CANADA THE NINETY-NINES, INC. 43RD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HYATT REGENCY TORONTO ONTARIO, CANADA July 12-16, 1972

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 FUN AIR TOUR ETA MID-AFTERNOON 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration and "Maple Moose" Hospitality — "Flying Flea Market" 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RED CARPET WELCOME (WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION) and F.A.T. Presentations 7:30 p.m.-? YOYO Dinner (You're on Your Own) THU R SD AY, JU LY 13 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. AVIATION SEMINAR 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon "Flying Flea Market" 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free time to shop, tour or swim 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:00 p.m.-? "STEER & STIRRUPS" with Assorted HAPPENINGS at FOX DEN FARM

FR ID A Y , JU LY 14 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. CHAPTER CHAIR M EN S' COFFEE M EETING (W ith Pres.) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. "Flying Flea Market" 11:20 a.m.-1:00 p.m. AMELIA EARHART LUNCHEON 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:30 p.m.-? YOYO Dinner SATU R D A Y , JU LY 15 6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Registration and Hospitality 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Continued) 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. GOVERNORS' LUNCHEON (Governors and Executive Board only) 1:45 p.m.-? ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Continued if not completed) Free time to shop, tour or swim 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. "Flying Flea Market" 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. GRAND RECEPTION 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. CANADIAN BANQUET SUNDAY, JU LY 16 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. FLY-AWAY BREAKFAST AND WEATHER BRIEFING • r» At press time registration covers all items except Wednesday night, Friday night dinners and Saturday luncheon. w I 1 r tOv 2. Power — as required Safety Tips 3. Flaps — up 4. Loose articles — secure Engage Brain Before Panic Button 5. Altitude — A change in altitude will sometimes help 6. Land as soon as possible Whenever an airborne abnormality occurs “ DON'T PANIC!" You must be able to think and Lost Procedure plan properly. During an abnormal situation, previous conscious training (if current) should 1. Clim b to 5000 AGL or 500' below take over subconsciously and help you react properly. clouds, whichever is lower Fear is a normal protective reaction and occurs in normal individuals. Fear progression to 2. Set heading indicator with compass panic is an abnormal development. By having a definite procedure in mind to handle ab 3. Turn on radio normal situations, fear can be kept to a minimum. 4. Tune in desired radio frequency There are two basic rules to assist you when an abnormal situation occurs: 5. Center needle with a "T o ” indication 1. Maintain aircraft control. 6. Proceed direct to the VOR 2. Analyze the situation and take the proper action. 7. If unable to proceed to the VOR, con Many aircraft accidents have occured because the pilot did not follow the above rules or tact the nearest flight service station did not know what to do when an emergency situation existed. We have all heard of the pilot (122.6 or 123.6), tower, or approach that had an accident simply because when the door popped open he paniced, or when the control on their appropriate frequency airspeed indicator became inoperative he thought the airplane would not fly. or on 121.5 me for assistance To help you handle emergency situations, you should develop an emergency checklist for Radio Failure Pattern your aircraft. By having a checklist you will not have to rely on memory and the overlooking 1. Fly over airport at 2000' above ground of obvious items can be avoided. level The following is "food for thought" in aiding you in the development of a checklist for 2. Determine active runway your aircraft. It covers only the basic steps and sequence for emergencies in single-engine 3. Fly out three miles from the airport and aircraft. descend to traffic pattern altitude. Engine Fire During Starting 8. Starter — pull (if propeller is not tur 4. Enter a normal traffic pattern at a 45 1. Mixture — Full Lean ning) degree angle to the downwind leg. 2. Throttle — Open 9. If engine does not start, make a forced 5. Rock your wings (day), or flash landing 3. Continue cranking for several landing (See procedure for a forced light (night) and watch for a light revolutions. landing) signal from the tower. 4. If fire continues, use the following Forced Landing 6. Follow instructions given to you by the procedure 1. Glide — maximum distance glide light signals. 5. M ixture — Lean speed Airspeed Indicator Inoperative 6. Fuel selector — off 2. Select field 1. Land as soon as practical 7. Ignition switch — off 3. M ixture — lean Low Oil Pressure or 8. Master switch — off 4. Fuel selector — off High Oil Temperature 9. Leave aircraft 5. Ignition switch — off 1. Throttle — to recommended RPM Engine Fire After Starting 6. Door — unlatch 2. M ixture — rich 1. Mixture — Full lean 7. W ing flaps — as required 3. Airspeed — cruise 2. Fuel selector — off 8. Master switch — off (before touch 4. Carburetor heat — cold 3. Ignition switch — off down) 5. If condition continues land as soon as Engine Failure After Take-off Engine Fire During Flight practical 1. Glide — establish 1. M ixture — lean Generator Failure 2. M ixture — rich 2. Fuel selector — off 1. Check fuse or circuit breaker 3. Fuel selector — on 3. Ignition switch — off 2. Land as soon as practical 4. Ignition switch — on 4. Glide — establish Fuel Syphon 5. If engine does not start, make a forced 5. Select field 1. Land as soon as practical landing, (See procedure for forced lan 6. Cabin heat — off 2. Do not rely on fuel guages, (they will ding). 7. Cabin air — . off normally continue to read full) NOTE: If engine fails after takeoff at low 8. Upper air vents — open One Flap Inoperative altitude, change direction only enough 9. Pilots window — open 1. Move operative flap to the same to miss obstacles. 10. Door — unlatched position as inoperative flap Partial Power Failure During Flight 11. Flaps — as required Gear Inoperative 1. Mixture — rich 12 Master Switch — off (before touch 1. Follow procedure in Owner's Manual or 2. Carburetor heat — hot (If no carburetor down) aircraft manual ice adjust back to the cold position) NOTE: If fire continues, a slip may help Blown Tire 3. Airspeed — as required to hold altitude keep fire from the cabin area. 1. Maintain directional control with rud 4. Fuel Selector — Full on Electrical Fire der and brake 5. Ignition switch — both 1. Master switch — off 2. Taxie clear of active runway if possible 6. Master switch — on 2. Electrical Equipment — off Brake Failure 7. Land — at nearest airport 3. Master switch — on 1. Use longest runway available NOTE: If the power available is not suf 4. Electrical Equipment — on one at a 2. Make short field landing ficient to maintain level flight, select a time 3. Touchdown on the beginning of run field as a possible forced landing site NOTE: Try to isolate electrical equipment way and proceed as follows: in which the fire was occurring and 8. Airspeed — maximum distance glide leave that equipment off. REMEMBER speed Smoke and Fume Elimination Most em ergencies can be avoided by 9. Power -— all available power until a 1. Cabin heat — off good preflight planning and a good safe landing is assured. 2. Cabin air — off preflight inspection of the aircraft. Complete Power Failure During Flight 3. Upper air vent — open Although the above procedures are to be 1. Glide — establish maximum distance 4. Pilots window — open used as a guide, you must still use sound glide speed Propeller Failure in Flight judgm ent. 2. Select field 1. Engine emergency shutdown Frequent review of Emergency 3. Mixture — rich 2. Forced landing Procedures gives you the surety that you 4. Carburetor heat — hot Bird Strike (with structural failure) can handle your airplane no matter what 5. Fuel Selector — Full on 1. Land as soon as practical the situation. This helps eliminate panic 6. Ignition switch — both Severe Turbulence and goes hand in hand with carefree and 7. Master switch — on 1. Airspeed — design maneuvering speed enjoyable flying. fer their awards to those using AC Spark plugs in the race. Powder Puff Derby AWTAR was a co-sponsor with the FAA in three Safety Clinics held at various Reporter: Marion Andrews and other dignitaries pertinent to the ter locations in New Jersey which drew 3300 If you want to know how time flies, be a minus. In March, the luncheon was held at pilots from the surrounding area. Safety newsletter reporter. By the time you receive Ocean County College where President Dr. through education is the prime goal of this copy, entries will be open and it will be Andrew S. Moreland has made the AWTAR. only two months to race time. Requests for colleges RCA-Spectra 70-46 electronic Jack Lamping, Terminus Co-ordiantor entry kits are running higher than any other computer system available for scoring the and Public Relations Officer of Tims River, year, with the exception of last year, the official times of the forthcoming race. This N.J. is presently on a cross-country tour 25th Anniversary. will involve a transcontinental network of carrying greetings from the Terminus to the The Powder Puff Derby was honored at a automatic input stations at each in Start. He will visit 99 headquarters, meet Valentine's Day Luncheon at the Wings termediate enroute stop. with girls who are going to fly the 26th Club in New York City. FAA Administrator Embery-Riddle Aeronautical University of Powder Puff Derby, and is scheduled to John H. Shaffer spoke and AWTAR Chair Daytona Beach. Fla. will again be technical speak at San Mateo, Cal. man, Kay Brick was presented with the FAA representatives to rule on safety aspects Please send clippings of all Powder Puff Accident Prevention Counselor Certificate during inspection at the terminus. Derby related events, interviews, etc. to “for helping prevent aircraft accidents.” AC Sparkplugs has just been added to AWTAR Headquarters, Teterboro Airport, Kay gave a brief rundown of this years race the list of sponsors for '72 and will again of Teterboro, New Jersey 07608. route. Many 99s and previous racers were present, including President Betty McNabb. This annual luncheon given in honor of women in aviation was extra special this year in that Herb Fisher, Master of Ceremonies, announced that the Wings Club is now open for membership to women who qualify. If the people in Ocean County, N.J. did not know about the 99s and the Powder Puff Derby, they do now. The Terminus Committee, of which Jerry Roberts is Chair man, has been holding monthly luncheons inviting the Freeholders, airport personnel. Proposed Petition To Give WASPS Credit WOMEN’S AUXILIARY SERVICE PILOT FEDERAL SERVICE CREDIT

WHEREAS, the WASP (Women's Auxili ary Service Pilots) organized in October 1942 and active until 24 December 1944 served as an integral part of our war effort; and

WHEREAS, the members of the WASP were graduated from a military accredited ca det flight training school of six months dura tion and received diplomas from the U.S. Army Air Corps; and

WHEREAS, graduates of this course were sent to the U.S. Army Air Corps Ferrying Command or training command for duty; and

WHEREAS, they were a uniformed group attached to the U.S. Army Air Corps with an officers' status and subject to military disci pline; and

WHEREAS, the duty was in a flight capa city with varied military aircraft and many WASP'S were conducted through transition training as were their male counterparts; and

WHEREAS, the other female services have received federal service credit for their auxili ary tim e ; AUNTIE APT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, that legislation be adopted cre diting former Women's Auxiliary Service Pi lots with Federal Service for that time served during World War II thus enabling those who WANT S YOU accepted Reserve commissions to receive cre Contributed by: Marilyn P. Hibner, Reporter dit for this service toward retirement and Long Island Chapter longevity benefits. 88 — Correlative of 59 down 9 1 tube Crossword Puzzle 92 — Comet 93 — Adorer

DOWN 1 — Pilot's field 2 — Tender 3 — Usher 4 — Claim 5 — Oriental title 6 — Eights (ICAO) 7 — See 7 across 8 — Line on weather map 9 — See 21 across 10 — For example (Abbr) 11 — Radio equipment 12 — Vertical axis movement 14 — Part of face 15 — Suffix 16 — Viet Nam holiday 17 — River (Neth) 19 — Pronoun 23 — Weather word 29 — Caustic 30 — Describing a wing 32 — Nose into the wind 33 — Propel 34 — Rest of 35 — Gambling games 37 — Science 38 — First woman 39 — Northeast (Abbr) 40 — Doctor (Abbr) ACROSS 32 — Dove sound 43 — Cram 7 — Founder of women's pilot 35 — Soar 45 A tail dragger doesn’t have organization 36 — Spend again one 7 — Women's pilot 41 — Exclamation 48 — Next to organization 42 — M untjax 49 — Compass direction 13 — Forecast item 44 — H alf an Em 50 — Telegraph money order 18 — Weather map 46 — F ly ----- the clouds (Abbr) 20 — APT is an ------(pi) 47 — Snow (Scot) 52 — Watch your — 21 — Negative 49 — See 1 across 54 — Went 22 — Amaze 51 — Organ (Fr) 57 — Decay 23 — Wore 53 — D ull 58 — M acaw 24 — Fish 55 — Biblical name 59 — Conjunction 25 — Eastbound (abbr) 56 — Pay out 61 — Boodle 26 — Bimbostratus (Abbr) 57 — Oriental titles 63 — O.K. on the radio 27 — Roman Road 59 — Refueling. (NOTAM) 64 — ■ Aviation fuel 28 — Girl's Name 60 — Sad 65 — Order of the day (Abbr) 30 — Air speed (Abbr) 62 — Hence 70 — North American (Abbr) 31 — Belted 66 — Praying figure 76 — Chinese philosopher 67 — Right side (Abbr) 77 — Altitude (Abbr) 68 — Exclamation 78 — Eastern airlines (Abbr) 69 — Raid 79 — Controversial airplane WHAT DOES GO ON BEHIND 71 — Part o f TACAN 80 — Estimated time of arrival THE SCENES 72 — Exclamation 81 — Cross country assist in the Famous 73 — Calcium (Abbr) 82 — Letter R POWDER PUFF DERBY?? 74 — Ground speed (Abbr) 83 — South American city 75 — Greek Letter 84 — Pronoun YOU WILL ENJOY 78 — Part o f a plane 85 — Associated Press (Abbr) LADIESI 84 — Pronoun 86 — Nickel (Abbr) REV UP 85 — History 89 — Boob tube YOUR 87 John Jacob — 90 Pronoun m m s i LADIES! REV UP YOUR You Are, Too Important! ENGINES! So important, in fact, that we want two copies of your clippings for the Scrapbook. Yes, tWo — one for the International President’s book and one for the scrapbook which will find Order from AWTAR Hdqtrs, Tererboro its way into the MUSEUM. Dig out those articles you are hoarding — don't be vain — share Airport, N.J. 07608. If autographed copy desired, write author at P.O. Box 477 them with the rest of the history-making 99s. Original clippings are preferred but xerox Cupertino, Ca 95014. Enclo. $3.20 in copies are accepted. Mail to Ruth W. Thomas, 4217 Roaming Road, Knoxville, Tennessee fu ll. R em em ber—a u th o r’s 15% goes to 37912 — a clean page right up front is waiting for you. AWTAR. Inquire about special chapter group price. Ruth W. Thomas Scrapbook Chairman ★ ★ ★ ★ I New York Chapter Reports

New Jersey the “Eclectic.” He had just returned from a cept actual cash) were recovered. As a trip to Africa and brought some beautiful result, these three first-graders and the NEW YORK — NEW JERSEY slides of the people and the way they live custodian are being rewarded by Ellie in which he showed and explained to us. the form of an airplane ride for each of Father Victor is the U.S. representative for them, which will probably be the most HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER Mission Medic-Air, which operates in Zam satisfying reward they could ever want! Gertrude Felsen, Reporter bia, and he will have the invocation at our WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER The March meeting was held at Page Air Sectional meeting. Peg Pieper, Reporter ways, Albany Airport, The program was LONG ISLAND CHAPTER As usual Buffalo weather has prevented devoted to medical facts for pilots. Mr. Marilyn P. Hibner, Reporter most of W.N.Y. 99er's from doing what we Allen Dorwin, FAA Accident Prevention Flying and Related Activities: like most — Flying . . . Our March meeting Specialist showed a new FAA film. The week of February 14th, Nicole was very well attended even though the “Medical Facts for Pilots." Following the Radecki and 49-1/2er Bob flew a Cessna roads were icy. The following members film, Dr. William Miller held a discussion of 172 from Islip-MacArthur Airport, Long were present: Arlene Bray, Ethel Fedders, the effects of medicines, alcohol and Island, to Jacksonville, Florida. This was Donna Joss, Diane Mudd, Terri Pirrung, tobacco on the human body. He also Nicole’s first extended cross-country; and Peg Pieper, Kathy Potoczak, Jean Valvo, discussed blood circulation during an ex she literally “got her feet wet," being Jean VanBuren tended flight referring to the "Panty Girdle grounded for three days during the trip due Arlene Bray told us how to make Pink Syndrome”. He touched many interesting to bad weather and rain. Weather caught Squirrels. If any one would like the recipe bases, including the effects of taking her on the return trip, also, resulting in a write to Arlene and she will be happy to aspirin. The spatial disorientation chair was choppy ride with 60 MPH headwinds. She give it to you. used to demonstrate functioning of the summer her trip us as “a wonderful and Jane VanBuren is back under the hood semi-circular canals of the ear. Next the rewarding experience." Nicole’s trip to again working towards her instrument group toured the control tower and IFR Florida brings the total to six for Long rating. Jane flew to Syracuse. N Y. and Erie, room. Island Chapter members flying to Florida Pa. She said it seemed wonderful to be in In May, we will be hostessing, in co over the winter months. Maybe we can be the air again. operation with the Central New York Pilot's more organized next year and make the trip Terri Pirrung has been doing some flying Association, the first racing stop for the at the same time for a grand winter fly-in! for business and reports that things are Angel Derby in Syracuse. Minnie Osteyee McIntyre Aviation, FBO and Cessna beginning to pick up as far as instructing is Stop Chairman. Doris Miller. Shirley Dealer at Islip-MacArthur Airport, Long goes. Dingman and Elaine Roehrig will act as Island, held their annual "Open House" on Kathy Potoczak and yours truly went to timers and the rest of us will be hostesses March 18th, which was an all-day affair of Albion and presented our program on the dispensing refreshments, gifts, directions, displaying the facilities, aircraft and 1971 Angel Derby to the Knowlesville etc. We are putting all of our energies into general aviation exposure for the flying and Flying Club. Betty Walker is chairman of making this a memorable stop for the con non-flying public. Among those on hand the club and I have never seen a more en testants. from our chapter to assist them with the thusiastic group of pilots. We had the Our energetic Air-Marking Chairman, tasks of the day, were; Jane Duggan, pleasure of seeing Freddie Roach at this Elaine Roehrig has already lined up three Madeline LaCarrubba, Ellie McCullough, meeting. We are all so happy to know that airports for us to paint as soon as the and Nicole Radecki. she now has her license. Congratulations, weather is favorable. Honesty DOES Pay: Freddie! The enthusiasm for the talk that Mickey For those who know, personally, our We are all looking forward to our next Duncan and your reporter do on “Women member Ellie McCullough, you can well meeting in Elmira on April 15th. U ntil then in Aviation" continues, and we have recen understand the great loss she suffered happy flying to all! Since this will be my last tly presented it to the Kingston Lions Club when her pocketbook was snatched from newsletter, I would like to say that I have and the students at Ulster County Com her recently in a shopping center in Bay enjoyed being the W.N.Y. reporter and munity College. Shore, Long Island. For those of you who working with Hazel and her staff has been NEW YORK don't know her, I might explain, she can a pleasure. CAPITAL DISTRICT CHAPTER readily be recognized by her horse-drawn Sally Downes, Reporter "pocketbook", which, when taken through On May 6, 1972, The Capital D istrict a Port of Entry Customs counter causes a Chapter will hostess the New York-New three-day delay to wade through the Jersey Spring Sectional Meeting. The photographs, makeup, aviation magazines meeting and luncheon will be held at the and trivia, yesterday’s lunch, sunflower beautiful and historic Gideon Putnam Hotel seeds for the afternoon snack, notes and in Saratoga Springs, New York. For Satur notes and notes, her great-grandmother's day evening we are planning a 99's Night at diaper pins, a cracked knob from a famous Saratoga Raceway with the feature Cherokee throttle . . . and God only knows Middle East race of the evening dedicated to the 99’s — what’s under the top layer of items! All I DELEWARE — MARYLAND and one of our members will present the can say is. the teen-aged guys who “ lifted" PENNSYLVANIA — VIRGINIA trophy to the victorious horse in the win her pocketbook must be hospitalized at WEST VIRGINIA ners' circle! For golf enthusiasts and 49- this very moment for accute double her 1,2ers who attend, there is a championship nias! But, there's a happy ending for Ellie's 18 hole golf course right on the grounds of dilema . . . three first-graders from the the hotel. We look forward to welcoming Brook Avenue School in Bay Shore CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER and meeting all of you who are able to at discovered various items along the road to Joanne Blair, Reporter tend. school the next day which they turned in to We had a very nice tour of WFBG-TV Father Victor Schoenberger, Director of school officials and the items were found to Studio in Altoona for our March 11, 1972 the Franciscan Mission House in Ren be contents from Ellie's pocketbook. The meeting. Eleanor Stillis' 49-1 /2er John is sselaer, N. Y., was the speaker at our school custodian took the children back to General Manager of the station. There were March meeting. Father Victor designed, the scene of their discoveries and found 10 members and 2 prospective members built, and flies his own plane, aptly called more, until, finally, all of the contents (ex present. After our meeting and tour we had a nice luncheon at the Blairmont Country Smith, founder of Wings Field, a dean of meeting in Kentucky. June meeting is Club. Our thanks to Eleanor and John for aviation in the Phila. area, and a friend of scheduled for Walker County airport. arranging our March meeting. the Ninety-Nines. Jasper, hopefully for runway marking. Y'all Our penny a pound is scheduled for May join us. 14. 1972 with a rain date of May 21. 1972 at Capital City in Harrisburg. Pa.

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER Kate Macario, Reporter To bring you up to date The Morning of Jan. 15th found our Chapter attending a lecture on Zen and the Cult of Tea-ism at the Phila. Museum of Art. From there we drove the short distance to the Franklin ALABAMA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA Motor Inn for a lunch interspersed with a MISSISSIPPI — NORTH CAROLINA meeting. Afterwards a small group returned SOUTH CAROLINA — TENNESSEE to the Museum for a guided tour. We have Jane Squires to thank for making this delightful day possible Present were 18 members and guests, one of whom was ALABAMA CHAPTER Blenda Hildbrand, attending her first 99 Jaye Hudgins, Reporter function; since then Blenda took her flight March 5 meeting was at Reilly AAF base test for her Private at Shannon Airport by special permission of Ft. M cClellan o f (Downingtown). Edwina Hansen received ficialdom . A good crowd attended. FSS her application at this meeting. She invited gentlemen provided the program with an us to fly into their private strip bear Boyer- FAA film on recognition of developing tor town (on N.Y. Sectional) which has two run nado systems and procedures for ways. one 2100 ft. and the other 1800 ft. avoidance, concluding with an informative Standing: Claudia Conn, Ala Ch. and Judy DeMarco, who recently replaced their question and answer period. We welcome Mirian Pullen of Hazel Green, stuffing ditty Stinson with a Bonanza, and Joan Zaharfy. Marie Carastro, previously member-at- bags for Angel Derby contestants who stop told us of their plans for the "Angel Derby"; large, back into Alabama chapter and three in Montgomery. they expect to fly a Cherokee 140 in it. new members. Vivian Cannon, magazine Our February activity was a dinner, with a editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, was a CAROLINAS CHAPTER Safety Clinic conducted by Dick Washburn, working visitor, taking pictures of Claudia PS Reporter an Accident Prevention Specialist who Conn, our chairman, and Miriam Pullens, Well, we finally did it. We beat our way gave an informative talk and showed per both of Hazel Green. Claudia and Miriam out of the winter doldrums. Last Saturday, tinent films on accidents and human fac are serving as timers for the Angel Derby March 11th, three airplanes of us unloaded tors on safety. Twenty-one members at identification flyby at Montgomery. Ruby Guinn's (one of our Chapter FBS's) tended, plus an equal number of guests. Alabama has another Angel entry: Sunny office of 700 pounds of those medical sup Anne Shields did a great job arranging this Turner, of Luverne, is flying co-pilot with plies. We also drank all her coffee and ate program for us. How lucky we were that the Dottie Birdsong, of Florida Suncoast. With her cookies. Anyway, Nancy Wrenn in a snow which had been forcasted didn't Juanita Halstead, Sue Robinson, and Mary Musketeer, Nancy Duncan and Nita Hud- begin 'til early the next morning, ending Relfe also in the race, it seems that man in a Bonanza, Evelyn Hyman and PS in that night with an accumulation of 14 in Alabama girls are going to give some com a Bonanza converged on Greenville, S.C. ches. Remember that weekend? petition. When we left, so did the medicine, almost March the 9th, Alice Meisenheimer and We are also delighted to report that with all of it, for Huntsville, Alabama. It's on the Ann Shields drove to Atlantic City to accept the help of Keren Michaels' 49-1 /2er, way to you, California. The last few boxes for Louise Sacchi, who was delayed on a Lawrence. Alabama had a part in the Wings are destined to ride with Barbara O'Connor ferrying trip, two awards: one, the N.A.A. for DRF. Esther Wright of Georgia chapter, in her Bonanza. She would've been with us certificate for the New York to London light brought a plane-load of medical supplies but had to make a flying ambulance trip in plane speed record, presented by Lynn into Alexander City; Lawrence Michaels stead. It’s 800 pounds in all and our first Probst, FAA Chief of N. Phila. GADO, and flew the supplies to Greenwood, Miss.; then trip. Now, that's the way to break up the the second, the FAI Certificate for the same Peg McCormick flew them on to Louisiana. non-flying, dull winter, right? We also voted record, presented by Jules DeCrescenzo, April meeting, to stuff goody bags, in $50 as a donation for NIFA, our usual stan FAA Chief Maintenance Inspector of Montgomery: we will miss Juanita and Foy dard of $2 per member. Section Teeterboro GADO. A large crowd attended Halstead who will be flying to Ottawa. In nominations and voting in a new member this Safety Seminar in N.J., including May, if we don't see you in the Angel took up the rest of the time. Eleanor Smith and Jane and Bill Squires Derby, we hope to see you at the Section But watch out! We're alive and well who flew down. (Eighteen-year-old Bill again. Action is on the agenda, some we Squires Jr. passed his flight test for Private can print and some we can't. So there, ye last week, much to his parent's delight.) ed. You were doing too well without us. Dottie and Bud Miller took off in a 707 for (We've now come full circle — time for me a week's vacation in Hawaii . . . Ginny and to get out of this chair — welcome home Joe Merrion flew out to Ada, Michigan for anyway — Glad your aboard—Ed) an AMWAY convention . . . Elyse Chapman GEORGIA CHAPTER ready to "take off" in the Aztec after being Judy Hall, Reporter stuck at her desk for the last three months The Georgia Chapter held a Safety Clinic Helen Zubrow's new address: 2028 on February 20th at Macon, Georgia's Air Locust St.. Phila. 19103; phone: 732-3939 National Guard Armory with FAA Accident . . . Error in Membership Directory has Con Prevention Specialist, Herb Schaaf leading. nie Wolf "Inactive"; Connie is very much The fifty-odd persons in attendance, in Active and flying . . . Spring Sectional cluding 6 Georgia Ninety-Nines and 3 North Meeting will be in Huntington, W. Va. on Georgia Ninety-Nines & various 49-1/2ers, April 29th . . . Our Penny-A-Pound will be at reviewed several Georgia Airports by slides the Central Bucks Airport on Saturday. May Left to right: Sue Robinson, Keren and found numerous hazards there. Then, 13th (Rain date. Sunday) . . . Our Chapter Michaels, Alexander City: Miriam Pullen after a film on Hypoxia and Vertigo, we deeply regrets the sudden death of J. Story and Claudia Conn, Hazel Green. were given a chance to experience in duced vertigo with the help of a revolving Interesting Chapter Members: Mrs. Fran us again. A happy surprise when Mary vertigo-chair. ces Sergent was chosen by the Florida Air Joehrendt arrived, a few minutes late, with Attending: Byron & Alyce Strong, Esther Pilots Association board "in recognition of brand new Private Pilot Kirsten Nicholson. Wright, Carolyn Kennedy, Joe & Judy service to students, her contribution as an She was literally glowing! Bea Griffin, from Toman, Harold & Betty McNabb, and Judy, aviation author and instrument instructor Eustis was accepted as a new member and Jerry & Cindy Hall from Georgia Chapter. for her leadership in local, state and her impressive accomplishments include Prior to the Safety Clinic, we were all national flying organizations. diving and aerobatics. proud to see our Esther Wright presented Mrs. Sargent was lured into aviation by Nostalgia: It seems one young lady, with a certificate naming her Accident interest in the wartime Women Air Service flying out of Melbourne, was having some Prevention Counselor for the Thomasville, Pilots (WASP) and once even towed targets difficulty with the engine while taxiing. Georgia area. for World War II antiaircraft gunners. Mrs. Hubby called her on Unicom and advised Our dinner at the airport restaurant in Sargent now teaches meteorology, air tran her to blow the plugs out. The young lady cluded a short business meeting. Business sportation, radio aids and communications did just that — she shut down the engine — included: discussion of upcoming election for the Miami-Dade Junior College-South opened the cowling — and gently BLEW on of Sectional Officers, the Direct Relief campus' aerospace program. each spark plug. Fund, AWTAR contribution of $25.00 from Mrs. Sargent also serves as a faculty ad MEMPHIS CHAPTER Georgia Chapter, and airmarking in Metter, visor for the school’s flying team which at Cook, Holden, Reporters Ga. in March. We also decided to begin tended the national intercollegiate finals in The First Annual Memphis Area Pilot meeting on second Sunday of month in San Jose, California. Controller Forum was held at Memphis State University on February 28th. Memphis June. The Georgia Chapter plans to join FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHAPTER 99’s attending were Gladys Estes, Jenny with Herb Schaaf, Accident Prevention Betty Hood, Reporter Cook, Dot Wilson, Carolina Bell, Toy Hicks, Specialist, and the North Georgia Chapter The Suncoast Chapter met at Ft. Netta Holden and Jane Scroggins. in surveying Georgia Airports for possible Myers, Forida March 8. Two new members safety hazards in the very near future. Our APT members for the year so far are were brought into our group, Sue Rayburn FLORIDA GOLDCOAST CHAPTER June Pentecost, Toy Hicks, Dot Wilson, from Sarasota and Robley Geddes. Both Eloise Ruby, Reporter Jenny Cook, Netta Holden, Gladys Estes these gals are instructors. Another one of The Florida Goldcoast Chapter “finalee" and Betty Rockwood. Time's running short, our members has received her instrument held a fly-in meeting on Saturday, February le t’s make it 100 per cent. rating, Mary Lou Shapiro from Sarasota. 19, 1972 at Key West International Airport. Virginia Proctor brought her Wings Judy Larkin received her Commercial and Guests attending were Lois Eig and Scouts from Wynne, Arkansas to Memphis would have probably received her In International Airport touring the FAA Marian Keys. strument but the day before she was New Business: Margaret Blackwelder facilities. scheduled for her ride a twister destroyed submitted her resignation as Secretary Welcome to our new members — Cindy their home in Hidden Rivers and also the which was accepted with regret. Peggy Schultz, Fern Mann and Pat Kellett. plane she was to ride. We all feel that Judy Borek was appointed to act as Correson- Congratulations to Becky Haywood on has had her share of bad luck and do hope ding Secretary for the remainder of the her multi-engine rating. that soon as all is straightened out she can term and Helen Mennitto to act as Recor Things are beginning to shape up for our go ahead and get her instrument rating. ding Secretary for the same time. Recom Southeast Spring Sectional which will be Dottie Birdsong has been very busy get mendations for the Southeast Section of held at Kentucky Dam State Park, Gilberts- ting help from everyone to stop the TV ficers were discussed and prepared for vi He. Kentucky, on May 5, 6, and 7. towers from going up in the Florida area. submittal. Anne Ross was asked to be Brochures and registration information These towers are destined to rise above custodian of the Scrap Book. The Chapter have been mailed. Please make reser 1300 feet AGL and we all plan to voice our voted to donate $25 each to the Angel vations early. We all are looking forward to objection in hopes to stop some of them. Derby, AWTAR, Inc.. A.E.ScholarshipFund, seeing each and every one of you and Wings for IHA was discussed and one of Museum Fund and $10 to NIFA. yours in May. our 99 will be taking a shipment direct to Announcements: Reminder to all mem MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER California in the latter part of March — bers to become APT. Mariam Davis repor Wanda Garson, Reporter Mary Lou Shapiro and her husband Ed will ted flying twenty-nine pounds of medical Our Chairman Peggy McCormick has be winging their way to the West Coast and been busy delivering medical supplies. She supplies to Fort Meyers as part of the probably using their new instrument rating. received 425 lbs. in 31 cartons from Dr. Direct Relief Fund project. Karen Meinjohans brought a case of vine- Michaels for Karen M. of Alexander City, ripened tomatoes from the gals to help Alabama. It took two loads to get it to Little themselves and we all went home after Rock where Cary Hunt and Ruth Gray will lunch with our bags of tomatoes. get it out west. FLORIDA SPACEPORT CHAPTER We will be interested in hearing of Janet Barbara W. Ellis, Reporter Green’s trip to Mexico last week-end. Invitations are coming in from the NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER National Aeronautics and Space ad Peggy Husby, Reporter ministration to the members of our chapter On Sunday March 12th the North Georgia to view the Apollo 16 launching, scheduled Chapter met for a luncheon. We had as our for Sunday, April 16. Nineteen members special guest Cy Beers. Cy gave us some signed up before the deadline and fine points on what makes a great chapter. hopefully; all will be able to attend. Betty On March 14th we had our business Knight has added to the excitement of the meeting at Pauline Mallary's home. Pauline occasion by inviting us to spend Saturday instructed us in the Accident Prevention night at her “pole-house” near the St. Program. Johns River. It promises to be a great Pauline Mallary and Mavis Cheek sur week-end. veyed 3 airports with the FAA learning the Our March meeting was held at Falcon procedure for surveying airports for the Ac Aviation in Orlando with 16 present. cident Prevention Program. Pauline and Dorothy Ligon (Michigan Chapter) flew in Mavis will now act as instructors for the from Mt. Dora in s beautiful (aren't they all) other members of the chapter. Aero Commander. Prospective member TENNESSEE CHAPTER Mrs. Frances Sargent who won the Florida Betty Dodds flew all the way from Ft. Ruth W. Thomas, Reporter Air Pilots Association's annual award for Lauderdale to attend our meeting. Ground Fifty — a half of a hundred — that's our "Outstanding Contribution to General Instructor, Debbie Kane attended her membership! Fran Pickens of Nashville, an Aviation" is equally at home in the air or second meeting and everyone was eager, enthusiastic 99 is responsible for the the classroom. delighted to have Jerry Snyder back with interest created in her area. New members are: Betty Cannon, Elena Draughon, Nancy and Dick Mills flying their Baron McLaughlin and caravan. Jeanie, who is a Elizabeth Burrows, and Natalie Terry are to the Virgin Islands and Bahamas. flight instructor for Byerly Aviation, was from Nashville and Glenda Sue Brackens is Ruth and Merrill Leve flew their 182 flying to Florida with an instrument student, from Sevierville. Ladies, you are just in time Skyland from Cleveland to Ft. Lauderdale in an Arrow. Leah reports having attended for the Poker Run on May 21st — fun and a in 5 hrs. and 10 min. Then on to Jamaica. one 99 meeting in Florida. Marge and Jim carousel loaded with prizes. Carol and Frank Ferris flew to Florida. Tyson flew in bringing along Ruth Teel and Deadline for nominations for the Annual New planes: Leah and Scho Schofield — her husband Bob for Ruth's second Award given to a Tennessean for his/her newer Twin Comanche. Maxine and meeting with us. promotion of general aviation was March George Steiger — Cessna 150. Deed Holcomb said that on February 20th 15. The Awards Committee never names CAPE GIRARDEAU AREA CHAPTER she and Max flew to Danville from Sparta to the winner until June so wild guesses are Nadine Heuer, Reporter participate in the Snowbird Golf Tour in order. Our February meeting in Cape Girardeau nament at Harrison Park. The chapter nominated Bee Reid for Vice was attended by Nel Rice, chairman, Barbara Jenison attended an Illinois Ad Governor of the Southeast Section. This Nadine Heuer, Millie Limbaugh, Sue Bur- visory Board meeting last month at which will be her second term. ford, Gene Williams, Evelyn Braese, the problems of private airports in Illinois Aircraft N99RT, N99LM, and N99PR Charmiane Freeman, and one prospective were discussed. We would appreciate any belong to Ruth Thomas, Lady McReynolds, pilot, Kathy Rice. Charmiane Freeman of information that our members can give her and Peggy Roberts respectively. Dyersburg received her Master's degree in about this problem. The February meeting in Tri-Cities was aerospace education from Middle Ten Libby and Bob Kaiser attended the attended by Rachel Pruitt, Irene Flewellen, nessee State University at Murfreesboro in Soaring Society of America Symposium at Bee Reid and Sarah Duke of Chattanooga; January. She is a commercial pilot with Morgantown West Virginia. They were Fran Davis, Donna Bower and Lady three hundred and seventy-five hours. Her weathered in for an extra day because of McReynolds of Knoxville; Marilyn Cone of flight instructor, Evelyn Braese, gave her snow. In early March Libby and Bob did a Oak Ridge; and Betty Wicker and Jane both of her ratings. She was named Pilot of project for the University of Illinois Institute Hilbert of Johnson City. An old 1932 the Year. of Aviation. Their Beech’s port wing was Newsletter lists Jane Dulaney as a new taped with yarn tell-tales. After this they did member — that’s our Jane Hilbert! Ooops, a normal take off, short field take off, stalls Genie O’Kelley flew a student to the and landings. All of this was photographed meeting. on Super 8 color movie film and this project Donna Bower has passed her Com will be used for a teaching aid. mercial written. Arlene Johnson reports that Spike went TV coverage: Fran Davis, Helen to DuPage and bought a skeleton of a Vreeland, and Ruth Thomas greeted and Navion ... no instruments, No No. ... no presented an orchid to Diahn Williams, TV engine — but it will be an airplane again actress and singer, in Knoxville for the soon, she says. Jeanne Morse just com March of Dimes Telethon. pleted the FAA ground school course at AUDIO,'VISUALS around Tennessee: Princeton High School. During the 6 weeks Edna Davis doing a "Show and Tell” about of the course all phases of aeronautics her trip to Hawaii last month; Sara Gose ex were discussed — even to commercial jet plaining that her new house was not ready travel. Jean highly recommends this course yet and the postman was returning all mail to all who are able to avail themselves of it addressed there. (She didn't get her last when it is in their area. Tennessee News bulletin.); the pile of Congratulations to Norma Newbery who prizes donated for the Poker Run; Marie is the new Illinois Flying Farmer Queen. Hurley wearing her gag flight suit — the one with all the patch pockets and the CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER words "Smoky Mtn’s Sexiest Instructor" Sandy Klock, Reporter across the back; Lady McReynolds poking Travels — travels! Dorothy White flew co those who have not taken their APT test pilot from Key West to Dry Tortugas over yet; and Ruth Thomas bemoaning the fact the Christmas holidays. she has Chorus Competition in Dayton, Helen Bammesberger and student pilot Ohio the weekend of the Section Meeting daughter, Sue, flew down to Mountain in Memphis. Charmiane Freeman Home, Ark. for 6 days, VFR all the way. April meeting will be the second Satur Eva White and 49-1/2er Harold flew day — note that second! CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER among the Hawaiian Islands during Hold the presses — Barbara Hershiser of Jayne Schiek, Reporter February. Cookeville is our newest member. A CAVU day brought forth a record num EAAers Sandy Klock and Madeleine ber of members for our March meeting in Kimotek flew up to Oshkosh, Wise, to Peoria at Byerly Aviation. Twenty-one mem check out the site of the annual EAA fly-in bers, eight 49-1/2ers and eight guests convention — found Wittman Field (except assembled for our business meeting, a the runways) blanketed with snow instead wonderful potluck luncheon, and a visit to of airplanes! the Peoria Tower. A warm welcome to new March 11th marked another successful members Mary Koerner and Linda Garlock. “lunch-in" up to Gen. Mitchell Field, North Guests were Connie Evans, a student pilot Milwaukee, thanks again to Mary Stroh. 21 from Peoria, and Rita Echhart, a Peoria Chicago Area gals winged their way North Central student pilot. Flying in from Villa Park were on a Spring-like day and had a great time. Jean Ingle and her husband. Jean is a Jeanine Tellekson was another of our ILLINOIS — INDIANA — IOWA prospective member for the Chicago Area gals who attended a Margaret Mead racing KENTUCKY — MICHIGAN — MINNESOTA Chapter and is getting in needed hours for clinic, this one in Michigan at the home of MISSOURI — OHIO — WISCONSIN her commercial and instrument ratings by Sammy McKay. She says it was a truly won ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ flying to 99 chapter meetings. We hope to derful weekend, but the weather was so see her at our next meeting, too! Several cold she flew to Miami afterwards to thaw ALL OHIO CHAPTER members of the Chicago Area Chapter flew out for a couple of weeks! Meanwhile, Isla Haas, Reporter in in time for lunch and an llli-Nines Air Jeanine and Charlene Falkenberg drew No. We have a few vacations to report this Derby Race Committee meeting. 8 for the Angel Derby. month. Barbara and Bob Baron flew their Leah Warren was back from Florida for a Kay Hailey and Sherry O'Keefe were 210 to the Bahamas. short visit. She returned with Jeanie present when Gov. Ogilvie proclaimed May to be "Aviation Month" in Illinois. Our llli- members away from celebrating reaching in the Southern part of our State. There are Nines Air Derby will be May 19th-21st. 99 members. Anne Black, who is the AE also plans to do the same at several sites Nita Fineman is happy over passing her Scholarship Chairman for the North Central along the Northern Indiana Toll Road. In Commerical written. Section and also in our Indiana Chapter addition, with the help of our State Our new APT members are Diane Zelnick reported at our last meeting that the Sec Aeronautics Commission and Director and Julia Konger. tion has submitted 18 applications for the Esther Berner, also a good 99, we now have Welcome to new members Cheryl Hook, AE Scholarship which came from 9 of the access to several 5-gal. cans of surplus Fran Dis, and re-instated Lari M cCorkle! 14 chapters in our Section. yellow paint which we plan to get and store Bye to Linda Gosney, who has tran Many members are giving their time and in a non-freezable location. sferred to Colorado Chapter; and we miss energy to get things in full swing for the There is good news to report to friends of Mary McKillip, who has joined Eastern New planning of the AWTAR fly-by in July in Fort Jill McCormick. After major knee surgery England Chapter. Wayne and also the Indiana F.A.I.R. race last fall she has made excellent progress, Planning ahead — We'll be hostessing which will be September 16, 1972 in Fort and with a one-sememster leave of ab North Central Sectional this fall, and as a Wayne, Ind. This will be at Smith Field, sence in between she is now back on the teaser, I’ll tell you that Sectional Chairman which has less commercial flight traffic full-time teaching staff as Assistant Gail Wenk is calling it “ Everything You've than the other airport at Fort Wayne. Professor in Purdue University’s School of Always Wanted to Know About Flying, But Anyone wishing to fly Indiana's F.A.I.R. Aviation Technology. Were Afraid to Ask!" should watch for the announcement of kits At our recent meeting in Indianapolis GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER soon; we hope they will be available in there was a record attendance of members, Lois Willy, Acting Reporter April. guests and 49-1,Sers, to hear first hand in Our March meeting was held in the home Margaret Ringenberg received her 25 formation and to tour the Indianapolis Air of Ninety-Nine Billie Bordner. We welcome year pin at our January meeting. Margaret Traffic Control Center. three new members — Kathy O'Connor, is rated Commercial, Instrument. Flight,In IOWA CHAPTER Karen Ballowe and Betty Jo Hoff. strument Fight Instructor, SMEL, and has Marcia Grismore, Reporter Our hats off to Marge Engelmann, Ways over 12,000 hours. She has flown 14 Powder Kirksvilie, Missouri, was the place of our and Means Chairman, for all her work in Puff races, and is a former WASP and is last meeting with many guests present from making our chapter's Las Vegas Party a now employed as a flight instructor. She is that area. As our program Jeanne Bedinger fun-packed evening and with a good profit, a member of AOPA, NAA, NPA, WASP, gave a history of the AWTAR — most in too. PATCO and 99 s. teresting and timely since we are deep in Have you ever wondered what it would Also Betty Nicolas was awarded her 25 preparations for the Sioux City fly-by in be like to have an engine (your only year pin the same meeting. Betty started July. engine) quit while over the Missouri flying in 1943. She was a WASP until 1944 Our chapter happily welcomes Nita Ozarks? Billie Bordner, husband Charles when they deactivated. In 1947 Betty came Hoyle, Krrksville, Mo., a former member of and friends experienced this a few days to Indianapolis as a secretary and Sky the Spokane, Wash., chapter; Janet Puget, ago. Furtunately, with cool calm thinking, writer for an automobile co. She spent Marshalltown, Iowa, a new 99; and Erma the problem was discovered and a safe lan several years as a field representative for Auxter of Kirksville, M o„ a new 66. ding was made at the nearest airport. the Indiana Aeronautics Commission. Notice: Our Ways and Means Chairman Rosamond Oliver and Lois Willy each Among her other accomplishments, she is now Mary Lou Wright, Wevster, Iowa, flew a member of the Audubon Society also served as a co-pilot in a small air lines 52355. Flight bags and 99's postcards are along the Missouri River from Kansas City for a while. Betty is now the manager for available from her. to St. Joseph, Missouri, and from Kansas the word processing division with College- Our chapter has started having a monthly City to Lexington, Missouri, in search of the University Corp. news letter written (wonderfully, I might American Bald Eagle. Last year several Sophia Payton was awarded her 25 year add) by Linda Arnold. It provides all mem were seen but this year not one was pin at our February meeting. Soph is rated bers with the latest information on our ac sighted. Is this another indication of the Commercial, SELS, Commercial Glider, tivities, new members, meeting notices, etc. conditidn of our environment? Rosamond's 1620 plus hours. Sophia has flown 7 And, to help us all get better acquainted flight included picture taking of pollution Powder Puff races, placing 2nd once. While with each other, Linda is including a short sources. The other flight introduced she lists herself as housewife, she spends biography with emphasis on flying ac general aviation to its passenger who was much of her time flying local and national tivities on one or two members each month. amazed and thrilled by a single engine air air races. She has been winner in several of It is a grand idea and I am sure everyone craft. them. She is a member of AOPA and 99 s. enjoys it. Our reporter, Frances Dunfield, is still in We voted in another new member at our As I am sure other areas are doing, our Europe. February meeting, Jackie Kerker. We also state is well into a program of safety gave 2 members APT pins. We have ten meetings and pilot educational clinics. Last Greater Kansas City Chapter 99s have tatively scheduled several airmarkings. week in Des Moines there was terrific at designed the gummed stamp to help Dorothy Wenz, the Executive Director of tendance — seats for 350 and people stan promote interest in the AWTAR as well Aviation Association of Ind. Inc. was at our ding! Let's all participate in these programs as women in aviation. last meeting in Indianapolis to tell us and consientiously try to make flying as By using these stamps, you too, will be something about the organization. They are safe as it should be. supporting the Powder Puff Derby. a fairly new association, about 8 months, Racers; plan to stop in Sioux City in Send $1.00 for each sheet desired to and they hope to bring together in the state July!! Good leg prizes are being worked on ALEAH COMBS, 4726 Skyline Drive, of Indiana all aviation oriented groups and and a gift for every racer who stops. Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205. individuals for the purpose of numbers. MICHIGAN CHAPTER Proceeds will go ~ ----- Only with a unified voice backed by great Gloria Wildbur, Reporter to the AWTAR fund. ! . ^ NINETY“NmES^ , 5 numbers will the needs of aviation in In Spring is getting closer and our mem diana be served. They will have a program bership is increasing. The beautiful warm to make the general public more aware of days bring out the best in a pilot. We are the needs of aviation, also they will happy to welcome Lois Drum, Jan represent us at the state and federal level. Tkachick, and Florence Bournazos into the They will have a program of information chapter. and aid to communities endeavoring to The speakers bureau is busy spreading £UFF DERBY ER00RSER acquire or improve their aviation facilities. 'the word’. Jacque Debes and Bonnie Kren- We encourage all Indiana 99’s to join in tler spoke to the Michigan OX5 Club at INDIANA CHAPTER this group of aviation minded poeple and Maule Field in Jackson. They even wrote a Cari Downes, Reporter back them. new song for the group called — what else We welcomed 4 new members into our According to Anne Black, Airmarking — “The OX5 Song". chapter for January, which makes us only 3 Chairman, we have plans to airmark areas Kathleen Gerhold spoke at the Owosso Zonta Club. She talked about the Amelia Eiff is writing letters to find out who to con spring winds and get CRUCES on will be Earhart Scholarship and her experience as tact. She also has a DC-3 lined up to fly all appreciated. a co-pilot in the Powder Puff Derby. of the paint we need to us from Oklahoma Airmarking chairman Marge Blue presen Suzanne Crook also spoke to a Zonta Club. City. Sounds like a busy summer. ted paint spattered 99s Hank Hallinan, Kay She spoke to the Highland Park Club about WISCONSIN CHAPTER Bond, Connie Rose, Lela Carwardine, Julia Amelia Earhart and the Commemorative Toney, Reporter Carver, herself and me with airmarking Brunch that is held each year in her Hostess Marlyn Donagan provided pins. Connie's 49-172er, Howard, deserves a big thanks for prevailing upon the El Paso memory. something new for the March meeting at Electric Company to donate the paint. At our February meeting we discussed Morey Airport, Middleton — a flight Connie is busy now organizing and different money making projects. We would “rallaye". With poor visibility only four assigning jobs to members and spouses for like to do some air marking this summer or, planes participated, but was such fun that a fly-in breakfast which the Chaparral gals perhaps have an air lift. another “rallaye” will be flown in April. are having in conjunction with the airshow. Eloise Smith, chairman of the APT Quite a number of student and new private Pauling Hall and Milton made a mercy program, told us business was slow. pilots were there so we should have some flight to Tucson in February for the Direct Dorothy Nolan is now APT, but there is not good prospects for 99 memberships. Relief Fund. Hank, too, transported 325 a long line behind her. Eloise is hoping Although we didn’t have too much snow nice weather will bring better business. this winter, Marilyn Ritzman was able to do pounds. A week's trip just for fun was just com Kalamazoo will be the sight for the Mid- a little flying on skis. We're delighted she pleted by president Hank Hallinan and her West Aviation Conference. It will be on the has been chosen by the Wisconsin Flying Jim and Kay Bond and Cal to Culiacan, campus of Western Michigan University, Farmers to become their Queen for 1972-73. Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarto, and Guadalajara June 23 and 24. Registration will be starting She will receive her crown at the June con in the Bond’s Cherokee Arrow. One of the at 1 o'clock on the 23rd. Guest speaker will vention at Don Q Inn, Dodgeville. As official many highlights was brave Kay's parachute be Mr. John Shaffer, Administrator of the hostess of WFF, Marilyn’s pretty blue ride, being towed aloft by a speed boat. Federal Aviation Agency. Also present will Luscombe will no doubt be seen frequently COASTAL BEND CHAPTER be Mr. John Baker, Assistant Administrator along the skyways this year. Peggy Zapalac, Reporter of the FAA, and the President of North Ramona Huebner continues to sell The Coastal Bend Chapter held their American Rockwell. aviation to the general public by giving January meeting at Barth's Restaurant in The conference offers a chance to get talks on the subject to local groups and Kenedy, Texas. We were honored to have together with others in aviation and discuss clubs. Mary Able, Vice Governor of the South current ideas and issues. Central Section as our guest speaker. Mary discussed "Women, Aviation and How the QUAD CITY AREA CHAPTER Two Correspond." Mayor Hensley of Ellen J. Thiel, Reporter Kenedy extended a warm welcome to all Our gals took to the air for the March and Mr. Reed Kennedy, Director of the meeting at Mommouth, Illinois. Carolyn So Kenedy Chamber of Commerce also Pobanz flew Gigi Katz, Jean Mosher and welcomed the group and presented each Karen Davidson down. Sharon Ehrich had Ce one with a loaf of Mrs. Barth's homemade Mary Ann Eiff, Marilyn Smizer, and Linda bread. ARKANSAS — COLORADO — LOUISIANA Garlock as her passengers Von Alter flew We welcome Elizabeth Morris as our in, with 49-1 /2er, Charlie, in the right seat, KANSAS — NEBRASKA — NEW MEXICO OKLAHOMA — TEXAS newest 99 member. Eliz has just recently and Ellen Thiel flew in, with 49-1,2er, Bob, received her private licenses. She and 49- in the right seat, and Jo Ann Walker and 1,2er, Charlie manage the Karnes County Jeannette Long as passengers. Phyliss and Airport. Gene Wolley are in the corporation that ARKANSAS CHAPTER We were also happy to have members took over the running of Monmouth airport, Cary Hunt, Reporter from the San Antonio and Houston chap and if Saturday was an example of the type Members Marge Nielson, Ft. Smith, Ark. ters to meet with us. of service they offer, Monmouth is a “ must- and Cary Hunt, Little Rock, attended The March meeting will be held in Vic stop" on my list from now on. Margaret Meads’ Speed Racing Course in toria and a Poker Run is scheduled for April The traveling Normoyles are at it again. Dallas March 1st and 2nd. beginning in Yoakum. This time to Texas for a week. Norma and Beverly Harp, Ruth Gray and Cary Hunt Roger Smith spent a long weekend in flew Medical supplies to Redbird, Dallas, Florida. From Iowa to Florida — 5-1 ,t2 hours Texas on March 14th and were met by — in a Cessna Skyhawk. What a tailwind Helen Wilke who treated us to lunch. that was. Ellen Thiel’s 49-1,2er, Bob, flew Our career gals, Kay Newth and Carol her and Jo Ann Walker to Peoria for an llli- Walters enjoy flying to Pine Bluff for break Nine Air Derby Race Board meeting. Von fast before their work day starts. Alter was flying left seat in a Yankee the Beverly Harp and son made a trip on The other day. Border Star down the Musissippi River to A word of caution. We've had three bad New Orleans for an exciting holiday. accidents in our area the past month. A Last minute preparations are under way Musketeer on its nose beside Davenport's for Arkansas' 99's participation on Sunday, runway 20, a combination of Cross wind March 26th, dedication ceremony of the and Ice. No injuries, but a mighty shaken new Adams Field Terminal honoring Preston Parson, Kenedy's Airport Chair up pilot. A case of leaving a plane unat Congressman Wilbur D. Mills. man; Jesse Hensley, Mayor of Kenedy; tended with the engine running, while CHAPARRAL CHAPTER Mary Able, Vice Governor of the South going back into the hanger. That's a "No- Joan Rundel, Reporter Central Section; Vet Kiker, Chairman of the No”. This resulted in the plane traveling When the Navy’s spectacular precision Coastal Bend Chapter; Elizabeth Morris, over a hundred feet, before veering off, and flying Thunderbirds roar their F-4s into our Coastal Bend's newest 99. chewing the wing off another plane, which air as featured attraction of the fund raising was just being loaded for a two week airshow sponsored by the United Fund COLORADO CHAPTER vacation. Again, no injuries. And a plane Campaign on March 25 at the Las Cruces Mary Rothlauf, Reporter crashing during a severe thunderstorm, Municipal Airport, they and all the other Some of our members have volunteered killing all three occupants aboard. No offi "fly-ins" will be sure “this is the place" by to fly for “ Partners", a program of guidance cial report available on cause yet. Remem the gleaming new white airmarking on run and companionship for children who are ber gals, get APT. Don't become a statistic. way 8-26. We ran out of time and paint to wards of the State. The program aimed to Our Chapter is very interested in helping add the Las to Cruces but feel our valiant add new dimensions to the children's fly the Drugs for Mercy Mission. Mary Ann efforts to get out early enough to beat the limited horizons. Flying in a commercial plane is out of the reach of them and flying 99er Doris Langher, who is also with the Chapter) licked 8,000 lables for a mailing in a private plane is out of this world. The United simulator training program, has for the recent vacation seminar . . . Results ladies are taking them out of this world. recently been appointed to the advisory — FULL HOUSE! Eulalia Nichols, our vice chairman, has council of Colorado CAP. Pat Jetton hosted Pat McEwen when she lined up 10 ladies who have volunteered DALLAS CHAPTER came down to speak to the seminar. their services. Betty Hundley, Reporter The Redbird Chapter wishes to thank Pat Ruth Baxter and Barb Griffin, whose only The FAA Seminar on Vacation Flying was McEwen and Helen Wray (Shreveport) for reward for their efforts is helping young held on March 11 and was co-sponsored by coming to Dallas to participate in this out flying hopefuls are working like Trojans to Dallas 99 s. Those attending from our chap standing seminar. Also a special thanks to make a success of the South Central Sec ter were: Bev Taylor, Dorothy Warren, Roys Jones for his speech on "Island Hop tional NIFA meet. It's hosted this year by Hazel Corry, Sue Andrews, Sandra Sim ping". the Denver Chapter of Alpha Eta Rho. mons, Marge Barr, and Betty Hundley. Of EL PASO CHAPTER There will be between 250-300 contestants particular interest was the coverage on Deloris Dyvad, Reporter converging on Denver for the meet at mountain flying and island hopping. Helen Arapahoe County Airport April 15th. Wray and Kathy Caston (Shreveport Chap Colorado 99 s will have a display and some ter) and Pat McEwen (Kansas Chapter) of us will be helping with the activities. spoke on special topics. Roys Jones did Thanks to Margaret Dwelle and Judy the honors on island hopping. Springman of our very active Aerospace Margaret Mead conducted a Powder Puff Education and Flying Safety Committees, Race Clinic here in March. Those benefit- we've been fortunate to be included in a ting from it were: Dorothy Warren, Sandra number of very interesting and informative Simmons, Elinor Johnson and Marge Barr. exercises. On February 27-28 we were in Romona Upfield hosted our March vited to attend the Flying Safety Clinic meeting which included Dallas Aero sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Region Sorority members and female guests to CAP. Jean Ferrell arranged this for us and hear Jean Adams, columnist for The Dallas Frances Collins, Marilyn Crogen, Doris six of our members attended clinics on Morning News, speak on an excellent topic Shren, Mary Frances Seidl and Patsy medical aspects of flying and several — Women! Refreshments and a short Schoer. aspects of VFR flying, such as wake tur business meeting concluded the evening. bulence, accident prevention and DALLAS REDBIRDS CHAPTER automated radar systems for VFR pilots Lil Tafel, Reporter using Stapleton Airport. Pat Jetton, Hazel Jones and Kathy Long Jean Ferrell again was our hostess for a attended the Racing Seminar given by tour of United Air Lines training facility. We Margaret Mead here in Dallas March 1 and were given a very comprehensive tour of 2. the simulator facilities. We also saw the Helen Wilke flew drugs out to Midland, safety training facilities. It isn't till one sees Texas. the comprehensive safety and emergency Kathy Long has sold her plane to exercises that all airline personnel must Heritage Press. Never underestimate the master that one realizes just how high on power of advertising. the list is passenger safety and comfort. Helen Wilke and husband Ed spent four Morey Olmstead, Virginia Edwards and Thanks to a very knowledgeable hostess glorous days in the Bahamas. Marilyn Crogen. and the generous interest of United. Helen Wilke and Dot Warren (Dallas

Three Chapters represented here listening with rapt attention to Margaret Mead: Sue Maddox (Golden Triangle), Elinor Johnson (Dallas) and Mary Able (Houston).

Margaret Mead's Racing Seminar held recently in Dallas. 1st Row (left to right): Brenda Strickler, Elinor Johnson, Cary Hunt, Pat Jetton. 2nd Row: Helen Lan caster, Sue Maddox, Mary Able, Dot Warren, Hazel Jones, Sandra Simmons, Margaret Mead. Marguerite Nielson, and Marge Barr. Mary Olmstead and her 49-1/2er Noel fans were gathered. Sue Maddock and bined with APT checkrides, and joining flew in their Cessna to Corpus Christi for a Brenda Strickler flew to Holland on a four Austin and Coastal Bend 99 s airmarking Ham Radio convention. day tour of Amsterdam and surrounding Columbus, Texas. Marilyn Cragin and her 49-1;2er George area. Benda and Ellen flew to Lake Texoma P.S. — Nearly Forgot — Last month your flew more medical supplies in their Cessna for lunch while Carol Callan and Linda reporter taught a two-day “capsule" course 127. Hooker checked over Granbury Lake for in Meteorology, emphasis on aviation Louise Cross and her 49-1,^e r Ralph flew future flying activities. Watch out for weather, to the 8th grade Earth Science to Mississippi. propellers when deplaning! classes at Willis Jr. High. If you’ve never taught 8th graders, it’s rewarding. Try it! The March meeting was a Fly-in Brunch HIGH SKY CHAPTER You'll like it! at Alamogordo, N.M. for the 99's and their Frances Collins Reporter husbands. Ramona Duncan — 99 pilot and Our Chapter has been a busy one the KANSAS CHAPTER manager of the Desert Aire Motel past few months, January 30, saw us as Edna Paulson, Reporter restaurant furnished transportation to her sponsors for a safety seminar at Ozonia, The Kansas Chapter had the rare motel. with thirty-five in attendance. privilege of being asked to tour the Missile Hester Oakes, with Deloris Dyvad as co Our February meeting was held in San Bases in and around Wichita, Kansas. This pilot flew her Cessna 175 around the local Angelo and were happy to have three was a very informative tour, and enjoyed by area to keep current. Later in March Hester visitors. Final plans were made for our first 35 99’s and their 49-1 /2ers. with Deloris flew the Chief Park Ranger poker run. It will be held April 22, for in Our lovely Governor Marilyn Copeland over the White Sands Monument and area formation contact any member of High Sky. and her husband John have been in for an aerial observation. March 14, 15, 16 we sponsored a three Chicago. Marilyn has been very busy with Some more of our members are making night safety seminar conducted by GADO 99 News — keeping everyone informed on their reservations to attend the In out of Lubbock. It was well attended by things happening now and in the future. ternational Convention in Toronto. pilots from four surrounding towns. Our chairman Charlotte Parker has been FORT WORTH CHAPTER Pat Hoelscher and Frances Collins have helping to fly the Derby, Kansas High Carolyn Merrithew, Reporter been flying medical supplies for DRF, will School's aerospace class. There are 17 Spring days lure our pilots to the skies make their third flight to El Paso this week. members in this class — Charlotte has this month. Diane Coon got checked out by CAP Lt. Frances Collins recently par done this both 1st and 2nd semesters. her husband, Roger, in a Cessna 210, then ticipated in a statewide civil defense prac Several of our gals have been working on flew to Norman, Oklahoma, and Lake tice alert. new ratings. Beverly Peters has passed her Murray, Oklahoma the next Sunday. They Commercial written and Jackie Luke has HOUSTON CHAPTER passed her Instrument written. have just returned from a trip to Florida in M. E. Oliver, Reporter Mary DePew and Jean Woodard have this plane. Roger has plans to build a Bede- Add two notches to our airmarking belt, for been very active with the Wing Scouts, they 5 for which he has just placed his order. Sealy and Bellville, with others in the of have assumed this leadership and are Malena Richardson has been getting fing. Columbus is next. Not Christopher. doing a fine job. current. The series of flight safety seminars Barbara McEachern is another who has Eleanor and Merle Knott are on a flying presented by Houston 99 s and FAA-GADO trip to Mexico and California. become APT and has recently checked out included the one at David Wayne Hooks We have sent out invitations to 11 in a Piper Arrow and Cessna 182. Memorial Airport near Tomball on March prospective members. The Wichita We have plans afoot for a Time-Distance first with over one hundred pilots in at Historical Society has asked the 99's to put Rally in June. Dora Strother is helping to tendance, and the next scheduled for April on a fashion show for them. It will be with plan this event. fifth at Montgomery County Courthouse in Our major undertaking this month is to old aviation attire. Conroe. The Kansas Chapter will celebrate their sponsor an FAA Safety Seminar for the Fort Featured speaker at our March meeting, “21st” birthday on the 11th of March, we Worth area. introduced by Mary Able, was Ken Brum are expecting a big crowd to participate — GOLDEN TRIANGLE CHAPTER field, U.S. Treasury, Customs Division. He more about this at next writing. Vivian (Penny) White, Reporter gave an enlightening program on the Pat and Owen McEwen are back from Our motto is "Come Grow with Us.” current problems of dope-smuggling their trip with the Flying Farmers, to Central Prospective members are Terri and Jerri across the border by aircraft, asking the America. Owen had to leave Pat in Costa Lindsey from Denton, Denise Martin from cooperation of all pilots and airport per Rica to attend a meeting in Phoenix, Dallas, Marge Bently from Grand Prairie, sonnel in reporting suspicious pilots or Arizona. Pat then flew up the coast of Marti Dilley from Aubrey and Jo McCarrell. planes. His figures on the marijuana and Mexico solo and over to Phoenix to meet It was fun being hostess at the General herion traffic were shocking. Owen — sounds like a great trip. Pat also Aviation Meeting at the City Hall in Houston has enjoyed visits from several flew to Dallas to speak at the “Vacation Arlington with guest speakers from FAA 99 s this past month. Marilyn Hibner of Safety Seminar" held March 11th. She Charles Davis and Ham Gowin briefing on Long Island, N.Y., not only visited but par spoke on Flying to Mexico. how the Regional Airport traffic will affect ticipated in airmarking Bellville. And from local area flying, and new pilot ski-heaven, Aspen, Colorado, came Betty NEBRASKA CHAPTER requirements. Bob Baughn, director of Pfister. Mary Conley, Reporter Arlington reviewed Arlington and Grand Three of our local gals, members of Civil Our chapter is going to be very busy in Prairie traffic patterns. Our chairman, Air Patrol, are preparing to participate in the months to come. A Fly-in Poker Party is Brenda Strickler, gave an explanation of the annual Texas Wing Civil scheduled for April 22 with the rain date the Ninety Nines. It was difficult to get Defense,'Search and Rescue exercises. being April 23. The airports involved will be around with a packed house but we met Trudy Cooper flies to Tyler with 13th Group Millard, Columbus, Lincoln, Crete and student pilots: Dorothy Moxley, Jo Miller, HQ officers, while Linda Turk and M. E. Beatrice. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end Jean Lemmon, Mildred Smith and Chris Oliver head for Georgetown. at 4:00 p.m. There will be lots of prizes and Teeper. Members Sue Maddock, Pat Ninety-Nine News Editor Hazel and the lucky one who gets first prize will Chester, Helen Lancaster, Roz Kay, Linda spouse Roys Jones hosted Mary Able for receive $50.00 and second prize will be Hooker, Ellen VandeVenter, Carol Callen lobster dinner after Mary flew Hazel to $25.00. The winners will be notified by mail. and Penny White served refreshments. Shreveport where they joined the Shreve We are also working on the Nebraska Air Come fly with us. For the holidays Penny port and Arkansas chapters for lunch and Race which will be held August 25, 26 and White flew to Orlando, San Juan, P R. and joint meeting. 27. This year it w ill be a proficiency race Washington; Ruby Gersch to Amarillo; Pat Flight plans filed and clearances which will be a secret route (until the day of Chester to Colorado Springs. Hellen Wells received for newest chapter members Sally the race). Lots of prize money is in store and 49-1/2er flew to Waco with a small TV Gluckman, Diane Boyd, and Regina and for the lucky first place winner there in the baggage compartment of her Cessna VanCleave. will be a four-day skiing vacation as well. 150, watched Dallas Cowboys-49ers playoff Next issue we ll report on a tour of The girls at Scottsbluff are doing a fan game at Waco airport where a few other Ellington AFB, spot-landing contest com tastic job in getting ready for the Powder Puff Derby stop in July. You will be able to evening was a letter from Frank Kingston Llano at 9 a.m. with brushes, box lunches spot the TAR officials by the bright red ban Smith reafirming his plans to be the and paint. Any experienced “99 Air danas they will be wearing. speaker at our convention banquet. marked” flying through . . . Stop by ... we Jan Heins has been appointed chairman Besides the hostesses, members present may need your help ... or at least your ad of the International Health Activities Com were Inez Socker, Verdayne Menze, Helen vise! mittee of the Nebraska State Medical Ehrlich, Lavonne Tripp, Georgiann Rynear What are we doing besides "Airmarking Auxiliary. Jan flew the first 300 pounds of son, Shirley Risk and Barbara Krejci. We plans" . . . ? Everyone is looking at Air supplies for “Wings for DRF" a couple of were happy to have five Sixty-Sixes come, Race rules! Air Racin’ time is almost here! weeks ago from Lincoln to Denver. too. . . . we hope some of our chapter members The Ninety-Nine Achievement Award, for The Iowa chapter of Ninety-Nines invited can fly in a portion of some of the 99 races! merly Pilot of the Year Award, is well the Nebraska and Omaha Area Chapter Till next time . . . STAY APT! organized by Diane Bartels. Every month members and their husbands to partake of SHREVEPORT CHAPTER there are bonus points given in our Chatter a delicious steak dinner with them and Evelyn Snow, Reporter Frequency. The month of April bonus was a their 49-1 /2ers at the Oak Hills Country Our February meeting was held at the completed APT form. Club near the Millard Airport. We always Downtown Airport Restaurant and At our March meeting in Grand Island we enjoy visiting with members of other chap enlivened by the presence of Mary Able, welcomed a new member, Pat Nelson. ters and exchanging ideas. Omaha Area Vice Governor of the South Central Sec Congratulations are to be given to two of members attending were Lucille Uleman, tion; Hazel Jones, Ninety Nine News Editor; our members. Vera Bartunek and Evelun Betty and Bob Jarvis, Helen and John and four members of the Arkansas Chapter, Sedivy received their instructors ratings. Ehrlich, Verdayne Menze, Jan and Neal Chairman Beverly Harp, Cary Hunt, Kay At the Sectional meeting, which will be Munkres and Georgiann and Bill Rynear Newth and Carolyn Pugh. Safety was the held in Omaha May 5, 6 and 7. the son. major topic of the day. Helen Hewitt, our APT Chairman, took Nebraska chapter will be selling chances PIKES PEAK CHAPTER time out from instructing and getting our on a beautiful Ninety-Nine blue poncho. Marion Hein, Reporter members APT, to pass the Airline Transport Each chance will cost a dollar. Our March meeting held at the home of Pilot Written Exam with flying colors. Helen For treasure boosting a steak fry is being Hannah Duncan was well attended, with and 49-1/2er, Whitey. flew to New Orleans planned for the third weekend in May. It will many plans in the making for spring flying to celebrate. be held at the Air National Guard in Lin activities. We were delighted that Ruth Our Chairman, Helen Wray, was invited coln. Chapman and prospective member Joey to speak on Density Altitude at the March Keep your eyes posted on the calendar Mehos flew their Cessna 180 from Salida, 11th Safety Seminar in Dallas. She and 49- of events for our Nebraska Air Race entry Colorado, to be present. The Salida air port 1/2er, Charley, flew to Dallas for the kits address. Also, come fly with us in the is at an altitude of 7,487 ft. located in a high Seminar, then on to Austin and back to Poker Party. Write Mimi Haworth for any valley, surrounded by mountains ranging Shreveport. details. Happy Flying! over 14,000 ft. Ruth and Joey anticipate en Our new "Lending Library" with Martha tering the 1972 Powder Puff Derby. They OMAHA AREA CHAPTER Christy in charge, is giving members an op volunteered to pickup some medical sup Georgiann Rynearson, Reporter portunity to read both educational and en plies at Santa Fe, New Mexico, for relay to Many thanks to Al Milana, Safety Director joyable aviation-oriented materials. Phoenix, Arizona, in connection with the in the Nebraska Aeronautics Department Ann King, Airmarking Chairman, reports Direct Relief Foundation “drug run" for arranging such an interesting aviation the Hart Airport in Many, La. is our next program. education clinic in Omaha in February. target. We want to congratulate Hannah Duncan Over 400 people attended the two-evening for receiving the FAI Soaring Badge for the sessions. Those of our chapter who registered everyone and served refresh altitude leg of the gold badge for a 13,000 ments during the break were Betty Jarvis, ft. gain to 28,600 ft. MSL in Pikes Peak Rosemary Block, Lucille Uleman, Verdayne Wave, in a Schweizer 126D from the Black Menze, Inez Socker, Lavonne Tripp, Shirley Forest Glideport, Colorado Springs. Risk, Barbara Krejci and Georgiann We are happy to welcome new member Marggy Keith to our chapter and hope she Rynearson. We welcome two new members to our and Arlene Feldman are successful in chapter, Cheri Smetana, who recently securing a sponsor so they can fly in the received her private pilot license, and Jan 1972 Angel Derby. Munkres of Weeping Water, who trans We missed Lucy Shattuck at the meeting ferred from the Nebraska Chapter. and hope she will be fully recovered from Barbara Krejci arranged with North Cen surgery and able to join us at our April tral Airlines to charter a DC-9 for a flying meeting at the home of Arlene Feldman. cocktail party. Tickets were sold to 100 Marge Potanko announced that the Pikes people, a full load, for a 50 minute flight Peak Chapter of Ninety-Nines has been in over Omaha while the party was in vited to participate in the AOPA Seminar progress. Burtis and Dell Aufenkamp, for Mountain Flying to be held at the Claudine and Ed Kean, Betty and Bob Jar Holiday Inn, Colorado Springs, May 4th vis, Lucille Uleman, Rosemary and Max through 7th. Shirley Marshall and Janie Oesch have Block, Verdayne and Dick Menze, Barbara Saying good-bye to our Vice Governor and been busy purchasing supplies for the Aero Krejci, Shirley and Curt Risk and Lavonne Ninety Nine News Editor. From left to right Space kits being used in the District 20 and Bill Trip from our chapter attended this — Mary Wheelock, Vice Governor Mary School. By fall this program should be fully happy hour in the sky. Abie, News Editor Hazel Jones, Chairman activated with many other school districts Helen and John Ehrlich, Rosemary and Helen Wray. accepting the program. We are planning Max Block and Jan and Neal Munkres par another pennies-a-pound day to provide ticipated in the CAP Search in the Colum TRI-STATE CHAPTER necessary funds for this important program. bus area for a downed plane. Nancy Teel, Reporter Claudine and Ed Kean and Burtis and Our Fenruary meeting was a trip to the Happy flying! Del Aufenkamp added a few more hours to Miami, Oklahoma airport to attend a safety their log books by flying both the Nebraska SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER seminar held by TUL GADO, with the able and Oklahoma Flying Farmers' conven Marian Burke, Reporter help of our APT Chairman Ann Perry. Is this tions. The San Antonio Chapter is anxious to really the only way to get her to a meeting? Our March meeting was at Lucille do their first “Airmarking Job”. Good Tri-State Chapter’s seminar, complete Uleman's home with Betty and Connie Jar weather has been ordered for Saturday with Barany chair, was held in JLN on 2 vis assisting her. The highlight of the March 18 and everyone plans to meet at March, with almost 100 attending. Door prize of a 1972 Sky Prints Atlas donated by and Homer Harris have plans for a home tending a medical meeting and enjoying Larry Burian of that company pleased a there. Makes for a good meeting site! some skiing in their free time. Helen and local flying physician. Our chapter helped on plans for the Jerry Bob Shanewise are taking off for San Fran Another FAA seminar scheduled for 24 Wildman Birthday Banquet, held in Por cisco and Stanford University to visit their May has been shot down due FAA's belt tland February 26, hosted and attended by son and then on to Seattle to visit their tightening. I don't object to governmental several hundred pilots of this area, and daughter and her husband. economy, except when it affects a pet presided at the reservation table. We were GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER project of mine like aviation safety. Then I delighted to visit again with Max Conrad Thora-Dee Morgan, Reporter wonder if there aren't other places less vital who was our honor guest at Northwest Sec Clear and sunny skies brought out 7 that Uncle Sam could scrimp. tion Convention last September. planes with 15 gals to Bellingham for the 99 This reporter would like to see the gear Betty Prakken, Jo-Neal Harris and Doro March meeting. retracted on the RG Cardinal featured on thy Mercer ed eristration at the jfaak flight We are busy getting geared up for a trip the Jan-Feb 99 News* How about that? instructors' refresher clinic in Portland to the Nut Tree on May 19, 20 and 21 for March meeting is a fly-in to lola, Ks More February 23. another "sun break". The whole Northwest next month. Section is invited. Please contact Fran * 1. Remove necessary bolts. 2. Open trap door. 3. Litt Bryant, 29508 179th Pl„ SE„ Kent, Wash, gear into cockpit. 4 Reserve for next section where they 98031 for reservations as they must be can be presented to the editor. —Ed. made 2 weeks in advance. Marlyn Hughes, former Eastern Washington Chapter has moved to Lake Stevens and is transferring to our Chapter. This reporter is moving to Kona, Hawaii, is looking forward to meeting the 99s in the Aloha Chapter. Our best wishes to Carmen Hogan, now Mrs. Cecil Bledsoe, but are sorry for their Northwest leaving, they expect to be living in Southern Idaho in a couple of months. ALASKA — IDAHO — MONTANA Checking out in the Link Trainer at Mt. Ilovene Potter is now selling for Piper at NORTH DAKOTA — OREGON Hood Community College is Lee Wrenn at Sattle Flight Service, Inc. on Boeing Field. SOUTH DAKOTA the controls, with Jo-Neal Harris, Lillian Fran Bryant and 49-1 Her Ken flew their WASHINGTON — WYOMING Lewis, Vera Arnold and Mary Calvert, all Bonanza South spending a night at Lake trying to co-pilot. Tahoe, then on to Las Vegas for fuel before flying the rim of the Grand Canyon. I am APT for ’72, How about you? ALASKA CHAPTER EASTERN IDAHO CHAPTER Dorothy Q. McCulloch, Reporter Elaine Partridge, Reporter The March meeting was held at the Good flying weather has finally reached McCulloch home with eleven members and Idaho and most Eastern Idaho Ninety-Nines two guests. Mary Anna Foster formerly of have taken the opportunity to brush up Kenai and Laverne Storms. Ruth O Buck their flying techniques. FAA Inspector entertained by showing an Isaac and Ann McDougall have gotten FAA film "Weather to Fly" plus two short tired of choosing between taking their educational films, "Charlie” and an actual children or luggage with them on trips and Hand Propping accident. Much . interest have traded their Commanche for a was shown in the Organizing for 1973 Sec Cherokee six. tional Committee. The Eastern Idaho March meeting is The Pinch Hitter Course will be held planned for the 18th at the home of Glen March 24th and 25th at Anchorage Com and Diane Jex in Blackfoot, Idaho. munity College. Chairmen of Committees EASTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER are Blanche Krager — College Helen Shanewise, Reporter arrangements, teaching, lunch and Felts Field Cafe was again the scene of speakers. Nita Wood — Materials, Kathy action for thirteen 99’s this past month. Stadem — Publicity, Ann W ilbur— Posters, Millie Shinn, Leona Heberling, Lygie Checking controls on her plane is Vice- and Dorothy McCulloch — Registration. Hagan, Fern Lake. Ora Rae Merk. Katie Chairman Betty Denny (left) with Vice- With the days getting longer more gals Bannister, Carol Jorstad, Gayle Heaton, Governor Van Adderson (right) before are flying out into the wilderness taking Kay Peterson, Rowene Easter, Ginny Har leaving for the 99 meeting in Bellingham. their skis to ski cross country and ice per, Alberta Anderson and Helen fishing is very good at this time. Shanewise spent many hours stuffing and COLUMBIA CASCADE CHAPTER addressing envelopes containing in IDAHO CHAPTER Dorothy Mercer, Reporter formation on the Safety Seminar to be held Helen Higby, Reporter For our February 12 meeting we visited in Spokane in April. This three day sym Since this reporter has been out-of-state Mount Hood Community College in posium will include a pinch-hitter course, touring most of this winter, our report goes Gresham, Oregon. Mr. Milt Ogden, instrument refresher course, survival back to our November 6 meeting which professor of their Aviation and Air Traffic school course, VFR and IFR proficiency was held in Jerome, Idaho. It was a huge Control department, detailed for us the rides, a chance to go through the success with Jack Van De Riet, Accident many excellent courses offered in flying Physiological Training and Altitude Cham Prevention Specialist for GADO presenting and related business subjects, as well as ber at Fairchild Air Force Base, plus many two films, one of them being “Weather to ATC training, and our seven gals each excellent speakers, one of whom will be Fly", and demonstrating the Vertigo Chair made a "flight" in the Link trainer. There our own 99 s editor, Hazel McKendrick (his "Spacial Spinner"). was no report of any crashes! Jones. The Idaho 99’s sponsored a Pilot Seminar In May we hope to have a good group to Irene Anrode, Helen Shanewise, Millie on January 21,1972 on the Medical Factors fly to Spokane for a visit to the high-altitude Shinn, Katie Bannister, Audry Immler and of Flight. This program was given by a team chamber at Fairchild Air Force Base. Maxine Lang are the most recent graduates from the Civil Aero Medical Institute Betty and Gordon Prakken are now of the Fairchild Survival School. (CAMI) of the FAA Academy of Oklahoma hangared in their new home on Dietz Air Millie and Shirl Shinn have just returned City. park at Canby, Oregon. Barbara and Fred from a ski vacation in Banff, Canada. Lygie Plans for a gigantic statewide Idaho Air Daufel live on the same strip, and Jo-Neal and Cornie Hagan are now in Colorado at Fair are now underway. The Idaho 99 s are going to sponsor a dance on May 20 in Hospitality. The rest of us are skiing, flying writes that someone drove a car into their conjunction with the fair. The Air Fair is when possible and waiting for Spring. We house. being held at Boise Municipal Airport and are happy to report a new member, Verda Lorette Tirker, in New Mexico for Jack's the Idaho Pilots Association in coor Giustina of Eugene. Sabbatical, has sold an article to Flying dinating the affair in conjunction with the magazine. International 99's, CAP, EAA, AAA, In Lots of ratings coming up; seems In ternational Flying Farmers, Air National strument is the big one right now. Guard, Army National Guard and the Alpha RoseMarie Burket and Dorothy Kelsey are Eta Rho Collegiate Flying Fraternity. The working on that one. event is scheduled May 20-21. That is the news from Hawaii. Drop over Joy Waite toured Wright Patterson and fly with us sometime. Museum at Dayton, Ohio. She flew on a Military aircraft from Mountain Home Air BAY CITIES CHAPTER Force Base. Joy has also been flying on Kathy Marquardt, Reporter some Search and Rescue missions. ARIZONA — CALIFORNIA Our March Meeting was our 40th An While in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I HAWAII — NEVADA — UTAH niversary Banquet held in Palo Alto. We visited with the Central Pennsylvania Chap were fortunate to have Captain Elgen Long ter Chairman, Ruth "Ronnie" Johnson of as our Guest speaker. He told us about his Mill Hall and Lockhaven, Pa. The trip in Crossroads Flight which took him solo cluded a tour of Piper Aircraft Factory and ALAMEDA COUNTY CHAPTER around the world via both poles and the a grand tour of the whole area around. 49- Petrine Lockhart, Reporter equator. Seventy chapter members and 1/2er Glenn and I returned from Penn Juanda Bigelow has passed the written friends were on hand for the momentous sylvania in a new Navaho that he will fly for for her commercial rating and is hard at occasion. Unfortunately none of our four Idaho Power Company. work learning to execute the maneuvers active charter members were able to at necessary to pass the flight test. tend. PUGET SOUND CHAPTER Beverly Davis and 49-1,2er Don are en As we are proud of our accomplishments Betty Curran, Reporter joying their folding bicycles. The bicycles over the past 40 years I would like to direct Our March meeting was held at the weigh thirty-four pounds each and easily fit this news report to tell you about them. Arlington Airport. Marchine Dexter rounded into their Cessna 170. Last week they flew Between the founding of the Parent up Dan Marshall who gave a very in to Healdsburg airport and rode the five organization of the Ninety-Nines in 1929 formative talk on survival procedures. Dan miles into town and back for lunch. They and 1932 women pilots in the states of is with the Explorer Search and Rescue plan to take their bicycles on a flying trip to California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, were Unit — Bothell Area. He brought examples Alaska in June and are trying to get in listed as members of the Southwestern of materials and gave methods of their use shape. Section. As it was hard to get together with including demonstrations. Lorna Kringle is Ruth Magill is getting around pretty well ease it was decided to form chapters within visiting her husband in Japan for his R & R after foot surgery. She has invited the the section. Bay Cities Chapter was Char from Vietnam. Their three boys were taken chapter to fly to Columbia on a Saturday tered on March 2, 1932. (Los Angeles Chap out of school for the trip and the education morning, and those who can stay will be ter also about that time.) There were nine it w ill give them. Mildred Pearson is treated to an overnight stay at her cabin Charter members, four of whom are still traveling through Israel, Egypt and the Mid and a visit to Calaveras Big Trees. Sounds listed in the roster. Lillian Anderson, of dle East. Margaret Pearson is looking like fun. We're looking forward to it. Minn.; Rita Hart, of San Rafael; Phyllis Pen- great, lost a few pounds and can now carry Jane Jennings is hard at work on the field (National Charter Member) of Santa more useful load in her airplane. Margaret Hayward-Las Vegas Air Race to be held the Maria; and Ruth Rueckert, of San Fran is looking for the right moment to take off first of June. Our Chapter always helps with cisco. Others were: Dr. Janet Briggs, Afton for somewhere exciting. Dicey Miller is registration, ground transportation, etc. as Lewis Giacomini, Marian Trace Johnson, back in the flying business again and she well as usually having a couple entrants in Thyra Merrill McLean who are no longer seems quite excited about her new job. Our the race. 99 s. Lucy Brown, killed in June 1932, was April meeting will be a joint meeting with Our girls are going intellectual on us! We the other charter member. the Seattle Chapter. have attendance problems at our meetings Ruth Rueckert was the first Chairman, WILLAMETTE VALLEY CHAPTER due to the classes these gals are taking. with Afton Lewis Giacomini as Secretary- Jan Amundson, Reporter Aside from the flying variety classes, we Treasurer. Our "territory" was No. Califor We were delighted to have a special have girls taking philosophy, chemistry, nia, Northern Nevada, and Utah. If a woman guest at our February meeting in Albany. and Spanish! I guess 99s are never pilot lived in our territory our Chapter would Max Conrad was again able to attend our satisfied to just sit without trying to have a "winging party” to her town or city, meeting and since he has fulfilled all of our broaden their horizons. meet with her and interest her in joining local requirements for membership, we ALOHA CHAPTER 99's. elected him to an honorary membership in Dot Read, Reporter During the time of World War II. when our chapter. During our meeting we viewed Aloha. Aloha Chapter's Dee Keaveny flying was forbidden on the coast, many of the movie "To Save A Life" and then drew (Ruby to many of you) is just back from a our members were WASP's. The two sec out some real life experiences from our month's stay in Tonga and it sounds like tion chapters were dormant. Helen Klton, of guest, in answer to our many questions. she loves Tonga almost as much as Hawaii. Bay Cities, was Governor from September Betty Starker was not at our meeting as Dee stayed with a Tongan family, rather 1942-August 1945. Ruth Wakeman and Mar she and Bruce are scuba diving in New than in a hotel, and really got to know the jorie Fauth held our Chapter together as of Zealand, and Bonnie and Brad Bradford are people. She had a lengthy afternoon with ficers during the same period. These are sunning in Mexico for a month. Lou and the Queen, and went to the palace for New the only women to held their offices three Moel Wicks have recently returned from a Year's Eve. where she met the King and consecutive years. business trip to Honduras and Dori and Bill Prime Minister. The Queen has invited her Over the years our rosters have shown Lohr have again completed a medical visit back in November for a big party to over 200 women pilots having been mem to the Indians of Mid-Mexico. That sounds celebrate the Princess' 21st birthday. bers. We have had two former members as like food for several meetings in the next Sounds like a fairy tale, doesn't it? Dee's International President, four have been months. Sally Haevernick says they are many new Tongan friends loaded her up Section Governors, Marj Fauth was In planning a return trip to Africa this Spring with tapa, lauhala, and beautiful sea shells. ternational Treasurer and a trustee of the to round out the travels of the Willamette She is back here now. but she is already AE Scholarship Trust Fund. Fourteen Cahp- Valley 99's. Mercedes Altizer stayed in the looking forward to a return trip to Tonga. ters have been chartered and drawn mem country but brought home a prize. She Beth Oliver has abandoned the Min bers from our original Bay Cities Chapter. went to Texas to pick up a Mooney and in neapolis weather to return to Honolulu. Among our current members is Ruth structor Evelyn Rackleff went with her to Nancy Buckelew, who has moved to San Rueckert, still working hard for 99's. She help get it home and to share in the Texas Rafael so that Al can go to law school, has been Past Governor of the Section and International Historian. Twenty-five of the COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER collection of ratings. Our other new mem history books she has made up have been Jean Patane, Reporter ber is Sheela Ratan who is a brand new put into the Smithsonian. Many of our mem Have been pretty adept at holding up the pilot. bers have held Section offices. We have rear so will make an attempt to catch up on A few weeks back I joined Rosella Kib currently among our members a helicopter our activities. bee, at their home off the Runway at Ber rating, ATR, multi-engines. Instructors, In February was a fun meeting at Three muda Dunes, to welcome members of the struments, Commercials and Privates. Corners (Cal-Nev-Ari) Airport. Warming up Phoenix Chapter flying in medical supplies In 1956 and again in 1957 the chapter activities included games of skill (one arm for Direct Relief Foundation. The two hostessed the take-off of the Powder Puff bandits). Alm ost had 100 per cent at planes brought 800 pounds destined for Derby from San Carlos Airport and in 1962 tendance. Pat Polen received her In Santa Barbara. Millie Dawe in her Cessna from Oakland Airport. Many of our mem strument Rating, and is only nineteen years 182 with Millie Miller and 49-1 /2er Bill Blatt bers have flown the AWTAR, and other old. Pat and her sister Rita who is twenty- in his Cessna 320. The sixteen cartons races. Among our other activities over the one also have multi-engine and instructor were stored in the Kibbee living room until years are: air-marking: Penny-a-pound ratings. We are mighty proud of our "kids.” the Sunday the 99's from Santa Barbara airlifts; hostesses for aircraft showings, and They are instructing at Twenty-Nine Palms flew down to pick them up. In the meantime airport dedications; sponsored Wing Scout Airport. 49-1 /2er Victor Vander Linden flew over Groups; have had speakers on radio, and Our March Meeting was also a Fly-In to from Fallbrook with another 100 pounds. television, and before service clubs. We Giant Rock, another interesting place Flying down from Santa Barbara in six have hostessed the Southwest Section Giant Rock is where they hold Flying planes were: Pat Rowe, Virginia Moser, meetings four times and have always had a Saucer conventions or meetings etc. And Mary Lewis and daughter Nina, Erma and delegate at each meeting. We have seldom during World War II, the story goes, a Ger John Christian, Diane Dee, Rachael Cowin, failed to have a delegate at International man spy lived under this huge rock and Mary Pickett, Janet Shelby, Joan Steinberg, Conventions. when he thought he was going to be cap Della Abernathy, and Shirley and John Sen- As we begin our second forty years we tured he blew up his domicile. Didn't move drak. More boxes of medical supplies are at hope to continue the fine record of our past the rock but you can still see black smears the Kibbee s waiting to be airlifted to Santa and present members and further women in on the bottom of the rock, which is the Barbara and the headquarters of Direct aviation. Happy flying to all of you from all ceiling of the dug-out. Discussed plans for Relief Foundation. of us in Bay Cities Chapter. another Poker Run Fly-In to Bermuda Betty and Bill Keuchle arrived in their Dunes for October. Chairman Rosella Kib- Bonanza for a three week visit. They bee conducted the meeting and in at arrived too late for Betty to attend our tendance were: Rita and Pat Polen and one February meeting and had to leave for the of their students Florence Lindley and return flight to Milwaukee the day before guest Sue Woods; Jeanne Scott and guests our March meeting. LaNeah Martin and Jean Lund of the Phoenix Chapter who were in the desert for the weekend; Bettye and George Manley, Garnett and Lou Stockton, Lorraine Jacob and son Jeff who flew over from Yuma, Clara and Leonard Combs, Jean Patane, Roy Kibbee, Belden Christ, Ted Parks and Barbara and Bill Murray of Kernville who Kathy Marquardt, (Chairman) Marie Long, spend their weekends at their place in Capt. Elgen Long, Jean Tinsley at 40th An Yucca Valley. Barbara is one of our new niversary Dinner for Bay Cities Chapter. members and just added a CFI to her

(Left to Right) Della Abernathy, Janet Shelby, Jean Patane, Erma Christian and kneeling Virginia Moser, at Bermuda Dunes preparing to load the planes for the last leg of the airlift to the Santa Barbara headquar ters of Direct Relief Foundation for pro cessing.

GOLDEN WEST CHAPTER Wilma Bennett, Reporter Sorry we've missed so many newsletters. We are working on the Powder Puff Start. Our ballgame with the SF.Giants got rained out. Life has been rather hectic. We did get to appear in a pre-game on Channel 3 Sacramento in our uniforms for a practice session. An autograph party with the SF Giants kept us from losing money. A ll com m ittees are busy on PPD as follows: Start Chairman...... Toni .Kuns Capt. Elgen Long and the Piper Navajo in some of the path of Amelia Earhart’s last Co-Chairman...... Pat Appel which he made his cross roads flight. flight. He told of flight at Bay Cities Chapter O perations...... Wilma Bennett During part of the flight he tried to retrace 40th Anniversary Banquet. Im pound...... Fran Grant Inspections...... Barbara LaPoint County in April. We'll be there with bells on. was still there in spirit, at least, as she kept Hotel Accommodations...... Joan Hansen See you at the Newporter Inn! saying “Si!" to every question. Hospitality...... Jane Baker LONG BEACH CHAPTER Dorothy Pepin, Doris Robertson, Rachel P ublicity...... Jeanne Abramson Dorothy Waltz, Reporter Bonzon and Sally LaForge flew to Mulege, R eception...... Honey Cowan We have three new 99s. Just having Baja California for Washington’s Birthday Banquet & Take-Off received their private pilots rating are: Mary weekend. Breakfast...... Vivian Harshbarger Jean Pyatt, Marilyn Twitchell and Angela That stunned look on Virginia Showers A tentative schedule of events include In Masson. Welcome! face is the result of three days of ground pound Open 0900, 6-30-72; Impound Georgia Lambert and Emma McGuire are school followed by two days of tests, In Deadline 1700, 7-3-72; Reception 1930, 7-3- busy getting ready their Cessna 182 for the strument and commercial writtens. She 72; Bay Cruise 1900, 7-4-72; Pilot Briefing Angel Derby. Have fun! reminded me that I hadn't taken my com 0900 Wednesday and Thursday; Banquet Wally Funk who jumped out of an air mercial test. Which I did one foggy af Wendesday evening; Take-Off Friday, July plane and into a hospital bed making her ternoon. So now we are both down to the 7, 1972. second parachute jump has been keeping flight work. Vivian Harshbarger flew with Rose Sharp, herself busy in the hospital making model Our forty-year mark is being observed Bay Cities in a 172 to Castle A ir Force Base airplanes. Glad to report that after a month with a chapter birthday party at the Fox and with other 99's from Sacto and Fresno. in the hospital she is out and back to work Hounds Restaurant in Santa Monica on They landed at Merced and watched a B52 at least part time. March 25th. We welcome other 99's. For race kits for the Palms to Pines Air similator and actual refuel. PALOMAR CHAPTER Race August 11-12, send $1.50 to Claire Wanda Miller, Reporter LAS VEGAS VALLEY CHAPTER Walters, 3200 Airport Ave., Suite 16, Santa Members and guests met for our March Marie McMillan, Reporter M onica, C alifornia 90405. meeting in Sunny Palm Springs. This time January, February and March are won Karen Sherman and Jean Schiffmann put of year is great flying weather in our lovely derful months for flying in the Desert Area! their minds together to run Chuck Smith’s desert area. CAVU almost every day. We just don't have grand opening of Southwest Skyways Esther Whitt kept us all on the edge of enough hours in the day to take care of Cessna Pilot Center. Jean, who will be get our seats as she related she and Lou's (49- business and get in all the flying we desire. ting her instructors rating will teach an ex 1,12er) forced landing near Borrego after I couldn't resist the urge — took time out citing new integrated Flight Training losing a valve in their TriPacer. and flew over to Death Valley to visit Fur System, spent the weekend giving demon We are so proud of our own Mary Pear nace Creek Ranch and Stovepipe Wells. stration rides, HILE Karen tried to keep the sons' acceptance to run for Treasurer for Warm, sunny and beautiful, so the next day, office in sane order. Seems Bill Juerth was the Southwest Section. Mary was our first I flew my little bird to Overton and Echo in his “ Dirty Old May” costume and playing Chairman and has held Committee Bay (on Lake Mead) to search for a nice particular attention to the Cessna Repre Chairmanships for Aero-Space Education, close strip for a fly-in. We 99 gals in Las sentative who is the “Women’s Aerobatic Nominating and Membership. Vegas welcome visits from our Sister Competitor", Joyce Case, a 99 from the Our annual Pilot's Poker Party will be 99er s. Give us a call when you arrive! Wichita Chapter. held May 21st with Esther Whitt and Betty Welcome to our new members, Carole Margaret Mead is continuing to fly all Kitchen as co-chairmen. Vilardo and Betty Slater. Betty Slater is a over the country giving her race clinics. Some of our members are part-owners in transfer from Phoenix Chapter. Carole She is also preparing to fly the Angel a condiminium in Kino Bay, Mexico and a Vilardo is from New York and has opened a Derby. warm welcome to all of our flying friends to marvelous little shop “The Fashion Susan Greenwald got her Instrument come join us for a delightful jaunt south of Gallery”. She is also a member of the Civil rating. We are glad to hear she is now the border. Anyone interested may contact Air Patrol. working on her Commercial. Pam van der Linden for more information. Our ex-chairman, Norma Gunderson, and Our new APT members are Margaret Gib HAST A LA VISTA! her 49-1 /2er, Ed. are leisurely shopping for son, Jean Shiffmann, and Jane Vaughn. a new airplane, so they can be on the wing Come on girls, let's all get APT. PHOENIX CHAPTER again. Beth Ussher, Reporter Treasurer, Liz Heller, is traveling every LOS ANGELES CHAPTER Proper Microphone procedures were week. Reported a great trip to San Simeon Jo Ann Steiert, Reporter realisticly demonstrated by Jessie Wim- and Hearst’s Castle in California. She has Hey, we re really sorry to lose our Flying mers at our March Chapter meeting in been piloting for KORK Sky Watch again. Activities committeewoman, George Nancy Crase's home. Jessie, by the way, Honey Pyes, our Happy-go-lucky gal, is (Diane) Sloane. However there are mixed went to West Palm Beach, Florida in flying through the air. We're trying to con feelings about it, because their move was January to teach at the AOPA flight clinic. vince her that she needs a plane. occassioned by Dan's getting a job with Carol Borgerding has passed the 1st step University student, Flo Mendenhall, is Swift Airlines, and we can only be happy (Fundamentals of Teaching) in the tests to presently conducting her first Ground for him. teach Basic Graduate School. Talking of School class at our new Airport in Las Anna Baca is taking over as Flying ac tests — Nancy Crase and Beth Ussher Vegas, Sky Harbor. She has 18 students. tivities from Diane, and from her first trip af passed their instrument writtens. They are She is helping Prof. Rodney Griffin of the ter assuming office, she has a fair idea of now racing each other to the practical. University of Nevada to prepare weather what to expect. When the weather goes Nan France arranged for members of the maps for KORK-TV Channel 3. She also bad at Santa Monica, it's generally below Phoenix Chapter to log time in three F-4 reports some glider time about which she is IFR minimums. simulators at Luke Air Force Base. Other very enthusiastic. The activity in question, in this case was events on the Flying Calendar: Chairman, Marilyn Andrews, has made a tour of the aircraft carrier, Ticonderoga, March 19 — CAP open house arrangements with the AOPA for Las Vegas in San Diego harbor. Your reporter, and our April 7-9 — Spring Southwest Sectional, 99's to Co-sponsor AOPA clinics here. 99 scholarship student, Holly Baird, made it Los Angeles Ruth Hillman and her 49-1 /2er, Ben (my to Montgomery Ct. in San Diego, but a April 9 — Desert Sportsman Pilots expert 210 instructor), are managing Sky quick consultation with the weatherman Association Air Show — Mesa's Falcon Rider’s Inn and Motel at Hughes North Las decided in favor of a quick return trip, and Field. Vegas Executive Air Terminal. They will by-passing the Ticonderoga. The twelve April 16 — Phoenix Airlift at Deer Valley certainly welcome visiting 99 s. Nice pool others that did make the Ticonderoga Airport. on the airport grounds for a cool swim reported a very interesting tour. Also praise May 5-7 — Tucson Treasure Hunt when you fly-in during the summer. Ruth for the Coronado Hotel. May 23 — Coffee for "AWARE" (All reports visiting 99s from the Northwest Connie Lehman called to report she and Wives Are Really Experts) — for non-flying Area, Spokane, Portland and also Canada. her husband, Arno, had just returned from a wives of pilots. Will include talk on survival, Several members are planning to attend two week vacation in Mexico. Their flying speech on safety and a fashion show. the Southwest Section's Semi-annual Con was done by private plane, but in this case, Mary and George Vial flew to San Fran vention “Southland Safari” in Orange no less than a Dehavilland Jet 125. Connie cisco in February — Pat Lambart, Rick and their two children spent a month in their Jim Tittle of the Reno Tower Radar Service, pinned another member at our last meeting. Cessna 170 visiting Chicago, Detroit, and Stage II Radar Service. After learning Her name is Dolores Pines, and we offer Omaha and Colorado Springs — Gwyn of the complications of flying in the Los her a very warm welcome. Dare hopped over to Loma Linda, Califor Angeles area, we all appreciate the simple Our chapter has been invited to par nia in Bev Periman's Cessna 172 to pick up life we enjoy in the skies around Reno Ac- ticipate in an “Aviation Week" program at Gwyn's two daughters. port. the Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks, in Our most noted visitor of the month was A letter from Faye Stewart told about the June. Some of the girls will model fashion Betty McNabb — our International good life in Hawaii that she and Pete en outfits, while others will be stationed President. She had been three days in Casa joyed recently, thanks to Faye buying the throughout the mall by planes and/or Grande teaching at a medical records Folded Wings winning raffle ticket from booths to answer questions regarding workshop. Beth Ussher flew her to Phoenix Elaine Brown. The Stewarts have bought a aviation. from Casa Grande and then the two of new ranch which is “ 10 miles out of Carlin, At a recent meeting, the chapter voted to them joined several other 99’s and their Nevada, on the road to Eureka in Pine continue our Wing Scout and CAP Air husbands for cocktails at Millie Dawe's Valley, 28 miles from Elko.” Faye sez to dip Education Program in which we offer flight home and a fish fry at the fabulous your wing if you fly over, and they plan to and ground instruction to a limited number Camelback Inn. What a pleasure for all of have a strip on the ranch eventually. The of young people. It is generally felt that this us to meet such a vivacious, gracious, and Citabria is still in the shop at Fallon Airport, direct approach has been most meaningful. inspirational woman as “our Betty"! where Gus Gustavson is recovering the Our annual awards banquet is planned for March 18 at The Alpine Haus in San Fer REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER wings. nando. Everyone, hopefully, is busy Anita Worel, Reporter SAN DIEGO CHAPTER totalling up her points for the woman pilot We held our February dinner meeting at of the year awards. Jonsey’s Steak House at Napa Airport. Pat Osmon, Reporter Chapter members Bobbie Adams, Phyllis The next monthly fly-in is planned for Regular members attending were Betty March 14 at Borrego Valley. Worsted. Janet Allbeck, Olive Agron, Blum, Marian Banks, Lynn Briggs. Ruth Ebey, Marie Lewis, Margaret Moody, and Louise Ramsey, Pat Stouffer, Nina SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER Betty Wharton turned out in their grubbies Rookiard, Lynne Ahrens, Myrtle Wright and Marie A. Hight, Reporter February 12 to repaint ohe airmarking on Anita Worel New pilot Fran Gauger was Marion Marriott made arrangements for Montgomery Field, San Diego. Since no voted in as a new member. We were our Chapter's Annual Dinner at the Old measuring had to be done, the work only pleased to greet Nancy Buckelew who is Hickory Inn in Glendora. Our members and took three hours, with the city supplying transferring from the Aloha Chapter. Also the 49-1,12er who attended had a lovely the paint and airport employees priming the attending the dinner were Rich Worsted, evening. workers with soft drinks to keep their Harold Gauger and Jack Worell. Jean Gillingwaters introduced the strength up. Myrtle Wright is our latest member to speaker for the evening, Mrs. B. J. Grimes, Chairman Pat Osmon, a CAP major, complete her APT. We sent $17 to the an ex-airline hostess. "B. J." showed slides arranged a trip to Miramar Naval Air Station Helen McGee Fund and $50 to AWTAR. of American Airlines’ advancement in type for a group of CAP members, who saw a Our new policy of flying for fun on Sun aircraft, and of scenery at their added stops film on spatial disorientation and had their days and having our meetings on Wed enroute to Australia. questions about it jnswered by a member of nesday nites is working well. Seven aircraft SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER the Aviation Physiological Training Unit. flew to Red Bluff for lunch at the nice Dorothy McAllister, Reporter restaurant at the airport, Nina Rookaird and Margaret Moody announced that the 49-1/2er Dick in their 172, Betty Worsted family was going somewhere over the long LAST FLIGHT and her sons Kris and Randy in a Cardinal, weekend “even if we have to rent an air Margaret Andrews, Life Member and Pat Stauffer in her Skylane, Olive Agron plane!" The Moody Bonanza was crashed past Chairman of our Chapter, died on with prospective member student pilot as it stood in its chocks by a runaway air February 28th after a long illness. plane that had been hand-propped nearby Esther Harri in a Cessna 150, Janet Allbeck Working on Instrument ratings are with no one at the controls. We thought in her Bellanca, prospective member Sammy Mercer, attending Instrument that was supposed to be covered in Lesson student pilot Jean Gibson, in a Cessna 150 Ground School, and Dottie McAllister, who One. and Anita Worel with 49-1 /2er Jack in their has passed her written and is presently Plans proceed apace for the 1972 version Bonanza. On the return flight Esther Harri struggling with holding patterns and short- of the Pacific Air Race, with Lois Bartling flew the 150 while Jean Gibson flew with coupled clearances. and Dottie Sanders (El Cajon Chapter) as Olive Agron. Laverne Gudgel is back to charter duties chairmen. The probable route will be from Nina Rookaird took 8 of her high school with flights to Imperial County; Las Vegas, San Diego to porterville to San Jose. Prizes aeronautics class students through the Nevada; and Orange County. She flew Bob will be awarded for the first ten places, but Ames Research Center at Naval Air Station, and one of their employees to Phoenix leg prizes will be omitted this year. Moffet Field. where they RONed, intending to fly on to Janet Allbeck has sold her beloved Dallas, Texas, the next day to a National white, orange and hot pink Bonanza and Aerial Applicators Convention, The weather everywhere the new owner goes he is didn’t cooperate, though, and Laverne asked "Where is Janet?" Janet is enjoying returned the Debonair to Chowchilla as the performance of her new Bellanca. Bob and Herb went on via airliner. Louise Ramsey has purchased her first air One of the rare sunny days in February plane, a Cessna Skyhawk, and has almost found Jean Murray winging her way to com pleted updating it for IFR. Mariposa, reporting that the “world is get RENO AREA CHAPTER ting green and springtime is coming once Hazel Hohn, Reporter again." Marie McDwell found summery 96 Our March Meeting was held in Aviation degree temperatures in Bullhead City, Services Inc. Ground School Building at Arizona, where she Bonanzaed to visit her Reno International Airport. This will be our parents. Marie's 49-1/2er Alan is regular meeting place now We had a guest threatening to hire a public relations from Carson City, Beverly Martin, Beverly agency to handle Marie's publicity — she got her Private on the 9th of March, and her San Diego Chapter airmarking Montgomery found that the soon-to-be-opened freeway husband Dr. W. J. Martin is also a pilot. Field. in the Valley made an excellent spot for an During a short business meeting we emergency landing, and became Gustine's discussed plans for the TAR stop and fly-by SAN FERNANDO VALLEY local celebrity! at Winnemucca, for which we are receiving CHAPTER Imperial County was the destination for a excellent co-operation and enthusiasm Gerry Vickers, Reporter weekend flight for Charlene and Bob Kirk, from the people of that city. Art Anglin and Coralee Tucker, membership chairman, with a side-trip into Mexico. At this writing Helen and Harvey McGee are Coman- SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER pounds of supplies went intrepid Ann in her cheing to Colorado. Then on to points east, Virginia Moser, Reporter C150-slash-nothing, into the wild gray yon with Helen showing sudden interest in The Santa Barbara chapter spent a quiet der. Her dual navcom functioning Scottsbluff. Fort Wayne and Tom's River. month this March where flying is con faultlessly (what else would one expect of a February's meeting in Stockton, hosted cerned, due to several foggy weekends. 90-channel Cessna Navcom and a 12-year- by Lee Roesch, and March's in Chowchilla Meeting a pair of girls who did get to fly old Mark 2?) Ann was VFR-on-top most of at Laverne's home were highlighted by in with Direct Relief Supplies from the the near-three-hour flight. A localizer ap plans for a rummage sale, and by hearing Salinas area one day was lots of fun. Ex proach into Santa Barbara and it was details from Fresno Chapter's Voline Dod pecting five or six planes, we were all out in another load delivered on schedule for son and Kathy Muller of the All-Men's Air force. Since all but one were weathered in DRF! Race, for which Chowchilla is to be a fly at their home airports, we ended up with RN Pat Roberts was last seen warming by. more greeters than greetees. up the weight-and-balance computer of her The weather finally cooperated for our A flight to Fullerton to pick up supplies Aztec, in preparation for flying co-pilot third attempt at a fly-in to Solvang, except was made by Joan Steinberger. Johnny Willy Gardner and four doctors to a Flying for a hefty cross-wind at the Santa Inez Air coats and bandages for lepers, that had Samaritan clinic in Mexicali . . . Willy and port. Refiguring weight and balance to ac been made by the women of the Fullerton Verna West were the first arrivals at a commodate baggage compartments filled Ebell. recent fly-in to San Andreas Airport. The with goodies on the return trip were pilots Erma Christian is practicing her cross- Calaveras County airstrip is among the Laverne Gudgel, Shirley Miller, Rene wind landings in anticipation of a trip to “endangered species." Channel 12 TV was Nealon, Helen McGee, Marie McDowell, beautiful Sedona in Arizona. And Shirley on the scene for the story. Verna and Willy Rose Hijos, Barbara Glantz. and Dottie and Ted Sendrak enjoyed a lovely flight were followed by Evelyn Lundstrom. Pat McAllister, all with a full complement of and lunch at Apple Valley Airport. Roberts, Adrienne Parker. Jackie Petty and passengers, who also should have been Chairman Pat Rowe and her son, Dan, Charlene Taylor. They were also met by reweighed for the return trip. have been taking turns with 49-1 /2er Henry, reporters from the local weekly, along with March brought our Chapter's Anniversary commuting by air to Oakland. Henry (Dr. local high school representatives, who celebration with sixty of us gathering in Henry Rowe) has been stationed at received a huge stack of charts, computers Newman for a banquet. Oakland Center as Regional Flight and other surplus aviation supplies in Surgeon with the FAA. tended to motivate the mathematical in SAN LUIS OBISPO At our last chapter meeting, an expert on terest of Calaceras High's unmotivated . . . COUNTY CHAPTER aircraft and pilot insurance policies spoke. The chapter's newsletter “The Wind Sock," Wanda Ewing, Reporter SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER finally ran out of luck. Our third-hand Invitation to all 99 members: Plan a Betty Hicks, Reporter newsgathering system, destined for a vacation or weekend cross-country trip to The daffodils are blooming in Amador breakdown, finally did it. It was Mary Ann our beautiful San Luis Obispo airport County, Direct Relief Foundation and the Penson and 49-1,2er Bob, not Lynn Belgum located on the scenic coastline midway Flying Samaritans need airborne and Dick, who made the abortive attempt to between Los Angeles and San Francisco. assistance, aerospace education is calling Champ their way to the February fly-in at Points of interest include California State us on 121.5, the 1972 AWTAR start is im Solvang. Mary Ann had been appointed the Polytechnic College, Madonna Inn, Pismo minent, and endangered airports are crying temporary fly-in chairman, made it all the Beach clamming, and Hearst castle. to be saved! Santa Clara Valley Chapter is way to the vicinity of Hearst's Ranch when Flying events scheduled for the SLO 99's: not without projects. the decision to return to King City for fuel 1) Acceptance of an invitation from the There's a hill north of the town of was made. Then it was too late to take the Santa Barbara chapter to fly down with Volcano, near an airport variously called lightless Champ to Solvang and back again them to Edwards Air Force Base for an Westover or Amador County, in the Sierra to San Jose . . . Women's Airline Transport educational tour. Nevada foothills. The hill is called Daffodil, Association president Irene Leverton has 2) Participation in April 28 CCAA meeting for reasons which were beautifully obvious been flying snow surveys out of Columbia. at the Holiday Inn, Santa Maria. to chapterites who flew over it March 19, "They put stakes on the most inaccessible 3) Hostesses at the May 5 national Ryan enroute to the monthly fly-in. Daffodil- places for us to go by at 90 MPH and full fly-in at the Paso Robles airport (25 to 40 watching was followed by an optional pic flaps in the Skylane — in the deepest Ryans expected). nic lunch at the airport, or lunch in the possible gorges," reports wide-eyed Irene, 4) SLO 99's have a standing, open in towns of Jackson or Sutter's Camp ... To no stranger to flying the Sierras . . Helpers vitation to participate with the SLO Pilots date. SCV Chapter has airlifted 10,000 of California's ecology are Jeanne and Association in their activities; for example pounds — that's five tons! — of medicines Dave McElhatton. who contributed $25 to — March 26 is the second annual Poker and medical supplies to Direct Relief Foun the state's pollution struggle, in turn for Run chairmanned byBob and Marci Barnet, dation's headquarters in Santa Barbara. which they received their auto license plate and April 16 is the second annual pilot up Another DRF flight was just taking off as emblazoned with 99-QB ... It was a long dating program with courtesy check flights this report was mailed, and still another wait for zero-zero Delta and Mayetta — your chance to get APT at no cost! was slated for April 22. Chapter members Behringer. The Behringer's aging 180, until Connie Brown and Kathy Sherman are going to Santa Barbara for whatever only recently even without a VOR receiver, very effectively raising money for 99 reasons also are carrying packages of responded heroically to Mayetta's coaxing projects via cookie sales at the airports. varying sizes to DRF's storeroom . . . Sole and, either because of zero-zero-Delta or in Dianna Slone is our welcome newest airplane to get to SBA on a recent DRF spite of it, Mayetta won her instrument member as a transfer from the Los Angeles flight was, ironically, a Cessna 150 flown by rating on March 19. chapter; her husband is a pilot with Swift Ann Geoffrion. Pat Roberts' Aztec turned Aire Lines which serves our central coast up with a recalcitrant attitude indicator on TUCSON CHAPTER area. that very IFR day, and our VFR types were Ginny Cook, Reporter Betty Warren has learned to fly a tail- logically grounded, so off with her 80 Last chance . . . Final call . . Get your dragger and is now working on aerobatics. Barbara Gafner from Paso Robles to Las Vegas. Nevada to meet her 350-mile cross country requirement for her commercial TUCSON TREASURE HUNT - MAY 5, 6 & 7 license; also has soloed in aerobatics via $1,000 IN CASH ENTRY FEE new Citaubra. Emily and Bill Cletsoway to Aspen. and trophies $20.00 Colorado for a week of skiing. BED 'N GRUB complete $25.00 Vel and Bard Kreider to Death Valley and FUN * FILLED * FIESTA ** FOR * FRUGAL * FLYERS San Diego. Jane Snow and Carol Hallett — each to Virginia Edwards, 2839 E. Blacklidge, Tucson, Az. 85716 Monterey. entry in . . . Tucson's Treasure Hunt is she is taking flying lessons at Hudgins and emergency trip in SKY to pick a stranded going to be the biggest . . . fun-filled fiesta getting prepared by Dick Leary for her Wally at St. John's, N.B. on a Maritime for frugal flyers . . . that you could imagine. commercial ticket. She is helping us Scout Tour, during the Air Strike — con Cash, trophies, prizes, gas awards, ding-bat welcome pilots at the FAA Aviation tacted two new members in Moncton and trophies, goofy gimmicks, costumes, old Seminar in April on Aircraft Maintenance Halifax . . . Postscript to the story — the Az cars, entertainment, competition, friend and Pre-flight procedures to be held at the tec ran into fierce headwinds returning to ship, a full paid up 3-day week-end for U of A. Montreal — trueing out at a spectacular 88 $25.00 each plus a low, low entry fee of kts . . . $20.00 for your plane. By the time you read Headlines in the local rag — "Boy-Friend this, there will probably only be a couple fo Jumps Out Of Plane — Afraid of Flying". . slots left ... so phone . . . Virginia Ed Well, we won't mention any names, but a wards, 602-325-2048 to find out if there is certain FCC member was on her way into a spot left for you. Guelph Airport “Meet the Bunch" with Guess who's number 1 entry in the daughter and friend — He bailed out at Hunt??? None other than our past gover 5000 ft. and arrived for lunch before they nor, Alberta Nicholson! It's a cinch number did!! 2 will have to try harder, she's Dee Olson. We hate to admit it, but sometimes we Among the first ten early birds to enter just aren't as sharp on the radio as we were: Shirley Tanner, Mary Painter, would like to be ... An ATC "Com Rosemarie Schoening, Elaine Brady, Pat FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER munications Workshop" has been set up Roberts, and Evelyn Lundstrom. Shirley Allen, Reporter with this in mind ... A second Session has Norma Wilcox, chief flight instructor for At least one Runway was active at Sim- been scheduled for late April . . . Margaret Norma's Flight School at Ryan Field, is coe Airport last week — about a dozen Marland reports keen interest in this sponsoring a unique contest. All members of the local Flying Club held a program, even the News Reporters stayed housewife's who take a $5.00 skating party on 06, Jackie Frampton repor to the very end of the presentations . . . familiarization ride and who if they win will ted .. . Barbara Brotherton had her leg cast Worthy of consideration as a Chapter go on to private, are eligible in a drawing to removed the day before she and Tom left project? be held on April 16th, 1972 during the ex for the Bahamas in their Commanche . . . Congratulations to Lois Apperley on get perimental Aircraft Show, where Norma will Daphne Schiff also sporting a cast, ting her Commercial License — Josh award the course, resulting in a Solo Cer acquired while skiing in Aspen, Colorado Rogers, Carole's 49-1 /2er, his Helicopter tificate. Norma is now commuting to (hope we can get back to flying soon — it's ticket . . . our Gail Stanfield is aiming to fly Nogales, Az. twice a week to accommodate much safer!) . . . Among those who have that pink traffic helicopter for CKEY this several students living there. left the slopes for warmer climes — Ann year. Almost a dozen DRF shipments of drugs McLean to Hawaii and now recuperating in have been received and relayed to PHX, by Florida, Julia Trent and 49-1 ,2er John Virginia Edwards, Lorraine Yocum and taking a well deserved break in Mexico Patsy Brooks. In case you haven't heard now that the final episodes of “Jalna" have the pet name for the Brook’s Beech Baron, been filmed . . . Heather, Mike Sifton and it's “Baron Grinnit" . . . Travels include, boys heading for Barbados during the win Judy and Jim Preble flying to San Diego for ter school vacation . . . Edith and Wally the reunion of the Marana Pilots, and to Denny finally got to Arizona . , . News from Denver to visit their son. Jayne and Bill member-at-large Wendy Smith — enthused Hunter to Trinidad, and Lum and Virginia about glider flying to 4500 ft. in Australia on CONNECTICUTT — MAINE Edwards to San Diego, also for the Marana her second attempt — Wendy will be com MASSACHUSETTS — NEW HAMPSHIRE Reunion. pleting her round the world trip via Europe RHODE ISLAND — VERMONT Welcome to Judith Andrews from the in a year's time . . . New Chapter on our Aloha Chapter. Here visiting her parents, East Coast??? Edith Denny on an

CONNECTICUT CHAPTER Connie MacLeish, Reporter At a recent meeting hostessed by Mary Arkansas' Best in Avionics — Scribner, we were treated to a slide presen RADAIR - NARCO - KING - BENDIX - BONZER tation of "Old Timer” aviation post cards presented by Mrs. Alphea Driscoll of Wind Arkansas' Best in Autopilots — sor, Connecticut, and her husband. Business discussion primarily concerned MITCHELL - BENDIX - ARC/CESSNA - PIPER the AWNEAR (All Woman New England Air Race) to be held May 5, 6, 7, at Windham Airport, Windham, Connecticut, and spon Cessna sored by the Connecticut chapter. Deadline for entry is April 20,1972, and entry kit of $1 U i e q e t may be obtained from the Registration Chairman, Marcia Spakoski, 65 Valley Road, Groton, C onnecticut 06340. Mary Scribner recently attended the AVIONICS DIVISION 375-9891

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Qccch 0 ircraft Corporation Wichita, Kansas 67201 Federal Aviation Administration symposium must have kept the crowds away) had a flew in and enjoyed the new London on area navigation at the Washington great time touring Disney World. Towers restaurant on the field. Hilton in Washington, D.C. John Shaeffer Marcia Spakoski, working with John Hank Szeflinski, Chief of the Worcester gave the opening address and speakers in Graham, F.A.A. Accident Prevention Control Tower, showed us an FAA film on cluded William Flener, James Rudolph, Specialist, presented another "Movie Night the importance of filing a VFR flight plan Governor Reed and Astronaut McDavitt. for Pilots" at Trumbull Airport, Groton, Con and the help and reassurance a DF steer Mary, who has lately become a licensed necticut, and introduced the vertigo chair. can be to a disoriented pilot or one caught realtor, found her flying experience to be of in adverse conditions. EASTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER value when a transaction requiring an im Our guests, June Kelly, Susanne Brooks. Lucille Flynn, Reporter mediate signature was consummated Nan Foulke, Alice Foeh, and Mary Guy Millie Doremus and Marie Lepore had because of her ability to locate the client joined us as we formed small groups to just returned from the Virgin Islands, some 200 miles distant, obtain his signature visit the Control Tower. We observed the Georgia Pappas was in Greece, Billie and return within a matter of hours, by Dappler Direction Finder in action. Carol Downing on her way to Texas, Ripley Miller plane, of course. Stites and Sandi Silverbush especially en was at the Margaret Mead Race Clinic, so A long week end in Florida was enjoyed joyed the action when their husbands we weren't too sure what the attendance by Evelyn Kropp who flew down in her cooperated and approached the field on would be at our Chapter meeting on March Arrow with her son and Jerry Gardiner. practice DF steers. 11, at Worcester Airport. The day was so They landed at Herndon Airport in Orlando Eveline Cooney from the Hudson Valley lovely, though, many of the 23 who came and, in spite of very cold weather, (which Chapter, gave us a pleasant surprise when she stopped at DRH and joined us for lunch. Cora Clark, our APT Ch., is busy plan Flying ATTENTION 99's ning an early June wedding. With her tight schedule, she ll welcome her co-chairman Sue Linsley's efforts to get everyone APT by June 1st. Those of us who have earned VOR We know you're pleased as we are that the little buttons will be eligible for prizes Manual $1.25 our new Magazine Format is attracting from both our chapter chairman, Virginia national advertisers. The most compact, complete pocket Bonesteel and our Section Governor, Fran guide to flying VOR. 55 pages. Please show your interest by respond Porter. Clearly illustrated. Easy to read and Again this year, we voted to support the understand. Send check or money ing when coupons or business replies are Powder Puff Derby, AE Scholarship Fund order, no stamps or COD’S, to available. Bendix Avionics Division, Dept. and the NIFA (National Intercollegiate 39 0 P.O. Box 9414, Let them know we see their ads in Flying Activities). With Spring Sectional, Fort Lauderdale, penOIX^ 99 News. Florida 33310. AWNEAR, co-sponsoring an FAA Country Fair, and an Airmarking date coming up. we expect a very busy spring indeed!

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