INTERNATIONAL WOMEN PILOTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NINETY-NINES INC.

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum VOL. XXIII NO. 3 "G iv e W in g s to Y o ur D r e a m s " A Project to Benefit the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum Home Restoration

Give Wings to Your Dreams has been created especially for the Amelia Earhart Birthday Centennial/by Midwest artist, Diana Augustine Heckman. This delightful image captures the essence of Amelia smiling on two spirited young girls with dreams of taking flight in their homemade aircraft. Above Amelia's birthplace home, on the warm Kansas wind, you'll catch a glimpse of her three most notable planes — the orange Friendship, red Lockheed Vega, and fateful Lockheed Electra. Look closely and you'll find Amelia's first plane, the bright yellow Kinner Canary. Avid Amelia history buffs will be able to identify significant letters and numbers in the famous aviatrix's life and career — such as her birthdate, year of "Give Wings to Your Dreams" her disappearance, the 99s, and her plane's identification numbers. Marilyn Copeland, Past by Diana Augustine-Heckman International President of the 99s and Chairwoman of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Board of Trustees, states, "We are delighted Diana has created this special limited edition print for 16"x20" Framed - s130 the benefit of the birthplace interior restoration project." Give Wings to Your Dreams will A Limited Edition of 999 touch the hearts of many and lift spirits to a place where dreams take flight. Quality framed with brass plaque, conservation glass, mats, and backing.

Fram es — Your choice...Gold or Oak. T-Shirts - s15

Adult - S, M, L, or XL (XXL add ’2) M at C olors - Your choice...Navy with Gold (A), Long Sleeve T-Shirts - s20 Green with Gold (B), or Buff with Green (C). Adult - S, M, L, or XL (XXL add *2) About the Artist- Mugs - s10each Diana's beautiful, nostalgic paintings are To order the prints, rendered in a "Personal Realistic" style, drawing the viewer in and evoking a sense t-shirts, or mugs call: of warmth and joy. The award winning artist has enjoyed national recognition 1- 800- 344-0708 through magazine covers, limited edition J.Franklin Gallery prints, and other published works. In 1993 3605 Beck • St. Joseph, MO 64506 Shipping/handling charges extra. she was inducted into the International Museum and Artist's We accept MC/Visa/Discover/AmExp. Registration Association, Washington, D.C. 99 NEWS The International Women Pilots Magazine (ISSN 0273-608x) INTERNATIONAL Published by THE NINETY-NINES'INC. International Organization of Women Pilots A Delaware Nonprofit Corporation WOMEN PILOTS Organized November 2, 1929 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NINETY-NINES® INC. International Headquarters Box 965, 7100 Terminal Drive May/June 1997 Volume 23, No. 3 Oklahoma City, OK 73159, USA 405-685-7969 Fax: 405-685-7985 COVER: Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Atchison, Kansas. e-mail: 102126,[email protected] www: http://www.ninely-nines.org.

Loretta Gragg, Executive Director Cindy Rusher, Classified Advertising Sales President’s Perspective Woman of the Year in Aviation Editorial Committee hy Lois Erickson ...... Lois Erickson, Pat Ward and Carolyn Carpp by Elizabeth Matarese ... . 13 Lu Hollander, Editorial Consultant AE Birthplace Museum and Part III - Staggerwing Beech Betty Rowley, Editor 100th Birthday Celebration )im Simpson, Art Director Commemorative Tour by Marilyn Copeland Tom Hutchinson, Coordinator by Chris St. Onge ...... 14 PATRIC ROWLEY PUBLISHING and Brooks Powell ...... 6 807 N. Waco, Suite 22, Wichita, KS 67203 Fax:316-263-7350 Second Floor Museum ...... 15 Convention ’9 7 ...... 9 DISPLAY ADVERTISING SALES lohn Shoemaker New Members ...... 15 Village Press, Traverse City, Mich. World Flights of the ’60s 1-800-773-7798, Ext. 3317 by Gene Nora Jessen . . . . 1 0 Sun ’n Fun World Flight ’97 ...... 11 by Barbara Sierchio ...... 16

Woman in Flight Conference 13 Careers by Karen Kahn 17

The 99s Annual International Convention, July 9-13, Portland, Maine

GRASS ROOTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lois Erickson President Section and Chapter News/Races and Rallies/ Books/Ratings and Wings Pat Ward Vice President Letters / New Horizons/Classified Advertising...... 18-24 Beverley Sharp Treasurer STATEMENT OF EDITORIAL POLICY Carolyn Carpp Secretary The opinions expressed in the articles presented in Directors: Connie Wilds, Cathie Mayr, The International Women Pilots Maga­ Joy Parker-Blackwood, Mary Wunder zine are those of the authors and shall not be construed to represent the policies or opinions of The Ninety-Nines® Inc. Deadline: 9th of month preceding date of publication: Dec. 9, Feb. Past President: Joyce W ells 9, Apr. 9, June 9, Aug. 9 and Oct. 9. Spelling of proper names is proofed against information submitted. All photographs submitted are returned to 99s Headquarters. COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS United States: Mid-Atlantic: Gayl Henze 99 News/The International Women Pilots Magazine is published bimonthly by The Ninety-Nines, New England: Martha Dunbar Inc., the International Organization of Women Pilots, at 4300 Amelia Earhart Rd, Oklahoma City, New York/New jersey: Charlotte Shawcross OK 73159. The price of a yearly subscription of $9 is included in the annual dues of The Ninety- North Central: Linda Neumann Nines' members. Nonprofit second class postage permit at Oklahoma City, OK, and additional Northwest: Nancy Jensen mailing offices. South Central: Dorothy Dickerhoof Southeast: Vicki Lynn Sherman Neither The Ninety-Nines® Inc., nor the Editor nor the Publisher can accept any responsibility for Southwest: Diane Pirman the correctness or accuracy of the matters printed herein or for any opinions expressed. Opinions Canada: of the Editor or contributors do not necessarily represent the position of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. East Canada: Grace Moffit Publisher reserves the right to reject any material submitted for publication. Copy submitted for West Canada: Sonja Wilford publication shall become the property of The Ninety-Nines and shall not be returned. Articles Arabian: Monica Hackett submitted with accompanying pictures w ill receive publication preference. Pictures will be re­ Australian: Mary O'Brien turned to Ninety-Nines Headquarters in Oklahoma City for its Archives. British: Aileen Egan Annual Dues: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Caribbean: Francesca Davis U.S. - $55 Canada - $47 The International Women Pilots Far East: Rikako Sugiura Carpenter Overseas -$44 (U.S. dollars) Magazine/99 News, The Ninety-Nines® Finnish: Mila Maarit Kempas One-time initiation fee: $10 Inc., Box 965, 7100 Terminal Drive India: Chanda Sawant Budhabhatti Non-member subscription rates: U S.: $20 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 USA Israeli: Rina Levinson-Adler Canada and other countries: $30 (U.S. dollars) New Zealand: Pamela Marion Adams Copyright 1997 PERPETUAL CALENDAR

15-17 — 2nd International Ladies Cup, 7-8 — AWTAR Powder Puff Derby 50-Year 1997 Eindhoven Airport, The Netherlands, (Entry Reunion. Palm Springs, Calif., Hilton Hotel, MAY deadline, May 31) Thea Geris-Vogels, 00-31- Barbara Evans, Phone/Fax 510-736-1795, or 30 — Southeast Section Poker Run, 77-466-2255, or Fax 00-31-77-466-1364 Marian Prophett, 619-272-7914/ terminus point, Orlando (Florida) Executive 23 — Maple Leaf Poker Run, London, Ontario Fax 619-272-6155 (ORL), Tamra Sheffman, 305-674-0495, or Canada, Betty Ellison, 519-439-3564 Reba Ludlow. 904-285-8026 DECEMBER 24 — Mt. Sterling Aviation Annual Fly-in and 8-11 — Convention of International Council 30-6/1 — 28th Annual llliNines Air Derby, of Air Shows, Las Vegas, Nev., 517-782-2424 Vermillion County Airport, Danville, III., Illinois Airshow, Mt Sterling, Ky., 606-498-1000 Chapter, Mary Panczyszyn, 847-729-1309 SEPTEMBER 1998 JUNE 11-14 — Reno Air Races, Reno, Nev. APRIL 8 — Wisconsin Chapter Pancake Break­ 19-20 — Sunflower Rally, Mid-Continent 8-12 — First Asia/Pacific Conference, fast Fly-in, Watertown, Wis., Linda Airport, Wichita, Kan., Carol Lanning, Queenstown, New Zealand, hosted by the Neumann, 414-649-5079 316-722-4492 New Zealand Airwomen’s Association, Fax 64-3-312-5818 13-14 — 1997 Buckeye Air Rally, Sporty's 19-21 — Southwest Section Meeting, Clermont County Airport, Batavia, Ohio (Rain Hi-Desert 99s, Victorville, Calif., Margaret ATTENTION: date, June 15). Sylvia Sears, 216-235-5274 Bolton, 760-247-2756 GOVERNORS AND CHAPTER CHAIRS 14 — Pennridge Airport Super Saturday, 23-25 — National Business Aircraft To list your 99s events on this calendar (FAA Seminars), Perkasie, Pa., Laurie Forte, Association, Dallas, Texas page, send information to: 215-345-8917 26-28 — Mile High Air Derby, Denver, Colo., Carolyn Carpp 14-15 — Evelyn Sharp Days -1997, Evelyn to Aztec (Farmington), N.M., Colorado Chapter, International Date Coordinator Sharp Field, Ord, Neb. Al Baeder, 308-728- Gretchen Jahn, 303-450-6557 11021 NE 123rd Lane #116 3128, or Heloise Bresley, 308-728-3000 Kirkland, WA 98034 U.S.A. OCTOBER Fax 425-823-9799 15-22 — Paris Air Show, Paris, France [email protected] 2-4 — National Conference of Silver Wings 20-21 — Forest of Friendship, Atchison, Fraternity, for those who soloed more than 25 Please indicate the name and location of the Kan., Fay Gillis Wells, 703-960-4632 years ago, Marriott North Central Hotel, event and the name, phone and fax num­ Atlanta, Ga„ 1-800-554-1437 bers of the contact. Deadlines for info are: 24-27 — Air Race Classic, Boise, Idaho, to Dec. 9, Feb. 9, Apr. 9, June 9, Aug. 9 and Knoxville, Tenn., Pauline Glasson, 3-5 — North Central Section Meeting, Oct. 9. 512-289-1101 or fax, 512-289-6034 Rochester, Minn., Elaine Morrow, 612-955-2802 JULY 8-12 — American Bonanza Society FUTURE 99 NEWS 9-13 — The Ninety-Nines International Convention, Wichita, Kan., Nancy Johnson, • July/August issue will focus on past AE Convention, Portland, Maine, Mary Tait, 316-945-6913 207-935-4266 Scholarships winners, what they’re doing now, 23-25 — AOPA Expo '97, Orlando Fla., how they got there. 18-20 — Aerocamp for Girl Scouts, Marriott's Orlando World Center Rochester N.Y., Sponsored by EAA Chapter • September/October will bring a review of the 44, Bob Barrett, 716-244-6695 31-11/1 — Third Annual SLO Derby, central activities at the Second Floor Museum at coast of California, San Luis Obispo Chapter, Ninety-Nines Headquarters. 21-26 — Climb of Amelia Earhart Peak, Heather Heaps, 805-528-5237 Sierra Mountains, Yosemite National Park, • November/December plans to feature pilots Calif., Livermore Valley/Monterey Bay 31-11/2 — Southeast Section Meeting, who fly for the airlines and the schools who Chapters, Donna Crane-Bailey, Victoria Wiltsie, 305-232-2718, or Bobbi trained them, what it takes to be an airline pi­ 408-688-9760 Lichtiger, 305-444-3458 lot, etc. 24-26 — Amelia Earhart Birthday Centen­ NOVEMBER nial Celebration, Atchison, Kan., Stan If you have stories you can share related to 7-8 — Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting, Lawson, 800-234-1854, or Marilyn Copeland, these themes, we would like to hear from you. 816-246-4671 Engleside Hotel, Stauton, Va., Sara Fultz, —The Editor 540-886-2027 26-27 — Torrance Air Fair 1997, Torrance, Calif,, Nancy Clinton, 310-325-7223 N O T A M 30-8/5 — Oshkosh '97 EAA Convention, Oshkosh, Wis., Cathie Mayr, 414-648-5092 Intent to Seek Election It’s time to start thinking about nominations for next year’s elections. Your AUGUST Intent to Seek Election form is available from Governors and Chapter Chair­ 8-9 — Okie Derby, Oklahoma Chapter, Wiley men. You will need to send five copies to 99s Headquarters in Oklahoma City Post Airport, Oklahoma City, Okla., Phyllis and one by airmail to Barbara Collins, Nominating Committee Chairman, P.O. Miller, 405-721-2573 Box 185, Glen Osmond 5064, South Australia. Deadline is Nov. 30. 8-11 — Palms to Pines Air Race, Santa Monica, Calif., to Prineville, Ore., Claire Walters, 310-397-2731 AE Memorial Career Scholarships To receive an application form for an AE Memorial Career Scholarship, send 14-17 — Northwest Section Meeting, Ridpath Hotel, Spokane, Wash., Barbara a stamped, self-addressed legal-size envelope to Headquarters. Send your re­ Mayfield, 509-447-2174 quest after June 1 and before Dec. 1. If you have questions, contact Charlene Falkenberg, Chairman of AEMSF Trustees, by phone/fax at 219-942-8887 or Prodigy ID-KCXH81 A. PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE! Past - Present - Future

Recently, I’ve had the plea­ enthusiasts, pilots and business people came together to celebrate sure of attending a number of avia- past, present and future. Lois Erickson tion-related gatherings as your of­ Another ongoing effort is the enthusiastic work to complete ficial representative, and meeting many enthusiastic individuals the Second Floor Museum at Headquarters, once again working who have a common bond ... a fascination with aviation, a love to build a future repository for our yesterdays. Teamwork is of flying and a dedication to the preservation of the stories about making this happen! those who made aviation history. The Ninety-Nines have a history rich in documented accom­ At the Women in Aviation Conference in Dallas, I had the plishments of many women who have broken ground for all of privilege of representing The Ninety-Nines and accepting for us. Newer pilots, and students aspiring to a future career in avia­ our first president, Amelia Earhart, her induction into the Women tion and aerospace, look to those of us who have been privileged in Aviation Hall of Fame. to fly in any capacity to give them the support In Tucson, Arizona, I was a presenter at the Together and encouragement they need to make it happen. first Women in Flight Conference held at the Ari­ Someone once passed us the torch, and now it zona Aerospace Museum. Chanda Budhabhatti, Everyone is up to us to pass it on to future generations. As Governor of the India Section Ninety-Nines, and busy as our present lives may be, can any of us representatives of the Indian government dedi­ Accomplishes refuse to do so and still look in the mirror every cated a new area honoring the contributions of day and think that someone else should do it? Indian pilots to the world of aviation as we know More There is no “Mikie” to spread the word or do the it today. The conference was aimed at encourag­ work for us. We who have earned our wings have ing girls to pursue educational goals which would ...nothing is a responsibility to honor the past, contribute to prepare them for future careers in aviation and the present and work toward a positive future for aerospace. impossible. the young women who will follow us. Recently, the Oklahoma Chapter 99s partici- ______As your president, I am challenging you to pated in a three-hour session at the Oklahoma Air make certain that history will show that our ef­ & Space Museum for more than 80 young girls from grade school forts to create opportunities in aviation and aerospace for women to high school age. They were celebrating 99 Linda Finch’s ef­ of all ages and ethnic origins were not in vain. I believe in today fort to fly Amelia Earhart’s last flight successfully. and the work we hope to do, and the sure reward that the future In every instance, the focus was on the relationship of past holds because we, as 99s, cared enough to stay the course and and present to the future. At each gathering, it was readily ap­ lead the way. parent that positive attitudes create positive people; people who At spring Section Meetings, members will once again have know that enthusiasm about what they have done, and are do­ gathered to take care of organization business, renew old friend­ ing, can make a big difference. Attitudes are contagious! Is yours ships and make new ones. In our diversity is a unity of purpose worth catching? and meaning which we must relate to others in the aviation in­ This summer, the dustry and the com­ Amelia Earhart Birth­ munities in which we place Museum will be live and work. rededicated as we join The message I am with the citizens of sending you today, is Atchison, Kansas, in that when there is celebrating Amelia’s nothing to lose hy try­ 100th birthday. As part ing, and a great deal of the events leading to gain if successful, up to the birthday cel­ by all means try! As ebration, the Birthplace we honor the PAST, Trustees recently spon­ live in the PRESENT, sored a one-day event and prepare for the featuring fashions FUTURE, let the worn by early pioneers. world know you are The funds raised will 99s at the Women in Aviation Conference in Dallas — Joyce Hilchie, Jacqueline Boyd, proud to be a part of be used to help restore Fran Grant, Chanda Budhabhatti, President Lois Erickson, Briyankia Johri, Treasurer the most dynamic the interior of the Beverley Sharp and Lois Feigenbaum. group of w om en in home. Again, aviation the world—The 99s. o HOUSE GIFTED TO The Amelia Earhart 99s Because of the Birthplace Museum Allingham’s involve­ BY MARILYN COPELAND. AEBM Chairman. ment with The 99s and Assisted by AE Trustee Brooks Powell the International Forest of Friendship, also lo­ cated in Atchison, he Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, located at 223 Evah Cray, a promi­ N. Terrace in Atchison, Kansas, is a wood-frame Gothic nent Atchisonian, ap­ Tax deductible contributions for AEBM Revival cottage built in 1861, with a rear brick Italianate proached Dr. Eugene may be sent to: Marilyn Copeland, 117 T R. Briback to gift the addition built in 1873. Amelia’s grandfather, Judge Alfred Otis, S.W. Winterpark Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO had the home built for his bride, Amy Harres. With a bird’s-eye home to the organiza­ 64081, or to Richard Senecal, treasurer. view of the Missouri River and distant vistas beyond, it’s easy to tion. He agreed and AEBM. 817 Santa Fe, Atchison, KS imagine how such a view might enhance dreams of flying for gave $100,000 to The 66002. the young Amelia. 99s for this purpose. Amelia was born in the southwest bedroom on the second With $90,000. The 99s floor of the home on July 24, 1897. Until about 1909, Amelia purchased the birthplace in December 1984; the remaining and her sister Muriel spent most of their time with their grand­ $10,000 was used to begin much-needed repairs. parents; their parents moved frequently, as her father was a law­ yer for several railroads. The childhood years with their grand­ EXTERIOR RESTORATION parents were happy ones with books, animals and outdoor fun Fundraising efforts both within The 99s’ organization and filling their days. among local residents of Atchison have continued since the gift. Both grandparents passed away in 1912, and the house passed A professional architectural study was prepared by architect through several owners until 1956, when it was purchased by Dean W. Graves, FA1A, as the first step toward seeking funding Paul and Winney Allingham. In 1971 it was nominated and ac­ grants to begin serious restoration. cepted for the National Historic Register. The Allinghams died While extensive repairs had been ongoing since The 99s ac­ within days of each other in 1984, leaving no children or provi­ quired the home, actual exterior restoration became evident in sion for the house. 1994 when the rear porch on the southwest corner was com­ pleted. A grant from the Kansas Heritage Trust, Kansas Historical Society, for $75,000 was received and 99s and local citizens set about to raise the matching funds. Architect Graves updated his original restoration study and extensive exterior restoration be­ gan in earnest with new wood and copper roofs. Vinyl siding covering the original structure was removed and wood siding underneath restored and painted.

COMMEMORATIVE PRINT CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL Recognized Midwest artist Diana Augustine Heckman was commissioned to create an original painting, "Give Wings to Your Dreams,” that will be donated to the Mu­ seum and remain on permanent display there. (See inside front cover.) The delightful scene captures the essence of Amelia smil­ ing on two spirited young girls with dreams of taking flight in their homemade aircraft. In the sky above her birthplace, flying in the warm Kansas wind, are three of AE's most notable planes: the orange Friendship, the red Lockheed Vega and the fateful Lockheed Electra. From this painting. 999 limited edition prints will be made and sold to provide funds for ongoing restoration and preservation For more information about the commemorative print Muriel Morrissey posing in front of statue honoring her sister in and artist, contact Diana Augustine Heckman at 1988 in North Hollywood, California. Photo courtesy o f Lockheed 1-800-344-0708. Aeronautical Systems Co. Exterior windows were restored and hand-crafted wood storm windows were installed. Chimneys were repaired and gutters and trim were repaired or restored. Sidewalks and concrete too near the foundation were removed and new brick sidewalks and steps were built. (Personalized bricks will continue to be sold, which will provide some ongoing funding for restoration and preservation.)

INTERIOR RESTORATION New private caretaker’s quarters, located at the rear of the second floor in the unused space in the attic and a bedroom, were completed in 1996. Since interior photographs were not available for reference, credentialed architectural historian Bar­ bara Anderson was retained to provide historical accuracy. Inte­ rior preservation and restoration are well underway. Fashion Show Chairman Marilyn Copeland. President Lois Installation of central air conditioning is completed and will Erickson and Past President Lois Feigenhaum at AE Fashion Show enable the museum to maintain a stable atmosphere to preserve in Kansas City. furnishings and memorabilia, as well as provide visitor comfort. All of the deteriorated wallpaper has been removed and consul­ AEBM BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW tations with experts in historic wall covering and upholstery have More than 175 guests recently enjoyed viewing a new Amelia been scheduled. The woodwork has been faux grained (as it was Earhart exhibit for the Birthplace Museum, as well as the Birth­ when Amelia lived in the home) by a firm with extensive expe­ day Centennial exhibit from the Atchison Chamber of Commerce rience working in the Kansas State Capitol and historic resi­ and Centennial Committee, at a luncheon in Kansas City. dences. Eight professional models paraded down a mock airplane runway constructed, lighted and marked by the Kansas City Young Architects. They wore elegant vintage fashions from the University of Missouri Kansas City Fashion Collection main­ tained by Fashion Group, International, whose member Dorothy Maloney, a Northeast Kansas Chapter, narrated. Futuristic fash­ ions by John Dawbarn, a Hallmark Cards artist, concluded the show with an upbeat, “Let’s go flying,” mood. A number of other volunteers assisted to create an event that generated great public relations and fundraising results.

IT TAKES TEAMWORK! From the beginning in 1984 when the house was gifted to The 99s to the present day, hundreds of volunteers have patiently made small and large contributions of time, energy and ideas along with financial resources. Their efforts, along with ours today and those who will undoubtedly move this project into its AEBM float at St. Patrick's Day parade in Atchison. Kansas. tomorrows, have contributed to its success.

CHURCH SERVICE TO HONOR AMELIA BENEFIT AUCTION AND ST. PAT’S PARADE FLOAT The church that Amelia Earhart’s maternal grandfather Alfred March 15 was an important day. Furnishings in the house not G. Otis helped found will honor Amelia during the AE Birthday of the 1897-1909 period were included in an auction benefiting Centennial. Trinity Episcopal Church will host a Celebratory the home. The same day, the AEBM earned a second place tro­ Eucharist with special intentions for Amelia on Sunday, July 27 phy in the local St. Patrick’s Day parade with its entry — AE at 10 a.m. at 300 S. 5th St. A reception will follow the service impersonator Sondra Ridgeway, a Northeast Kansas Chapter 99 and the parish registry book which includes the entry of Am elia’s and a mockup of the home created by Colorado 99 Bonita Ades christening date, will be on display. and 49 1/2 Jon.

It’s Not Too Late to Help It’s not too late to make your contribution to complete A recent contributor (not a 99) wrote, “I feel the AE home interior restoration and provide ongoing preservation for this is a national treasure and I am so glad that it is being restored. 99s’ jewel. (See boxed details for sending your contribution.) Many people are fascinated about the AE history and are sure And if you have furnishings appropriate to the 1897-1909 to visit. It is important that it be in good condition when they era you wish to donate, please call 816-554-2567. All con­ see it.” tributions are tax deductible. AE BIRTHDAY ACTIVITIES Thursday, July 24. Evening: The following Chapters, businesses, schools and Giant birthday party. People in individuals have contributed to the AEBM recently. turn-of-the-century attire will be Thanks for all the great support. strolling about, the entire mall will take on a nostalgic turn-of- Navigator’s Club ($1,000 or more) the-century flavor. There will be Bea and George Balaban a bistro, beer garden and foods — Memorial for Bea's sister, Francis Marie Lee from around the world. People of Lois Fiegenbaum all ages can join in games from Ladd and Karen Seaberg Amelia’s era. AMELIA EARHART Birthday Centennial Chapters Friday, July 25. A world of food Dallas Chapter 1 8 9 7 - 1 9 9 7 choices on the streets, a parade El Paso Chapter of decorated boats on the river, Atchison, Kansas Fullerton Chapter antique airplanes in the sky. Mili­ Galivan Chapter tary bands and B-l bomber and fighter plane fly-bys will give Greater Kansas City Chapter memorial for Bud Tuley the evening an all-American atmosphere, plus there will be Texas Dogwood Chapter spectacular fireworks and a laser light show choreographed to music. Street dances will keep the merriment going into the wee Businesses, organizations and schools hours. AEBM Auction contributors Saturday, July 26. Book signings by AE authors; a display in AEBM Vintage Fashion Show/Luncheon contributors Mary Jo Baum, Montage Salon Memorial Hall with a cockpit from a Lockheed Electra airplane. Bosberg Valentine Radford Public Relations AE Earthwork by Stan Herd will be dedicated at Warnock Lake. Central Franklin School AE Birthplace Museum will be dedicated. Linda Finch fly-by. John Dawbem Designs Executive Beechcraft, Kansas City Sunday, July 27. Sunrise service at the Amelia Earhart Dorothy Malone and Fashion Earthwork, festivities all day along the mall; an airshow at Amelia Group, International Earhart Airport and a hot air balloon liftoff at Warnock Lake. Kansas Aircraft Corp. Inc.. Michele Stauffer Kansas City Downtown Airport For information about the Centennial Celebration, contact the Kansas City Young Architects Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-234-1854. Old Atchison Home Owners Association Betty Jean Stanford Ground Schools Norm Rice, Unique Events Catering Sprint BOOKS BY AMELIA 20 hrs 40 mins —Our Flight in the Friendship. Putnam’s Sons, New York-London, 1928. Reprint: Arno Press, New York, 1980. Individuals

The Fun o f It — Random records of Amelia’s own flying and Joyce Allen Agnes Kramer women in aviation. Brewer, Warren & Putnam, New York, 1932. Virginia Ball Larry D. Lawrence Reprints: Academy Chicago, Chicago, 1977. Gale Research Com­ Zilpha Ball Pam Liewer pany, Detroit, 1975. Brenda Barnett Craig A. Miller Last Flight. Harcourt, Brace & Company, New York, 1937. Re­ Vernon L. Erisman Misty L. Miller print: Harbrace (paperback edition), Harcourt Brace, New York. Paula Fiorucci Kathryn Moxley 1965. Timothy J. Gerardy Jean Murray Kathryn Hach-Darrow Christine E. Olson SOME OF THE MANY BOOKS ABOUT AMELIA Judith Hackman Pamela S. Preston Courage is the Price by Muriel Earhart Morrissey. McCormick- Robin L. Haskins Annette Pummel Armstrong, Wichita, Kansas, 1963. A biography and family Mel Hauk Susan Ripple chronicle. Kathy D. Hines Becky Roland Amelia, Pilot in Pearls, by Shirley Dobson Gilroy, Link Press, Helen Holdbird Luana Schneider Publishers, McLean, Virginia, 1985. Lavon M. Housh Laurie Stephenson Tedd Hurt Judith J. Taylor Women Aloft, Valerie Moolman and the editors of the Time-Life Ruth Jenkins Joe Turner Books, Alexandria, Virginia, 1981. Judith Jones Linda D. Underwood Amelia, My Courageous Sister, by Muriel Earhart Morrissey and Connie Kasl Mary Weholz Carol Osborne. Osborne Publishing Co., Santa Clara, California, Wayne Kaufmanschmidt Bridget Weishaar 1987. Alixis Koehler Sky Pioneer, by Corinne Szabo, National Geographic Society. Dis­ tributed by Publishers Group West, 1997. CONVENTION Maine-ly PORTLAND: A lot of fun PFun ...fora little city

" A city that is quite charming with everything within com­ fortable walking distance of the convention hotel, which I feel is a great p lu s /' — Martha Dunbar, Governor, New England Section

Convention highlights Brief review of speakers Tours By Mary Tait, Co-chairman • Mary Wunder - Life in the Controller’s 1. Whale Watching Cruise 2. Brunswick Naval Air Station There are two new and exciting happenings Cage 3. Historical City Tour planned for the Maine-ly Fun 1997 Conven­ 4. Kennebunkport Day Trip tion. • Ann Wood-Kelly - Will describe her flying career 5. Microbrewery Tour 49 1/2's meetings 6. Narrow Gauge Railway, Casablanca The 49 l/2s will, for the first time, have Harbour, Cruise, Portland Head Light organizational meetings where they will dis­ • Greg Feith - Searching for clues in major aircraft crashes 7. Ogunquit, Nubble Lighthouse, Perkins cuss activities they would like to participate in Cove at conventions and the possibility of renaming themselves. • Donna Moore - Accessing the power within oneself Tours are also conducted by the U.S. Light­ house Society to visit some of the 71 light­ Mystery Fly-out • Robyn Williams - Test pilot houses that still exist along the challenging and Also, for the first time, there will be a Mys­ often perilous Maine coastline. tery Fly-out on Sunday, July 13. During the • FAA Safety Seminar - Aviation Survival by Covention, various “hints” as to the destina­ Flarold Jones Seaplane rating tion will be left for members to find and try to Those who want to get a seaplane rating figure out where they will be headed. During See your March/April issue before or after the convention, should contact the week, pilots can plan if they are going to Mary Tait for information. participate and if they would like to have some o f 99 News for a com plete other 99s join them on this all-day adventure. schedule of events, a de­ White water rafting There will be so much going on, so many Reservations can be made either prior to or fun things to get involved in that you’ll have scription of tours and most after the convention at Wilderness Expeditions, to choose which ones you want to participate importantly, the registration Kennebec River, 800-825-9453; Unicom Ex­ in! peditions, Kennebec River 800-UNICORN or Registrations made after May 25 or on-site form . Penobscot River 800-UNICORN; and North­ carry a $50 late fee. ern Outdoors, Jackman, Maine, 800-765-7238.

Eastern New England Chapter A gorgeous queen-size quilt, handmade by Chapter mem­ bers, will be raffled off at the International Convention in July. Comprised of 16 large and 24 smaller squares, surrounding a colorful compass rose. Each large square has a different avia­ tion theme. Avid quilter Susan Beauregard is responsible for the idea and participating members have worked on their as­ signed squares individually. They met periodically at the home of Chapter Chair Pat Theberge to assemble the squares and to do the finish work. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. They will be avail­ able at the ENE Fly Market table at Convention, or they can be ordered in advance by sending a check to Pat payable to ENE 99s at 31 Davis St., Lawrence, MA 01843. —Katharine Barr Jerrie, sticking more to Amelia’s route Anniversaries seem to attract signifi­ World Flights along the equator. Of the two, Joan Smith’s cant commemoratives, and so did the 30th scenario made more sense, since her Piper anniversary of Amelia’s 1937 flight. Ann of the Sixties Apache had two engines and she was the Pellegreno’s airplane mechanic Lee more experi­ Koepke men­ enced, profes­ tioned in 1962 BY GENE NORA JESSEN sional pilot. On th at h e ’d a c ­ Idaho Chapter the other hand, quired a “bas­ the airplane ket c a se ” er husband’s light-hearted was old and Lockheed 10, a response to a plaintive cry of M urphy’s Law sister ship to momentary boredom in 1963 led H was firmly in Amelia’s, and Jerrie Mock to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 place and for was rebuilding attempted a > Joan every­ it. He sug­ flight around - a . : thing that could X : gested that Ann the world. The go wrong, did. might like to mystery of Joan Merriam Smith Ann Pellegreno Joan got off fly it around A m elia’s d is­ first on March 17, 1964, with Jerrie fol­ the world on the 30th anniversary of appearance lowing two days later. Both suffered me­ Amelia’s flight. Ann, a 100-hour Champ had generated chanical problems on their shakedown leg. pilot, thought that pretty silly at her expe­ a light industry Jerrie’s radio problems were eclipsed by rience level, but the seed was planted. for historians, Joan’s leaking fuel tanks, and though on It evolved that by 1967, the airplane researchers, widely separated routes, both encountered was finished and Ann — by then a com­ promoters of abysmal weather. Amazingly, Jerrie made mercial pilot with multiengine and instru­ wild theories the first actual instrument approach of her ment ratings — with a crew of three flew Jerrie Mock (and the sale of life to the Azores, after crossing the At­ the airplane around the world on the their books), lantic Ocean. Earhart route, dropping a wreath over snake oil salesmen and charismatic au­ Each pilot surmounted enormous chal­ Howland Island where Amelia’s voice had thors of dumb conjecture. lenges along the route, But Joan was last been heard. The Lockheed had origi­ Jerrie Mock wasn’t really interested in plagued with mechanical problems. Jerrie nally been of Canadian registry, and went solving the mystery or disproving that Mock completed her flight around the home to Ottawa to be displayed by Air Amelia was living with Elvis in Wiscon­ world, Columbus to Columbus, in 158 fly­ Canada. sin. She saw an incomplete project. Un­ ing hours over 22,858 miles in 29 days— A “first” can only happen once. Inter­ finished. In default. She committed to ful­ the first woman to fly alone around the estingly enough though, “first” women filling Amelia Earhart’s dream laying fal­ world, 27 years after Amelia Earhart had have had a pretty realistic perspective of low for some 27 years. tried it (with a navigator). A congratula­ their accomplishments. Amelia herself Along with a partner, Jerrie and Russ tory telegram from Joan Merriam Smith was quite embarrassed by the hoopla when Mock owned an 11-year-old single engine awaited her return and President Lyndon she became the first pilot to fly across the Cessna 180. She chose to make the flight Johnson presented Jerrie with the FAA’s Atlantic — as a passenger. She hastened in this plane because that’s what they had. Decoration for Exceptional Service. to fly it herself solo, becoming a real first, 1 met Jerrie when she was a 700-hour pri­ Then Jerrie spent the next year on the and often pointed out that men had already vate, instrument rated pilot getting tanks “chicken and peas circuit” telling the story done what she was doing. Jerrie Mock installed in Wichita, Kansas, for ocean- of her flight. She made other entries into said, “This is something men do all the crossing range, leaving room for only one the aviation record book, then she retired time. It was 5-foot-2-inch pilot. from flying in 1969. Cessna Aircraft Com­ ab o u t tim e a Though barely edging into her 40th pany bought the Mock’s Cessna 180 and woman did it.” year, the press patronizingly dubbed Jerrie presented it to the Smithsonian, where 1 The first “the flying grandmother.’’ True, the grand­ last saw it in the deep, dark recesses of woman to fly mother owned a mighty slim logbook for storage at Silver Hill. solo across the such an ambitious flight, but she knew her Meanwhile, Joan Merriam Smith Pacific was airplane, and she was a quick study of the plowed onward on her longer course, fin­ Betty Miller. volumes of information necessary to ishing in 23 actual days of flying, but 59 She delivered marshall that airplane around the world. elapsed days from takeoff. The next year, an Apache to Fate intervened in the person of Joan early in 1965, Joan’s beloved Apache Australia, Merriam Smith, a tiny 27-year-old dy­ burned after an emergency landing. Five which brought namo, who had fallen under the same spell weeks later, at the age of 28, Joan died Betty Miller her the 1964 of inspiration. Neither woman knew the while testing Rayjay blowers on a Cessna Harmon Trophy. (She got the ’64 Harmon plans of the other. When the media dis­ 180 (ironically, Jerrie Mock’s airplane of instead of Jerrie Mock.) Betty’s wasn’t a covered that two record flights were un­ choice). She was awarded the 1965 burning desire to participate in the Earhart derway, they of course turned it into a race. Harmon Trophy posthumously. mystique, but simply a business trip put- Joan was planning a longer flight than ting 54 hours in her logbook. plane over the North Pole, equator to A British woman, Sheila Scott, flew equator, and became another Harmon around the winner. world in 1966, If sitting behind one lone engine with making a mon­ a propeller out front flying across hun­ ster flight of dreds of miles of water could ever be 32,000 miles called routine, perhaps another woman along the equa­ of the ’60s, Louise Sacchi, made it seem tor in a Piper so. As a ferry pilot for her company, Comanche Sacchi Air Ferry Enterprises, Louise 260. She made made literally hundreds of flights around Amelia and her Lockheed Vega a career of the world. She passed her expertise along record distance by writing a book describing how to fly Amelia Earhart once said to her friend, Louise flights (more across the great waters. Louise died in Thaden. “If I should bop off. it’ll be doing the Sheila Scott than 100), even March this year at the age of 83. thing that I’ve always most wanted to do.” Although Amelia liked the attention and hon­ making the first solo flight in a light air­ ors, her addiction was to the challenge. 1 think she would be amazed that 60 years after her death and 100 years after her birth, Amelia Earhart re­ mains the aviator’s name best known to all young World Flight ’97 takeoff was INCREDIBLE! people. And Amelia would certainly understand those BY PAMELA O BRIEN who continue to follow in her footsteps. She Sacramento Valley Chapter would probably say to Linda Finch, “Godspeed. from the crowd, Finish it up for me.” arch 17 was the 60th anniversary of Amelia positioning it for M Earhart’s departure on her final flight and the first day of the preflight and Linda Finch’s World Flight ’97 — a re-creation (with some m odi­ giving us a better fications) of AE’s course. 1 feel very lucky that I got to see a part view of it. Linda of the adventure — just walking on the field and seeing that bid her family beautifully restored Electra was enough to turn me into a grin­ farewell, climbed ning fool. It is a gorgeous airplane! onto the wing, The fun began around 10 a.m. when most folks arrived — waved before there must have been 200 children there, some with banners and stepping into the flags, all with excitement that is rarely seen in that many kids cockpit and clos­ today. I was standing behind fourgirls ranging in age from 14 to ing the door. 16 who all wanted to be pilots (one was even in ground school) When Linda and they looked to be having a religious experience. got in and started There were some speeches (blessedly short) and the school those amazing band played a few tunes. Then the real fun began. With excite­ Pratt & Whitney Linda Finch’s Lockheed Vega. ment building, the ground crew began pushing the Electra back Wasp engines, my heart was pound­ ing. Those engines just purred — not loud, not rough — just a beautiful solid sound. The crowd gave out a loud cheer when the Electra became airborne and we all knew that the adventure had truly begun. There were maybe 600 people there to see her off and an­ other 100 people from the press (which blocked most of the 600 people’s view) but even they couldn’t mar the experience. Linda took off and did three fly-bys and then went out to the east of the airport and circled while waiting for her companion plane (an Albatross belonging to Pratt & Whitney) to take off. Most of us were wondering how the Albatross was going to keep up with the Electra as we watched it lumber down the runway. Afterwards, about 15 Ninety-Nines met under a nearby flag­ Ten 99s from four Chapters met at Oakland for the World Flight pole where some were interviewed by TV and radio crews. Two send-off and shared a lunch break. (Front row) .W Section Governor Ninety-Nines from the Kansas City Chapter came all the way Peggy Ewert. Ann Pescatello, Leslie Jettison and Pam O'Brien. out here just for the takeoff. Eleven of us went over to Amelia’s (Back row) Billie Sposeto, Lynne Allen. Genny Solorio. Judy Restaurant for lunch to begin planning where we would meet Benjamin, Judy Baker and Katli Holcombe. when Linda finished her trip and landed back in Oakland. It was a most wonderful day! A m e lia World Flight in New Orleans World Flight in C r a n h a n l LISA COTHAM, New Orleans Chapter Oklahoma CAROL SOKATCH When Linda Finch arrived at New Orleans Lakefront Airport Oklahoma Chapter March 21, she was greeted by New Orleans Chapter members including Chapter Chairman Lisa Cotham, and about 500 stu­ A Cleared for Take-off Brunch dents, teachers andothers. Linda spoke to the group about Amelia was held on April 12 at the Air Earhart and the importance of fulfilling your dreams. Space Museum at Omniplex in Oklahoma City to celebrate Linda Finch’s World Flight ’97 re-creation of Amelia’s 1937 at­ tempt to circumnavigate the earth. The event, especially pre­ L vfvts SPONSORkD HI: A ir Space Museum pared for women and girls (ages at Omniplex Ukl.tlmm.i 10 and up), was sponsored by Aerospace Acadcim The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Okla­ homa Aerospace Academy and The Ninetv-Nines, Inc. the Air Space Museum at Shown with Linda are Jaime Gonzales, Mary Donahue, Sltela Omniplex. Thompson, Carol Rennessen. Lisa Cotham and Mary Sunor. A crowd of almost 100 lis­ tened intently to 99 Pam Kennedy as she impersonated AE and gave an excellent motiva­ World Flight in Miami tional talk to launch the program. BY LAURIE HOUSEHOLDER, Goldcoast Chapter Past International President Lu Hollander and Chapter Chair Carol Sokatch were introduced. Several other 99s gave short World Flight 1997 stopped in Miami talks about their flying experiences. Among them were: Rita the week of March 24-31. On Wednes­ Eaves, who got her license in the ’40s and flew experimental day, March 26, Weeks Air Museum held planes; Lin Modestino, who learned in helicopters in the Air an open house for both Dade County Force and has never flown a SEL; Norma Vandergrif, who flew students and the general public. to Alaska, Central America and in several Powder Puff Derbys; Goldcoast Chapter members Judy and Donna Jackson, who flies only balloons. Portnoy, Tamra Sheffman, Bobbi The attendees viewed a tape of Linda Finch restoring and Lichtiger and Ursula Davidson were on preparing her plane for the flight; visited the computer room hand during the day as chaperones for where the group viewed Linda Finch’s latest entries on the Web the students. 49 1/2 Monte Lichtiger unda Finch site; and a mini tour of some of the old planes at the Air Space made two "Good Luck" banners Museum. Rita Eaves signed up candidates for the EAA Young Linda spent the day giving short talks about Amelia and her Eagles program. spirit. “Amelia,” she said, “believed that limits were often more A follow-up “Happy Landing Pot Luck Dinner” will be held perceived than real and those fears imposed by society and friends Aug. 14, followed by a tour of The 99s Headquarters building can be overcome.” Linda hopes to share with young people ev­ and the Will Rogers Airport. Those who attend will sample in­ erywhere Amelia Earhart’s goal to “reach above and beyond per­ ternational dishes from locations Earhart visited on her famous ceived limitations.” Linda answered many questions and signed lots of autographs; flight. she seemed genuinely sincere in her quest to spread Amelia’s message to the young people in the audience. She was also in­ credibly gracious with the mass of people who wanted to see her and shake her hand. “The worst thing about this adven­ ture,” she said, “is being away from my family for so long.” Several mem­ bers of the Gulf- coast Chapter were also present. Both Chapters awarded Linda Honorary Chapter member- Pam Kennedy as Amelia explaining an early model airplane. Museum. Photo by Tamra Sheffman. ships. Mach 2 in the X-15 rocket Women in Flight plane, unveiled the story of Indian aviation and space Conference technology. The program brought together many na­ tionally known women he Women in Flight three-day confer­ whose efforts have ad­ Tence sponsored by Boeing was held vanced aviation and aero­ at the Pima Air and Space Museum. space history. Chanda Budhabhatti, Governor of the In­ President Lois Erickson, dia Section, Board Member of the Arizona a speaker at the conference, Aerospace Foundation, and Chairman of said, “We need to encour­ President Lois Erickson with Mardell Haskins, Las Vegas the Women in Flight Conference, coordi­ age girls to develop an in­ Valley Chapter, at Women in Flight Conference. nated an exhibit devoted exclusively to terest in science and math India to promote awareness about India’s and teach them that it’s OK to be an freshman Suzanne Rohrer. Erin Brannon, aerospace developments. “We want to dis­ achiever.” 14, proudly wore her blue NASA uniform pel a popular misconception among many Nineteen-year-old Sara Narezo, a she got when she attended a program at Americans that India is a backward na­ sophomore at Embry Riddle Aeronautical the space academy in Huntsville, Ala­ tion consisting of only elephants,” Chanda University in Prescott, Arizona, said, “It’s bama, last year. said. Air-India continues to be a leader in a good feeling to be surrounded by women “We’ve come a long way ... but we still providing opportunities for women avia­ with the same interests. It’s such a switch have a long way to go ... but so has the tors and is proud to have been the first in from the norm at our school.” rest of humankind,” concluded Lois the world to have an all-female flight crew. “It’s especially helpful to be around fe­ Erickson. •$- Scott Crossfield, the first man to fly at male pilots who are so supportive,” added

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I Thursday, Aug. 29 ciation President Charlie Harris. canceled my IFR but continued to We awoke to find that the After the festivities were over and report on their frequency until I weather was still sour with a 400- we were back at the hotel, I stayed would land safely. foot ceiling and a half mile visibil­ up to write the flight plans for the The airport below me was Buf­ ity. We had breakfast and packed next portion of the trip. falo, Oklahoma, and no one re­ up to leave around 1030. We de­ sponded to my calls on the radio. parted at 1155 after a fly-by. The /I# IKUrnT RACE Wednesday, Aug 28 After checking the VFR chart, ceilings were up to 900 feet and After breakfast, we headed for noting my position to WWR was three miles visibility. I filed for the airport and were greeted by only 35 nm or so, I told Center I 8.000 feet this time. The flight was heavy ground fog which began to would continue to WWR. relatively smooth and we only had lift after 1000. Bill Thaden talked Barb and I spotted the airport, to deviate around a few build-ups. BY CHRISTINE ST. ONGE to me about cancelling our next but it was not depicted the way it We broke through the clouds at Western Pennsylvania Chapter stop, ICT, because Wichita was was shown in the AOPA Directory, 6.000 feet on our descent and ar­ This is the third of a four-part se­ still fogged in. He also decided Flight Guide, nor the WAC chart. rived at our next fuel stop. ries picking up the tour as it de­ that it would be best if Terry flew 1 then flew to the VOR, and re­ Tucumcari, New Mexico, TCC, parts Bentonville, Arkansas, on its with him in the Lockheed due to traced my steps back to the same after 2.0 hours in the air. way to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. commitments in San Diego in case airport, only to realize it was West Just as we were getting fuel, I I would be weathered in some­ Woodward. WWR was depicted as saw two Staggerwings flying in Tuesday, Aug. 27 where (how prophetic!). a triangular field. Apparently, formation overhead. One of them Terry once again flew with When it was finally decided we WWR had closed one runway, was Phil Livingston. I managed to Barb and me and occupied the co­ were not going to ICT, I had to with Rwy 14-22 used only in an get him on the radio and told him pilot seat. We broke through the reroute my IFR flight plans to ac­ emergency. I would meet him in Albuquerque. clouds just as we were about to commodate fuel stops with an The main runway was 18-36. After filing my IFR flight plan and begin the approach, canceled IFR overnight in Albuquerque, New By this time bad weather was doing an interview with KTNM/ and turned base to final for land­ Mexico. At 1110 we departed for moving in fast and the winds were KQAY, the FBO manager alerted ing. A fellow Staggerwinger asked our first fuel stop, West Wood­ fluctuating between 100-120 de­ me to bad weather west. I called to commence a fly-by, so I aborted ward, Oklahoma, WWR. We were grees at 20G24 knots. I had my FSS again and received an updated the approach and set up to go filed for 6,000 feet. I let Barb take hands full on this approach since briefing. The weather in Albuquer­ around. By the time I flew Rwy the helm for awhile so she could demonstrated crosswind compo­ que had deteriorated, having Level 17 on a low approach, the winds get some actual IFR experience. nent for my aircraft is only 9 knots. 6 thunderstorms and half-inch had changed from a southeast to After about an hour of deviat­ I had no choice but to land south, hail. I told the FSS briefer that this ENE heading. I opted to do a 360 ing around mean build-ups, I took as a tailwind is a killer in was my first time to tly in this re­ degree turn and set my approach over only to fight the turbulence taildraggers. That left crosswind gion, and she strongly suggested up for landing on Rwy 35. The and deviate around thunderstorms took my skills and experience to that 1 RON and leave early the next winds, primarily easterly, had also even worse for the next hour. We the limit, but we landed safely. morning. I took her advice and kicked up to approximately 20-22 were clearly off our course now Total flying time: 2.4 hours. decided to stay overnight. knots. and I asked Center to assist me to Once we taxied up, I decided (I later found out that Phil and A Staggerwing does not coop­ get to the closest airport. As we to put my bird in the hangar since his friend barely got their erate well in crosswinds. A right were in the air 2.2 hours, I was thunderstorms were not even 10 Staggerwings in a hangar at ABQ crosswind is more controllable if concerned not only about the tow­ minutes away. From several calls when the bad weather hit hard, so power is needed to keep her they RON in ABQ.) straight, and brakes are used only The FBO loaned us a car best as a last resort, i.e. if you have both described as a “Rent-A-Wreck.” If mains on the ground after touch­ we stayed on 1-40 we would've down and rollout. made ABQ before sunset! The It was a turbulent approach and speed limit here is 75 mph and I rough crosswind landing that was in my glory to drive that fast! tested my experience, but after a We went to Dean’s Diner for au­ smooth rollout, I knew I had com­ thentic Mexican food, and then mand of her. Landing time was decided to get our laundry done 1414. Total flight time for the day since we were running out of fresh was 2.0 hours. After refueling and clothes. We picked up some items tying the plane down for the night, at K-Mart and returned to the mo­ we met two 99s from the Tulsa tel. I stayed awake long enough to Chapter—Denise Whitman and plot the remaining course for the Charlene McCullough—who next day. •$* brought us greetings from their To be continued in Chapter Chairman Jo Ann Bland. the next issue Later Barb and I went to the Woodward, Oklahoma. WELCOME THESE 77 WOMEN PILOTS TO THE NINETY-NINES

Susan Leigh Adkins, Hampton Roads Kathie Marie Frasier, Sacramento Valley Betty Lorrain Osmundson. Mount Tahoma Linda O. Armstrong, Fullerton Corinne S. Friedrichs, Sally Jo Perkins, Brazos River Sandra Ann Bachman, Colorado New England Section Margaret T. Peterson, Arizona Sundance Dori M. Barnard, Kansas Tricia K. Gagnon, Florida Gulf Stream Susan Ruth Pollack, North Georgia Norma J. Begley, Garden State Mary Kell Gibson, Southeast Section Lynda Joy Prior, New Zealand Section Barbara Ann Berry, Blue Ridge B. Anjani Girwarr, Southeast Section JoAnn L. Pritts, Central Pennsylvania Janice Christine Bobek, Cook Inlet Jody Kay Hallada, Minnesota Stacy Michelle Pugh, Southeast Section Cathy Dale Brough, Tulsa Roswitha Holtken, Members at Large Jodie Kay Ramey. Greatter Seattle Monica C. Buenrostro, Noriko Hosoyamada, Columbia Cascade Ellen Jean Reuter, Wisconsin South Central Section Cheryl A. Floyt, Western Washington Linda McRae Robinson, Linda L. Buroker-Melhoff, Greater Seattle Melissa Gwynne Jackson, Eastern Pennsylvania Debbie Lynn Cameron-Laninga, Greater Detroit Area Mary Rose, Santa Clara Valley British Columbia Coast Margaret W. Jacobs, Alabama Julia Ann Schappals, Fullerton Alison Frances Chaluer, Joy L. Jeffries, Kentucky Blue Grass Linda Lucille Schwartz, Florida Spaceport Eastern Pennsylvania Susan Virginia Johns, Santa Rosa Marcella Diane Skandis, Aloha Gayle Darlene Claus, Cook Inlet Anne Joyce, Mid-Atlantic Section Nancy Sanger Smart, South Central Section Cynthia T. Coffroth, Kentucky Blue Grass Valerie Anne King, Columbia Cascade Gentra Abbey Sorem, Tulsa Jenny Coleman. Aloha Dalene Means Krkosska, Northeast Kansas Patricia E. Stone, Connecticut Lisa Corsetti, Santa Clara Valley Tammy Ann LaBarbera, Coyote Country Patricia A. Trusty, New England Section Nancy Lee Craddock, Las Vegas Valley Teresa Elizabeth Ledbetter, Blue Ridge Melany Ann Walker, San Fernando Valley Annmarie Craven, Central Illinois Gail Lively, Santa Rosa Ivy Wallace, Santa Paula Jeanne M. Deaver, Western Washington Sharon Ann Madaus, Aia Plaines Charla Lower Waller, Angela M. Difasi, Central New York Erin E. McEvoy, British Columbia Coast New York New Jersey Section Janice Elizabeth Dungan. Christie D. McLain, Redwood Coast Flyers Lorrene D. Watters, Mount Shasta San Luis Obispo County Laila Marie Menker, Greater Cincinnati Carol Susan Whitney, Columbia Cascade Elizabeth Maureen Egan. Easten Ontario Roswitha Miller, Cook Inlet Patricia M. Wigfield, Virginia Kathryn Anne Famey, Oragne County Alona Chamai Namir, San Gabriel Valley Susan Lodge Worster, Santa Clara Valley Jani M. Fisher, Florida Suncoast Helen Francine Nielsen, Aloha Renee Lynn Wright, Rio Colorado Meriam Zanaria, South Central Section

SECOND FLOOR MUSEUM

We are so thrilled and proud that so Ten of 19 Sections have already contrib­ THANKS TO ALL many of you have supported the Second uted; 48 of the 192 Chapters have sent contri­ Floor Museum. The response and the in­ butions, and we’ve received gifts from more WHO HAVE terest in completing this addition to our than 160 individual members! Headquarters in Oklahoma City has been If your dollars are not represented in these incredible—more than $ 121,000 has been figures, now is the time to help this effort! The CONTRIBUTED! received! form below is provided to make it simple.

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Nancy Wright, Bobbie Roe, Ann Cooper, Lee Orr and Barbara Sierchio. e completed another successful year at Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, W Florida, April 6-12. Nancy Wright and 1 co-chaired the 99s building, with help from Deboraha Beach, Alice Cutrona, Elinor Kline, Fran Oehler, Lee Orr and Bobbie Roe. Fran Bohrer housed the out-of-town workers. We signed up 13 new members, includ­ ing one from Germany and one from Fin­ land. We had almost 400 visitors to our 99s building; 265 of them were 99s. Our guests were from all over the continental United States and Alaska, as well as Fin­ land, Germany, England, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. We also greeted a num­ ber of WASPS who were having a lun­ cheon at Sun 'n Fun. We proudly displayed our 99s’ sign in the Volunteer Workers’ Parade, which gets 49 112 Stephen Kline. Elinor Kline, Lee Orr and Nancy Wright relaxing at The 99s' building. longer and better each year. The Florida Suncoast Chapter provides a welcome center to greet all 99s in attendance as well as sign up new members. Sun ’n Fun ’98 will be held April 19-25, 1998. •#>

Kay Cagle, former Mercury Astronaut Fran Bohrer’s (third front left, back row) hangar party was attended by more than 50 people trainee, in The 99s’ tent. including Bob Hoover, Ron Machado and Southeast Section Governor Vicki Sherman. CAREERS

snowed by their patter. Just as well, since you’d probably find Relationships... the association frustrating and rather limiting. The possessive types can also prove to be very uncomfortable in a relationship and an aviation career where they expect you to limit your range of action to accom­ modate them. As you begin an aviation career, you may find you don’t have BY KAREN KAHN time for normal relationships unless you find the right type of Santa Barbara Chapter understanding guy. Because of the amount of effort required to succeed in our business, there is often little time left over to ne of the questions I am asked most frequently concerns relationships and the female airline pilot’s lifestyle: cater to a “high maintenance” partner. Thus, many women pi­ How does one manage both a career and a relationship lots find themselves single until their careers are well-established, O at which time they can begin to relax and expend the time and or marriage? The best answer is, of course, very carefully. Dealing with both a career and a relationship can put a great effort necessary to develop a mutually satisfying partnership. deal of stress on all three of you. (Three? Yep, that’s you, the Often men won’t understand why you choose to be alone relationship and your career—all three can suffer or prosper, rather than be with them. I think it can best be explained by the depending on how you handle it.) circumstances of our job. We fly with many males As you begin your aviation career, you’ll need to with whom we have to share much time and space each day in the cockpit. When we are on our own direct your efforts toward convincing your superiors and can choose our own company, we look for qual­ and co-workers that you're serious about your flying and that your personal life can and will continue just ity, not quantity. That is, we are frequently much hap­ pier amusing ourselves and enjoying the peace and as it does for your male counterparts. You’ll be facing the dual problem of wanting to quiet than we would be spending time with someone we don’t particularly care to be with. Someone is not be accepted as a pilot on the one hand and as a woman on the other. It can be done without acting like “one necessarily better than no one. We’ve learned to en­ joy our own company and choose carefully when it of the boys.” You merely need to adopt the “profes­ sional female" approach. This requires that you main­ comes to sharing it with someone else. tain high standards in both your flying and personal If you’re already involved in a relationship and interactions with other pilots. Avoid the games of one- If you’re begin your airline career, remember that it will take lots of tolerance, understanding and consideration on ups-manship; work to establish a good conscientious serious about both sides. You will have a lot of pressure to work attitude that’s based on a thorough understanding of this career, your trade and a willingness to learn from everyone. hard and succeed as your first airline job takes you away from home and occupies most all of your wak­ Remember, you don’t have to participate in every you’ll have to ing moments. If you move your spouse or boyfriend round of pilot repartee. Silence and a raised eyebrow be willing to or two can earn you much more respect, in certain with you, there’s a danger of devoting too much time devote the to him to try and maintain the relationship, when you situations, than trying to partake in some rather ques­ tionable conversations. If you find yourself in an un­ time and effort should be studying and concentrating on doing your best as a new hire who needs to focus on the tasks at comfortable situation, walk away. You’ll find you required. command the utmost respect when you don’t allow hand. yourself to be drawn into a “boys will be boys” fray. Remember what’s important here and devote yourself to your job. You worked long and hard to get it; now’s We’ve discussed relationships of an informal and co-worker no time to lose your grip by splintering yourself into too many nature, so let’s cover the more personal types to see what kind of attention they demand. First, as I’m sure you’re all aware, air­ pieces. Asking your significant other to help you by understand­ lines and airports (for you GA and corporate types) are very small ing your temporary isolation from him is a necessary part of succeeding at your chosen profession. It’s most important that when it comes to dating and relationships. Being discreet and you not carry outside pressures with you to what can be the most considerate is the most important. Many men feel threatened when they encounter competent demanding period in your career. women, particularly those in their own profession who can im­ As with everything else in life, it comes down to a question mediately assess their skills and separate the hype from the chat­ of priorities. If you’re serious about this career, you’ll have to be ter. I’ve found the best way to handle the situation is to let them willing to devote the time and effort required. You can juggle all know you value their skills and talents and are interested in them the requisite balls at once, you just need to do so very carefully as an individual— for who they are, not what they do. with lots of compassion and understanding from both of you. The “real” ones will appreciate your sensitivity and likely reciprocate, providing you with perhaps a new-found special Karen Kahn is a captain with a major U.S. carrier. Type-rated in friend. As a button I once owned read: “Men of quality are not the MD-80 and Lockheed JetStar, she holds a Gold Seal CFII and threatened by women of equality.” Hence, you’ll probably find is rated in gliders, seaplanes and helicopters. She runs Aviation yourself looking for those who are secure in their own right and Career Counseling, a career guidance and interview counseling can appreciate your talents and enjoy the sharing that results company based in Santa Barbara, Calif. She may be contacted at when both can contribute to partnership. 933 Cheltenham Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, or via e-mail at You'll find that the real macho types will probably steer away CompuServe 76147,135. from you, preferring to dazzle those who can be more easily NEWS FROM SECTIONS A N D CHAP T E R S

Australian Section The first 99s GRASS “Dine with the Avia­ tors” special dinner ROOTS was held in Sydney. Australian aviation pioneer and legend Jim Hazelton was the guest speaker. More than 100 avia­ tors and their friends attended. — M ary P. Jim Hazelton with Governor Mary O'Brien O 'Brien and aviator Keith Singh.

Army. She makes the trip to put a wreath on Julian’s grave and to support “Wildtracks,” the jungle playground and envi­ ronmental education center that her son had been support­ ing at the time of his death. Yvonne is delighted with the progress she has seen at Wildtracks since her visit a British Section year ago. What they need now Yvonne Trueman made her is a refrigerator and a washing third visit to Belize since her machine. Yvonne requests that Finnish Section — Eija Soini, Mila Kempas, K. Anneli Kokkola. only son Julian met his un­ donations for this cause be sent Leila Jylanki and Ritva Laurila at the Valentine’s Day timely death in that country in to Mr. and Mrs. Walker, P.O. celebration at the Aviation Museum of Finland near to the 1994 while serving as a heli­ Box 700, Belize City, Belize, Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. It was a warm meeting copter pilot with the British Central America. for the 99 members who could make it for the party and an opportunity for everyone to spend the evening talking about one’s pet interest or to get acquainted to a wholly new sphere: East Canada Section aviation. — Elja Soini The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association will hold its annual convention June 19-22, at which time the Atlantic Chap­ ter will present a workshop. The First Canadian Chapter will Alabama Chapter staff a booth at the Toronto Aircraft Show the first weekend in Our Chapter joined with Zonta Club of Birmingham to host May. Members of the Maple Leaf Chapter toured a hot air bal­ an AE luncheon at The Club in Birmingham. This was the first loon manufacturer in April. —Pat Crocker joint venture of the two organizations in this area. More than 75 attended, including members from two Girl Scout groups. Ninety- Nine Sheri Coin Marshal spoke about her life as a physically impaired pilot. All profits from the luncheon were donated to the AE Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas, restoration project. — Nancy M iller

North Jersey Chapter We held our eighth annual Student Pilot Forum in March at Morris County Community College. An audience of 100 came to hear 12 panelists speak on a variety of aviation subjects, fol­ lowed by workshops on five subjects: communications, choos­ ing a flight instructor, basic aerodynamics, weather briefings, and things to do after you get your license.— Aileen Trotter

Northwest Section — Members attending the Northwest Section Santa Clara Valley Chapter Winter Board Meeting in March at the Sheraton Portland (Oregon) Our annual pasta night was held in March at the 94th Aero Hotel, pose in front of a 99s wall hanging quilted for Governor Squadron Restaurant in San Jose. An auction held during this Nancy Jensen by her daughter. With Nancy are Treasurer Susan event raises funds for the San Jose State University Precision Larson, Secretary Anne English and Vice Governor Marilyn Moody. Flight Team. — Pat Lowers Katahdin Wings Chapter viewing station at AEC which On Jan. 25, our Chapter, will feature women in aviation. along with AOPA and the Port­ Chapter members have sup­ land, Maine, FSDO, sponsored ported AEC since its begin­ a Winter Aviation Safety Semi­ ning, serving on the planning/ nar in Augusta. Despite a steering committee and as vol­ snowstorm, more than 40 unteers since its completion. people attended to hear HMC —Nelda Donahue Kym Nixon of the Brunswick Naval Air Station speak about Women With Wings Chapter survival situations and dem on­ Five members from our strate life-saving equipment Chapter attended the Women Susan Hillman and Beverly in Aviation Conference in Dal­ Haid recently participated in las: Lynne Erbaugh, Donna Arizona Sundance Chapter the Angel Flight program in Moore, Bonnie Moorhead, A busy time. Early in March several members traveled which pilots donate their time Pam Sprang and Gaye Wohlin. to Casa Grande, Arizona, to help park airplanes for the an­ and aircraft to provide trans­ Said Lynne, “A good time was tique aircraft Cactus Fly-in. The next weekend we held an portation for those with serious had by all with lots of good airlift at Falcon Field, Mesa, Arizona, in conjunction with medical or other personal resources from which to learn. Women in Aviation Day. Then two weeks later about 15 needs. In this case, a woman I highly recommend that par­ Sundance 99s and friends painted a compass rose at Fal­ who was with her seriously ill ticularly our younger gals at­ con Field. Shirley Cochrane and 49 1/2 Hal and Vicki Kerr husband in Boston needed to tend this Conference in the fu­ were instrumental in laying out the compass rose. Lucy return home to her family in ture as it is especially geared Enos painted the 99s logo. A falcon bird will be painted in northern Maine. Sue and Bev to those seeking careers and the center of the compass rose at a later date. made the trip to Boston from opportunities in aviation.” —Kay Kohler Sanford, Maine, in a Beech Si­ — Heidi Dietz erra and brought the woman home in six hours. Wichita Falls Chapter —Debbie Welsh Last fall we sponsored our Crater Lake Flyers First Annual Red River Poker Our Chapter will be hosting our 4th annual fly-in on June 20- Arkansas Chapter Run. Thirty people flew to five 22 at Chiloqum State Airport (Oregon). We will be having sur­ In response to a proposal by different airports to pick up vival classes on Saturday in the surrounding forest. Following the Aerospace Education Cen­ their poker hands. We were survival we’ll have a barbecue and entertainment. Camping will ter in Little Rock, our chapter pleased with the response to be available on the airport. Prior to the fly-in, flyers will airmark has pledged $500 toward es­ our first attempt at this type of the airport. In August, members will be helping with timing for tablishment of an audio/video project. — Betty Kidd the Palms to Pine Race.— Mary Carroll

Manitoba Chapter — At the annual Winnipeg Flying Club Greater Seattle Chapter — Members visiting the Air Sta­ Wings Banquet held in January, the Chapter awarded Sherry tion Museum in Arlington, Wash., are Doris Smith, Kantymir (center) the 1996 Rosella Bjornsen Flying Scholar­ Georgianne Ray, Donna Wilson, Nichole Vander Ley, Doreen ship Award of $700—and an annual membership to The 99s. Keyes, Marian Hartley, Linda Morrison, Sharon Dieterich, Sherry is a flying instructor at Confederation College in Thun­ Eva Parks, Sue Pal, Priscilla Cox, Sandy Sullivan, Ann der Bay, Ontario, and plans to take recurrency training on her Humphreys (Museum volunteer and member of Western multi-IFR rating. On the left is the Chapter’s Treasurer, Lou Washington 99s), and visitor Sonya Steiner. The museum is Milhausen; and on the right. Bette Holtman, Scholarship housed in a hangar from 1943 which was used during World Committe Chairperson. War II for training by the Army Air Corp and Navy. — Lou Milhausen; photo by Walter Zylich. — Marian Hartley Indiana Dunes Chapter We delivered 178 cases Santa Paula Chapter of daffodils to various areas In February, more than 30 in Indiana for the American members from our Chapter and Cancer Society. Janice the San Fernando Valley Chap­ Topp, 49 1/2 Bob Nusbaum, ter enjoyed a tour of the Chris Murdock, 49 1/2 Northrup Grumman B-2 facil­ Rawson Murdock, Dee ity in Palmdale. We saw four Nusbaum, Loretta Collins of the aircraft in various stages and Donna Stevens. of manufacture and refurbish­ ment, then were treated to lunch and a presentation. A welcoming banner was pro­ was also made an honorary — Linda Butler vided by a local company for member in memory of Amelia. Houston Chapter the event and our Chapter fur­ — Laurie Householder The Chapter honored nished refreshments. Woody Lesika by sponsoring San Fernando Valley Thanks to almost 60 hours Yavapai Chapter him into the Forest of Friend­ Maggie McCurry, initiator of volunteer efforts by a group On March 28 Anja Gross of ship this year because of his of Wings for Greyhounds, Inc., of women aviators, a compass our Chapter and Robert Deford tremendous contributions to is a commercial pilot with rose was “moved” to a better exchanged marriage vows in aviation. Woody has been the multiengine and instrument location at Gillespie Field. separate planes over Paulden, owner of West Houston Airport ratings. She has been a licensed Others besides myself taking Arizona. The bride wore a since 1973 — the first FAA ap­ pilot for more than 10 years. part in the project were Patty lovely lace dress and flew a proved private airport in the She uses her small private Years, Doris Ritchey, Edith Cessna 140 while the groom, U.S. to serve both private and plane and the help of volunteer Kaspin, Frankie Clemens, attired in his Army uniform, air carrier aircraft under the copilots to fly Greyhounds Eileen Hancock, Anna Stalcup, flew a Stearman. The minister stringent Part 139 regulations. from the Arizona rescue orga­ Carol Biggs and Brenda arrived in a Piper Cub Cruiser. In 1984 he built a new ter­ nizations to outlying adoption Moore.—Noreen Crane The ceremony was performed minal building and established centers in California. For more while in a formation of four at one of the finest meeting facili­ information about this unusual Florida Goldcoast Chapter 6.900 ASL. ties for aviation groups in the nonprofit organization, call Chapter member Pat The traditional kiss was re­ country where organizations 1-888-493-3596. Compton was recently the placed by a wave of wings. It such as The 99s, Civil Air Pa­ guest lecturer to the local chap­ was a most appropriate cer­ trol, American Bonanza Soci­ El Cajon Valley Chapter ter of Zonta International, a emony for two aviation aficio­ ety, Boy Scouts of America, We arranged with the Chal­ worldwide service organiza­ nados, a couple who think fly­ Young Eagles, Confederate Air lenge Center, a local rehabili­ tion of business executives and ing is more important than eat­ Force and many others with tation center, to take 10 physi­ professionals with a common ing. A reception was held at aviation in their veins meet. cally challenged adults for air­ goal to advance the status of Tail Wheels and More but the West Houston Flight School plane rides, freeing them from women. Amelia was a traditional champagne was has made it possible for young their wheelchairs. “Zontian” and a Fellowship saved until later as everyone and old to learn to fly. This “Freedom Flight” was Award has been given in her was planning on more flying. Woody holds ratings of air­ accomplished with five local honor since 1938 to women It was a most unusual wed­ line transport, flight instructor, pilots who generously donated pursuing graduate studies in ding, and the most fun of any powerplant mechanic and has their airplanes. We were also the aerospace sciences and en­ wedding I have ever attended. about 8,500 hours flight time. assisted by the U.S. Coast gineering. —Joyce Hilchie — Sue Frantz Guard Auxiliary, Civil Air Pa­ Pat gave a wonderful lec­ trol Squadron 57, and local fuel ture about Amelia and her con­ 1 vendors who donated the gas. temporary female pilots of the time. Many of the audience Coyote Country Chapter members were unaware of the In February, we had a fly- trials Amelia went through to in to Palomar Airport where pursue her dreams and aspira­ 49 1/2 J.C. Boylls, an FBO tions. Pat also discussed the and FAA Flight Examiner, events that led up to the for­ talked to us about taking bi­ mation of The 99s. annuals and other flight tests. On March 26, several Our March Fly-in was at­ Zontians were present at tended by Carolee Sansone, Weeks Air Museum to present Barbara Brotherton, Vivian Linda Finch with a dozen roses Steere, Kathy Buckman and and a plaque commemorating Robert Deford and Anja Gross- Bonnie Wills.— Vivian Steere her World Flight ’97. Linda Deford RACES & RALLIES

13th Mile High Derby Contact Gretchen Jahn at The Colorado Chapter will 303-450-6557 or write to sponsor this popular event on 14437 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, Sept. 27. Pre-race activities of CO 80401-1475 for more in­ impounding and inspection of formation. aircraft will be on Friday, Sept. 26, The route starts at Centen­ Coyote Country Poker Run nial Airport in Denver, and Proceeds from this event on goes to La Junta, Colorado, to Oct. 4 go to the Kay Brick Me­ Taos, New Mexico, with a fi­ morial Scholarship for contin­ nal fly-by at Aztec, New ued education in the aviation Mexico. Pilots will then con­ field. To be eligible for prizes, tinue to Farmington Airport at planes must land at all five air­ their leisure for the awards ports in the Run: H em et, banquet. Participating pilots in Fallbrook, Ramona, French the speed race will fly single Valley, Oceanside and and multiengine piston aircraft. Gillespie Field. For informa­ Shown here are Ed McDonough, president of Signal Aviation $ 1,000 goes to the first-place tion, contact Kathy Buckman Underwriters, a major sponsor of the U.S. Air Race for the past three winner.and all pilots will at 619-758-2629 or Bonnie years, with Marion Jayne’s daughter Patricia Jayne Keefer, president qualify for other prizes. Wills at 619-728-8973. of the race and member of the South Central Section.

Marion Jayne U.S. Air Race The 1,900-mile race will be gia.; ending at Monroe, North held June 7-12 in Albuquer­ Carolina. The three-day event que, New Mexico. Designated is a challenge to pilots’ skills. refueling stops are at Guymon, Two former SR-71 Blackbird Oklahoma; McPherson and pilots from Omaha, Nebraska, Atchison, Kansas; Farmington, have already signed up. To re­ Missouri; Bowling Green, ceive information, call 817- Kentucky.; Columbus, Geor­ 4 9 1 -4055 or fax 817-491 -3601.

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Jenny Beatty Member at Large 747 Type* Linda Butler Santa Paula Instrument Marla Gaskill Women With Wings IFR written Kelly Hamilton Pikes Peak 747 Type* Judy Longnecker Indiana Dunes AIP. MEI, CFI II Esther Grupenhagen with SLO Derby winners A! and Criss Yecny. Lisa Reece Katahdin Wings Sea Wings Raquel Reid Atlantic Commercial, IFR and Multiengine SL0 Derby Ava Sumpter Houston Commercial Nancy G. Swanner Alabama CFI The second annual SLO could be paid if the contestants Mart Tail Katahdin Wings Sea Wings Derby sponsored by San Luis wanted their navaids back be­ Anne Tanner Santa Paula CFI Obispo Chapter last October fore the race. No one did. Jacquie Thomas Greater Detroit Area ATP was a smashing success with The racing crews and event Sue Weitz Women With Wings AGI * - AE Scholarship. United Airlines 21 entrants, triple the number organizers did some major from the previous year. hangar flying after the race WINGS THE SIGN OF A SAFE PILOT. Race Chair Esther while they enjoyed a hearty Grupenhagen unveiled the hangar barbecue. Witch Esther Melanie Feamside Santa Clara Valley Phase I mystery route at the pilot brief­ in a black and gold lame tunic Frances Frederick Women With Wings Phase I ing the night before the race. and hat, presided over the Doreen Keyes Greater Seattle Phase I The next morning, with Hal­ awards banquet that evening at Pamela Distaso San Fernando Valley Phase II loween less than a week away, the Embassy Suites. Joyce Pryor Alabama Phase II Sue Weitz Women With Wings Phase II she donned her witch’s hat just Winners were 99 Criss Linda Carroll Alabama Phase III before race time and took all Yecny and husband Al, own­ Jackie Murray Katahdin Wings Phase III Lorans and GPSs hostage. A ers of Air San Luis. Marian Hartley Greater Seattle Phase IV ransom of a 10-mph penalty — Heather Heaps Sandy Thomas Greater Detroit Area Phase V Donna Moore Women With Wings Phase VI Carol Brackley Houston Phase X Pat Frierson Alabama Phase X NEW HORIZONS

The 99s extend their prayers ing President Herbert Hoover’s until 1994. and thoughts to the families of Inaugural Parade, Nancy flew From the time she attended the following 99s. so low down Pennsylvania the 99s’ first meeting in 1929 Avenue that, immediately af­ on Curtiss Field, Long Island, ter the Inauguration, altitude she remained a lifelong mem­ NANCY HOPKINS TIER, a Eight restrictions were imple­ ber and mentor. Locally active Charter Member and member mented! and affiliated with the Con­ of the Connecticut Chapter, Nancy’s love of aviation necticut Chapter, in 1977 she died Jan. 12 at the age of 87. blossomed during the early Air was selected “Woman of the A warm and loving tribute was Race and Air Derby era. She Year” by the New England paid to her on a windy and gray became a sales representative Section. New England winter day in St. for the Viking Flying Boat Nancy passionately sup­ John’s Church, in Salisbury, Company’s Kittyhawk aircraft. ported the advancement of Connecticut. In 1930, she flew the women in aviation. She was a The distinguished Hopkins Kittyhawk as the only woman pioneer woman pilot in the tru­ family included such cel­ in the grueling 5,000-mile Ford exploits while a wife and est sense who not only wit­ ebrated relatives as Dr. John Reliability Tour and the 2,000- mother of three. In 1933, she nessed the incredible flowering Hopkins of medical university mile Women’s Dixie Derby. was one of the first women to of aviation in our country, but fame and the illustrious Ameri­ She was crowned Connecticut fly solo coast to coast. was very much an active par­ can artist Charles Dana Speed Champion in 1931 and During World War II she ticipant, mentor and outstand­ Gibson, creator of the fanciful Meridien Aviation Pylon Race joined the Civil Air Patrol and ing role model. “Gibson Girl.” Winner in 1932. Nancy contin­ flew bomb patrols. She was the She will be greatly missed Nancy learned to fly at 18, ued her lifelong tradition by first CAP female wing com­ by all who knew her, but we soloed in 1927 and obtained amassing titles and trophies up mander and served the organi­ can be heartened by her many her license in 1928, the young­ to 1992 when she loaned her zation for more than 18 years. legacies. She may have gone est woman pilot in the U.S. at Cessna 170 named Dilly to her Nancy had a great many to New Horizons, but she is that time. Not one to rest on her grandson so he could prepare aviation achievements and ac­ soaring with the eagles! laurels, in 1929 she earned her for a flying career in the Navy. colades, but perhaps her most Nancy is survived by two limited commercial license At Roosevelt Field, Nancy ambitious and rewarding sons and a daughter who live (#5889)) at Roosevelt Field, served as a hostess where she project was the creation and in Vermont, David in New York. This was swiftly was privy to meeting and hob­ fulfillment of the International Middlebury, Benjamin in followed with her FAI Sport­ nobbing with many of Women’s Air and Space Mu­ Shelburne, Mary Anne Oxford ing License (#7677) and in America’s early aviation seum located in Centerville, in Cornw all; and a sister in 1931 with a Transport License greats. It was during this time Ohio. In March 1986 a life­ California, six grandchildren (#273) — both signed by that she slowed down enough long dream was realized when and several great-grandchil­ Orville Wright! to meet, fall in love with and Nancy presided as the dren. Early in her aviation career, marry Irving Tier in 1931. museum’s president on open­ — Martha Dunbar, Governor Nancy proved to be quite dash­ Nancy continued her flying ing day, a position she held New England Section. ing and adventuresome. Dur­

MARY H AIZLIP, Los Ange­ spicuous at all the big races and Pioneers honored les Chapter, died in January flying events of their era, first her as the Out­ after a long and full life, a life in America and then in Europe. standing Pioneer that made its mark on aviation. Mary’s instructor taught her Woman Pilot. She was one of a tiny minor­ well. She was the second Mary was a test ity, so certain of the future po­ woman ever to hold a commer­ pilot for the Ameri­ tential of travel in the skies, in cial pilot’s licensed. She held can Eagle Com­ spite of the public apathy to­ three flying records: two for al­ pany and the Spar­ ward general aviation in the titude in the light class and the tan Aircraft Com­ late 1920s and up through the prestigious Women’s Speed pany. She became 1930s. Record, which she set at the chief test pilot for Mary always said the high­ Cleveland National Air Races Buhl Aircraft Com­ light of her flying career was in 1932 and which stood for pany, a subsidiary meeting and marrying Jim seven years. She was the first of Ford Motor Haizlip, her flight instructor. person to fly using 100 octane Company. The courtship lasted three gas and the first woman in­ She competed weeks, the love affair lasted the ducted into the Oklahoma in many races in rest of their long lives. As a Aviation Hall of Fame. 1929 and ’30 but married couple, they were con­ In 1983, the OX5 Aviation her favorite races were the closed circuit pylon of tales about flying, she was married Rolan Tedman DONNA HALE MAZE, a races. in great demand as a speaker. Albright and the couple oper­ charter member of Arkansas Mary and Jim were among Those of us who loved this ated Albrights Poultry in Chapter, lost her battle with the few people who made a charming and gracious lady Lewiston and Juliaetta, Idaho, cancer on March 21 in Little successful crossing of the and enjoyed her keen intellect and Albrights Flying, Inc., in Rock at age 68. Donna began North Atlantic in the will always cherish her Roundup. flying at age 16 and flew crop Hindenburg. They took their memory and feel richer for the Dorothy was recently hon­ dusters while still in high Beech Staggerwing as baggage pleasure of her company. ored by Montana Aero Divi­ school. She was a skydiver and stowed in the cargo hold and — Eugenia Rohrberg, sion for her years of dedication a member of the Civil Air Pa­ lived in Europe for several de­ Los Angeles Chapter to the 99s airmarking program. trol. — Nelda Donahue lightful years, exhibiting the Montana has lost a great advo­ Beechcraft at airshows. DOROTHY FRANCES cate of general aviation. MARGARET E. RADKA, After World War II, with ROACH ALBRIGHT, — Tina Pomeroy Michigan Chapter, died Dec. experienced young pilots re­ former Chairman of the Mon­ 31,1996. She and her husband, turning home, Mary liked to tana Chapter, died March 18 in ADELE BINSFIELD, Michi­ Elmer, took flying lessons to­ quip that there was little de­ Roundup, Montana, after a gan Chapter, died on Feb. 14. gether and became licensed mand for an aging lady test pi­ fight with cancer. She was bom She joined The 99s and our pilots on the same day: Sept. lot. So she stopped flying and in 1920 in Vancouver, Wash­ Chapter in 1947. She chaired 28, 1960. She flew in two of took on a career in real estate ington. Dorothy served in the many committees, flew in sev­ the SM ALL races placing 11 th in Malibu and Pacific Pali­ Navy WAVES during WWII. eral SMALL races and was a in one of them. She is survived sades, California. While working for Camp Fire copilot in two Powder Puff by her husband. With her vivid memories, Girls of America, she met and Derbies. — Grace Lienemann — Grace Lienemann her wit and her never-ending

LOUISE SACCHI, 83, East­ Louise served as newsletter ern Pennsylvania Chapter, died editor for the Eastern Pennsyl­ in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, vania Chapter for many years, March 22, after a lengthy ill­ was a member of the Aero Club ness. She was born in New of Pennsylvania, the National York City, the daughter of the Aeronautical Association and late Gustavo Adolpho and the American Bonanza Society. Teresa Coulbourn Sacchi. Her Louise has been recognized family relocated to the Phila­ by numerous aviation organi­ delphia area in 1926. zations, including the Distin­ Louise started her career as guished Service Medal from a nurse and lab technician in Beech Aircraft in 1968, the 1932 and in 1938 became a Wright Brothers Award from medical technologist for New the Aero Club of Pennsylvania York Life Insurance Company, in 1971, and most recently the but her true love was flying air­ FAA Award for Distinguished planes and in 1939 she re­ firsts in aviation, including the across the North and South At­ Service in 1996. She was fea­ ceived her private pilot certifi­ first woman coiporate pilot and lantic and the North and South tured in an article in the March cate. the first woman to run a sea­ Pacific Oceans. Between 1962 1997 FAA Aviation News dur­ After trying for many years plane base on the Delaware and 1978 when she retired, ing Women’s History Month. to find employment as a pilot, River. Louise delivered 333 airplanes, Louise is survived by three she finally landed an aviation- In 1962, she was asked to both single and twin-engine, all nieces, two nephews and many related job in 1942 as the A d­ be copilot on a trans-Atlantic over the world. Most of the air­ friends around the world. vanced Navigation Instructor flight and that event would de­ craft were Beech — from Mus­ —Marge Gorman, Mary at the #2 British Flying Train­ velop into a 16-year career as keteers to King Airs. Wuncler and Lois Erickson ing School in Terrell, Texas. a ferry pilot. After three years In 1971, Louise set a world She earned her Commercial of freelancing trans-Atlantic speed record for single engine, March/April Correction Pilot Certificate in Texas and ferrying of small aircraft, she piston-powered general avia­ Credit for letter on page 5 returned to New York in 1944. started Sacchi Air Ferry Enter­ tion airplanes from New York was attributed to Fay Gillis. We She taught flight instruction prises (SAFE). to London. She is the author of have learned it was drafted by in Long Island, New Jersey and She soon developed a repu­ two books: Ocean Flying and Clara Treackmann Studer and Pennsylvania. From there un­ tation for delivering aircraft The H appy Commuter. signed by four Curtiss Wright til 1962 Louise logged many quickly, safely and responsibly women pilots: Marjorie Brown. Francess Harrell, Neva Paris and Fay. — The Editor GENERAL AVIATION TOUCH & GO'S

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