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KELLARSIES REIONAL AIRORT A R C Stt Table of Contents Letter from the President 4 2019 ARC Sponsors 4 Racer Index 5 Sponsors and Advertisers Index 5 Board of Directors 6 Assistant Directors 6 Special Thanks to Our Racers and Volunteers Across the Country 6 Race Officials and Judges 7 Airplane Qualifications, Race Handicaps and Scoring 7 ARC Past Presidents 8 Air Race Classic Mission Statement 8 General Information and Schedule 9 2019 Stops 12-25 Jackson, TN (MKL) 12-13 LaGrange, GA (LGC) 14 Hattiesburg, MS (HBG) 15 Bryant, AR (SUZ) 16 Lee’s Summit, MO (LXT) 17 Fairmont, MN (FRM) 18 Wausau, WI (AUW) 19 Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU) 20 Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM) 21 North Bay, ON (YYB) 22 Brantford, ON (YFD) 23 Welland, ON (NQ3) 24-25 Volunteers – Behind the Scenes 26-27 2019 Route Map and Race Mileage 28 Team Biographies 29-64 Celebrating 90 Years of Women’s Air Racing 42-43 Endowment Fund 66 Air Race Classic History 67 Silent Auction 69 Contacts – Consider Volunteering for “Team ARC” 69 Where We’ve Been 70 Where We’re From 71 2019 Awards and Prizes 72-73 Become part of the aviation community Top Ten Winners of 2018 73 Collegiate Challenge Trophy 74 that shares your passion for flight. Ten Years of Collegiate Winners 74 Ten Years of Top Ten Air Race Classic Winners 75 nd Join AOPA today and receive 42 Annual ARC Winners – 2018 76 41st Annual ARC Winners – 2017 77 • 12 issues of Pilot Magazine All-Time ARC Most Races 78 ARC Medallions 78 • Industry leading aviation tools and resources 2018 Racers 79 • Safety and education courses Follow ARC Racers to the Finish 81 2020 Route Map and Race Mileage 82 • Access to legal and medical coverage • Exclusive travel discounts Air Race Classic, Inc. • Invitation to free AOPA events 29604 179th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042 www.airraceclassic.org | [email protected] Editor: Donna Harris, Heather Golan Copy Writers: Bev Weintraub Copy Editors: Jo Alcorn, Sherry Kandle, Theresa White, et al. Photographers: Bonnie Johnson, Phil Ciholas, and Cynthia Lee Join AOPA or Renew Your Membership Today! Printer: PRIDE Enterprises, Brandon, FL 33511 | www.pride-enterprises.org Front Cover Artwork: The Bramblett Group of Henderson, TN aopa.org/membership Back Cover Artwork: Craig Advertising of Lakeland, FL 2 3 Racer Index

2019 Air Race Classic Jan Aarsheim 40 Victoria Gann 41 Jennifer Nelson 53 JoAnne Alcorn 37 Minnetta Gardinier 33 Rachael Northup 51 Sponsors Kenzie Alge 30 Kali Hague 57 Michaela Parisi 49 Mickael Ashworth 44 Eileen Hamby 45 Heather Paul 57 Karen Atkins 49 Madison Haney 45 Laura Pena-Pannell 55 Suzanne Azar 55 Sierra Hardwick 63 Dana Perez 41 Hannah Beard 44 Donna Harris 64 Naiara Petralanda 35 Full Throttle ($5,000+) Susan Begg 45 Emily Hartley 30 Morgan Pietruch 60 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Meredith Boardman 56 Elin-Mari Heggland 40 Denise Pride 41 (AOPA)* Amy Bogardus 36 Kendall Higdon 63 Lauren Quandt 59 Air Wisconsin* Sierra Borges 30 Madeline Hooks 34 Leslie Ravey 41 Nina Bouthier 36 Shelli Huether 52 Carrie Reinhardt 51 Flyby ($2,500+) Megan Bradshaw 58 Emma Hughes 59 Mary Ann Richards 32 President’s Welcome Madison Bright 55 Kathryn Hughes 51 Virginie Rollin 35 AWAM Stacey Budell 32 Tiffany Imhoff 36 Jenna Rouillard 57 It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2019 Air Race LiveATC.net Corbi Bulluck 34 Gretchen Jahn 37 Kristi Serifin 56 Classic! This year marks the 43rd running of our race, and Chloe Cady 58 Lindsay Jarman 59 Lauren Settles 36 the 90th anniversary of women’s air racing! With roots Weathermeister* Jordan Cantrell 64 Alexandra Johnson 30 Megan Shaffer 44 dating back to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, the current WINGsReality EDU* Susan Carastro 39 Susan Jones 46 Madison Siegrist 51 Air Race Classic is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on Marie Carastro 39 Erika Jordan 56 Melanie Slayton 52 encouraging and educating women pilots and preserving Chelsea Carlin 49 Sherry Kandle 40 Sheila Smith 29 and promoting the tradition of female aviation pioneers. Tail Winds ($1,000+) Morgan Carney 55 Paige Kessler 60 Elayna Smithson 62 Air Race Classic Directors, Assistant Directors and Race Jeffrey Weiss / Raymond James* Rebecca Carroll 48 Meyeon Kim 33 Nia Spiller 34 Officials spend thousands of hours annually planning, Brenda Carter 40 Susan Larson 29 Christina Stumpf 39 executing and managing the race. I am personally grateful Leidos Rachel Chaput 55 Laura Laster 33 Sara Stumpf 34 for their generous talents and commitment to all aspects Republic Airways* Carol Christian 47 Gabriella Lindskoug 64 Erica Swenson 33 of this event. The women racers who participate embody The Ninety-Nines Oakley Clay 41 Dewi Saraswati Livingston 45 Gretchen Thennes 58 some of the finest female aviators flying today, representing Kamille Colbert 50 Jessica Martin 44 Jane Toskes 47 multiple facets of women in aviation in our country. Josephina Cotugno 50 Mary Mattocks 53 Catherine Troyer 60 The Air Race Classic would not be possible without the Take Off ($500+) Deborah Dreyfuss 38 Monique McAnnally 30 Jessica Washburn 59 dedication and enthusiasm of the hundreds of volunteers Amy Ecclesine 29 Mattie McKenna 63 Sarah Wendt 32 throughout the country. Planning is underway to welcome Aircraft Tool Supply Kelly Erdmann 59 Alexis Meaders 29 Theresa White 33 the teams at this year’s start, Jackson, Tennessee; multiple Appareo Linda Evans 31 Kimberly Mershon 49 Denise Whitford 60 Sugena Ewing 62 Caitlyn Miller 63 Jeanne Willerth 57 enroute stops along the route; and the terminus in DME Services of Florida Welland, Ontario. Enroute stops allow for flyby timing Mariah Ferber 60 Hellen Miller 39 Donna Wood 49 points, refueling, and planned overnight stops for the Eastern PA 99s Victoria Findley 52 Jessie Miller 48 Stephanie Wrenn 34 race teams. Since the Start, Terminus and race route GoJet Airlines Megan Fox 46 Morgan Mitchell 38 Barbara Zeigler 31 Lara Gaerte 64 Ailsa Moseley Cutting 32 change every year, new volunteers are recruited at each Holland Farms of the enroute stops, as well as the Start and Terminus, for each race. Those individuals may work as timers, Karlene Petitt* shuttle drivers, aircraft inspectors; anything that needs MAProgress Sponsors & Advertisers Index done to make that stop a success. They may be former Pelham Niagara racers, aviation enthusiasts who follow their hometown racer or team, and pilots willing to travel to the stops to Port Colborne Air Wisconsin 10, 83 Holland Farms 47 Rainbow Gymnastics 35 be a part of the competitive camaraderie that is the Air Spruce Creek Fly-in Realty Aircraft Spruce 52 Jeffrey Weiss & Raymond James 62 Republic Airline 37 Race Classic. Along with our volunteers, scores of loyal Aircraft Tool Supply 50 Karlene Petitt 47 Spruce Creek Fly-in Realty 61 Wainfleet fans across the country are eagerly anticipating the arrival AOPA 2, 80 Leidos 48 The Ninety-Nines 81 of ARC racers in their hometowns. We are extraordinarily Welland Ontario Appareo 61 LiveATC.net 54 Wainfleet 50 grateful to each of them for their enthusiasm and support; Women in Aviation AWAM 11 MAProgress 38 Weathermeister 65 the perpetuity of this one-of-a-kind race is due to the DME Services of Florida 53 Memphis 99s 35 Welland Ontario 56 dedication and efforts of everyone involved! We thank you [* Sustaining Sponsor] Eastern PA 99s 47 OnePlane Jane 52 WINGsReality EDU 68 for your participation in the Air Race Classic, the premier GoJet Airlines 53 Pelham Niagara 35 Women in Aviation 31 transcontinental speed competition for women pilots! Hardy Aviation Insurance 31 Port Colborne 38 4 5 Air Race Classic, Inc. ARC Airplane Qualifications, RACE JUDGES Scoring, and Race Handicaps

The Air Race Classic (ARC) is an annual VFR all-women cross-country event flown in official ARC daylight hours. Airplanes with at least 100 horsepower (HP) and not more than 600 HP may be flown in one of two classes: Competition or Non-Competition. Competition Class includes Stock and modified Stock, normally aspirated, piston-powered airplanes, rated for continuous operation at Mary Build maximum engine speed. Non-Competition Class includes airplanes not Naples, ME qualifying in Competition Class per ARC rules and those teams, not racing, but flying the event solely for education, experience, and the camaraderie of the race. Both classes follow the same rules and enjoy similar flying adventures over the 2,400+ statute-mile course. Handicaps are the basis for the ARC competitive race. They are a BOARD OF DIRECTORS method to allow all ARC entry-qualified make and model airplanes to compete against one another in the same race. Prior to the race, each Lara Gaerte Mary Build Alicia Sikes airplane is flown to determine the handicap for that particular airplane President | Fort Wayne, IN Naples, ME Not Shown Marvin Guthrie Quakertown, PA based on its current, demonstrated best speed. During the race, Clearwater, FL JoAnne Alcorn Linda Evans designated flybys incorporate special FAA-approved flight procedures Vice President | Winter Haven, FL Bev Weintraub North Wales, PA that allow all teams to be timed at the start and finish of each ARC race Theresa White New York, NY Minnetta Gardinier leg. Winners are determined after the airplanes arrive at and cross the Secretary | Kent, WA Iowa City, IA Mary Wunder Collegeville, PA final finish line. Official scores are calculated for each race leg by taking Donna Harris Sherry Kandle Treasurer | Lake Havasu, AZ an airplane’s ground speed, subtracting any applicable penalties, and Boise, ID Barb Zeigler Lin Caywood Limerick, PA then subtracting the airplane’s handicap. Safety Officer | Frederick, MD Once the first plane launches from the Start, the teams have four days to fly all race legs and to arrive and cross the Terminus finish line. You can follow the race and see each team’s progress at Gail Rouscher ASSISTANT DIRECTORS www.airraceclassic.org and select Follow ARC Racers to the Finish link. Chief Judge | Battle Creek, MI Susan Beall Bonnie Johnson Shannon Osborne Riva, MD Sedgwick, KS New York, NY Kayleigh Bordner Anita Mixon Elaine Stook RACE OFFICIALS Neola, IA Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tulsa, OK Michele Boyko Terry Nitz Jeneanne Visser INSPECTIONS SCORING START - KMKL RACE CENTRAL Albuquerque, NM Fredericksburg, VA Grimes, IA Lynette Ashland Sam Coleman Jo Ann Speer Bev Weintraub Gretchen Jahn Cynthia Lee Marolyn Wilson Chief Inspector Chief Scorer Start Chair New York, NY Broomfield, CO Avondale, PA Whitesboro, NY Cincinnati, OH Reno, NV Jackson, TN

Angel Green TERMINUS - CNQ3 Special thanks to all the 2019 Air Race Classic volunteers for making our race a success. Inspector Sellersburg, IN Peter Van Caulart & Cathy Boyko KMKL Jackson, TN KLGC LaGrange, GA KHBG Hattiesburg, MS KSUZ Bryant, AR Terminus Co-Chairs KLXT Lee’s Summit, MO KFRM Fairmont, MN KAUW Wausau, WI KCIU Sault Ste. Marie, MI Welland, Ontario CYAM Sault Ste. Marie, ON CYYB North Bay, ON CYFD Brantford, ON CNQ3 Welland, ON 6 7 Avener Field Airport Sweetwater T to Eastern Slope Reional Airport Fryeur ME ARC Past Presidents rd 43 Annual Air Race Classic Celeratin the 90 th Anniversary of Women’s Air Racin

2019 General Informatio n START McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson, TN) Airplane Inspections Friday une 14 0800-1700 CDT ARC Credentials Start Check-In ospitality 0900-1700 CDT Early Arrivals Gatherin – ackson General vs. Biloxi Shuckers 1800-2200 CDT Pancake Breakfast ML Saturday une 15 0700-0900 CDT Airplane Inspections ARC Credentials 0800-1500 CDT Start Check-In ospitality 0900-1500 CDT Racers Arrival – DEADLIE 1200 CDT Velda King Mapelli Pat Jetton Esther Lowry Safford Barbara Lewis Racers & outh Aviation Event – Minle with the Racers 1200-1500 CDT 1977-1984 1985-1987 1988-1990 1991-1993 ARC Credentials Airplane Inspections CLOSE 1500 CDT Welcome the Racers – MANDATORY 1800-2100 CDT Start Check-In – CLOSE Sunday une 16 0800 CDT Colleiate Racers Meetin – MANDATORY 0800-0900 CDT All Contestants Briefin – MANDATORY 0900-1200 CDT Timin Technoloy & udin Briefin – MANDATORY 1330-1500 CDT Social our & Take -Off Banuet – MANDATORY 1730-2130 CDT Flyin Canada – MANDATORY Monday une 17 0800-0900 CDT Racer Flyy Briefin – MANDATORY 0900-1030 CDT Race Start Terminus Briefin – MANDATORY 1030-1130 CDT Weather Briefin 1130-1200 CDT Pauline Glasson Genie Rae O’Kelly Dottie Anderson Judith Bolkema-Tokar First-Time Racers Clinic – MANDATORY 1330-1430 CDT 1994-1996 1997-1999 2000-2002 2002-2005 Race Officials Meetin 1500-1530 CDT Launch Breakfast All Contestants Final Briefin – MANDATORY Tuesday une 18 0600-0700 CDT Start Take-Off 0800 CDT

TERMINUS Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (Welland, ON) Terminus Check -In ospitality Friday une 21 0830-1700 EDT Racers Finish – DEADLINE 1700 EDT Meltdown Party 1800-2100 EDT Terminus Check -in ospitality Saturday une 22 0830-1800 EDT Airplane Inspections 0900-1200 EDT Score Sheet Sinin Meet with udes 0900-1400 EDT Vicki Hunt Valdeen Wooton Marolyn Wilson Racers & outh Aviation Event – Meet the Racers 1300-1500 EDT 2005-2006 2006-2007 2008-2014 irin Fair 1300-1500 EDT Colleiate Racers Deriefin – RECOMMENDED 1530-1615 EDT First-Time Racers Deriefin – RECOMMENDED 1615-1700 EDT Air Race Classic Mission All Conte stants Deriefin – MANDATORY Sunday une 23 0900-1000 EDT Social our & ARC Awards Banuet – MANDATORY 1900-2200 EDT The Air Race Classic, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to: encouraging and educating cur- rent and future women pilots; increasing public awareness of general aviation; demonstrating women’s roles ALL times aove suect to chane in aviation; preserving and promoting the tradition of pioneering women in aviation. 8 9 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, the Individuals that keep the planes flying. According to one website the global aviation maintenance technicians workforce will need to add almost 38,000 new technicians annually in order to meet the projected demand. The Association of Women in Aviation Maintenance is hoping to inspire young women to be a part of this wide-open industry. With a brand new website, a robust scholarship pro- gram, and a solid social media presence we invite you to check us out!

AWAM is a nonprofit organization created for the pur- pose of championing women’s professional growth and enrichment in the aviation maintenance fields by pro- viding opportunities for sharing information and - net working, education, fostering a sense of community and increasing public awareness of women in the industry Women supporting women is essential to success. This is why we value our partnership with ARC. Supporting ARC gives our organization a unique and much need- AWAM is honored to have ed opportunity in offering our maintenance students hands on experience in aircraft maintenance. been chosen as the Mainte- nance Team in charge of all aircraft inspections for Air Race Classic. From start to finish, AWAM is willing and ready to offer their support. Ladies with 3-4 months wrenches supporting ladies with yokes! Best of Luck to all of the Racers!!

AWAM World Headquarters —— www.awam.org Phone: 386 -416 - 0248 Email: [email protected] 10 11 Visitors find it easy to love Jackson occurrence for international visitors and West Tennessee. A major draw is – enamored with rockabilly pioneer our music, a sound heard only halfway Carl Perkins – to show up at the Rock- between Nashville and Memphis. Our a-Billy Hall of Fame. musical heritage is bolstered by a new generation of talent making its mark on Many come to watch the Minor the live music scene. League’s Jackson Generals or to play ball at the West Tennessee Sportsplex, which Our region offers many other reasons features 17 fields and is the Southeast’s to visit, too: Beautiful state parks like premier youth baseball and softball Reelfoot Lake. Historical Civil War battle facility. sites, like Parkers Crossroads and Shiloh National Military Park. Historic sites, like Charming small towns, beaming with McKellar-Sipes Davy Crockett’s home and the Alex Haley history and culture, food like pulled pork Museum, and music destinations, like the barbecue and fried catfish, and a friendly new Tennessee Legends of Music Museum welcome await our visitors. at the Carnegie and the West Tennessee Regional Airport Delta Heritage Center. From Civil War cannons to baseballs and fiddles, from music festivals to wineries and McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is located in the and treated like royalty during your stay. The Discovery Park in Union City and Casey distilleries, from dinosaurs and giraffes to geographic center of West Tennessee. The airport week is yours, and we are devoted to making it Jones Village in Jackson attract visitors heroes and legends — you’ll find them all right was established by the U.S. government in 1941 as unforgettable. Friday evening Ladies Night Out will from across the country. And, it’s a usual here in Jackson and West Tennessee. a military aviation training center and later was be the fun-filled kick-off of the weekend. Saturday given to the City of Jackson and Madison County, will begin with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Tennessee. As the airport has grown and evolved Memphis 99’s. At noon, a youth event will be hosted through the years to better serve the community, by Aviation Adventures. Saturday evening’s Meet our commitment to excellence and exemplary the Racers reception will precede a Hawaiian Luau service remain top priority. Hangar Party featuring The University of Tennessee Martin’s Jamaica Me Happy band, which is sure to Each year MKL hosts an annual fish fry be a hit! and the Jackson Business After Hours. The airport also sponsors the Tennessee Army For those of you who will be flying commercial, Air Guard’s Fallen Aviators Car Show/Fly- Air Choice One offers direct flights from St. Louis in, the Madison County Volunteer Fire and Atlanta. For anyone in need of a rental car to Department’s Firefighters Freedom Festival explore the area, Hertz is located on the field. and participates in the annual Angel Tree Christmas gifts for children. Over the past We appreciate the opportunity to share our airport year, MKL has made a concerted effort and our wonderful community with the amazing to encourage future pilots by reaching women of the Air Race Classic. Please let us know if out to local youth organizations and there is anything we can do to help make your visit educating our community by hosting more enjoyable. Aviation Adventure day camps, 99s Let’s Fly Now events and community cookouts. Steve Smith, Executive Director Jackson-Madison County MKL is home to three past Airport Authority Tennessee Airport Managers of the Year who have proven records of Jo Ann Speer, Start Chair offering southern hospitality at FBO Manager, McKellar-Sipes its finest. Prepare to be pampered Regional Airport

12 13 LAGRANGE, GA KLGC HATTIESBURG, MS KHBG

LaGrange Callaway Airport Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Stop Chair David Barrett Municipal Airport Airport Manager Dexter Wells Stop Chair Lynn Krell The Troup County Board of Commissioners Airfield Manager Chip Gibson welcomes you to the charming region of Troup County, The Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Georgia. With a population of almost 70,000, Troup holds the distinction as being one of the oldest airports in County is home to diverse industries, Fortune 500 the state of Mississippi. Opened in 1930, the Hattiesburg companies and higher education. Since its establishment Municipal Airport has served as the primary airport for in 1826, Troup County has earned a warm reputation the greater Hattiesburg area for almost ninety (90) years. as a premier, family-friendly community, as well as a Prior to its official opening, the Hattiesburg Aerodrome, as growing destination for commerce. it was then called, was a grass field with aircraft departing With 446 square miles of beautiful water, emerging from a clear-cut pine forest roughly four (4) miles south landscape and thriving economic development, Troup of the downtown. As with many airports throughout the County houses three municipalities: LaGrange (County south, its permanent infrastructure is owed to the airport’s seat), West Point and Hogansville. Located just miles involvement in World War II, as it was during this time that from thriving downtown LaGrange, the LaGrange the bulk of facilities and runways were designed and built. Callaway Airport (KLGC) strives to service the needs During this period, the airport was under the control of of general and business aviation users. With excellent the War Department and hosted the Army Air Corp’s A20 year round weather and no congestion or ATC delays, Havocs, O-49 Vigilants, O-52 Owls and B-25s Mitchells. the airport offers 300 VFR flying days each year. In honed itself as a welcoming place for businesses and After its short stint as an auxiliary military airfield, the addition, the Terminal Building (FBO) was renovated families, proving that it is a leader in producing positive airport was returned to civilian use in 1946. Thanks to the in 2009 to provide modern amenities, such as a pilot’s growth and development. The county features numerous recently constructed ramp and runways built for the war lounge, snooze room, kitchen, and a conference room. growing industries, such as Interface, ExxonMobile, effort, the airport began to flourish in its new mandate. Troup County has evolved into a leading county Duracell, Sewon America, Inc., Jindal Films and The late 1940s saw commercial air service brought to the that is known today for its broad education, extensive Milliken & Co, among many others. region for the first time. Over the next 25 years, periodic agriculture and growing commerce. Home to Sweetland Troup County honors a commitment to provide service was provided by Delta and Southern Airways. Amphitheatre at Boyd Park and Great Wolf Lodge in excellence for its citizens and continues to advance with Although commercial air service is no longer conducted at LaGrange, beautiful West Point Lake in West Point, each passing decade. The prevalent history and unique the municipal airport, the facility continues to serve a vital and the annual Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville, legacy, along with the endless opportunity for economic role in the economy of the metropolitan Hattiesburg area the area offers exceptional dining, indoor and outdoor development, promote and ensure the continued growth having emerged as the region’s premier general aviation recreation attractions, and unique entertainment. It has and success of Troup County. We invite you to Start Here! airport. Helping to forge this distinction is the airport’s ideal location. Nestled in the Hattiesburg Forrest County Industrial Park, the airport lies between the central business district and the nation’s largest National Guard training facility, Camp Shelby. This helps to make it the perfect choice for business travelers and military distinguished visitors alike. The close proximity to The University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University, and two junior colleges also help make the airport a natural fit for flight training. U. S. Highways 11, 49, 98 and Interstate 59 all converge near the airport, helping solidify the airport’s moniker, “The Hub City.” With an eye to the future, the airport looks forward to another ninety years!

14 15 BRYANT, AR KSUZ LEE’S SUMMIT, MO KLXT

Saline County Regional Airport Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Stop Chair Camilia Smith Stop Chair Emmy Dillon Airport Manager Dane Pruitt Airport Manager John Ohrazda Welcome to Saline County, Arkansas, with a population over The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport is the new 107,000, home to nationally recognized schools, championship gateway to Kansas City. The airport is owned by the sports, first class parks and libraries in a suburban/rural setting City of Lee’s Summit and is located 16 miles southeast with a marvelous variety of shopping and dining amenities for of downtown Kansas City, MO. your family to enjoy. The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport has undergone Conveniently located in Central Arkansas along Interstate a transformation in recent years. In 2018, the airport’s 30, Saline County is fifteen minutes from the Little Rock north/south runway 18/36 was extended from 4,016 National Airport, thirty minutes from Hot Springs National feet to 5,501 feet and widened to 100 feet, allowing Park, two hours from Memphis and five hours from Dallas. heavier corporate aircraft to take off and land at the Saline County is experiencing dynamic growth, with our airport. The crosswind runway 11/29 was also extend- population booming nearly 40% in the last fifteen years, and ed from 3,800 feet to 4,000 feet. our cities and county government have kept pace with solid Additional improvements have positioned the Lee’s infrastructure and public facilities that are second to none. Summit Municipal Airport as a premier regional Our economic base is strong and broad. A regional draw destination for business aviation operators. The airport for shopping and entertainment, Saline County also has large recently acquired a new hangar complex, which and medium manufacturing and processing facilities and the features a renovated lobby, pilot’s lounge and sleep infrastructure to transport goods and materials affordably. In room. The airport also offers concierge service for car addition to substantial rail and interstate highway access, our rental, hotel reservations, restaurant reservations and Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ) is located at 1100 conference room reservations. Hill Farm Road, Bryant AR 72022. The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving community Saline County Regional Airport is a modern facility that of more than 97,000 residents, which enjoys the opened March 12, 2007, with 5001 x 100 feet runway with full many attributes of a significant suburb within a major national retailers at Summit Fair and Summit Woods parallel taxiway, ILS approach, RNAV approaches, Medium metropolitan area while still maintaining a small- Crossing. Lee’s Summit also boasts award-winning Intensity Runway Lights with strobing runway end identifier town feel. bars and restaurants, serving up delicious food along lights. SUZ also has 24 hour self-serve 100LL Avgas, Jet-A Lee’s Summit offers something for everyone. There with one-of-a-kind cocktails sure to leave you coming with anti-icing additive and a Full Service Avgas and Jet-A are plenty of great options for shoppers to enjoy, back for more! truck. The airport does not charge ramp fees or landing fees construction of large corporate hangars, with space allowing from unique shops in the city’s historic downtown to Welcome racers and enjoy your stay in Lee’s Summit! and allows overnight stays for transient aircraft free of charge. even more expansion. Saline County Regional Airport has Saline County Airport terminal has many amenities to serve plans to extend runway and parallel taxiway another 1,000 you: a large well-appointed lobby, pilots lounge, flight crew feet that will result in 6,001 feet of runway. Development plans rest area, flight planning area with AWOS-III and Unicom, for the east side of the airport are being planned. The City of tornado safe room with 8-inch steel reinforced concrete floor, Bryant and Saline County are developing a road to run from ceiling and walls, a large conference room with presentation Raymar overpass on I-30 to South Reynolds road, creating capability and capacity for 20 people, small conference room better access to the airport. with table and 6 chairs, and a break room. This facility will Saline County Regional Airport sits on 1200 acres just allow meetings to be held with ability to store catering and southeast of the City of Bryant. Conveniently located 8 miles serve guests with efficiency. The airport has a courtesy car that from West Little Rock, very close to Bass Pro Shops, The New pilots can use if they furnish a current proof of insurance card Outlet Mall, convenient access to businesses, shopping, hotels and driver’s license. Just call Airport Manager, Dane Pruitt, at restaurants in Benton, Bryant and Little Rock with great 501-672-9809 to make arrangements. hometown service and congeniality. Saline County Regional Airport is 100% self-sufficient with Saline County Airport Commission would like to thank 36 T-Hangars, 10 private hangars and, 3 large corporate Central Arkansas Flying Club, Little Rock Squadron of Civil hangars. The Airport Commission is starting two more Air Patrol, Saline County hangar pilots, and all the volunteers improvement projects to expand our ramp areas allowing space and sponsors that help make Bryant, AR the best stop of the for two more 12-bay T-Hangars and five land lease lots for 2019 Air Race Classic.

16 17 FAIRMONT, MN KFRM WAUSAU, WI KAUW

The Fairmont Municipal Airport Wausau Downtown Airport Stop Chair Verlus Burkhart Stop Chair Scott Feldbruegge Airport Manager Lee Steinkamp Airport Manager John Chmiel Welcome Racers to the Fairmont Municipal Airport, Wausau, Wisconsin is located right in the middle of the located in southern Minnesota. One of the main Badger state and the airport is one of the easiest airports attractions is our beautiful chain of five lakes located to find from the air. Our community is located at the right in town. They are used for boating, fishing and intersection of highways I39 and 29 where Rib Mountain water recreation. There are also several parks and trails marks the spot. The runways lay on the east side of Lake throughout the city. There are some golf courses nearby, Wausau which is fed by the Wisconsin, Eau Claire and a water park, the Martin County Historical Society, large community hangar was built in the mid-1970s. The Little Rib Rivers. Wausau Downtown Airport earned Heritage Acres, and many other recreational activities main terminal building and fire/maintenance building its named from the fact that it is centered in the Wausau in the area. We have many locally owned restaurants, were built in 1985. There was once a Piper Aircraft Metro Area made up of the communities of Wausau, shops, and hotels close to the airport to provide some Dealer located at the airport. The airport has an ILS on Schofield, Weston, Rib Mountain, and Kronenwetter hometown hospitality. We also have a robust agricultural runway 31 and RNAV/GPS on both 13/31 and is 5500 with a cumulative population of over 85,000. economy in the area. The local area is one of the largest ft x 100ft. There have been many improvements over just Wausau Downtown Airport was established in 1927 pork producing counties in the U.S. Corn and soy beans the last 5 years. The main runway 13/31, parallel taxi- and our community has a rich aviation history. We are no are the two major crops produced in the area. way, and apron were all reconstructed in 2013. New high stranger to cross-country air racing. Air racer John Wood The airport has been at its current location, just intensity runway lights were also part of the project, as was not only the winner of the 1928 Ford Reliability/ east of town, since 1951. Since the 1950’s, the airport well as a new rotating beacon. We have an upcoming National Air Tour but he was also our airport manager. has changed significantly. The main runway has been t-hangar project that is projected to be built in 2020. The National Air Tour stopped at Wausau Airport, then expanded several times to a length of 5500 feet. The Welcome to Fairmont and have a great race! known as Alexander Field, In 1928, 1929, and 1930. downtown Wausau where you Wausau was most recently a stop on the National Air can request the Wausau Airport Tour in 2003 when it was recreated by Greg Herrick. crew rate. They provide the Wausau Downtown Airport has annually hosted the transportation to give you time AirVenture Cup Race since 2014 where we typically to relax over a dinner at one of host, fuel and feed over 80 aircraft and crew before many restaurants within walking their same-day departure to Oshkosh. Wausau Flying distance, three local breweries, Service, Inc. has 27 years of experience in the FBO and a local distillery. Depending industry which will help provide you with the fast and on what day you arrive, there are efficient service you need. EAA Chapter 640 and Learn many activities that take place Build Fly volunteers will help make your stay as easy within our community like outdoor and relaxing as possible. concerts, farmers markets and vendor bizarres. Thank We encourage you to remain overnight in our you for choosing Wausau as a destination during the community and rest before your trip to “the Sault”. 43rd Air Race Classic. We recommend the Jefferson Street Inn located in

18 19 SAULT STE. MARIE, MI KCIU SAULT STE. MARIE, ON CYAM Flyby Only

Chippewa County Int’l. Airport Sault Ste. Marie Airport Airport Manager Tami Beseau Stop Chair Sherri DeGasparro Formerly the Kincheloe Air Force base, Chippewa Airport Manager Terry Bos County International Airport is on the northeastern Located on the shore of the St. Mary’s River and at the end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, on the Canada– heart of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie is a charming US border, and separated from its twin city of Sault and friendly waterfront border town. To the south, across Ste. Marie, Ontario, by the St. Mary’s River. Sault the river, and connected by the International Bridge, is Ste. Marie was settled by Native Americans more the Sault’s sister city, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan - the pair than 12,000 years ago, and was long a crossroads of locally known as the “twin Sault’s.” The city’s strategic fishing and trading of tribes around the Great Lakes. location at the centre of North America has deemed the It developed as the first European settlement in the “Soo Locks” the world’s busiest shipping canal, and an region that became the Midwestern United States, as important and valued international shipping route. Father Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit, learned of With the world’s largest freshwater lake a stone’s throw the Native American village and traveled there in 1668 away, Lake Superior and its surrounding areas provide to found a Catholic mission. “Saulites” and visitors alike ready access to nature and Sault Sainte-Marie in French means “the Rapids of spectacular landscapes. An abundance of roadside Saint Mary”. St. Mary’s River runs from Lake Superior parks, scenic lookouts over luscious boreal forest, sand to Lake Huron; between what are now the twin border beaches, and rushing rivers and lakes providing world- cities on either side. Sault Ste. Marie is the home of class destinations for biking, snowshoeing, canoeing the International 500 Snowmobile Race (commonly and fishing throughout the seasons. The Ermatinger- called the I-500), which takes place annually and Clergue National Historic Site, Art Gallery of Algoma draws participants and spectators from all over the and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre offer rich, U.S. and Canada. The race, which was inspired by cultural experiences. the Indianapolis 500, originated in 1969 and has been Sault Ste. Marie hockey teams have boasted a number growing ever since. of Hockey Hall of Fame members, including Wayne provides thirteen non-stop jet flights to Detroit each The airport is owned by the Economic Development Gretzky, who joined the city’s home OHL team, the Sault week. We are also proud to host a modern commercial Corporation of Chippewa County. In April of 1987, Greyhounds, in 1977. terminal. We offer general aviation services, hanger for-profit community-based entity, celebrated 20 years the CCEDC assumed responsibility for managing the Sault Ste. Marie is home to many notable people, rental, and fueling services. of operation in 2018. Of the 23 regional, local or small Chippewa County International Airport, one of only 12 among them Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female The 20,400 square foot passenger terminal opened airports in Ontario that have been transferred from the commercial service airports in the state. Delta Airlines astronaut in space. In 2017, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport in September 2002. Passengers enjoy many features Federal government, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport is the Development Corporation renamed the roadway that designed with safety, convenience, and comfort in only airport that is not directly affiliated with a municipality. leads to the airport terminal building, Dr. Roberta Bondar mind. State of the art security equipment, as well as Since 2011, passenger numbers at the airport have risen Parkway to honour her for her outstanding contributions an automated baggage claim are featured. A canopy at steadily, year by year, breaking the 200,000 mark for the to the community. The SSMADC, an independent, not- the entrance and a boarding bridge on the ramp side first time in 2015. protect passengers from the elements. A conference room and individual work stations are available for our business travelers. Chippewa County International Airport provides Jet A and 100LL aviation fuel. The hours of operation are daylight till dusk, seven days per week. Chippewa County International also has private aircraft hangars and community hangars available by the day, week, month or year. Chippewa County Air/Industrial Park provides a range of opportunities for public and private sector users. Hundreds of people work in businesses and industries located in the park.

20 21 NORTH BAY, ON CYYB BRANTFORD, ON CYFD

Jack Garland Airport Brantford Municipal Airport Stop Chair Bill Carswell Airport Manager Shawn Broughton Airport Manager Kelly Hewitt Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the city of Airport Contact Jack Santerre Brantford is located in the heart of Southern Ontario, North Bay is known as “The Gateway to the North” with direct access to major highways, rail lines and the and the YYB is the city’s gateway to opportunity. North Brantford Municipal Airport. Bay is “Air Racer friendly” and a popular year round Brantford built its first airport in 1929, and in destination to visit but especially to visit by air! It is too 1945, purchased the current airport from the Federal bad that you are all on a tight and competitive schedule Government. Built in 1939 as a part of the British because we would like to extend our hospitality to you Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Special Flight away from the airport. North Bay offers a wide variety of Training School #5 was where World War II pilots amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. learned to fly multi-engine Avro Ansons before moving Please come back when you can stay a while. up to Lancaster and Halifax bombers. After the war, Today, Brantford is a vibrant community with a The North Bay Jack Garland Airport, YYB, has a long the City asked the Brantford Flying Club (est. 1929) to population of approximately 100,000 people. The and varied aviation history celebrating its 80th airport take on the management of the airport. City’s central location makes it an ideal place to live, birthday in 2018. Commercial flights have arrived and The airport boasts 3 paved runways up to 5000 feet work, visit, and especially play! Not only does the departed YYB since 1938. The Royal Canadian Air in length, multiple instrument approaches, and a full Grand River Watershed provide numerous outdoor Force has been stationed at YYB since the beginning. service FBO including mobile refuellers. leisure activities, but as the home of the Great One Of course, General Aviation has shaped the airport, as Brantford is known as the Telephone City, as it Wayne Gretzky, we also have a thriving competitive well. Pilot training, private pilots, float planes, weather was here in 1874 where Alexander Graham Bell first sports community specializing in hockey, lacrosse, and diversions, fuel stops, and maintenance facilities have conceived the idea for the telephone. You can visit the baseball. played an important part in North Bay becoming a Bell Homestead National Historic Site and explore The Brantford Flying Club and the Brantford significant airport in Ontario. From a basic northern the evolution of the telephone in the restored 19th Municipal Airport wish the ARC teams a safe and fun airstrip to today’s helicopter training schools to aviation century home. race! Good Luck! college programs, YYB is changing and growing to adapt awaiting customs, noticing aircraft being towed out of to and keep pace with modern aviation requirements. the maintenance hangars, hearing the changing pitch Not uncommon and not surprising to look up and as helicopters practice approaches while light singles see just about anything in the circuit, the flight service manoeuver on the ramp is the norm. station has seen it all. Watching (and hearing!) a B29 We look forward to supporting the Air Racers and we start and then roll down the 10,000-foot runway, look forward to sharing our fair winds and good weather having a commercial passenger diversion on the ramp with our American aviator friends. Best of luck!

22 23 Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission is grateful to our Canada “2019 Air Race Terminus” sponsors WELLAND, ONTARIO

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport | CNQ3

Stop Chairs: Cathy Boyko & Peter Van Caulart Airport Manager Bob Cullen Greetings to ARC Women’s Air Racing! Welcome to “Air Race Week” in the South Niagara communities of Welland, Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Pelham! We’re thrilled that air racing is coming back to our shared infrastructure, the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, for the first time since the 1950’s. The four municipalities, each one once rich in the economies of industrialization, agriculture or shipping, are now focussed on technology, education and tourism. Our people are friendly, culturally diverse and can help you find the best Niagara shopping, recreation or vacation experience. We’re also celebrating the 90th year of Women’s Air Racing at the airport on Saturday June 22nd. The public will be out to meet the racers, enjoy the FlyMarket, our local vendor showcase and to participate in the ARC youth and career events. Additionally, you’re invited to help us celebrate the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, dedication of the 99’s compass rose and a portrait of Dorothy Rungeling. There‘s going to be a packed hangar for the meltdown party Friday and a fancy awards dinner Sunday. There might even be some extra surprises. So we’re excited for you to find us and be our guests, but first, fly safely. Good luck, eh!

24 25 Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make the 2019 ARC a success!

The Air Race Classic is an annual event that takes Our divisions include: a year-round effort by hundreds of volunteers, who AIRPLANE | Airplane Entry; Handicaps; Inspection; spend countless hours making sure all the pieces fall New Airplane Technology into place. That effort begins with the all-volunteer EDUCATION | Briefings; Educational Videos; First Air Race Classic Board of Directors, whose members Timers/Refresher; Public Education/Youth; Safety oversee the organization and its events. They also FINANCING | Advertising; Endowment Fund; provide guidance to ensure the future of the race. Grants; Sales; Silent Auction; Sponsors Assistant Directors widen the scope and range GOVERNANCE | Judging; Rules; Treasury of expertise, providing experience that more fully supports the ARC’s mission and goals. All Directors MARKETING | ARC Program; ARC Promotion; Awards & Prizes; Press Releases; Publications; and Assistant Directors of this 501(c)(3) corporation Racer Promotion; Social Media; Trade Shows & shoulder the responsibility and reap the reward of Conferences sponsoring the race because they believe in its value RACERS | Credentials; Entry Administration; Mother to both general aviation and women in aviation. Bird Program; Scholastic Outreach Supporting the race is an ever-expanding ROUTE | Enroute Stop Volunteer Coordination; FAA network of volunteers who work with the Board Waivers; Flyby Design and Assistant Directors across these divisions, SAFETY | Race Central; Race Safety Oversight; generously dedicating numerous hours throughout Safety Officer the year to ensure a safe, competitive, educational, SCORING | Scoring; Timing Coordination; and festive event. The ARC volunteer network is Timing Technologies what makes this event happen year in and year out. Thank you to the men and women involved in our START/TERMINUS | Route Selection; Start/Terminus Liaison volunteer network! SUPPORT | ARC History; Documents and The Air Race Classic organization continuously Databases; Thank Yous; Website strives to upgrade its operations to meet aviation challenges of today’s changing world. We have implemented new tools for race timing and scoring and offer live tracking of race teams en route. Working on this event is almost as exciting as flying it. The ARC’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious. If you would like to be part of the behind-the-scenes’ activity that supports this race, please join us by contacting [email protected]. 26 27 CLASSIC RACER 1 Alexis Meaders & Sheila Smith Spirit of Memphis | Cessna Skyhawk 172N

Welcome the first-time team of Alexis ride in 1991, she worked in IT until 2006. Meaders (Bartlett, TN) and Sheila Smith She kept her hand in aviation, though, (Bartlett, TN) to the Air Race Classic! working as a flight instructor until rejoining Alexis is an Airline Transport Pilot with the industry full time. multi-engine land and single-engine sea When she’s not flying, Alexis enjoys fitness certificates, instrument and multi-engine activities, including running and cycling. She “I am very excited to say that this is my flight instructor credentials, advanced and is a member of the Memphis chapter of the first Air Race Classic,” says Sheila. “I am instrument ground instructor certificates, a 99s and a member-at-large of Women in racing for fun, adventure and camaraderie.” jet type rating and 5,583 hours in the air. Aviation International. Sheila was introduced to aviation by her She is a captain for Endeavor Air, flying a Sheila holds a Commercial certificate, pilot, Alexis, in 2004 and earned her Private CRJ-900 regional jet. single- and multi-engine land, and is an certificate in 2015. She has obtained the Says Alexis, “This will be my first Air Race instrument and multi-engine flight instructor rest of her ratings in the last two years and Classic. I am very excited to take part in this as well as an instrument and advanced hopes to pursue a full-time aviation career adventure. I expect to learn a lot and meet ground instructor, with complex and high- after she retires. Other interests include 2019 ARC some great people. I also hope to promote performance endorsements, a current computers, running, biking and traveling. women in aviation through this experience.” instrument rating and 637 hours logged. She Sheila is a member of the Memphis An aircraft owner for most of her life, retired from the Navy in 2007 and currently chapter of the 99s and a member-at-large Alexis also has experience in information works as an information technology project of Women in Aviation International. Route Map technology — after taking her ATP check- manager for the IRS.

CLASSIC RACER 2 Susan Larson & Amy Ecclesine Red or Green? | Cessna Skyhawk 182R This is the 14th Air Race Classic for Su- owner and manager of a pallet company san Larson (Santa Fe, NM). A Commer- and a former certified public accountant. Race Route Mileage for Designated Flyby Airports cial pilot, single-engine land and helicopter, She is approaching “true” retirement, she Susan has complex, high-performance and says — but not there yet! ID Airports Nautical Statute tailwheel endorsements and 4,190 hours Amy Ecclesine (Berkeley, CA) is flying KMKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson, TN) 0 0 under her belt. Susan is a past president of ARC for the sixth time. She is a Private KLGC LaGrange Callaway Airport (Lagrange, GA) 246 283 the 99s and a member of the Rio Grande pilot, single-engine land, with 1,050 hours North chapter. in her logbook. “This is always a highlight Amy works as a quality inspector at Kitty KHBG Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (Hattiesburg, MS) 237 272 Susan flies the ARC, “for the estrogen of my year and a delight to see many return Hawk Aero, building electric, passenger- KSUZ Saline County Regional Airport (Benton, AR) 257 296 rush at each flyby, and to update my skill set, racers,” she says. flying air taxis. It’s the perfect amalgam of KLXT Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport (Lee’s Summit, MO) 277 319 particularly my decision-making. I’ve been Says Amy, “Racing is the ultimate aeronautical experience and her previous blessed with a wonderful upportive family continuous improvement to my piloting program management careers at two KFRM Fairmont Municipal Airport (Fairmont, MN) 281 323 and friends who have always encouraged skills; it’s a thrill, and I get to see parts of national laboratories. She has run more KAUW Wausau Downtown Airport (Wausau, WI) 220 253 me to pursue my passion for aviation and the country I might never see from a single than 80 triathlons and enjoys snorkeling, singing, motorcycling, skiing, and open- KCIU* Chippewa County International Airport (Sault Ste Marie, MI) 231 265 particularly to participate in this race for so engine plane, up close and personal. Where many years.” else would I brush shoulders with the water swimming. She is a member of the CYAM Sault Ste Marie Airport (Sault Ste Marie, ON) 14 16 Susan is former owner/operator of a best racing women in the world? Oh, it is Bay Cities chapter of the 99s. CYYB North Bay / Jack Garland Airport (North Bay, ON) 209 241 helicopter charter and tour company, former amazing fun, too!” CYFD Brantford Municipal Airport (Brantford, ON) 198 228 CNQ3 Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (Welland, ON) 46 53 * Fly-by only Timing point Total Race Distance: 2216 2549 28 29 CLASSIC RACER 3 CLASSIC RACER 5 Monique McAnnally, Emily Hartley & Sierra Borges Linda Evans & Barbara (Barb) Zeigler Frozen Force of Univ. of North Dakota | Piper Archer PA-28-181 Broad Street Barnstormers | Cessna Skyhawk 182R This is the seventh Air Race Classic Linda retired from the business technol- Monique McAnnally (Valencia, CA) that helped her get the Private certificate, for Linda Evans (North Wales, PA). She ogy operation at a large pharmaceutical returns for her second Air Race Classic. and looks forward to sharing her love of holds a Commercial certificate, single- company in 2017, after more than 22 years She is an instrument-rated Commercial flying with even more high school kids. She and multi-engine land, with a current in a variety of technology roles. She keeps pilot, single- and multi-engine land, is a member of the San Fernando Valley instrument rating, complex and high- busy with her six godchildren, who range with a complex endorsement and 235 chapter of the 99s and the UND chapter of performance endorsements, and 1,498 in age from 14 to 32. Of the six, four have fabulous ladies you are competing against.” hours logged. Monique is majoring in Women in Aviation International. hours in her logbook. She is a member of flown with Linda. When Linda is not fly- Barb is a procurement manager for a Commercial Aviation with a business Emily Hartley (Mendota Heights, MN) the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the ing, she enjoys playing golf and watching/ large global organization, overseeing the specialization while working as a swim is flying the ARC for the first time. Welcome! 99s and an ARC director, and is pursuing attending sporting events. company’s facilities. She has been in the instructor for kids with special needs. She Emily holds a Commercial certificate, Welcome Sierra Borges (Kaneohe, HI) her airplane mechanic license. Barb Zeigler (Limerick, PA) returns for procurement field for more than 25 years. hopes to work as a flight instructor at the single- and multi-engine land, with to her first ARC! Sierra in an instrument- When asked why she flies the ARC, she her fifth Air Race Classic. She is a Private During Barb’s first race, in 2010, she university after graduating in May 2019. instrument flight instructor credentials, rated Commercial pilot, single- and multi- says, “Simply because I love it! Where else pilot, single-engine land, with a current was shocked when a little boy ran over “This race truly highlights women a current instrument rating, a complex engine land, with a complex endorsement can you challenge yourself, visit places instrument rating, a high-performance asking for her team’s autographs. “He supporting each other, and it shows how endorsement and 370 hours flown. She is and 172 hours logged. She is a senior at far and wide and do it with a group of endorsement, and 475 hours logged. She had the ARC program in hand and asked intelligent and strong women in aviation a flight instructor at UND — her first job UND, working on her flight instructor amazing and talented women?” During is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania us to sign by our pictures,” says Barb. are. I love being able to show girls across in aviation. certificate, while working part-time at the 2014 race, her team encountered chapter of the 99s, a member at-large of “My one and only rock star moment!” the USA that they can do anything they Why is she racing? “I hope to challenge a hotel in town. Says Sierra, “The 2019 some challenging weather going over Women in Aviation International and an Aviation is Barb’s No. 1 hobby, and she dream of,” says Monique. “Last year was myself, gain new experiences, and make ARC will be my first race and I couldn’t the Rockies, and they circled over the ARC Director. Says Barb, “I race for the enjoys working with aviation organizations truly an amazing first race for me. Even lifelong connections with women from all be more excited!” Great Salt Lake for 15 minutes before the experience of not only flying an airplane for promote the sport and encourage those though we did not get to fly each of the over the place,” Emily explains. One of Sierra’s favorite things to do is weather cleared. Says Linda, “Our race two weeks, but to experience the beautiful who to want to fly. She also loves spending legs, we truly got to experience all aspects When she’s not flying, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places and going on track on that leg was a mostly straight line country we live in. My favorite stories are of time at the beach with her husband, fishing of aviation that we train for. My favorite hanging out with friends and heading adventures with friends and family. She en- with a giant donut in the middle!” the people we meet along the way and the and reading. part was getting to meet so many amazing home on weekends to visit family. Emily is joys hiking, snowboarding, and eating good women along the way!” a member of the UND chapter of Women food. Sierra is a member of the UND chap- Monique recently helped start an Aviation in Aviation International. ter of Women in Aviation International. Explorers post in Grand Forks, the program

Air Racers at the 2019 International Women CLASSIC RACER 4 in Aviation Conference Alexandra Johnson & Kenzie Alge Flying Flashes of Kent St. Univ | Cessna Skyhawk 172S This is the first Air Race Classic for Alex Airport (1G3) and enjoys spending time Johnson (Canton, MI). Welcome! with family and friends and doing anything Alex is a Private pilot, single-engine land, creative. She is a member of Women in with a current instrument rating and 182 Aviation International. #IamWAI hours in her logbook. She is working on Kenzie Alge (Stow, OH) returns for We are air racers, pilots, mechanics, astronauts, her Commercial certificate and majoring her second ARC. She holds a Commercial air traffic controllers, airport managers, in Flight Technology, with an expected certificate, single- and multi-engine land, graduation date of May 2021. with a current instrument rating, flight and aeronautical decision-making than I aerospace engineers, flight attendants, educators, Says Alex, “I fly for the feeling of being instructor credential, complex and high- could ever have in normal flight training enthusiasts, and members of the military. free and to change my perspective every performance endorsements, and 323 hours anywhere. I am extremely grateful to be We are Women in Aviation International. once in a while. I’ve known I wanted to logged. Kenzie is a senior and a flight competing again in this year’s race!” become a pilot since I was in second grade. instructor at Kent State and is working on Besides flying, Kenzie enjoys hiking, Aviation has always been a part of my life her instrument instructor certificate. camping and anything outdoors, as well and my family.” Her career goal is to fly for “I did my first Air Race in 2018 and as traveling and spending time with her a major airline. had an awesome experience,” Kenzie says. friends and family. Kenzie is a member of When she’s not studying or flying, Alex “I learned more participating in that race the KSU Flying Black Squirrels chapter of works the line at Kent State University about weather, cross country planning Women in Aviation International. JOIN US! www.WAI.org

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WAI_ARC 3_875x5_125.indd 1 4/18/19 4:27 PM CLASSIC RACER 6 CLASSIC RACER 8 Ailsa Moseley Cutting & Sarah Wendt Minnetta Gardinier & Theresa White Blondes Away | North American Navion NA-145 Crazy Lazy 8s | Cessna Cardinal 177B Minnetta Gardinier (Iowa City, IA) is graduate students and postdoctoral researchers Ailsa Moseley Cutting (Wellington, to prove to the FAA that general-aviation back for her 12th ARC. She holds a Private in responsible & ethical conduct of research. FL) returns for her third ARC. She holds airplanes could fly under the same pilot certificate, single-engine land, with a But, she says, “Flying is my No. 1 hobby, and a Private pilot certificate, single-engine regulations as commercial airliners. current instrument rating and 2,117 hours it continues to encroach into my life in other land, with complex and high-performance Ailsa works for American Humane, the logged. Says Minnetta, “I’ve flown the ARC ways – local airport commission, 99s, EAA.” endorsements, a current instrument rating, oldest humane organization in the U.S., as 2008-2018. Each race is a new adventure, She also enjoys travel (preferably in her own and 650 hours flown. Says Ailsa, “I love development coordinator in the Palm Beach and each race introduces me to new flying plane), reading, gardening, and attending writer in Seattle, drafting regulations and to fly and I love to compete. I have spent office. She frequently deploys to rescue experiences and new friends in aviation. I theater, performing arts and sporting events. guidance material. my entire life competing in other arenas, animals, as well as organizing aircraft and about 12 years, including five as a flight return to this race each year for the great Minnetta is an ARC director and a member Theresa flies a Cessna 172 and has flown and I love the challenge and camaraderie flying relief after natural disasters. Ailsa is a instructor, and has been in the Lear for the fun, friendship and flying that it offers. It’s of the Iowa chapter of the 99s. with her partner to all four corners of the of the Air Race. I enjoy broadening member of the Florida Goldcoast chapter last 2½ years. a blast to reconnect with past racers and to This is the third ARC for Theresa White United States and the Bahamas. A favorite my knowledge, flying in new territories, of the 99s. Why is she racing again this year? meet new racers.” (Kent, WA). She is a Private pilot, single-engine flying activity is the antique airplane club’s meeting new people, and visiting parts of This is the fourth Air Race Classic for “For a flying experience you cannot get During her rookie race in 2008, the extra set land and sea, with a tailwheel endorsement “barnstorming” air tours around the Pacific our country that I haven’t seen before.” Sarah Wendt (Jupiter, FL). She is an anywhere else.” of plane keys she had made didn’t work on race and 873 hours in her logbook. Says Theresa, Northwest. Says Theresa, “They are the Ailsa’s family has deep connections to Airline Transport Pilot, single- and multi- Sarah is a musician, a movie buff, a forever start morning. But 2011 topped that surprise: “I love working behind the scenes in planning opposite of the ARC — slow, short wandering aviation history. Her race plane, a 1946 engine land, with a current instrument student, a teacher, young at heart, an old When weather forced cancellation of the first this race, but it keeps drawing me in! It’s such a legs, and very low stress!” Navion, belonged to her grandfather, rating, a multi-engine instrument instructor soul, a baker, a fixer, a flyer, a goal setter, a four stops on the route, Minnetta stunned great experience to exercise my flying skills and When she’s not flying, Theresa enjoys hiking, Crocker Snow, a career pilot and aviation certificate, complex and high-performance resolved athlete, an adventurer, a friend, and everyone – racers and airports alike – by flying knowledge while having fun with inspirational reading, learning new skills, and volunteering official. He bought it new and flewit endorsements, a jet type rating, and 3,632 a mentor. She is a member of the Florida the entire original race course anyway. women — all while seeing the country and with several aviation organizations. She is a 900,000 miles and to every state except hours logged. Sarah is a Learjet 60 charter Treasure Coast chapter of the 99s and of Minnetta is an associate professor of meeting the Stop volunteers.” member of the Greater Seattle chapter of Hawaii. In the 1970s, he used the Navion and contract pilot. She has been flying for Women in Aviation International. pharmacology at University of Iowa, teaching In 2017, Theresa retired from the FAA, the 99s and the Washington State chapter pharmacology and neuroscience to graduate where she worked in International Training of Women in Aviation International, and an students and nurse anesthetists, instructing at the FAA Academy and as a technical ARC director.

CLASSIC RACER 7 CLASSIC RACER 9 Mary Ann Richards & Stacey Budell Erica Swenson, Meyeon Kim & Laura Laster Skyhawks | Cessna Skyhawk 172M LETU Racers of LeTourneau Univ. | Cessna Skyhawk 172S Welcome the first-time team of Erica 2018, and now all my flying is for him. He was Mary Ann Richards (Homedale, ID) In her free time, Mary Ann enjoys traveling Swenson (Heath, TX), Meyeon Kim proud we both flew.” Erica is a member of the is flying the ARC for the fifth time. A and gardening. She is a member of the Jane (Longview, TX) and Laura Laster (Kilgore, Texas Dogwood chapter of the 99s. Private pilot, single-engine land, Mary Austen Society of North America and the TX) to the Air Race Classic! Meyeon Kim is a Commercial pilot, Laura Laster is a Commercial pilot, Ann has high-performance and tailwheel Native Daughters of Idaho, an organization Erica Swenson holds a Commercial single- and multi-engine land, with a current single- and multi-engine land, with instrument endorsements and 2,321 hours in her dedicated to sharing the history of Idaho’s certificate, single- and multi-engine land, instrument rating, complex and tailwheel and multi-engine flight instructor certificates, logbook. She is a member of the Idaho pioneer women. with a current instrument rating, a tailwheel endorsements and 294 hours logged. She is an instrument ground instructor credentials, chapter of the 99s and of Women in Welcome Stacey Budell (Caldwell, ID) endorsement and 298 hours in her logbook. A international student from Fiji who graduated complex, high-performance and tailwheel Aviation International. to her first Air Race Classic! A Commercial junior at LeTourneau, she is studying Aviation with an Aviation Management, Professional endorsements, and 1,096 hours flown. She is “The race is an adventure!” says Mary pilot, single- and multi-engine land, Stacy Management with a Professional Flight Flight concentration last year — and then went director of flight operations at the university, Ann. “The stops are always interesting is an instrument and multi-engine flight Why is she racing? “‘It’s something I’ve concentration and works as a student dispatcher. back to complete a minor in flight instruction. having returned in 2011 after graduating in and refreshing to see! I look forward to instructor, an instrument ground instructor always wanted to do, and I’m really looking She hopes to begin instructing at the university Meyeon hopes to graduate in July and start 2004. In between, she taught flying, worked as a renewing friendships with the racers and with complex, high-performance and forward to the challenge,” says Stacey. this summer. Her dream is to be an airline pilot. working as a flight instructor in the fall. King Air survey pilot and helped launch a new meeting the new racers.” tailwheel endorsements, and has 3,480 Stacey joined the Idaho chapter of the She is part of the STING Precision Flight Says Meyeon, “Participating in the race will air carrier, Dynamic Airways. She and her husband, Steve, who was hours logged. She is a real estate broker, 99s in 1992 and has served as a chapter Team, flying a Cessna 150, and serves as be one of the greatest flight experiences in my Says Laura, “I am excited to compete and see also a pilot, started flying after their fifth a property manager, a new construction chair and a member of the International finance officer. Aviation runs in her family: life. Not only because I can represent my school how fun racing can be while mentoring female flight students at LeTourneau University.” wedding anniversary. Mary Ann now owns inspector, and a farmer, raising horses, Board of Directors. She has owned her own her grandfather was a pilot, her father flies for as a collegiate team member, but also because I United Airlines and her mother is an American get to learn to be a safer pilot.” Laura and her husband have two children, a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 206 Stationair, cows, angora goats, ducks, chickens, and straight-tail Cessna 182 since 1995. When Airlines flight attendant. Her hobbies include drawing, pottery and ages 9 and 6, and she loves spending time with which they flew to Ecuador, one of Mary geese. Her professional aviation experience she’s not flying, she enjoys big game hunting Says Erica, “Since I found out about the traveling; she tends to draw famous places them, as well as cooking, reading, soap making, Ann’s favorite flying experiences. includes crop dusting, instructing and flying and has harvested mountain goat, moose, ARC, it has been my goal to compete. My rather than taking pictures sometimes because traveling, and learning about anything new! She missions observing and tracking wildlife. elk, and deer. brother, who was a student and CFI at ERAU she gets to see the details and understand the is a member-at-large of Women in Aviation Daytona, was the biggest supporter of this goal. stories behind what she’s drawing. Meyeon is a International. I lost my brother in a plane crash on Aug, 25, member of Women in Aviation International. 32 33 CLASSIC RACER 10 Nia Spiller, Madeline Hooks & Sara Stumpf Flying Sycamores of Indiana St. Univ. | Diamond DA40

Welcome Nia Spiller (Louisville, KY) to her certificate, a complex endorsement, and 300 Dorothy W. Rungeling’s home town! first ARC! Nia is a Private pilot, single-engine hours logged. She works as an instructor in the Dorothy W. Rungeling’s home town! land, with a current instrument rating and 158 university’s simulator lab and is graduating in hours in her logbook. A President’s Scholar May 2019 with a major in Professional Pilot Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its Welcomes all Women Airrd Racers to its at Indiana State, she is double majoring in and a minor in Spanish. Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic. Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic. Professional Aviation Flight Technology and “Last year, I raced for the first time, and I Sara Stumpf (Marshall, IN) is flying the ARC for the first time. Welcome! Sara is a Private pilot, Aviation Management, with an expected was hooked,” says Maddie. “It was challenging single-engine land, with a current instrument graduation date of 2021. in many ways, but I love a good challenge. I Why fly the ARC? “I race because I love can hardly wait to reconnect with racers, meet rating, instrument ground instructor certificate, creating new experiences and memories new people, see new places, and become a complex endorsement, and 281 hours flown. regarding aviation,” says Nia. “This race will better pilot.” Last year, her team did not have She also holds a remote pilot certificate. Sara definitely be a challenge, but I am extremely a rental car, so they found themselves running instructs in the university’s flight simulators and excited to face it.” across the highway and through Texas cacti to will graduate in May 2019 with a degree in For Christmas, Nia’s parents got her an get to Walmart. On the day of the race Start, Professional Flight. introduction to aerobatics flight, and she has they were still finding burrs on their shoes! Says Sara, “While I have experience helping been hooked ever since. Outside of aviation, Maddie’s aviation goals are to become a out with the race from the ground, this will be yoga and dancing are her main hobbies. Nia is bush pilot for a Christian missions group, my first time flying! I am so excited to see new a member of the Kentucky Bluegrass chapter obtain her airplane mechanic license and build places and meet my fellow racers. I am truly of the 99s and the Indiana State chapter of her own aircraft someday. She’s been skydiving inspired by this race and love what it stands for. I am very much looking forward to it!” Women in Aviation International. once and cannot wait to go again. Outside “Gateway to Navigation” When she’s not flying, Sara enjoys outdoor “Gateway to Navigation” This is the second ARC for Maddie Hooks of aviation, Maddie enjoys running, biking (Warsaw, IN). Maddie is a Commercial pilot, and learning. She is a member of Women in activities including hiking and kayaking. She is a member of Women in Aviation International. Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its single-engine land, with a current instrument Aviation International. Welcomes all Women Airrd Racers to its Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic. rating, with an instrument ground instructor Flyer Sponsor: SYM Financial Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic.

CLASSIC RACER 11 CLASSIC RACER 13 Corbi Bulluck & Stephanie Wrenn Dakota FlyGirls | Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Virginie Rollin & Naiara Petralanda Team Bernoulli | Piper Warrior II — PA-28-161 Corbi Bulluck (Apex, NC) is back for her And I am excited to share this experience with fifth Air Race Classic. She is an Airline Transport other women pilots who love flying, too.” Virginie Rollin (DeLand, FL) is back cleanup after that experience.” Pilot with single- and multi-engine licenses; Last year’s late-night arrival in Sweetwater, for her second ARC. She is a Private Virginie was born in France and has two multi-engine instrument flight instructor, TX, was a comedy of errors involving deer on pilot, single-engine land, with complex sons, ages 1 and 3½, who are both frequent advanced instrument ground instructor, the runway, blinding taxi lights, a lost cell phone, same joys and challenges of learning to fly for and high-performance endorsements, flyers. She is working on her Commercial complex and high-performance credentials, a mistaken identities, and no food… enough said! the first time.” a current instrument rating and 307 and Advanced Ground Instructor current instrument rating, and 9,815 hours in When she’s not flying, she enjoys traveling, Says Stephanie, “I’m so excited to be racing hours in her logbook. A self-proclaimed certificates, and is a member of the Embry- her logbook. Corbi was the first woman hired hiking, fishing with her dad, sharing aviation again in the ARC with my partner, Corbi. Being Asked why she is racing, Naiara says, as a pilot by the State of North Carolina and is with young people, reading, and going to the a pilot is a lifelong learning process, and the aviation geek, Virginie is a professor of Riddle Daytona chapter of the 99s. “The Air Race Classic provides a unique now retired after a career that included flying theater. She is international vice president of the ARC pushes me in ways I don’t get in my day- aerospace engineering at Embry-Riddle This is the second Air Race Classic for opportunity to challenge myself and also the governor and other top officials, doing high- 99s and a member of the Kitty Hawk chapter. to-day flying. Racing to me is the biggest thrill, Aeronautical University. Naiara Petralanda (Lady Lake, FL). meet other women that have the same precision aerial photography flights, serving This is the third ARC for Stephanie Wrenn and I’m so excited to be flying in Canada for Why is she racing? “To push my bound- Naiara holds a Commercial certificate, interest as I do!” as a captain at Atlantic Southeast Airlines, (Raleigh, NC). Stephanie is a Commercial pilot, the first time!” aries, for the outreach, the camaraderie, single- and multi-engine land and Says Naiara, “Since I love flying so and instructing at Flight Safety International. single- and multi-engine land, with a current Stephanie has a passion for adventure and the experience, and because I can!” single-engine sea, with complex, high- much, I make sure everything that I do She still does some contract work for the NC instrument rating, an instrument flight instructor travel, but her favorite thing to do is spend time On the way to the 2016 race, she did her performance and tailwheel endorsements, involves flying. Therefore, every time I Department of Transportation. certificate, complex and high-performance with family and friends. She also enjoys cooking runup next to a storm drain. “Little did I a jet type rating and 6,807 hours logged. A meet with friends/family I make sure Why is she flying the ARC? “I love being a endorsements, and 2,750 hours flown. She is a and trying new restaurants, going to the know that a bee colony must have chosen this former professor and researcher, she now is somebody can pick me up at the closest part of this adventure that traces its roots back to business owner and part-time flight instructor movies, listening to music, and exercising with exact location for their nest,” says Virginie, president and chief estimator for a company airport.” She is a member of the Daytona the 1929 Air Derby. I enjoy challenging myself at Raleigh-Durham International Airport who her favorite running buddy, her dog, Mildred. “because we were immediately engulfed by that does earthworks, underground utilities to learn more and fly better each year, while loves teaching women how to fly. “The best Stephanie is a member of the Kitty Hawk chapter of the 99s. a cloud of bees. Our airplane needed a good and roads/parking lots. accepting that luck plays a big part in air racing. part,” said Stephanie, “is getting to relive the chapter of the 99s. Flyer Sponsor: Bulldog Sitework LLC

34 35 CLASSIC RACER 14 CLASSIC RACER 19 Amy Bogardus & Lauren Settles JoAnne Alcorn & Gretchen Jahn Dakota Divas | Piper Dakota PA-28-236 South of the Border | Cessna Skyhawk 172R Amy Bogardus (Danville, KY) returns there called Dakotas, as we were flying a Jo Alcorn (Winter Haven, FL) returns cabin on a farm. We awoke to the romping to the ARC after a seven-year hiatus. Piper Dakota.” for her 11th Air Race Classic. She is a of dozens of fainting goats. Great fun!” A Private pilot, single-engine land, she Amy flies rescue missions for Pilots Commercial pilot, single- and multi-engine Since retiring as an IT manager in 2001, Jo has a complex endorsement, a current N Paws because it combines two of her land and single-engine sea, with 1,930 hours has worked with her husband in a variety instrument rating and 901 hours in her passions, aviation and animals. She has four logged. Jo holds advanced and instrument of aviation businesses, the latest and most logbook. Amy has been an oral and “pet children”: her redbone coonhounds Lauren had dreamed of becoming ground instructor certificates, as well as rewarding being testing and certifying capabilities. It’s fun to ‘collect’ airports, maxillofacial surgeon in private practice ,Amber and Minnie Mae, and cats, Ninja a nurse since she was a little girl, and complex, high-performance and tailwheel prospective aviation mechanics. Besides become more proficient and go fast!” for over 20 years, extracting wisdom and Josie. She also loves to travel — “too that dream came true in 2011, when she endorsements. She is a member of the flying, Jo loves to read, travel and research Gretchen is a retired businesswoman and teeth, placing implants and bone grafts, many places, not enough time!” Amy is became an RN. She has done emergency Florida Heartland chapter of the 99s and her family tree. Flying allows her to explore entrepreneur, focusing on manufacturing, and repairing orofacial trauma, such as a member of the Kentucky Bluegrass room work and currently practices from ARC vice president. family homesteads and meet distant cousins. aviation and management. She is former lacerations and broken jaws. About 7% of chapter of the 99s. home. Her interest in flying also stems from When asked why she races, Jo said, “I She loves to cook and especially bake pies. CEO of Mooney Airplane Company, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are female, Welcome Lauren Settles (Owensboro, childhood. Says Lauren, “I took after my often fly long cross-countries, but there is Veteran racer Gretchen Jahn (Broom- general manager of Alpha Aviation similar to the percentage of female pilots. KY) to her first Air Race Classic! Lauren father who loved to enjoy the nice day, go nothing comparable to the challenge of the field, CO) is back for her 24th ARC. She in New Zealand and COO of Remos She is racing “for the thrill of going is a Private pilot, single-engine land, with for a $100 hamburger or just land at some ARC. The adventure of new places and is a Commercial pilot, single-engine land Aircraft in Germany. Today, she provides to places I’ve never been before, to gain a tailwheel endorsement and 169 hours nearby grass strips for the fun of it. My dad new flight conditions is exciting and fun and sea, with complex, high-performance strategic services to nonprofits. confidence, and to meet/see again fellow under her belt. Says Lauren, “I have passed in 2016, and I started flying then, and always a test of my flying skills. And and tailwheel endorsements and 2,200 A former resident of New Zealand — racers.” In 2012, upon arriving in Hereford, watched a fellow 99 race several times earning my PPL in his tailwheel 120. Once the camaraderie with like-minded women hours logged. Gretchen flies the ARC “to Gretchen holds an NZ pilot’s license — she Texas — the self-proclaimed “Beef Capital and always thought it would be a great a tailwheel girl, always a tailwheel girl!” is wonderful. These are friendships for life.” see old friends and learn new things. The recently traded in her RV-7 for a Cessna 182. of the World” — the overwhelming experience, and a way to meet new people Lauren is a member of the Kentucky During one race, there was a severe camaraderie is incredible. I love to meet and Gretchen is a member of numerous aviation aroma that greeted her team was certainly from all over the country! I look forward to Bluegrass chapter of the 99s. shortage of rooms when her team arrived help new racers. There is always more to groups, including Women in Aviation consistent with that assessment. Says Amy, this year’s race and many more to come! late at night in Alliance, NE. Says Jo, “We learn about the airplane, weather, aviation International and the Colorado chapter of “We felt it was fitting to eat at a steakhouse Canada, here we come!” ended up 25 miles outside of town in a rules, team coordination and personal the 99s, and is a former ARC director. Flyer Sponsors: DME Services of North Florida, Concorde Battery, Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base, V1 Advisors CLASSIC RACER 16 Tiffany Imhoff & Nina Bouthier Purdue Air Race Team of Purdue Univ. | Cirrus SR20 Fly Away Home Tiffany Imhoff (Huntington Beach, with friends. Says Tiffany, “I enjoy taking CA) is back for her second ARC. Tiffany is a time out of the day to stop and appreciate Commercial pilot, single- and multi-engine the simplicities and intricacies of life.” She land, with a flight instructor certificate, a is a member of the Purdue chapter of Aviators: looking for an airline to call home? Republic current instrument rating, complex and Women in Aviation International. Airways is looking for highly qualified, motivated pilots high-performance endorsements, and 484 Welcome Nina Bouthier (Columbus, who want to work for a company committed to raising hours flown. She is a senior at Purdue, IN) to her first Air Race Classic! Nina studying professional flight technology, and holds a Commercial certificate, single- the standards of aviation excellence while remaining works as a flight instructor for the university. and multi-engine land, with a current like a really fun experience, and I look rooted in family values and innovation. Why is she racing? “There are so instrument rating, a flight instructor forward to all the exciting experiences that many reasons to fly this race! I race for certificate, a complex endorsement, the race will hold.” Republic’s Cadet and Pilot Prep programs offer an easy the experience, the camaraderie, the and 250 hours flown. She is majoring Nina grew up with two uncles who were transition from training to a First Officer job with one of competition, the history, to represent in Professional Flight and minoring in pilots and they opened her eyes to aviation. the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Purdue University and to inspire younger French, with an expected graduation date She is an avid runner, specifically in longer generations. I’ve made lasting friendships of May 2020. Nina also works as a flight distances, such as marathons and half- with the ladies who have flown this race instructor at the university. marathons. Nina also enjoys hiking and rock past and present.” Why is she racing? “To represent climbing. She is a member of the Purdue Apply at rjet.com/cadet today. Tiffany enjoys outdoor activities Purdue University and to get to know chapter of Women in Aviation International. including hiking, biking, and playing tennis other women in the Air Race. It sounds

36 37 CLASSIC RACER 20 CLASSIC RACER 22 Debi Dreyfuss & Morgan Mitchell Susan Carastro & Marie Carastro DC-3 (-1) | Cessna Skylane 182T Flying Carastros | Cessna Skylane 182T Debi Dreyfuss (Potomac, MD) returns still got stuck,” says Debi. “When we won (West Palm Beach, Susan is a member of the Florida Gold to the ARC for the 11th time. With 2,500 fourth place, she wasn’t surprised, but I Susan Carastro FL) is flying the Air Race Classic for the 19th Coast chapter of the 99s. hours under her belt, Debi is an Airline assured her: It doesn’t always turn out this time. She holds an Airline Transport Pilot This is the 20th ARC for Transport Pilot with a current instrument way for newbies!” Marie certificate, single- and multi-engine land, (Montgomery, AL). She holds rating; single-engine land and sea, multi- A retired business owner, Debi travels two Carastro with a current instrument rating; flight a Private pilot certificate, single-engine engine land and flight instructor certificates; weeks out of every month and funds the “The moment I stepped in an aircraft, it instructor, complex, high-performance land, with high-performance and tailwheel and complex, high-performance, tailwheel Debi Dreyfuss Dare to be Different award felt as natural as breathing,” Morgan says. and tailwheel credentials; and 2,312 hours endorsements and 1,560 hours flown. and formation flying credentials. She is a for local 99s chapters. She has a Texas “I love the adventure and challenge. Racing in her logbook. Susan races to spend time Marie flew in the 1960 Powder Puff Derby member of the Washington DC chapter of taildragger, a glass-panel 182 and a Piper helps me reach my goal of completing my with her mom, vacation, meet new friends, and races the ARC to spend quality one- the 99s and the Capital Region chapter of Mirage. She also taught her grandson to fly. ratings: instrument, commercial and CFI, visit with old friends, and challenge her on-one time with her daughter, see old Women in Aviation International. Morgan Mitchell (Alexandria, VA) which I plan on using to open an aviation cross-country skills. friends, make new ones, and experience the Debi had wanted to fly since age 6, is back for her second ARC. Morgan is a camp for young women.” Corps during World War II to fly B-25s. A veterinary ophthalmologist, Susan has thrill, excitement and challenge of piloting when her uncle took her for a ride in Private pilot, single-engine land, with high- Besides flying, she enjoys engaging Since women weren’t allowed, she decided “one of the most enjoyable and challenging across the country. his 172. Now, she says, “I race for fun, performance, aerobatic and formation in outdoor activities, traveling, explor- to learn to fly at her local airport instead. careers, managing eye problems for all of Marie has been a registered dietitian camaraderie and the competition. That, flying credentials and 369 hours in her ing new places. Morgan also loves bak- Now, when she flies the ARC, “Susan and God’s four-legged creatures, from dogs, for 60 years and is in private practice and I need to convince my spouse that I logbook. Morgan works as a space analyst ing — which she balances with her love I alternate legs,” she said, “and somehow I cats and horses to giraffes and rhinos.” as a nutritional consultant on federal really need a reason to keep my 182 in my in the Air Force and has had a couple of of running! — and is married, with an get all the difficult legs!” Susan enjoys horseback riding, including and state health provider standards. She fleet of three planes. Team DC3 loves the different “lives” in the military. She got to fly 8-year-old daughter. She is a member of Gardening, genealogy, travel, and family trail, dressage and eventing, plays incorporated aviation into her career by rush. The members may change, but the the T-6 and T-38 during her pilot training, the Eastern New England chapter of the are among Marie’s passions. She is a racquetball several times a week to keep in flying to consulting jobs in a Cessna 172. thrill doesn’t!” previously served as a MMIII missile officer 99s and the Capital Region chapter of recipient of the Master Pilot Award and a shape and runs 5K to half-marathons. She Her interest in aviation began when her Last year, Team DC3(-1) was on a roll, and is now an analyst for the Pentagon. Women in Aviation International. member of the Alabama chapter of the 99s. also likes scuba diving and snowboarding. brother was drafted into the Army Air but weather kept bogging them down. “First-timer co-pilot Morgan, former Air Flyer Sponsor: ProJet Aviation, SkyTech Aviation, Maserati of Washington, Force jet pilot, used all her skill, but we Silver Eagle Training Facility, Miller & Long Construction, Kraemer Aviation CLASSIC RACER 23

Dorothy W. Rungeling’s home town! Helen Miller & Christina (Cj) Stumpf

Twingenuity | Piper Twin Comanche PA-30B Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic. Helen Miller (Springfield, OH) is 100-plus female pilots in the same room?” flying the ARC for the third time. Helen Besides flying, Helen loves to read has a Commercial certificate, single- and and ride her horse, Artie. Says Helen, “I multi-engine land, a current instrument am really excited that the race goes into rating, a flight instructor certificate, a Canada this year, and I wish all the other complex endorsement, and 756 hours racers the best of luck!” She is a member Let us track your in her logbook. She has been flying since of the All-Ohio chapter of the 99s and of both roles for major companies. next event or before she was born — her mother was Women in Aviation International. Says Cj, “I love general aviation and see it pregnant with Helen as she was learning to This is the first Air Race Classic for Cj as a way to keep people connected and real. adventure. Live. fly. Helen has been flying ever since and is Stumpf (East Randolph, VT). Welcome! GA aircraft are critical to American rural now an aviation professional, working as a Cj is a Private pilot, single-engine land, and small businesses, and we want to bring flight instructor. with complex and high-performance that message to aviation commissioners Why is she racing? “I have always been endorsements and 500 hours logged. along the race route.” “Gateway to Navigation” a competitive person, and ARC has allowed Cj is a farmer, former mule teamster, Cj’s dad is also a pilot and flying together me to channel that competitiveness into my artificial intelligence software consultant, is their father-daughter time. They bonded Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its other passion, flying. I have returned for a entrepreneur and chief information/chief rd over a Piper Comanche and fly together Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. Live GPS tracking for endurance sports events and third year because I enjoy the environment technology officer for large corporations almost every month. Cj is a member of the individuals. Connect your smartphone or satellite that the race creates. Where else can you find — one of the first and few women to serve Eastern New England chapter of the 99s. device to our software and share your adventures with friends and family. For more information:

www.maprogress.com 38 39 CLASSIC RACER 24 CLASSIC RACER 26 Jan Aarsheim & Elin-Marie Heggland Denise Pride, Dana Perez & Leslie Ravey Maxwell’s Belles | Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Team River Horse | Cirrus SR20 G3

Welcome the first-time team of Jan 1988, and “the years have flown by — This is the first Air Race Classic for Max and Bear. Denise is a member of the Aarsheim (Marion, MA) and Elin literally and with pun intended!” One of Denise Pride (San Antonio, TX), Dana 99s and Women in Aviation International. Heggland (Westport, MA) to the ARC! her great joys is sharing flying with young Perez (San Antonio, TX) and Leslie Dana holds a Commercial certificate, Jan is a Commercial pilot, single-engine people, whether it’s through the Young Ravey (Round Top, TX). Welcome! single-engine land, with instrument flight land and sea, with basic and instrument Eagles program or by mentoring a new Denise is a Private pilot, single-engine instructor, complex and high-performance ground instructor certificates, a Private student. Says Jan, “Flying has given me a land, with complex and high-performance credentials, a jet type rating, and 1,575 helicopter license, complex and high- big backyard!” endorsements, a current instrument rating hours flown. Currently a flight instructor ranked art shows. Recently, Leslie added performance endorsements, and 1,480 When she’s not flying, Jan enjoys skiing and 643 hours logged. She is a physician and a pilot/aircraft manager for a private leather work to her line; all designs are hours flown. Says Jan, “I have thought and being in the mountains. She is a member Why fly the ARC? “Because I have specializing in both internal medicine and company, Dana is a retired veteran teacher her own originals. Previously she worked about the Air Race Classic for years. I think of Women in Aviation International. always wanted to, and this year all the psychiatry, caring for veterans and active- and a former technology coordinator and for the Postal Service in one of the main this experience will be so much fun! Meeting Elin is an Airline Transport Pilot, sin- planets aligned!” duty soldiers. Apple support specialist. distribution centers, coding some of the like-minded people, doing something I have gle- and multi-engine land and single- Elin is originally from Norway and Denise is flying the ARC for the Says Dana, “It has been a dream to automated machines. never done, going places I have never been engine sea, with complex, high-perfor- enjoys spending time with family and camaraderie, teamwork, fun, excitement, participate in the Air Race and help In February, a friend invited Leslie to go and being with my most admired copilot! I mance and tailwheel endorsements, and friends, or walking her dog on the beach challenge, opportunity to promote women promote women in aviation. I am excited flying with her, and she was hooked! Says am looking forward to making memories; a jet type rating. She holds instrument/ or in the woods. Her motto: “Just be good. in aviation, and experience to become a for the experience to learn in a new Leslie, “The freedom I feel in the sky is like there is humor in my heart!” multi-engine flight instructor and ad- Help others the way you would like to be better pilot. “Most of all,” she says, “for the environment and to enjoy the camaraderie no other. I was invited to go on this race A homemaker, Jan is a wife, mom of vanced/instrument ground instructor treated.” Elin is a member of the Eastern love of flying, which I got from my father, with my fellow racers.” and could not turn down this once-in-a- three children and a grandmother of three, certificates and has 14,000 in her log- New England chapter of the 99s and the George Pride, who was once the head of Dana began her flight training at age lifetime opportunity.” with one more on the way. She owned a book. Currently a corporate pilot, Elin Atlantic Aviators chapter of Women in the aviation department of the DEA.” 40 after a near-death experience made In addition to flying, Leslie enjoys pilot shop and, being an empty nester, had previously flew for Cape Air and has been Aviation International. An animal lover, Denise is a board her realize she has to do the things she camping, hiking, kayaking, reading, and a bed and breakfast. Jan started flying in a charter pilot and flight instructor. Flyer Sponsor: Kraemer Aviation member of the San Antonio Humane dreams of — now! She particularly enjoys watching movies. Many of her furniture Society and flies homeless pets through motorcycling, and flying with her father. design inspirations come from architecture, Pilots N Paws. Her daughter, Alexis, is Leslie is a student pilot with eight hours and she enjoys walking through downtowns studying nutrition in Dallas, and she is the in her logbook. She is a furniture maker, just admiring the buildings. pet-parent of three adopted dogs, Hazel, traveling the country participating in top- CLASSIC RACER 25 Flyer Sponsor: Delta Echo Aviation, LLC, Bly-Aviation: Raymond & Barbara Blydenburgh, Three Square Market, Evolve Air, H.T. Embroidery Sherry Kandle & Bj Carter Free Rein | Cessna Skylane 182K CLASSIC RACER 28 Sherry Kandle (Boise, ID) is back business. Now, she volunteers for aviation for her sixth Air Race Classic. A Private causes, including the Air Race Classic. Victoria Gann & Oakley Clay pilot, single-engine land, with a high- Sherry and her husband, Doug, who is Cessna Skyhawk 172S performance endorsement and 943 hours a flight instructor, aircraft mechanic and in her logbook, she races for the adventure, airplane builder, like to camp in the North Welcome the first-time team of Victoria having fun flying! In her spare time, the exhilarating flybys and the friendships 40 at Oshkosh every summer. Another through the ARC. I am inspired by the Gann (Grandville, MI) and Oakley Clay Tori enjoys hiking, biking and traveling. of amazing women. Says Sherry, “Racing favorite activity is hiking and camping in people associated with the race.” (Sparta, MI)! She is a member of Women in Aviation motivates me to improve my flying skills the Idaho wilderness. Sherry is a member During a previous race, her airplane Tori is a Commercial pilot, single- and International. and keep learning new things. I look of the Idaho chapter of the 99s and an lost its avionics while taxiing after landing. multi-engine land, with instrument and Oakley holds a Private pilot certificate, forward to meeting and hanging out with ARC director. Says Bj, “This created a ‘quiet moment’ in multi-engine flight instructor certificates, single-engine land, with a tailwheel 100 other women pilots.” This is the eighth ARC for Bj Carter the cockpit. It was soon solved when we complex, high-performance and tailwheel endorsement and 173 hours logged. She wanted to be in an air race. I think that it During one race, her team had trouble (Payette, ID). Bj holds a Private pilot realized the iPad had clipped the master.” endorsements, and 685 hours in her is a student in the aviation program at would make me a better pilot, and I have finding the flyby — twice. “As if that was not certificate, single-engine land, has 910 Bj’s career path has included teaching logbook. She started flying when she was Western Michigan University, majoring in always wanted to see the world from a bad enough,” says Sherry, “we broadcast it hours in her logbook, and is a member of middle school and working part time as a 16 and currently is a flight instructor at aviation management and operations and higher altitude! to the whole world on LiveATC.net when the Idaho chapter of the 99s. community service specialist for the Boise Northwestern Michigan College. minoring in business. Her career goal is to When she’s not flying, Oakley enjoys the push to talk switch stuck!”! Says Bj, “Racers call the ARC ‘fly camp.’ Police Department, which included CSI Why is she racing? Says Tori, “I become an air-traffic controller based at hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and Sherry is a retired software engineer The ARC is fly camp and so much more. work. Now, she is retired and doing exactly am excited to test my skills and ability Gerald R. Ford International Airport in camping. Says Oakley, “My dad was the and project manager for government, The racers, the support staff of ARC and what she wants! When she’s not flying, to work with a team, as well as to see Grand Rapids. person who got me into all of the things manufacturing and aviation industries. After flyby participants are such a fantastic group she enjoys biking, cross-country skiing, fly new places and to meet new people!” Says Oakley, “Ever since I started taking I love to do today. He was the person that retiring, she started an airplane maintenance of people. I learn so much about flying fishing, golfing, and snowshoeing. Tori’s professional goal is to become a flying lessons at the age of 11, I have introduced me into the world of aviation!” corporate pilot. Meantime, she’s just Flyer Sponsor: West Michigan Aviation Academy, Amway Flight Department, Tandy Champion

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42 43 CLASSIC RACER 29 CLASSIC RACER 31 Mickael Ashworth & Megan Shaffer Susan Begg & Dewi Saraswati (Asti) Livingston Charlie’s Angels of Lewis Univ. | Piper Arrow IV PA-28R-200 Canuck Flyers | Mooney 201 M20J Welcome Mickael Ashworth (Bloom- joys running and skiing. Mickael is a mem- Susan Begg (Ottawa, ON) and Asti five grandchildren. When she’s not flying, ington, IL) to her first Air Race Clas- ber of Women in Aviation International. Livingston (Niagara on the Lake, ON) are she enjoys snowboarding and cycling. sic! Mickael is majoring in aviation flight Megan Shaffer (Mattoon, IL) is back flying the ARC for the first time. Welcome! Asti holds a Private pilot certificate, management with a minor in dispatch, for her second ARC. She is a Commercial Susan is an instrument-rated Private pilot single- and multi-engine land and single- and works part-time as a flight instructor pilot, single- and multi-engine land, with with 2,950 hours in her logbook, and a engine sea, with 524 hours logged. She is at the university. She holds a Commercial a current instrument rating, an instrument member of the Eastern Ontario chapter of a movie and TV actress, a producer and a certificate, single-engine land, with flight flight instructor certificate, a tailwheel en- other during such an awesome experience.” the 99s. Says Susan, “I have been a 99 since director, and is writing a thriller novel, two instructor credentials, complex and high- dorsement, and 550 hours logged. She is Last summer, Megan traveled to Colora- the mid ’70s and have always wished that short films and a full-length feature. Asti performance endorsements and 423 hours completing her master’s degree in avia- do to earn her flight instructor certificates, I could participate in an air race. No time is also a divemaster and is working on her in her logbook. tion and transportation while working as and while she was there decided to pursue with working and raising two girls. This year, Commercial pilot certificate. Why is she racing? “I am most excited a flight instructor at the university. her tailwheel endorsement. Says Megan, the terminus is in Welland, Canada (only a Why is she flying the ARC? “Because I about meeting new people and building “As a second-time racer, I am excited to “That was some of the most fun and educa- few hours flight from my home.). I figured, it enjoy our Gold Cup Air Rallies in Canada experience,” says Mickael. “It will also be a get back to the competition, see familiar tional flying of my life and I have definitely is now or never. I chose now!” so much. I greatly love the camaraderie, whitewater rafting, kayaking, traveling, great time for crew resource management!” faces, and continue to learn about aviation developed a passion for flying tailwheel Susan is retired after a government being among fellow female flyers and taking pictures underwater, and spending Flight doubles as both a job and a passion and female aviation history,” says Megan. aircraft!” Megan is a member of Women career working in information technology. continuing the tradition. I also enjoy the time with her husband, four children and for Mickael, and her students’ success is her “There’s something very special about all of in Aviation International and the Chicago Now, she says, “I work hard at spending spirit of competitiveness, not to mention I her black lab, Charlie. Asti is a citizen No.1 priority. When she’s not flying, she en- us getting together and supporting one an- Area chapter of the 99s. my pension!” Susan has flown her Mooney learn so much from every experience.” of Indonesia and a member of the First around most of the USA, across Canada Asti started pursuing a career in acting Canadian chapter of the 99s and the and to the Caribbean, and hopes to pass after conversing with noted pilot Harrison Upper Canada chapter of Women in CLASSIC RACER 30 her love of aviation to one or more of her Ford. Her hobbies include baking, fencing, Aviation International.

Jessica Martin & Hannah Beard CLASSIC RACER 32 Hawk Owls of NW Michigan College | Cessna Skyhawk 172S This year marks the Air Race Classic she says, “but also meeting and networking debut of Northwestern Michigan College. with other female pilots with different Eileen Hamby & Madison Haney Welcome Jessi Martin (Maple City, MI) backgrounds.” Rocket City Flyer | Cessna Skylane 182P and Hannah Beard (Interlochen, MI) to An Air Force veteran, Jessi is the mother their first ARC! of two boys, ages 11 and 13, and she en- Welcome the first-time team of Eileen Eileen is a member of Alabama chapter Jessi is an instrument-rated Private pilot, joys practicing kenpo, camping and trav- Hamby (Scottsboro, AL) & Madi Haney of the 99s. single-engine land, with a complex en- eling. She is a member of Women in Avia- (Auburn, AL) to the Air Race Classic! Madi holds a Private pilot, single-engine Eileen is a Private pilot, single-engine land, with a current instrument rating dorsement and 296 hours in her logbook. tion International. Why is she racing? “To gain experience land, with a high-performance endorse- and 187 hours under her belt. She is a She is in her third year as a pilot building Hannah holds a Private pilot certificate, and become more involved in the aviation ment and 235 hours in her logbook. junior at Auburn University, majoring an aviation career, working on an associ- single-engine land, with a current instrument industry,” Hannah says. “I am excited for Though she served in the Air Force for 25 in Professional Flight Management and ate degree in applied science and her flight rating, complex and tailwheel endorsements the opportunity to meet other women who years before retiring, she is new to General minoring in Leadership. instructor certification. Jessi also holds a and 186 hours flown. A junior at Northwest- are passionate about flying.” Aviation. Now her goal is to become a flight Madi was inspired to fly by her mother, a bachelor’s degree in science from Western ern Michigan College, she is working on her Hannah was instrumental in starting the instructor and help as many women as she flight attendant, who urged her to get out Michigan University. Commercial and flight instructor certifica- Women in Aviation International chapter with the university on a future airmarking can become pilots. Eileen is flying the ARC of her comfort zone and venture into the This is Jessi’s first race experience. “I am tions and plans to graduate in the fall. She at Northwestern Michigan College and is a project. Among her other organizations for the thrill, the challenge, the experience, sky. “Now, the sky is my comfort zone, and looking forward to racing,” also works as a dispatcher in the col- member of the organization. and memberships: officer in the Gone With lege’s Aviation Department. and the camaraderie. it is where I feel most at home,” says Madi. the Wind chapter of Women in Aviation Besides flying, Eileen enjoys a wide range “The reason I want to race is the adventure International; vice president of the Eta Mu of interests, from aircraft maintenance, and challenge it presents.” Sigma Natl Aviation Honor Society; and a woodworking, hiking, bike riding, and In 2017, Madi received the Congressional member of the War Eagles Flying Team, weight lifting to sewing, quilting, gardening, Award Gold Medal for her service and Silver Wings Air Force Auxiliary, Cardinal " Thanks to Dennis Pusateri of [email protected] for the great traveling, playing cards, doing volunteer leadership. She is a member of the Key, and Gamma Beta Phi national honor work, and spending time with family, Alabama 99s, serving on the Compass societies and the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. ARC graphics design work. We couldn't have done it without you!" friends, and the flying community. Rose Committee and acting as a liaison

44 45 CLASSIC RACER 33 Congratulations on 90 years of Air Racing Sue Jones & Megan Fox Beech Blue | Beechcraft Sundowner C23 from the Eastern PA chapter of the 99s Sue Jones (Wimberley, TX) returns but her favorite is being retired! She had for her eighth Air Race Classic. She is a the opportunity to learn to fly from Edna Private pilot with single-engine land and Gardner Whyte and flew one of the last sea credentials and 1,310 hours flown. Sue Great Southern Air Races with her in 1990. races because “It is super fun to go to new Sue is a member of the Austin chapter places you would never go to on your own. of the 99s. Getting with many of the same racers year Megan Fox (Shelbyville, KY) is flying to year is something I really look forward the ARC for the first time. Welcome! to. Often, the trip to the start and the Megan is a Private pilot, single-engine Megan. “It’s an exciting adventure filled return trip home are the most memorable land, with a complex endorsement and with new challenges.” parts of the air race.” 161 hours flown. She started working on Megan has worked as an automation In 2013, Sue and her partner lost their her Private for fun last year — and was specialist for nearly 10 years. “Call me a alternator in Logan, Utah. After getting it hooked after just one flight. She’s finishing geek girl, but outside of aviation, I enjoy fixed, they pushed on to spend the night her instrument rating and is about to start things like 3D printing,” she says. She in Rawlings, WY. Said Sue, “There were on her Commercial and flight instructor also loves spending time with her 6-year- no hotel rooms that late in the day, so we certificates, and hopes to fly for the airlines old daughter, Allison, cuddling with her ended up spending the night in a fifth within the next three years. greyhound, Wally, downhill skiing, and wheeler camper on the field for free!” Why is she flying the ARC? “It looks like snowmobiling. Megan is a member of the Sue has enjoyed many different careers, so much fun! It’s something different, and I Kentucky Bluegrass chapter of the 99s. including film and the medical field — think it would be a great experience,” says Team 5 Linda Evans and Barbara Zeigler

CLASSIC RACER 34 Carol Christian & Jane Toskes Cirrusly Amazing | Cirrus SR22 This is the first Air Race Classic for very basic required — barely better than Carol Christian (Baltimore, MD) and the J-3 Cub I used to fly.” Jane Toskes (Bel Air, MD). Welcome! Professionally, Carol is an astrophysicist Carol is a Commercial pilot, single- and at Hubble Space Telescope, and she is multi-engine land and single-engine sea, and interested in science education and STEM an instrument/multi-engine flight instructor. opportunities for diverse students. She is She has complex, high-performance and also researching the use of 3D printing for tailwheel endorsements, aerobatics and science education, particularly of visually college, seven years as a physician assistant skydiving credentials, and 3,500 hours impaired individuals. Carol enjoys rock and more than 20 years as a flight instruc- logged. Her flight experience ranges from climbing and scuba diving, and is a member tor and a charter/corporate pilot in King Hawaii and California to Maryland, with of Women in Aviation International and Airs and Citations. licenses in Australia and Canada. the Maryland chapter of the 99s. Why is she flying the ARC? “For the fun She is flying the ARC “to gain experience Jane holds an Airline Transport Pilot cer- — and the challenge! Never had the time and proficiency in multi-day trips in the tificate, single- and multi-engine land and before, but now that I’m retired, I’d like to Cirrus. I have no experience racing and single-engine sea, with instrument/multi- give it a try.” would like to see if I actually like it.” engine flight instructor and basic ground Jane recently joined the Civil Air Patrol Carol once assisted in delivering a Cessna instructor credentials, complex, high-per- and has taught both Private and Instrument twin from California to Texas, navigating formance and tailwheel endorsements, a Pilot ground schools in the Maryland with the map taped onto the auxiliary fuel jet type rating, and 6,875 hours flown. She Wing. Currently, she is working toward tank that had replaced the passenger seats. recently retired after a career that included Mission Pilot status. Jane is a member of Says Carol, “The instrumentation was the 25 years teaching biology at a community the Maryland chapter of the 99s. 46 47 CLASSIC RACER 35 CLASSIC RACER 36 Rebecca Carroll & Jessie Miller Chelsea Carlin & Michaela Parisi MSU Denver of Metro St. Univ. of Denver | Cessna Cutlass 172RG Clyde’s Captains | Cessna Skylane 182T Welcome the first-time team of Rebecca and she was captain of the team in fall 2018. Chelsea Carlin (Wichita, KS) is flying the Beatrice, NE, airport watching 100 other Carroll (Aurora, CO) and Jessie Miller She also spent six years in Civil Air Patrol as the ARC for the second time. She holds an female pilots stare at the weather for hours (Centennial, CO) to the ARC! a cadet and plans to return on the senior side Airline Transport Pilot certificate, single- and hoping to get back in the air.” Rebecca holds a Commercial certificate, once she has her flight instructor certificate. multi-engine land, with multi-engine flight When she’s not flying, she enjoys reading, single-engine land, with complex and high- Jessie is a Private pilot, single-engine land, instructor and advanced ground instructor art, music, and being active, especially performance endorsements, a current with 165 hours under her belt. A student credentials; complex, high-performance hiking, jogging and water sports. Chelsea is a instrument rating, and 307 hours in her in the Aviation & Aerospace Management and tailwheel endorsements, and 2,700 member of the 99s. logbook. She is a senior at MSU, working on degree program, she plans to graduate Spring hours flown. She did her flight training and Welcome Michaela Parisi (Wichita, her flight instructor certificate. Her love of 2020. Jessie was the only female ramp agent encourage girls to enter aviation. “I’m hoping instructing at Kansas State Salina and flew KS) to her first Air Race Classic! Michaela life and from all over the country. I am also aviation came from her father, a pilot for a at Centennial Airport in Englewood, CO, the race will provide a unique opportunity for King Airs for an air ambulance service after holds a Commercial certificate, single- and very excited to give myself a new challenge by commercial company. with duties that included marshaling, fueling learning,” Jessie says. college. Currently, she works in the flight multi-engine land, and is an instrument flight participating in this race.” Why is she racing? “I heard about the Air and towing aircraft of all sizes. Through her Jessie is captain of the MSU Denver operations department at Textron Aviation, instructor with 762 hours logged. She began Michaela enjoys playing soccer for her Race Classic through a friend and was very job, she gained right-seat experience in a Precision Flight Team and a competitor doing demos and initial training. Plus, she flying at Oklahoma State University and indoor team in Wichita, working out, doing intrigued. I really liked the idea of an all PC12 and has been exposed to the corporate on the Aerobatic Team. She enjoys art and has eight skydiving jumps under her belt and flight instructed for a year after graduation anything active outside, flying to beautiful women’s race,” she says. “Another student side of aviation. traveling, has visited nine European countries recently completed upset recovery training. before accepting an internship with Textron’s places, and hanging out with friends and and I were able to get the school on board.” She is racing not only for the once-in- and plans to visit many more. She is a member Chelsea is racing to represent Textron flying club. Now, she works in the Piston family. She is a member of Women in Well done, Rebecca! a-lifetime experience, but to help promote of Women in Aviation International and the Aviation and because she enjoys interacting Demo department. Aviation International. For four semesters, Rebecca has competed awareness of General Aviation, to educate Colorado chapter of the 99s. with other female pilots. One standout Why is she flying the ARC? “In order to on the MSU Denver Precision Flight team, and inspire other female pilots, and to memory from last year’s race: “Sitting around meet fellow female aviators from all walks of Flyer Sponsor: Textron Aviation

CLASSIC RACER 37 Donna Wood, Kimberly Mershon & Karen Atkins #GiveMeAReasonToFly | Cessna Skylane 182T Welcome the first-time team of Donna ments, a current instrument rating and 604 Wood (Levering, MI), Kimberly Mer- hours flown. She graduated with a bachelor’s shon (Prattville, AL) and Karen Atkins in aviation management from Auburn Uni- Flight Service Celebrates the (Atlanta, GA)! versity and worked in advertising sales and RD Donna is a Private pilot, single-engine marketing before becoming a mom. Now that 43 Annual land, with a high-performance endorsement the kids have flown the coop, she’s working on AIR and 478 hours logged. A former teacher, piloting as her second career. Donna also managed a pregnancy preven- Why is she racing? “My husband saw RACE CLASSIC tion program and worked with at-risk youth. the ‘Beyond the Powder’ documentary and was the beginning of an aviation love story, North of the Border – Now, she owns a hardware store with about said the ARC is a must-do! I am a third- as published in AOPA’s Flight Training Let’s Fly Canada! 30 employees. generation pilot, a first-generation female magazine in June 2015. She is racing for the challenge and pilot, and what an opportunity to partake in She is racing “to enjoy the camaraderie of opportunity to expand her aviation skill set. a bit of living history!” Kimberly attended like-minded female pilots, forge friendships “I have always looked for experiences that an ARC information session in Reno, “and that have long lasting benefits … also, as an push me from my comfort zone, and aviation left with my head swimming in information. understatement, I’m just slightly competitive!” 1-800-WX-BRIEF has certainly provided me with challenges, Finally, this year, I will be flying in it!” Karen took an early retirement last intellectually, physically and emotionally,” she The mother of three sons, all in college, October after decades as vice president says. Donna started flying to overcome her fear Kimberly likes to travel and spend time with of sales for a Fortune 300 company. She is of passenger jets, never thinking she’d finish — family and friends. She is a member of the chairing a million-dollar gala to benefit but now regularly flies her Cessna 182 between Alabama chapter of the 99s and a member- domestic violence survivors, creates stained her homes in South Carolina and Michigan. at-large of Women in Aviation International. glass mosaic art, has sold several aviation Donna is a member of the Carolinas Karen is a Private pilot, single-engine articles, and is Mom to six children. She also chapter of the 99s and a member-at-large of land, with complex and high-performance has a darling pooch named Dixie who flies Leidos is the prime contractor for the Flight Service program. We are proud to Women in Aviation International. endorsements, a current instrument rating with her on adventures. Karen is a member provide the general aviation community with preflight and inflight meteorological Kimberly holds a Commercial certificate, and 485 hours in her logbook. She learned of the Georgia chapter of the 99s. and aeronautical information, operational services for national airspace continuity of operations, emergency services for conditions of distress, and special services such single- and multi-engine land, with complex, to fly five years ago, when her husband 48 as education and outreach. Learn more at leidos.com/aviation. high-performance and tailwheel endorse- purchased a discovery flight for her. That 49 CLASSIC RACER 38 CLASSIC RACER 39 Josephina Cotugno & Kamille Colbert Rachel Northup & Madison Siegrist Lady Buckeyes of The Ohio St. Univ. | Cessna Skyhawk 172S Nav III CNCC | Cessna Cutlass 172RG This is the third Air Race Classic for am today without the help of my mother, Colorado Northwestern Community Rach loves being active, whether it’s Josie Cotugno (Baltimore, OH). Josie who pushed me get my license and never College is making its ARC debut with hiking a mountain trail or kayaking on is a Private pilot, single-engine land, settle for good but strive for great.” the first-time team of Rachel Northup a lake. She also enjoys playing games, with a complex endorsement, a current Kamille Colbert (Columbus, OH) is (Sterling, CO) and Madison Siegrist especially Flash Point and Ticket to Ride. instrument rating and 289 hours in her flying the ARC for the first time. Welcome! (Aurora, CO). Welcome! Sometimes, when she needs to be alone to logbook. A student at Ohio State, she is A Private pilot, single-engine land, Rach is a Private pilot, single-engine land, recharge, she loves to bake, read and sew working on her Commercial certificate and with a current instrument rating and I do. It’s not every day that life will give you with a high-performance endorsement and her own clothing! is treasurer of the university’s chapter of 183 hours flown, Kamille is majoring an opportunity like this. I feel very lucky to 160 hours under her belt. She earned her Madi holds a Commercial certificate, Women in Aviation International. in Air Transportation with an expected be able to participate in this event.” certificate in high school and is earning single- and multi-engine land, with com- Asked why she races, Josie said, “I want graduation date in 2020. She worked as a Besides flying, Kamille’s passion is her associate degree in aviation technology plex and high-performance endorsements, to show young women across the U.S. that customer service agent for Delta Air Lines cooking. She’s started building up a before moving on to her bachelor’s. a current instrument rating and 292 hours skills while becoming friends with others they can be pilots and do the air race in the in Omaha and attended the University fairly expensive collection of Le Creuset Says Rach, “I’m looking forward to this logged. She is a student at Metropolitan who have similar interests.” future.” Last year, trying to get her team’s of Nebraska before transferring to Ohio cookware, and any time she’s stressed or race because it will give me an opportunity State University of Denver, a sister school Madi’s father is an airline pilot who tiedowns into the caliche in Texas was quite State in 2017. in need of a distraction, she pulls out her to see parts of the country that I have never to CNCC, planning to major in aviation inspired her to start flying. “I can’t wait to an experience! She is racing for “the memories and the cookware and gets lost in cooking. Says seen before — and what better way to see and graduate in 2021. follow in my father’s footsteps,” she says. Josie is proud to be not just the only experiences. I am looking forward to all the Kamille, “I tend to have a lot of leftovers.” it than from a bird’s-eye view! I’m also Madi is racing for the experience, Madi is pursuing her instructor ratings as female pilot in her family, but the only people I will get to meet and connect with Kamille is a member of Women in racing to meet other incredible aviators adventure and friendships. Says Madi, “I well as a seaplane add-on, glider rating, pilot. Says Josie, “I would not be where I who get the same enjoyment out of flying as Aviation International. and celebrate women in aviation!” always desire to learn more and develop my tailwheel endorsement, and aerobatics.

CLASSIC RACER 40 Kathryn Hughes & Carrie Reinhardt No Boundaries | Beechcraft Debonair 35-B33 Welcome Kathryn (Fog) Hughes from another 99 as a wedding gift and imme- (Dayton, OH) and Carrie Reinhardt diately took off on a month-long, whirlwind (Collierville, TN) to their first Air Race fall honeymoon tour across Eastern Canada Classic! and New England. Other than flying, Fog Fog holds a Commercial certificate, enjoys gardening, running and cooking. She single- and multi-engine land, with flight is a member of the Idaho chapter of the 99s instructor credentials and 4,400 hours and Women in Aviation International. flown. She graduated from the Air Force Carrie is an Airline Transport Pilot, Academy in 1988 and flew the T-38 and single- and multi-engine land, with 3,000 “Find Your Country Side” RC-135 before attending medical school hours in her logbook. She flies as a first girls and boys, including my own!”

“Find Your Country Side” on an Air Force scholarship. Afterward, she officer on the Boeing 757 for FedEx Carrie and her husband, who is also Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its flew the A-10 and Royal Air Force Hawk as Express after a 20-year career in the Air a pilot, built their own experimental rd Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. a pilot-physician, and retired in 2016. Force, where she flew as an F-16 Test Pilot Velocity XLRG and enjoy taking it on Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its family vacations with their two daughters. “Find Your Country rd Side” Why is she racing? “I joined the 99s in and a T-38A/C instructor pilot. Carrie Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. They have flown coast to coast, to Oshkosh 1992 and have loved the camaraderie of retired from the military last March. strong women who love to fly! With this Says Carrie, “I am racing for several Airventure, and even to the Bahamas. Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its rd being the 90th anniversary of both the 99s reasons. First, it sounds fun! Second, I want When she’s not flying, Carrie enjoys Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. and the air race, it seems fitting to join this to support and accompany my friend and cooking, reading, exercise, traveling, and year’s ARC. It will be exciting to partner fellow 99, Kathryn, who has also wanted spending time with family and friends. with a fellow retired AF pilot!” to race for several years. Finally, I want She is a member of the Memphis chapter When she and her husband got married, to bring attention to women pilots and of the 99s. they bought their 1963 Bonanza Debonair promote awareness of aviation to young

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Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its rd Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. CLASSIC RACER 41 Victoria Findley, Melanie Slayton & Shelli Huether Tennessee Whiskey Compass | Cessna Skyhawk 172R

Welcome the first-time team of Victoria She pilots the MQ-Reaper –“a big unmanned Findley (Nashville, TN), Melanie Slayton airplane that has some amazing cameras and (Mount Juliet, TN) and Shelli Huether carries some legit firepower!” – part time for (Nolensville, TN) to the ARC! the Arkansas Air National Guard and for a Victoria is a Private pilot, single-engine Defense Department contractor overseas. DME Services of North Florida offers applicants an opportunity to take the FAA Oral land, with a high-performance endorsement, “I race because I love flying more than and Practical Exams for Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Practical testing using a current instrument rating and 233 hours anything,” says Melanie. “My best friend helicopters and airplanes is administered by Steve Alcorn. DME Services has a spacious and comfortable testing facility designed to minimize your time, cost, and frustration. logged. She flies remotely piloted aircraft said, ‘Let’s do it!’ What better way to check of the most austere locations in the world, for the Tennessee Air National Guard and is off a bucket list item! I love being around delivering beans, bullets, humanitarian aid, working on her Commercial certificate. other amazing women that love flying as and emergency medical care wherever needed Why is she flying the ARC? “My best much as I do! I am so excited to take on this across the globe.” friend, Mel, told me about the race. She challenge and have a great time with some Shel is racing “To promote women in helped me achieve my private pilot rating awesome people!” aviation, education and safety, specifically and mentioned the ARC. I looked it up and Melanie’s favorite types of flying are among young women and new aspiring agreed right away we should do it. I’m looking taildraggers and low, slow biplanes. She aviators.” When she’s not flying, she loves forward to meeting so many other pilots!” shares her love of aviation with her husband hanging out with her kids, enjoying the arts, Says Victoria, “I never thought I would and also enjoys farming, the outdoors, food, friends, traveling, and experiencing new actually achieve my PPL. But then I did. I reading, and spending time with family and cultures. She also loves gardening, music, her was completely happy with that, until weather friends. Melanie is a member of the 99s and dogs, her church — and, most of all, her became a limiting factor to my travel days. So Women in Aviation International. family. Shel is a member of Women in I began pursuing my instrument rating. I’m Shel is a Private pilot, single-engine land, Aviation International. Winter Haven Municipal Airport so grateful for the opportunity to fly.” She is a with 250 hours logged. She is an executive Winter Haven, FL 33881 • 863-280-6988 member of the Alabama chapter of the 99s. officer for the Tennessee Air National Guard www.dme-services.com Melanie holds a Private pilot certificate, sin- and a former C-130 navigator, “deployed gle-engine land, with 895 hours under her belt. seven times as an aviator to some Flyer Sponsor: Budgee CLASSIC RACER 42 Mary (Willie) Mattocks & Jennifer Nelson “ In memory of all those who have flown before us, have a The Magpies | Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 great race, ladies! Blue skies and tailwinds!! 2 Tim 4:7.” Willie Mattocks (East Amherst, NY) and Buffalo Aero Club, the Experimental Aircraft Jennifer Nelson (Louisville, KY) are flying Association and the Aircraft Owners and the ARC for the first time. Welcome! Pilots Association — and she is earning her Willie is a Private pilot, single-engine airframe and powerplant mechanic’s license. land, with 1,600 hours in her logbook. She Says Willie, “ I love my supportive, non-pilot is a registered nurse and midwife who holds husband, Tibetan spaniel and two cats.” a master’s degree in nursing education and Jennifer holds a Commercial pilot cer- works as a visiting nurse for a large health tificate, single- and multi-engine land, with a corporation. Originally from Great Britain, current instrument rating, a complex endorse- Willie has flown to many places in the U.S. ment and 283 hours logged. She was working and Canada in her beloved N222DL — “or as an accountant until she quit her job last follow their passions and to seek adventure.” 222 Dumb Limey, as I am affectionately summer, moved to Florida and enrolled in a Jennifer was born in South Korea and grew known by friends,” she says. Part 141 pilot training program. She hopes to up in a Korean/American military home, She has flown more than 400 Young be a flight instructor by this summer. giving her the opportunity to live in various Eagles flights — but “this race is the ultimate “I want to race to remember the women places. She lives with her husband, a com- challenge,” Willie says, “and I will try my very who paved the way allowing us to be a part of puter engineer, and two Bengal kitties. When best to succeed!” this once-in-a lifetime-opportunity,” Jennifer she’s not flying, she enjoys competition shoot- Willie worked the timing line last year says. “I would love to connect with other avia- ing and being outdoors. Jennifer is a member at Penn Yan as a member of the Western tors that share the same passion, and, most of the Kentucky Bluegrass chapter of the 99s New York 99s. She is also a member of the importantly, set an example to future pilots to and Women in Aviation International.

52 “ Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” A.P.

CLASSIC RACER 43 Suzanne Azar & Laura Pena-Pannell Virga Venturers | Cessna Skylane 182Q After a long hiatus, Suzanne Azar (El with family and friends on Facebook, and Paso, TX) is back for her sixth ARC. She is a teaching her grandchildren to fly. She is a Commercial pilot, single- and multi-engine land member of the El Paso chapter of the 99s. and single-engine sea, with instrument/multi- Laura Pena-Pannell (El Paso, TX) is engine flight instructor certificates; advanced flying the ARC for the second time. She holds a ground instructor credentials; complex, high- Private pilot, single-engine land, with 214 hours performance and tailwheel endorsements; and in her logbook, and is a retired medical-surgical 7,200 hours in the air. She formerly owned a registered nurse. “Working in the healthcare At the end of a previous race, Laura heard flight school and fixed-based operation, and field gave me great insight to never take life another team at her table at the awards banquet has flown 60 to 70 different aircraft including for granted,” says Laura. “Every day is to be utter this prayer: ““Oh, please don’t give us the gliders, jets, and helicopters. Suzanne also celebrated and lived to the fullest. The time to turtle award!” served on the El Paso City Council and was the work toward accomplishing your dreams and Says Laura, “I am a truly lucky lady to have city’s mayor. being your best self is today!” the opportunity to participate again in this Suzanne is flying the ARC “for the travel Why is she racing? “To see America from the flying adventure! This is the most exciting event experience visiting new places. I also enjoy air — and to learn from the experience. I race I have ever participated in!” Her other interests sharing aviation stories with women pilots.” to set an example for my children so that they include running half-marathons. Laura is a When she’s not flying, Suzanne enjoys see that if you work hard, the sky is the limit for member of the El Paso chapter of the 99s. scuba diving, playing mah-jongg, painting, your dreams! Literally!” eating exotic food, cooking, keeping in touch

CLASSIC RACER 44 Madison Bright, Rachel Chaput & Morgan Carney Flying Fins of Jacksonville Univ. | Cirrus SR20 Madi Bright (Kennesaw, GA) is back land, with a current instrument rating; for her second ARC. A Private pilot, single- instrument flight instructor and advanced engine land, she has a complex endorsement, ground instructor credentials; complex, a current instrument rating and 250 hours in high-performance, tailwheel and aerobatics her logbook. She is a student-athlete at the endorsements; and 625 hours logged. She university, pursuing a degree in aviation flight is studying Flight Operations & Aviation operations and management, and plans to Management with an expected graduation pursue a career in the airlines. date of May 2019 and is an instructor at L3 Says Madi, “I grew up playing sports Airline Academy. my whole life and I love the new challenge “The 2018 race was the best experience I’ve of adding a competitive side to flying. My ever had in the aviation world,” says Rachel. parents always told me to pick a career I “Even though most of our race was canceled could be passionate about — that way, I for weather, I had an amazing time getting to logbook. She is majoring in Aviation Manage- would never have to work a day in my life. know all the incredible women as we waited ment and Flight Operations, with an expected I am extremely grateful to them for helping out the storms together in camaraderie. I race graduation date in spring 2020, and works me pursue my dream.” Aviation runs in to learn, connect, and become a better pilot.” part-time at a company that specializes in in- Madi’s family — she grew up flying with her Rachel likes to spend most of her time door skydiving — so she gets to help people fly! grandfather, which sparked her interest in an outdoors, running, hiking, camping, and She is racing to experience her first cross- aviation career of her own. skiing. She is involved with several on-campus country flight with a team and learn how the Madi participates in the Jacksonville Uni- organizations, including the university’s race works alongside her teammates. versity women’s D1 rowing program, is secre- chapter of Women in Aviation International, Morgan loves to play tennis, hang out with tary of the university’s chapter of Women in and enjoys traveling with her family when she friends and go on spontaneous cross country Aviation International, is a member of AHP, gets the opportunity. flights all over Florida. Her secret talent is and competes on the university flight team. Welcome Morgan Carney (Jacksonville, that she knows how to juggle. Morgan is a Rachel Chaput (Hampton, NH) is a FL) to her first ARC! Morgan is a Private pi- member of Women in Aviation International. Commercial pilot, single- and multi-engine lot, single-engine land, with 80 hours in her 55

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Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its CLASSIC RACER 46 Terminus Airport of the 43rd Air Race Classic. Jenna Rouillard & Jeanné Willerth The Mighty Mavericks | Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 Welcome Jenna Rouillard (Fairfield, ME) Katahdin Wings chapter of the 99s. to her first Air Race Classic! Jenna is a Private Jeanné Willerth (Lee’s Summit, MO) is pilot, single-engine land, with 170 hours in her flying the ARC for the third time. She is an logbook. When she started flying three years Airline Transport Pilot, single- and multi- ago, she was the only pilot in her family and engine land; an instrument and multi-engine never thought about aviation as a career. But, flight instructor, and an advanced/instrument after just one lesson, she was hooked. She even ground instructor with 3,500 hours logged. got her father to go for his Private! After careers in business and teaching, she be- Jenna is a commercial painter who used came a flight instructor and currently teaches some of those races, Jeanné was copilot, to be a ramp agent for a commercial airline flight instructor refresher courses, “Rusty Pi- “Where Rails and Water Meet” and in 1998, Jeanné flew the ARC with her and once worked line for a general aviation lot” and safety seminars for AOPA and the “Let us run with perseverance the race mom as copilot and her daughter as a team airport, getting to meet lots of pilots. She Air Safety Institute. She was named Flight Welcomes all Women Air Racers to its member. They were the first triple generation marked out for us.” A.P. rd had been interested since she started flying, Instructor of the Year in 2015 by the Kansas Terminus Airport of the 43 Air Race Classic. team to ever compete in women’s cross but in February, when she read the book Fly City Flight Standards District Office and the country air racing. Girls, she decided to stop waiting for “the FAA Central Region, and was 2012 National Jeanné volunteers for Angel Flight Central, right time” and race this year. Says Jenna, “It FAASTeam Representative of the Year. Young Eagles and Challenge Air, and for seems like such an amazing way to see the Why is she back at the ARC? “I am the last 10 years has been an off-ice hockey country and also help build time as I pursue looking forward to the challenges of an official for her local minor league team. She my Commercial.” international race.” is a member of the Greater Kansas City Besides flying, Jenna enjoys traveling Jeanne’s mother was an air racer who chapter of the 99s. and rock climbing. She is a member of the taught her to fly when she was young. On CLASSIC RACER 45 Meredith Boardman, Erika Jordan & Kristi Serafin CLASSIC RACER 47 Liberty Belles II of Liberty Univ.| Cessna Skyhawk 172S Nav III Kali Hague & Heather Paul Meredith Boardman (Bemus Point, NY) endorsement, and 350 hours flown. She is a is back for her second ARC. A Private pilot, sin- flight instructor and working on her master’s Team JetLaw | Luscombe Silvaire Deluxe 8E gle-engine land, with a current instrument rat- degree at the university. Kali Hague (Washington, D.C.) is flying During a previous race, her airplane hit ing and 158 hours logged, she is pursuing a de- “I am excited to race this year to learn new the ARC for the third time. Kali holds a heavy turbulence over Texas. “My race gree in Aviation Administration with a cognate skills and gain new experiences,” says Erika. Commercial certificate, single- and multi- partner chose an inopportune moment to in Safety Management and a minor in business. “The race provides experiences that you just engine land, with a current instrument open a container of trail mix,” Kali says. Why is she racing? “The ARC is a price- don’t get in a normal training environment. rating; instrument flight instructor “We hit an especially rough pocket of air less opportunity to gain practical aviation ex- It is also a great opportunity to meet other credentials; complex, high-performance and her snack flew all around the plane. We perience. The race develops critical decision- women who share the passion for aviation.” and tailwheel endorsements; and 870 cleaned almonds and dried fruit out of the making skills that even a rigorous training When she’s not flying, Erika enjoys Says Kristi, “Last year was my first year in the hours in the air. She is an aviation attorney, baggage compartment all week.” Says Heather, “This is my first race, and it environment cannot produce. It has made me spending time outdoors. She likes wake- Air Race Classic, and I enjoyed every minute helping clients navigate complex aviation Kali is a member of the Capital Region looks to be a fun experience with an opportu- a better aviator and has connected me with boarding, wake surfing, hiking, and camp- of it. I am a very competitive person, and regulations, buy and sell business jets, chapter of Women in Aviation International. nity to see so much of the country plus Can- other women who share my passion for flight.” ing. She also enjoys traveling and curling I will do all that I can in order to come out and negotiate contracts. She also teaches Welcome Heather Paul (Zionsville, IN) ada. I’ve never flown into Canada – excited!” Some of Meredith’s hobbies and interests up with a good book. Erika is a member of victorious. I also enjoy the team atmosphere aviation law for Kansas State University’s to her first Air Race Classic! Heather is a Heather has an 8-year-old Canadian are lacrosse, field hockey, running, hiking, the Liberty University chapter of Women and working with my teammates to achieve aviation campus. Commercial pilot, single-engine land, with a Sport Horse and enjoys horse show snowboarding, paddle boarding, and boating. in Aviation International. common goals, especially winning.” “I race because I love to travel, I love complex endorsement, skydiver credentials jumping, a sport she shares with her She especially enjoys spending time with Kristi Serafin (Doylestown, PA) returns That competitive spirit shows itself in other small GA airports, and I love meeting and 244 hours flown. She works as an avia- daughter. She also loves the Kansas City family and friends, and being a leader in for her second ARC. Kristi is a Private pilot, ways, too: Kristi has played hockey since fifth adventurous women pilots,” says Kali. tion legal research assistant for Jetlaw, LLC, Chiefs and is a big lacrosse fan, as her two Liberty’s Women in Aviation Chapter. single-engine land, with 15 hours under her grade and is a member of Liberty’s Women’s “I love getting other women involved in has a master’s degree in aviation safety and boys play the sport. This is the second ARC for Erika Jordan belt. She is a sophomore at Liberty who had Division 1 Ice Hockey Team. She also enjoys air racing and introducing them to the has completed approximately 700 skydives (Silverton, OR). Erika is a Commercial pilot, very little aviation experience before starting skiing, snowmobiling, soccer, and traveling, history of ARC.” – including out of a TWA Constellation. Flyer Sponsor: Jetlaw, LLC single- and multi-engine land, with a current college but she plans to become a commer- and is a member of the Liberty University instrument rating, instrument/multi-engine cial pilot someday. chapter of Women in Aviation International. flight instructor credentials, a complex

56 57 CLASSIC RACER 48 CLASSIC RACER 49 Chloe Cady, Megan Bradshaw & Gretchen Thennes Kelly Erdmann, Lauren Quandt & Emma Hughes Liberty Belles of Liberty Univ.| Cessna Skyhawk 172S Nav III Western Michigan Univ. | Cirrus SR20 G2 Welcome Chloe Cady (Sauk Rapids, of Women in Aviation International. Kelly Erdmann (Southfield, MI) Commercial certificate, single- and multi- MN) to her first Air Race Classic! Chloe Megan Bradshaw (Lynchburg, VA) is returns for her second ARC. She is a engine land; instrument flight instructor is a Private pilot, single-engine land, with flying the ARC for the second time. She Private pilot, single-engine land, with a and airframe/powerplant mechanic 170 hours logged. She is pursuing a degree is a Commercial pilot, single- and multi- current instrument rating and 154 hours credentials; complex and high-performance in Commercial/Corporate Aeronautics — engine land, with a current instrument rat- flown. She is double-majoring in Aviation endorsements; a current instrument rating; but her journey at Liberty did not begin ing, instrument/multi-engine flight instruc- Flight Science and Aviation Management and 470 hours logged. She is majoring in the aviation program. She began flight tor credentials, a complex endorsement, and Operations, with a business minor, and in Aviation Flight Science and Aviation training halfway through her freshman and 750 hours flown. A Liberty graduate, hopes to fly for Alaska Airlines someday. Maintenance Technology while working as year after realizing her passion for flying. she is a flight instructor for the university’s hours in her logbook. She is pursuing a Says Kelly, “I race because I want to a flight instructor at the university. As the first pilot in her family, she hopes School of Aeronautics and a candidate for Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with a grow and network with other female pilots. Says Lauren, “I competed in the last Welcome Emma Hughes (Kalama- to inspire some of her relatives to pursue a master’s degree. Commercial/Corporate concentration. I am competitive natured and strive to be couple races and I can’t wait to experience zoo, MI) to her first ARC! Emma is a aviation as well, whether for fun or a career. She is racing “to advance my flight ex- Gretchen’s first flight on an airliner was the best I possibly can be and thrive on the race again. I am excited for the Private pilot, single-engine land, with 77 Says Chloe, “I have always loved flying, perience and aeronautical decision-making when she was 6 months old, and after a testing my skills. Racing brings real life challenges the race will bring and meeting hours in her logbook. She received her traveling and seeing new places. Now that I abilities with new and exciting challenges discovery flight during high school she situations of teamwork and discipline that new people with similar interests along certificate in December and is working am a pilot myself, being behind the controls that come with flying in all different envi- knew she wanted to be a pilot. She earned will help me grow both personally and the way. It’s fun to use what we’ve learned on her instrument rating in addition to makes the experience even more thrilling. I ronments.” her Private at a small airport in northern professionally.” in flight training to make real decisions majoring in both Aviation Flight Science am excited to race because I know that it Megan is a coffeeholic who loves to be Illinois. Says Gretchen, “I love everything Other than flying, Kelly enjoys hiking, inflight during the race.” and Aviation Maintenance Technology. will challenge me as an aviator and I will outdoors, whether that be hiking, camping about learning to fly, and racing challenges backpacking, kayaking, reading, listening Though Lauren is the first pilot in her Emma also works as a student dispatcher gain experience I cannot get anywhere else.” or chilling in a hammock. She also loves to me to apply skills I have learned.” to music, spending time with family, family, she became a flight instructor to at the university. In addition to flying, Chloe enjoys fel- sketch and make crafts with leather. Megan When she’s not flying, she enjoys traveling, and experiencing different share her love for aviation with others. “I race as part of a collegiate team to not lowship with friends and family, playing is a member of the university’s chapter of being outdoors — hiking, working out, cultures. She is a member of the She hopes one day to fly as an airline pilot. only represent my university in a positive with her dog, being outdoors, play- Women in Aviation International. biking and going for walks and runs with university’s chapter of Women in Aviation Lauren is a member of the university’s way, but also to help encourage future ing sports, and making music. This is the first ARC for Gretchen her dogs. Gretchen is a member of the International and the 99s. Sky Broncos Precision Flight Team and female pilots to pursue their dreams in She is a member of the Thennes (McHenry, IL). Gretchen is a university’s chapter of Women in Aviation This is the third ARC for Lauren the Yankee Ladies chapter of Women in aviation,” says Emma. university’s chapter Private pilot, single-engine land, with 119 International. Quandt (Grosse Ile, MI). Lauren has a Aviation International.

CLASSIC RACER 50 Lindsay Jarman & Jessica Washburn 225,000 miles flown with over 1,000 racers Utah Valley Univ. CFIs | Cessna Skyhawk 172S Nav III representing: 26 countries ,49 U.S. states Lindsay Jarman (Springville, UT) and in the air. She also loves artwork and creating and 38 colleges Jessica Washburn (Lehi, UT) are flying the art. Says Lindsay, “I’ve had goals of hiking ARC for the first time. Welcome! tall mountains, but soon learned flying over Lindsay holds a Commercial certificate, them is much more fun!” single- and multi-engine land, with Jessica is a Commercial pilot, single- and instrument/multi-engine flight instructor multi-engine land. She holds instrument and credentials, a complex endorsement and 700 multi-engine flight instructor certificates, hours flown. She works as a flight instructor advanced ground instructor credentials and at Utah Valley University, where she enjoys a complex endorsement, and has 360 hours as well as for the chance to use my skills in a helping raise the next generation of strong in her logbook. Jessica started as a flight new environment and in a new way.” pilots. Her flight experience ranges from instructor at the university last November When she’s not flying, Jessica loves winter mountainous terrain to hot deserts, and since then has experienced flying in spending time with family, playing with her and everything in between. mountainous terrain as well as desert flying. dogs, hiking, camping and backpacking. Why is she racing? “I’ve always been Now, says Jessica “I am looking for an Says Jessica, “I love rock climbing and other Celebrating 90 years of women’s air racing. competitive and had a desire to win.” opportunity to push my knowledge and my activities that show me I am capable of things Lindsay probably has as much time on skills in a fun, safety-promoting environment, I never thought I could do!” Come fly with ARC! horseback as she does PIC hours

58 59 CLASSIC RACER 51 Spruce CreekCreek Fly-in Fly-in Realty Realty Mariah Ferber & Paige Kessler STRATUS: Have a Great Race R & Be Safe S Sky Climbers | Cessna Skyhawk 172R A premierA premier gated residental gated residental airpark on theairpark east coast of Central Florida for pilots and non-pilots! Mariah Ferber (Goodlettsville, TN) is racing? “Because there is nothing else like it. YOUR LOW-COST, on the east coast of Central Florida flying the Air Race Classic for the second time. From the actual flying to the people and the for pilots and non-pilots! She is a Commercial pilot, single- and multi- events and places you get to visit, the Air Race LONG-TERM engine land, with a flight instructor certificate, Classic has stolen my heart.” a current instrument rating, complex and Mariah Ferber is a member of Women in ADS-B SOLUTION high-performance endorsements, and 1,400 Aviation International. hours in the air. Mariah flies a Pilatus PC-12 This is the second ARC for Paige Kessler Why fly the ARC? “Last year was such an at PlaneSense, a fractional ownership provider. (Mount Juliet, TN). She holds a Private pilot unforgettable experience that my teammate The first pilot in her family, she told her certificate, single-engine land, with a current and I want to make this a yearly adventure!” mother she wanted to be a pilot, and her instrument rating, flight instructor credentials Paige started flying because she decided she mom’s response was, “You’ve never been in and 500 hours in her logbook. She graduated needed some excitement and adventure when a plane before!” But Mariah got a discovery from Middle Tennessee State University with she was working in the lab. Says Paige, “Ever flight for her 16th birthday and instantly a degree in biochemistry and used to work as since I started training, my life has never been STARTING AT Pat Ohlsson, ARC participant 2007, offers her best fell in love. Now, she can’t imagine doing an environmental chemist. Now, she is a full- the same!” wishes to all racers. anything else other than flying. Why is she time flight instructor. Flyer Sponsor: Nashville Flight Training $ 2,495 Your one stop resource for information on all Spuce Creep properties

CLASSIC RACER 52 Visit us at appareoaviation.com Cathy Troyer, Morgan Pietruch & Denise Whitford APPAREO_19_0013_AirRaceClassic_041119.indd 1 4/11/2019 12:31:00 PM Purdue Pilots Inc. | Piper Warrior II PA-28-161 Cathy Troyer (Evansville, IN) is back This is the second ARC for Morgan for the second ARC. Cathy is a Commercial Pietruch (Belvidere, IL). Morgan is a pilot, single- and multi-engine land, with a Private pilot, single-engine land, with 111 current instrument rating, complex and high- hours logged. She is majoring in Aeronau- performance endorsements, a flight instructor tical and Astronautical Engineering, with certificate, and 1,010 hours flown. She is an expected graduation date of fall 2020. a flight instructor at Purdue and previously Though engineering is an amazing field worked as a Phenom 300 first officer. and a solid foundation, she says, her ulti- “I race because I want to become involved mate career goal is pilot. in inspiring young women to become pilots,” Why is she racing? “It’s an amazing oppor- a current assistant professor of special edu- says Cathy. “I have been involved in Women tunity to test your skills as a pilot and meet cation at Purdue. in Aviation, and now I want to promote other talented individuals while competing.” Denise is racing to gain more experience aviation to women by becoming a racer in the Last year, her team was frantically washing in the cockpit, particularly in a team-based Air Race Classic.” their plane until the moment they had to turn environment, and is excited to be working Besides flying, Cathy enjoys biking, hiking, the keys in. Says Morgan, “I never want to with a team of fun, professional women “Thanks to ALL volunteers – organizers, timers, observers, mechanics, fuelers, running, and drawing. One of her biggest look at a bottle of Belly Soap again!” who make flying enjoyable. When she’s not greeters, drivers, and EVERYONE making ARC 2019 a success. inspirations was her grandmother, who was Welcome Denise Whitford (West Lafay- flying, she enjoys traveling domestically and We couldn’t do the race without you!” Grateful Racers a member of the Women’s Air Service Pilots ette, IN) to her first ARC! Denise holds a Pri- internationally, scuba diving, hiking, and the WASPs during World War II. Cathy is a vate pilot certificate, single-engine land, and biking. Denise is a member of Women in member of the Kentucky Bluegrass chapter of has 74 hours in her logbook. She is a former Aviation International. the 99s and Women in Aviation International. middle school and high school teacher and

60 61 CLASSIC RACER 53 CLASSIC RACER 60 Elayna Smithson & Sugena Ewing Sierra Hardwick & Mattie McKenna Got It From My Mama War Eagle Women Blue of Auburn Univ. | Cessna 172S Welcome the mother-daughter team of Other than flying, Elayna loves being This is the first Air Race Classic for Sierra is a member of Women in Aviation Elayna Smithson (Mount Juliet, TN) on the water. She’s lived on a lake her Sierra Hardwick (Auburn, AL). International. and Sugena Ewing (Mount Juliet, TN) to entire life and enjoys wakeboarding and Welcome! A Private pilot, single-engine Mattie McKenna (Auburn, AL) their first Air Race Classic! wakesurfing, as well as racing dirt bikes, land, with 239 hours logged, Sierra returns for her second Air Race Classic. Elayna is a Commercial pilot, single- mountain biking, horseback riding, is pursuing a degree in Professional Mattie is a recent graduate of Auburn, engine land, with an instrument flight and skiing. Elayna is a member of the Flight and working on her Commercial working as a flight instructor at the instructor certificate, complex and high- MTSU Air Raiders chapter of Women certificate. Her career goals include university, helping other ambitious Auburn performance endorsements and 216 hours in Aviation International. my daughter is now a CFII, and we still becoming a captain at a major airline. students reach their goals. She holds a logged. She starting flying for fun when Sugena is an Airline Transport Pilot, haven’t flown together since before she Says Sierra, “I am racing because I want Commercial certificate, single- and multi- she was 18, then fell in love with aviation single- and multi-engine land, with complex started her flying career. This is a perfect to represent my university through what engine land, with a current instrument when she enrolled as a student at Middle and high-performance endorsements, a jet opportunity to do what I love most while I love doing most. I am looking forward rating, flight instructor certification and Mattie enjoys trying different foods from Tennessee State University. Now, she is a type rating and 4,500 hours in her logbook. spending time with my daughter and to seeing the country, meeting others, 550 hours logged. She hopes to get all her all over the world, experiencing other flight instructor at the school. Like her daughter, Sugena started flying other fellow female pilots. perfecting my skills, and getting experience hours and work at a regional airline. cultures and learning how other people live. She is racing “To gain some real-world for fun and then decided to pursue it as a Sugena’s hobbies include horseback from every challenge along the way.” Why is she racing? “To expand my Says Mattie, “Being a pilot, I feel like I will experience and fly for something other career. “I got lucky in getting to sit right seat riding, traveling and camping with family Other than flying, she spends her time interest in aviation and help my confidence have immense opportunities to continue to than flight training or flight instructing. I in an MU-2 to get me to my 1,500 hours and friends. She has lived her entire life on performing with the Auburn University as a commercial pilot,” Mattie says. “I’m learn about different countries.” also am pretty competitive, so this sounds and then got hired,” she says. Today, she Old Hickory Lake and partakes in many Marching Band on the Danceline and vol- excited to fly this race and meet other right up my alley! And, there are not many flies a Hawker 900 for a hospital company. water sports. Sugena is a member-at-large unteering at her church in the kids’ area. aviators who have the same interest.” events to meet other female pilots.” Why is the flying the ARC? “Because of Women in Aviation International.

CLASSIC RACER 61 Caitlyn Miller & Kendall Higdon War Eagle Women Orange of Auburn Univ. | Cessna 172S Welcome Caitlyn Miller (Fisherville, through them. When not traveling, she stays TN) to her first Air Race Classic! Caitlyn busy by always trying to learn something holds a Private pilot certificate, single- new, whether it’s a practical skill or beneficial engine land, and has 225 hours in her knowledge. logbook. She is a senior majoring in Kendall Higdon (Auburn, AL) is flying Professional Flight Management and the ARC for the second time. She holds working on her Commercial certificate. a Commercial pilot certificate, single- Upon graduation this summer, she plans to and multi-engine land, with a current become a flight instructor, and ultimately instrument rating and 423 hours logged. Proud to be a supporter of the 43rd Annual Air Race Classic. Blue Skies & Fair Winds! aspires to be an airline pilot like her father. A 2017 graduate of Auburn, Kendall “Through the air race, I’m hoping to is working as a flight instructor at the hone flying skills and meet other incredible university and building time for her Airline When she’s not flying, you can find pilots,” says Caitlyn. “It’s encouraging Transport Pilot certificate as she pursues Kendall planning weekend trips to new to have the opportunity to join a race her goal of flying for a major airline. cities, playing with her bunny or eating alongside other women who are equally as “This will be my second time racing local foods. “I love new adventures, and passionate about aviation.” in the ARC, but this time as second in I can’t wait to see what this year’s race Caitlyn loves to travel and experience new command,” Kendall says. “I am so excited brings,” she says. Kendall is a member of cultures. Being an avid runner, she thinks to meet the other teams and reconnect Women in Aviation International. the best way to see new cities is by running with racers from 2017.”

“You will be missed, Jeff. You touched a lot of lives.”

62 63 CLASSIC RACER 77 Stuff that makes the GO versus Jordan Cantrell & Gabriella Lindskoug White Lightning of Middle Tennessee St. Univ. | Cessna Skyhawk 172R NO-GO decision trivial. Jordan Cantrell (Nashville, TN) is on her helicopter, multi-engine and Com- flying the ARC for the third time. Jordan is a mercial certificates and is a member of the On Weathermeister, Private pilot, single-engine land and sea, with MTSU Air Raiders chapter of Women in 490 hours logged. She graduated pre-med Aviation International. at MTSU and then returned for a second This is the third ARC for Gabriella with just a quick degree, in Aerospace Pro-Pilot. Lindskoug (Mount Juliet, TN). She is a Says Jordan, “I have dreamed of racing flight instructor at MTSU with a Commercial glance you can get a airplanes since I was a little girl. I am racing certificate, single- and multi-engine land, a we landed at JFK,” says Gabriella. “I’ll never to become a better and safer pilot, as well as current instrument rating, instrument flight forget hearing, ‘Delta heavy, cleared to land to see a lot of the United States that I have instructor certificate, complex endorsement, runway 22L behind the Cessna,’ to which very clear sense of not had the pleasure of flying over yet. The and 600 hours flown. they replied, ‘I’m sorry, what type of aircraft last air race taught me more in a few weeks “I race because last year and the year before are we following??’” the conditions. than I learned in a few months.” were one of the best experiences I have ever When she’s not flying, Gabriella rides Jordan wears a number of hats: owner had in aviation,” says Gabriella. “The places horses competitively, plays guitar and THE MISSION IS SIMPLE: of Cantrell’s Airbnb; vice president of we flew, amazing women we met, and the enjoys skateboarding/ snowboarding. She’s to convey relevant weather Springwater, which bills itself as the oldest feeling we had knowing we were the first team also started acrobatic flying. Gabriella is a bar in Tennessee, and vice president of Bald from MTSU to finish when we both were first- member of the Middle Tennessee chapter of information – quickly, Eagle Enterprises. She is also a PADI certified time racers was absolutely priceless!” the 99s and the MTSU Air Raiders chapter meaningfully, and painlessly. scuba diver. Last year, on the way home from Maine, of Women in Aviation International. In her spare time, Jordan enjoys hiking her team decided to stop in New York City. n Color-Coded & Decoded to waterfalls and dancing. She is working “Of course, we had to go big or go home, so Flyer Sponsor: Middle Tennessee State Univ. n Very Intuitive Layout – tabular, not paragraphs of text CLASSIC RACER 99 n TFRs – get alerted when they pop up on your route Lara Gaerte & Donna Harris n METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, etc., it’s all there...and much more! Estrogen Express | Cessna Skylane RG R182 ARC President Lara Gaerte (Fort Wayne, Air Race Classic, and I’m really excited to be IN) is flying the race for the ninth time. She a racer this year as well as your president,” is an Airline Transport Pilot, single/multi- she says. “In my little bits of spare time, I engine land and single-engine sea, with like to take 20-minute vacations in my Piper instrument/multi-engine flight instructor Cub.” Lara is a member of the North Central and advanced/instrument ground instructor section of the 99s and a member-at-large of certificates; complex, high-performance, Women in Aviation International. tailwheel and skydiver credentials; a jet type Donna Harris (Lake Havasu City, AZ) is rating, and 9,825 hours logged. A mom, FBO flying the ARC for the second time. Donna copilot was saying, “Breathe, Donna, breathe!” owner/manager, a master CFI, designated holds a Private pilot certificate, single-engine Says Donna, “All I could do was laugh!” pilot examiner, and corporate pilot, Lara is land, with complex and high-performance After working in accounting for 30 years, racing for the personal challenge and sense of endorsements and 245 hours flown. Asked and volunteering as a court-appointed special accomplishment, “and to bask in the joy and why she is racing, Donna answers, “To learn advocate, Donna went back to school to get excitement that hides in all the hard work.” more about flying and test my personal her law degree. She has been teaching law Says Lara, “In the 2006 race, en route to minimums and boundaries. I love talking to online for 10 years and has served as ARC the start, I told my race partner, Jan, that we the racers and volunteers and hearing their treasurer for the last five. were going to be carrying a male passenger on stories. I also want to pay tribute to my father- Donna and her husband like to sail as well the race. I was pregnant with my youngest son, in-law, who flew B-29s during World War as fly and spend several months each year on Nick. We took an extra supply of sicsacks that II. I soloed on his birthday and received my their boat, in addition to taking cross-country year to accommodate my morning sickness!” instrument rating on the first anniversary of trips in their Bonanza. She also enjoys Lara has been making her living in aviation his death.” reading and studying the Bible, making crafts since 2000, when she was laid off from a safe On her first flyby as Pilot-in-Command, her and learning new food recipes. but boring cubicle job — and she’s never teammate was saying, “Push, Donna, push!” looked back. “My vacation every year is the for her to get to the flyby altitude, while her Flyer Sponsor: Century Aviation, Sonrex, LLC 64 www.weathermeister.com 65 The women who preserved air racing Air Race Classic History for future generations.

Women’s air racing all started in 1929 with the First Women’s Air Derby. Twenty pilots raced from Santa Monica, CA to Cleveland, OH, site of the National Air Races. Racing continued through the ‘30’s and was renewed again after WWII when the All Women’s Transcontinental Air Race (AWTAR), better known as the Powder Puff Derby, came into being. The AWTAR held its 30th, final and commemorative flight in 1977. When the AWTAR was discontinued, the Air Race Classic, Ltd., (ARC) stepped in to continue the tradition of transcontinental speed competition for women pilots and staged its premier race. The Air Race Classic was reincorporated in 2002 into the Air Race Classic, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

in 44 states, stopping in over 300 cities, and Canada. The races are open to all women with fixed wing aircraft from 145 to 570 horsepower. In earlier days, the fastest airplane with no specified handicap was in a good position to win, if it held together over the long haul and there was no big navigational error committed. Now the handicapping system is used – each plane flying against its own speed. Supposedly, any entry has an equal chance of victory, depending on the Since the first Air Race Classic in 1977, over 1,000 women pilots have flown the ARC. Racers have flownto accuracy of the handicapping. All participants are true win- hundreds of airports across the United States and kept alive the pioneering spirit of America’s female aviators. ners in their own right, flying the best possible race. Thousands of supporters have volunteered their time, money, and enthusiasm to sustain the vision of our found- At a time when some people are inclined to down-play and have only negative views of general aviation, it is encourag- ing ARC Board of Directors. Today, the Air Race Classic is the longest running all-women transcontinental air race. ing each summer when dozens of women pilots casually get Join the adventure and keep the ARC flying! into their airplanes and safely race each other over trans- The early air races were the “on to” type, with noon and continental routings. There is a spirit of camaraderie in spite night control stops, and the contestants more or less stayed of the keen competition, and the Air Race Classic proves a together. In that manner, weather and flying conditions were boon to aviation in general. At the same time, it gives the fliers practically the same for each entrant and the race officials the opportunity to hone their flying techniques. Many other could release standings to the media after each day of racing. people are drawn into the annual events through sponsorship, The Air Race Classic Endowment Fund The current race routes are approximately 2,400 statute miles ground/air assistance, timing, officiating and as spectators. Preserving Women’s Air Race for generations to come. in length, and the contestants are usually given four days, flying Award wise, the Air Race Classic started in 1977 with an VFR in daylight hours, to reach the terminus. Each plane is $8,550 purse for the top-ten crews, with additional leg prizes assigned a handicap speed – and the goal is to have the actual for those finishing outside the selected group of ten. The Celebrating 43 years of continuous women’s air rac- With your help, we can continue to be a part of ground speed be as far over the handicap speed as possible. The awards have been increased over the years, so that the cur- ing, Air Race Classic is looking forward to a continued aviation history, helping women pilots face new pilots are thus given the leeway to play the elements, holding out rent top-ten purse is $20,500. bright and successful future. To ensure this legacy, the challenges, accomplish goals and share the experience. for better weather, winds, etc. The objective is to fly the “per- Over 40 years later, the Air Race Classic remains a venue Board of Directors has established an Endowment If you would like to help us keep the challenge alive by fect” cross-country. In this type of race, the official standings for competitive flying. Louise Thaden is quoted as saying, Fund with a goal of raising $500,000. supporting the Air Race Classic with your contribution, cannot be released until the final entrant has crossed the finish “… added skills are developed, self confidence is increased “These monies will be prudently invested, and send your donations to: line. Actually, the last arrival can be the winner. and enduring friendships are made”. And Blanche Noyes once the goal is met, the principal will be retained, Scoring techniques evolved over the years, and in 1952 the added, “Flying is ageless.” and revenue earned will be allocated to the Air Race AWTAR began using the handicap system of scoring. The We are proud and honored to celebrate 90 years of Classic Board for distribution to help defray the costs of Air Race Classic Endowment Fund Air Race Classic has continued to use this type of scoring women’s air racing! throughout its history. The ’29-30’s races flew shorter legs running this race,” said Carolyn Van Newkirk, former Donna Harris, ARC Treasurer and made more stops than the current races. Now the legs member of the Air Race Classic Board of Directors. “It 1642 McCulloch Blvd N, #153 are 280 to 320 statute miles, and seven or eight control stops History courtesy of Glenn H. Buffington Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 is our hope that the legacy will last indefinitely.” are designated for either landing or fly-by. The race has been and Carolyn J. Van Newkirk, Ed.D.

66 67 Silent Auction

A long-time tradition, the ARC silent auction is held Aviation Training for Success! as a fundraiser to support the future of the Air Race Classic. The auction is an opportunity to purchase interesting aviation-related items, as well as many other items. You can be a part of this annual event whether Congratulations to all Flight crews in Air Race Classic! you are a racer, volunteer or someone cheering ARC on from the sidelines. Delivering the highest quality aviation training to students everywhere Auction items are donated by corporations, groups and individuals. Aviation-related items are always in self-paced and blended learning environments. appropriate, but not required. Past items have included aviation technology, DVDs and training courses, aviation prints, hats, shirts, books, tech organizers, jewelry, and • Private Pilot Ground School much more! This year, we will be focusing on vouchers Do you have something to donate? Your gift is tax • Instrument Pilot Ground School and gift certificates, but not exclusively. Auction items will deductible and will make a difference. For more be displayed at the Terminus and information, contact [email protected]. • Commercial Pilot Ground School silent bidding will conclude at • Flight Review Ground School the Awards Banquet. • Initial CFI Ground School • Monthly FAA WINGs Webinars • UAS Programs

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68 69 Where We’ve Been Where We’re From

Alabama Illinois Michigan New York Tullahoma – 2005 Fairhope – 2015 Cahokia – 1994 Cadillac - 2018 Binghamton – 1993 Union City – 2015 Gadsden – 2015 Champaign/Urbana – 2016 Flint – 1999 Elmira – 2007 Texas Huntsville – 1991 Danville – 1995, 2014 Grand Rapids – 1983 Ithaca – 2000 Australia Fiji Kiribati Papau New Guinea Trinidad & Tobago Mobile – 2011 Decatur – 1993, 2008 Kalamazoo – 2015 Penn Yan - 2018 Abilene – 1980 Muscle Shoals – 1993 Freeport – 1999 Menominee – 2003, 2006 Perry-Warsaw (flyby) – 1999 Borger – 2011 Tuscaloosa – 2010 Galesburg – 1981 Sault Ste. Marie – 1997, 2012 Saratoga Springs – 2008 Bryan – 2006 Jacksonville – 2009 Three Rivers (flyby) – 2015 Childress – 1985 Arizona Kankakee – 1988 North Carolina Corpus Christi – 1980, 1993 Bullhead City – 1991 Lawrenceville – 2015 Minnesota Asheville – 1993 Dalhart – 1987 Casa Grande – 1983 Marion – 1980 Albert Lea – 2003, 2006 Greensboro – 1981 El Paso – 1983, 1999 Holbrook – 1992 Mattoon – 2000 Bemidji – 2017 Hickory – 2015 Hereford – 2012 Kingman – 1987 Mount Vernon – 1990 Detroit Lakes – 1991 Kill Devil Hills (flyby) – 2003 Lubbock – 1983 Austria France Kosovo Russia United Kingdom Mesa – 2006 Peru – 2003 Duluth – 1997 Manteo – 2003 Lufkin – 2009 Page – 1985 Tuscola (fly-by) – 2016 Eveleth – 2004 Midland – 1998, 2016 Prescott – 1996, 2016 Faribault - 2018 North Dakota Ozona – 2006 Tucson – 2000 Indiana Fergus Falls – 1994 Bismarck – 1979 Plainview – 2017 Williams – 2001 Auburn - 2018 Minneapolis – 1979 Jamestown – 1997, 2011 San Angelo – 1999 Sweetwater – 2009, 2018 Winslow – 1990 Bloomington – 1992 Winona – 2005 Ohio Columbus – 1987 Tyler – 1993 Arkansas Elkhart – 1997, 2010 Mississippi Athens – 2005, 2014 Waco – 2016 Arkadelphia – 2016 Evansville – 1977, 1986 Greenville – 1994 Batavia – 1998, 2001, 2012 Wichita Falls – 1996 Columbus – 1994 Conway – 1996 Frankfort (flyby) – 2005 Grenada – 2009 Utah Canada German Malaysia South Korea United States El Dorado – 2011 Indianapolis – 2017 Gulfport – 1978 Coshocton – 2017 Fayetteville – 1990, 2013 Jeffersonville – 2015 Meridian – 1985 Dayton – 2003 Logan – 2013 Fort Smith – 1980 Mansfield – 2000 Ogden – 1977, 1986 Lafayette – 1989, 2005 Missouri Hot Springs – 1978, 2001, Seymour – 1994, 1999 Newark - 2018 Provo – 1991 2002, 2011 Cameron – 2010 Toledo – 1977, 1986 Vernal (flyby) – 1991 Iowa Jonesboro – 1987 Cape Girardeau – 1998 Willoughby – 1999 Vermont Mena – 1992 Atlantic – 2009 Columbia – 1983 Youngstown – 1989 Hannibal – 2004 Burlington – 2007 Mountain Home – 1991 Burlington – 1991 Oklahoma Russellville – 2009 Cedar Rapids – 1977, 1986 Jefferson City – 1982, 2007 Virginia Texarkana – 1985 Decorah – 2017 Joplin – 1984 Ada – 1999, 2006 China Indonesia New Zealand Timor-Leste Venezuela Kaiser Lake – 1999 Alva - 2018 Danville – 2003 Walnut Ridge – 2005 Denison – 2007| Chesapeake-Portsmouth – 2002 Dubuque – 1994 Kirksville – 1992, 2015 Ardmore – 2017 California Fredericksburg – 2015 Fort Dodge – 1995 St. Joseph – 1998 Bartlesville – 2005 Agua Dulce (flyby) – 1987 Iowa City – 2011, 2014 Warrensburg – 2016 Burns Flat – 1978, 1999 Washington Alturas – 1989 Marshalltown – 1989 Elk City – 1990, 1992 Montana Norman – 2011 Pasco – 1984, 2013 Calexico (flyby) – 1983 Mason City – 1988, 2008 Walla Walla – 1979 Concord – 2014 Spencer – 2017 Bozeman – 2008 Oklahoma City – 2007 El Cajon – 1983 Waterloo – 1980 Cut Bank – 1982 Ponca City – 2002 West Virginia Rancho Murieta (flyby) – 1987 Great Falls – 1979 Shangri-La Afton – 1981 Kansas Huntington – 1980, 1988, Redding – 1985 Havre – 1995 Woodward – 1998, 2013 1990, 1995 Columbia Italy Norway Turkey Miles City – 1982, 2008 Rio Bravo – 1987 Abilene – 2017 Oregon Lewisburg – 2007 Sacramento – 1989 Belleville – 1990 Nebraska Morgantown – 1993 Salinas – 1988 Dodge City – 1984 Burns – 1995 Ainsworth – 1989 Klamath Falls – 1979 Parkersburg – 2010 San Diego – 2001 Garden City – 1981, 2000 Wheeling – 1997 Santa Monica – 1979 Great Bend – 2011 Alliance – 2011 Medford – 1977, 1986 Santa Rosa – 1977, 1986 Hays – 1992 Beatrice – 2005, 2018 Sunriver – 1982 Wisconsin Grand Island – 1977, Stockton – 1979 Hutchinson – 1983 Pennsylvania Ashland – 1994, 2012 Temecula Valley – 1990 Independence – 1994 1986, 2003 Altoona – 2003 Milwaukee – 1979 Thermal – 1992 Lawrence – 2006 Holdrege – 2013 Minocqua-Woodruff – 1991 Liberal – 2009 Kearney – 1988 Connellsville – 2015 Cyprus Kenya Colorado New Cumberland – 2014 Racine – 2009 New Century – 2000 Lincoln – 1982 Sheboygan – 2004 Burlington – 2002 Olathe – 1978 McCook – 2007 Franklin – 2008 Denver – 2000, 2009 Pittsburg – 1993 Norfolk – 1994, 2014 Philadelphia – 1989 Wyoming Durango – 1996 Pratt – 2001, 2003 North Platte – 1978, 2004 York – 1990, 2014 (fly-by) Casper – 1978 Grand Junction – 1978 Salina – 1980 Ogallala – 1998 Rhode Island Cheyenne – 1977, 1986 La Junta – 2013 Scottsbluff – 1984, 2014 Winfield – 1987 North Kingstown – 1993 Evanston – 1997 Lamar – 2004 Wichita – 2004 Sidney – 1981 Gillette – 1995, 2004 South Carolina Laramie – 1988 Florida Kentucky Nevada Columbia – 1980 Newcastle – 1997 Daytona Beach – 1985, Bowling Green – 2007 Elko – 1985, 2014 Pinedale – 2014 1996, 2016 Jackpot – 1989 Greenville – 1987 Frankfort – 2008 Winnsboro – 2002 Rawlings – 1989, 2011, 2013 Destin/Ft. Walton Beach – 1978 Lexington – 1981 Las Vegas – 1978 Rock Springs – 1984 Fort Myers – 2010 Louisville – 1983 Laughlin – 1991 South Dakota Sheridan – 1979 Reno – 1995 Georgia Owensboro – 1996 Aberdeen – 1995, 2008 Worland – 1991 Paducah – 1984 Winnemucca – 1988 Albany – 1985 Brookings – 2011, 2013 CANADA New Mexico Huron – 2004 Americus – 2016 Louisiana Saint John – 2007 Athens – 1996 Albuquerque – 2016 Philip – 1991 Bastrop – 2006 Pierre – 1982 Toronto – 1999 Jekyll Island – 1981 Shreveport – 2005 Farmington – 1987 LOOKING BACK ON 90 YEARS Rome – 1998 Fort Sumner – 2001 Sioux Falls – 1981 Waycross – 2010 Maine Gallup – 2001, 2012 Spearfish – 2011, 2013 Bangor – 2007 Las Vegas – 1990, 2002 1929 to 2019 ― We continue to preserve Idaho Fryeburg – 2018 Terminus Moriarity – 2000 Tennessee Boise – 1977, 1986, 1997 Roswell – 1996 and promote the tradition of pioneering Coeur d’Alene – 1982, 1995 Maryland Santa Fe – 1985, 1998, 2017 Dyersburg – 1992 Fayetteville – 2001, 2002 Idaho Falls – 1988 Frederick – 2010, 2017 Santa Teresa – 2006 women in aviation. Mountain Home – 2013 Massachusetts Silver City – 2002 Jackson – 1982 Knoxville – 1982, 1997 Twin Falls – 1984 Hyannis – 2000 Socorro (fly by) – 2002 Tucumcari – 1992 Murfreesboro – 2016 Mansfield – 2008 Sparta – 2009 Plymouth (flyby) – 2000

70 71 2019 Awards & Prizes

Air Race Classic Beech Party at the Beech Aero Winner’s Trophy Club/Beechcraft Heritage Museum. This trophy is awarded to the Your VIP Guest ticket will include highest-scoring team. The trophy admission, lunch, dinner, and tour. features a soaring bird reflecting The museum is home to Louise the Air Race Classic logo. Thaden’s 1936 Bendix trophy and Gene Nora Jessen’s 1962 Musketeer Air Race Classic Collegiate N2303Z (serial number M-6) that Challenge Trophy she piloted around the country when This trophy is awarded to the Baby Beech was introduced. school with the highest-scoring col- Fastest Cessna Award legiate team. The trophy features a The Cessna Flyer Association TOP TEN WINNERS OF 2018 soaring bird reflecting the Air Race is donating trophies to recognize Classic logo. Plaques are given to the highest placing team flying the 1st Place Mariah Ferber & Paige Kessler 6th Place Dee Bond & McKenzie Krutsinger the school and the team members fastest Cessna. Aly Bond, Josie Cotugno & Yasmine Abu Arab | for the permanent possession 2nd Place Debby Rihn-Harvey & Chris Dale 7th Place Fastest Piper Trophy The Ohio State Univ 99s Terminus Leg Prize Piper Aircraft, Inc. is pleased to 3rd Place Candie Oldham & Susan Westervelt 8th Place Corbi Bulluck & Stephanie Wrenn The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Interna- continue the Fastest Piper trophy Mattie McKenna & Ashley Tucker tional Organization of Women Pi- 4th Place Debi Dreyfuss & Morgan Mitchell 9th Place for the 2019 Air Race Classic! The Auburn Univ lots, award a $100 cash prize to the custom Piper trophy is awarded race team with the highest score on Lauren Quandt, Shelby Satkowiak to the crew of the highest plac- 5th Place 10th Place Alicia Sikes & Nancy Rohr the 9th or Terminus leg. The win- & Kelly Erdman | Western Michigan Univ ing Piper aircraft in this year’s Air ning team must be members of The Race Classic. Ninety-Nines. The 99s’ history with air racing dates back to the 1929 Esther Lowry Safford Rookie 2019 AWARDS National Air Races when Amelia Racer Award Earhart and several other competi- Esther Lowry Safford was one of tors met under the grandstand at the original six extraordinary women The Top Ten Scoring Teams the finish line in Cleveland, OH. They Each member receives an ARC Award medallion, and teams who founded the Air Race Classic. receive the following cash prizes: vowed to form an organization for She remained an avid supporter of women aviators and that group be- the race and, prior to her death, she 1st Place $6,000 came the Ninety-Nines. Today’s Air established the Rookie Racer Award Race Classic grew out of that first for a pilot or co-pilot flying her first 2nd Place $4,000 Women’s Air Derby. This award is Air Race Classic. The awardee is se- 3rd Place $3,000 designed to inspire racers to contin- lected based on a short essay, “Why ue to fly that perfect cross country I Fly”. The winner receives a $500 4th Place $2,000 on the final terminus leg of the race Fastest Beech Award cash prize. LEG PRIZES even though the race has been long 5th Place $1500 The Beech Aero Club is pleased For each leg of the race, prizes are awarded to the four and hard. highest scoring teams (Top Ten winners not eligible). to offer this award to the team Other ARC Awards: 6th Place $1000 flying a Beech airplane with the best Claude Glasson SOS Award Best Stop 7th Place $900 1st Place $50 and two medallions finish in the 2019 ARC. The winning The lowest-scoring team with- Flying Family Team out penalties will win the perenni- team will receive $150 to share and 8th Place $800 2nd Place $40 and two medallions a plaque for each team member. Mama Bird Award ally treasured “Turtle” award and a 9th Place $700 3rd Place $30 and two medallions $100 cash prize. The team is invited to the annual Most Congenial Team 10th Place $600 4th Place $20 and two medallions 72 73 Collegiate Challenge Trophy Ten Years of Top Ten Air Race Classic Winners

Traditions begin with simple acts that add meaning Air Race Classic logo. Winning team members also 2018 Mariah Ferber & Paige Kessler & Juliet Lindrooth | Catherine Sweatt, Erin Jackson (Southern Illinois University to our lives. Without realizing the future impact of receive award certificates. | Debby Rihn-Harvey & Chris Dale | Melanie Abel & Katelyn Walters | Candie Carbondale) | Deborah Dreyfuss, Linda Candie Oldham & Susan Westervelt Oldham & Susan Westervelt | JoAnne Knowles & Carolyn Bailey | Susan their benevolence, Linda Schumm and Rosemary The Air Race Classic gives students wishing to | Debi Dreyfuss & Morgan Mitchell | Alcorn & Gretchen Jahn. Carastro & Marie Carastro | Safiye Emhoff of Legacy Aviation, Inc., created something become aviation professionals a unique opportunity to Lauren Quandt, Shelby Satkowiak & Kelly Ademoglu & Victoria Dunbar (Florida 2014 Dianna Stanger, Joyce Wilson & immeasurably valuable for the Air Race Classic when meet and network with other female pilots and make Erdman (Western Michigan University) Institute of Technology) | Linda Evans, Erin Cude | Valdeta Mehanja & Nancy they declared a new award category at the 2000 ARC contacts all around the country. Flying the Air Race | Dee Bond & McKenzie Krutsinger | Aly Alison Chalker & Barbara Strachan | Snyder (ERAU-Daytona) | Melody Bond, Josie Cotugno & Yasmine Abu Malinda Caywood & Susan Beall Awards Banquet and personally provided prizes for Classic not only improves piloting skills, it can enhance Dowlearn and Alicia Isacson (Liberty Arab (The Ohio State University) | Corbi each collegiate team. employment searches after graduation. Any school University) | Emily Applegate & Zia Safko 2010 Terry Carbonell, Ellen Herr & Laura Bulluck & Stephanie Wrenn | Mattie When the Air Race Classic achieved 501(c)(3) status, with an established aviation program is eligible to send | Megan Grupp & Jessica Dyer (Liberty Ying Gao | Joyce Wilson & Laura Berry | McKenna & Ashley Tucker (Auburn University) | Gayle Schutte & Tanya Gatlin Linda Street-Ely & Elizabeth Kummer with the goal of supporting aviation education for a team of female pilots. University) | Alicia Sikes & Nancy Rohr. women of all ages, taking the next step to encourage the The Air Race Classic traces its lineage back to | Terry Carbonell & Ellen Herr | Camelia | Lauren Steele & Allison Springer participation of collegiate teams was easy. We established 1929, the year of the first Women’s Air Derby. As we 2017 Dee Bond & McKenzie Krutsinger Smith & Julia Matthews | Susan Larson & (Purdue University) | Jo Alcorn & | Rachel Hutzell and Becca Dooling Amy Ecclesine | Kristin Garcia & Marlene Michelle Bostick | Barbara Harris-Para & the Air Race Classic Collegiate Challenge Trophy to be celebrate the 90th anniversary of women’s air racing, (ERAU-Prescott) | Minnetta Gardinier & Wessel (ERAU-Prescott). Laurie Zaleski | Dottie Anderson & Jean presented annually to the top-finishing collegiate team. we applaud the college students who benefit from the Jeneanne Visser | Caroline Baldwin & Sloan | Kay Brown & Jessica Campbell 2013 Marjorie Thayer & Helen Beulen | This trophy is awarded to the highest scoring collegiate Air Race Classic experience and who will carry on this Lydia Baldwin | Jenn Lowe & Hannah (Indiana State University) | Erin Jackson Michelle Bassanesi & Gretchen Jahn | team. The trophy features a soaring bird reflecting the glorious tradition. Burright (ERAU-Prescott) | Lorraine & Christine Zoerlein (Southern Illinois Valdeta Mehanja & Danielle Erlichman Denby & Amy Myzie | Lara Gaerte & University) | Kristen McTee & Kim Turrell (ERAU-Daytona) | Jessica Lowery & JoAnn Alcorn | Emma Kishel, Dana Atkins (Embry-Riddle Aero University-Prescott) Andrea Ziervogel (Louisiana Tech. & Jenna Annable (University of North University) | Terry Carbonell & Ellen 2009 Kelly Burris & Erin Recke | Jessica Collegiate Challenge Trophy 2018 Dakota) | Brittany Danko, Katelyn Griffin Herr; Tonya Hodson & Jennifer McLean Campbell & Victoria Dunbar (Indiana & Jami Higdon (Indiana State University) & Karen Morrison (Kansas State State University) | Sandy St. John & 1st Place Lauren Quandt, Shelby Satkowiak and Kelly Erdman (Western Michigan University) | Shelby Satkowiak, Lauren Quandt University) | Frances Irwin, Pam Rudolph Linda Pecotte; Joyce Wells & Thelma & Maria Walston (Western Michigan & Shannon Hicks-Hankins | Helen Cull | Louise Scudieri & Nicole Boettger 2nd Place Aly Bond, Josie Cotugno and Yasmine Abu Arab (The Ohio State University) University) Helping & Sarah Morris | Jessica Dyer | Jenna Albrecht & Kimberly Turrell 3rd Place Mattie McKenna and Ashley Tucker (Auburn University) 2016 Emmy Dillon & Abbie Pasmore & Charity Holland (Liberty University) (Embry-Riddle University-Prescott) | (ERAU-Daytona) | Lydia Kost, Kayleigh | Gene Nora Jessen, Patty Mitchell & Jessica Miller, Athina Holmes & Rivka 4th Place Madeleine Mena Zapata and Michele Rivest (Ecole nationale d’aerotechnique-Quebec) Bordner & MiJin Kim (Indiana State Brenda Carter. Irene Lev | Dee Bond & Gretchen Jahn | University) | 92Romeo Petralanda Dottie Anderson & Jean Sloan | Marisha Ten Years of Collegiate Winners & Virginie Rollin | Dana Atkins, Tina 2012 Dianna Stanger & Victoria Holt Falk & Hannah Northern (Embry-Riddle Druskins & Emma Kishel (University | Danielle Erlichman & Marisha Falk University-Daytona Beach) of North Dakota) | Terry Carbonell & (Embry-Riddle Aero University) | 2018 Lauren Quandt, Shelby Satkowiak and Kelly Erdman (Western Michigan University) Ellen Herr |Lauren Thompson, Jessica Terry Carbonell & Ellen Herr | Arlene Look back on all 40+years of Air Race Karlsson & Lauren Brown; Caroline Wohlgemuth & Julia Matthews | 2017 Rachel Hutzell and Becca Dooling (ERAU-Prescott) Classic Top Ten Winners (1977-2018) Baldwin, Lydia Baldwin & Cara Baldwin Malinda Caywood & Susan Beall | reports.airraceclassic.org 2016 Emmy Dillon and Abbie Pasmore (ERAU-Daytona) | Corbi Bulluck & Ramona Banks | Alicia Elizabeth Frankowski & Carol Brackleym Sikes & Heather Hill; Katie Wagner | | Joyce Wilson & Janet Yoder | Nicole 2015 Jessica Reed and Stephanie Armstrong (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale) Analise Nelson & Alicia Isacson (Liberty Lordemann & Tonya Hodson (Kansas University). State University) | Marlene Wessel & 2014 Nancy Snyder and Valdeta Mehanja (ERAU-Daytona) Kristine Anthony (Embry-Riddle Aero 2015 Stephanie Armstrong & Jessica University) | Emily Applegate & Zia Safko 2013 Valdeta Mehanja and Danielle Erlichman (ERAU-Daytona) Reed (Southern Illinois University- (Metropolitan State College of Denver) 2012 Danielle Erlichman and Marisha Falk (ERAU-Daytona) Carbondale) | Jennifer Pinkowski, Carly Namihira & Christina Druskins (University 2011 Leah Hetzel & Sarah Morris 2011 Leah Hetzel and Sarah Morris (Jacksonville University) of North Dakota) | Malinda Caywood & (Jacksonville University) | Alice Robin Hadfield | Claire Schindler & Erica McCormack & Justyna Kincaid 2010 Lauren Steele and Allison Springer (Purdue University) Diels (ERAU-Prescott) | Pam Rudolph & (University of Illinois) | Joyce Wilson Tookie Hensley | Sarah Wendt & Abigail & Rebecca Hempel | Camelia Smith & 2009 Victoria Dunbar and Jessica Campbell (Indiana State University) Pasmore (ERAU-Daytona) | Mary Wunder Julia Matthews | Melanie Murdock & 74 75 42nd Annual ARC Winners – 2018 41st Annual ARC Winners – 2017

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Mariah Ferber & Paige Kessler Dee Bond & McKenzie Krutsinger Dee Bond & McKenzie Krutsinger Lorraine Denby & Amy Myzie 2 7 2 7

Aly Bond, Josie Cotugno & Yasmine Abu Arab Debby Rihn-Harvey & Chris Dale Rachel Hutzell & Becca Dooling Jo Anne Alcorn & Lara Gaerte The Ohio State University Embry-Riddle Univ.-Prescott 3 8 3 8

Emma Kishell, Dana Atkins, & Jenna Annable Candie Oldham & Susan Westervelt Corbi Bulluck & Stephanie Wrenn Jeneanne Visser & Minnetta Gardinier Univ. of North Dakota 4 9 4 9

Debi Dreyfuss & Morgan Mitchell Mattie McKenna and Ashley Tucker Caroline Baldwin & Lydia Baldwin Brittany Danko, Katelyn Griffin, & Jami Higdon Auburn University Indiana State University 5 10 5 10

Lauren Quandt, Shelby Satkowiak Alicia Sikes and Nancy Rohr Jenn Lowe & Hannah Burright Shelby Satkowiak, Lauren Quandt, & Maria Walston & Kelly Erdman | Western Michigan Univ Embry-Riddle Univ.-Prescott Western Michigan University 76 77 Celebrating ARC Heroes & History Iowa City, IA to Mobile, AL

Margaret Ringenberg Ruby Sheldon A self-employed flight Initially Ruby was a instructor since 1945 and a photographer. However, WASP, Margaret accumu- later as a waitress she lated 40,000+ flight hours in was dared by her buddies her lifetime. Author of sev- to learn to fly and this she eral books, she was also did enthusiastically as she featured in Tom Brokaw’s achieved all the ratings. All-Time ARC Most Racesbook, “The Greatest Gen- Her helicopter instrument The ARC 2018 eration.” She was honored instructor certificate was as a NAA Elder Statesman the first issued by the FAA! of Aviation, was featured Collecting environmental in magazine articles and Air Race Classic 2011 data forARC the US35th Geological Anniversary raced in a World Air Race Survey from the Panama Canal to the Arctic in a he- 1994. A highlight she shared was a speech she gave to Air Race Classic,licopter, Inc� she lived for several months on an ice island 1000 cadets at the Air Force Academy who gave her a near the North Pole. standing ovation� Board of Directors Air Race Classic 2011 ARC 35th Anniversary Air Race Classic 2011 ARC 35th Anniversary Janet Yoder Pauline Glasson Joyce Wells Dottie Anderson If you are an aviation Joyce Wells Dottie Anderson Pauline was the glue “Come on, Joyce. Let’s Flying has been a large enthusiast, why not own “Come on, Joyce. Let’s Flying has been a large Air Race Classic 2011 ARC 35th Anniversary Celebrating ARC Heroes & History learn to fly!” urgedIowa City, IA to Mobile, AL part of Dottie’s entire life� that held ARC together learn to fly!” urged part of Dottie’s entire life� your personal airstrip? Joyce’s husband. And She holds just about all thefor many years� As an Joyce’s husband. And She holds just about all the Yoder Airpark (SN61) Margaret Ringenberg so they did asRuby they Sheldon certificatesAir Race and ratings Classic, andoriginal Inc� board member, so they did as they certificates and ratings and Initially Ruby was a in Kansas is the home A self-employed flight shared many hours of has assembledBoard 41,000+ of Directors she singlehandedly shared many hours of has assembled 41,000+ field for Janet and hus- instructor since 1945 and a flying time photographer. together. A However, hours of flying time. An ac‘did’- headquarters, as- flying time together. A hours of flying time. An ac- band Donald� Addicted to WASP, Margaret accumu- former school later nurse, as a waitress she tive flight instructor since sembled the program, former school nurse, tive flight instructor since airplanes, they lovingly lated 40,000+ flight hours in Joyce is past was President dared by her buddies 1948, she has served on called her FAA friends Joyce is past President 1948, she has served on hold titles to a Stearman, her lifetime. Author of sev- of The Ninety-Nines to learn to fly and this she the ARC board to help withand gave them man- of The Ninety-Nines the ARC board to help with eral books, she was also Inc., the International did enthusiastically as she route selection� As an FAA a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, a Inc., the International route selection� As an FAA dates, and person- featured in Tom Brokaw’s Organization achieved of Women all the ratings. Flight Examiner, she keeps Taylorcraft, and a Bonan- Organization of Women Flight Examiner, she keeps ally visited every stop book, “The Greatest Gen- Pilots. She Her has helicopter raced in instrument busy with flight checks, za! Janet is a Registered Pilots. She has raced in busy with flight checks, before each race. She eration.” She was honoredthe Powder Puff Derby and just about all instructor ARCs, with certificate was MarolynBFRs, Wilson and flight instruction.Keri Wright Trish Minard NurseTerry Anesthetist, Carbonell office the Powder Puff Derby and just about all ARCs, with BFRs, and flight instruction. and Esther set up the as a NAA Elder Statesmanmany top ten finishes. Community minded, the firstJoyce issued has by“It’s the hard FAA! to give up afterPresident 60+ years!” Until recently, sheVice President managerTreasurer for husband’s podiatry practice,Secretary and Presi- many top ten finishes. Community minded, Joyce hasDottie “It’s hard Anderson to give up after 60+ years!” Until recently,Joyce she Wells Margaret Ringenbergrace routes annually.Jean An instructor Sloan with 40,000 hours Janet Joder of Aviation, was featuredbeen a regular blood donor, election worker, Collecting plays inenvironmental a also operated amateur radio—W8OVV� dent of Rent-It-All corporation. Why did she fly ARC? been a regular blood donor, election worker, plays in a also operated amateur radio—W8OVV�in magazine articles and and all the certificates and ratings, she frequently handbell choir and sings in her church choir. data for the US Geological To do her Christmas shopping! handbell choir and sings in her church choir. 31 raced in a World Air Race 31 30 took along a student as copilot27 just for the experi- 27 Survey from the Panama Jean Canal Sloan to the Arctic in a he- Jean Sloan 1994. A highlight she shared was a speech she gave to licopter, she lived forJean several never monthsdreamed on an ice island ence. Pauline is the original Mama Bird for all ARC Jean never dreamed 1000 cadets at the Air Force Academy who gave her a near the North Pole.that at age 40 she racers� that at age 40 she standing ovation� Marolyn Wilson Keri Wright Trish Minard Terry Carbonell would become a pilot� Marolyn Wilson Elaine Roehrig would become a pilot� President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Urged by her husband At the age of 10, Marolyn She was smitten with her Urged by her husband Janet Yoder Pauline Glasson who was a new pilot first flight in 1943 and who was a new pilot If you are an aviation started flying off a grass Pauline was the glue and owner of a ‘right off decided she had to be- and owner of a ‘right off enthusiast, why not own strip with her dad, who that held ARC together the assembly line’ 140 the assembly line’ 140 your personal airstrip? ran a flying service in NY. come a flight instructor. At for many years� As an Cherokee, she had no Cherokee, she had no Yoder Airpark (SN61) Later taught by Elaine the close of WWII, Elaine original board member, choice but to learn to fly. choice but to learn to fly. in Kansas is the home Roehrig, Marolyn eventu- taught returning veterans she singlehandedly Taught by Dottie Ander- Taught by Dottie Ander- field for Janet and hus- ally teamed up with her who were required further ‘did’ headquarters, as- son, Jean partnered with son, Jean partnered with band Donald� AddictedThe to Air Race Classic testing to qualify as flight The Air Racesembled Classic the program, Dottie to fly as many instructor to fly ARCs all Dottie to fly as many airplanes, they lovingly called her FAA friends ARCs as humanly pos- across North America. instructors under the “GI ARCs as humanly pos- hold titles to a Stearman, and gave them mansible!- She and her husband operated a family owned salutes our veteran Marolyn operates a family Bill”. Lots of flying occurred sible! She and her husband operated a family owned salutes our veteran a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, a dates, and person-trucking business, raised four sons and eight grand- bakery and deli business and 1000 hours a year was trucking business, raised four sons and eight grand- Taylorcraft, and a Bonan- ally visited everychildren. stop NASCAR races and Harley Davidson mo- racers of 25+ years! and somehow finds time easily attainable. She re- children. NASCAR races and Harley Davidson mo- racers of 25+ years! za! Janet is a Registered before each race.torcycles She are other interests. Jean and husband Virgil to be active in community affairs. She has received ceived many honors: Gold Seal Instructor, Silver Wings torcycles are other interests. Jean and husband Virgil Nurse Anesthetist, office and Esther set uptook the a 2800 mile trip through the West on a Harley for numerous awards from the American Red Cross, Girl Award, Blanche Noyes Flight Award, Forest of Friend- took a 2800 mile trip through the West on a Harley for manager for husband’s podiatry practice, and Presi- Jo Alcorn Dottie Anderson Gretchen Jahn Maureen Kenney Paulinerace routes annually. Glasson An instructor with 40,000theirEsther hours vacation! Safford Lorrie Blech Scouts, Esther YWCA,Tookie Lowry and the Safford Salvation Hensley Army, and toured ship,Gretchen FAA Wright BrothersJahn Master Pilot. Co-builder of their vacation! Esther Lowry Safford dent of Rent-It-All corporation. Lorrie BlechWhy did she fly ARC? and all the certificates and ratings, she frequently with theAs USO a little in girl, European Esther Theatre. three homebuilts! Lorrie Blech As a little girl, Esther To do her ChristmasJokingly, shopping! Lorrie states that Jokingly, Lorrie states that took along a student as copilot just for the experi- would watch in awe when- 25 would watch in awe (Wright when- Lowry)she flew ARC to get rid of 24 24 24 she flew ARC to get rid of ence. Pauline is the original Mama Bird for all ARC ever a plane flew over ever a plane flew over excess dollars! But she excess dollars! But she racers� Jo Alcorn Dottieher Anderson home in Florida. Two Gretchen Jahn Maureen Kenney her home in Florida. Two affectionately enjoys being 35 affectionately enjoys being Marolyn Wilson 25 Elaine Roehrig decades later she took an decades later she took an with friends and relishes with friends and relishes At the age of 10, Marolyn She was smitten with her airplane ride, then soloed airplane ride, then soloed the flying challenge. With Celebrating ARC Heroes & Historythe flying challenge. With started flyingIowa City,off a IAgrass to Mobile, AL first flight in 1943 and in a J3 Cub, and has been in a J3 Cub, and has been 14,000+ hours posted in 14,000+ hours posted in strip with her dad, who decided she had to be- in love with flying ever in love Ruby with flying Sheldon ever her flight logbook, Lorrie Margarether flight logbook,Ringenberg Lorrie ran a flying service in NY. come a flight instructor. At since. Esther is one of the since. Initially Esther Ruby is one was of athe has all the certifications A self-employedhas all the certifications flight Later taught by Elaine the close of WWII, Elaine original directors of ARC original directors of ARC and ratings. She served instructorand ratings. since She 1945 served and a photographer. However, taught returning veterans and secured the Starts Roehrig,and secured Marolyn the eventu Starts - as a flight instructor for WASP,as a Margaretflight instructor accumu- for later as a waitress she who were required further and Terminuses for many allyand teamed Terminuses up with for her many Justice Aviation and cur- latedJustice 40,000+ Aviation flight and hours cur- in was dared by her buddies testing to qualify as flight races. She served on the instructorraces. She to fly served ARCs on all the rently teaches for Santa rently teaches for Santa President’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Aviation her lifetime. Author of sev- President’s Citizen’s Advisoryacross Committeeto Northlearn America.to on flyMonica Aviation and thisAviation she where she is known asinstructors ‘The Bonanza under the “GI Monica Aviation where she is known as ‘The Bonanza under both Presidents Nixon and Carter. Esther was a eral books, she was also under both Presidents NixonMarolyn and did Carter. operates enthusiastically Esther Lady”!a family was She aas has she inspired many newbie pilotsBill”. Lotsand hasof flying occurred Lady”! She has inspired many newbie pilots and has career business woman in the hospitality industry. featured in Tom Brokaw’s career business woman inbakery the achievedhospitality and deli all industry.business supportedthe ratings. ARC with her knowledge andand talent. 1000 hours a year was supported ARC with herbook, knowledge “The andGreatest talent. Gen- and somehowHer helicopter finds timeinstrument easily attainable. She re- eration.” She was honored to be active in community affairs. instructor She has receivedcertificate ceivedwas many honors: Gold Seal Instructor, Silver Wings Carolyn Van Newkirk Denise Waters Lara Zook Gaerte 34 Award, Blanche Noyes Flight Award, Forest of Friend- 34 as a NAA Elder Statesman numerous awards from the American the first Red issued Cross, Girlby the FAA! ship, FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot. Co-builder of of Aviation, was featured Scouts, YWCA, and the Salvation Collecting Army, and environmental toured with the USO in European Theatre. three homebuilts! in magazine articles and data for the US Geological Carolyn Van Newkirk Denise Waters Lara Zook Gaerte raced in a World Air Race Survey from the Panama Canal to the Arctic in a he- 1994. A highlight she shared was a speech she gave to Ruby Sheldon Marge Thayer Carolyn Van Newkirk Elaine Roehrig Marolyn Wilson licopter, she lived for several months on an ice island 35 6 1000 cadets at the Air Force Academy who gave her a near the North Pole. standing ovation� 22 22 21 21 21 6 Janet Yoder Pauline Glasson If you are an aviation Pauline was the glue enthusiast, why not own that held ARC together your personal airstrip? for many years� As an Yoder Airpark (SN61) original board member, in Kansas is the home she singlehandedly field for Janet and hus- ‘did’ headquarters, as- band Donald� Addicted to sembled the program, airplanes, they lovingly called her FAA friends hold titles to a Stearman, and gave them man- a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, a dates, and person- Taylorcraft, and a Bonan- ally visited every stop The ARC Medallion za! Janet is a Registered before each race. She Nurse Anesthetist, office and Esther set up the manager for husband’s podiatry practice, and Presi- race routes annually. An instructor with 40,000 hours dent of Rent-It-All corporation. Why did she fly ARC? and all the certificates and ratings, she frequently To do her Christmas shopping! took along a student as copilot just for the experi- ence. Pauline is the original Mama Bird for all ARC Owning an ARC medallion is a privilege reserved for any racer who racers� Marolyn Wilson Elaine Roehrig has flown at least one leg of any Air Race Classic. The medallion At the age of 10, Marolyn She was smitten with her started flying off a grass first flight in 1943 and comes in gold or silver vermeil. It can be worn on a chain or as a pin. strip with her dad, who decided she had to be- ran a flying service in NY. come a flight instructor. At Esther Lowry Safford designed it for the first Air Race Classic in 1977. Later taught by Elaine the close of WWII, Elaine Roehrig, Marolyn eventu- taught returning veterans A white stone can be inserted on one of the “flowers” that surrounds ally teamed up with her who were required further instructor to fly ARCs all testing to qualify as flight the design for each Air Race Classic flown. Blue stones are reserved across North America. instructors under the “GI Marolyn operates a family Bill”. Lots of flying occurred for ARC Board members and a medallion that is surrounded by rubies bakery and deli business and 1000 hours a year was and somehow finds time easily attainable. She re- denotes someone who has served as President of the Air Race Classic. to be active in community affairs. She has received ceived many honors: Gold Seal Instructor, Silver Wings numerous awards from the American Red Cross, Girl Award, Blanche Noyes Flight Award, Forest of Friend- Scouts, YWCA, and the Salvation Army, and toured ship, FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot. Co-builder of with the USO in European Theatre. Medallionsthree homebuilts! will be on sale during Terminus events. Order today at [email protected] for pick up at the Terminus.

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Grand Forks, ND (KGFK) Start

Watertown, SD Sheridan, WY (KSHR) Pierre, SD (KPIR)

Sterling, CO (KSTK) Columbus, NE Terre Haute, IN (KHUF) Terminus Goodland, KS Batavia, OH Mount Vernon, IL Dodge City, KS (KDDC) (KMVN) Gallup, NM Ada, OK Tucumcari, NM(KADH) Tullahoma, TN (KTHA) Pine Bluff, AR (KPBF)

23-26 June 2020

2020 Leg Lengths

1 Grand Forks, ND (GFK) Pierre, SD (PIR) 250 nm 288 sm 2 Pierre, SD (PIR) Sheridan, WY (SHR) 288 nm 331 sm 3 Sheridan, WY (SHR) Sterling, CO (STK) 298 nm 343 sm 4 Sterling, CO (STK) Dodge City, KS (DDC) 230 nm 265 sm 5 Dodge City, KS (DDC) Ada, OK (ADH) 239 nm 275 sm 3-4 months 6 Ada, OK (ADH) Pine Bluff, AR (PBF) 238 nm 274 sm 7 Pine Bluff, AR (PBF) Mount Vernon, IL (MVN) 290 nm 334 sm 8 Mount Vernon, IL (MVN) Tullahoma, TN (THA) 217 nm 249 sm 9 Tullahoma, TN (THA) Terre Haute, IN (HUF) 249 nm 287 sm 2,299 nm 2,645 sm

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The Air Race Classic is an all-women, transcontinental airplane race that traces its roots to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, aka the Powder Puff Derby. This is the 43rd annual ARC. The 2019 race will be extra special...it is an international event, starting in the U.S. and ending in Canada, and it marks the 90th anniversary of that historic first all-women’s airplane race.

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