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By Grace Harris I was away prior to deadline for our last News Letter and we missed sending you any­ HBneuisaward thing relating to the Museum but fortunately Doris R. had another well written article. However, here are the totals from our Christmas Card sales: Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) from all over the country will be converging on Total Sales ...... $1,087.85 Sweetwater, Texas, June 23, 24 and 25 for a once-in-a-lifetime memorial reunion. Cost of Sales ...... 533.97 The Air Force, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will salute its erstwhile female Net Profit $ 533.97* pilots who served with it when it was part of the Army, with parades, bands, the Singing Sergeants, airplanes, and notables. Plus contributions (odd amounts) indirectly Among them, Colonel Bruce Arnold, (son of the late Commanding General Hap Arnold - due to and accompanying purchase of top boss of the WASPs) will be on hand to receive a returning salute by the WASPs. Christmas Cards $ 178.00* The World War II female pilots are being honored by the State of Texas with a six-foot Total results from granite monument to be dedicated on the town square at Sweetwater, with the history of the Card Sales $ 731.88 WASPs carved on its stony sides. Jacqueline Cochran herself will do the unveiling. A historical marker will be erected by the highway running past old Avenger Field, where The new format of the News Letter is the WASPs learned to fly military aircraft during the last World War. greatest! Big attractions at the reunion will be two famous personalities, both longtime pilots with a vital interest in the aviation world - Bob Cummings and Senator Barry Goldwater. Cummings Headquarters will not process any more will Emcee the banquet at which Goldwater will speak on Saturady, the biggest day of the half-year's dues, unless specifically reunion. requested to do so by the sending Sec­ All ex-WASPs (including, of course, the original WAFS) are urged to plan to be at the full tion/Chapter. and fast-paced reunion. Registration forms can be obtained from the Chamber of Com­ Mark all applications for "Advance Mem­ merce, Sweetwater, Texas, 79556. bership" and include a full year's dues. The City of Sweetwater (which represents such a singular and colorful page in Air Force Renewal notices will be mailed the early history) is planning fun as well as honors for the WASPs - in the form of two cocktail parties. part of May, 1972. Return deadline is July 1, The loyal West Texas citizens will be on hand by the thousands to take part in the various 1972. public events (such as an Air Show by North American Rockwell's Bob Hoover). Many financial support contributes to the suc­ residents will open their homes to accommodate the friends they made during WASP cessful Meet. training days, since the new area motels will undoubtedly be filled to overflowing for the THANKS!!! gala weekend. Finally, but equally important, I would like to be sure you are aware of the many words of thanks and appreciation that I Meet; however, the interest in this National have received in behalf of the Ninety Nines' Meet has grown to such proportions that N.I.F.A. News support and interest in NIFA. Your the host schools were faced with problems response to their need has been absolutely WOW!!! LOOK WHO MADE THE HONOR in event scheduling, logistics, expenses great. If you aren’t on the "honor roll" this ROLL and many other problems. To reduce these year, make sure you make it next year by If the National Intercollegiate Flying problems and still encourage the college including this item in your budget plans for Association members could give grades, students interest in aviation, a new concept 1972-73. If you send the check to me, I shall they would pass all the Ninety Nine's with was instigated in the form of Regional be happy to forward it to the NIFA flying colors; nevertheless, some chapters Meets. Ten of these have been held Headquarters. I would like to encourage and sections contributed that extra effort in throughout the country. The first, second each chapter to let me know when you time and/or money to support these in­ and possibly the third place winners of the assist in any capacity at one of the tercollegiate activities since May 1971 until Regional Meets are eligible to participate Regional or National Meets; in this manner, April 1972 and, thereby, deserve a place on in the National Event. a record may be made reflecting the total the NIFA Honor Roll. Congratulations to the In addition to the tremendous time and effort of the Ninety Nines in this most im­ following Sections and Chapters: San Fer­ hard work by the host school and visiting portant service. nando Valley, Greater St. Louis, Eastern teams, it is really a fabulous experience to MORE TO COME New England, Tennessee, Idaho, see how enthusiastically people from all We have an outstanding group of women Oklahoma, Montery Bay, All Ohio, facets of the aviation industry make a con­ in the Ninety Nines, and it is indeed ex­ Shreveport, Dallas, Colorado, Florida Gold- certed effort to contribute to the success of citing to see the "neat" ideas the different coast, Sacramento Valley, Hudson Valley, the Air Meet. This year’s plans include con­ chapters and sections have created to help Kansas, Houston, Southeast Section, ferences and activities for delegates from NIFA. Next issue I hope to share some of Northwest Section, New England Section colleges that are not qualified to par­ these with you. and Ninety-Nines, Inc. ticipate in flying competition. Panel sym­ The total monetary contribution came to posiums have been scheduled as well as over $1350.00. A nice increase over the the Blue Angels, Grover Loening, the movie THE ORIGINAL year before. We have no way of measuring "Dawn Patrol", big name speakers, the enthusiastic help at the Air Meets, but "Display of Lights" by Grimes Mfg. Co., and know this has increased also. A Hearty well all this topped by an honor awards done!!! banquet. "TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS” I am looking forward to attending this Final plans are being made to assure that "Tournament of Champions" and shall be everything will be in readiness for out­ delighted to see those of you who have an AUTO PLATES standing competition to determine which of opportunity to help the Purdue Team. For the Regional qualifiers will be judged the those that don't, I shall share with you, $1.00 + postage to 99's Top Collegiate Flying Team of the Nation. through the 99 News, the interesting events Oklahoma 99's This National Intercollegiate Air Meet is and results so that you will know how the c/o Ruby Knight being held at Purdue University on May 12 teams in your area ranked in the com­ 1615 15th Street and 13. In the past, college students could petition. I am sure it will be rewarding no Woodward, Oklahoma 73801 represent their school by registering for the matter who wins to know how much your races described last month. Navigational systems were changing. Air Traveler magazine pointed out that the Civil Aeronautics Authority was beginning to Backward Glance make real progress in the installation of SW ad nagivational aids. VHF channels had been put in enough radio range stations and control towers across the country to be of practical value but the cost for new and By Virginia Thompson better VHF transmitters for light planes was still a stumbling block. It was reported that the new omni­ directional VHF radio range system would Nineteen forty-nine was a great year—the Twentieth Anniversary of the founding of the be operative by the beginning of 1949 in the Ninety-Nines, an occasion no one wanted to miss. Northwest. Since it provided "airways" in So that husbands could fly with their wives, the Ninety-Nines Transcontinental Friendship all directions from the station, it would Tour replaced the Transcontinental Race. Entrants from the West coast took off from Palm­ provide a more effective radio guidance in dale, California and were joined by other Ninety-Nines at Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tulsa, weather that distorted or drowned out the Oklahoma; and Indianapolis. Indiana for Weschester County Airport near New York City. old long-wave length ranges. The pilots felt About the same time, thirty-five par­ who flew through some very tough weather, that this was great for the airlines but being ticipants entered the Powder Puff Derby, was the first plane to land in the Friendship line-of-sight reception would be of little Cleveland, Ohio, to Weschester County Air­ tour was the recipient of a trophy. A num­ value to the small planes flying low and port. The pilot who arrived nearest to the ber of other awards were made. After these slow. Many private pilot organizations felt ETA which she had established for herself presentations, lovely Marjorie Gray was that the GCA radar ground controlled ap­ was to receive the Arlene Davis Trophy. crowned 99's beauty queen; she is a fixed proach installations would be of more value Besides a very productive business base operator at Teterboro airport. Then we to them than the ILS instrument landing meeting, the girls enjoyed hearing Jen­ danced to the rhythm of Lester Lanin's or­ system that required constant practice and nings Randolph of Capital Airlines, seeing chestra. ft was indeed an enchanted expensive training as well as expensive the latest fashions by Gunther Jaeckel and night." Marjorie Davis, her committees, and equipment to be of any use. attending teas sponsored by the Women's the City of New York made the girls feel Going too were the days when the International Association of Aeronautics like real celebrities from the Welcome by presence of a stall warning indicator was and Nell Brodman, artist, and a cocktail Mayor O'Dwyer to the gala affair just considered an insult to the pilot’s flying party by Jacqueline Cochran at the described. ability. Crosswind landing gear was being Metropolitan Club, its first feminine affair Some of the most important results of the demonstrated throughout the country. CAA according to reports. During their spare Executive Meetings and Convention were: had just announced the future listing of air­ time, they made tours of New York City to (1) The approval for early counting of the ports in "Airman's Guide” where weather see its many interesting attractions, the ballots by the Teller's Committee. information could be obtained and the Queen Elizabeth before she sailed, (2) A vailability of new, approved Mem­ tabulation of Danger Areas in Flight In­ television and radio broadcasts, the bership Transfer Forms. formation Manual. Stratocruiser at LaGuardia Airport, and a (3) Renaming of East M issouri Chapter All of this was a far cry from the early circle tour by boat around Manhatten to Greater St. Louis Chapter. Wright Brothers days of flying On Decem­ Island. This was climaxed by a party for (4) Formation of three new chapters: Ha­ ber 17, 1948 their plane was officially charter members at the home of Fay and waii Chapter sponsored by New York-New presented to the National Air Museum of Linton Wells at Mt. Kisco. Jersey Section; Minnesota Chapter in tbe the Smithsonian Institution. Some of our Then came the highlight which President North Central Section; and Coachella girls heard Dr. Paul Garber, Curator of the Blanche Noyes described so well. "The Valley Chapter in the Southwest Section. Air Museum, tell of his experiences in night of October 7 was one that no one who (5) Legalization of 49-1/2er status. escorting the “Kittyhawk" aircraft on its was present will ever forget--the dinner (6) Realignm ent of some sections be­ homecoming trip fraom Halifax, Nova dance on the starlit roof of the Waldorf- cause of geographical barriers. Scotia, to Washington, D.C., the last leg of Astoria. As I sat at the speaker s table (7) Approval for M em bership Roster to its journey from England where it had been looking around the room, I felt like I was in be issued in booklet form and the Con­ for the last twenty years. fairyland, with the starts twinkling, soft stitution sent to all members in lieu of an Another bit of interesting history dealt music playing, and the 99 members looking issue of the Newsletter. with the rerun of the Chisholm Trail over for all the world like beautiful little prin­ (8) Establishment of a new permanent which cattle had been herded from Texas cesses. The husbands in white tie and committee — Transcontinental Air Race. to the railroad in Kansas. The trip took four black complemented the setting. Casey (9) Price of official Ninety-Nine pin hours instead of four months as it did years Jones acted as toastmaster, and a very raised to $2.00 including tax. ago but the weather was just as un­ splendid one I must say. At the long table It was reported that the Amelia Earhart cooperative. Broneta Davis (Evans) was in sat Betty Gillies, Teddy Kenyon, Melba Trustees had been successful in in charge of the Barbecue stop in El Reno but Gorby Beard, yours truly. Sylvia Nelson. creasing the income for the Scholarship a blizzard forced a two day delay at Dodge Margaret Manser, and Fay Gillis Wells, all Award by investing $3,806.84 of the City, Kansas. Other 99 s who made the Charter members of the 99 s. Also at this $6,459.36 fund in American Telephone and flight included Amy Lee Jamison and Ziggy table were seated Secretary Kay Brick, Telegraph and Virginia Electric and Power Hunter of Texas and Mrs. Eves M. Tune of and Treasurer, Marjorie Fauth. Trophies bonds with the remainder in a savings ac­ Kansas. were presented to Eugenia Heise. winner of count. This resulted in $132.51 instead of Of great interest to our organization was the Powder Puff Derby, to Mrs. Mildred Zim­ $80.06 for the award but still fell short of the the presentation of the personal effects and merman who on September 26 set a new of­ goal of $200 per year. mementos of Amelia Earhart by her mother, ficial international altitude record for light The Membership Committee reported on Mrs. Amy Otis Earhart, to the Smithsonian planes-26.138 feet-in the category for air­ their contest which was entered by fifteen Institution on Ocotber 7, 1949. craft weighting less than II02.3 pounds, and chapters, each paying a $2.00 entry fee. Aviation itself was by now entering a new breaking the national record of 24,311 feet, San Diego Chapter won first place with an phase of sounder development as was the set by Grace Huntington in September 83 per cent increase in membership from industry with fewer operators and fewer 1940. Virginia Sweet was presented the January I. I949 through September 14, 1949; makes of airplanes. The war had demon­ Amelia Earhart award. Mardo Crane Oklahoma Chapter, second with a 66 per strated the latter's utility which had held received an award for her hard work in cent increase; Colorado and Illinois Chap­ great promise for the average man--the far­ blazing the trail for the Friendship tour in ters. a 34 per cent increase. mer. the business man or woman«in the that slick little Trojan; it was sponsored by Now to back track just briefly to pick up pursuit of his livelihood. Even our feathered the City of Douglas, Arizona. Pat Gladney. a few of the other highlights besides the friends benefited from its utility. Elizabeth Some Things You Might Want To Know About Insurance But Were Afraid To Ask . . .

By "Susie" Sewell, Vice President Q-7. What is included in the 99 legal Q-1. What does the present 99 Insurance liability policy? Program offer? A-7. The 99 policy will defend and "pay A-1. Non-ownership aircraft liability in on behalf of the Insured all sums w hich the connection with Chapter-sponsored flying Insured shall become legally obligated to events. The policy provides legal liability pay as damages because of bodily injury coverage for Bodily Injury, including sustained by any person and as damages passengers, and Property Damage with a because of property damage resulting from maximum single limit of liability of an occurrence and arising out of the use of "Susie" Sewell, Vice-President $1,000,000. It also provides coverage to be the aircraft." extended to the Chapters, at their option, Q-8. Is a chapter member or an official of for these evaevents. a flying event covered? with check payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc. Q-2. When is a Chapter required to have A-8. Yes, if acting in o fficial capacity for for premium ($25.00 per official event day) coverage? the event but not as a flying participant. to 99 Insurance Representative, Susie A-2. At any tim e the Chapter sponsors in The “insured" shall include all chapter Sewell, P.O. Box 59906. Oklahom a City, its name an Air Race, Air Tour, Poker Run, members having legal responsibility for Okla. 73159. Penny-a-Pound flight, or “any flying event such event. for which money is solicited from sources Q-9. How is a flying participant covered? outside of the individual chapter or for A-9. Each flying participant must look to Powder Puff Derby which entry fees are required." the liability insurance covering the aircraft Q-3. Then what is meant by coverage to she (he) is flying for coverage, or provide Reporter: Marion Andrews be extended to the Chapters ‘‘at their op­ her own non-owner coverage if there is no Early arrivals at the start will have the op­ tion?" coverage on the aircraft to be used in the portunity to try out the new ATC-5-10 per­ A-3. Optional only in the sense of the event. sonal flight simulators, thanks to the keen chapter purchasing coverage under the 99 Q-10. What are the minimum limits of lia­ interest of Joseph E. Sidoti, President of policy. The Chapter may provide its own bility required for each aircraft? ATC, Inc. He will make available an in­ coverage but the cost is usually much A-10. In accordance with the rules of the strument training workshop utilizing 10 of higher for separate coverage. event but not less than the following: these instruments. The simulators were Q-4. What is meant by the term "non- Bodily Injury (excluding passengers) — highly praised in an article by Leighton ownership?” $100,000. ea. person; $300,000. ea. oc­ Collins published in the March issue of Air A-4. Simply, aircraft not owned by the in­ currence; Passenger Bodily Injury — Facts. Mr. Collins sighted the ATC Trainers sured, i.e., not owned by Ninety-Nines, Inc., $50,000. ea. person (multiplied by cer­ as one of the most important advances in as an organization, or by any Section or tificated passenger seats in aircraft); aviation training for years. Come early, Im­ Chapter which may become an additional Property Damage — $100,000. ea. accident; pound opens July 1st. named insured under the 99 policy for a OR in lieu of the above scheduled limits, Recent contributors to the General Fund specific flying event. the following is acceptable: Single Limit include: Champion Sparkplug, Beech Air­ Q-5. Does the 99 policy cover the liability Bodily Injury, Including Passengers and craft, Lycoming, Teledyne Continental and for the airplanes flying in the event? Property Damage — $500,000. ea. oc­ Pat Kelly Tours. A-5. It covers The Ninety-Nines, Inc., the currence or accident. Judges at the Start will be Helen Kelton Chapter sponsoring the event but does not Q-11. What evidence of coverage is and Margaret Gerhardt, at the Terminus, cover the aircraft owner's liability or the required for each aircraft? Louise Thaden, Louise Smith and Evelyn p ilot’s. A-11. A Certificate of Insurance com­ Hyman. Chief Timer at the Terminus will be 0-6. If each airplane has liability pleted by the aircraft owner's insurance Helen Egan with Janet Green as computer- coverage then why have liability coverage company (or pilot's own non-owner policy timer assisted by Jane (Jacobus) Sultan for The Ninety Nines, Inc. and the Chap­ company) (except poker party) and Jeanne Spielberg. Inspection will be in ters? Q-12. Are there any particular pilot the charge of Lou Freeman at the Start and A-6. It would not be necessary if the qualifications required? Joanne Bertles at the Terminus. organization(s) could be included in the in­ A-12. Rules of the event will state these We are very pleased to announce that dividual aircraft liability policies. However, and the aircraft insurance pilot clause or the Flying Tigers will again carry the it is difficult, costly and sometimes im­ pilot endorsement will name pilots and/or luggage for the contestants. possible to add a chapter as an insured un­ state minimum requirements. It is just too early for the total count of der an individual's aircraft policy, or to ob­ Q-13. Is a renter pilot covered under the first day entries but you might be interested tain a Waiver of Subrogation (release). operator’s policy? to know that there will be teams flying from A-13. Usually, but not always. This is South Africa, Australia, Germany and most important to check. Canada. Clip your clippings and send a Q-14. What evidence does the Chapter copy to AWTAR Headquarters, Teterboro Backward Glance have to show officials that it is covered for Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey 07608. a specific event? Continued from previous page A-14. A Certificate of Insurance issued by the insurance company will be sent to the Chapter describing the event, date(s) of p il o t ’s Sewell of the Oklahoma Chapter reported coverage, and insurance afforded under rnrr that 1,200 pounds of grain had been the policy, prior to the event. r r l k C CATALOG distributed through her airport during Chapters will receive revised certificate "Operation Birdfeed". form which no longer requires Waiver of With that bit of information, we will fly on Send to: SPORTY'S PILOT SHOP Subrogation, for sample form in SOP book. CLERMONT COUNTY AIRPORT into the nineteen fifties next month. Chapter may obtain coverage by following Batavia, Ohio 45103 Source: Ninety-Nine New Letters simple procedure in Chapter SOP book, phone (513) 732-2411 Air Traveler Magazines completing Questionnaire form and mailing Safety Tips Los Angeles Forced Landings Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary The high reliability of aircraft engines make their failure a remote possibility. Many pilots have been lulled into false security, and feel that a good forced landing technique is unnecessary since they w ill never use it anyway. The truth is that power loss can occur, as even experienced pilots have found, when fuel tanks have suddenly and unexpectedly run dry or when engine, ignition, or carburetor components have failed. Now is the time to become proficient in forced landing techniques. When the engine quits it is too late for practice. The following is "food for thought" in helping you develop your forced landing technique. 1. When a forced landing is required, you should immediately establish a minimum rate of des­ cent airspeed. This will allow you to stay airborne as long as possible giving you time to think, plan, and maneuver. You should already know what speed and aircraft configuration will give you a minimum rate of descent. If you don't, use a speed of 1.3 your stall speed. 2. Next, you should select a landing area. When picking an emergency landing area, many things should be considered since you naturally want to pick the best field available. a. Consider wind direction. If your subconscious has been working prior to the emergency, you will already know which way the wind is blowing and the general velocity. Otherwise, you'll need to find these things out immediately as they can affect which direction you go and what kind of an approach you're going to make into the field. Smoke is a good wind indicator. "Waves" on wheat fields and ripples on water can also give a telltale clue. Even clothes on a wash line or a flag on a pole can tell you what you need to know about the wind. On a cold, windy day cows are always facing downwind. Whenever possible you should land into the wind, but there may be occasions when landing crosswind or down­ wind would be desirable. Left to right: Dorothy Pepin, L.A. Chapter b. The landing area must be w ithin range. Below are tw o examples of how this can be de­ Chairman termined. Katherine Cheung 1. Establish minimum rate of descent speed. Then check the vertical velocity indicator for Melba Beard the rate of descent you have established. From this information you can estimate how long you will remain airborne. EXAMPLE: If you are 5000 feet above the ground and JO ANN STEIERT, REPORTER the rate of descent is 500 FPM, you will remain airborne for 10 minutes. After determining how long you will remain airborne, you can estimate how far you On M arch 25, 1972 at the Fox and can travel. EXAMPLE: If you will remain airborne for 10 minutes, if your airspeed is Hounds Restaurant, in Santa Monica 80 mph, and if you are flying into a 20 mph headwind, your ground speed will be 60 California, the Los Angeles Chapter of the mph. Therefore, you can travel 10 miles. If the same conditions exist and you are flying Ninety-Nines celebrated their 40th birthday. downwind to the emergency landing area, your groundspeed will be 100 mph and you Those in attendance that evening saw the could travel 16 miles. very essence of what it meant to be a 2. If your ground speed is above 60 mph and your descent rate is less than 1000 FPM, just Ninety-Nine. roll your aircraft into a 10 degree bank. Then project this angle to the ground. You Naturally there was the birthday cake, should be able to reach any field within the area between you and the point at which and punch. There was also present a group the 10 degree slope meets the ground. of ladies whose interest in aviation mar­ Remember, the above methods are ways of estimating the maximum gliding distance, but ched back thru the years to and before the good operating procedures would dictate picking an emergency landing area well within founding of the Ninety-Nines. the maximum gliding distance. There was CLEMA GRANGER, whose c. Consider the size of the field. Be sure the field is long enough to get the airplane stopped license was signed by Orville Wright, who after touchdown. was Southwest Section Treasurer 1929- d. Consider the approach area to the field. If there are high obstruction at the approach end, 1932, and Governor 1934-35; DOROTHY you will have to land in a longer field than if the approach area is clear. REUTHER, Vice-chairman 1936-37 of Los e. Consider crosswind fields too! As long as the crosswind component of your aircraft is not Angeles chapter, and Treasurer 1938-39; exceeded and the field is better, there is nothing wrong with landing in a crosswind. ESTELLE MANBECK, member of Aviation f. Consider the condition of the landing area. Those considered good would be: Breakfast Club; ELIZABETH HAYWARD, Airports Continued on page 9 Pastures — Normally a farmer w ill drive through the pasture on the smoothest part. Look for worn paths, freshly cut wheat, barley, oats, or alfalfa fields. If the field is dry, these fields are very good for emergency landing areas. Those landing areas considered fair: Fields with high grass, wheat, barley, oats, alfalfa, etc. Those considered poor: High corn, cain, bushes, etc. Freshly plowed fields — If you must land in a plowed field, land parallel to the rows (even if it is crosswind). Highways — Look out for cars, wires, signs, bridges, etc. Terraced fields — Try to avoid landing across the terrace. Wet field. Those considered very poor: Swamps, mountainous (land up slope), wooded, and water. In these areas, land as slow as possible w ithout stalling. g. The other things to consider (providing you have time): Is the field close to a house or road? Is the field long enough for take-off. is the field free of livestock? Cows love to eat fabric and scratch on wings, propellers, and empennages. 3. When in a forced landing situation, remember: First, establish minimum rate of descent air­ speed; second, pick the emergency landing area; third, start flying the type of forced landing pattern you have previously developed. Next month we w ill discuss several of the forced landing patterns along w ith the continuing Left to right: Mae Haizlip, Dorothy Pepin, discussion of forced landings. Ctema Granger Flying Caravan \ Fun Air Tour

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JULY 10th— Plan your departure to arrive at Callaway Gardens by 5 Number of Rooms Type S. p.m. Call Unicom 10 minutes before landing for transportation to Joining Tour at __ Date ETA Holiday Inn. Swim— Golf or stroll through one or more of the beautiful gardens at sunset— a sight worth seeing. Close the day We have booked a block of rooms at Holiday Inn and Sheridan Gate­ meeting old friends and making new ones. way Motels and deposits must be made one month in advance. Each JULY 11th— Depart 8 a.m. for Dayton. Vi Blowers and the Dayton person will be responsible for their own cancellations after June 5th. 99's will welcome you at Green Co. Airport and provide trans­ Meals at Callaway Gardens and Dayton w ill be a group "order from the portation to the Sheridan Gateway Motel. Spend the afternoon menu” type and fuel stops will be the pilots decision. The strip at touring the new $6 million Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Middle Bass Island is the private runway of Lonz Winery and does not AFB. A must for all flyers. Finish the evening enjoying the have fueling facilities, but there is fuel at Put-in-Bay ariport. hospitality of the Dayton 99's and your fellow flyers. Mail your form today — we have a limited number of reservations. JULY 12th— Depart 8 a.m. for Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie. Tour Be sure you get one. the Lonz Winery (saving the sampling, of course, for later when the day’s flying if over) then enjoy a picnic on the Lonz veranda. Registration fee $ 5.00 $------Depart 1 p.m. for Buttonville Airport, the terminus of our “ race" Holiday Inn requires one nights deposit — D $24.00 $______where everyone is the winner in fellowship and fun. When you register you will be mailed one card per person and at S $22.00 $______the next four stops will draw another card, the last one to be drawn Sheridan Gateway Deposit $ 5.00 $ . at the Wine and Cheese Reception in Toronto to determine the "poker" winner. A game of Roulette will be played between TO TAL $ . Callaway Gardens and Dayton and a surprise at the terminus. See if Make checks payable to: Evelyn Lyons you can be the big winner of the tour. Join Southeast in a leisure 6305 Carmen Street fun "race" to Convention. Meet your fellow flyers, enjoy the exciting Metairie, La. 70003 stops and win a fortune in fun and fellowship. COME FLY WITH US

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underneath, because of the hazard of BY PAT MCEWEN matches, flares, well-supplied first aid in-operable nav-aids. Most of the flying It's always such fun and a real challenge kit, and if you didn't make it to a is following the coast line and cer­ to fly outside of the good old USA, es­ Spanish course, a small book entitled, tainly the easiest. pecially to fly south when our weather is “Spoken Spanish for Travelers and 5. CLIMATE AND CLOTHES.C a su al something less than warm and sunny. So Tourists". Medicine is of course im­ mostly (pantsuits are ideal). Don't take let's all climb aboard and take an imaginary portant to take along just in case of too many, take wash and wear and that trip south of the border. How about Brown­ illness. The medicine in the Spanish are NIDON (NO IRON DRY OVER sville, Texas to San Jose, Costa Rica, o.k.? speaking countries is quite different from ours and sometimes impossible to NIGHT). Comfortable shoes for 1. FLIGHT PLANNING. Just like any come by. It’s a good idea to bring walking, bathing suit and shorts (no cross country trip it is best to plan along a bottle of antibiotics for in­ hot pants please, too warm) to wear to ahead. In our case it is essential! The fection. Humatin (the best), Kaopec- the beach. Sunburn is easy in this ONC charts used to plot our course tate or Lomotil are good to have in climate so bring along your favorite should be ordered a month to six case of Montezuma's Revenge lotion and don’t forget the sun glasses weeks ahead of our flight - they will (diarrhea). Many people worry about and hat for shade. The temperature on still be current - and allow at least two the water in these countries but it is the Gulf coast is mild and usually weeks to arrive. Our USA point of quite safe to drink the water at the windy (Vera Cruz). The Pacific side is departure is Brownsville, Texas, a hotels where you eat, as it is usually HOT, coastal towns (Tapachula). The delightful border town. Before depar­ bottled; however, do not drink from the mountainous cities (Guatemala City) ture, a Flight Plan must be filed listing tap. You will be happy to find the food are mild during the days and cool in the city in Mexico where you plan to is very good in hotels and restaurants the evenings. While standing in the make your first landing Here will be and of, course, the fruit is excellent, sun it is nice and warm. your point of entry and you will clear specifically the Pina (pineapple). 6. EXTRA ADDED PLEASURES. Cigaret­ customs. 3. FUEL AND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. tes, cigars, film and liquor are all Filing a flight plan is m andatory in Most all gasoline at the airports in available but you would be money Mexico and Central America. Some of Mexico is I00 octane. I would recom­ ahead if you would pack American the other regulations are: no single mend using I00 octane even if your air­ cigarettes and film in your survival bag. engine IFR and no night flying single craft uses a lower octane in the States. The cigars are quite reasonable (don’t engine; there are some areas in Good oil is available; however, it is get too near) and Mexican and Mexico that you fly only cardinal non-detergent, a mineral oil base. If European liquor is cheap but you are altitudes (the officials will inform you of you use a detergent or ashless diper- only allowed to bring back a quart per this upon filing flight plan); of course, sant oil I would highly recommend you person through U.S. customs. Scotch - even Westerly and Odd Easterly apply carry your brand with you in your air­ bring your own. The local beer in all of the same. Don’t forget to close your craft. Much safer! There is main­ Mexico and Central America is thirst flight plan, because it can be very un­ tenance available at some of the larger quenching and delicious. Of course, all pleasant if you don't. The officials are airports where the FBO's, Beech, the tips on drinks are subject to the usually there to help you remember Cessna or Piper operate; however, it is rule, "24 HOURS FROM THROTTLE TO this responsibility. expensive. I recently had an oil BOTTLE" or Life Membership in the It is well to have a Check List during change in San Jose, Costa Rica and WCTU! the planning stages of your trip, listing the cost was almost double what I pay After take-off from Brownsville, you can all the paper work needed, both per­ at home. stop after a short ten-minute flight and sonal and aircraft, to fly outside of our 4. WEATHER REPORTS, NAVIGATIONAL clear customs at Matamoros, but if you country. You no longer need vac­ AIDS AND COMMUNICATIONS. have the range, I prefer flying to Vera Cruz. cination for smallpox in Mexico, but Teletype weather reports are available The customs people are very ac­ you DO in Central American countries. in Mexico and Central America, but it's comodating there. This leg of the flight will You must have a passport or copy of a good idea to read them yourself. be all coastal flying - watch for birds, your birth certificate (to verify your There have been times that the should the weather be bad inland. During citizenship). You must have a visa and weather specialist reported the ceiling your flight to Vera Cruz you will pass Tam­ the Mexican permit (sometimes and visibility were poor and I couldn't pico, and unless you plan to spend some referred to as a RAMSA card). You go, and when I looked at the report he time on the ground (would you believe a must carry with you all of your aircraft had just misread the number of zeroes. day or two?) I wouldn't recommend a stop papers - registration, all papers So a word to the wise is to double there. On your way by you might check with required by FAA and FCC, and make check and make sure of the report. The the tower and get your weather ahead. On sure your aircraft is insured for out of nav-aids are adequate and have been most flights between Tampico and Vera country. In Mexico you will be given upgraded in the past few years, but Cruz you might experience some low aircraft declaration papers, these state they are mostly under powered, many ceilings and poor visibilities, but the the owner of the aircarft, pilot's name still using gasoline generators for coastline will guide you safely to Vera and names of all passengers. They will power. I recommend for safety sake to Cruz REMEMBER - DO NOT GO ON TOP! be returned to the Mexican officials practice up on your dead-reckoning, It's not too comfortable underneath, but it's upon leaving their country. Many of the because the nav-aids have a tendency SAFE! Of course, if the weather is not to Mexican government employees speak to be on again, off again, and usually your liking, you can always execute the a limited amount of English, so I might the reception is only about 20 - 30 well-known 180 degree turn. As you pass recommend that you REALLY PLAN miles, depending on your altitude, of Tampico there is a PROHIBITIVE AREA - AHEAD and take some Espanol! I feel course. Radio reception is good when it’s over an oil refinery near the coast. You it makes travelling in the Spanish you are close enough to contact the can't miss it because it emits a lot of speaking countries a lot more en­ tower. The tower operators speak smoke. Stay well out over the Tampico joyable for everyone concerned. COM­ enough English to give you the airport coastline to avoid this area. Vera Cruz is a MUNICATION is still the spice of life. advisory and most of the towers use beautiful Gulf Coast city and you should be OLE!!! II8.I, 2, or 3; however, I would recom ­ able to spot the airport right past the sand 2. SURVIVAL GEAR. Better to leave the mend ordering the latest Coast and dunes. If the wind is blowing hard it may be extra clothes bag at home and pack a Geodetic or Jeppesen kit for Mexico more difficult. A picturesque Mexican bag with at least a gallon jug of water, and Central America. There are always coastal city, Vera Cruz is Mexico’s largest jar of peanut butter, crackers and many temptations to fly “on top" but and most historic port. Plan to spend some candy, sturdy walking shoes, blanket, please, for safety sake, stay tim e here. The second leg of our flight takes us AWTAR Air Meets across to Tapachula, Mexico, a colorful lit­ tle town close to the border of Guatemala. Ways and Means After take-off our flight will take us across many small bodies of water and then over llli-Nines Air Derby some dense jungle with mountains on both sides of our course line. The safest way to navigate this leg is to fly to the town of Jesus Caranza. Here you will be able to see the Pan American Highway going south (it’s the only paved road in the area, so it won't be hard to find). Take up a southerly heading and follow the highway to Tehuan­ tepec Pass. If the Pass is open you will have little trouble seeing the Pacific Ocean on the other side, but fly the highway and railroad through the Pass - it's the safest. The Pass can be socked in occasionally Instrument Indicates and if this is the case, execute a 180 and Dollars in Thousands return to Vera Cruz. What a beautiful place to spend some more time on the ground! Once through the Pass you’re on the Pacific side of Mexico and you will make a gradual transition back to coastline flying. Mark well the check points of the southern entry to the Pass, as finding the Pass on The month of May has been declared your return trip is more difficult. Fly the "General Aviation Month" by Governor coast to the bay or inlet wich is the tran­ Richard Ogilvie of Illinois. Kay Hailey (on sition point to fly inland to Tapachula. This the left) Publicity Chairman for the llli- way you avoid the swamps and mountains. Nines Air Derby along with Sherry O'Keefe The highway leading inland is normally llli-Nines Air Derby Chairman are shown visible as a bracket to the airport. Beware looking on as the Governor is signing the of spray planes! proclamation. One of the main activities for Clear customs out of Mexico and file the month of May will be the lll-Nines Air your flight plan to Guatemala City, Derby which is being held at the Quad City Guatemala, a lovely, cosmopolitan city Airport at Moline, Illinois. Estimated $1,000 nestled in the mountains. As you might prize money open to men and women pilots guess, my favorite Central American city. CONTRIBUTIONS TO 1973 PPD and for the first time the proficience race is Gain plenty of altitude leaving Tapachula, Total received $3,090.00 open to any age aircraft. because the terrain rises rapidly entering llovene Potter; Virginia Chapter; High Sky Anyone wanting more information should the pass into Guatemala City. The airport Chapter; Monterey Bay Chapter; Pauline Glas- write to: Jane Schiek, 1341 Parkview Drive, here is quite large and busy (lots of com- son; Dallas Chapter; Colorado Chapter; Span­ Macomb, Illinois 61455. merical flights in and out) so be watchful ish Peaks Chapter; Long Beach Chapter; Ten­ for traffic. BEWARD OF BIRDS. Much of the nessee Chapter; Redwood Empire Chapter; In­ area over this terrain is heavily populated diana Chapter; Nebraska Chapter; Florida Los Angeles Chapter with large birds (eagles and buzzards) and Goldcoast Chapter; Georgia Chapter; Western most particularly the mountain passes. As a Washington Chapter; San Diego Chapter; West Celebrates 40th Anniversary general rule, go around or ove them - Never Manitoba Chapter; Houston Chapter; Orange Continued from page 6 Under (they are divers). Such an interesting County Chapter; North Georgia Chapter; San and scenic country as Guatemala should Antonio Chapter; Golden Triangle Chapter; Governor of Southwest Section 1933-34, be given at least 3 or 4 days on your Eastern New England Chapter; Alaska Chap­ MABVL BULL, Secty/Treas of Los Angeles itinerary. ter; San Joaquin Valley Chapter; Fort Worth chapter 1935-36, ESTHER JOHNSON, first The last and most scenic leg of our Chapter; Mount Diablo Chapter; Dallas Red- Chairman of the Los Angeles chapter. imaginary flight takes us to Costa Rica. bird Chapter; Northern New England in mem­ KATHERINE CHEUNG, the first licensed After filing our flight plan to San Jose, ory of Jeanne Bennett; New England Section; woman pilot in China, MAE (Mary) Costa Rica, we climb out on our route of Maple Leaf Chapter; Suncoast Chapter; HAIZLIP, second commercially licensed flight which takes us over the City of San Shreveport Chapter; Kitty Hawk Chapter; women pilot in USA, 1932 spped record that Salvador into the country of El Salvador. Central Illinois Chapter; Abilene Chapter; stood for seven years, and two ladies, LOU It’s a beautiful flight down the valley with Reno Area Chapter; Los Angeles Chapter; SAWTELLE and HELEN SLOANE that were farms and fields climbing all the way to the Santa Clara Valley Chapter; Bay Cities Chap­ not pilots themselves, but both of whom tops of the mountains. Some farms are ter; Sacramento Valley Chapter; Phoenix were active in organizing national down inside the craters of extinct Chapter; Puget Sound Chapter; Kansas Chap­ airracing; and our featured speaker of the volcanoes. We will see the volcano San ter; Wichita Falls Chapter; Cape Girardeau evening, MELBA BEARD, a charter member Chapter; South Dakota Chapter; Kentucky Miguel shortly after passing San Salvador. of both the Ninety-Nines and the Los Bluegrass Chapter; Wyoming Chapter; Palomar Airstrips are everywhere - you can count a Angeles Chapter, still active with the OX-5 Chapter; Topeka Chapter; Greater St. Louis dozen without even moving your eyes. A Club, flying bi-planes, and the beloved Chapter; Tri State Chapter; Oklahoma Chap­ spectacular sight along the route might be BIRD AIRCRAFT, and a present member of ter; El Cajon Valley Chapter; Bakersfield Cerro Negro erupting as it was in February the Phoenix chapter. Chapter. of 1970. We fly over the country of Each of these ladies shared moments Nicaragua and very close to the city of and the city of San Jose straight ahead. El and memories, and thanks to them the Managua. Looking to the left out our win­ Coco is the international airport which you evening was a potpourri of charm, dow, we can see the two large lakes in this will see at about 11:00 o’clock. Further to nostalgia, humor, adventure and history. country. We will be leaving the coastline af­ the east at about 12:00 is the general Not just history of the chapter, but of the ter passing the lakes and head more inland aviation field, Pavas, a brand new airport Ninety-Nines, air-racing and aviation itself. to the town of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. At not quite finished but waiting for your Ladies, Thank You. As long as there are this point we turn 90 degrees to the left and arrival. Fly in and say, "Buenas Dias - Pat women like you, there will be women in on a clear day can see the awesome valley sent m e." aviation. Charles Rathgeb Convention News Will Speak at From East Canada Chapter Convention Banquet CONVENTION COUNTDOWN . . . THE INSIDE STORY . . . MORE GEN' ON THE MEN . . . WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JULY AND NOW . . . SECOND CONVENTION MAILING The mailing room at the Ontario Government offices looked like a disaster area — but finally everything was done — ALL the information you need to get you in on the ACTION in Toronto, your COMPLETE Convention Package. We in­ cluded a colorful little book "Ontario Flying" While not up-to-date on Airport statistics, it was printed for the private Pilot and General Aviation. REGISTRATIONS coming in already. Many well-known members have indicated that they are planning to be with us — SHEILA SCOTT, BLANCHE NOYES, EDNA GARDNER WHITE, KAY BRICK, to name a few. Arrangements are even being made for one overseas member to get her Float Endorsement, while she is here. “Past records prove 60 per cent Registrations in by advance deadline" We would be happy to make that 99 per cent — Honest!!! Remem­ ber JUNE 1ST — SAVE $$$$ AIRPORT WELCOME — Flight Plan KZ (Buttonville) Your hosts — Toronto Airways — V.I.P. all the way! TIE-DOWNS, TRANSPORTATION TO HOTEI RELAX ... ITS ALL FREE . . . We're hoping for the biggest "FLY-IN" ever to a Ninety-Nine Convention . . . THEY are ready and on Stand-By One . . . PLEASE USE OUR OFFICIAL AIRPORT — BUTTONVILLE . . SPACE IS LIMITED AT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL — there may be a charge for tran­ sportation and certainly, landing fees. LATEST WORD from the Planning Committee is that they are negotiating with the Teams to organize a POLO GAME (one of the "HAPPENINGS" at our informal party, July 13th) . . , Barbequed sides of beef, with all the trimmings . . . The Fashion Show is confirmed — some of the outfits will be given away as lucky draws. Don’t miss our “STEER & STIRRUPS” at FOX-DEN FARM on Thursday! PIPER DOES IT AGAIN! As we type furiously to meet the deadlines — the word comes through that Piper will host again their very special "FLY-AWAY” BREAKFAST in Toronto, Canada, Sunday, July 16th . . . MORE GOODIES are in the pot, we’re still STIRRING!! Charles Rathgeb, speaker for Saturday AVIATION SEMINAR Major Jack Soutendam — (see picture and biog in this issue) — We night banquet at International Convention hope everyone will plan to attend at least one portion of his Thursday program — we in Toronto in 1972. promise it will be time well spent . . . MEN’S PROGRAM looks so interesting, we might join them! Options are — a tour of DeHavilland/Downsview complex — stol demonstration. A Charles Irwin Rathgeg — A character boat cruise — Pioneer Village — Toronto International Airport, — "fly— the 747. Shoot the worthy of an Ernest Hemingway novel! A day at Pine Valley Golf Course. A visit to Ontario Science Centre. OR enjoy lunch with the man who operates in a dimension shared Ninety-Nines at the Hyatt — we’ve got you covered — whatever you decide to do! Contact by very few Canadians. Born at Three KEN ALLEN 15 Brookbanks, Drive, Apt. 807, Don Mills, Ontario, for further info or specific Rivers, Quebec, educated at Upper Canada requests. PRIZES .. . PRIZES .. . PRIZES ... A round trip for two on Air Canada — anywhere College. Married Mr. Rathgeb operates a in the world . .. A $300 Bulova Universal Watch (the only one of its kind in Canada) . . . multi-million dollar International Con­ Luggage . . . Aviation items .. . These are a few of the things being stashed away by the First struction Corporation, is Director of — Canadian Chapter to add to the -festivities. Algoma Steel Corporation Ltd., Brights We hope you can either plan to come EARLY or stay LATE. We are truly looking forward Wines Ltd., Canadair Ltd., I.A.C. Ltd., Liquid to seeing YOU in ’72 . . . Carbonic Canada Ltd., The Royal Bank of Canada, The Olympic Trust of Canada and The Ontario Science Center. He travels Arkansas' Best in Avionics — over 100,000 miles a year and spices his life with adventures that any Hollywood script RADAIR - NARCO - KING - BENDIX - BONZER writer of today or yesterday, would reject on the grounds of implausibility! Arkansas' Best in Autopilots — Charles "Chuck” Rathgeb has — MITCHELL - BENDIX - ARC/CESSNA - PIPER shot elephants in Tanzania ballooned across the Swiss Alps, established many records in competition C e s s n a ^ ^ won an Olympic Gold Medal Bob­ sledding at Innsbruck, Austria U ieqet shot a Bengal tiger in India caught marlin off Australia's Great ■ if I - Barrier Reef founded the Ford Comstock Racing AVIONICS DIVISION 375-9891 Team and participated at Le Mans, Sebring and Mosport backed a Broadway flopclimbed moun­ "Complete Sales Service & Installation of All tains New & Used Electronic Systems’’ tried to join the French Foreign Legion, but was accepted in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Call For Emergencies Call: chased German U-Boats in the Royal Avionics Mgr.: Art Krablin 562-1694 Candian Navy druing the War Electronics Spec.: Rick Billings 562-3605 owned and still races thoroughbred hor­ Al Wright. ses gout!! Ballooning is his favorite sport. He owns his own hydrogen balloon, which is stored in Toronto. He tries to fly it at least ten to fifteen times a year. Each flight is a major A Dream Come True . . . undertaking — the launching and preparation for flight takes almost an entire loan Merriam Smith Memorial day. Bob-sledding, he considers to be the most dangerous of all sports. He finds the association with people, exhilirating and says he has never yet met a phony white hunter, a phony balloonist, a phony bob- sledder or a phony racing driver! A raconteur, par excellence, Mr. Rathgeb is going to entertain us after dinner on the evening of July 15th, with an account of his latest adventure — flying a Canadair jet in the Great Air Race from London, England last year — entitled — “A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To Victoria!"

Major Jack Soutendam To Lead Aviation Seminar July 13

A bronze bust of the aviatrix Joan Merriam Smith, the first person to fly solo around the world at the equator, was presented to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space M useum on M arch 30, 1972. At the presentation cerem ony were Lt. Col. George Draper and Mrs. Draper; Mrs. T.G. Evans; Commander Jack Smith, husband of the late aviatrix; Edward D. Muhlfeld, Ziff-Davis Publishing Co.; Fran Johnson; Skeets Coleman, Debby Lake, and Judy Hitchcock, Ziff-Davis Publishing Co.; Michael Collins, Director, National Air and Space Museum; Irene Wirtschafter; Fay Gillis Wells; and Robert B. Parke, Editor and Publisher of Flying Magazine.

Irene N. Wirtschafter as She did. . . .I was going to fly around the Washington D.C. Chapter world just like Amelia Earhart." For many years Joan Merriam Smith had Joan's dream came to a real and happy a dream. “ First to fly an airplane, then, to fly ending. Eight years ago Joan completed the longest solo flight around the world in Major Jack Soutendam, Officer Com­ aviation history, 27,750 miles. It was a flight manding, School of Operational Medicine, she made in honor of Amlia Earhart. Canadian Armed Forces, will present an Nine short months later, Joan and her 99 Aviation Seminar, Thursday, July 13, 1972 co-pilot, Trixie Ann Schubert crashed when at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Toronto. Major a wing of a rented plane collapsed in flight. Soutendam has an impressive military In these intervening years another 99 had career. He joined the R.C.A.F. as an a dream. Fran Johnson sought to honor Aeromedical Training Officer, he was C.O. Joan with a permanent memorial to be dis­ of the Aeromedical Training Unit, Ad­ played in the Smithsonian Institution. With vanced Flying School, GIMLI, Manitoba- the assistance of donations from Flying Deputy C.O., Central Medical Group, 7112th Magazine and from many other friends, a Central Medical Group, USAFE, HQ bronze bust of the famous aviatrix was Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany. Deputy C.O., presented to Joan's husband, Commander Human Accelerator Institute of Aviation Jack Smith, during a ceremony at the Medicine, Toronto, Ontario. C.O. of the Smithsonian on March 30. Commander School of Operational Medicine, DCIEM, Smith, in turn, presented the memorial to Toronto. He teaches space science, the Director of the National Air and Space aviation medicine and air traffic control at Museum, former astronaut, Michael Collins. the University of Toronto, York University Others attending the ceremony were the and Seneca College. He has given papers Musuem's Aircraft Curator, Louis S. Casey; on Altimeter Response During Rapid 99's, Fran Johnson, Fay Gillis Wells, and Descent, Evolved Gases Dysbarism, Noise Irene Wirtschafter; Mrs. T.G. Evans, and Vibration Measurements in Aircraft and representating the Navy Officers Wives Helicopters. He is a member of the Club; Lt. Col. and Mrs. George Draper, long Aerospace Medical Association, Aerospace Diane Tribble who, with friend Roy Thomp­ time friends of Joan and Jack and Ed Muhl­ Physiology Association, C.O.P.A. Etc., with son, flew a Piper J-3 Cub coast to coast feld, Skeets Coleman, and Bob Parke of thousands of hours logged in high altitude without the aid of radios. Trip took 7 days Flying Magazine, who hosted the luncheon training on jets. He can be found most (a total of 53 flying hours) and required 34 at the National Aviation Club following the weekends at the controls of a Cessna 182. fuel stops. ceremony. Section Reports Coming “Southland Safari,” the Southwest Sec­ serious note: Advising us that general tion Spring Sectional really began at aviation pilots have a responsibility to Events Orange County Airport as arrivals were educate the public, protect their own greeted by a creature mostly resembling a rights, and prove themselves capable. He gorilla. This monstrosity and another with recommended that we all become more in­ blackened face and a ring through the volved and proficient and suggested that May 5, 6, 7 — Make it with Memphis: Spring nose helped control the crowd and the en­ this could best be done through our Section Meeting, Kentucky Dam State tertainers at the Friday night Mexican organizations. He was backed by our apt Park. Fiesta Buffet. As Orange County Chapter MC, Bruce Wayne of “ KFI in the Sky” and May 5-7 — South Central Section Con­ Chairman, Zona Appleby and "entertainer,” our APT Chairman (Southwest Section), vention, Hotel Hilton, Omaha, Nebraska, Maggie Burch, carried on too far with their Margo Smith. Georgiann Rynearson, 913 So. 68th St., parts these creatures helped prod them in Omaha, Nebraska 68106. Chapter and Sectional officers should be the right direction — off the stage. Special May 5-7 — AWNEAR (All Women New elected so as to notify Headquarters by prizes were awarded to such outstanding England Air Race) Entry Kit: $1.00 ob­ July 1, 1972 to be included in the roster. people as: the man who made the most tained from — Registration Chairman passes, the gal with the biggest and Marcia Spakoski, 65 Valley Road, Groton, heaviest purse, and the 49 1/2er who com­ Conn. 06340. Flying plained the most about there being nothing May ? — lllinines Air Derby, Kay Hailey, 4 N special here for 49 1/2ers. (Governor, Claire 655 Robbie Lane, Addison, Illinois 60101. Walters, was awarded a special prize the June 24 — Poker Party, Greater Winnipeg VOR following night for not having fallen asleep Chapter. at the Friday night affair.) July 7-10 — 26th Powder Puff Derby, San Manual $1.25 Apparently everyone enjoyed the Carlos Airport, San Mateo County, Cal. to The most compact, complete pocket “safaris" to various spots including Lion Robert J. Miller Airpark, Ocean County, uide to flying VOR. 55 pages, Country Safari — we think there are a few learly illustrated. Easy to read and N.J. g exceptions, though, those who had to understand. Send check or money July 12-15 — International Convention, order, no stamps or COD’s, to abandon their “stuck-in-the-mud bus” in Regency-Hyatt House. Toronto, Canada. Bendix Avionics Division, Dept. the middle of Lion Country. 390 P.O. Box 9414, August 11-12 — All Women "Palms to Saturday night, John L. Baker, Assistant Fort Lauderdale, Pines Air Race — Sponsored by Long Florida 33310. Administrator for General Aviation, F.A.A., Beach Chapter Ninety-Nines, $1.50: spoke to a full-house attendance on a more Palms to Pines Air Race, 3200 Airport Ave., Suite 16, Santa Monica, Calif. 90405 — Claire Walters, Chairman — (213) 398- 5766. September 22-24 — South Central Sec­ tional, Dallas, Texas. O ctober 14 — Pacific Air Race, Dottie San­ ders, 10027 Prospect Ave., Santee, Calif. October 17-19 — Fifth Flight Instructor Clinic, Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, Calif., Lynne D. Opper, 10865 Pickford Way, Culver City, Calif. 90230.

mi W M it FLY-IN ~F~ MONTANA R A N C H O / Famous for spec- tacular mountain scenery, unsur­ passed trout fish­ ing, excellent food, informal ranch living, special emphasis on families. Baby sitter for "wee tots", "Kiddie Upper left (L to R) . . . VIP’s at Banquet Zona Appleby, Orange County Chap. Chairman wrangler" for young ones, "rumpus Claire Walters, So. West Sect. Governor Margo Smith, "Sectional" Chairman "Susie" Sewell, Intern'l Vice-President, Pat McEwen, Intern’l Exec. Board Mrs. Baker, John L. Baker, guest room” , for teenagers. Glorified speaker and Assistant Administrator for General Aviation, FAA. swimming hole, fine horses, pack "Friendly Safari Greeter" Origin uncertain — bearing a 49 1/2er badge. (Upper middle trips. 4000 ft. private air strip - pic.) Upper right (L to R) head table at Banquet Mary Vial, Vice-Governor, So. West Section, Unicom radio. Write for brochure. Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Bruce Wayne, assisting with door prizes and Mr. Baker. Middle, right (Lto R) John L. Baker taking the podium offered by Bruce Wayne, "KFI in the NINE QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH Sky," Banquet M.C. Lower left: Members of Santa Barbara Chapter accepting prizes for the largest per­ Gallatin Gateway, Montana 59730 centage Chapter attendance. Lower right: Honeymooning at Sectional Chris (formerly Hoffman) and Larry Copeland . . . Married just for Sectional, two days before. Chapter Reports

The April airmarking at Pottstown Angels being featured in the Montgomery Limerick airport was rained out — better Advertiser magazine section, Nancy Middle East luck next week. Beeland was the cover-girl! Margie has

DELEWARE — MARYLAND May 13th will be Penny a Pound at also arranged for Nancy, this month, and PENNSYLVANIA — VIRGINIA Doylestown Airport. Incidentally, Sue Robinson, in May, to be interviewed on WEST VIRGINIA Doylestown will soon have an NDB, which WSFA-TV, Channel 12, Montgomery. And will make approaches much less exciting May 14th has been officially declared Air than the 25 n.m. outbound radial of Solberg Force Day in Alabama, which should focus VOR. Who of us can hit a runway 25 n.m. additional attention on aviation on the EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER from a station? "Not I”, said the Little Red closing day of the International Women’s Louise Sacchi, Reporter Hen! Air Race. Mary Relfe has been appointed to The ferry business being both cyclical The June 17th meeting will be a Fly-in, the Alabama State Board of Aeronautics. and unpredictable, I have been hard to find but we do not know where. It's an ac­ Pardon our back-patting, but that gives us the last two months, but my "sources" cidental secret. two 99s on the Board. Sunny Turner, ap­ report: Between Feb. 1 and April 25, I have pointed last year, is our other member of The March meeting, which was a tour of delivered 9 airplanes — 2 to Nairobi, the Aeronautics Board. Sunny and 49-1/2er the Narco plant arranged by Alice Kenya; 3 to London, England; 1 to Paris, Alton had not returned from flying to the Meisenheimer was a huge success. She France and 3 to Munich, Germany, so I Bahamas on the day of the meeting. Nancy talked the most knowledgable executives have not been attending meetings, or in­ and 49-1/2er Jeff Beeland recently spent a into giving up a Saturday to conduct tours deed, been home more than 24 hours at a flying week-end in Savannah. Juanita and of 6-7 people, so everyone could see every­ time. 49-172er Foy Halstead flew the Derby race thing and ask questions; at the end of the Very interesting news, and calculated to route. Flying fun-and-work has brought new tours, Sales Manager Don Tricebock gave make some 99's envious: one of the three ratings: Hilda Ray? passed her Commercial a talk illustrated with slides, which was so to Munich is a Beech "Duke," and the wife check-ride; Claudia Conn, our Chairman, interesting that the 50 members and guests of the owner is a 99, Margarete Zielberger. now has her Instrument rating, and Mary would not let him stop, and the luncheon at Her husband assures me that she will be Relfe has the highly-respected CFII rating. Philadelphia Aviation Country Club, flying it. They also have a Debonair. Mary reports that FAA man Mr. Burroughs arranged through Connie Wolf, had to be Had a nice telephone conversation with told her that she was the only native-born postponed for an hour. Janet Ferguson when I was in London two woman Alabamian to be issued the CFII in The Lingos took their Navion to Indiana weeks ago. She was standing by for a Alabama; one woman pilot was issued the to visit their son. Gail is also a ski instructor Heron to take to Canada. Also called rating in Alabama, but she is a native at Stowe, Vt., and has taught her 4-year-old Elizabeth Overbury. She completed her Californian. With the new ratings and son to ski. Captain's course (on jets) last winter, but proficiency checks, we currently have thir­ Elaine and Clyde McGarry have just right now the numbers are holding her teen APT members: Claudia Conn, Donna acquired a Debonair with which they are back. However, Yvonne Pope has just been Green, Juanita Halstead, Marilyn Holeman, quite thrilled. promoted to Captain. Who said we in Keren Michaels, Bennie Peters, Miriam Rachel Hopkinson's Bonanza is still a 99, America are more advanced than England? Pullins (aptly, our APT chairman), Hilda because Judy de Marco and her husband P.S. The two girls work for different airlines. Ray, Mary Relfe, Kathleen Vaughn, Pat bought it. Frierson, Camelia Jackson, and Pam Nancy and "Buzz" Diemand took her McDermott. We had a lovely surprise at Bonanza — Victoria — to Dallas and Palm Dannelly airport, as members were Springs; they also airlined to Mexico in the preparing to fly home; our International middle of that trip. President Betty McNabb strolled up. Betty Joan Bertles has been working hard as had been attending a meeting in Atlanta the Training Officer of the Twin Pines CAP, and accommodatingly detoured to Mont­ in addition to her other flight instructing. Southeast gomery to ferry Col. Smith, the Alabama Joan Ribiero has joined the ranks of CAP commander. Believe it or not, Commercial Pilots, and is working on the ALABAMA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA Bonanza Betty was using a Skyhawk; I Flight Instructor Rating. She and Anna MISSISSIPPI — NORTH CAROLINA forgot to ask what was ailing 24 Charlie. Spivey attended the 3-day AOPA Instructor SOUTH CAROLINA — TENNESSEE With the Section meeting in May, we will Refresher clinic at the Sheraton. meet June 4th in Jasper, Hilda Ray hostess, Adelle Parsons was at Winterhaven, Fla. for airmarking the runway, so wear old this winter, and while there got an SES clothes and bring a picnic lunch. rating on a Supercub on floats. ALABAMA CHAPTER CAROLINAS CHAPTER Marianna Blair is working on her Com­ Jaye Hudgins, Reporter Reporter, P S mercial. April 9th meeting, at Montgomery, with 20 Flying in the Carolinas, for the month of Jean White, who has spent the last 6 members and visitors present, was full of March, has been centered on aviation months in a body cast while recovering business, beginning with approval of the education. We attended the Governor's from an automobile accident, managed to committee's nominations for chapter of­ Conference on Aviation Education down in make the Narco meeting, and we were all ficers for next year. The balloting will be by Hot Springs, Arkansas. One of the spark­ very glad to see her again. Her husband, mail. The chapter gave its support to the plugs behind this meeting was our Sec­ Dr. Richard W hite, has been speaking at WASP petition to Congress for official tion’s Treasurer, Virginia Proctor, who also some of the FAA safety meetings. credit for their time in service. Delegates to is the Vice-Chairman of the Aeronautics Libby Duval has been temporarily groun­ the Southeast Section meeting in May were Commission in Arkansas. We saw some ded since they sold their Cherokee — appointed: Miriam Pullins and Jaye other 99s there, and we learned a lot about however, George will be home from Viet­ Hudgins. We now have 460 pounds of DRF what various states are doing, from kinder­ nam in June and things will change for the supplies at Huntsville and 150 pounds of garten through college, in av. ed. better. books at Alexander City ready to be flown Meantime, two of our members, chairman At Morrestown Airport there are two to Mississippi. Margie Pohl, our Evie Hyman and Mercy Nancy Wrenn, young prospective members taking flight coordinating chairman of the Montgomery really are doing it. They're teaching high- instruction, namely Marla Tiffany (16) and flyby for the Angel Derby, reported on her school youngsters the art of learning Karen Stevens (15). activities. Besides the Derby and our through aviation. We've got another meeting in April, the bring her back to Mayport while repairs cluding the three little ones and visitors, we National Congress on Aerospace were being made. After coffee at the Senior painted. The painters were Alyce and Byron Education, in our sister-state, Tennessee. Officers Lounge, the group was taken on a Strong, Esther Wright, Betty McNabb, W e’ll be there! tour of the guided missile cruiser, USS Shirley NeSmith, Lee Reis, Sandy and Tom Our April Chapter meeting is flying into Albany. The Talos Missile Systems demon­ Myerchin, Shirley and Gene Otis, Judy and Charleston and playing with Amalie stration, a tour of the ships officers quar­ Jerry Hall, prospective member Pat Darley Walker. She was Amalie Stone, remember? ters, the bridge and the arrival of a helicop­ and Linda and Ken Winkler, guests of the One of the AE Scholarship winners back a ter made the visit an exciting one. Lun­ O tis’. few years. Her home in Monks Corners is cheon was held at the Officers Club and With almost all aircraft types represen­ the site and we're counting on a good time. our guests were Kitty Wallace and Betty ted, we could choose but you really can’t Outside of that, we're loading up and Lewis, who, with the cooperation of their beat a high-wing Cessna for having a pic­ moving out for our Section Meeting the first husbands, Admiral K.C. Wallace, Cmdr. nic under. We had our picnic under the week-end in May, Memphis Chapter Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 12 and Cmdr. wings of a Skylane and a Cardinal (which hostess, for what’s got to be a sure winner H.M.J. Lewis, Asst. Chief of Staff of also doubled as a sleeper plane, having — and the Air Armada with first meeting at Operations, provided us with this spec­ been converted by it’s owners, the Calloway Gardens, Georgia and ending at tacular program. Strongs). the Convention in Toronto. What you-all “Unbelievable" and "Indescribable” During lunch, we compared notes and doing? were the comments of the members who at­ found “all systems were still go" on former FLORIDA GOLDCOAST CHAPTER tended the launching of Apollo 16 at Cape plans and decided to leave everything as is Eloise Ruby, Reporter Kennedy. The weather was perfect and the for now. A buffet dinner on Monday, March 20, blast-off an unforgettable moment. The Chairman, Alyce, gave all members 1972 at Lenny’s Hideway Restaurant in group spent the night before at Betty several posters to put in airports all over Miami was the prelude for the regular Knight's "pole house" and were treated to Georgia, Alabama, Flordia or wherever monthly meeting of the Florida Goldcoast a fabulous bar-b-cue. The day of the lady-pilots might be found, to invite them to Chapter. launch, ten women and one bathroom contact us about the Ninety-Nines. A prize Guests attending were Lois Eig and created no problem. The group woke up at will be awarded to members distributing Marian Keys. 5 a.m. and were on their way to the launch the most posters to the most airports. In view of the Chapter’s low financial center in less than an hour. A mini-miracle! "North to Alaska," that’s the theme song condition, it was decided to adopt the “SO­ See you all in Gainesville! of the Strongs. They plan to try to make it SO” plan at each meeting wherein 50 cents GEORGIA CHAPTER again this summer. So be on the look-out chances would be sold and the winner Judy Hall, Reporter Alaska Chairman, Ruby Pappas. would get 50 per cent of the pot, and the April: Panama City, May: Kentucky Lake other half going to the treasury. The first and June: lie de Chien, July; Toronto, raffle was won by Joyce Pittman and the Canada. Wow, what a lot of fun flying! treasury was enriched by $4.00. MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER Committee Chairman Reports: Lois Por­ Wanda Garson, Reporter ter, APT Chairman, distributed additional The meeting held in Greenville, Miss, on forms and urged those members who are M arch 18, 1972 stressed safety. Mr. Jack currently APT to please send in the forms McDonald, GADO, Accident Prevention for Chapter records. Specialist showed two films, "Hand Prop­ Katherine Strehle, Flying Activities Chair­ ping" and "Weather to Fly”. Our Chapter man, announced that the next meeting will recommends "Hand Propping" especially. be a "fly-in" to Albert Whited Airport in St. Members attending were Lois Bell, Er­ Petersburg on Saturday, April 15th, at 11:00 nestine Hahan, Peggy McCormick, a.m. Charlotte Rhett with 49-1/2er Parker, Ruby Painting the airport at Matter, Georgia. Miriam Davis, Publicity and DRF Chair­ Williams, and guest Senator Caraway. Georgia Chapter, Ninety-Nines, March 19, man, reported more medical supplies keep NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER 1972. coming in for the International Health Peggy Husby, Reporter Foundation. She reported the publicity We have had a busy time this last month. coverage of Fran Sargent's winning of the On April 8th we had our Rummage sale in FAPA award and of the Grasshopper's 10th Bremen, Ga. You girls who weren't able to birthday meeting. make it sure missed out on a lot of fun. Helen Mennitto, Membership Chairman, Our business meeting was on April 11th informed members of the latest directive at Pauline Mallary’s home. We had as regarding transfers who must make their special guest Mrs. Herb Schaaf. We won’t request directly to Headquarters. When the have a business meeting in May since we records have been adjusted, Headquarters will have the Southeast Section meeting in will notify the member and the two chapter Kentucky. chairmen involved. On April 11th, Carolyn Steele, Vernita New Business: Ruth Fleischer, Chapter George, Mavis Cheek, and Kay Guice Chairman, appointed Peggy Borek and worked for the FAA Flight Instructors Helen Mennitto to draw up a simple Con­ Revalidation Clinic which was held in stitution and By-Laws for the consideration Atlanta. of the Chapter at the next meeting. She Newly reinstated — Jean Voyles and our also announced that the Chapter’s Cer­ newest member Doris Engerrand, during tificate of Registration No. 96 had an ex­ their spring holidays, flew from Atlanta to piration date o f 3/31/71. the Bahamas, including Nassau, FLORIDA SPACEPORT CHAPTER Georgia's Esther Wright receiving Accident Georgetown, and San Salvador. Barbara W. Ellis, Reporter Prevention Counselor Certificate from Herb Kay and Sonny Guice spent a week in Mayport Naval Air Station was the desti­ Schaaf, Atlanta GADO Accident Prevention Florida with a camping group from Bremen, nation for our April meeting. Gere Snyder Specialist and Doug Moore, Atlanta GADO Ga. They spent two of those days seeing and Jo Christman were on hand with two Chief. Disney World and report that they really en­ handsome Navy Officers, Lt. Stella and Lt. joyed the trip. Kay reports that she has McKay, to greet six planes and 18 mem­ What a day to paint an airport! The sun become APT. We have a good many of our bers, when we landed. Beth Landers was was shining brightly on Metter, Georgia girls APT now and if you are one who diverted to Craig Field due to a flat tire but and the weather was pleasant, temperature hasn't become APT let's get with it and Dorothy Ligon made a “round robbin" to and everything else. Eighteen strong, in­ have our chapter 100 per cent by next month. Congratulations to Carolyn Steele held at Cincinnati Lunken Airport. dered and a ceconite cover kit. on receiving her instrument rating. A J-3 Cub for Christmas! Rosalie Bur­ Barbara Jenison and Jean West attended TENNESSEE CHAPTER chett received "Phneumonia Box” from her a meeting in Springfield several weeks ago Ruth W. Thomas, Reporter husband, Bill. in connection with organizing a state-wide . . . And a Brass Band too! Bertha and Rosalie Braclit rented a Cessna 172 aviation association of pilots and fixed Guy Jones promised an unusual meeting while on a Las Vegas vacation, and flew to base operators. Check the Illinois Aviation when the Dayton, Tennessee Airport was Phoenix. Newsletter for more information on this. scheduled as the spot for April! Bertha is a Virginia and Charles Thomas and family Work proceeds on the Schiek mini-plane new member this year and Guy won the spent the Easter Holidays in the Bahamas, by small inches. Jayne is also trying to chapter's Annual Award a couple of years after flying down in their Comanche. finish up the minor repairs needed on the back. Besides the brass band we were met Thelma and Paul Miller flew their new Plane Jayne from the December tornado. by newspaper photogs — watch it, Cessna Centurion to Florida in February. CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER Southeast Section, the Tennessee Chapter Marilyn and Bob Miller, while in Hawaii, Sandy Klock, Reporter is out to win the coveted PR trophy. rented a plane and flew over the active The big news of the month was our 20th Each monthly meeting brings forth one or volcano area of Mauna Ulua. A beautiful anniversary Achievement Awards banquet more new members. In Dayton (yep, that's sight! held at Clayton House, Palwaukee Airport, the town of monkey trial fame) we met Donna and Jim Fulks, while in Florida in Wheeling (site of fall sectional), on March Natalie Terry of Nashville and two prospec- February, took an aerial tour of the State in 18th. Banquet chairman Sherry O'Keefe tives — Charlotte Miller and Carolyn Redd. a rented Cherokee. really outdid herself on the arrangements. The theme of the June meeting will be Old Nancy Mills, and her husband, recently Really outstanding was the giant 20th an­ Timers — not age, just flying. June is the flew their Baron to the U.S. and British niversary cake, which Sherry baked and month for the presentation of the Annual Virgin Islands; St. Maarten for a day, and helper Pam Stowell decorated. Each of us Award for Promotion of General Aviation. returned via the Bahamas. Fantastic was served a piece of cake decorated with To learn the name of the winner, plan to be visibility — both airborne and under water. a blue "20th" on the white icing, and even a at the Hilton Inn next to the Nashville Air­ CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER lighted candle! port, Silver Wings Room, on June 3 at 12 Jayne Schiek, Reporter The awards were again presented by noon. (Those committee members NEVER We had another beautiful day for flying North Central Section Governor, Janice tell ahead of time.) for our April meeting in Sparta, where our Keuchenmeister. I think all the contestants Charter members of the Tennessee chap­ hostess was Clarissa Holcomb, ably deserve recognition for their efforts ter will also be honored at the June assisted by 49-1/2er, Max. We have added throughout the year, so here's everybody! meeting. Jesse Woods, then governor of another new member to our chapter, Ruth (1) Pat Friedman, (2) Charlene Falkenberg, the Southeast Section, wrote in the Ninety- Teel, of Rushville. Plans were discussed to (3) Elsie Wahrer, follow ed by Barbara Nine News, September, 1940, "On the 9th of airmark Canton airport sometime in May White, Jeanine Tellekson, Mary Pan- August another Stroke was added to our and a request has been made to airmark a czyszyn,.Julia Konger, Mary Stroh, Arlene Crew. We now have a Tennessee Chapter. rooftop at Waddel later in the summer. Edgcumbe, Joan Kerwin, Kay Hailey, Sandy .. . Their sincerity and attitude about flying It was reported that Mary Ann Eiff, Wings is reflected in the manner with which the for International Health coordinator, needs men pilots and airport officials proudly ac­ volunteers who are willing to air-life claim these eager girls . . . Here are the medical supplies from various points members: Pearl Fancher Brock, Knoxville; across the U.S. Anyone with time and plane Louise Carson, Maryville; Ruth Bowler, to donate should contact her. See Jan.-Feb. Alcoa; Ruth Thomas, Knoxville; and Millie issue of 99 News for details on this activity. Lee Ownby, Chattanooga. Welcome, Ten­ Libby Kaiser and her family flew the nessee Chapter." Debonair to Andros Island and had a won­ By pulication date the chapter will have derful time “snorkeling and skoobing" over held its first Poker Run — rundown in next Easter vacation. Next on the agenda is a issue. trip in early May for gliding in Switzerland. Rachel Pruitt has a new Cessna T337. Bob and Libby are also planning to start a Irene Flewellen has a new 172. See you in new project for the University of Illinois In­ Toronto! stitute of Aviation. She reports that the films from their last project were a great success and are already in use in the classes. Ruth and Bob Teel made a quick 24 hour trip in the 235 to take in the Air Force Sherry O'Keefe baking some very special Museum at Dayton, Ohio and a tour of In­cakes in honor of Chicago Area’s 20th an­ dianapolis Center on the way back. niversary of Achievement Awards. Kathleen and Jean Wood flew the C-310 to Denver in March. ILLINOIS — INDIANA — IOWA Bobbye and Deane Kesterson had their KENTUCKY — MICHIGAN — MINNESOTA first real forced landing a couple of weeks MISSOURI — OHIO — WISCONSIN ago when the shaft broke on the Luscombe engine. Luckily they were still within range of the Salem airport so made it in o.k. ALL OHIO CHAPTER Jean McLaughlin and her husband are Isla Haas, Reporter taking a "busman's holiday” (Jean’s words) We have a busy girl in our group. Sandra to the west coast with Lila and Dave Flint of Eisenmenger, began flying in April, 1971. Peoria, leaving April 15 for two weeks. Lila She holds her Private and Commercial and is a student pilot and a potential 99 for Jean is now working on her CFI. soloed Lila just last week! Ruby Mensching and Donna Fulks at­ The Bob and Jean West T-Craft project tended a meeting and luncheon honoring got set back a week or so when they Women in Aviation. The girls flew to New discovered an illegal and dangerous patch Mr. Jack Lamping, Terminus Coordinator York in a Lear Jet with Louise Timken as in the front spar of the left wing — thanks for 1972 Powder Puff Derby, interviews (left pilot. to Bruce Miles and his demonstration of to right, sitting) Nita Fineman, Pam Stowell, Edith Killen was w inner of a Genave PWI compression stresses at an E.A.A. meeting Caroline Smith, Elsie Wahrer. (Standing) at CENCOM I open house and radio display in Decatur. So . . . they have a new spar or­ Norma Freier and Jeanine Tellekson. Klock, Norma Freier, Nita Fineman, Bea So far weather has not cooperated with just in that six months period. Also she is Siemon, Virginia Coffeen, Marge Kinney, our plans for an airmarking. However, two very proud to announce that Purdue is Toni Teiber, Sue Michalek, Dorothy White, are scheduled and hopefully they will be using a 707 simulator in the Pro Pilot Louise Kokesh, and Jean Clauss. In the completed by the time this printing reaches Program. new member category, winner was Barbara you. Betty Burroughs' 49-1 Per got his in­ Silagi, followed by Diane Zelnick, Carolyn Loretta Jones and her 49-1 /2er are in structor rating. Collins, and Mary Krautkramer. And the Australia for the "Fly Yourself Safari". Wish Rosemary Merims, student in the special service award went to our chair­ she could have taken each of us with her! Professional Pilot Program — School of man, Nita Fineman Also Betty Simpson is off to London for a Aviation Technology — Purdue University Our special guest speaker for the two week visit. has obtained a week-end job with ATE at banquet was Bob Heuer, super aerobatic Midway Airport in Chicago as an In­ pilot and president of the International strument Flight Instructor. Not only is she Aerobatic Club. Bob talked to us about Greater Kansas City Chapter 99s have designed the gummed stamp to help busy with her own Aviation Education arc aerobatic Hying and competition, and promote interest in the AWTAR as well Flight instructing she is also very busy Stressed 'p d rp for errce/force re f/y/ry — he/p/rp w/th the Rational /nfercollegiate as. women tn aviation. whether it s aerobatics, racing, or a flight Flying Association event which will be at By using these stamps, you too. will be / Purdue in May 1972. well flown." supporting the Powder Puff Derby. Six of our members formed a welcoming Our May meeting will be in Lafayette on Send $1.00 for each sheet desired to party at O'Hare Airport on March 23rd for Sat. May 13 and we will have a reception ALEAH COMBS. 4726 Skyline Drive, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lamping, touring the for the girl pilots that are going to par­ Shawnee Mission. Kansas 66205. country to get publicity for this year's PPD ticipate in the N.I.F.A. event. Proceeds will go Last month we had tour of the In­ terminus at Tom's River, N.J. The group to the AWTAR fund. lhE.T> NlNEb consisted of Nita Fineman, Norma Freier, I A* dianapolis Center as our program at our Caroline Smith, Pam Stowell, Elsie Wahrer, MG**. meeting Jack and Dell Raabe do alot of in­ and Jeanine Tellekson. The Lampings strument flying together and they told me taped interviews with our gals in the that it was a real treat to get to meet the American Airlines Admiral's Lounge for controller that always handles their flight. I later use as publicity for the PPD. 5 ^ think every one of us that took the tour of I Chicago Area racing teams for this year's HUM MW 1 ^ the center feel enlightened to know what Angel Derby are Pat Friedman and Mary happens behind the scenes when we're Krautkramer, Charlene Falkenberg and making those instrument flights. Jeanine Tellekson, and Marion and Pat GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER Ann Black announced that the Civil Air Jayne, our first mother-daughter team! Our local Fly To Lunch Bunch got into Patrol squadrons are going to help us to Sherry O'Keefe. Pam Stowell and Nita the swing of Spring and flew to the Lake of restore some airmarkings and also to paint Fineman flew down to Moline for the latest the Ozarks for a day at the Lodge of The many new ones. llli-Nines Air Derby meeting, and report all Four Seasons. Weather was nice so twelve Minerva Mahoney received the Nicholas the plans are going super-smooth. girls were on hand for the fun. Trophy for this year from the Indianapolis A sad bye to Ann Haller, who's left us for Zonta Club of St. Louis had 100 busts of Aero Club. All-Ohio Chapter. And to lucky Ruth Solley, Amelia Earhart made for sale. We pur­ who has gone south to a new home in chased one to be raffled at one of our Columbia, S.C. meetings. A nice ways and means project. GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER Another idea came from Irene Rawlings to Lois Willy, Acting Reporter auction donated gourmet foods and baked Our April dinner meeting was held at the items at our March meeting. The Auc­ Hilton Inn and Bill Mooney was our guest tioneer was Jean Lennertson. She made speaker. Bill, a former Captain in the Air fun out of increasing our treasury. Force, has piloted the RF-4B at more than Golly Miner told us about her 16 day trip twice the speed of sound. He is now the to South America. Ruth Lake enjoyed her editor of a monthly aviation paper called San Francisco and Las Vegas run. Doris the Suburban Pilot. He presented a film Kuhn her visit to Los Angeles. We hope "The Wind is Right" showing how aviation Edith Olovitch will relate her experiences in is introduced at the 3rd grade level to the Spain at the next meeting. Minerva Mahoney receives Nicholas complete planning and building of an air­ Bonnie Hrabko has us scheduled for an Trophy from last years recipient Lois Ken- craft in a two-year high school aviation APT day on May 13 along with a spot lan­ nard at Indianapolis Aero Club. class. ding and flour bombing contest. If you At this meeting we also welcomed two would care to join us, come to Spirit of St. IOWA CHAPTER new members. Anna Jones and Cornelia Louis Airport. Marcia Grismore, Reporter Harmon. Many of our members are looking for­ Our March meeting was in Omaha, as our There were five aircraft with twelve mem­ ward to the Sectional in Cincinnati. chapter Chairman, Annetta Haack is now a bers and guests at Abilene, Kansas, for our INDIANA CHAPTER resident of that city. Weather prevented the March flyout. After Lunch we toured the Cari Downes, Reporter meeting from being too large. Eisenhower Memorial and Museum. Our Joan Kubesch received her APT pin and On Monday, April 3rd, Susan Oliver, sincere thanks to Helen Simmons of the 3 new members were voted in: Ella Jo movie actress, pilot, and 99, was in Des Kansas Chapter for her gracious Mood. Phyllis Gray, and Mary Schute. Billie Moines on the Easter Seal Campaign tour hospitality. Smith and 49-1/2er spent two days at River that took her to many cities. She took time Our April flyout was a bit different. It was Ranch (which is advertised in the 99 news) out of her busy schedule for an evening of planned for a weekend as a family flyout. and had a wonderful time there. Lots of cocktails and dinner with the Iowa 99's at Arrangements had been made by members things to do and excellent runways (hard the new Holiday Inn downtown. We all en­ Joan Reindl for our group to visit and tour surface). River Ranch is in Florida. joyed her company and had a delightful Fort Leavenworth with brunch in the Of­ Pauline and Bob Genung have been busy time. Mury Witherby and his wife with the ficers Club. Several members of the Ft. checking out in their Cessna 210. Have DSM GADO, Dick Fletcher and his wife of Leavenworth Flying Club greeted us and a plans to fly to Florida over Spring Vacation. Elliott Flying Service, a Bonanza represen­ bus was provided for the tour. Our tour Jill McCormick back teaching in the tative and pilot from Beechcraft in Wichita, guide was a volunteer from the Museum. Professional Pilot Program after being on and a representative of the Easter Seal The 49-1?2ers and children who par­ sick leave for the Fall Semester. She said Campaign also joined the group for the ticipated in this flyout thoroughly enjoyed that she is not only teaching but learning evening. the day. because so much change has occurred April 9th was our next meeting in Waterloo — a nice day but a little windy. passed away, and our Chapter voted to check was check No. 99, made out to the More work done toward the Sioux City fly­ send a $5.00 donation to the Amelia Aerhart Quad City Area Chapter of the 99's, and was 2 feet high by 4 feet long. Barring any by. Museum in her memory. Welcome to Orlean Bohrer, new 99 — our Guests were Clara Gilbert, who joined as unforseen circumstances, everything first 66 to become a 991; to Kathy Mitchell, a 99, Helen Poole, member of Greater St. seems to be in readiness for the Powder new 66; and to Ellie Cornett, new 66. Louis, who has just moved to the Quad City Puff stop in Moline, and our gals are really Congratulations to LuEtta White who Area, and Esther Brown, who has just star­ looking forward to it. became APT (along with her 49-1/2er, Jim) ted taking lessons. and to Marcia Grismore who received her Norma Smith, Ellen Thiel, Mary Ann Eiff, tk CFI-A and is employed as a flight instructor and possibly Carolyn Pobanz are making for Iowa Aviation, Inc., at the Des Moines plans to attend the Spring Sectional in Cin­ Municipal Airport. cinnati in April. Mary Davis and Ellen Thiel Sorry to report — Lois Grange, whom are planning on flying a 180 to Toronto for many of you know, is in the hospital for the International. knee surgery and will be out of circulation Sixty-Six Clara Bealer and husband just for quite some time. returned from two weeks in Florida in their Tri-Pacer. Jeannette Long, 49-1/2er, and ARKANSAS — COLORADO — LOUISIANA children are flying to San Francisco in their KANSAS — NEBRASKA — NEW MEXICO Tri-Pacer. OKLAHOMA — TEXAS Von Alter and 49-1/2er flew to Indiana for Easter. Von was shooting approaches with ¥ her instructor the other day. Mary Davis has been getting quite a bit of instrument dual ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER lately. Jo Ann Walker is getting checked Wanda Cothran, Reporter out in Elliott's new Yankee. Welcome to our newest member, Peggy Sharon Ehrich is keeping busy in­ Langenwalter. Peggy and 49-1 Hex Dan both structing. Helen McGee, who was flying the earned their private rating in December. Powder Puff route backward, stopped in Dan is working on his commercial then Moline and gave Carolyn Pobanz a call. Peggy says it is her turn for another rating. Plans are in progress for a plane wash in Congratulations to Peggy Noltensmeyer August. Mary Ann Eiff reports she will need who has now earned her multi-engine about 600 gallons of paint for Air-Marking. rating. Forgot to ask Peggy who gave her a Mary Ann is Air Marking chairman, and check ride. If it was her 49-1/2 Bud, Peggy some of this paint will go to other chapters. more than earned her rating. Mary Ann also reported on the Mercy Air The Albuquerque 99's are getting in­ Lift of Medical Supplies. Sharon Ehrich was volved in the shipment of medical supplies the first in our chapter to fly a load from to Santa Barbara, California to the Direct Pekin. Illinois to Overland, Kansas, with Relief Foundation, better known as Wings Theo Summer taking the next load two for International Health. Johnnie Hickey is weeks later, weather permitting. Most of chairman. We decided to limit our ship­ the girls in our chapter have signed up for ments to 250 pounds per month until we Lois Grange, Iowa 99, and movie actress future loads. become more familiar with all the Susan Oliver, also a 99, at the Des Moines The Quad City Airmen's Association procedures and find out just how much we Municipal Airport on April 3rd as Miss donated a check for $99.99, to be used as a can handle. Oliver arrived in Des Moines on her Easter Leg Prize from Moline, Illinois to La Trobe, Eleanor Snachez was in the hospital but Seal tour of many cities. Miss Oliver joined Penn, for the Powder Puff Derby. The is well on the road to recovery now. the iowa 99’s and their husbands for dinner and an enjoyable evening while in Des Moines. KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS CHAPTER Skip Gumbert, Reporter Having had more than enough of bad weather this season, we were happy to have the weatherman provide us with clear skies for our March and April meetings. A fly-in to Harrodsburg with lunch at historic Shakertown was on the agenda for March. At this meeting it was voted to ap­ propriate $200 to the CAP, Kentucky Wing, for the purpose of aiding three female cadets to solo encampment. Pat Paulsen, our active liaison with the CAP will keep us informed on the progress of the girls chosen. Blue Grass Field, Lexington, was the scene of the April Meeting. Plans for the Angel Derby stop in Louisville were discussed over Colonel Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken. QUAD CITY AREA CHAPTER Ellen J. Thiel, Reporter Eleven members, two 66's, and three guests joined us for our April meeting at Bala's Restaurant at Moline Airport. Gigi Pictured above is the Quad City Airmen's Roger Smith, past president; Joe Svec, Katz, Vice Chairman, conducted the Association presenting our Chapter with a president; Charlie Alter, vice president; meeting in the absence of Chairman, check to be used as Leg Prize from Moline, Norma Smith, chairman; and Carolyn Norma Smith. Norma's mother-in-law had Illinois to La Trobe, Penn. Left to right are: Pobanz, past vice chairman. Phoenix, Arizona, by Ruth Chapman and SHREVEPORT CHAPTER visable, decided it was a good investment. Joey Mehos, in connection with the Direct Evelyn Snow, Reporter A hearty welcome to new member Ruth Reljef Foundation "drug run" program in Our monthly meeting was held on March Brewer from Vinita. The more the merrier. March. Ruth and Joey flew to Colorado 20th at the home of Corinne Strickland. Tri-State has gone from 5 charter members Springs from Salida. Colorado, to attend Helen Hewitt gave a humorous account of in May of '71 to 10 in April of 72. our meeting. We were happy to welcome her experience attending APP ground prospective member Mary Leonardi. who school in New Orleans — the only woman flew over with them. in a class of experienced Airline pilots. Marge Potanko became APT in her in­ On March 25th, The 917th Reserve Unit at structor's check, and Jenny Sayer in glider Barksdale Air Force Base scheduled the proficiency. Come on. let s all follow their last flight of their C-124. Out Chapter was good example. invited to go along and the 99s “took con­ The Pikes Peak Ninety-Nines are looking trol" of the airplane for 2-1/2 hours. Each 99 Northwest forward to furnishing transportation and and her 49-1/2er had an opportunity to log participating in the AOPA Seminar for time in "Old Shakey". Mary Jo Voss' 49- ALASKA — IDAHO — MONTANA Mountain Flying, to be held at the Holiday 1/2er. Major Ben Voss, is a member of the NORTH DAKOTA - OREGON Inn, Colorado Springs, May 4th through 7th. Reserve Unit and arranged the flight for us. SOUTH DAKOTA Exciting plans are in the making for Some thought that one of the most in­ WASHINGTON — WYOMING "Aviation Day” to be held at Peterson Field. teresting things on board was the little blue Colorado Springs, in connection with curtain toward the rear of the aircraft. Colorado Springs Centennial Celebration Our new Airmarking Chairman, Ann King, ALASKA CHAPTER this summer. chose an airport with a four letter word for Dorothy Q. McCulloch, Reporter SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER her first effort — Hart Airport at Many, Our April 11 meeting: Luncheon at In­ Marian Burke, Reporter Louisiana. Ann was aided by a stiff ternational Airport Upper One Dining Room Airmarking Llano, Texas airport on crosswind and the following energetic with 15 members and 7 guests, Karen V. March 18. 1972 was a fun project for the painters: Mary and Don Friday, Helen and Tiede, Maryanna Foster, Laverne Storms, San Antonio Chapter 99 s Ten chapter Charlie Wray. Mary and Larry L'Herisson, Joyce Bergstrand, Clarissa Quinlan, Jane members and several friends arrived by Sandi and Dale Jones, Mary and T.W. Gaffin, and Elizabeth Middleton. plane and auto for the event. After the “ big Wheelock, Evelyn Snow and daughter, The Pinch Hitter Course held March 24th job" was over everyone enjoyed a group Betty Heise (Abilene Chapter), Helen and 25th in the Aviation Bldg. at Anchorage picnic lunch. Two hard-working members Hewitt and Ann King's guest, Julia Community College was a great success. A of the group were San Antonio FAA Ac­ Ferguson. Many's Mayor, Mrs. Virginia total of 54 women, 6 men and 7 Girl Scouts cident Prevention Specialist, Erick An- Gaddis Godfrey and other officials greeted attended. The Girl Scouts made and dreson and his son Gordon. We ap­ the airmarkers. took pictures and served distributed posters advertising the course preciated your help! . . also the help of 49- coffee and doughnuts. The only calamity and were our guests. The speakers at the 1/2ers and friends. A big thanks to all of reported was the loss of Helen Hewitt's luncheon at the Cuddy Campus Center you! pimiento cheese sandwich on take off! were Tom Westall, FAA Accident Preven­ Welcome new member Jane King! She The Shreveport Chapter welcomes our tion Specialist and Kelly Robinson, ACC has a private license . . . has 2 children . . . newest member, Sandi Jones, whose 49- Aviation Coordinator. and husband, Stephen is an orthodontist. 1/2er, Dale, is stationed at Barksdale Air Betty Rogers, Margaret Wagnon and Peggy Kemble was a visitor at our April Force Base. Sandi came to us from Ruby attended the Aviation Safety Clinic at 15th meeting at GEN AERO at San Antonio Washington, D.C. where she learned to fly ACC. International Airport. She's a school amid Washington's T.C.A. Margaret Wagnon and son Bert (a new teacher and her husband is a pastor for the We wish to extend our deepest sympathy pilot) have purchased a T Craft on floats Baptist Church. to our Longview member, Kathy Caston, in and as soon as the lakes are free of ice Date for the San Antonio 99 Flight Rally the loss of her 49-1/2er, L.P., April 5th. Margaret will be working on her float has been changed to June 4 We are all TRI-STATE CHAPTER rating. hoping for good weather . . . It's going to Nancy Teel, Reporter Ninety Nine Ruth M. Hurst owner of In­ be fun and we hope several "out of town” Our scheduled fly-in to lola for the March ternational Air Taxi, became the bride of pilots will join the group. We will send out meeting was shot down by a very unfriendly Jack T. Jefford, chief pilot for FAA and a info to Chapters soon. WM who handed us IFR weather, complete retired first lieutenant in the Air Force Marian Burke and Ruth Hildebrand are with icing and all that other good stuff, so Reserve. The Jeffords will make their home making plans for the Powder Puff Derby. we met at MIZZOU with all present except at Wasilla Lake. (PLEASE do not number GET APT! GET APT! GET APT! till next our lola hostess. Phyllis, staying away from your lines — Ed.) month . . . safe flyin'. meetings either gets you talked about or a EASTERN IDAHO CHAPTER job. In this case it was a job, airmarking Elaine Partridge, Reporter lola on 4-15 — but rain dated to 4-23. More Eastern Idaho Ninety Nine, Carole Depue weather! Hope to get to see De Tar's new was one of five women flyers in Idaho to at­ C-205 then. tend a flight instructors clinic held in Boise Kansas Chapter invited Tri-State to CNU March 21-23. Carole estimated that about for an Osa Johnson special on 4-8. Very in­ 150 people attended the clinic which was teresting day. but your chairman turned out sponsored by the Idaho State Board of to be the only brave soul venturing NW. Aeronautics and the FAA. According to Had to file IFR, and would you believe 2 Carole, the clinic was very worthwhile. holding patterns in the 65 mile trip? It's OK Eastern Idaho chapter is very proud to have — I needed the practice. Some male type been represented at the clinic by a pilot pilot inquired of K.C. Center if it was Pee with such an impressive professional flying Pee Dee day, what with all these female background. pilots heading for CNU. The main topic at the March Ninety Nine Out APT chairman Ann Perry proved how meeting held in Blackfoot Idaho at the APT she was when she and 49-1/2er Neal home of Diane Jex was Shirlie Johnson's took off recently and immediately went IFR recent trip to Spain. Shirlie and her with a windshield covered with oil. husband, John Johnson visited Spain in 99NT just got an unbirthday present. A February and according to reports had a new strobe light. After a VFR trip to TUL. wonderful time. San Antonio Chapter air marking Llano, when we were on 3 mile final for runway 26 Idaho Safe Pilot Awards were presented Texas on M arch 18, 1972. with haze so thick the runway was still in- to Darlene Schiers and Carole Depue at the Safe Pilots Dinner held in Pocatello on Angeles in January. Mr. Ralph Carpenter Sargent's talks were enjoyed by many 99's April 4. To qualify for this award, a pilot from the FAA and Lt. Cmdr. Harold Tydings, families. Lenette Macy, Elizabeth must fly at least 50 hours during the year U.S. Coast Guard were in charge of the Magnusson, and Sara Rambo arranged and not have a reportable accident. Seminar. We felt that we women were very these meetings. Thanks a lot! By the way, Ninety Nines Darlene Schiers, Carole well represented. 99’s attending were Elsie Sara is our newest 99. In the last twelve Dupue and Margaret Stanford are all repor­ MacDougall, Jean Rutz, Elene Duncan, months, she has obtained her private and tedly very busy studying for their in­ Beverly Christensen, Mary Kochanek, and commercial license, and as this is being strument ratings. Margaret Layton plus six women students written, Sara is receiving her instructor The April meeting of Eastern Idaho (future members). rating check ride! Ninety Nines has been set for April 15 in Our chapter is planning an educational Meanwhile, Adeline Hamilton and 49- Rexburg, Idaho. trip through the FAA Center at Auburn the 1/2er Lowell piloted their 210 to Las Vegas FAR WEST CHAPTER latter part of May. and about that time Bev Blake and 49-1/2er Margaret Layton, Reporter GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER Charlie were winging their 210 to Los Weather finally cooperated and we were Marilyn Hughes, Reporter Angeles. able to fly to Port Orchard for our April Lots of unusually cold, stormy weather in Leotta Frazee was hostess for the April meeting. We've been weathered out on 99 the northwest! Virginia Nastuik just missed meeting in Pierre. We were happy Jean day for months. a freak tornado April 5th on a bouncy in­ Tough arrived from Linton, N.D. Jean will We're so pleased to have three new strument flight south to Eugene, Oregon in be assisting as a timer for AWTAR. members. Elsie MacDougall and Susie Kin- 65-knot headwinds, downdrafts, and rain. SOUTHERN OREGON CHAPTER tner became members in November. Elsie Weathermen were as surprised as she by Shirley Haussler, Reporter is a nurse to Dr. Kintner. She is really the tornado, which turned Vancouver, The March meeting was held in Canyon- pleased lately as husband Quinten started Washington into a disaster area. ville, Oregon with a very pleasant luncheon taking flying lessons after going up with Helen Durham and 49-1/2er Claude at 3J’s. Once again we were grounded — It her. Susie Kintner is a Freshman at Pacific headed their Skylane for points south on was even IFR driving! Members present Lutheran University. Susie is part of a real their way to Mexico and the sun. After were Maxine Pike, Alene Sharp, Ginny flying family — her dad and three older covering some 9,000 miles and logging 66 Walsh, Shirley Haussler and Chairman brothers fly. Beverly Christensen is our hours, Helen arrived back home to be Rose Ellison with her guest, Marcelle John­ newest member. Bev teaches 1st grade greeted by Seattle's liquid sunshine again! son. (this includes aviation education and a trip She reports the "99" patch on her jacket Rose Ellison showed pictures of her to the airport for her pupils). She planned kept her from feeling a stranger anywhere. recent trips and also told of some of the ex­ to learn to fly earlier, but the trip to Alaska Congratulations are due new member citing things that happened. Seems they last summer was the inspiration that really Linda Rolczynski; your new reporter (will had a tire blowout as they took off and got her out there for lessons. accept help from anyone) Marilyn Hughes were met by a firetruck when they landed. At one of our meetings we saw the slides is a new transfer from Eastern Washington. All turned out well and they were able to of the flight to Alaska last summer made by Cheers to four members now APT: Ula continue with their vacation. Bev and Chris Christensen in their Lark Hiatt, Iona Funk, Betty Denney and Thora During our business meeting, we Commander, Mary and Dave Kochanek in Morgan. How about You? discussed the Palms To Pines Air Race, the their Skyhawk, and two other planes. SOUTH DAKOTA CHAPTER route and fly-bys that are to be required. We had one of our meetings at Elene Ramona Dewald, Reporter Several of our members are planning to en­ Duncan's and invited women student pilots At the January and March meetings, the ter the race again this year as they really and explained a little about 99's and Elene chapter appreciated the valuable in­ have enjoyed it. showed slides she took on one of the formation on survival, given by Sgt. Jack We also discussed the possibility of our Powder Puff Derbys. Wagner, USAF. Sgt. Wagner informed us chapter having some short round robin type We are very pleased that Elene Duncan about what should be done if our plane is fly-ins as soon as weather permits. This now has her instrument rating. downed and lost, in order to increase our would get our group together more and A very interesting and educational FAA chances of survival. He also demonstrated also in the air more which can only lead to Instrument Seminar was held in Port survival kits to always have available. The a great time. Our April meeting was to be

Annual AOPA Pinch Hitter Course Class and Blanche Krager Teacher. Presented by Alaska Chapter 99s. held in Albany, Oregon but was again can­ flying money. Instructor), and Dixon Arnett, congressman. celled because of bad weather. Instead our Lucille Haley from Alberta Chapter was Snoopy (49-1 /2er Charlie Appel) w ill be chapter luncheon was held at Mr. Steak in recently in Hawaii for her annual winter there too!!! Medford, Ore. There were five members suntan. We enjoyed a lunch with her, picnic Vivian Harshbarger was our represen­ present and guest Betty Fordyce. style, in Marguerite Wood's hanger. tative to the SW Sectional in Orange We were real happy to see Ruth Oliver Several 99s joined the General Aviation County. She had a great flight. back with us again. Ruth has been Council's overnight fly-in to Kamuela, on Toni and Dale Kuhns traveled to Greece recuperating from several operations and is the Big Island. Among those participating on 747 and had a great time discussing ready to fly again. were Jane Kelley and family, Pat Kelley, PPD. Pat and Charlie Appel went to Puerto We are going to plan our May meeting Sandy Albers, Pat Davis, Sue Smith, Vallerta, Mexico. Jeanne and Al Abramson for Albany again, weather permitting. Hope Corinne Briten, Irene Rogers and Dot went to Mexico but only after Jeanne sent to see all of our members present. Kelsey. out 220 press kits for the 1972 PPD Start. WILLAMETTE VALLEY CHAPTER We're working hard to get APT. Our in- Flood's Flying Service will be the official Bonnie Bradford, Reporter structor-members donate their time to the FBO for PPD start at San Carlos Airport. Our March meeting was held at Portland gals who need an instructor. You can’t find Other major sponsors are San Carlos International Airport. We discussed at the better Aloha than that! Chamber of Commerce, San Mateo County, meeting the matter of Incorporating our BAY CITIES CHAPTER Mobil Oil, Hills Brothers Coffee, Villa Hotel, chapter. Kathy Marquardt, Reporter Holiday Inn, Monterrey Bay Chapter 99, We also assessed all members five Calistoga, the soaring center of the Napa TWA, Pensicola Choir, Hawaii-Aloha Chap­ dollars to replenish our treasury as we were Valley was descended upon by Joyce Wells ter 99, Keri's Dress Shop for official hostess low on funds and would rather do that than with Rose Sharp in Joyce's Piper Arrow. outfits. try to raise money from a rummage sale or Kathy Marquardt met them there for lunch A San Francisco tour will be available otherwise. in her club Cherokee 180. No match for the from Gray Line. Rental cars and hair ap­ We had beautiful flying weather for our retractable gear, I lost a friendly "race" to pointments will also be available. flight to Portland and wish it to be so for all the Sonoma valley to see Rose's new We are planning a special group APT meetings and also for all other chapters. home. program for this month. After having lunch we took a tour of the Karen Kahn spent three weeks traveling, LAS VEGAS VALLEY CHAPTER tower and Radar room. Most of us had at on business, in Atlanta, NYC, Tampa, Marie McMillan, Reporter one time or another had a tour of this type Miami, and Opa-Locka tower for an in­ Welcome to Amy Koning, newest mem­ but one always seems to notice and ask teresting tour. On her flight home they ber of Las Vegas Valley Chapter. In Amy’s questions about something we had missed made an emergency landing at SFO when first air race, the 1971 Powder Puff Derby, before. their DC-10 showed no nose gear down she placed seventh, flying co-pilot with her We were much impressed with new light. The gear held, crash trucks returned sister, Dorene Christensen of Santa Ana, equipment being installed in the Radar to their hangars, and she was glad to be California. Amy is now preparing for the room. home. Angel Derby, teaming up with Sue Robin­ There were two new scopes that will give Mary Fields flew to Columbia with Mary son of Alexander City, Alabama. Las Vegas altitude and speeds of planes Transponder Fields and guests recently. There is a tear Chapter is preparing to give her a big send- equipped. in the corner of Mary’s eye as she has sold off in May. Betty Starker has just returned from a trip her airplane. Priscilla Alexander is a Charter member to Australia and your reporter and 49-1 /2er The Southland Safari was a great suc­ of the Las Vegas Chapter. Pris was spent the month of February in Mexico. cess from the reports of all of our members. featured in the Spring “Frontiersman" This is an annual trip but we went further Gail and Fielding Lane with Margaret and publication with -Maxine Brown (soon to than we ever had before going to Merida, John Gerhardt ventured down on the become a 99). The feature article details Yucatan and the Isla of Cozumel, also airlines. Caroline Schutt flew down in her Pris' ability to fly, race cars and water ski. visited Chichen Itza and enjoyed seeing Bonanza, while Ruth Rueckert got to fly You name it and Pris can do it! the Pyramids and ruins. Myrtle Wright's (Redwood Empire) plane on Chairman Marilyn Andrews is carrying on No matter where one goes you usually the trip down for three hours of smooth in her wonderful manner after the shock of run into some fellow 99’s. While waiting for flying. Kathy Marquardt went with Faye and the deaths of both her father, Glen Roberts, gas at Zihuatanejo I met one girl from Iowa Bob Kirk and Marion Barnick of Santa and Mother-in-law, Margaret Andrews (99 and one from Washington, 99 s do get Clara Valley. life member of San Joaquin Valley Chap­ around. Ann Morrissey has recently flown to Las ter). Good weather and happy flying to all. Vegas to plan a course for Cystic Fibrosis’ Marie McMillan and family returned from Pacific Air Days Oakland to Las Vegas a holiday at Cabo San Lucas, Baja Califor­ Proficiency Cruise to be held the weekend nia, Sur, just in time to attend the Spring of June 2-4. Sectional with Liz Heller at Orange County. Jean Tinsley has been flying around the What a delightful opportunity to meet and state from the southland to Fort Bragg. chat with Achsa Holfelder, 99 Charter Mem­ John and Marga Hinman were seen at the ber, Bakersfield, California. She makes us Western States Sheriff's Air Squadron meet very proud to be Ninety-Nines. Southwest in Las Vegas. Joyce and Hal Wells have LONG BEACH CHAPTER also been touring Northern Calif, whenever Dorothy Waltz, Reporter ARIZONA — CALIFORNIA possible. Gertrude Cherry and Karen Kahn Well, it is Race Season again and the HAWAII — NEVADA — UTAH are the first in our chapter to get APT for Long Beach Chapter is off and Flying. * this year. Next month a fly-in meeting at Rio First is the Angel Derby — a few known w Vista. Happy flying! entries that we will be cheering are Dorothy ALOHA CHAPTER GOLDEN WEST CHAPTER Waltz and Margaret Mead, Emma McGuire Dot Read, Reporter Wilma Bennett, Reporter and Georgia Lambert, Claire Walters and Aloha, here’s hoping that spring fever Kick-off banquet for drawing 1972 Mary Telfe from the Montgomery Ala, has you up in the air and APT. AWTAR Race numbers and a door prize of Chapter and Judy Wagner. We are proud of Irene Rogers, who has 2 round trip tickets to Hawaii is in progress. Then on into the season for the Powder just added CFI to her long list of ratings. Nancy Stock has been busy making all the Puff Derby. A change of partners is in order Irene seems to have a new rating every arrangements and checking last minute ... it is rumored that Dorothy Waltz is on a time I write my report, but I think she will details. Captain Elgen Long of Flying diet to compensate for Wally Funk's cast, have to take up ballooning for many more Tigers, who holds 8 world flying records, but the doctor assures Wally that by that ratings, as she has most of them now. She will be our Master of Ceremonies. Other time she will be in a knee length cast and is also a very impressive aerobatic pilot, distinguished guests include: Thon Giffith, will be airworthy. Emma McGuire will also and sells real estate to keep herself in Mrs. Wm. Southern (Amelia Earhart's Flight be changing partners back to Jean Schiff- mann ... a known team by now in this February 29th we invited our 49-1 /2ers decision to make, give up flying or buy a race. Claire Walters will stick with the com­ and other guests to hear Mr. Thoville Smith plane. There are no planes to rent in bination of Mary Relfe from the Angel from the FAA present a program on Mexico. Needless to say, she bought a Derby. Aviation Safety. Mr. Smith demonstrated plane. A Piper Tri-Pacer. Word is that Kay Fitzpatrick plans to en­ (along with volunteers from the audience) There are now five Mexican women pilots ter the Derby as soon as she passes her the "Vertigo" Chair and explained the quite an honor to be one of them, wouldn't Commercial rating (sounds like she just tricks and effects of Vertigo. Mr. Smith also you say? about has it). Congratulations! told us about hypoxia. Unfortunately, many Francine has received a new assignment, The excitement is beginning to mount for of the flying accidents are due from one of Washington, U.S.A. the Palms to Pines Air Race. It takes place these two effects (hypoxia or vertigo). Mr. After 11 years away she is excited at the beginning August 11th and begins at Santa Smith had a good suggestion for us all, in prospect of returning home. She will have Monica and terminates at Independence addition to having our regular physicals, we three months off between assignments and Oregon. Entry kits may be obtained by sen­ should also have an instructor ride with us Orange County members are delighted. ding $1.50 to Claire Walters of the Long from time to time just to make sure we PALOMAR CHAPTER Beach Chapter. haven't gotten into any bad habits. Some Wanda Miller, Reporter Wally Funk had an occasion recently to time in the near future our 99’s will be plan­ Welcome back to the fold: Dorothy visit the Library at Northrup and speak with ning a visit to an Altitude Chamber. Lovelady, Barbara Johnson and Dorothea David Hatfield, the Professor of Aviation. St. Patricks Day found our 99's sky Hurst Palmer who have all been reinstated. The library has some wonderful picture bound for Modesto. The Modesto 99 s very And a big hello and welcome to our newest albums of Amelia Earhart which are kindly met our girls and taxied them to a members: Harriet Booth and Ellen Boykin. available through contacting Mr. Hatfield. very nice restaurant, Cote D 'Oro. Pauline Pam van der Linden gave a talk to the He has also developed a sound slide Wade, guest-Joan Mason, guest-Nancy Fallbrook School System on Career's in program on Women in Aviation which can Richard, Marty Graham, guest-Cleo Quinn, Aviation. be seen at Northrop. Nancy Wallis, Margo Hinman (Bay Cities), Plans are well underway for our annual The weather is turning nice and the blue Marge Rogers, Peggy Winters, Arlene Pilots Poker Party to be held May 21st (that skies are full of 99's Jean Schiffmann and Rossman, Grace Ellis, guest-Dori Smith, Lil day has been designated “Lindberg Day") Karen Sherman off enjoying the day and Riley, Modesto gals — Eve Hendly, Billie — come join us in a fun day! Georgia Lambert doing the same. Chris Wyatt and Charlotte Ryan were there to en­ A thumb-nail sketch of our Mary Pearson Huerth has been seen sneaking out of work joy the outing. a candidate for Treasurer for the Southwest at lunch time for a flight to Catalina in 44 At our regular April Business Meeting we Section: Charlie. elected new officers for the coming year. FAA Examiner with 8,000 hours . . . ASEL, Congratulations for a great job! Kay Fitz­ We will be under the fine leadership of CFI, ASES. Commercial and Instrument. patrick was named the Top Woman Pilot in Marty Graham as Chairman, Peggy Winters AWTAR Pilot — 6 years . . . Numerous the Regional Intercollegiate Meet at — Vice Chairman, Georgia Confer — other races. Sonora. She is hoping for the invitation to Secretary, and Judy Bigby — Treasurer. We Co-Owner with 49-1/2er Brad: Flight go the National Meet at Purdue. are looking forward to another great year in Trails Flight School, Palomar Airport. LOS ANGELES CHAPTER aviation. Which, by the way, our chapter Charter Member: Tuscon Chapter 99's. Jo Ann Steiert, Reporter will be having it's 5th Anniversary soon. Charter Member and First Chairman: The news these days is the surge of Plans are in progress for an Anniversary Palomar Chapter 99's. members getting APT. With spring there Party. Member of the Southwest Section seems to be a surge to up-grade ratings, Buckie, were all happy you're feeling Nominating Committee for two years. and get current with existing ones. Norma better. Futterman was the first officially APT mem­ ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER ber, with a commercial rating the attained Avery Grey, Reporter PHOENIX CHAPTER goal. Virginia Showers is another APT Orange County Chapter has a really ex­ Beth Ussher, Reporter private pilot, enroute to commercial, with a citing new member. She is Francine slight side-tract to twin-rating. Both of them Bowman, of Bayonne New Jersey. Francine are flying Norma’s 310 in the Angel Derby joined the foreign service in 1961 and has in May. served in Bangkok, Athens. Saigon and The April meeting was held at the home Santiago. She learned to fly a Cessna 150 of Lynn and Bob Opper, under happy social and speak Spanish at the same time, in hospitality of these two. The guest of the Chile. Can you imagine flying instructions evening was Dick Kringle of the Santa and ground school in Spanish? Monica FAA office, who showed a film In 1969 Francine moved to M exico where “Weather to Fly”. she studied for and passed the Mexican We want to welcome new member, Governments tests. To obtain a license in Elaine Fischel, and congratulate new pilot Mexico it is necessary to understand Holly Baird, who, being our scholarship aeronautic telecommunications, among winner, is all-but-the-paperwork a member. other things. At this point she had a We had six members in attendance at the Orange County sectional. They report a delightful meeting place, and gracious hostess chapter. Load that barge, and tote that bale . . . that's just what happened, on the recent Left to right: Mrs. George Vial, Mrs. Henry Pharmecutical Run, the airlift portion of the Fteuss, Mrs. Charles Berschneider, Mrs. World Relief Organization, from Burbank Graham Edwards and Mrs. Robert Brooks. Airport to Santa Barbara. Barbara Nichols is our chapter co-ordinator on this project, April's top news item is our Airlift, which and a natural for the job. was extremely successful. In spite of the MT. DIABLO CHAPTER hot sun and a tricky crosswind, many Sharon Ketchum, Reporter people waited over an hour for their turn. It's time for this reporter to get caught up Twenty-three aircraft participated during on the news! It seems as though our the day; 103,826 pounds were hoisted aloft February fly-in was a little rearranged as and profits w ill be over $1000. These the weather didn't permit flying to Half Francine Bowman, Orange County Chap­ monies go to Girls Ranch in Arizona and Moon Bay as planned. ter. Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund. The gal who deserves the majority of credit for driving pilots to and from the airport. organizing her 8 chairmen and the Chapter Juanita Bowler and Ann Walmsley provided members is Carol Borgerding. • 44* P:CWt* ■; the early morning refreshments. We were The Phoenix Chapter was well represen­ glad to see Coral Bloom, our commuting ted at Sectional by 7 members — Carol member from Contra Costa, at the clinic as Borgerding, Millie Dawe, Clare Ellis, Sue a flight instructor. Harper, Alice Roberts, Mary Vial and Jessie Several members have submitted ap­ Wimmers. plications for AWTAR this year. Shirley Other local items — Melba Beard, charter Lehr will be flying the Mooney Ranger member, was the guest speaker at the 40th again, only solo this time. Barbara Goetz anniversary celebration of the Los Angeles and Thelma Cull have their applications in Chapter on March 25th — Bev Powell just and are hoping to fly a Commanche. Bar­ returned from Jamaica. Her husband had bara completed her commercial rating on won the trip for 2 through a company con­ April 12th just in time to submit the ap­ test. One of the most unusual stories this plications on April 14th. month was told by Marilyn Simis. She and The Sacramento Symphony Best Dressed her husband were on a trip to Mazatlan contest was won by our own Judy when their throttle stuck in the full open Marquart. Judy wowed the judges in an position on their 180. After a hectic landing elegant evening dress. at Mazatlan at 150 mph where the fire Thirteen members attended the South­ trucks met them, an Aeronaves mechanic west Sectional Safari in Orange County. fixed the throttle (they thought). But it hap­ Frazier the Lion made a big impression on pened again on the way to Ciudad June Devine who is an avid Frazier fan. Obregon. At least they made it home safely. June's husband Jim, had to do some fast Dedication of historical aviation marker, Another Mexican trip highly recommended talking to keep her from trying to take Carson City, Nevada, (left to right) Hazel by Natasha and Cliff Swigard is to Frazier home. A seven foot gorilla met Ruth Hohn, Reno Area Chapter; Jim Lien, Acapulco, with a restful week at the Las Wagner, Thelma Cull, Lorain Hery, Ann President C.C. Chamber of Commerce; Brisas Hotel. Walmsley, Barbara Foster, Gerry Mickelsen Miss Carson City; Eugene Scrivner, Mayor REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER and Juanita Bowler as they deplaned at of C.C.; Col. James Ames, Commanding Anita Worel, Reporter Orange County Airport via Air California. Officer of Mather AFB, Calif.; Herb Jones, Myrtle Wright, Janet Allbeck, Nina Also attending were Darlene Gilmore who Captain, American Airlines, representing Rookaird and I, plus Les Allbeck, Dick braved the back seat of the T-34 all the way Senator Howard Cannon; and Wilbur Rookaird and my Jack flew down to the home flown by Barbara Goetz; Ann Corder. Stodieck, present at the 1919 flight. delightful Spring Section meeting Maxine Northart, and Coral Bloom. hostessed by the Orange County Chapter. I The fly-in plans for May include Hollister, their 182, and Elaine and Stan Brown was greeted by the Orange County tower Yosemite, and the Nut Tree. driving the fam ily 175. Elaine says the with "We missed you last nite at the party, weather couldn't have been more ideal, Anita" as I called in downwind early Satur­ and they met 99 Faith Douthitt at Alfon- day morning. Upon leaving Sunday mor­ sines. This is a strip with gas and 6 cabins, ning I received similar personalized treat­ where the runway is under water at high ment from our Friendly Aviation Agency. tide. It was still damp when Elaine and Stan Two of Myrtle's passengers were attending landed. They enjoyed it so much they are a Sectional for the first time. Myrtle's new winging off again this week with daughter address is P.O. Box 52, El Cerrito, Ca. Allison for 6 days of hunting shells and 94530. scuba diving. Our March meeting was held at my The historical aviation marker I spon­ house. Eight members attended plus two sored has been installed on Highway 50 very new pilots, Esther Harri and Jeanne about a mile east of Carson City. It com­ Gibson. This meeting was their third and memorates the first flight over the Sierra they will join as soon as they get their pilot Nevada in 1919, from Mather Air Force license numbers. Base, California, to Carson City and Reno. RENO AREA CHAPTER There is an article about this flight in the Hazel Hohn, Reporter summer issue of Nevada Magazine. State Katie Bolstad says that she and Doris and city officials helped me organize a Eacret had a ball at the spring Southwest dedication luncheon at Carson City Ariport Sectional in Orange County, California, with Colonel James Ames, Commanding going on Safari and lots of other goodies, Officer of Mather AFB giving a speech. To not to mention being met at the airport by a show how times have changed, in 1919, an gorilla. Katie also reports that they met The unauthorized student pilot in a 90 hp Curtis Male Chauvenist of the animal kingdom — Thelma Cull, outgoing chapter chairman, trainer joined the three 400 hp Army de Frasier, an ancient, decrepit lion with an 8 Sacramento Valley Chapter, was given a Havillands in crossing the mountains the inch tongue hanging out non-stop. After silver bowl when she left office. first time. But in 1972 even the Com ­ fathering 31 cubs, the females still think manding Officer of the base could not get a he's so great that every time the Dirty Old SAN DIEGO CHAPTER plane. Col. Ames had to drive. Man got up, the gals all came a-running. Eleanor Richardson, Reporter Our April meeting focused on the TAR SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHAPTER Margaret Moody and Bonnie Adans took fly-by and stop at Winnemucca. Mary Barbara Goetz, Reporter a Bachelorette vacation during their Boles, Fran Gustavson, Doris Eacret, and A Lady Bug Banquet was the theme of school's Easter vacation week. Off to New Katie Bolstad recently went with California our April meeting. A fly-in dinner to M exico in M oody's Bonanza. Leaving San 99's Thon Griffith and Phyllis Pierce to Win­ Marysville Airport. We had a great turn-out Diego heading to Winslow at 13,500' — 168 nemucca to firm up plans for the race. thanks to dinner hostesses Audrey Snovel knot ground speed. The high winds at Win­ A quartet of couples recently flew to and Miriam Burcham. Once again this slow prevented any further travel that day, Baja, Calif, for 10 days — Lois and Dave chapter provided the transportation for the so they visited Meteor Crater. On to Santa W illiam s in their 182, Dorothy and Louis AOPA flying clinic at the Sacramento Fe the next day. During their four day stay, Baer (congratulations to them on their Executive airport. Shirley Lehr was the they visited Los Alamos, Tacos, Bandolier, recent marriage) in their Bonanza, Gwen chairman of the transportation. She and Pecos and Fort Union National Monuments, and Jim Woods (she's a student pilot) in about 15 members spent many hours and all the museums in and around Santa Fe. Even though it was cold with flurries of snow they had a GREAT time. Pat Osmon flew to the Air Force Academy in Colorado, Tuesday and Wed­ nesday 29 and 30 March (also her Easter vacation). She escorted 30 young CAP Cadets (boys and girls). Pat says the high point of the whole trip was the Air Force Chapel and the indoor athletic facilities. Marie Lewis flew her husband and the Whartons to Imperial County for her "birth­ day luncheon" on Easter. The men flew back home and practiced their "tactics” for the Fresno 400 Men's Air Race. Pat Osmon and Eleanor Richardson at­ tended the South West Spring Sectional at Newport Beach, Orange County. Other San Diego chapter members attending were Marian Banks, Ruth Ebey, Betty Gilles, and Terry Vasques. Terry is finally surfacing af­ ter many months of hard work in her own real estate business. After returning from the Safari to Lion Country where Betty Wharton saw Frazier the prolific lion — she insisted on having a copy of Fraziers (90 years old-33 cubs) diet San Fernando Valley Chapter members and Elizabeth Dinan, right, winner of the for Claud — why? — Claud is flying in the Pauline Fleming, left, winner of the Trixie Woman Pilot of the Year Award; center, Fresno 400 Men's Air Race 15 April and he Ann Schubert Memorial Service Award; Roland Barton. needs the go power to win. Ruth Ebey won a prize for low-time pilot The second award presented was the Also at the meeting were Queen Rose attending the Spring Sectional. Trixie Ann Schubert Memorial Service Hijos who had flown to Calistoga to Shirley A. Wolf and Jo Cromwell were Award. This award was presented to hostess the California Flying Farmers; guests at our meeting 10 April. Pauline Fleming, this year's chapter chair­ Laverne Gudgel who had attended an SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER man. This award was established in Aerial Applicators Convention in Palm Marie A. Hight, Reporter memory of Trixie Ann Schubert, a charter Springs; and Shirley Miller who reported a Our 99s are working hard to make the “3 member and past chairman of the San Fer­ flight to Porterville. cents-a-pound Sunday Fair" a success. Our nando Valley Chapter, and is given to the Just back from Phoenix was hostess commercial pilots will fly the passengers, a member who has given outstanding service Diane Kaufmann. Completing the con­ helicopter will offer rides, and a static to the organization during the year. The tingent of members present were Jean display (guarded by CAP Cadets) will be runners-up were Rodg Rodgers and Lola Murray and Charlene Kirk. set up for the waiting passengers to view. Ricci. Guests included Santa Clara Valley Four guests were present. We were Our heartiest congratulations go to these Chapter's Irene Leverton, now a Columbia happy to meet Pat Evans and Use Cook women who have done so much to further resident, and contract pilot for Tuolumne who are student pilots, and Marion Jir- the interests of our group. Air Service. Welcome, too, to Lynn Davis, schefske and Carolyn Wieland who are The speaker of the evening was Mr. transferring from Iowa since she's now a private pilots. Roland Barton of the Los Angeles Fire and Chowchilla resident. Patsy Galloway has transferred to our Rescue Department. Mr. Barton related When last heard from Charlotte Morrill Chapter and we welcome her and her many interesting experiences and showed was getting checked out in a Comanche. willingness to work with other 99s. slides of the many uses of helicopters in Dottie McAllister has a new Instrument It is good to see Rose Ann Ford back at firefighting and rescue. Rating, proving that husbands can instruct our meetings. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER their wives; however, Mac would be the Marion and Bob Marriott flew to Nut Tree Dorothy McAllister, Reporter first to say, "It ain't easy!” Dottie co-piloted near Sacramento for a Sunday outing and Lee and Fran Roesch had hoped to take for Rene Nealon on a jaunt to Ogden, Utah, invited Marie and Sterling Hight to go part in the Australian Fly-lt-Yourself. to see "The Godfather”, along. The flight up the coast was beautiful Unable to schedule that, but by then in­ Among the ideal fly-in spots in northern on that clear day, and flying over San Fran­ trigued with the world Down Under, they California is Oceano Airport at Pismo cisco was a delight. made their own plans for a trip to New Beach, just a half-a-block stroll from the Mary Jane Nelson experienced an unex­ Zealand. 19,000 miles via six airlines took ocean's edge. Twelve of us, in five planes, pected thrill in a T-34 when the tank in­ them there and back, and a delightful trip it spent a lovely day there in early April. dicator lever failed (for a moment) to was, with a flight while there in a Norman SAN LUIS OBISPO register correctly. Britten Islander one of the highlights of COUNTY CHAPTER SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER their jaunt. Wanda Ewing, Reporter Gerry Vickers, Reporter Also in the midst of unpacking is Helen Hazel Johnson, who now owns a The San Fernando Valley Chapter Ninety McGee, who just returned home from a Bonanza in addition to her helicopter, Nines held its 12th annual awards banquet flight with Harvey to Washington, D.C., in recently served as an interpreter for Dr. at the Alpine Haus in San Fernando on their Comanche 9303P. Their itinerary in­ Werthmann with the Flying Physicians in Saturday, March 18, 1972. cluded Chicago, where they lunched with the village of Chinabampa in Mexico. The trophy for Woman Pilot of the Year Marian Jayne, and Columbia, Missouri, Six of our chapter members (Marci Bar- was won by Elizabeth Dinan. The runners- where they visited co-ed daughter net, Sally Jo Dividian, Criss Henderson, up were Lola Ricci, Audrey Schutte, Vesta Lauramary. Dolores Kirschner, Grace McChesney and Malby, and Shirley Thom. This award is At our April meeting in Columbia we Wanda Strassburg) are enrolled in the local presented to the chapter member who has welcomed new member Marianne adult night school instrument ground done the most during the year to advance McCullough who is back in the saddle, course. women in avaition by her hours in the air, literally, having flown her family to Nevada Wanda Strassburg is currently teaching by adding advanced ratings and by her par­ to drive their cattle to the summer range. two "mini-courses" on careers in aviation ticipation in chapter and community Marianne says, “ Eight hours in the saddle to youngsters in the 5th and 6th grades at aviation activities. is not comparible to eight hours in the air." Pacheco school and 8th and 9th grades at Laguna school. which she may now sit in her motorman's Wilma Nichols recently returned from Yours truly (Wanda Ewing) has been ap­ cap with the antique airplane's on it, and Africa. pointed to the San Luis Obispo Chamber of knit leper bandages ... The April 13 Carmel Alberta Nicholson visited San Bernadino, Commerce Aviation Committee. Valley Fly-in was a unquestioned success, California along with members of her SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER except for Mary Ann Penson's un- family. While there she made a brief visit to Betty Hicks, Reporter diagnosable disease, which defies medical the Southwest Sectional. One Saturday she Time-logging has occupied the energies science by occurring with regularity the met a 99 from the Tennessee chapter who and interests of Santa Clara Valley Chap- second Thursday of each month. No respite had stopped over for some skiing. An hour terites in the past month, with trips for from her mysterious symptoms is ex­ later at Sky Park, Utah, another gal walked pleasure and benevolence scheduled and perienced until approximately two hours up and asked if Alberta was by any chance flown with equal enthusiasm. following return from the fly-in. Or so she a 99. This turned out to be an ex-Chapter The appeal for help by the Northern informs her employer. Marion Barnick and Chairman from Denver. California chapter of the Flying Samaritans Jeanne McElhatton were there in the 172. Barbara Whitaker flew to Salmon, Idaho brought prompt chapter response. Pat Shally Rohlfing and Jeanine Ceccio braved and had a prop accident while taxiing over Roberts flew members of the Stanford it in Saliy's 150. Jackie Petty and Willie to a tie down area. Don't taxi across dit­ reconstructive and plastic surgery group to Gardner made it in a Cherokee 140. Pat ches! Play it safe and push it across. Mexicali in March. Then RN-pilot Pat came Roberts and Evelyn Lundstrom, rehearsing out of retirement as a scrub nurse, as she for the 1972 AWTAR, flew their race assisted in the cleft palate surgery on im­ Comanche with guest Katy Ahmann aboard poverished Mexicans who otherwise faced . . . Des Stuart-Alexander will, if all goes life with hideous deformities. Pat was in well with Apollo 16, by now be intimately in­ surgery eight hours the first day of the volved with the palent she maps for NASA. mercy mission, 12 hours the second, then Dr. Stuart-Alexander has just been ap­ flew the team back to San Jose that night pointed the first woman member of a Lunar Willy Gardner is another Samaritan Geology Team. Her team will examine volunteer. She and 49-1/2er Russ flew an X- rocks brought back by the Apollo 16. ray technician and a medical secretary to TUSCON CHAPTER the Flying Samaritans' Colnett, Mexico Judy Preble, Reporter clinic, where dentists, doctors, nurses and Our beautiful desert spring finds our Tuc­ Kirsti Pesola, Reporter medical technicians volunteer their ser­ son Chapter busy as usual. Our regular glib Hi again! vices on a regular basis. The March clinic reporter, Ginny Cook, is so very busy plan­ We had our spring party on March 18 at in Colnett was followed by another Gardner ning, pushing and pulling our Fun Filled restaurant Mestaritalli. Much more than a flight, this one a charity-begins-at-home Fiesta, alias the Treasure Hunt. hundred people interested in flying were type April 15. Destination was the territory We are very pleased Dave McElhatton present at this party arranged in an of northern California's Hoopa Indian tribe, graciously agreed to M C. our Treasure Hungarian way. We had a delicious Hun­ a medically-neglected group of Americans. Hunt as well as fly in it. Good news sure garian meal, and the headprize at the lot­ Willy returned aglow with accounts of the gets around! We have had inquiries from as tery was, of course a journey to Budapest, work accomplished . . . Pleasure flights far away as Chicago, Kansas City and the capital of Hungary, for one week, in­ scarcely ir nluded the one made by Mary Maine, and several more “Frugal Flyers" cluding the flight to and from, the hotel, Ann Penson and 49-1/2er Bob who appear signed up at the Sectional to unravel our etc. Our past president Pirkko Helminen to be otherwise sane. Their flight to clues. was the happy one to go to Budapest. Oklahoma late in March might have merely Speaking of the Sectional, reports were At the end of February, during three days, represented a momentary lapse. The that a wonderful time was had by all. Patsy we had a course, just for repetition, con­ Champ's range leaves something to be Brooks flew her Baron and Virginia cerning briefing, meteorological services, desired, it seems, and its equipment is Edwards co-piloted. Virginia Cook and Bar­ traffic at Malmi airport and radio operating. minimal for VFR-day, period. Headwinds? bara Welsh enjoyed trying out back-seat This was all voluntary, and a very active Naturally. What would have been a two-day piloting for a change. The crew won the group of our members was present. The trip by automobile became a three-day trip trophy for the first plane arriving. In a longest days lasted from 10 o’clock am to 8 by Champ. "We learned," reports Mary Ann Baron, what else would you expect! Bar­ o'clock pm. First we were told about dolefully, “a great deal." .. . Pure Pleasure bara's luck was with her when she won a weather, briefing, etc. and on the last day it was, however, for those who flew more Golden West airline ticket for two to San we all imagined, a map in hands, to make a sophisticated birds to the Southwest Sec­ Francisco! Wonder if her suitcases are flight somewhere, one of us flew to tional. Evelyn Lundstrom Comanched with large enough to squeeze a couple of the Stockholm, and our three instructors 49-l/2er Lundy: Marion Barnick flew her rest of us in. imagined to be Mr. Briefing, Mr. Air Traffic 172; the Roberts crew (Pat, 49-1/2er UTAH CHAPTER Control and Mr. Weather. The whole time Sheldon, and son Wayne) arrived in the Az­ Barbara Whitaker, Reporter we had to be in radio connection with traf­ tec, and Faye and Jim Kirk flew in Our regular meeting for the month of fic controller, our Mr. Weather made us something unreported, their departure air­ April was held at the Ogden Municipal air­ troubles by giving us a quite bad weather. port having been Ukiah. Amy Sylvestri com- port on April 12th. Those in attendance At that time one of our girls got lost, and mercialled in. Phyllis and Fred Pierce shun­ were Joan Winterling, Eloise Wilcox, Joan had to be helped with radar back to airport, ned their Ercoupe in favor of a machine Barton, Barbara Whitaker, Barbara Barlow, another said that she won't continue any with four wheels. Highlight of the con­ Virginia Wilkinson, Nancy Reuling, Lila longer, she'll stay at the nearest airport, vention for Evelyn was the receipt of the Fielden, Jane Patterson, Wilma Nichols, etc. All what happened could have hap­ top prize for most unusual occupation at Alberta Nicholson and a guest from Califor­ pened also in reality, but this time we were the convention. This Evelyn achieved by nia, Pat Northrup, who is a student at the able to stop and ask for some help, how plopping self and knitting in the lobby of University of Utah. We watched a film on should we do if this and that really hap­ the Newporter Inn, where she brazenly basic radio procedures which is put out by pened. proceeded to produce a leper bandage, for the FAA. They urged pilots to use proper This type of course was held for the first which ingenuity and service to mankind phraseology and not clutter up the radio time here. Even our instructors were in­ she was awarded, quite incongruously, an with unnecessary conversation and to use terested in this kind of schooling, the idea old fashioned motorman's cap printed with approach control whenever available. was from our president Raili Aronen. I per­ antique airplanes which we'll have to Nancy and Lila have been spending their sonally can say that I learned quite a lot of assume she’ll perch jauntily upon her Saturday afternoons soaring in the vicinity useful things. imaginative head when she next makes her of Nephi. Next summer, on June 17-22, we have an delivery to the colony. Completing her coup Barbara Barlow has been training in a International Rallye in Finland, the III In­ of prizes, Evelyn also scooped up the Lear Jet in anticipation of a check ride for ternational Polar Circle Air Rally, that has hospitality award, a hand woven rug upon type rating. been held every third year. Every time earlier we have had competitors from and colourful function at Canberra — several European countries, the first time M arch 10-11 — the highlight being the there was a German Ninety-Nine. Last time taxiing of 9 aircraft (single and multi­ I was there, too, and have to say that I engined) from a tiny park down the main 6- really liked that way of flying. This rallye lane thoroughfare — Northbourne Avenue makes first a tour in Southern and Eastern to the City Centre. Also at the function Finland and ends at Rovaniemi airport. were Nancy Leebold and Arthur, Annette Rovaniemi is situated about at the Polar Murphy and Bob, and Helen Blackburn. Circle. There we have a competition in Recently Kathryn has been gliding in a precision landing in the midnight sun, self-launching glider and has also attained beginning usually about at midnight, and her first multi-engine rating on a Twin we make a little flight quite near Rovaniemi Com anche. EASTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER just to look at the scenery at night time. At present Jane Wallace is working on a Bev Wilkinson, Asst. Reporter veterinary project at the University of the That’s really something. We’re digging out from under the winter’s Philippines. snow. It was the usual unpredictable Leslie Willson from the Dallas Redbird Canadian winter with weeks of bad weather Chapter (Texas) was entertained by Marie and then a few days of good weather. Richardson and Margaret Kentley during However, the winter didn't keep at least two her visit to Sydney in January. of our members grounded for very long. Whilst in Estorial Portugal, Ann Carter We re very proud of Anne Stevens and visited Brunhilde Bradley; who competed in Mary MacMillan who completed their Night a Rome to London Air Rally with her Ratings this winter and were awarded their husband Ken. APT pins at our recent meeting at Isobel We will all be taking-off soon for what promises to be a fantastic Sectional in Charleville; wish you could all join us in person! (Your moving up slowly — Each Christine Henderson, Reporter month the sections are rotated and you Welcome! to our new member Joan should be first in the 10th issue from now. Thompson of Sydney; whom we hope to - E d . ) see at our Sectional in Charleville. Rosemary DePierre flew to Perth in her Cessna 172 from her home at Wyalkat- chem, to meet the president-elect of Zonta, Mrs. Hariet Yeckel; who was visiting Australia. Rosemary reports a delightful day spent at Rottnest Island — 12 miles off the West Gerda Ruckerbauer (left) admiring the APT Australian coast. Flew over in the Cessna Pins of Mary MacMillan (center and Anne 172 for an A.W.P.A. Meeting underneath the Stevens (right) at the March meeting at immense native ti-tree; which afforded an Isobel Peppler's home. excellent sunshade in century temperature. We were only 50 ft. from the waters edge — an idyllic spot. (The Santa Catalina of W. Australia.) With a complement of Women Pilots, Robin Miller will be flying a Baron across the Simpson Desert to Charleville. Congratulations! to Judy Lording and Greg Williams on their marriage and also to Margie Hall of the Cape Girardeau Chapter and Paul Loiseau. Queensland has endured the effects of several cyclones this Southern Hemisphere summer. Beryl Young's Christmas dinner was a ham sandwich amongst the destruc­ tion in Townsville from ‘Althea’, as Beryl had flown the Premier of Queensland in to inspect the damage. Dorothy Herbert in the midst of her hectic preparations for our Sectional, flew 700 n.m.s from Charleville to Adelaide in her Comanche 250. On March 22, Olga Tarling and her mother left for England. Olga will attend an Air Traffic Control Conference in Dublin, end of April. Kathryn Henderson was elected assistant secretary for the S. Australian region of the General Aviation Association — newly for­ med group; which will represent the From left to right: Elisabeth Boselli, Record du Monde de distance et de viteese sur 1.000 Australian General Aviation industry in all kms sur Jet en 1955, Francine Milhaud (99), Marie-Josephe de Beauregard, (French Section its aspects. The Association held a large Governor), Comtesse de Clermont-Tonnerre (Presidente de la Section Feminine de I'Aero- Club de France), Maurice Bellonte, qui avec Dieudonne Costes fit en 1930 la premiere Sale items must be approved and into traversee de I'Atlantique Nord d’est en ouest, sur le “Point d’Interrogation", Maryann headquarters by July 1, 1972 to be included Jessup, Presidente du Chapitre de Washington. La photo a ete prise dans les salons de I’Aero-Club de France, lors de la reception de fin in roster. d ’annee. Famous speedster Pat McEwen insists on ALUMIGRIP“ It’s the only coating Fd have on my Racing Red bird?

Pat McEwen, busy housewife, mother of seven, knows her way around when it comes to airplanes. A 3,000 hour commercial and instrument rated pilot, she’s checked out in everything from small singles to executive jets — and she's one of the country’s most successful women air racers. “ Alumigrip?" she says, ‘‘it’s the best. Before I accepted delivery on my new Racing Redbird (a 1969 V35A Bonanza) I insisted on Alumigrip coating. It’s the standard King Air coating, you know, . . . and it's beautiful.” Alumigrip has special advantages for Pat. "I’m not going to tell the competition how much, but Alumigrip is so smooth it makes my Racing Redbird faster — and I never have to wax it. It’s easy to keep clean, too. Bugs wipe off with just a damp rag, and dust blows right off." Pat McEwen insisted on Alumigrip for beauty and performance — and her reputation rides with her in the Racing Redbird. Doesn’t that tell you something about Alumigrip?

2101 SINGLETON STREET • (314) 6214)525 • ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103 Symposium to be held at Hanscom Fid., Peppler's home. Everyone is busily preparing for the Bedford, Mass., on May 14. Angel Derby in May. We want to make the Harriet and Virginia had the pleasure of contestants feel welcome in Ottawa, and flying in the latter's 182, to the Lycoming we want to give them a never-to-be-for­ Plant in Williamsport, Pa. It was a most gotten Angel Derby start. satisfying trip for Virginia who was resear­ Because of the preparation for the Angel ching an article on Fuel Management. Derby our Annual Poker Run will not be Billie Downing’s 49-1/2er Stu, received an held this spring, but we hope to have one in award in Texas last month. He and Billie CONNECTICUTT — MAINE the Fall of this year instead. took a week to VFR it both ways from Han­ MASSACHUSETTS — NEW HAMPSHIRE I tried not to let the winter snows ground scom. They loved the Dallas hospitality and RHODE ISLAND — VERMONT me, and I’m almost ready to start working the topography of the various states. on an Instructor's Rating. The newest Marion and Bob Aubeurn That's all for this lovely Spring month of Showings were popular with the local 99s. April. CONNECTICUT CHAPTER Ripley and Ken Miller, Lillian and Howard FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER Connie MacLeish, Reporter Emerson, Billie and Stu Downing, Millie Shirley Allen, Reporter Our March meeting was hostessed by Doremus and hubby Bud, Carol and Frank Happiness is flying an old friend — Evelyn Kropp. Most of the discussion in­ Stites, my 49-1/2er, George and myself, "Charlie" (CF-VOC) — the first Alon A-2 volved the All-Woman New England Air were among the large gathering who en­ brought into Canada in 1967 — now living Race to be held at Windham Airport, joyed Flying Alaska in Victoria, British Columbia. He has Willimantic, Connecticut, on May 5, 6 and The week after Easter, Lillian and crossed the mighty Rockies five times in 7. Peg Davidson, Chairman, will be assisted Howard Emerson flew their Cessna 172 to his short life — what a great little fun-flying by Landon Storrs, previously from the Florida. George and I went to Chicago, were pushed out by an oncoming Front, machine. Eastern New England Chapter, who had Room 601 at the Edmonton Inn — you're worked on the Norwood, Massachusetts. RON'd at Bowling Green and eventually in the circuit — well, almost, at the down­ 1967 AWNEAR. The race committee also in­ made Pompano Beach, all IFR. Also had to town Industrial Airport — but definitely cludes: Marcia Spakoski, Chairman of file to return to Worcester, Mass. Didn-t see where the action is, if you're an aviation Registration, and Loraine Jencik, Ruth much country from the air but had the fun buff. Enjoyed meeting Lucy Hailey, who in­ Crowell, Jerry Gardiner, Lauri Spence, of meeting Dot and Cliff Pulis during lunch structs and other friendly Western folk at Chris Winzer; Connie Mac Leish, Chairman stop-over in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. the Edmonton Flying Club, a fine facility of Publicity, and Claire Ball, Mary Scrib­ and all within a stone's throw from the Inn! ner, Bobbie Herbert; Nancy Tier, Chairman WESTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER A combined Chapter and Convention of Hospitality, and Teddy Kenyon, Cynthia Margaret Brown, Reporter Planning Meeting was well attended this Kemper, Nina Hetmanenko; and Bobbie This month marks the first anniversary of month at the Hyatt Regency Hotel — Herbert, Treasurer. The Civil Air Patrol has our chapter. We now have sixteen mem­ Headquarters for Convention ’72. Some of offered its assistance with mobile units and bers, more than half of whom are already the out-of-town members stayed overnight a large tent as welf as much-needed man APT and the rest are working on it, to win at the Hyatt and reported first-hand, the power. And we are blessed with Florence the Governor's Trophy as we did last year. luxurious comfort of the rooms, excellent Macfarlane, Mayor of the City of Williman­ Half of the membership is now commercial food and service ... A tour was conducted tic, who is a former Ninety-Nine and one­ or instrument rated, with two CFII’s among through the Banquet and Meeting Rooms. time contestant in the AWTAR, and, of us. Scheduled for the end of May . . the course, a local pilot. At the moment all of our thoughts and First Canadian Chapter is holding an in­ Nina Hetmanenko was our only APT actions are directed toward planning the formative Seminar on the Lycoming member this month. New England Section meeting which we Engine. A representative from Avco In­ Dana and Bobbie flew to Florida in their are hosting April 21 and 22. At the Dinner dustries, Pennsylvania, will present this in­ Bonanza with tail winds and a ground Fling on Friday evening, our speaker will be teresting session at Buttonville Airport, speed of up to 210 and from there went on Edward H. Granville, one of the five Sunday, May 28th at 1330 hrs. to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to attend their son's brothers who built the record-breaking Gee Inspired by the interest in the Governor wedding. Connie MacLeish's son, Doug, Bee airplanes that made aviation history. General's Cup Air Rally last year, Guelph appeared at the wedding as best man on He has been in aviation all of his life, and Airpark plan to hold their won. Dates June crutches, having suffered a head-on for some years has been chief of ex­ 2nd to 4th (the GGC being way out in Ver­ collision the night before. From all reports perimental production for Pratt and Whit­ non, B.C. this year) . . . Contact Judy John­ it was a beautiful wedding and a gala time ney Aircraft. Saturday morning, while we son at Guelph for more information . . . was had by all. 99 s have our business meeting, 49 1£ers Judy incidentally made her first parachute The Florida sun also attracted Peg David­ and guests will enjoy a homebuilt jump last month . . . Overheard around the son and her family who flew down in their workshop put on by Walter (Red) Maziarz, a hangar — some of our 49-1 /2ers are Cessna 205. At this w riting Bobbie Herbert long-time pilot-mechanic and member of pressing on with higher ratings — ATR's- is again on her way to Florida. EAA. He has built a fully aerobatic EAA- AND did we see Lois Apperley, the ink The MacLeishes and Herberts attended designed biplane which will be on display barely dry on her commercial license, with Operation Raincheck at MacArthur Airport, while he answers questions and gives help a Fostair Instrument Book under her arm Long Island, New York. We all thought it to those who are building, or hope to build, the other day? . . . How about a float en­ was a very worthwhile project sponsored by an airplane. dorsement? . . . Check-out on a tail- the FAA and would highly recommend it to Our speaker at the Saturday luncheon dragger? . . . This could be your year to all instrument pilots or students. will be Douglas Webster of WTIC-Hartford, become a multi-engine pilot? . . . LET'S EASTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER who will talk about Amelia Earhart and FLY! Lucille Flynn, Reporter show some rare films of her flying career. E.N.E. members have done a lot of cross­ He is a flying enthusiast who has done a lot country and cross-ocean hopping this of research on Amelia Earhart and discovered films half-forgotten in television ANNOUNCEMENT month. Georgia Pappas started it off by a trip to libraries. Future 99 Insurance Program may in­ the Grenadine Islands and a vacation in Our Dinner Flings were inaugurated last clude a Group Insurance Plan for Aircraft Greece. Our busy secretary has also been September, with John Graham, our local Insurance at reduced rates for 99 members, appointed an FAA Safety Counselor and FAA Accident Prevention Specialist as our which may be purchased through selected along with Virginia Bonesteel and Harriet first speaker. Later speakers included agents throughout the United States. An­ Michael V. Huck, AOPA s new head of Air nual Proficiency Tests will be required. Fuller, recently attended a meeting at FAA's Burlington office. The purpose was Traffic Control Department, who spoke More on this later. about his experiences with Category 2 and Susie Sewell to cooperate in the planning of the Safety 3 landings, and Albert Duncan, an air traffic Section that will be eligible for selection for pilot and Donna, that all but one of the six controller at Barnes-Westfield airport, who an A.E. Scholarship award this year. Diane persons aboard survived the crash which gave a most interesting talk on "the has amply displayed to our members and occurred during their descent for an system” and how it works. others in The Ninety-Nines her constant emergency landing. That white stuff that Margaret Mead's Air Race Clinic was thirst for the unsampled adventures and looks so pretty on the ground and held here in Amherst on March 11 and 12. education of aviating experiences. This highlights the bare tree branches during Alexandra and Sue Stidham attended from was well displayed to many as Diane em­ winter can be lethal in the air and does not this chapter, and Helen Rhodes, Ripley barked, with friend Roy Thompson, on a always give visible advance warning before Miller and Lois Auchterlonie came over coast-to-coast trip in a Piper J-3 Cub, it inflicts its fatal damage. from Eastern New England for the two day without the aid of radios and the average clinic. up-to-date equipment so many of us take The March meeting was held on a very for granted when flying. With only several snowy evening at my home, my first since I hundred hours between Diane and her was voted in as vice-chairman. Due to the friend, they very skillfully made their way, snowstorm, only five were able to come; we via road maps and sectionals, from the East had a very informal business meeting, but Coast to the West Coast, executing joyous got a great deal accomplished toward the loops as they crossed each state line Spring Section meeting. Our April meeting enroute. Since Diane’s return to Long was a "brown bag” luncheon at Alexandra Island, she has been the goodwill am­ Taylor's with a full agenda due to the sec­ bassador of aerospace education, often tion plans. Sue Stidham, the APT chairman, showing her extensive pictorial collection gave out APT pins to those who had of photos taken throughout her trip, ac­ qualified since the last meeting, and companied by a captivating narrative of her Shirley Dunlevy, our latest member, was experience. At this point, Diane looks to the congratulations on her new instrument rat­ day when she can combine her teaching ing. education talents along with her aviation skills, as a flight instructor. Our hopes are with Diane that she may be assisted to this goal by the award of an A.E. Scholarship. FLYING ACTIVITIES: April 16th (rain date April 23rd), Jane New York Duggan, Nicole Radecki, and Marilyn Hib­ WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER ner, will be flying to Orange County, New Peg Pieper, Reporter New Jersey York Airport to join the Greater New York Our April meeting was held in Elmira, Chapter for the Spot Landing Contest they N.Y. which is to be the term inus of the 1973 NEW YORK — NEW JERSEY are holding. Our gals have literally worn the Powder Puff Derby. On Friday evening, numbers off the Long Island airport run­ April 14th, the Elmira Chamber of Com­ ways while brushing up their skills for this merce hosted a cocktail party at Chemung HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER event. Watch out Greater New York Chap­ County Airport for the W.N.Y. 99's. It was a Gertrude Felsen, Reporter ter!!! delightful event which was followed by a The April meeting was held at Oneida Latest information on Angel Derby en­ film on the Powder Puff Derby. The area County Airport — a great fly-in spot but, un­ tries from our Chapter are Irene Brunks businessmen seem to be very excited and fortunately, the fates gave us a strictly IFR with Diane Tribble and Ellie McCullough enthusiastic about raising funds for the ter­ day. with Polly Duncan (of Memphis, Tenn.). minus. We had around 30 girls for the Plans were finalized for our hostessing at Meanwhile, on the AWNEAR scene, entries meeting on Saturday, April 15th. It was a Syracuse Hancock International Airport the from our Chapter to date are Marilyn Hibner pleasure to see such a nice turnout. Bar­ first stop along the way in the Angel Derby. with Naomi Best; Jane Duggan with Nicole bara Riggs, Virginia Schweizer, Betty The date is Monday, May 15 and we have Radecki; Ellie McCullough with Anna Haalsloop, Cathy Wolcott and Evelyn our fingers crossed for a CAVU day. Our Dietrich; and Irene Henry in her trusty tail- Taylor ran a good meeting. Special thanks Chapter will provide juice, coffee and dragger with a box lunch, two hard-boiled to Mr. & Mrs. Paul (Virginia) Schweizer for danish with the following job assignments eggs and a can of dry-roasted peanuts in providing glider rides for the girls and their for the hostesses: the co -p ilo t’s seat! 49 1/2ers. Welcoming Teams — Virginia Wentzel, It's obvious the Long Island gals are Marcia Gitelman, Julie Doughty and Sharon Bliss, Diane Teel, Mickey Duncan, quickly brushing the moth balls out of their Phyllis Blanchard flew in from Rochester, Gale Browniee, Audrey Stern-Montagny. aircraft and getting off the ground with the N.Y. M arcia logs around 100 hours in the Gift Table — Carole Betz, Julie Price. first signs of spring appearing. Too bad the air a year. Refreshment Table — Jane Swart, Har- gal in our cartoon didn’t have the forsight Received a card from Nell Dutcher — riette Hilliard. to resort to moth balls last fall! would you believe from the Bahamas. Hangar Entrance — Gertrude Felsen. WINTER'S CASUALTIES: The following were elected to serve the Inside Hangar Information — Eveline Thelma Baker just completing recovery W.N.Y. Chapter as follows: Chairman, Cooney. from a tangle with a scalpel-wielding Kathy Potoczak; Vice-Chairman, Jean Our talented Elaine Roehrig is making surgeon in the hospital. Valvo; Secretary-Treasurer, Peggy Pieper; the necessary signs. Minnie Osteyee is Nina Claremont on her second trip to the Membership, Ethel Fedders, and News Stop Chairman, Doris Miller, Shirley Ding- sickbed this season— this time with a slow- Reporter, Diane Mudd. man and Elaine Roehrig will act as timers. recovery illness. Diane Mudd and Shirley Hivice are Key people working on the Angel Derby Donna Flaum breaking the record for making plans for a trip to Alaska this sum­ will receive 99 Certificates of Appreciation fast recovery, after breaking and mer, in Shirley's Tri-Pacer. (e.g. Commissioner of Aviation, Tower dislocating various portions of her skeletal Diana Mudd will be sending in the news Chief, Customs, etc.) structure, during a charter flight accident from our chapter for the next couple of We are pleased to welcome into our this past winter. A brief rundown of the years. group two new members — Julie Price and accident indicated that the flight en­ My thanks to all the 99's of Western New Sharon Bliss. countered snow storms which could not be York who have cooperated with me in the LONG ISLAND CHAPTER avoided as high as 10,000 feet! First last couple of years by giving me their Marilyn P. Hibner, Reporter suspicions are that impacted snow in the news. It has been a pleasure being your A.E. SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY: fuel vent caused fuel starvation to the reporter. Now I must settle down to taking Diane Tribble of our Chapter is one of engines. It is most certainly due to the ex­ the minutes at the meetings. 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Ca 94590 WESTERN CANADIAN SECTION 242 2073 Wichita. Ks 67204 642 4542 Greater Winnipeg Chapter NORTH CENTRAL SECTION 316 838 3119 San Gabriel Valley Chapter Kehler. Katharma K (Gordon) Chicago Area Chapter Moore. Juanita (Billy Lee) Nelson. Marijane (Capt Terry A.) P.O. Box 1048 Davis. Frances 616 N Plum Highland. Ca 92346 Winkler. Mamboa. ROG 2X0 304 South Braintree Dr Newton, Ks. 67114 6414 Peacock Ave. Canada Schaumburg. II 60172 283 3977 862 5153 325 4234 Hook. Priscilla C. Snyder. Marilyn P (Dale) San Joaquin Valley Chapter NEW ENGLAND SECTION 136 McKinley 417 West Jay, Box 592 Bowden. Barbara T. (Richard B.. Jr.) Connecticut Chapter Libertyville. II. 60048 Lyons. Ks. 67554 3811 Nathan Way Scribner. Mary Edith (Charles) 312 362 0194 316 257 2267 Palo Alto. Ca. 94303 265 Fern Street Iowa Chapter Yeager. Nancy E. (Paul) 415 328 4924 W Hartford. Ct 06119 Pugel. Janet Lee (Joseph) Rt. 3 Yuma Chapter 236 1312 48 Starlite Larned. Ks 67550 Little. Dorothy (Fred T.) 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