f l w H H i w i u s OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PILOTS JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1978 OHIO -AVIATION CAREERS FOR W OMEN- THE AIRLINES ENTRANCE EXAM ............................13 HOW DO I GET THERE FROM HERE ......................11 WOMEN IN NAVAL AVIATION ..................................14 f ON THE COVER The collage on the cover is a small rep- VIEWPOINT resentation of the All-Ohio Chapter. Beginning left center and moving clock­ wise, aircraft builder, instructor, racer and RE: Ninety-Nines Safety Program educate the general public about general FBO, our 23,000 hour pilot, Dottie Ander­ aviation? Dear Editor: son climbs aboard the Pitts she built. We have a long way to go in many I feel that an error was made when much directions, but, with concentrated effort Search and Rescue is taught to CAP of the education-oriented projects were by 5000 women, the 99s should surely be cadets by Candy and Jerry Eichenberger. dropped from eligibility for the Safety able to make a dent in the ignorance of the Cadet Trena Smith has a birthday in Education points, and I’m not just saying public as to the place of genera! aviation January at which time she will celebrate by this because the Maryland Chapter won and its economic importance to our obtaining her pilot’s license and joining the award the first year it was given. The country and the world. the All-Ohio 99s. year the program was initiated it was titled Sincerely, AVIATION SAFETY/EDUCATION At the top and center are Marilynn PROGRAM which we interpreted to mean June Hanson Miller and Gayle Gorman. The Gorman (and evidently correctly so) that BOTH Maryland Chapter hangar. is easy to find at the Mansfield aviation safety a n d aviation education Airport — merely look for a totem pole ‘WO, I NEVER HEARD OF THE 99s” programs counted for creditation. with an Ohio Route 99 road sign. Have these words ever been said to you? Our chapter is active in aviation educa­ I am afraid we hear them much too often. Joan Mace, former WASP, will grad­ tion in several ways - giving an aviation Somehow, many 99s hide behind a bush uate from Ohio University in June after mini-course at schools; speaking at career instead of shining their light. spending ten years obtaining her bachelors days in schools; presenting slide talks to We have much to be proud of and degree. During all those years Joan has organizations, libraries, etc.; conducting should always use every opportunity to tell been employed by OU as a flight classes wherever the opportunity presents someone we are a 99 and what it means to instructor. itself. None- of these, according to our interpretation, would fall under any be one. I flew into an airport about 100 miles Marge and Jim Gorman built the beauti­ category on the (new) point sheet for they from my home to attend my regular are primarily aimed at educating the public ful yellow Staggerwing in which Gayle is chapter meeting. Although the weather seated. The Staggerwing has won numer­ about general aviation. had turned IFR many members were in ous trophies. Please understand that the original attendance. My husband came along with program and point system did not insti­ me and hung around the office while we Upside down or right side up, Barb gate the activities of the Maryland gathered for our meeting and lunch. A Chapter. We had already been active in Mosher not only performs at air shows in lone girl sat in the lobby and naturally my these educational efforts and decided that, her Decathlon but is busy writing and hubby started talking to her. He soon since points were being awarded, why not illustrating a book on aviation. came over to me and said, “She’s a get some credit for what we were already student pilot, grounded here due to the While Gene Damschroder tends to the doing. On the other hand, I’m confident weather.” that our efforts will continue in the future Ohio House of Representatives, Lu insures I went over and extended her an invita­ whether we receive recognition or not. that Progress Field stays in the black. tion to join us for lunch and chatted a bit It seems to me that if earning “ Brownie with her. I said, “ We are having a 99 Connie Huffman pauses briefly to pose Points” is a way to get chapters, sections, meeting.” By her blank look I knew she for pictures while on duty as an Air and individual 99s to become more aware had never heard of the 99s. She later Traffic Controller at Ohio State University of the neccessity of good public relations remarked that her flight instructor was a Airport. and publicity (both for 99s and general woman also. I looked up the instructor’s aviation) then awards should be given for name in the roster and found she was a 99. The center logo was designed three years efforts in this direction, also. If these Somehow we have to make our ago for the Buckeye Air Rally. The leaf projects cannot be feasibly combined with members w a n t to tell other women pilots and buckeyes depict the fact that Ohio is safety projects, then separate awards about the 99s. This organization has much the Buckeye state. Photos by Pfalzer. should be given. to offer to a pilot. There are benefits that It’s my contention that our organization can be found nowhere else. On the other should be leaders in dispensing hand we need the expertise and talent of information about general aviation and the every woman pilot. NEVER HESITATE 99s for THE PUBLIC’S CONSUMP­ TO SPEAK UP — LET THE WORLD TION. It seems rather ludicrous to me that KNOW YOU ARE A 99. 99 History Book Charlene Falkenberg our organization is nearly 50 years old and Have you sent in Indiana Dunes Chapter so few people even know we exist. That your biography...your picture? includes a lot of people in aviation! Two prospective members who attended our Editors Note: You are invited to share Deadline is Feb. 1, 1978 meeting today had never heard of the 99s your comments and opinions about these Send in your 100 word biography until one of our members invited them to and other matters of concern to 99s and picture depicting your favorite attend. This happens far too often! How through the 99 NEWS. Please address moment in your aviation life. Chapter many times has a new 99 proclaimed her your comments to: VIEWPOINT, c/o The history and group pictures due, too. status proudly (and rightly so!) only to be 99 NEW S, PO Box 59965, Oklahoma met with, “ What’s a 99?” City, OK 73159. Alt letters must be signed, So, I repeat, if points and awards are but names will be withheld from the answer, then why not for efforts to publication if requested. n w H H n E iu s Volume 5 Number 1 Jan-Feb 1978 L@@KING THE NINETY-NINES, INCORPORATED UP International Headquarters Terminal Drive and Amelia Earhart Lane P.O. Box 59965 W ITH LOIS Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 Return form 3579 to above address Most of the elements within the FAA have realized the tre­ 2nd Class Postage paid at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma mendous value of Ninety-Nines/FAA integrated activities and and at additional mailing offices are deeply appreciative of our dedication to aviation. Among under 2nd class publication #390740. our many activities, The Ninety-Nines have jointly sponsored or P u b lish e r ..........................................................The Ninety-Nines, Inc. actively participated in 79% of all Safety Seminars held by E d ito r ..........................................................Jan Million (405) 682-4425 Accident Prevention Specialists since the program was conceived Circulation Manager ...................................................Loretta Gragg several years ago. Headquarters Secretary ...................................... Virginia Ouaiine Again, we have been asked to demonstrate our expertise in Contributing Editors .........................Sylvia Paoli, Joan Kerwin promoting, planning and executing successful aviation pro­ Editorial Assistants Nema Masonhall. Nancy Smith grams. A new Flight Proficiency Clinic has been designed by the Advertising Manager ........................Jan Million (405) 682-4425 Plans and Programs Division of the Office of General Aviation. We have been asked to put on the first demonstration clinic to be held February 18th, 1978 at San Jose Airport. The project Special Articles and Features description is as follows: The Airlines Entrance E x a m ....................................13 A broad-based test of pilot skills and aeronautical know­ From Plane Captains to P ilo ts ............................... 14 ledge that will increase pilot awareness of air safety skills. Going to Australia? Reservations-NOW ............... 7 It will include elements from NIFA SAFECONs, NPA How Do I Get There From Here? ........................... 11 precision flying, The Powder Puff Derby and other pre­ cision navigation events. This program will consist of a Is There Space in Space for W o m en ? ..................12 one-day packaged clinic organized around basic flight WASPs Become Veterans ......................................... 9 and ground events. Between five (5) and fifty (50) pilots will be able to sign up Regular Features and participate in each clinic. Pilots will spend the day in brief­ Calendar...........................................................................4 ings, events and discussions. Accident Prevention Specialists will Chapter News ............................................................. 20 be responsible for the clinic materials, guidelines and promo­ Legislation Information............................................... 5 tion. The Ninety-Nines will sponsor the clinic and make it all Looking Up With L o is ................................................. 3 happen with complete success. There will be events in take-off NIFA Report: Victory for Top Woman Pilot 9 and landings, navigation, pre-flight, common sense airmanship View point.........................................................................2 and many other worthwhile techniques.