99s Museum of Women Pilots Celebrates Bessie’s 100th Anniversary When Bessie Coleman earned her pilot’s license on June 15, 1921 — 100 years ago — she was the first Black individual, man or women, to do so. Bessie Coleman wanted to fly, to feel the wind in her hair and on her face. She wanted…
Thanks to The Gazette for Recognizing This Program Amazing! That’s what these last few weeks have been to me. Any of you who follow my blog posts and biweekly newsletters — or who are in tune with me on Facebook — are somewhat aware of this. And my Colorado Springs friends who take The Gazette…
Saturday night, November 2, I dined with 75-plus fellow members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., the international organization of licensed women pilots. A smattering of husbands, fondly known as 49-and-a-halfs, joined us. Our host: the 99s Museum of Women Pilots (MWP), located in Oklahoma City. Our mission: to celebrate and remember the 99 women pilots who founded…
Welcome to The Forest of Friendship Atchison, Kansas, high on a bluff overlooking the west bank of the Missouri River, is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Nicknamed “Lady Lindy,” she is the aviatrix who has captured the hearts and admiration of countless women and girls over several generations — including yours truly. Because of Amelia…
My 99s Conference With Daniel July 16-21, I returned to Dayton, Ohio — my home for 36 years. A visitor this time, I was there to attend my first International Ninety-Nines conference. I took my 10-year-old grandson, Daniel, with me. Why? Like his gramma, he’s caught the aviation bug big time! The Ninety-Nines, or 99s,…
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