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and civilian general aviation is access and exposure. "There
are still not a lot of women who get involved in aviation from
a young age. Lets go where young girls are already and give
them exposure to aviation," she said. "This is why events like
EAA's WomenVenture and inspiring our young girls is so im-
portant. Given the opportunity, I think women are better pi-
lots," she said with a smile. "Research shows that men kind of
muscle it and women tend to finesse it. We're not fighting it,
we flow with it."
Creating a
Breakthrough Movement
"All of us have passions fueled by
fire inside us—those dreams and ideas
that are itching to get out."
Vernice has shaped her life and her work so that she may
serve her family and humanity using her talents and experi-
ence in the best possible ways. "I want to continue to grow my
business, and help more people," she said. "Growing online
and my coaching business will enable me to spend more time
with my family."
She considers herself lucky that she found what she calls
"umph" at a young age. "Once you've found your passion and
purpose, you've found your umph," she said. Her remarkable
accomplishments speak to the power of taking on challeng-
es, creating strategies and exceeding ambitions. "Marines
have a philosophy: Leaders are made, not born," she said.
"That's good news. It means our energy and passion can be
harnessed through discipline and practice and channeled into
action and accomplishment." She holds fast to the theory that
there is no dream out of reach. "It's really about the freedom
to do whatever the hell you want to do. Right?" ✈
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Beth E. Stanton, WAI 49924, is a competition aerobatic pilot
and president of the Northern California Chapter 38 of the In-
ternational Aerobatic Club. Beth is a writer, speaker, and en-
trepreneur. She can be reached at bethestanton@gmail.com.
FlyGirl has appeared on numerous TV and
radio shows, and regularly serves as an
expert spokesperson to a variety of media
news outlets. She appeared on The Oprah
Winfrey Show twice. Here, shortly after her
final tour of duty had ended.