Aviation for Women

MAY-JUN 2017

Aviation for Women is the flagship member publication of Women in Aviation International. Articles feature women who have made aviation history, professional development ideas, and current-topic articles.

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26 Aviation forWomen M A Y / J U N E 2 0 1 7 Honoring the Pioneers Reaching the Public One of the highlights was the closing ban- quet to induct this year's Pioneer Hall of Fame members. With more than a thou- sand in attendance, the evening honored the First Class of Women Naval Aviators; Elizabeth "Betty" Everts Greene, co-founder of Missionary Aviation Fellowship; and Lt. General Stayce Harris, the highest-ranking African-American female military pilot in all the United States armed forces. The program also included the final scholarship awards of the conference including type ratings and other flight training scholarships (from recreational and sport pilot to commercial and CFI certificates), as well as other avia- tion scholarships in areas including mainte- nance, engineering, management, and more. First Class of Women Naval Aviators and their escorts Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris Norman Greene, nephew of BeƩy Greene For the first time, two special sessions offered attendees and the local community to learn more about flying. Longtime instructors John and Martha King hosted "The Excitement of Flying" open session on Saturday morning, and with the help of a number of certified instructors answered questions about getting started in flying and how to finance training. Meanwhile, AOPA spoke to airline pilots wanting to return to their general aviation roots during its "Back To Your Roots" session and provided tips on ways to get back into the sky in small airplanes. PHOTOS BY JOHN RIEDEL K ATIE PRIBYL KELLY MURPHY

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