Aviation for Women

MAR-APR 2016

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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32 Aviation forWomen 2 7 T H A N N U A L I N T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N I N A V I A T I O N C O N F E R E N C E F R I D A Y E D U C A T I O N S E S S I O N S Friday sessions sponsored by Lockheed Martn 4:15–5:15 p.m. RYMAN BALLROOM A ADS-B: What Pilots Need to Know Jessica Koss ADS-B compliancy for pilots and aircraf owners is right around the corner. ADS-B adds to situatonal awareness with weather and trafc informaton, but its benefts and limitatons are ofen misunderstood. Enhance your fying by understanding how ADS-B can beneft you, what ADS- B soluton best fts your needs, and how the devices can provide you with even more informaton in the cockpit. TENNESSEE A Leadership Lessons From the Top Nancy Nix, Moderator Panelists: Lynda Cofman, Ann M. Drake, Alex Marren, Sandra Pineau-Boddison In this session, C-level female leaders will share person- al stories and lessons learned from their journeys to the top. They will highlight obstacles faced along the way and share strategies aspiring leaders can adopt to advance their own careers. TENNESSEE B 10 Steps to Financial Success Trysh Olson We all measure fnancial success diferently, but all paths require discipline and goals. Learn actonable ways to per- sonal fnancial control including developing a spending plan, creatng objectves, weighing insurance needs, and other tools that will help you get on the road to personal fnancial success. TENNESSEE D Résumés That Speak the Language Amy Kienast Your résumé is just one in thousands in a pool of appli- cants all vying for the same positon. How do you get yours in the hands of the recruiter before everyone else? We'll discuss critcal parts of an aviaton résumé and lay- out suggestons. A handout will be provided with addi- tonal tps. Bring a copy of your résumé to the workshop. LINCOLN A Status of Women Faculty in Four-Year Aviaton Higher Educaton Programs Dr. Rene Herron, Linda Weiland The level of women's involvement in aviaton higher edu- caton has increased in comparison to the fndings of four out of fve previous studies on this subject and has re- mained stable. This session will discuss the research done to evaluate the trends in partcipaton by women in post- secondary aviaton programs in the United States both at the student and faculty levels. LINCOLN E The Top 25 Pilot Mistakes Gary Reeves These are the mistakes that good pilots contnue to make on a regular basis. We will hold an open discussion on the three main reasons they happen and how to prevent them. JACKSON B Angels Three: The Karen Perry Story Karen Perry No mater life's challenges, Karen Perry always pulls her- self up by her high heels and keeps moving forward. The worst moment of her life occurred November 23, 2011, when Karen's three children, Morgan, aged 9; Logan, 8; and Luke, 6; along with their father and two other men, were killed in a fight that lasted only six minutes. JACKSON F Unmanned Aviaton—A Viable Career Path for the Professional Pilot Capt. Vince Donohue, Kyoko Kimura Unmanned aviaton presents an amazing opportunity for professional pilots to tap into this job market for additon- al income or as an alternatve career. We will discuss regu- latons, qualifcatons, training, jobs, careers, and pay. WASHINGTON B WASP of World War II Moderator: Kate Landdeck Panel: Bee Haydu, Dawn Seymour, Florence Shutsy-Reynolds Hear several members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots share their stories in their own words in this unique panel presentaton. FRIDAY 1:45–2:45 p.m. RYMAN BALLROOM A Health and Fitness TENNESSEE A Corporate Aviaton TENNESSEE B Generatonal Diversity TENNESSEE D Flight-Plan Your Life Plan LINCOLN A The Story-Keepers LINCOLN E Aviaton Outreach JACKSON B Self-Esteem, Self-Defense JACKSON F Troubleshootng WASHINGTON B Machado Defensive Flying JACKSON C Families in Flight 3:00–4:00 p.m. RYMAN BALLROOM A Collegiate Workshop TENNESSEE A Airline Pilot Panel TENNESSEE B Aviaton Law TENNESSEE D Wildly Improbable Goals LINCOLN A Air Force Reserve Pilot LINCOLN E Career Mapping JACKSON B AeroInnovate JACKSON F Upset Preventon WASHINGTON B Building a Plan 4:15–5:15 p.m. RYMAN BALLROOM A ADS-B TENNESSEE A Leadership Lessons TENNESSEE B Financial Success TENNESSEE D Résumés LINCOLN A Status of Women Faculty LINCOLN E 25 Pilot Mistakes JACKSON B Angels Three JACKSON F Unmanned Aviaton WASHINGTON B WASP of World War II

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