Podcasts about women pilots

On Wednesday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is officially running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year. Also, Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special election in November for the 18th Congressional District, leaving some Houston residents without a representative in Congress for another seven months. And Fort Bend County Democrats are calling for County Judge KP George to resign after his arrest. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We revisit a 2019 conversation with Houston-area pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer, who made history in 1977 as part of the first all-female crew to fly for an airline.And we learn about Flex, a new play about a team of high school girls basketball players in 1997 in rural Arkansas, which is on stage at now at The Ensemble Theatre.

An aviator's journey from a former commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, flight examiner, and author. In the news, the SpaceX Starship first-stage booster returns to the launch pad, the NTSB reports on two B737s that were cleared for the same runway at the same time and the incident where an A350 clipped the tail of a CRJ-900. Also, navigating airline dress codes, an airport executive director resigns, and an air museum plans to expand. Guest Lola Reid Allin is the author of Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's Journey. She's a former commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, flight examiner, and SCUBA divemaster. Lola's work has appeared in national newspapers and publications, and in juried national and international shows. Her professional aviation affiliations include Women in Aviation International, The 99s: International Organization of Women Pilots, and the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. In her book, and with us, Lola shares personal aspects of her flying experiences and aviation career. She describes things she has learned from her student pilots, her relationships with others, the Cessna 150 she owned, and some particularly interesting flights she has piloted. Lola's story is about how learning to fly gave her wisdom and taught her to live her life. She had to defy the societal norms of the era, such as the notion that “women belong in the kitchen and the bedroom” and "they shouldn't take jobs from men who need to support their families.” An adventurer who lived with the Maya in Mexico and Belize for three years, Lola has explored more than sixty-five countries in depth. When she isn't backpacking Baffin Island, trekking the Andes or the Himalayas, forging deep into the Guatemalan jungle, summiting Kilimanjaro, or guiding a dogsled team in the Yukon, she lives with her husband of twenty-six years in a small community east of Toronto, Canada. She is a professional speaker and co-lead of the First Canadian 99s Education & Outreach Committee and for the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. Find Lola on her website, X, and Facebook. Aviation News Two planes cleared to use same runway in Nashville near-collision, NTSB says In September, Alaska Airlines Flight 369, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, was cleared for takeoff at Nashville International Airport. At the same time, Southwest Airlines Flight 2029 was cleared to cross the same runway. The Alaska Jet aborted the takeoff, which blew out the plane's tires.  The NTSB said one ground controller cleared the Southwest jet, just 23 seconds before another controller cleared the Alaska plane. Pilot of larger plane was looking away from smaller plane in Atlanta airport mishap, report says A Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air, a Delta regional subsidiary, was waiting on a taxiway. A taxiing Delta Air Lines Airbus 350 clipped the tail of the CRJ with it's wingtip, knocking the tail off the smaller plane. The NTSB preliminary report finds the CRJ stopped 56 feet (17 meters) short of the hold line painted on the taxiway. As the A350's right wing extends 106 feet (32.3 meters) from the center of the jet to tip, that 56-foot distance may have been the margin between a hit and a miss. Do Airlines Really Have Dress Codes? What to Know Every airline has a contract of carriage and these typically include a cause addressing attire. These leave a lot of discretion to the airline staff and each airline is different: Southwest Airlines: Wearing clothes that are lewd, obscene, or patently offensive. American Airlines: Dress appropriately; bare feet or offensive clothing aren't allowed. Delta Air Lines: When the passenger's conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers. United Airlines: Passengers who are barefoot, not properly clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive. Spirit Airlines: Barefoot or inadequately clothed,

Of course, we think this show is well worth the wait.  So what if it's our September show and some of the news is over a month old.  When we called our new production vendor, (yes, our production staff was re-arrested when they violated their parole), we heard the same old tired stories: Supply chain issues, product shortages, tariffs on critical components, moon phases, sunspots, artificial intelligence, and yada, yada, yada.  Anyway, sit down, strap in, put on your helmet. And hold on! Movie/TV Series: Come Fly With Me (1963) Book: Pilot Joke Book by Chester Crocker Interview: Lt. Col Rob “Waldo” Waldman-How to overcome any fear Website: Soaring-Chess in the Air/Clemens Ceipek Song: Tail Dragger/Howlin' Wolf Destination/Places to Fly To:  The 99's Museum of Women Pilots, Oklahoma City, OK Comedy/Sound: Fast Forward-Flight Attendants

Hunter Brame aka Pilot Babboo is back to school Joe about awesome lady pilots in WW2. We talk Nancy Harkness Love, Jacqueline Cochran, the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS) and so much more. art of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. buy their albums,

UNITED AIRLINE'S CEO SCOTT KIRBY recently stated he plans to train 5000 new pilots by 2030 and he wants 50% of them to be women and people of color (POC). ELON MUSK, CANDACE OWENS, and others publicly disagreed with KIRBY'S initiative by suggesting it might allow unqualified pilots into the cockpit. Special guests commercial airline pilot BRANDT HOUSE and DEI consultant LATRICE ROSS join the show to discuss if they think this DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION (DEI) initiative by KIRBY will be effective in getting more minorities and women to become commercial pilots or will the "UNQUALIFIED" stigma hurt their advancement in the industry. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America is afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/support

In this interview with helicopter pilot and author Kodey Bogart, we talk about her new picture book, Helo Girls: The Firefighting Pilot.Kodey is a decorated veteran Army Warrant Officer Medevac pilot and recipient of two Air Medals and the Sikorsky Rescue Award. She has extensive experience in a range of aviation operations, training, safety, test flight, air ambulance, and law enforcement. We spend a good portion of our interview geeking out about flying helos. The Firefighting Pilot is the first of what Kodey plans to turn into a series of picture books featuring various female pilots in diverse aviation missions. The book is available for pre-order now and launches on January 16th!https://literaryaviatrix.com/product/helo_girls_firefighting_pilot/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Kodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author: turning adversity into her superpower.   As many of us are familiar, adversity is a universal and inevitable part of life that most of us face through challenges like illness, loss, financial hardship, and the growing pains of life. Adversity is non-discriminatory, affecting all individuals regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status. No person is immune from it. While adversity introduces difficulties, it also plays a crucial role in personal growth and grit. Within society, we have witnessed how adversity drives innovation, strengthens community bonds, and enhances empathy. In the face of adversity, the history of women in aviation is a testament to resilience. Since the early days of flight, women like Élisabeth Thible, who flew in a hot air balloon in 1784, and Aida de Acosta, who in 1903 became the first woman to pilot a motorized aircraft, have been relentlessly reaching for the skies. The early 20th century saw women like Emma Lilian Todd designing successful airplanes and Georgia "Tiny" Broadwick performing parachute jumps, pushing the boundaries of what was considered possible for women at the time. Even with these successes, these pioneering women were often not considered serious aviators or contributors to the field. Despite their early involvement, women were also often restricted to working privately or in support roles in the aviation industry before 1970. Nonetheless, they were breaking records and competing in air races against men within the first two decades of powered flight. During World War II, while most female pilots were restricted from military flight, many served in auxiliary services and support roles. As time progressed, women continued to make progress, often in the background contributing greatly to our industry, with limited resources and a lack of community in their workplace.   The modern landscape for women in aviation is certainly improving with several organizations and initiatives dedicated to supporting women in the workforce, however, the data still reflects a significant gender gap. We learned from the FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board report how women make up less than 20% of the aviation workforce, with even lower representation in pilot and maintenance roles. As of 2022, women account for just 9.57% of all pilots. When we exclude student licenses, the figure drops to 6.34% for non-student female pilots. The five-year trend leading up to 2022 does show growth in the number of female pilots, but the percentage increase is modest, sometimes being referred to a flatline growth.   Reflecting on the importance of gender equality in our industry and thinking about the conversations I have had with women in the industry, I've come to believe that a significant way to better support women is by actively listening to their stories, specifically on adversity. Hearing how they've transformed challenges, failures, and difficult moments into avenues for growth not only fosters equality but also empowers the next generation, who sometimes feel the pressure to be perfect. These storied provides practical guidance and perspective on resilience and perseverance, illustrating how to rise above obstacles and advance with determination. On a personal note, when I talk about adversity during keynote presentations, I find it to be healing as I share these experiences with others.  With this, we invited Kodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Author, to be our podcast guest this week and asked her to share her story. Kodey Bogart's career journey exemplifies the enduring spirit of women in aviation, demonstrating how resilience can turn adversity into triumph. Raised in Michigan with a love for the outdoors, art, and nature, Kodey faced an unfortunate challenge in her childhood that set her on a path of service rather than setbacks. She enlisted in the military after high school, where she discovered her passion for flight. As an Army Warrant Officer and Aviator, she was recognized with two Air Medals and a Sikorsky Rescue Award for her service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Post-military, Kodey's aviation career continued as she flew over 2,500 hours of accident-free flight time, serving in air ambulance and aviation law enforcement roles. Her commitment to lifelong learning earned her a Master's in Aviation Safety from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, specializing in Helicopter Safety. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Aviation with an emphasis on Safety and teaching part-time as an Adjunct Professor at FIT, Kodey balances her academic pursuits with motherhood, community engagement and authoring a series of books to educate and inspire the youth.

In this portion of my interview with Erin Mariah Murphy about her picture book Halfway Home, she talks about her early career, learning to fly as a teenager and saving her money to pursue an aviation degree in college, where she also competed in the Air Race Classic. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this portion of my interview with retired USAF Colonel Merryl Tengesdal about her book Shatter the Sky, she talks about the physical challenges and long term physiological effects flying the U-2 had on her and her fellow Dragon Lady pilots. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this portion of my Writers' Room interview with author Kathy Mexted about her book Australian Women Pilots, she talks about learning to trust her voice, put herself into a story, and present a subject in longer form to write this collection of ten biographical sketches of pioneering women pilots throughout the last hundred years of Australian aviation history. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this portion of my interview with author Amy Goodpaster Strebe, she does a reading from her book Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of WWII. *Check out the new Literary Aviatrix Website for books, interviews, news, blogs, and the Writers' Room! Big thanks to Shaesta Waiz and Michael Wildes of the Women Soar Group for their help in bringing my vision for this site to life! *Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this portion of my interview with author Lauren Kessler, she does a reading from her book, The Happy Bottom Riding Club, that describes the 1929 Women's Transcontinental Air Race. *Check out the new Literary Aviatrix Website for books, interviews, news, blogs, and the Writers' Room! Big thanks to Shaesta Waiz and Michael Wildes of the Women Soar Group for their help in bringing my vision for this site to life! *Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Former F16 and USAF Thunderbird Demonstration Team pilot Michelle ‘MACE' Curran brings us a new picture book, UPSIDE DOWN DREAMS, available for preorder now and release on June 20, 2023, that will motivate and inspire young readers. In this interview, Michelle talks about how being a Thunderbird pilot, reaching countless young women who looked up to her, made her want to continue to inspire girls to pursue their dreams with a book that puts them at the center. We talk about how she brought this book to life, and then dive into her path to aviation and the Thunderbirds, what it was like to be on the team during Covid, and the stress of pulling nine G's for a living. In her new life, Michelle is a motivational speaker who talks about overcoming self-doubt and taking risks to fulfill your potential. Anyone who listens to this interview will be inspired, and hopefully will both buy the book for their young readers, and schedule Michelle for their next keynote event. You can find Michelle on LinkedIn, Instagram and at her website www.MACECurran.com.Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Mary Bush Shipko, author of AVIATRIX:  First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest, and the picture book Daring Mary brings us a young reader's history of the first women commercial pilots for six airlines, including her own story. Accessible for readers as young as 8-10, the book presents an honest account of the trials our pioneering women endured in pursuit of their dreams, which includes age-appropriate references to sexual harassment and pornography. Almost as inspiring as this collection of stories and how these pioneering women opened the flight deck door is the way in which Mary expresses how writing her story and sharing it with the world helped her heal from the traumas and disappointments she experienced along her journey. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this excerpt from my interview with Ann McCallum Staats about her middle-grade biography collection HighFlyers: 15 Inspiring Women Pilots and Astronauts, she introduces the book and does a reading about Army helicopter combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and U.S. Senator, Tammy Duckworth. Senator Duckworth was an Army Blackhawk pilot whose aircraft was shot down in Iraq in 2004. The crash resulted in the loss of both of her legs. She tells her story in her memoir, Every Day is a Gift. I love what Ann did in High Flyers to offer younger readers role models from diverse backgrounds in diverse areas of aviation. While the book is intended for teen readers, these short biographies are also engaging and inspiring for adults.Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In honor of the Australian Women Pilots Association conference, and my visit to meet the author this week, here is Kathy Mexted reading about Patricia Toole, who was the inspiration for her book, Australian Women Pilots: Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

 In this excerpt of my interview with Clare Mulley, she talks about how she came to write the book The Women Who Flew for Hitler: A True Story of Soaring Ambition and Searing Rivalry, which is a narrative non-fiction dual biography of Hannah Reistch and Melitta Schiller.Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

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In this except from my conversation with Retired Air Forces Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, she talks about taking off in the U2 Reconnaissance aircraft with the assistance of 'pogos' - training wheels for the wings on this bicycle-gear configured aircraft with a 103' wingspan. Meet me at the Palm Springs Air Museum Gala on February 18th, or at WAI23 in Long Beach, CA from February 23rd - 25th. Buy your tickets for the Authors Connect Reading and Reception on opening night at Bogart & Co. at the Long Beach Convention Center from 7:30-9:30pm. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Deborah Lawrie had her first flying lesson at 16, then became a flying instructor herself. But when she applied for a job as a pilot, she found herself in the fight of her life (R)

Deborah Lawrie had her first flying lesson at 16, then became a flying instructor herself. But when she applied for a job as a pilot, she found herself in the fight of her life (R)

The pre-Don't Ask Don't Tell days in the military were a challenge for members who wanted to serve their country but had to stay closeted. Even during DADT, they couldn't talk openly about their families, received no dependent benefits for their spouses, and risked their careers if they were found out. In this portion of my interview with author Julie Tizard about her book The Road to Wings, she talks about what that life was like and why it was important to her to memorialize it in her book. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this interview with Amy Shira Teitel about her book Fighting for Space: Two Pilots and Their Historic Battle for Female Spaceflight, Amy talks about whether Jerrie Cobb had a reasonable expectation that she and her cohorts who were tested for the space program by Dr. Lovelace in the 1960's had a shot at being astronauts. She also highlights how the letters between the 13 participants revealed that not everyone was on the same page in terms of hopes and expectations. If you're into mid-century space history, Amy is the host of The Vintage Space YouTube channel. Check it out! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this special episode of the Aviatrix Book Review, I talk with Lieutenant Commander Ronaqua Russell about how she found her way into Coast Guard aviation, her participation in hurricane relief efforts as an HC144 pilot (I mistakenly introduce her as an HC130 pilot at the beginning but we clear that up later), the experience of receiving the Coast Guard Air Medal at Moton Field, home of the Tuskegee Airmen, and the role mentorship has played in her success as the fifth Black female pilot in the Coast Guard. Ronnie's story was highlighted in Ann McCallum Staats' middle grade biography collection HIGH FLYERS: FIFTEEN INSPIRING WOMEN AVIATORS AND ASTRONAUTS. You can listen to my interview with Ann in Season 2, Episode 18 Links to everything including the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter.

In this interview with Naval Aviator Becky Condon, we talk about her experiences as a military pilot and one of the first 6 women airline pilots at her company. Becky is a dedicated Aviatrix Book Club member who helped pave the way for the women who came behind her. I was grateful to both celebrate her achievements and mourn her less-that-pleasant experiences. We all owe a debt to women like Becky who opened the cockpit doors to us and faced hostility and harassment to pursue their career ambition.You can find Becky at her website: https://beckycondon.com

It wasn't long ago we aired the interview with the first all-female flight crew for Air Borealis, then from the first all -female Inuit crew. Now that's a more common sight with eight female officers. We'll meet some of them on the tarmack at the Goose Bay Airport.

As a high school drop-out, I enlisted in the Coast Guard when I was 18, and was a mother, a pilot, and an O-4 before I finally decided what I was interested in studying. My experience interdicting Haitian and Cuban Migrants for over a decade made me want to understand the history and politics behind the policies I was enforcing. I finally earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Political Science online with American Military University when I was 35 years old. The next year, the Coast Guard sent me to Harvard's Kennedy School of Government to earn a Master's in Public Administration.In this episode of the Aviatrix Book Review podcast, I talk about how that experience made me reflect on what I was truly passionate about, my circle of influence, and where I thought I could really effect change, and how all of that led me to the Aviatrix Book Club and ‘Literary Aviatrix'. I also share my vision for the future and express my deep gratitude to everyone who has brought their positive energy, participation, and encouragement to this project. I am so grateful for your support and friendship, and excited to connect with more of you in the future. Shouts out to: all of our Aviatrix Writers and Aviatrix Book Club members; Women in Aviation, International; Aviation for Women Magazine editor, Kelly Murphy; A Chick in the Cockpit's Erika Armstrong; and Shaesta Waiz and Michael Wildes of the Women Soar Group.  Links to everything: https://linktr.ee/literaryaviatrix

From rowing to golf to piloting, women around the world are breaking records. We discuss some recent achievements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann McCallum Staats is a former teacher and the author of nine non-fiction books for young readers, including The Secret Life of Math; Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds; Women Heroes of the US Army: Remarkable Heroes from the American Revolution to Today; Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports; and her most recent book, High Flyers: 15 Inspiring Women Aviators and Astronauts, which launched on July 19th 2022. You can find her at her website www.AnnMcCallumbooks.com, on Instagram and Twitter @annmccallumbooks, and on Facebook @Author Ann McCallum Staats. 

Ever wonder what happens in a monthly Aviatrix Book Club Discussion? Join the Los Angeles Ninety-Nines as they host our regular book club members and special guests Elizabeth Wein and Amy Goodpaster Strebe, both of whom have researched and written about the Russian women who flew in combat during WWII. Elizabeth's A THOUSAND SISTERS was paired with Kate Quinn's THE HUNTRESS for June 2022. Join us! www.facebook.com/groups/aviatrixbookclub

Sally Smith considers the contributions made and significant firsts achieved by British women in the field of aviation, from ballooning and parachuting, to piloting airships and fixed-wing aircraft. Speaking with Emily Briffett, she highlights the extraordinary lives these pioneers led and the trials they faced in order to achieve success. (Ad) Sally Smith is the author of Magnificent Women and Flying Machines: The First 200 Years of British Women in the Sky (The History Press, 2021). Buy it now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Women-Flying-Machines-British/dp/075099746X/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Hunt, a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor. Before becoming a pilot, Alicia had a 13 year career in film, commercial work and theatre in Los Angeles. Alicia found she could never stop looking for her next gig and never turn off her phone and risk missing a call from her agent. She burnt out and planned a trip to Asia with her best friend. But the trip didn't rejuvenate Alicia, it confirmed her life needed to shift. She says, “I thought I would come back refreshed. And instead, I got back and felt a natural point of separation. It was a natural point to change my life. I was ready to find my next step.”Alicia knew she needed something hands on and very “boots on the ground”. Alicia thrives on high intensity situations and those around her offered suggestions such as becoming a surgeon, a 911 operator or a police officer. There was a very consistent theme.Alicia enlisted the help of a career counselor, and she provided some blunt analysis: “Alicia, you are a complex person. There will be no perfect fit for you. Whichever career you choose, you will be leaving large parts of yourself at the door.” During this time, Alicia heard of the pilot shortage— that there weren't enough people to fly planes, let alone women and people of color. Through twists and turns along the way, Alicia got herself into the sky and now teaches others how to fly. Alicia works to recruit women to the field and mentors both women and people of color to secure scholarships for flight school.Alicia, like other pilots, is critical of her landings. Asking herself these questions helps her to remember, perfect is not the goal: “Did you bend any metal? Did anybody get hurt? Did anybody die? No? Then it was a good landing.” For Alicia, being imperfect is part of the job.Highlights from Alicia:"I took a train all the way across China from the eastern edge of it all the way to the edge of Tibet, and made a lot of stops in between. It was incredible. And when I finished the trip, I thought I would come back and feel refreshed, it was the vacation of a lifetime. And instead, I got back and I was at a natural point of separation. It was a natural point of being ready to change my life. I was ready to find my next step.""One of the things I knew I wanted out of a new career is I wanted something high demand. I was really tired of being in a market that was saturated. And where I knew I had so much to give in that field. But so did everyone else. And I was tired of constantly pushing and pushing and pushing to look for work.""One of my favorite things about acting is how you must be present. You can't be anywhere else. You have to be completely immersed in your character in the moment and the scene and the dialogue. And it's the exact same when you're flying a plane. You can not be distracted with anything else. You need to be listening to air traffic control. You need to be ready to deliver your own line which is coming up soon. You know your traffic control talks then you talk and it's a script. Let me tell you, if you can do Shakespeare you can sure as heck can do air traffic control."Don't Miss a Beat. Follow my Instagram for news from me, Tara Beckett: https://www.instagram.com/letperfectburn/Follow Alicia Hunt on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aliciahunt1/

Less than 10 percent of airplane pilots are women. If you discount student pilots, about six percent of pilots are women. The average pilot today is a white man in his early 60s. Boeing's workforce outlook says 612,000 new pilots will be needed in commercial aviation alone over the next 20 years. That's why it's notable that three women pilots graduated last week from Eastern Mennonite University's Lancaster campus with Bachelor of Science degrees in Leadership and Organizational Management with an Aviation Concentration. Two of them are on Wednesday's Smart Talk. Ivy Kreiser and Noelle Yorgey have earned their private, Commercial and Flight Instructors certificates, with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings.. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's show: Gas prices are set to hit record highs this week thanks to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We learn why they won't be falling any time soon. Also this hour: Today is International Women's Day. So, we meet two pioneering women in Greater Houston. First, we revisit a conversation with Stephanie Hertzog about women in oil and gas leadership. The Pasadena native is CEO of Houston-based Sodexo Energy & Resources North America. Then we revisit a conversation with Lynn Rippelmeyer. The Magnolia resident was the first female pilot to fly a Boeing 747 and the first female to captain a 747 transatlantic flight. Then, we discuss why formerly churchgoing, Southern Republican women who become atheists probably aren't talking about it, according to new research from Rice University and West Virginia University. And they say write what you know. So, that might explain why Houston novelist Jennifer Murphy wrote a new tale about a painter and her daughter on the run from a man...who might not even be real. She knows about painting, having earned an MFA in it. And she knows about being a single mother. She tells us how both factored into the new novel Scarlet in Blue. She has an event at Murder by the Book Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

My guest speaks to her childhood home, and her piloting feats, Earhart was known for encouraging women to reject constrictive social norms and to pursue numerous opportunities, especially in the field of aviation. In 1929 she helped found an organization of female pilots that later became known as the Ninety-Nines. Earhart served as its first president. In addition, she debuted a functional clothing line in 1933, which was designed “for the woman who lives actively.” In addition, my guest speaks to the latest on her disappearance. www.ameliaearhartmuseum.orghttps://www.yourlotandparcel.org

SHATTER THE SKY is the Aviatrix Book Club discussion book for January 2022. In this interview with Col. Merryl Tengesdal, USAF (ret.), the first and only Black woman to fly the U2 reconnaissance plane and a contestant on the reality televisions series TOUGH AS NAILS, we talk about growing up in the Bronx, her start in aviation with the Navy, flying H60 helicopters at sea, challenges with supervisors, the difference in Navy and Air Force aviation cultures, the importance of mentoring and how to find mentors, flying the U2 and how to become a U2 pilot, parenting and how it affects career choices, the journey of fostering to adoption, participating in  TOUGH AS NAILS, and transition from the military to civilian life.You can find an article I wrote about her on the Aviatrix Book Review website https://aviatrixbookreview.com/blog/You can find her at her website https://merryltengesdal.com

In this interview with retired Air Force Colonel and airline pilot, Julie Tizard, we talk about her flying careers and her book, THE ROAD TO WINGS, a lesbian romance novel set in Air Force Flight Training in the early 1990s. This book is the Aviatrix Book Club discussion book for December 2021. It incorporates the intensity of military flight training from both the student's and instructor's perspectives and the high stakes of same-sex relationships in the military at the time. 

In this interview with author Kristin L. Gray, she talks about her middle-grade novel THE AMELIA SIX: AN AMELIA EARHART MYSTERY. Set in Amelia Earhart's childhood home, this is a fun read for ages 8-12 that incorporates quirky characters, fun facts about Amelia, and the rich history of the Ninety-Nines. It's also a great book for promoting STEM with young girls and boys (my 9-year-old son loved it.)The blurb: Amelia Earhart's famous aviator goggles go missing and eleven-year-old Millie has to find them before the night is over in this girl-powered middle grade mystery.Eleven-year-old Amelia Ashford—Millie to her friends (if she had any, that is)—doesn't realize just how much adventure awaits her when she's given the opportunity of a lifetime: to spend the night in Amelia Earhart's childhood home with five other girls. Make that five strangers. But Millie's mom is a pilot like the famous Amelia, and Millie would love to have something to write to her about…if only she had her address.Once at Amelia's house in Atchison, Kansas, Millie stumbles upon a display of Amelia's famous flight goggles. She can't believe her good luck, since they're about to be relocated to a fancy museum in Washington, DC. But her luck changes quickly when the goggles disappear, and Millie was the last to see them. Soon, fingers are pointing in all directions, and someone falls strangely ill. Suddenly, a fun night of scavenger hunts and sweets takes a nosedive and the girls aren't sure who to trust. With a blizzard raging outside and a house full of suspects, the girls have no choice but to band together. It's up to the Amelia Six to find the culprit and return the goggles to their rightful place. Or the next body to collapse could be one of theirs. Be sure to check out Kristin's other books: VELONIA BEEBE TAKES CHARGE (middle-grade fiction), KOALA IS NOT A BEAR (picture book), and ROVER THROWS A PARTY (picture book).  

Welcome to episode fourteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. It's Aviation History Month so this week, we're talking about women's contribution to the air services in Britain and the United States. That includes the Women's Royal Air Force, the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, the Air Transport Auxiliary, the Women's Flying Training Detachment, the Women's Auxiliary Flying Squadron, the Women's Air Service Pilots, and Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service. Maggie Mahoney's story is featured in our book, "DBE Members Share Their Memories of World War II" and is read here by PJ Schaefer (Sir James M. Barrie - Ohio).For more information about Illinois' Holiday Tea, or to buy tickets, visit:https://dbeillinois.org/shop/ols/products/holiday-tea-celebration?fbclid=IwAR076RzpbQGd-at12sAXOA6_3bFGnsc0OPo6fLIyHiJkJUyhD79T_DkYmoA If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org.You can follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/dbenationalInstagram: @dbenational1909Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenationalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLgThe Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. We are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

Our guest this week is Erika Armstrong. With a following of over 400,000 aviation enthusiasts, Erika is a pilot, VP of Business for Advanced Aircrew Academy, and Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. In 2000, Armstrong released her first book, “A Chick in the Cockpit”, where she shares her life journey in becoming a pilot and the adventures she has had along the way. She is currently working on a second book, The Art of Being a Pilot, which will hit the bookshelves soon. In addition to her incredible career, Erika is a mother of two and an advocate for women in aviation. At her core, she loves aviation and is an inspiration to women. In this podcast conversation, Erika talks to me about the cost of being a woman.

Mic check, how do you copy?This era is proving to be pivotal for women, as we are speaking up, taking action and challenging the norms and expectations that society has set forth for us. Yep, I said it, norms and expectations that have been set up for us! Take a moment and think about all of the powerful movements that are on the rise to empower women- women who are at home (shout out to the mamas), in the corporate world, Hollywood, women of color, along with women in STEM. And we cannot afford for aviation to miss this opportunity!It is time for us women to get together and surface some of the long-standing challenges we face in our beloved industry. And just to be clear, men, you are our allies. This podcast is for you too!AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting women in aviation together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Our podcast guests come from all over the world and they are redefining what it means to be a woman in aviation, on our terms, using our language, and sharing the expectations we have for ourselves. With our passion for flight at the forefront of every conversation, get ready to be inspired, supported, understood, and accepted for who you are and your place in aviation. It is hard to be vulnerable in aviation, let alone be heard. Let's change the narrative and AVIATE! My name is Shaesta and I hope you will join the conversation with me. 

Join the conversation with Cathy Fraser (Northern Lights Aero Foundation), Sophia Wells (Elevate Aviation), Kim Winsor (The Ninety-Nines, Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots), Iris Dias (Canadian Women in Aviation), and Kristin Long (Women in Aviation International and Girls in Aviation Day) - on the initiatives that are taking place in Canada to inspire and attract Canadian Women in Aviation.

Kathy does some readings from her book about ten Australian women aviation pioneers, and talks about writing this gorgeous book that every aviator should read. 

In this interview, author Sarah Byrn Rickman shares the history of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the Women Air Service Pilots who flew for the U.S. during World War II. Sarah has immersed herself with the remaining  WAFS and WASP for over twenty years through the fortune of her connection with the International Women's Air and Space Museum. She arrived in their midst as an established journalist, and has made it her mission to preserve their stories for posterity. She has published ten books so far featuring these amazing stories. Her knowledge is so vast and so deep that we talked for over two hours. I did my best to edit this to an hour, with one interruption for an editorial note. She's written many smaller pieces about the WAFS and WASP, which you can find in her blog at www.sarahbyrnrickman.com

Deborah Lawrie had her first flying lesson at 16, then became a flying instructor herself. But when she applied for a job as a pilot, she found herself in the fight of her life

Deborah Lawrie had her first flying lesson at 16, then became a flying instructor herself. But when she applied for a job as a pilot, she found herself in the fight of her life

While SB 634 passed through the Senate and on to the House by a vote of 25-21, it was much closer than many thought possible and had strong bipartisan opposition. OEA legislative guru, Amanda Ewing, returns to explain why this is a direct result of your advocacy and how it will affect the bill's perception as it moves through the legislative process. We also break down HB 2701, another terrible voucher bill, and where it stands currently in the state's lower house. Please visit okea.org/2021session to find out what actions you can take to help. Fried Okra then kicks off Women's History Month with Shaylyn Sawyer and Lisa Cotham of the 99s Museum of Women Pilots. They shine a spotlight on one of Oklahoma City's hidden gems and how educators can take advantage of their museum through field trips, virtual tours, and even a traveling trunk full of exhibits and curriculum for all ages.

Welcome to March—Women’s History Month! In this interview, I talk with NYT #1 Best-Seller, Elizabeth Wein, about her flying adventures, her books, and the history of the women who flew their countries during WWII on the European Front, including the British Air Transport Auxiliary, the Russian Night Witches, and the Luftwaffe test pilots. You can find her many books on her website, www.elizabethwein.com and hundreds of books featuring women in aviation history on the Aviatrix Book Review website www.aviatrixbookreview.com.In addition to the many books written about the Russian Night Witches, for a lively and engaging audio presentation of this history, I highly recommend The Night Witches podcast Episode 8 of the Women of War Podcast, is also excellent

Amazing true stories of Australian woman pilots, predicting air travel recovery, airline demand shifts, flying on the jetstream, USAF tankers, disappearing cabin crew, Alaska Airlines sweepstakes for lovers.

Welcome to Episode 15 of Up and Away, the Australian aviation podcast!This episode is the final episode of Season 1 of the show! It’s been an absolute pleasure making this show for you all this year, and I can’t wait to get even more Australian aviation content out to you all next year!This episode I'm joined by RACQ LifeFlight helicopter pilot Natalie White! Prior to LifeFlight, Nat’s amazing career began in the Royal Australian Navy, where she first learnt to fly. We talk about what it’s like flying helicopters, her recent experience flying for LifeFlight, as well as her vast range of operations she has undertaken while in the Navy flying the MRH90, including search and rescue, medevac, as well as humanitarian and disaster relief operations both here in Australia and overseas.Thanks so much to all of you for your support this season, your positivity and engagement as listeners of the show has been overwhelming. I would like to thank all of my guests this season: Barrie Rogers, Dan Bolton, Simon Burke, Shelley Ross, Tim Howes, Deborah Lawrie, Craig ‘Wilco’ Wilcockson, Steve Hitchen, Bevan Anderson, Jeremy Sequeira, Kathy Mexted, Stefan Drury, Marija Jovanovich, Steve Vissher and Grant McHerron, and of course Natalie White, because without you all, there would be no show, and the show is all about you and your amazing stories. Thank you.Don’t forget to subscribe, as well as follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and if you love the show, please leave us a review!

Packed with drama, adventure and sometimes heartbreak, Australian Women Pilots is a riveting salute to those women who refused to keep their feet on the ground. From pioneering and outback flights to delivering Spitfires or tackling the jungles of New Guinea, Australian Women Pilots tells of ten Australians with extraordinary stories. Women have been flying since the early days of aviation but, with a few notable exceptions, they have rarely been visible or well known. Kathy Mexted shares the feats of trailblazers like Nancy Bird Walton, Deborah Wardley, who was told by Ansett that women couldn’t be pilots, and Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly solo around the world. Others are less known but their stories are just as extraordinary – pilots involved with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary, the RAAF, aerial agriculture or long-range ferrying. Kathy Mexted is a writer, photographer and editor of Airsport magazine. She learned to fly thirty years ago and flies light planes from her farm in Victoria.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Mexted with true stories of extraordinary Australian women compelled to take to the skies in Spitfires, Tiger Moths, Cessnas and fighter jets

Kathy Mexted with true stories of extraordinary Australian women compelled to take to the skies in Spitfires, Tiger Moths, Cessnas and fighter jets

Mat speaks to author Kathy Mexted about her new book, Australian Women Pilots, and the incredible tales of daring and adventure that define Australia's female aviators. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Kathy Mexted Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast!

The Government comes under pressure to lift Australia's climate commitments after Joe Biden's election victory. Inside the vast international terror network known as 'Operation Condor'. And the trailblazing Australian women who couldn't keep their feet on the ground.

Katherine Sharp Landdeck is here to tell us all about the WASPs, the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. She's the author of 'The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.' She goes beyond some of the familiar figures like Jackie Cochran and Nancy Love to tell us about other, lesser-known women in the program. And of course, we will talk about Walt Disney, because Brian will find a way!

Welcome to Episode 11 of Up and Away, the Australian aviation Podcast!On this week’s show we have author and aviation writer, Kathy Mexted!Kathy has written a brilliant new book entitled ‘Australian Women Pilots’ that shares the unique stories of 10 women aviators spanning the past century. Some of the stories include early aviation pioneer Nancy Bird Walton, Australia’s first woman airline pilot Deborah Lawrie, Gaby Kennard who was the first Australian woman to circumnavigate the globe solo, to ag pilot Georgia Maxwell, and more!I’ve been lucky enough to read it, and it’s a fun and exciting book with some great adventures and it will leave you wanting more. So I encourage you all to pre-order a copy from your local bookstore, or online.Meanwhile, have a listen to my chat with Kathy. We talk all about the book and her life as a pilot and aviation writer so far. Trust me, we didn’t put in any spoilers!I’m also excited to announce I will be hosting the online book launch party on the 1st of November! So we hope to see you there. There is a link to this and to order the book below!Book Launch Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/369341030853970/Order a copy of ‘Australian Women Pilots’ here:Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australian-women-pilots-kathy-mexted/book/9781742236971.htmlDymocks: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/australian-women-pilots-by-kathy-mexted-9781742236971Don’t forget to subscribe, as well as follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and if you love the show, please leave us a review!

I sit down with 787 pilot Donna Miller to talk about her journey from flying lessons in Korea to flying one of the most advanced aircraft in the world.  Starting with equating finances and purchases to literal minutes of flying time, then flying and unloading car parts in Mexico during the week and skydivers on the weekend.  Chipping away and continually driving towards becoming an airline pilot - only a few months before September 11, 2001.   Donna then tells amazing stories about meeting and flying some of the largest legends in aviation:  Elray Jeppesen father of modern aviation charts,  Louie Zamparini - subject of Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken, Emily Warner, first woman captain of a US airline, Bob Guilliland, the first pilot of the SR71 Blackbird, Eileen Collins, first woman commander of the Space Shuttle - and the story of one amazing necklace, and Neil Armstrong.  Yes, that Neil Armstrong. Donna is a member of and author for the 99's (International Organization of Women Pilots), Women in Aviation, ISA+21, the Experimental Aircraft Association.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode: 1813 Raymonde de Laroche, a brief bright flame.  Today, the first woman pilot.

In this episode, Amelia visits the 99s Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma City to speak with Shaylyn Sawyer, the museum manager. They discuss the global history of women in aviation, how the 99s has empowered women pilots for 90 years (!!), and why the field is still so male-dominated.Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia's next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, Amelia visits the 99s Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma City to speak with Shaylyn Sawyer, the museum manager. They discuss the global history of women in aviation, how the 99s has empowered women pilots for 90 years (!!), and why the field is still so male-dominated.Follow:The 99s Museum of Women Pilots on their website and FacebookThe 99s organization on their website and FacebookFifty Feminist States on Instagram and iTunes Links from the episode:Statistics of women in aviation careers 

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Only 7 percent of pilots are women, and the new documentary series “With the Wind and the Stars” tells the stories of three women pilots in a male-dominated field. We talk with director Rachel Bracker and Canadian pilot Teara Fraser.

Ninety years ago, daring air races across the U.S. routinely attracted crowds that would dwarf attendance at spectacles such as the Super Bowl today. “I’m talking about a half million people – paying customers – during the Great Depression coming out to watch races over the course of a weekend,” Keith O’Brien said during Friday’s St. Louis on the Air. “An additional half million would watch for free from the hoods of their automobiles parked on nearby highways … in this little window of time, air racing was one of the most popular sports in America.” The pilots vying for the prize were usually men, and the few women pilots were often ridiculed – until they combined forces to break down barriers and make aviation history.

"Aviation, this young modern giant, exemplifies the possible relationship of women and the creations of science. Although women have not taken full advantage of its use and benefits, air travel is as available to them as to men." Welcome back to Vanished: Amelia Earhart. Tonight I take a little break from the midwest and travel to Morro Bay, California; one of my very favorite spots in the world. When we started this series there was never a question as to whether or not we'd discuss an organization that Amelia Earhart held very close to her heart. We just had to get the right people to do it, and tonight we have them. While the show thus far has covered all of the ways that Amelia Earhart was different from her fellow colleagues, tonight, I thought we'd try a different approach. After all, during the golden age of aviation, there was one organization that brought all of the pioneering women of aviation together for a greater cause. Well...ninety-nine of them at least.  SHOW NOTES The official website for the Ninety-Nines (https://www.ninety-nines.org/) The official website for the "Museum of Women Pilots" (https://museumofwomenpilots.org/) in Oklahoma City  The official website for the "Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (https://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/) " in Atchison The official website for the "International Forest of Friendship (http://www.ifof.org/) " in Atchison The official website for the WASP (https://waspmuseum.org/) (Women Air Force Service Pilots)  Jackie Cochran @ Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Cochran)   The Ninety-Nines @ Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninety-Nines) "Vanished: Amelia Earhart" was recorded in its entirety by the Zoom H1N microphone. Get yours here (https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h1n-handy-recorder) . A special thank you to Drew Hannush from the "Travel Fuels Life (https://www.travelfuelslife.com/) " podcast for recording tonight's exit script

Only 0.2% of the U.S. population are certificated pilots… and out of those pilots, only about 6% are female. Since the days of Amelia Earhart, this select group of women pilots have joined together for networking, encouragement, training, and busting through any stereotypes in this male-dominated industry of aviation. Today on the podcast we have the honor of introducing you to three women who live on Maui and are members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Int’l Organization of Women Pilots. We’ve asked them to share a little about their flying experiences, what being a part of the 99s means to them, and of course, their favorite things to do on Maui.   Resources https://www.flymauihi.com/   https://www.ninety-nines.org/   https://www.wai.org/   https://www.airraceclassic.org/   Anita White, the “Aviator Agent” https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-3018-4027421/anita-white   Follow these organizations on social media: IG: @theninetyninesinc & @womeninaviation Twitter: @TheNinetyNines & @WomenInAviation Facebook: @99sinc, @aloha99s, & @WomenInAviationIntl   What’s Next? COMMENT on www.flymauihi.com FOLLOW us on social media at @flymauihi, @johncaubble, @lcaubble SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or your favorite podcast provider  

This week on the What's In The Queue Podcast, we're chatting about the 2018 Netflix original documentary from directors David Sington and Heather Walsh, "Mercury 13"! Do you want to feel insprired? Do you want to cry a little? Do you want to feel a fiery, rightous anger at the injustices of strong women held back by weak men? Then go watch this doc! Then come listen to us chat about these wonderful women who were tested to see if they were good enough to go to space, deemed ready, and told no by the men in charge of the United States' manned space flight program. It's a beautiful and inspriring documentary and we hope you go watch it. Hey! Have you seen a documentary that you think we'd like? We're always looking for suggestions for something new to watch. Let us know! Drop us a line at whatsinthequeue@gmail.com. Wanna be Internet Best Friends with us? Join us on the socials. Find us on the Big 3: @whatsinthequeue

Women and Words Overview 4 -10 August, 2018 Andi is on the road yet again, but would like to report that one of her flights had a really hot crew AND a woman pilot (which just makes things even hotter). Both Jove and Andi got weepy over Lynette Mae’s blog regarding her campaign and then they  talked about writing process (WHAT?) which ended up going into a long discussion about taking care of your mental health and depression among creatives. Also, Fiona Zedde is in Paris. AGAIN. 4 Aug.:  Women and Wordster Ann Etter was out doing cool things like sea kayaking with her family (go see the photos!), but she did have a few books to recommend. Women and Words link HERE   5 Aug.: Author Rebecca Langham stopped by to chat up her latest releases, the sci fi book Beneath the Surface (as Rebecca Langham) and the Australian-set romance, Riding the Track (as Kara Ripley). Women and Words link HERE Rebecca Langham’s website   6 Aug.: Author and Women and Wordster Lynette Mae gave us an update on her campaigning as a political candidate in Pennsylvania, especially with regard to anti-trans pushback in a local school. Women and Words link HERE If you’d like to find out more about her campaign, here’s her website   7 Aug.: Author and Women and Wordster Penny Mickelbury asks how, given all we know about the cray in the current administration, people can still support it (and basically, nobody can figure it out…) Women and Words link HERE Penny Mickelbury’s website   8 Aug.: Writer and Women and Wordster Val Agab is trying to figure out how to get that writing in, because it’s not writer’s block if you’re really busy. RIGHT? RIGHT???? Women and Words link HERE Find Val on Tumblr   9 Aug.: Author and Women and Wordster Fiona Zedde is in Paris, doing some writerly things but also wandering (go check out the photos!). Women and Words link HERE Fiona Zedde’s website   10 Aug.: Author Alison Solomon stopped by to let people know about Readout 2019, in Gulfport Florida. It happens in February, and it’s LGBTQ books. If you’re an author and you’d like to do a reading, check the blog for deets. Women and Words link HERE Readout info   And if you have any info about upcoming events or submissions, drop us a line at the Contact page!

Elsie MacGill was a woman of unusual capability and resilience. Born in Vancouver on March 27, 1905, she was the first woman to graduate with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Toronto, then the first woman to receive her masters in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan. Although she contracted polio the same year, the determined young engineer defied the odds and taught herself to walk with two metal canes. She went on to become the first woman to design and test aircraft. Though her disability prevented her from becoming a pilot, she insisted on being a passenger on all test flights to better understand the planes’ performance. During World War II, MacGill became chief engineer of the Hawker Hurricane, a fighter plane used during the Battle of Britain. In 1943, MacGill married William Soulsby, moved to Toronto and started her own consulting firm. Beyond work, MacGill became an author and actively supported women in business. Among her numerous honours were the Order of Canada, the 1967 centennial medal and the Amelia Earhart medal from the International Association of Women Pilots. She was also inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame and the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame. She died in 1980 at the age of 75. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women Pilots in WWII with Film Maker Jill Bond.

MayCay Beeler is a spirited vivacious American aviatrix, record breaking pilot, best-selling multi award-winning author, television personality, veteran TV host/producer/journalist, spokesperson, and active FAA Certified Flight Instructor with a passion for all things flying. Born in our Nation's Capitol, MayCay grew up in the Washington metro area. After a brief stint as a cowgirl working summer jobs in Wyoming, attending Montana State University, and graduating from the University of Kentucky, MayCay found her niche on the small screen and in the big sky. Her television broadcasting career began as a co-host for the nationally syndicated TV show PM Magazine at WATE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her flying career took flight from these same roots. With an extensive career in television, MayCay has worked for every major network affiliate as on-camera talent in TV news and entertainment. Readers of a local newspaper voted MayCay their "Favorite TV/Radio Personality" in a Charlotte area "best of" poll. Additionally, MayCay has worked as a TV news weather anchor for the ABC and NBC-TV stations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. MayCay's knowledge of weather comes first hand from her flying career. She is a licensed Airline Transport Pilot and FAA Certified Flight Instructor. She set world aviation records in the experimental Questair Venture aircraft. MayCay has been named FAA Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year for the southern United States. She is a member and former chapter chairman of The Kitty Hawk Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots. MayCay represents Greensboro, North Carolina's Piedmont Triad International Airport as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Support Network volunteer. Additionally, she has served as an AOPA seminar instructor pilot traveling the nation for the Air Safety Foundation. MayCay is a former charter pilot and applicant in NASA's Journalist-in-Space Project. An avid proponent of learning to fly, MayCay is the creator of The Diva Flight Experience, which empowers women through aviation. MayCay has produced numerous TV features on aviation, including her personal accounts of flying with General Chuck Yeager; and Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager of Voyager fame. Her many adventures in television include initially learning to fly for a TV assignment; competing in the Air Race Classic- an all-women's transcontinental air race; and skydiving with the Navy Seals.  

Amelia Earhart pt. 1

Amelia Earhart pt. 2

One of only 25 women who qualified as pilots for the original Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, Florene Miller Watson discusses her experiences before, during and after World War II. She served as a flight instructor and taught men to fly in the War Training Program in Texas and was later made the commanding officer over the WAFS-WASPs stationed at Love Field, Texas. When WWII was finally over, Watson had flown every fighter, cargo plane, bomber and training aircraft in the Air Corps inventory.

Jacque Boyd, long time Ninety-Nine member and co-chair of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, tells you everything you need to know to become a member and qualify for amazing scholarships and mentoring. Even student pilots shouldn't wait to join as they can qualify for scholarships too! There is also funding for non-pilots doing research in an applicable field. Don't wait to listen and join!

Our guest for this episode is Neelam Mathews. Based in Delhi, India, Neelam has been writing about Asian aviation and beyond for over a decade. She has done long stretches of writing for Aviation Week, AIN, Janes Airports, and is now a contributor to Runway Girl Network.

Ramona Cox, also known as Skychick, is a world-class adventurer. She is best known for her 3-month SOLO flying adventures into some of the most remote and challenging off-road airports in North America. Packing her airplane with a kayak, motorized bike, solar-powered mobile office, satellite phone and weapons, she has dodged bear and mountain lion while exploring extreme wilderness areas. Aside from flying, Ramona is one of few civilian female pilots qualified to fly in a tight (Blue Angels) style formation. As an underwater videographer and digital editor, she has traveled the world to film unusual sea life including schooling hammerheads in Costa Rica, whalesharks in the Galapagos and giant mantas in Micronesia. She produced two DVD's on Aviation in China and has been featured on Time Warner Cable, CNN, America Online and in numerous newspaper and magazine publications. As a professional speaker, she uses her adventures as a metaphor to overcoming the challenges of daily life. Having lost her mother to cancer at the age of 10, Ramona learned early on that each moment is precious and has spent her life encouraging others to pursue their passions and live their dreams. Ramona is a Board member of the Aero Club of Southern California and has raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society and Redondo Beach Wellness Community. For a sneak peek into the world of adventure, check out her website at: www.skychickadventures.com Check her out! http://www.skychickadventures.com/gallery/1/slideshow.htm?1-true Meet her on Sunday, R.S.V.P. www.AnEmpoweredWoman.com/SecondSunday

When they say the sky's the limit, here's a member who lives it. Ramona Cox, also known as Skychick, is a world-class adventurer. She is best known for her 3-month SOLO flying adventures into some of the most remote and challenging off-road airports in North America. Packing her airplane with a kayak, motorized bike, solar-powered mobile office, satellite phone and weapons, she has dodged bear and mountain lion while exploring extreme wilderness areas. Aside from flying, Ramona is one of few civilian female pilots qualified to fly in a tight (Blue Angels) style formation. As an underwater videographer and digital editor, she has traveled the world to film unusual sea life including schooling hammerheads in Costa Rica, whalesharks in the Galapagos and giant mantas in Micronesia. She produced two DVD’s on Aviation in China and has been featured on Time Warner Cable, CNN, America Online and in numerous newspaper and magazine publications. As a professional speaker, she uses her adventures as a metaphor to overcoming the challenges of daily life. Having lost her mother to cancer at the age of 10, Ramona learned early on that each moment is precious and has spent her life encouraging others to pursue their passions and live their dreams. Ramona is a Board member of the Aero Club of Southern California and has raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society and Redondo Beach Wellness Community. For a sneak peek into the world of adventure, check out her website at: www.skychickadventures.com