Eight members of the Alabama International
Organization of Women Pilots attended a Biloxi Gulf Coast Fall Section meeting
hosted by the Mississippi Chapter. Almost fifty members from southeastern states
were represented at the event last weekend.
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-Ninety Nine members tour Keesler Air Force Base and met the Hurricane Hunters and the C-130J, AlabamaAviator image-
Educational opportunities focused on Aerospace and Military facilities. Keesler Air Force Base presented the Hurricane Hunters with a tour of the C-130J on base and one of only 15 full motion simulators for the aircraft. In addition, instructors for the Air Traffic Control School guided tours and discussion about the curriculum and graduates. Other stops included the Infinity Science Center and Stennis Space Center with a tour of Aerojet Rocketdyne assembly facility. Lastly, at the Shade Tree airport, the group enjoyed a cook out and several biplanes take off and land at the private grass field airport.
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-Instructors at Air Traffic Control School at Keesler AFB discuss the curriculum and program for service members,
AlabamaAviator image-
The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring a unique history and sharing a passion for flight.
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-Shade Tree Airport host the 99 Section meeting for a cookout and biplane rides-
Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, are represented in all areas of aviation today. -B Meyer FMI: http://www.ninety-nines.org/
-Ninety Nine members tour Keesler Air Force Base and met the Hurricane Hunters and the C-130J, AlabamaAviator image-
Educational opportunities focused on Aerospace and Military facilities. Keesler Air Force Base presented the Hurricane Hunters with a tour of the C-130J on base and one of only 15 full motion simulators for the aircraft. In addition, instructors for the Air Traffic Control School guided tours and discussion about the curriculum and graduates. Other stops included the Infinity Science Center and Stennis Space Center with a tour of Aerojet Rocketdyne assembly facility. Lastly, at the Shade Tree airport, the group enjoyed a cook out and several biplanes take off and land at the private grass field airport.
-Instructors at Air Traffic Control School at Keesler AFB discuss the curriculum and program for service members,
AlabamaAviator image-
The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring a unique history and sharing a passion for flight.
-Shade Tree Airport host the 99 Section meeting for a cookout and biplane rides-
Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, are represented in all areas of aviation today. -B Meyer FMI: http://www.ninety-nines.org/