Active in local aviation, our activities include: flying events, CFI workshops, Flying Companion Seminars, air races, and painting airmarkings for navigation. We encourage the public interest in flying and promote awareness of womens aerospace contributions. As supporters of women in aviation and the aviation community, our goal is to unite women pilots and act as mentors to women who are obtaining their pilots licenses. We also give scholarships for flight training advancement.
The women of the San Diego County chapters of the 99s are private pilots to ATPs, lawyers, professionals, secretaries, counselors, biologists, computer analysts, bussinesswomen, and airline/charter pilots. As women pilots we all share a common interest and accomplishment- Flight! We are always looking for women who want to enjoy the company of like minds and support our aviation community.
Student pilots are always welcome too! We are here to help YOU. Todays students are tomorrows pilots. Friendship, support and encouragement are what we have to offer. You can also participate in all 99s events supporting general aviation while still a student. Please bring your enthusiasm and love of flight. No experience necessary!
We also have a link for Flight Scholarships to help female students find additional resources to help pay for flight training.
If you are looking to start training and want a fabulous '99' for a flight instructor, the SD chapter has three fixed wing and 1 rotorcraft:
Jill Baker, Valerie Berg, Norva Gandolphi & Elizabeth Cook.
Visit The SD 99s Flight Instructors Page to find out more and get contact information.
The San Diego Chapter
Meets the 4th Saturday of the month at various locations. Click the name to be redirected to the current SD chapter website. To find out about future meetings and events, E-mail: Lorraine
El Cajon Valley Chapter
Presently merging with the San Diego Chapter. See above.
Palomar Chapter (Carlsbad, CA)
Meets the 2nd Tues of the month at Mission West Executive Aircraft Center, Palomar Airport 7pm. 1-800-484-2670
rgartorth@cs.com
Coyote Country Chapter (Fallbrook, CA)
Meetings vary, E-mail Penny at
jfedorchak@aol.com
Borrego Valley Chapter
Meets first Saturday of the month. Contact Louise Phillips or June McCormack
As a licensed woman pilot (current or not), you are invited to become a part of our legacy as the first and only international organization of women pilots. The Ninety-Nines are a positive force in the aviation community and you are invited to partake in all that we can offer.
Benefits of Membership include:
Annual International Convention
Subscription to the bi-monthly 99 NEWS Magazine
Eligibility for numerous Scholarships and Grants
Friendship and camaraderie with other women pilots
Local Aviation Services & Support
Professional & Educational Resources
Networking
Are you an aspiring Student Pilot?
Too often, learning to fly is a solitary effort. You think "Has anyone else ever experienced the same problems I'm now facing?" The answer is YES. "Will I ever do this maneuver right?" The answer is YES. "I wish I could talk to other women who have gone through this." YOU CAN.
Women student pilots can join The Ninety-Nines as Future Women Pilots. To join as a student, you must have a current medical certificate or equivalent document for non-U.S. applicants. You can remain as a Future Woman Pilot in The Ninety-Nines for two years.
More good news is that by joining as a student, at the discounted reate of $20 per year (plus $10 initiation fee for the first year), you start accumulating the time required to apply for an Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship! Every member with at least two years of membership is eligible to apply for an AE grant that will cover the cost of one entire rating or license.
With The Ninety-Nines, you are in the company of friends. You receive understanding, encouragement and strength. You can participate in 99s sponsored flying activities, aviation education, and community service. When you receive your license, you are eligible to join as a full member, ready to help others coming in as students. So come join us and truly understand the magic of women pilots.
A must have for any student pilot is a subscription to Flight Training Magazine. The first 6 months are FREE to you as an introductory gift, so you may as well sign up! It's like a CFI in your mailbox every month. Visit Flight Training Magazine for more information-it's excellent!
For a packet of information on the many benefits of membership in The Ninety-Nines, call International Headquarters at 1-800-994-1929 in the U.S. or 405-685-7969 outside the U.S. or send an e-mail to The 99s Int'l Headquarters. Please include your name and mailing address.
The Southwest Section of the 99s Homepage
Women In Aviation International site
Learn to Fly San Diego
Info on S.D. Flying Clubs, Schools and Instruction
Plus One
A flying club located on Montgomery Field
Pacific Coast Flyers
A north SD county flying club at Palomar & Oceanside Airports
Sorbi Flying Club
A flying club located on Montgomery Field
Consair Flying CLub
A flying club located on Montgomery Field
First Flight.com
Online Virtual Flight Lessons & Training info-excellent site!
Flight Training Magazine
Students get 6 months Free!
So You Want to Learn to Fly?
License & Rating requirements & costs.
Aviation Aspirations
A Worldwide Guide to Flight School & Training Information
The Pilot Mentor Network
, a website providing free, reliable and trustworthy guidance from current pilots in their fields (airline, military, corporate). Helps establish "mentor/ mentoree" relationships to assist the mentoree in achieving his/her goals as a career pilot.
AvStop.com, one of the leading providers of aviation news, history, general aviation information, stories of interest, legal research tools and much more. Many training texts available to read online as well.
The Southern California Pilot Page. Great resources & airport info
Start Flying!
Begin flight training for only $50 a month with Cessna!
The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
National Aerobatic Champ Patty Wagstaff Homepage
Female Firsts in Commercial Aviation
Airline Transition Training Center
Interviewing Skills & Preparation for the Aspiring Airline Pilot
The Women Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs) of WWII Homepage
These pioneers & heroines paved the way for all women with dreams of wings!
...and just for fun
Airline Flight Tracker from www.thetrip.com
will tell you real time speed, altitude, and position of your selected airline flights!
CAM Zone
Click and see what's on the live airport cams!
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Note: If you have questions, please DO NOT post them in the guestbook! Email The Webmistress directly or you probably won't get a response as it is only checked from time to time!
