Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA Airport: CZBB Date of Flight(s): 3/31/2010 PIC: Mireille G. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Deneka M. Barb W. Pricilla W.

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"Stop 3: Vancouver. At last, I completed the last on my 3-part journey for the centennial. We had a great sunny day in Vancouver on the same day that my passengers could take the flight. Therefore, in March 2010, I flew a French manufactured airplane, a Robin DR400, into Paris Le Bourget Airport, FRANCE; then a U.S. manufactured airplane, a Cessna 172S, in Los Angeles, CA, USA; finally, a Canadian-built airplane, a Diamond DA20 C1, in Vancouver, BC, CANADA. Moreover, I was able to introduce 11 non-pilot girls and women to flying. What a treat! Having fun and making a difference at the same time." Mireille G.

Location: London, ENGLAND Airport: EGSG Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Susan R. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Penelope F. Carol K. Denise H. Susan W.

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Media coverage:

http://www.flysfc.com/sfcnewscommercial.html

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, ENGLAND Airport: EGBW Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Hilary G. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Cynthia P. Kersti H. Marj A.

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Comments:

"We had great fun doing the flight." Hilary G.

Media Coverage:

http://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/local/4883386.Draycott_woman_encou...

Location: Paris - Le Bourget, FRANCE Airport: LFPB Date of Flight(s): 3/6/2010 PIC: Isabelle B. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Laura G.

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Comments:

"Yes!!" was the answer I gave to my friend when she asked me if I wanted to join her for this unusual trip to Paris' Le Bourget Airport. Only a few people can be offered an opportunity to do that ... Especially on a day when the Tarmac is exclusively reserved to women !

During our flight to Pontoise, we happened to fall in a meteorological trap ... In half a second , I realized that our beautiful journey had turned into a fight for our lives and that I had to turn myself into a true copilot to help my friend as much as I could without interfering. I tuned the radio as requested by ATC, sqwaked ident on the transponder, kept an eye on altimeter so that she could concentrate on keeping the wings level until we were back in VFR conditions.

We did the best job together along with ATC and it really boosted my will to fly by myself and to become a professional pilot ! I will be integrating a flight school at the end of this year because flying is one of the most beautiful experience in life that I have encountered, whatever the condition!" Laura G.

Media:

http://www.mae.org/femmes-de-lair/5e-edition-2010.html
http://99s.delta-juliette.org/

Location: Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG Airport: ELLX Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Susan F. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Theresa P.

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"We flew from Luxembourg (ELLX) to Bitburg (EDRB), in neighbouring Germany. While the visibility was perfect, the wind was rather strong – 18kts headwind to go there but at least it was straight down the centre-line. And we made it back in extra quick time!" Susan F.

Location: Prestwick, SCOTLAND Airport: EGPK Date of Flight(s): 3/7/2010 PIC: Morag L. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Catriona S.

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"Catriona had been asking to come flying for a long time and I kept putting it off as I thought she was too young. However, she's turned 4 now, so when this opportunity came up, I thought it would be a good idea. It turned out to be a perfect day for flying and she really enjoyed it!" Morag L.

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Airport: KWHP Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Ceci S. Non-pilot female passenger(s):  Shinta K.

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"Maureen Kenney, fellow San Fernando Valley 99, and her daughter-in-law, Shinta Kenney, a non-pilot, came flying with me on 3/8/10 in my pretty blue and white Cherokee. We flew from Whiteman Airport (Pacoima) to El Monte, CA for lunch. It was cloudy, so we flew at 2500’, but it was smooth and clear. The mountains to the north were obscured under dark clouds and the Los Angeles Basin to the south was much clearer with scattered clouds and good visibility. I showed Shinta the pre-flight and let her taxi and fly a bit. She was amazed and enthralled! It was a beautiful and fun flight!" Ceci S.

Location: Pasadena, CA, USA Airport: KEMT Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Monika P. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Louisa Joy P. Jenny G. Lauren G.

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Sharing the dream of flight with the next generation

"When I was 24, I decided to get a pilot's license. Inspired by that, my father followed suit a year later, getting his license at age 58.

Together, we went on to fly a single-engine plane around the continent of Australia, a journey I documented with my film "FLYABOUT" which has been showing at AirVenture in Oshkosh for the past two years.

For those of you who haven't seen the film, let me tell you that the relationship between my father and me became one of the main challenges on that journey. The unavoidable "switch of generations" plays an important role in the movie.

I'm happy to add that my father and I have safely made it to "the other side". But it wasn't easy. Now, eleven years later, I have two children myself. With all the "Flyabout" screenings in the past months, they have become aware of the fact that their mommy is a pilot, and my six-year-old daughter is now constantly begging me to take her up in a plane.

I was waiting around for the right opportunity, and when I heard about this worldwide record-setting event, I knew this was it. This was the time to introduce my own daughter to the dream of flying.

I ended up introducing a total of three "women" to flying today. Two of them were six years old and VERY excited about the experience of flying in a small airplane over their own house, school and past the Hollywood sign. But they were probably most excited when I handed them their certificate and told them that they had just contributed to setting the "World Record of Most Women Introduced To Flying In A Single Day".

When I asked them what their favorite part was about the flight, Lauren Galles said: "The landing!". My own daughter, Louisa Petrillo, smiled and said: "The moment when the plane went up and then down. That felt a little bit like being in a roller coaster."

My own favorite part? - Finally being able to share my dream of flying with my daughter."

Monika P.

Location: San Diego, CA, USA Airport: KMYF Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Norva G. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Sierra M.

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"I'm happy to participate in this exciting time!! My passenger is my niece currently in High-School. We flew to the Ocean and did touch-and go's in the pattern. We flew on March 8th at 11 AM. I hope this stirs her interest for her first flight!!" Norva G.

Location: San Martin, CA, USA Airport: E16 Date of Flight(s): 3/9/2010 PIC: Mary Ann D. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Rima B.

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"I took a friend of mine as a passenger but I flew over my daughter’s Kindergarten class, it is an all girl’s class so I was able to “introduce” women/girls to aviation in one flight." Mary Ann D.

Location: Longmont, CO, USA Airport: KLMO Date of Flight(s): 3/6 & 3/7 2010 PIC: Gail S.. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Nicole I. Hannah S. Debbie R. Sarah L.

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"All rides were given in my Bücker Jungmann, 1934 design open cockpit biplane. This plane was built and used as a trainer by the Spanish Air Force. Currently it is in Dutch markings as restored by my husband and I to be a replica of an airplane flown in the Netherlands in 1938. Passengers were bundled up to tolerate going 100 mph in open cockpit with 10° surface temperatures. We were also joined by pilot Marijke Unger in formation for one of the rides." Gail S.

Location: Mt Vernon, IL, USA Airport: KMVN Date of Flight: 3/6/2010 PIC: Karan H. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Svetlana W. Mary W.

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"A great flight on a perfect weather day!  Members of the St Louis WAI chapter decided to enjoy the delicious first Saturday of the month breakfast at Mt Vernon, IL. I invited my friend Svet and her 14 year old daughter Mary to come along for their first “small” plane flight.  They had a great time and we’re already planning another girls’ day outing.  Mary is also talking about wanting to learn how to fly." Karan H.

Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA Airport: KMQJ Date of Flight(s): 3/6/2010 PIC: Judy B. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Alice L.

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"My lady passenger and I departed KMQJ for a 40 mile trip south to KBAK. They have a restaurant on the field and was a great destination where we could both have lunch and do some fun flying. My husband who has a Mooney 231 departed KMQJ with my passenger's husband, flew along side us briefly, flew a few large circles around us and beat us to our destination by several minutes. There's nothing like seeing another airplane in the air for a real treat." Judy B.

Location: North Andover, MA, USA Airport: KLWM Date of Flight(s): 3/10/2010 PIC: Sandra K. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Tarra B.

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"It was the clearest day imaginable and the winds were calm. We took off from KLWM and headed East over Plum Island. At 3500 feet, we could see snow covered Mt. Washington, The Isle of Shoals and Boston." Sandra K.

Location: Stevensville, MD, USA Airport: W29 Date of Flight(s): 3/6/2010 PIC: Natalie J. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Melanie W. Katie L.

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"We had a beautiful day for flying and had a lot of fun! Thanks for the opportunity!" Natalie J.

Location: Gulfport, MS, USA Airport: KGPT Date of Flight(s): 3/8/2010 PIC: Janet M. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Jan H.

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"This was the first flight in a small airplane for 56-year old, Jan Hayes. Jan had always been terrified to fly and she did not want her husband to take flying lessons when he suggested it several years ago. Mary Huston had brought her friend Jan Hayes from Texas to Gulfport, Mississippi for R & R after the death of Jan’s mother. They stayed with Mary’s friend Janet Miller at her and grass airfield - Shade Tree Field.

Janet had gotten her private pilot certificate in 2005 at the age of 56 and bought her Varga at that time. When Jan was invited to participate in this event, she hesitantly agreed.

Janet and Jan flew for one hour down the Mississippi Coast Line and she thoroughly enjoyed the flight. As soon as they landed, Jan told her husband that he had to come to Mississippi and fly with her new friend Janet Miller in her Varga. She also told him that she was OK for him taking flying lessons. If it had not been for this event, Jan would have never experienced the wonderful world of Aviation."

Location: Bozeman, MT, USA Airport: KBZN Date of Flight(s): 3/9 & 3/11 2010 PIC: Vicki D. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Chelsey H. Yvonne M. Angela P.

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"I piloted the helicopter as we flew the Gallatin and Madison River valleys of Montana, herded buffalo, autorotated, completed emergency decelerations and completed multiple pick ups and set downs along with normal pattern landings at Gallatin Field, Bozeman, MT. It was so much fun." Vicki D.

Location: Silver City, NM, USA Airport: KSVC Date of Flight(s): 3/6 & 3/12 2010 PIC: Caroline B. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Linda R. Marissa R. Tiffany F. Judy W. Paula C.

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Comments:

"Unfortunately, snowy weather on March 8 did not permit flying that day." Caroline B.

Media:

http://www.scdailypress.com/ee/silvercitydailypress/index.php# (March 12 Edition)

Media:

http://www.recordcourier.com/article/20100314/NEWS/100319920/1062&Parent...

Location: Ft. Worth, TX, USA Airport: KFWS Date of Flight(s): 3/6/2010 PIC: Arlene W. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Carrie S.

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From the Burleson Star caption for one of photos:

"Pilot Arlene Wohlgemuth checks the oil on her Cessna 172 at Spinks Airport. Burleson High School student Carrie Spencer assists Wohlgemuth with pre-flight checks while learning about women’s roles in aviation history. Wohlgemuth took Spencer on her first ever flight as part of the week-long event to celebrate the Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots. The international event sparked Spencer’s journey into aviation history and helped to put Burleson on the map."

Location: Richland, WA, USA Airport: KRLD Date of Flight(s): 3/7/2010 PIC: Karin R. Non-Pilot Female Passenger(s):  Vanessa B. Catriona R. LeeAnn M. Hillary T. Susan V. Kira V. Collette S. Angel S. Emily S.

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Comments:

"All of the passengers are co-workers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, or their daughters. The flight was an aerial tour of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, where we work. This site used to be a national security area, and ground access is still limited to appropriately cleared and badged individuals. By flying in a GA aircraft, these women were able to see the 'big picture' of where they worked, and get a sense of its history. And it IS a big picture - over 50 square miles!" Karin R.