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Recent Events
Congratulations to
Kristi-First Solo
  
Congratulations to Kristi Scott for her first
solo Thursday February 4th! Click
here
for more photos-check out that medal!!
6th Annual Flying Poker Run
Saturday Jan 30th Desert Skies
Executive
  
Our biggest, most successful Poker Run
fundraiser yet! Thanks to everyone who participated, and
especially to Desert Skies for hosting the event. The day dawned
bright and beautiful, we had 30+ airplanes participate, and
served over 100 people for lunch. Winners of the poker hands,
first place-Bev Coons, second place-Glenn from Needles, and
third place-Kay from Tucson. Thanks to all of you for
participating. We had an outstanding raffle, with great prizes
from our supporters, raising money for our scholarship fund.
George Molitor along with the FAA presented an outstanding
Safety Seminar. All in all, a day of FUN!
Congratulations to Dianne
Tobin!
Our newest private pilot, Dianne Tobin, joined
the ranks today, passing her Private Pilot checkride with
examiner Joe LaPlaca. Congratulations Dianne! And she's already
checking out a bigger, faster airplane, for flying in the high
country of Prescott where she and hubby have a second home. Way
to go, Dianne!
Gone West-legendary
pilot Claire Walters, 85, passed away Jan 1st, 2010. She and her
twin sister Betty were born Feb 20, 1924 in Santa Ana, CA. She
began flying in 1941, with the goal of being a flight instructor
and owning her own flight school. She accomplished that, and
much, much more. She was the President of the Claire Walters
Flight Academy, teaching thousands to live out their dreams,
from air line pilots to those who fly for the fun of it. She
flew a small twin engine solo over the vast Pacific from
Oakland, CA to Australia. She flew to Mexico to rescue and woman
held hostage and returned her to the U.S. Navigated a flight
that set 3 records. Wrote the Airline Transport Rating
curriculum for the flight schools giving the G.I. Bill ratings.
Was in the 1st group of 42 famous flyers to be honored in the
Forest of Friendship. National Aeronautics Association gave her
an Elder Statesman Award for 1998, "....career efforts have
directly contributed to making aerospace in the USA the most
reliable, advanced, and safest in the world"
But of course we know her best from air racing!
She founded the Palms to Pines air race in 1970 and raced in
just about every one. This summer, Tookie, Shannon and I (Pam)
flew in the 40th Annual Palms to Pines and took 5th place, in a
field of 20 airplanes. I got to meet Claire, and her friends,
and listen to their stories-what a blast. She was an amazing,
interesting woman and she will be missed. She wrote a book "This
Flying Life" and I have a copy if anyone wants to read it.
You Tube
video
Membership -
Women pilots from areas along the Colorado River are invited
to join the Rio Colorado 99s chapter. Membership is open to all
licensed women pilots.
Archives May 2009
Reno Air Races, Pancake Breakfast, London Bridge Days parade
with trophy!
Archives July 2009
Don, Shannon and Pam honored at the
International Forest of Friendship, Big Bear Fly-out, Painting
the compass rose at HII
Archives August 2009
Palms to Pines Air Race
Archives Dec 2009
London Bridge Days Parade, going to
"Amelia" Christmas party, Scholarships to Roxanne and Melissa
YouTube.com
Photo Album View
pictures of our events, fundraisers, and Fun
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Upcoming Events:
Saturday March 27 2010
Rio Colorado Air Derby
"Rivers to Ridges,
Desert 'n' Bridges"
"Rivers to Ridges, Desert 'n' Bridges"
That would best
describes the route of our
air race! The race is 245 nm and will have 5 fly-by's. The Rio Colorado Air Derby is sponsored
by the Rio Colorado chapter 99s and will raise funds for air
scholarships, safety programs, and educational programs and
projects in the tri-state area. Application forms for entry will
be available Feb 20th through this website. The race is open to all pilots, with
stock airplanes. (no experimental aircraft due to insurance
requirements) Click
here
for your
handicap. If you
need any questions answered about air racing at this time,
contact Tookie, our resident air race expert at
tookiesflying@yahoo.com
Frances Irwin First
Solo!
 Congratulations
to Frances Irwin on her first solo Jan 5th!
Mr Poggi Goes to Helicopter Class
Our 49 1/2, Don Poggi, started helicopter school
last week and had his first 10 hours of hovering instruction.
Don says controlling a helicopter is beyond description!
Scholarships:
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The Rio Colorado Chapter 99s is offering three different
scholarships in 2009. And Aviation Hall of Fame recipient Joe
LaPlaca is also offering a scholarship. The minimum requirements
for a scholarship are:1. Written exam
(if applicable.)
2. Medical current.
3. Essay about yourself, your goals, why you
would like a scholarship, background about yourself, financial need if applicable.
4. Two letters of recommendation
The Rio Colorado Chapter looks at all aspects of
the applicant’s background, goals and need. The award will be given based on all criteria, so we
encourage all to apply.
Congratulations to Melissa!
Melissa passed her written exam for Private Pilot on October
27th. Yeah, Melissa! We are so happy to have these new pilots in
our group.
On Dec 11, at the 99s Christmas party, Joe LaPlaca awarded
Melissa a $500 scholarship to use towards her Private Pilot
rating. Shannon and Sherri accepted the award for Melissa.
 
Scholarship Winner Roxanne Cedor
In November 2009 we awarded a $1000 Scholarship to Roxanne
Cedor to use for her Private Pilot training. Congratulations to
Roxanne! We know she will be a wonderful asset to our group!
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