Katahdin Wings Chapter of The 99s

Invites you to Join Us!

The 99s takes its inspiration from women in aviation history and works to promote the advancement of women in aviation today  . . .”

Our membership is divided into chapters that are part of geographical “Sections” that cover several states in the U.S., provinces in Canada and countries.

Katahdin Wings Chapter of The 99s is one of three Chapters that make up the New England Section of The 99s.The three chapters within the New England Section areKatahdin Wings (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont), Eastern New England (Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire) and Connecticut (Connecticut and Western Mass.) In turn the New England Section of The 99s is one of 26 sections of The 99s in the world.

 

WANT TO GET INVOLVED

  1. Join The 99s — The International Organization of Women Pilots
  2. Attend a meeting in your area and meet other women pilots
  3. Participate in events, scholarship & aerospace education activities

Who We Are

Many faces, all in love with flying

We are a diverse group of aviators encompassing many professions – from airline pilots and CFIs to doctors, artists, photographers, teachers, public servants, business owners, parents  –  united by our shared mission to advance women in aviation.

Meet ENE Chapter Member Margot Cheel

Aerial photographer, author of Sea & Sand from the Sky.Margot (in photo on left) was recently the cover story feature for the Ninety-Nines magazine. Read her story and catch up will all The 99s’ news HERE.

She has also been featured on Boston’s ABC affiliate WCVB weekly news magazine show Chronicle. See her interview HERE. Margot also spoke to Shutterbug.comabout her career. She and three other Cape Cod area 99s appeared in Cape Cod Lifeand Margot’s photos recently appeared in South Shore Living.

Meet KW Chapter Member Mary Build

The cover story of the 2015 March/April 99s NEWS on left. After longing for years to become a seaplane pilot, Mary, at 47, started by getting her private certificate in six months. But she knew there had to be more — and there was. Mary now holds an ASEL, ASES, AMEL, CFI, DPE and is a FAASTeam member. She has over 5,500 hours, half of those land and half sea. Mary has flown to Alaska five times, raced in and judged the Air Race Classic and delivered many tailwheel planes across the country. She has had articles published in The 99 News on the topic of winter flying and seaplane flying. Click HERE to download and read the story.

Mary has embarked on a new flight path recently — inspirational speaker and author. Watch her promotional video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZM-yK3miBM&feature=youtu.be


2016 AWARD OF MERIT WINNER:

Martha Dunbar

Award of Merit Chair, Katharine Barr, announced the winner of the New England Section’s Award of Merit: Martha Dunbar, ENE Chapter member was chosen for this prestigious award by her peers. Georgia Pappas was asked to make the award presentation at the spring meeting April 29 & 30th

CONGRATULATIONS MARTHA!

What We Do

Small but Mighty!

The New England Section (comprised of three chapters) come together for meetings in the Spring and Fall of each year. The Section meeting is hosted by one of the chapters and is held in their geographic area of New England. Sections around the world take turns hosting the annual international conferences. The 2018 conference is in Philadelphia PA. VisitThe 99s 2018 International Conferencepage for more information.

Other annual events hosted by the chapters of the New England Section include a fundraising flying Poker Run, Scholarship Luncheon and numerous other such as Girl Scout events, Fly-Ins, air shows, seminars, talks, tours, mentoring, support, support, support……

More upcoming Events

Meet CT Chapter Member Constance Castillo

April 30, 2016 at the end of the NE Section Spring Meeting

CT Chapter member Constance Castillo (shown in far right photo, on right, with CT Chapter member Rebecca Green) was recently interviewed by “Mid LIFE Matters TV” and takes us through her journey of turning a layoff from a corporate sales career into an opportunity to follow her dream of working in aviation. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHF8jqB72XM

New England Section Officers Installed

April 30, 2016 at the end of the NE Section Spring Meeting