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Yellowknife in Canada celebrates its multiple awards

20 May, 2012 in Headlines, Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

(left to right) Mireille Goyer, the honourable Bob McLeod, David Ramsay, Gordon Van Tighem, and Delia Chesworth

(left to right) Mireille Goyer, the honourable Bob McLeod, David Ramsay, Gordon Van Tighem, and Delia Chesworth

On the afternoon of May 14th, 2012, as the ice was loosening its grip on the float homes in the bay, Yellowknife, the world’s Most Female Pilot Friendly aviation community in 2012, held a ceremony to celebrate its multiple awards.

In the arrival area of the airport terminal, members of the community, representatives of the Canadian military, many young women, and journalists were waiting impatiently to congratulate all those involved in making the “The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too!” event, an award winning success.

Most of Yellowknife's trophies

Some of Yellowknife’s trophies

Delia Chesworth, Director of the Northwest Territories Airports, presided over the ceremony with opening remarks by Gordon Van Tighem, mayor of Yellowknife, David Ramsay, Minister of Transportation of the Northwest Territories, and the honorable Bob McLeod, Premier of the Northwest Territories.

“We are very proud that our airport and Yellowknife have received this recognition (“2012 Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide”),” said McLeod before acknowledging the hard work and dedication of bush pilot, Kirsten Brazier, who organized the event, and congratulating the participating Trinity Helicopters pilots, the sponsors, and the volunteers who worked together to introduce 421 girls and women to aviation on March 10, 2012.

Award winning pilots (left to right): Robert Ferlisi, organizer Kirsten Brazier, Megan Tyler, and Derrick Robinson

Award winning pilots (left to right): Robert Ferlisi, organizer Kirsten Brazier, Megan Tyler, and Derrick Robinson

Mireille Goyer, founder of the Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week initiative, noted that the Yellowknife Airport aviation community and its local pilots took top positions in all the categories in which it competed.

Girls and women interested in an aviation career were encouraged to apply for the fifteen $5,000 scholarships available to Northwest Territories and Nuvanut residents through the Aviation Career Development Program.

Photographs and trophies display in Yellowknife International Airport

Photographs and trophies display in Yellowknife International Airport

After accepting the “Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide” title winner certificate on behalf of the Yellowknife Airport aviation community, Ramsay gave the signal to reveal a stunning 15×7 feet photographic display depicting the award winning event and housing the trophies won on that ground breaking day.

Congratulations to everyone in Yellowknife.

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A lifetime of aviation wisdom offered by Barry Schiff to reward a pilot or flight instructor

21 November, 2011 in Latest News, United States by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

Captain Barry Schiff

I have been a fan of Barry Schiff since I began taking flight lessons. Most flight training material that I found seemed to always fall short of truly explaining the whys of the facts stated. As outstanding flight instructors do, Barry offered more than information in his Proficient Pilot column in AOPA Pilot magazine; he offered insight.

Test Pilot: Everything You Thought You Knew About Aviation

Barry was rated Airline Transport Pilot at 21. He accumulated over 27,000 hours in more than 300 types of aircraft, earned every FAA category and class rating (except airship) and every possible instructor’s rating, and retired from TWA in 1998 after a 34-year career.

More than just a pilot and flight instructor, Barry achieved excellence in writing as well. Over 1,500 articles published in 100 magazines earned him 10 journalism awards from the Aviation/Space Writers Association and four special awards from the FAA. He also authored many books to share his insights with pilots.

The Proficient Pilot, Volume 1

Encouraging people to learn to fly is personal for Barry. In October 2011, he announced a writing contest with a $3000 scholarship prize. The deadline for the contest is December 15, 2011. Get writing!

Recognizing that pilots who introduce people to flying are very special, Barry is offering his entire set of books to one pilot or flight instructor who introduces 5 or more girls or women to flying in the United States during the 2012 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 5-11 2012). What’s more, he will inscribe the books and personally send them to the winner. Priceless!

I am thrilled to know that one of the many generous and dedicated U.S. based pilots and flight instructors who participate to the 2012 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week celebration will receive a lifetime of Barry Schiff’s aviation wisdom. Thank you, Barry, for this special gift.

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Several thousands girls and women discover that aviation is for them too

20 March, 2011 in Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

Taking flight for the first time in Port Lavaca, TX

“What fantastic days – you should read some of the quotes they have.  They just didn’t know girls can fly,” remarks Dianne Stanger of Port Lavaca, TX, United States, who single handedly introduced 98 girls and women involved in local non-profit organizations to the joys of flying during the first annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week.

We want to meet you in Billings, MT

Thanks to dedicated pilots and aviation enthusiasts, a few thousands more know that aviation is for them too on three continents! What a successful first annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week.

Hangar flying party in Renton, WA

98% of the girls and women who participated to “Fly It Forward” events answered “Yes” when asked in a follow-up survey if they would consider becoming involved in aviation as a result of the experience. 100% of the pilots surveyed responded that they are planning to participate in the 2012 Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week.

Let's go fly in Oshawa, ON

There were so many articles in the local and main media that I am still trying to catch up to create a list. What a great communication job each one of you did. And that’s not all. Many of the 707 girls and women who went on their first flight during the 2011 Women Of Aviation Worldwide week (nearly 1% of the women pilot population worldwide) shared the photos of their first flights on various popular social media websites. Our message was heard well beyond the airport fence.

Discovering flying with Patricia in Ghana

More than just introductory flights. Some museums had special exhibits about the women of aviation, several offered an opportunity to meet and listen to some prominent women of aviation, at some airports, local girls and women were given an opportunity to meet all-female flight crews who flew in, and at other airports, the week was celebrated with big girl hangar flying parties. Thousands of girls and women got a chance to witness that women do have a place in aviation.

Too much fun in Frederick, MD

I encourage you to read the many quotes of first flight candidates, pilots, and event organizers. Be inspired.

Winners of the various trophies and prizes will be revealed on April 4 2011.

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And yes, there is an official Women Of Aviation Week Cake!

14 March, 2011 in Latest News, United States by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

Official Women Of Aviation Week Cake

The city of Oshawa proclaimed March 7 to 13, 2011 as ‘Women Of Aviation Week’. Arlington created the official Women Of Aviation Week Cake!

When I arrived in Arlington, WA, on Saturday, I did see the cake. However, it was a popular attraction at the Out Of the Blue Aviation event. “Women Of Aviation” was all that remained by early afternoon. Today, Cathy, Out of the Blue Aviation owner and event organizer, sent me the before photo.

Have you seen a better looking cake?

First flight candidate in the REMOS airplane

The cake was not the only attraction at the Arlington event. There was talking about flying or just life over hot chocolate and espresso and of course going on a flight for the first time.

Marla, one of the pilots who flew tiredlessly

The REMOS Light Sport barely stopped long enough to take another first flight candidate. The helicopter was also a popular choice. There were many more aircraft. I can’t wait to get the final count but I already know that over 150 first flights took place on Saturday in Arlington.

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Why your participation in Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week is so important

11 March, 2011 in Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

A word from WOAW week founder, Mireille Goyer, in the Vancouver Sun

Do you think that flying an aircraft would be pretty cool but you are not sure whether it is for you? Do you think that you have to be a male to fly an aircraft? Do you have questions about all the various careers available to you in aviation?

Now is your time to find out.

Pilots around the world are so excited to welcome you at the airport and introduce you to all the opportunities aviation has to offer during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week. You will never meet nicer and more generous people. They put their lives aside just to be able to share their passion with you.

So take the dare. Participate in one of the many events happening, enter the various contests, or join this community of caring human beings and you, too, could soon be a contributing member of the aviation family.

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VIP Discovery Flights for a little over $1/minute in Torrance, CA. Free VIP flights for the top 3 essay authors.

9 March, 2011 in Latest News, United States by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

To celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, Pacific Skies Aviation invites girls and women to discover LA from the air.

For just a little over $1.00/minute, you will first learn the basics of the flight controls, instruments, and maneuvers you’ll be performing during the flight in a 30-minute ground session, then it is off to the airplane. During the 1 hour and 15 minute flight, you will tour LA famous landmarks: Marina Del Rey, the Getty Center, the Hollywood sign, the Dodger stadium, downtown highrises, and much more.

But that’s not all! You will also be at the controls the entire time. You will start the engine, taxi out to the runway, takeoff, climb, turn, descent, and even perform the approach for landing back at the Torrance Airport.

Don’t miss your chance! RSVP today. Space is limited.

Can’t make it this week? If you reside in  Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, Carson, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, or El Segundo, write an essay or poem about “Why You Want To Be A Pilot”, you could go on Pacific Skies Aviation VIP Discovery Flight for FREE!. Just enter the Karlene Petitt’s Writing Contest.

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The first 3 women to solo will get a gift certificate for pilot supplies

8 March, 2011 in Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

WOAW stands for Women Of Aviation Worldwide but it also stands for “WOAW, what a great gift!”

In addition to receiving an amazing watch from AOPA, the first woman to solo after taking her first flight during Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week will also receive a $20 Aviation World gift certificate to buy pilot supplies for the cross-country phase of her flight training.

But, that’s not all. The first and second runner-ups will also receive a $20 Aviation World gift certificate.

If you decide that learning to fly is for you, then you now have a great incentive to get started with flight lessons as soon as possible.

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7 more reasons to introduce 5 or more girls or women to aviation. Gift certificates from Aviation World.

8 March, 2011 in Canada, Latest News, United States by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

Through a random drawing, 7 pilots, anywhere in the world, win each win a $20 Aviation World Gift certificates.

The catch. Pilots, anywhere in the world, must introduce 5 or more girls or women to flying during Women of Aviation Week and complete a flight report before March 17 2011.

There are 5 more days to fly before the end of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week. That’s one girl or one woman a day to become eligible for this prize!

Founded in 1967 by Len Neath, a retired 747 Captain with Air Canada, Aviation World is now North America’s premier pilot and aviation enthusiast shop.

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The City of Oshawa, ON, proclaims March 7-13, Women Of Aviation Week

7 March, 2011 in Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

The City Council of Oshawa, at a meeting held on February 22, 2011, proclaimed March 7 to 13, 2011 as ‘Women Of Aviation Week’.

The City added that it is proud of the valuable service Women Licensed Pilots provide to their citizens. Furthermore, Mayor Henry and members of City Council wish us every success in our activities celebrating this event.

Thank you, City Of Oshawa, for your support to all the pilots and Oshawa businesses who are so dedicated at promoting the benefits of aviation to local girls and women.

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Take a sneak peek at the 2011 WOAW Week First Flight Certificate

6 March, 2011 in Latest News by Mireille - Intl Team Leader

2011 WOAW Week First Flight Certificate

It is here. It is ready. It is only missing the name of its rightful recipient!

When you submit a flight report with the names and the email addresses of the girls and women that you introduce to flying, they will receive this unique digital First Flight Certificate, complete with their name and the name of their pilot.

The certificate includes small photos of three key women pilots:

  • Raymonde de Laroche, first woman to earn a pilot license worldwide
  • Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier worldwide
  • Valentina Tereshkova, first woman in space worldwide

A memorable certificate for a memorable event!

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