Austin Hill Country Ninety-Nines
Flying the Texas Hill Country since 1964
About Us
THE NINETY-NINES, INC.®, is an international organization of licensed women pilots from 44 countries - we currently have thousands of members throughout the world. We are a non-profit, charitable membership corporation holding 501(c)(3) U.S. tax status. Our International Headquarters is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Although there are other female pilot organizations in various states and nations, virtually all women of achievement in aviation have been or are members of The Ninety-Nines.
Today, Ninety-Nines are professional pilots for airlines, industry and government; we are pilots who teach and pilots who fly for pleasure; we are pilots who are technicians and mechanics. But first and foremost, we are women who love to fly!
The Austin Hill Country Chapter of the Ninety-Nines (originally named, Austin Chapter) was formed on August 22nd, 1964 by 15 female pilots in the Austin, TX area. Our group has participated in the Ninety-Nines tradition of airmarking at airports in the local area, partnered with local Girl Scouts and EAA chapters to teach and mentor youth, and so much more to promote the love of flight.
Today, Ninety-Nines are professional pilots for airlines, industry and government; we are pilots who teach and pilots who fly for pleasure; we are pilots who are technicians and mechanics. But first and foremost, we are women who love to fly!
The Austin Hill Country Chapter of the Ninety-Nines (originally named, Austin Chapter) was formed on August 22nd, 1964 by 15 female pilots in the Austin, TX area. Our group has participated in the Ninety-Nines tradition of airmarking at airports in the local area, partnered with local Girl Scouts and EAA chapters to teach and mentor youth, and so much more to promote the love of flight.
Officers
Sarah Wendt
Chapter Chair & Newsletter Editor
Desiree "Dez" Staffeldt
Vice Chairman
Larissa Aspiras
Secretary
Carol Foy
Treasurer
Lisa Halvorson
Membership Chair
Events
Attendees will celebrate the holidays and participate in our cookie swap to create cookie variety boxes to deliver to local air traffic control towers.
Cookie delivery day to KGTU, KEDC, KAUS, and KHYI
2023 International 99s Conference will be held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in October.
Ninety-Nines South Central Section Meeting Fall 2023 in Forth Worth, Texas
Girls in Aviation Day is an annual event organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapters around the world to educate and empower young women interested in aviation and aerospace.
Chapter business meeting
CAF & Devil Dog Presentation with lunch to follow.
RSVP Required - Contact Sarah Wendt
The Ninety-Nines and AOPA Flying Clubs Team have joined forces to bring you a day of in-person aviation education and entertainment.
Celebrate the 75th birthday of Gillespie County Airport.
Come listen to speaker Tammie Jo Shults, retired US Navy Pilot, retired Southwest Airline Captain, and member of the San Antonio Chapter 99s! Due to limited space, RSVP's are required!
Sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088. EAA is always looking for women pilots to volunteer. If you are interested, contact Philip Vaneau (210) 887-3135
POSTPONED - TBD
POSTPONED - TBD
Welcome to El Paso, The Mountains of Texas, where you'll enjoy the hospitality of the Radisson Hotel located minutes from El Paso Airport (KELP). Free transportation to and from the airport is provided, as well as, a complimentary breakfast. Your weekend starts with a Welcoming Reception at the Radisson's atrium Friday evening including appetizers and cash bar. Following our business meeting Saturday morning, we'll visit War Eagles Air Museum which includes a section devoted to the 99's, followed by a stop at a local winery for refreshments. Then it's back to the Radisson Hotel where we've planned a true Mexican buffet-style banquet. A bedroom suite will be open 24 hours for the entire weekend for those who would like to display items for Fly Market, mingle or grab a quick snack. Fly Market items can also be displayed in the atrium during the welcoming reception and banquet.
HDO-SSF-BAZ-ERV-HDO Opportunities to volunteer at KERV and KBAZ. 2-3 volunteers at each location. KBAZ from approximately 11:30am-1:30pm. KERV 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/897872101214534/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Gates open at 9 AM. The Air Show will start around noon. Come and learn about the Ninety-Nines and the Austin Hill Country Chapter at the Bluebonnet Air Show.
The first chapter business meeting for the year. Featuring Friend of the Ninety-Nines and Kid of WASP (KOW) Lynn "Lucky Lindy" Segall. He will be speaking about the WASP.
Welcoming in the New Year 99s-style with a potluck and FAASTeam representative Ryan Newman speaking about Wx Considerations, Personal Minimums and Plan Continuation Bias (Get-There-It is). At Signature Flight Support FBO.
Cookie boxes will be delivered to KGTU, KEDC, KAUS, KHYI ATC towers.
Prior to attending, guests are asked to bake at least 2 dozen of their favorite holiday cookies. They will bring the baked cookies to the holiday cookie party and guests will divide and box the cookies. Guest are also asked to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Dell Children's Hospital. Dress code: holiday themed attire.
On this day in 1929, the Ninety-Nines was founded at Curtiss Field, Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. We will be celebrating together at Jack Allen's Kitchen on W Anderson Ln. Contact Marian by October 28th to RSVP.
The Tip of Texas Ninety-Nines welcome the South Central Section to the beautiful Emerald Beach Hotel - Corpus Christi's only downtown hotel directly on the beach! Join us for a weekend of activities including an optional tour of the USS Lexington, seminar by Talk2Tower, Friday reception, Saturday Banquet, guest speaker Dr. Sheila Chamberlain, and hospitality room. Our speaker, Dr. Sheila Chamberlain, is the United States Army's First African American Woman Combat Intelligence Aviator/Pilot - not to be missed!
Sunday wine and dine.
Girls in Aviation Day is an in person event for girls and boys ages 8-17 along with their parents and chaperones. Come join us for a day filled with airplanes, sponsor display booths, educational activities and much more!
Q3 Meeting to include calendar planning and a presentation.
EAA Chapter 1607 & the Austin Hill Country Ninety-Nines invite you to learn about seaplane flying in the Texas Hill Country, explore the Icon A5, and more.
An intimate presentation from Susanne Azar on her adventure flying in Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico, and more! There will be coffee and light refreshments of fruit and pastries
Sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088.
Austin Hill Country Ninety-Nines Happy Hour
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Inspirational Films
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these "come from aways," they come together and find hope.
Skydancers explores the developing world of women in Aerobatics. It presents some of the world's best female pilots during The 27th World Aerobatics Championships (WAC), Texas.
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