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Whirly-Girls in the News
The community of Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories has been proclaimed home to the "Most Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide" after an aviation community effort to introduce girls and women to flying on March 10. Led by Trinity Helicopters pilot Kirsten Brazier, WG #1372, volunteers got more than 400 girls and women up in the air for Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, which is held annually the week of March 8 to coincide with the licensing of the first female pilot, Baroness Raymonde de Laroche. Organizer Mireille Goyer told AVweb in a podcast interview a total of 1,104 girls and women got a taste of aviation during events held in North America and Europe that day. More important, she said, most of those who flew also got a taste for aviation. "In fact, 92% of our feedback survey respondents said that they would consider becoming involved in aviation as a result of the experience," Goyer said.
The Yellowknife effort was organized and flown by Trinity Helicopters pilot Brazier, Megan Tyler, Derrick Robinson and Robert Ferlisi but got support from 27 local businesses and the Royal Canadian Air Force. This year's event also marked the centennial of the first flight across the English Channel by a woman, American Harriet Quimby, in 1912. More than 100 female-flown aircraft made the crossing March 10. Next year's event will be held March 4-10 and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first space flight by a woman.
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The transition from military to civilian flying can be difficult, and Heidi Ames, WG #1058, has some great advice. Check out Tips for a Successful Military to Civilian Transition for helpful information. And note to civilian pilots: Heidi Ames is a Pilot Hiring Manager for Med-Trans Corporation, an EMS operator. Her advice about resume writing and professionalism apply to civilian as well as military pilots.
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Did you attend or participate in the Silent Auction at this year's HELI-EXPO in Dallas? Please let us know your thoughts: download our survey, fill it out, and email it back to Lisa Di Giovanna at lisadigiovanna@ca.rr.com. We appreciate your feedback!
NEW DOCUMENTARY: WHIRLY GIRLS JUST FLY -- A Documentary Film about Female Helicopter Pilots
Evi Baumgartner, WG #1037, has created a stunning documentary film featuring five incredible women who show the courage and willpower necessary to open up new vistas and create new role models for women. This film provides a fascinating insight into the lives of helicopter pilots both inside and outside the cockpit. How did they get interested in helicopters? How do they get along in this sector that is still so male-dominated? And what does flying mean for their lives? WHIRLY GIRLS JUST FLY answers these questions and empowers other women to go for their goals as well.
The official trailer can be watched now on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIlOz6IWR2M1
The documentary film, produced without any external funds, is available now on DVD. More information can be found at www.baumgartnerfilm.com
NEW LAPD AIR SUPPORT DIVISION ONLINE STORE
The Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Division (ASD) is the largest municipal airborne law enforcement organization in the United States and operates from the LAPD Hooper Heliport. They have launched a new website, www.LAPDairsupport.com, where the public can purchase ASD helicopter merchandise. All proceeds go directly to the Air Support Angel’s Foundation, a certified 501(c)(3) organization that provides continuing education to LAPD helicopter pilots and observers and purchases supplies and equipment.
DONATING to Whirly-Girls by shopping online through "Good Shop-Good Search"
Now you can go on a shopping spree and donate to Whirly-Girls at the same time! Good Shop is a portal and coupon site through which you can shop at virtually ANY store you want -- SAKS, Nordstroms, Lands End, Best Buy, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc. When you to go http://www.goodsearch.com, look for the "Who are you shopping for" field, and type in Whirly-Girls. It will redirect you to a page where you can enter the store name you want. We get revenue from Good Shop--Good Search two ways: by "click-throughs" while you are searching for a store or product, and by purchases. Many stores donate up to 3% of your purchase price. Good Shop-Good Search keeps a bank for Whirly-Girls and sends us a check at the end of the year. If you are doing online shopping, this is a wonderful way to help the organization and satisfy that need for retail therapy! Christmas is just around the corner, and if you register with Good Shop-Good Search (it is not a requirement), you will get notifications of sales. But you don't have to register to donate to Whirly-Girls. Additionally, some of the vendors that work through this site often increase the percentage of the donation on a random basis. Help Whirly-Girls grow our scholarship fund by shopping through Good Shop--Good Search.
Become a Member
Whirly-Girls was formed in 1955 by Jean Ross Howard Phelan, who wanted to build a community where female helicopter pilots could share and grow. Today it has grown to include the largest source of scholarships for female helicopter pilots. Membership is open to any woman with a helicopter license. Additionally, the Whirly-Girls Auxillary is available to those who are not eligible for regular membership. Membership affords you access to exclusive areas of the website, including job listings and networking opportunities.
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News for Members
We are constantly posting information for members - the latest news, updates on scholarships and other important tidbits. Need to pay dues, get a new name badge, apply for a scholarship? Make sure to click on the news regularly.
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In Memoriam
We have tried to honor our past members who are Hovering in Heaven here when we are sent information about them. Click here to visit our In Memoriam page.
Contact
Please contact the Secretary if you have questions about this amazing organization, wish to partner with us to advance opportunities for women in rotorcraft aviation, or would like to receive our informational brochure. If you have questions about the website, please email the Webmaster.
Women helping women: If you came to this site looking for information on the beautiful jewelry-designing Whirly-Girls, try their site at www.whirlygirls.com. We wish them every success.
Updated 5/4/2012
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