Ninety-Nines
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The Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as The 99s, is an international organization that provides networking, mentoring, and flight scholarship opportunities to recreational and professional female pilots. Founded in 1929, the Ninety-Nines has 153 chapters and 27 regional 'sections' across the globe as of 2022, including a 'virtual' chapter, Ambassador 99s, which meets online for those who are too busy or mobile to be in one region for long.
Formation | November 2, 1929; 94 years ago (1929-11-02) |
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Founded at | Valley Stream, New York[1] |
Type | International Organization of Women Pilots |
Headquarters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Coordinates | 35.406611°N 97.597573°W / 35.406611; -97.597573 |
Membership | ~6,100 |
Website | ninety-nines |
Amelia Earhart was elected as their first president in 1931, and the organization has continued to make a significant impact supporting the advancement of women in aviation since its inception. In 1982, the Ninety-Nines received the National Aviation Hall of Fame Spirit of Flight Award, and were inducted into the Oklahoma Air Space Museum Hall of Fame in 2001.[2] In 2002, the organization was selected as the recipient of the Frank G. Brewer Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association, and in 2014 became inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.[3]
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