After struggling financially for years, I'm sorry to report the "Pilot Shop" division of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Girls With Wings is closing. Founder and Executive Director Lynda Meeks reluctantly reported the news on her  website Friday, January 18, 2003; http://thegirlswithwingsblog.blogspot.com/. I hope you read Lynda's blog post so you can truly appreciate...
Lady Taildragger pilots, here's your chance to fly for a cause! Â There's a new, non-profit organization based in the Midwest that has a very big mission. Flight 1 is an Indianapolis based organization that, through aviation, brings joy and confidence to children affected by serious illnesses. It's a...
Here's a link to a story about one of our lady taildragger pilots that is sure to inspire. Fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Jill Long learned to fly the civilian way, then went on to learn to fly "the Air Force way". A Jill ‘nugget of wisdom’; never...
Jeannie Phillips sent a few pictures and a "Happy New Year!" wish to everyone. Maybe it's just me but doesn't being based at a grass strip on Cape Cod sound oh so romantic to you? Our Cessna 140 and the hangar we keep it in ( the...
Here's an adventure flight we should all figure out a way to make happen! Thank you to Coby Sena for sending in her pictures and describing her wonderful flight up the coast from San Jose, California to Washington state. And who knew Washington has a beach runway...
A very nice update from Tina Leatherwood of Paso Robles Airport, California. I enjoyed the holidays and for the second year invited a local swing dance group to use my hangar for their annual Christmas party which is a pot luck. Of course I got to...
It's 2013 and time to start talking about our next Lady Taildraggers Fly-in. It's COMING this spring and we want you there!! May 31 - June 2 KSNH Savannah, TN I'm thrilled to announce that once again, airport manager, Montille Warren has received a remarkable, amazing donation that...
Thanks to Elisa Bretterebner for sharing some of her 2012 flying pictures from Austria. Elisa started flying gliders in 2005 when she was 15. Today, at 22, I'd say she's doing something right - towing gliders and flying a Super Cub in the Alps! Please find...
I love the opportunity to showcase incredible taildraggers so I was thrilled to receive this next video. Owner and pilot Nancy Pierce is flying her single place, retractable Midget Mustang, which by any standards, is a work of art. Those that have seen this all...
2013 Lady Taildraggers & Friends Fly-In May 31 – June 2, 2013 Early arrivals Thursday, May 30 Southwest Tennessee, KSNH  Savannah-Hardin County Airport  ALL women pilots, tricycle or tailwheel, come and join us for a weekend of flying and fun! * Friday Flyout lunch to Valerie Thal-Slocum's 4000' grass strip * Friday night BBQ...
