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March 17th 2012 Tucson 99s Pound Rides- Airplane Rides for Scholarships

http://www.tucson99s.org/PoundRides.html

Headline:  20 Cents-A-Pound Airplane Rides

                                      (54 annual event)

  

Date:         Saturday, March 17, 2012 - (rain date 18th)

 

Location:  Ryan Airfield, Ticket sales start at 7:00 AM, limited sales.

 

A Scholarship Fundraiser, all proceeds go to aviation scholarships for women.

                       Contributions are Tax deductible

 

Directions to Ryan Airfield:  Drive to 9698 E. Ajo Hwy. west of Tucson.

                                                  Turn on to S. Aviator Lane.  Follow the signs to parking.

 

What Happens: We weigh you, calculate the charge and take you for a twenty minute ride in a general aviation airplane.

 

Special Guests:  Star Wars characters www.duneseagarrision.com 

                            Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum www.gpdtoytrainmuseum.com  

                            and much more.

 

Family Friendly Event:  Kids of all ages have a good time.  Activities, refreshments, and Fly Market items for sale will be available.  No pets, please.

 

Check out the websites:  www.tucson99s.org, Organization Information:

The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is an International Organization of Women Pilots.  It is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was started in 1929 with Amelia Earhart serving as its first president.  There are 5000 members in 44 countries around the world.  The membership comprises beginning pilots to astronauts.  Our mission is to promote the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight.  The Tucson Chapter is sixty members strong with glider pilots, sport pilots, General Aviation pilots and commercial pilots.   Our goals are to offer aviation education programs in the community and to raise monies for local scholarships for women who want to learn fly or want to advance their level of expertise by acquiring advanced ratings.  We thank all those who have supported the Tucson Ninety-Nines Chapter since 1951 and welcome continued support throughout the Tucson area and surrounding communities.

 

The Ninety-Nines — Inspiring Women Pilots Since 1929.

 

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Pride@Tucson99s.org

Tucson 99s 2011 Treasure Hunt/ Poker Run

If you have been waiting for a fun flying event, this is it! Your Tucson chapter of the Ninety-Nines are hosting their annual Treasure Hunt Nov 5th, but this year, they are throwing in a poker run with it! For more details please visit www.Tucson99s.org/tHunt

July 2011 99s International Conference

The 99s International Conference this year is in Oklahoma! http://www.ninety-nines.org/index.cfm/conference.htm Check out this site for all the details!

FUNdraising for women in aviation scholarships!

http://tucson99s.org/FUNdraising.html

Eat at Sweet Tomatoes on Broadway = Tucson99s Schoalrship for Women in Aviation

6202 E. Broadway Blvd, by the Park Place Mall.

COME anytime between 5pm-8pm with this flyer.

EAT  and 20% of the proceeds go to our scholarship fund. Easy!

SHARE… this flyer, the more people that come, the more we can help aviation dreams!

Calling All Pilots!!!

We need pilots with 500+ hours to help us fly our scholarship fundraising “Pound Rides” Sat. April 2nd 2011! Please email events@tucson99s.org if you are able to fly.