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2025 Scholarship Winners Announced

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 The Sugarloaf Chapter of the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots is pleased to announce our two recipients of the Sugarloaf99s Biennial Scholarship. Our primary recipient is Sugarloaf Chapter member, Olivia Fuller. Oliva will pursue her Glider pilot certificate with the funds awarded to her. Olivia stated in her application that “Glider flying develops superior stick-and-rudder skills, sharpens weather-reading abilities, and builds a deep understanding of aerodynamics and energy management. These lessons are directly transferable to powered flight and will strengthen my abilities”. Our secondary recipient is Keystone Chapter member Eva Thierry. Eva is pursuing her Private Pilot certificate and is a dedicated 99s volunteer at the chapter, section and international level .  She told us that her “aviation goal is to earn my Private Pilot license, then continue to earn my Instrument Rating and become a Ground Instructor”. Congratulations ladies and we lo...

January Meeting

Happy New Year! 99s meeting 1800 at Airways Inn. Hope to see all of you soon. What type or new meeting places would folks like? Please let me know! Any other days of the week? Thanks for your input. Seth

Join Us At The Mid-Atlantic Spring Section Meeting April 26 & 27, 2024

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 The Mountaineer 99s, assisted by the Sugarloaf 99s, are excited to be hosting the Mid-Atlantic Spring Section Meeting at Eastern WV Regional Airport / Shepherd Field (KMRB) in wild and wonderful  Martinsburg, West Virginia. Home of the Air National Guard  167th Airlift Wing , the airport boasts an 8815' x 175' runway, two flight schools, corporate and charter operations, an aviation museum and library, and a wonderful restaurant with views of the airport.  Our meeting will be held at the West Complex at 226 Pilot Way; Martinsburg, WV 25405. Registration: Please register using our Sugarloaf Store  Link.  Please be sure to note your chapter in the comments section when checking out. Arriving aircraft will park at the FBO and be transported by volunteer 99s and 49.5's. Although there is no hotel block, there are several hotels 10-15 minutes from the airport that we recommend for booking:              Hilton Garden Inn  ...

Christmas at the Airport

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 It's been a few years and we are finally bringing back Christmas at the Airport!  UPDATE 11/30/23: All reservations are FULL - slots to visit with Santa on the day of the event will only be available if there are no-shows. Other activities do not require a reservation, including touring Yukon Sourdough, a 1942 DC3. Please note that Santa's arrival and departure via airplane and tours of the DC3 are subject to favorable weather conditions. Santa Claus is coming to the Frederick Airport! Join us for a day of educational activities and let Father Christmas know what is on your list this year! ***Registration is required to visit Santa.  A $5 donation PER FAMILY (non-refundable) goes towards the Sugarloaf 99s Aviation Scholarship. Donations for the electronic child size airplane ride goes to the Ensign Dean R. Van Kirk Aviation Heritage Museum (NON REFUNDABLE).*** Registration is not required for the other activities! When: Sunday, December 3, 2023 Where: AOPA National Aviat...

Congratulations to Leah Murphy - 2023 Sugarloaf Scholarship Winner!

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 Congrats to Maryland Chapter Member Leah Murphy, who earned her Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate on July 19, 2023! Leah was able to complete this training thanks to the scholarship provided to her by the Sugarloaf Chapter. Leah will continue to pursue her certificates and ratings towards her goal of flying for a living.

2023 SUGARLOAF 99S SCHOLARSHIP WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED!

  APPLICATION WINDOW IS APRIL 15, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2023 (now closed) $4,500 – The Sugarloaf Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is offering a minimum of two scholarships to a maximum of three scholarships with a total value of $4,500. The minimum amount per scholarship is $1,500. These scholarships are awarded in honor the “small but mighty” Sugarloaf 99’s chapter, who provides inspiration and support to fellow aviatrix of our chapter and section to help them pursue their aviation related goals. Funds may be used for any phase of flight training (initial pilot through ATP including instrument, instructor, or other ratings), checkride fees, written exam fees, academic work related to aviation, air racing, charity flying, or any other reasonable flying-related activity. Eligible applicants include students or full members of the Mid-Atlantic Region of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. that have been a member of International and the Section for at least 180 days by the application deadline date. A...

SUGARLOAF 99s SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW NOW OPEN!

 APPLICATION WINDOW IS OPEN JULY 15, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 The Sugarloaf Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc.   is offering a minimum of three scholarships to a maximum of six scholarships with a total value of $4,500. The maximum amount per scholarship is $1,500.   These scholarships are awarded in honor the “small but mighty” Sugarloaf 99’s chapter, who provides inspiration and support to fellow aviatrix of our chapter and section to help them pursue their aviation related goals. Funds may be used for any phase of flight training (initial pilot through ATP including instrument, instructor, or other ratings), checkride fees, written exam fees, academic work related to aviation, air racing, charity flying, or any other reasonable flying related activity.   Eligible applicants include students or full members of the the Mid-Atlantic Region of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. that have been a member of International and the Section for at least 90 days by the application deadl...