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.
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 ...
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...