Monday, March 31, 2014

Fundraisers and Special Activities


Dreams Take Flight Raffle Tickets

Tickets for Air Canada' Dreams Take Flight raffle are being sold at Grant Park Mall close to Safeway from Monday March 31st - Sunday April 6th. They are $2 each, support a great cause and you can win a 2014 Jetta! Draw date is April 25th. Thank you… Jenna


Women in Aviation Annual Fund Raiser – Purdy Chocolates

In time for Easter! https://www.purdysgpp.com/JoinAGroup.aspx?c=29577
To order, set up a log-in and pay with a credit card. Orders are due April 6th and delivered to Winnipeg by April 15th. There are some super yummy Easter bunnies, eggs and gift baskets. Contact Stacie Bruneteau at cwiaywg@hotmail.com.


Women’s Free PSTAR Ground School

The MB Chapter 99s are organizing a 5-evening Free PSTAR Ground School April 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16th6:30-8:30 pm for women. Together, participants will write the PSTAR exam for the Student Permit. This is the first component of ground school, women interested in continuing can decide to do so. Harv’s Air is kindly providing Instructors.


Calendars

Members of the MB Chapter of the 99s who fly C-FLUG C150 are producing a professional fund raising calendar. Approximately 5000 copies will be sold.

a. If you would like your business or personal logo or name in the calendar to show your support for women in aviation, please contact jill.oakes@umanitoba.ca.

b. Calendars will be sold for $20 + shipping. 100% of every sale – YES all $20!! Will be given to C-FLUG Pilots and Pilots in Training that sell the calendars for flight training and aviation fuel. Calendars sold by other supporters (eg pilots with their own planes who are keen to help promote women in aviation) will be deposited in C-FLUG’s bank account for C-FLUG’s contingency fund.


Sunday April 13th – St Andrews/Winnipeg Air Traffic Control Tower Tour

The C-FLUG team of Women Pilots is planning a tour of the St Andrews Tour at 17:00 (5:00 pm). Women interested in learning about flying, pilots and pilots in training are invited. (no purses and no cameras in the Tower). RSVP if you’re planning on attending as we may have to create two shifts due to limited space. You’ll see how the Air Traffic Controllers manage aircraft in the air and on the ground, you’ll hear communications between Pilots and Controllers, and you’ll have a chance to talk to Controllers about training, job opportunities, and salaries. Pre-register with jill.oakes@umanitoba.ca.


May 24th Spring Poker Derby 

All pilots welcome to join this fund raiser sponsored by the Manitoba Chapter of the 99s. Pilots purchase “poker cards” and are dealt their cards by flying to as many of the participating Manitoba airports as they like. Tons of door prizes and loads of fun for men and women – fill your plane with passengers too! Poster identifying participating airports will be posted shortly.

See other events on the Manitoba Aviation Calendar.

Monday, March 3, 2014

For Women: Introduction to Learning to Fly



Saturday, March 8, 2014
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Lyncrest Airport 57119 Murdock Rd, Winnipeg
(2 km north of Fermor Ave just inside the east Perimeter)

Join us to experience: an introduction to flying, tour various aircraft types,
take a 45 minute sample flight and meet other female pilots.

To register contact: Jill.oakes@ad.umanitoba.ca*

* Important note: There is no charge for this event but a written request is required.
To reserve your place, simply send an email stating:
1. Why you want to learn how to fly.
2. What steps you are willing to take to make your dream a reality.
3. What you hope to do to help other women to learn how to fly once you become a pilot.

Application deadline: March 7, 2014
For women only, must be 18 years or older.