The Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots on March 8th commemorated the anniversary of the licensing of the world's first aviatrix on that date in 1910, Raymonde De Laroche (1882 – 1919) a French balloonist, by encouraging female pilots worldwide to introduce another woman to flight. The San Diego 99s did their best despite the intermittent rain showers. SD99s Mary, Connie, Roni & Natasha spent the drizzly day sharing their love of aviation (and the Ninety-Nines!) with a group of interested women. A few ladies also took a short flights with Natasha in a Piper as did others who went up with Mary. Channel 8 News even mentioned us briefly during their 11am show. Still a successful event despite the weather.
