The Ninety-Nines, Inc, International Organization of Women Pilots

10/19/2026

Ninety-Nines member and author Sarah Byrn Rickman received an Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund Research Scholar Grant for her work on Let's Make a Race of It!

Enjoy this glimpse into aviation history, and be sure to check out the full book! Proceeds from book sales benefit the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund!

Order your copy and help support future scholarship opportunities!

10/18/2026

The reason why I’m telling you this is because I think one of the hardest parts about being an airline pilot is comparing yourself to others journeys. And you need to remember that you got into this because you love the career, you love to fly, and that’s what you get to do every day, you’re lucky enough to be a person who gets to fly planes for a living.

It’s easier said than done to not look at other people’s careers, and there’s factors that you can’t control, but it’s all about perspective and gratitude.
Credit ✈️• Ava Almquist ✈️✈️✈️

10/17/2026

Don’t miss the San Antonio Chapter’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash Fly-In! 🎃 It’s sure to be a fun day, so check out their post below for all the details and make plans to join! ⬇️

🎃 🎃✈️ 🎃 2ND ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH FLY-IN! 🎃✈️

IT’S BACK — AND IT’S GOING TO BE A SMASH! 💥🎃

Remember when you first started flying and you were secretly looking for ANY excuse to safely throw something out of an airplane window? 😂✈️

Well… WE FOUND ONE. 🎃💥

Come out to Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) for a one-of-a-kind day of aviation, pumpkins, prizes, food, and FUN!

📅 October 25, 2026
🌧️ Rain Date: November 8, 2026
📍 KCVB — Castroville Municipal Airport
⏰ Event starts at 10:00 AM
✈️ PILOTS: Please arrive by 9:00 AM!

🎃 THE PUMPKIN SMASH!
Pilots will take to the skies and drop pumpkins onto a target — competing for prizes and bragging rights! 😆🎃✈️

Purchase your pumpkins here:

https://bit.ly/pumpkin-smash-fly-in

And if you’re not a pilot, come watch the chaos from the ground! There will be:

☕ Coffee
🥧 Pie
🍔 Food
🛍️ Local vendors
🏆 Prizes
✈️ Airplanes
🎃 And, of course… PUMPKIN SMASHING!

PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED TIMES!
And yes — we know there was an issue with the QR code not scanning properly. 🤦‍♀️😂 The flyer has been revised!

COME FLY IN. COME WATCH. COME SMASH A PUMPKIN. 🎃💥✈️

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come support the San Antonio Ninety-Nines while enjoying a seriously fun day at the airport! ❤️

🏆 WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR EVENT SPONSORS & PRIZE DONATIONS!

If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the event or donate a prize, please contact:

Jocelyn Hermesmeyer
📧 [email protected]
📱 (805) 630-3196

Let’s go smash some pumpkins! 🎃💥✈️

10/16/2026

Come fly to lunch with me! ✈️ I’ve been reading your comments on my last few flying videos and I am here to answer your questions! Which… are mainly about cost.

Learning to fly is the big cost I didn’t touch on here— I don’t come from an aviation family, but I’ve structured my life around learning to fly since I was a teen. It took me 6+ years because I kept running out of money, I got through my first solo in high school working line crew in exchange for hours (20:1) and working my paid job nights and weekends. I went back to training for 2 weeks after college to crank out the rest of my license with the last of my savings before moving to LA where I knew it would be more expensive. I also just got really lucky with finding an FBO that still let ramp rats learn to fly, I feel like that culture is fading fast :(
Credit Xyla Foxlin ✈️✈️✈️

10/15/2026

There are countless reasons to be a Ninety-Nine, but at the heart of them all is a community of female pilots who encourage, inspire, and show up for one another.

What’s your reason for being a Ninety-Nine? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

Ready to find yours? Join The Ninety-Nines at ninety-nines.org/join-the-99s/

10/14/2026

We love seeing our chapters share their love of aviation with the next generation! The Utah Ninety-Nines had such a special day connecting with young girls, sharing their experiences, and showing them just how many possibilities are waiting for them in aviation.

Want to be part of a community that supports female pilots and encourages the next generation? Find your local chapter and join us at ninety-nines.org.

10/13/2026

Be part of The Ninety-Nines as we head toward 100 years!

Join, reinstate, or renew with our special Centennial Membership and secure your membership through December 31, 2029. Stay connected to the community, opportunities, and support of The Ninety-Nines for years to come.

• Current members can select Centennial Membership when renewing.
• New or reinstating members can complete the membership form and select the Centennial Membership option on the final page.

Visit ninety-nines.org/join-the-99s/ to get started!

10/13/2026

Learn to Fly!! This is your sign to start your flight training and learn to fly the magenta (ahem) pink line! Become a Pink Pilot today! Now accepting students 2S6 Sportsman Airpark in Newberg, OR. Credit The Pink Pilot

10/13/2026

CBS News aired an expanded video about the search for Amelia. It also includes photos and more about The Ninety-Nines.

Famed aviator Amelia Earhart vanished nearly 90 years ago on her qu...