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

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Great advice from ERIN DALY + PAUL HO**ER || Aviation & Travel ✈️✈️✈️ I originally thought about working on getting comfortable flying again privately, off Instagram. But then I started thinking back to why I started this account in the first place.

When I began my aviation journey, I felt pretty alone. I came from zero aviation background, and it seemed like everyone around me had been flying their whole lives. I’d watch these incredibly talented pilots online and wondered if I’d ever be able to even fly a plane. Let alone talk on comms😂

The truth is, sometimes life gets busy.
Sometimes passions and hobbies get put on pause.
And sometimes it’s just not the right time for a multitude of reasons- and that’s okay.

But I also think it’s important not to be afraid of starting again. Maybe it’ll be harder than you remember. Maybe it won’t. Either way, the only way to find out is to get back in the seat.

So if sharing this process of getting uncomfortable so I can become comfortable (and proficient) again encourages even one person to return to something they once loved, I’d say it’s worth it. 💛

06/19/2026

Forty three years ago, Dr. Sally Ride made dreams a reality.

On June 18, 1983 Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. Sally and the trailblazing women of that first NASA class didn't just break a barrier - they changed what is possible. Thank you all for the inspiration!

06/18/2026

We're proud to celebrate Captain Yolanda Kaunda, Malawi's first female Captain and a member of the African Section of The Ninety-Nines!

Thank you, Captain Yolanda, for sharing your story and inspiring pilots around the world. Your accomplishments are a testament to where passion, hard work, and perseverance can lead.

The Ninety-Nines is proud to connect women pilots across the globe, and we're honored to have members like Captain Yolanda in our community.

Interested in joining? Visit www.ninety-nines.org/join-99s.htm

06/17/2026

EAA AirVenture takes place July 20–26, 2026, and we're looking for volunteers to help staff The Ninety-Nines booths throughout the week.

Whether you're able to volunteer for a few hours or multiple shifts, we'd love to have you join us at one of our booth locations and help connect with pilots and aviation enthusiasts from around the world.

Sign up for a shift:
✈️ 99s Booth – Hangar:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/12215930028/false #/invitation

✈️ 99s Booth – WomenVenture:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/12036678540106/false #/invitation

Thank you for helping represent The Ninety-Nines at Oshkosh!

06/17/2026

Thankfully the Saratoga has enough room to stretch out in and catch a nap… if you aren’t the pilot that is. Credit: Leslie Frese Malone ✈️✈️✈️

06/16/2026

Day 5:
Learned about stalls and slow flight. I pitched down too much and too fast while trying to recover and that was scary. Immediately turned to see my instructor’s face and saw a surprised look on her face. The 2nd time around was much better since I now knew what to do.

Feeling a little discouraged at the moment but I know I too will recover and learn from this. 😔

Total flight hours: 2
Flight hours remaining: 1498🙃

Credit: Sally Kim •••✈︎ ㅤ♡
learning to fly growth 🌱

06/15/2026

𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman made history by graduating from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale and becoming the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. After facing barriers to flight training in the United States, Coleman traveled to France to pursue her dream of aviation. Her determination helped pave the way for future generations of aviators and expanded opportunities for women and people of color in flight.

Inspired by pioneers like Bessie? Join a community of women in aviation through The Ninety-Nines and help continue the legacy of supporting, mentoring, and uplifting women pilots. ➡️ https://www.ninety-nines.org/join-99s.htm

To read more about Bessie Coleman’s life and legacy, visit: National Women’s History Museum: (womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/bessie-coleman) and Cradle of Aviation Museum (cradleofaviation.org/history/history/women-in-aviation/bessie-coleman.html)

06/15/2026

Looking forward to reading this new book!