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The San Diego Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a non-profit organization supporting female pilots

11/04/2026

Attention SD99s - please RSVP ASAP for our annual Friendsgiving Potluck happening Saturday November 14!! We need to get a proper headcount so we can plan accordingly. 🦃🍁🥧

Every year this is a fun occasion to see old friends, meet new members, and show our gratitude for such an amazing aviation community here in San Diego. This year our Friendsgiving Potluck is being hosted at Kathleen’s Hangar, thank you Kathleen for opening your hangar doors to us!

Please RSVP with any additional guests and what you intend on bringing to the potluck. We look forward to seeing you there!

Details posted on www.sd99s.org/events. Calendar is shared on our social media accounts and our Slack Channel or check your email for upcoming events.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

11/02/2026

Festive Flying is on the horizon, mark your calendars for these upcoming November events!

11/09 - Chapter Business Meeting
CAU-KMYF or Virtual - 6:30-8PM
Our monthly chapter business meeting to discuss important SD99 matters, plan exciting upcoming events, brainstorm fundraising ideas, and wrap up any unfinished business. All members are welcome to come in person at CAU-KMYF or log in via Google Meet (link provided via email a few days prior).

11/14 - Friendsgiving Potluck
El Cajon KSEE Hangars - 2-6:30PM
Join us for our Annual Friendsgiving Potluck and meet fellow 99 members from our San Diego Chapter.This is a potluck style event, please RSVP and let us know what you will be bringing to share.

11/19 - Hangar Huddle - Big Bear Flight Planning
CAU-KMYF - 6-8PM
Join us for this month’s Hangar Huddle where we’ll focus on flight planning to Big Bear. We’ll discuss what it takes to fly into the mountains, including performance planning, weather and terrain considerations, and runway and approach briefings unique to high-elevation airports. Please RSVP on event website.

11/21 Big Bear Fly-In
Big Bear Airport L35 - 11:00AM-5PM
Clear skies and crisp mountain air await — join the 99s San Diego Chapter for a scenic fly-in to Big Bear! This is a perfect chance to stretch your wings, share flying stories, and connect with fellow pilots who love the joy of flight as much as you do. After we land, we’ll walk to a nearby restaurant for a relaxed lunch. Please RSVP on event website.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 Our first Halloween Fly In to Flabob was so much fun! We hope it is the start of a fun new annual tradition. A big thank you to all of our members who got into the spirit with some amazing costumes 👻🎃

Join us for our next event! Details posted on www.sd99s.org/events. Calendar is shared on our social media accounts and our Slack Channel or check your email for upcoming events.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

10/29/2026

Attention Student Pilots - the Fran Bera Scholarship application is now open!! 🩵✈️

This scholarship pays tribute to our late San Diego Chapter matriarch, a distinguished FAA Designated Examiner, test pilot, aircraft saleswoman, and record-setting air racing legend with over 20,000 general aviation hours logged. Fran’s remarkable 69-year membership in the Ninety-Nines was the 7th longest in the organization’s history. She was a steadfast advocate for women pilots, especially student pilots. In keeping with her wish, this scholarship aims to assist a dedicated and active 99s member in achieving her Private Pilot certificate.

This award provides up to $12,000 to help the recipient reach this milestone. Applicants must demonstrate active participation as a member and present a clear plan to complete their training within 12 months.

Applications are open until her birthday, December 7th!

To be eligible for the Fran Bera Scholarship, the applicant must:
☑️ Be a 99s Student Pilot member for at least 3 months prior to the submission deadline
☑️ Have a current and valid medical certificate
☑️ Have a student pilot certificate
☑️ Have a minimum of five hours of flight training in the 6 months prior to the application deadline
☑️ Receive their flight training within the United States
☑️ Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
☑️ Have a 99s mentor

Please visit https://sd99s.org/fran-bera-info for more information and to apply.

10/27/2026

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT!! 🩵

Dianet has just earned her CFII rating! Bravo Dianet 👏🏻

Are you a member with a new accomplishment? DM us to be featured.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org today!

10/23/2026

Last weekend we celebrated 80 years of the founding of the San Diego Ninety-Nines Chapter 👏🏻🩵✈️ A huge thank you to our members past and present that have supported our mission of encouraging women in aviation. We also awarded Kayla the Natasha Warshaw IR Scholarship, a big thank you to Lynn and our Scholarship Committee for making this generous award a possibility.

Join us for our next event! Details posted on www.sd99s.org/events. Calendar is shared on our social media accounts and our Slack Channel or check your email for upcoming events.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

10/19/2026

This Saturday- October 24 - come get Spooky with us for a fun Halloween Flabob Fly-In!! 👻🎃🧙‍♀️

We’re heading to Flabob Airport (KRIR) for a Halloween lunch at the Flabob Airport Cafe. Plan to arrive between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, then join us for brunch/lunch, costumes, airplanes, and a fun afternoon with fellow aviation enthusiasts.

Come dressed to impress, whether you go spooky, funny, creative, aviation-themed, or completely over the top. Costumes are strongly encouraged and the best one will win a prize!

Pilots may fly in, and those joining by car are just as welcome. Bring a friend, family member, or plus one and come spend the afternoon with the San Diego Chapter of The Ninety-Nines.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

10/16/2026

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT!! 🙌🏼

Molly has just passed her type rating for the CRJ 900 for Endeavor. Way to go Molly! 👩‍✈️

Are you a member with a new accomplishment? DM us to be featured.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org today!

10/12/2026

Another fantastic Hangar Huddle in the log book!

Our “Keys to the Hangar - Aircraft Ownership” subject was a big hit, with a panel of 5 different airplane owners to share their unique paths and journeys in owning an airplane.

Jackie L Burch regaled us with her beautiful newly purchased Carbon Cub SS, Kate Proctor led our panel discussion, and yes we took a little siesta at Casa Machado to refuel. 🌮

Because this subject is so popular and we have not finished covering all the topics we hoped, keep an eye out for a follow up in either Jan or Feb of 2027!

Join us for our next event! Details posted on www.sd99s.org/events. Calendar is shared on our social media accounts and our Slack Channel or check your email for upcoming events.

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

10/09/2026

NEXT FRIDAY!! Join us for our next Pilot Social featuring a custom Hat Bar activity! 🤠

This month’s Pilot Social will feature a Hat Bar, where you’ll have the opportunity to create and customize your own hat while spending the evening with fellow aviation enthusiasts (bring your own hat and we will provide the decor!)

Whether you’re a current member, a student pilot, a certificated pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about flying, everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a friend, family member, or plus one.

Our Monthly Pilot Social is a casual opportunity to meet fellow aviators, connect with members of the San Diego Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, exchange stories and experiences, ask questions, and make new friends.

Special Thank you to Tiffany for helping us host this fun Pilot Social!

10/16 - 6-8PM - Rancho Sante Fe - Please RSVP on the event website so we can get enough materials and hats for all participants

Not a member, but want to be? Apply online at www.ninety-nines.org and find a chapter today!

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