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Orange County Ninety-Nines

A dynamic group of Women Pilots based in and around John Wayne Airport, Orange County, California

10/07/2026

✈️ Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach 2026 was a huge success! 🌊☀️

The Orange County Ninety-Nines had such a great time sharing our love of aviation with the community. We handed out hundreds of airplane necklaces to young future aviators, hoping to inspire the next generation to look to the skies💙✈️

See you next year!

10/01/2026

Good afternoon and happy October!

We have another fantastic issue of Plane Tales ready for you, thanks to our chapter members. This time around, you'll learn about our annual business meeting, which was followed-up by a great speaker, our chapter fly-in, a solo, a checkride, an airshow, inverted flight, an airshow you can work, propeller safety facts, and whose birthday is around the corner. Whew! Try saying that in one breath! In other words, we have one heck of a great issue for you to sit down and enjoy. Remember that page one has those dates listed for your quick and easy reference.

Please click on the following link to view your entire issue of Plane Tales: https://oc99s.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/October-2026-Plane-Tales.pdf

Your Plane Tales Crew,
Diane Myers & Amy Davis

09/17/2026

We are so excited for our Orange County Ninety-Nines Annual Meeting tomorrow! ✈️💙 Join us for hangar talk, refreshments, and an incredible evening with Mike Jesch sharing tips and techniques from 25,000 hours of flying! See you there! ✈️

09/16/2026

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT! Melody earned her wings!!! Congrats Melody we are so proud of you!

09/01/2026

Good morning to all of you reading our newsletter!

We hope you enjoy the September issue of Plane Tales as much as we did. But, before you click on the link below, let's slow down and go back to a former post, which accompanied another month of Plane Tales... Remember how we mentioned that each issue seems to take on a life of its own? Well, that issue certainly did not let us down and our newest issue has not disappointed us, either. Each of our articles this month is a tale of promises made, goals set, and responsibilities realized. These are not merely promises thrown up in the air like pennies towards a wishing well. They are promises, goals, and responsibilities realized and made to oneself. Each month, we truly appreciate our authors bringing us along on their journeys as they set their goals, accomplish those goals, and continue the process towards what they set out to achieve. If this seems like a never-ending loop, that's because it is. An overflowing life is full of these three aspects: promises, goals, and responsibilities.

This is why our highly favored new members/all members meetings are so important. Chapter members from each stage of life share their hopes, dreams, promises, goals, responsibilities, achievements, and so much more. It's a perfect time to remember how much we are alike. So, be sure to keep your eyes on our schedule for the next new members/all members meeting.

Here's the link to view the entire issue of Plane Tales: https://oc99s.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/September-2026-Plane-Tales-1.pdf

Your Plane Tales Crew,
Diane Myers & Amy Davis

08/24/2026

From old to new!!! Join us for All Members Night on Wednesday, August 26, for an evening of hangar talk, new connections, mentorship, and celebrating the incredible women who make up the Orange County Ninety-Nines. Whether you’re an experienced pilot, brand new to aviation, or still working toward your certificate, all are welcome!

08/01/2026

Good morning to all of our Ninety-Nines and our Friends of the Ninety-Nines!

Chapter members, we hope you enjoyed your month off from any chapter duties. We know we did. Now we're at the beginning of August and it's time to start thinking about fall flying. Before you do that, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and sit down to enjoy this month's issue of Plane Tales. Although we weren't working in July, some of our chapter members were attending the international meeting here in San Diego and others were working on their licenses or ratings. They were kind enough to set aside some time to remind us how awesome it is to be a pilot and to belong to such a great group of ladies.

Please click on the following link to view your entire issue of our August Plane Tales. https://oc99s.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/August-2026-Plane-Tales.pdf

Your Plane Tales Crew,
Diane Myers & Amy Davis

06/04/2026

We honor and remember Shirley McFall, a beloved member of The Ninety-Nines for more than 35 years. ✈️❤️

Since joining our chapter in 1990, Shirley was a constant presence, mentor, volunteer, cheerleader, ground instructor, writer, and friend. She dedicated countless hours to encouraging new pilots, documenting our chapter’s accomplishments, and helping lead countless events and educational programs within the Ninety-Nines.

Known for her quick wit, infectious laugh, unwavering loyalty, and love of flying, Shirley left an impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Whether she was serving on committees, teaching, mentoring, organizing, or simply showing up to support her fellow Ninety-Nines, Shirley embodied the spirit of friendship, service, and adventure that defines our organization.

The skies are a little quieter without her, but her legacy will continue to inspire generations of women aviators.

Blue skies and tailwinds, Shirley. Thank you for all you gave to our chapter and the aviation community.

06/01/2026

Happy June to our Ninety-Nines and our Friends of the Ninety-Nines!

Every month we marvel as each issue slowly reveals its own personality. This month, our June issue did not disappoint with its many "firsts" and overall good feelings. Thank you to our authors. Plane Tales would not be the same without you! Although you see this phrase on the last page of each issue, please remember that Plane Tales is sent "to a very accomplished woman: all Ninety-Nines".

There are a couple of important reminders that you will find on page one. Our Pilot of the Year Banquet is on June 9th and our planning committee asks that you RSVP by tomorrow, June 2nd. If you need an extension on your RSVP, please email us so the committee will have an approximate headcount. The second reminder is that our Ninety-Nines International Conference is being held right in our backyard (San Diego) from July 8th through July 12th. This event also asks for early RSVPs. Both events require a great deal of planning; so, your RSVPs are important to the respective committees.

Please click on the link below to view your full June issue of Plane Tales. Remember that this will be your last Plane Tales until August 1st and there are also no meetings in July. Enjoy this time of summer repose and we will be back with you all in August.

https://oc99s.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Plane-Tales.pdf

Your Plane Tales Crew,
Diane Myers & Amy Davis

05/21/2026

RSVP LINK IN BIO!!!

Join us for the 2026 Orange County Ninety-Nines Pilot of the Year Banquet! ✈️💙

Come celebrate an evening recognizing our Pilot of the Year, Professional Pilot of the Year, and 2026 scholarship recipients alongside an incredible community of aviators and supporters. Guests are more than welcome to attend!

📍 Irvine Ranch Duck Club
📅 June 9, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ $28 per person

RSVP by June 2 — link in bio!

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