99s Intermountain Chapter

09/01/2026

We are getting together for a fun social in Liberty Lake at Emrys and then a stroll on the Centennial Trail on Wednesday, September 9. We hope to see you there.

08/31/2026

✈️ September Social!
Come hang out with the Intermountain 99s for a fun evening in Liberty Lake! We’ll meet at Emrys Beer & Mead Works at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9, then head out for a stroll along the Centennial Trail.
Come connect, catch up, enjoy some food and drinks, and spend time with fellow aviation friends. ✈️💕 Members, prospective members, and aviation friends are all welcome!

We hope to see you there! 💗

07/17/2026

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Captain Chresten Wilson has reached something no woman in United Airlines' history ever had: she is the airline's most senior pilot, number one out of roughly 18,000.

In United's roughly 100-year history, no woman had ever topped its pilot seniority list. Wilson is the first.

She almost didn't try. Wilson joined United in 1984 at 22, at a time when she rated her own chances near zero. "I didn't think there was a snowball's chance in hell that I would get hired," she told Fortune. "But I guess I met their standard."

That was 42 years ago. She started as a flight engineer on the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, then flew the 737, 747, 757, 767, A320, and 777, before reaching the Boeing 787 Dreamliner she commands today out of San Francisco. She has been a captain for 31 of those years.

There is a bittersweet edge to it. Wilson is 64. She reached the summit right at the edge of her own retirement, and will hold it only briefly before federal rules require her to step down.

She is careful about what the milestone means. "I never set out to be the first," she said. "I just wanted to go fly airplanes and do it to the best of my ability. But I also see that this is very significant. It represents progress and persistence, and I have to give thanks to the women that came before me. They opened the door for me."
When she started, women were almost nonexistent in airline cockpits. Even today they make up only about 6 percent of the profession.

Her hope is simply that other people look at her and aim higher. "I just want people to see that there's no limit."

07/12/2026

Aviator Hughes got a new aircraft❣️

05/15/2026

Last day to sign up for the WINGs/Trivia event at the Bird Museum- May 16 from 8:30 am to 1 pm
Register at:
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142621&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
Trivia prize include:

Discovery Flight donated by All Sports Aviation

Buy One, Get One Flight Instruction
Hour donated by Summit Aviation

One Hour Flight Simulator Session
donated by Northwest Flight Service

FAA Flight Physical
donated by Aviate Medical

CDA Aviation & Maintenance
Swag Bag plus Oil Change

Custom Aviation Candle, Coaster, a
nd Aviation Necklace Set

ASA Headset and Flight Backpack

A Brunchette Gift Card and a Neptune Aviation Hat

Complimentary KINGS Ground School Course
(Private, Instrument, Commercial, or Multi-Engine)

AeroCenter Fuel Discount
Save 60¢ per gallon during a month of your choice

Signed Book and Hat donated by Mike Kincaid

AOPA Mug, Notepad, and Headset Case

StanCraft $75 Fuel Voucher plus Aeroflite Swag

Hope to see you there‼️

05/09/2026

Come and join in on the fun! ✈️

05/09/2026

The prizes just keep getting better.
The Intermountain Chapter of The Ninety-Nines is excited to launch two amazing raffle opportunities in support of aviation education, scholarships, and chapter outreach.
Win a:
• Hayden Lake Marina 4-hour pontoon rental (up to $650 value)
• Brooks Seaplane Service private Lake Coeur d’Alene seaplane flight for up to 6 passengers (up to $1,200 value)
Tickets are $25 each.
Winners will be drawn LIVE at the June 3rd 99s meeting at KSFF.
Thank you to Hayden Lake Marina and Brooks Seaplane Service for supporting women in aviation and helping us continue building community through flying, education, and outreach.
If you would like raffle tickets, send us a message or connect with an Intermountain 99s member.
All proceeds benefit The Ninety-Nines Intermountain Chapter.

05/05/2026

Thank you to Aero-Flite Inc. for supporting the upcoming Trivia/WINGS event.
Join us May 16 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center (KCOE).
$20 gets you into the aviation trivia competition with over $1,000 in prizes on the line.
Fly in or drive in, and make sure you’re registered in advance.
Secure your spot:
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142621&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
Learn something new, meet fellow aviators, and put your knowledge to the test.

05/04/2026

Thank you to All Sports Aviation for generously donating a Discovery Flight in support of the Intermountain Chapter of The Ninety-Nines WINGS Safety Seminar and Trivia Event:
May 16 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the
Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center at the Coeur d'Alene Airport (KCOE). Over $1,000 in prizes for Trivia winners. Fly in or drive in, we’d love to have you join us. Must be registered in advance. Visit:
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142621&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx
Come learn, connect, and test your knowledge with a fun and engaging aviation trivia session.

04/30/2026

The prizes for our WINGS + Trivia Event are stacking up! We’re now approaching $1000 in prizes, and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of our amazing aviation community. Trivia tickets are $20 to play.

A big thank you to our 99 chapter member Dani L. for donating two Silverwood Theme Park tickets for one of our lucky trivia winners!

This is shaping up to be a fun and meaningful way to kick off the summer flying season. Come learn, connect, and have a chance to win some great prizes.

Be sure to register through FAASTeam to secure your spot:
https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=142621&caller=/SPANS/events/EventList.aspx

We can’t wait to see you there!