Congratulations to Lena Gibbs for being the winner of Fly AK/ WAI Last Frontier’s Private Pilot Scholarship!
Keep up the excellent work, we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve!
When: January 6, 2021 at 6pm Alaska
Where: Zoom
Why: Another great opportunity to meet lots of women in aviation – meet 99s and WAI members in one meeting! We’ll talk about the fun flying you did last year, what you look forward to this year, and just reconnect.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199229611
Meeting ID: 871 9922 9611
Passcode: 140676
Please RSVP at wai.anchorage@gmail.com! Can’t wait to see you there!
Where: 4261 Floatplane Drive, Hangar 4, Anchorage, AK 99502
When: October 31st, 7-9pm
Open bar with drinks and food, membership drive, scholarship information, and announcement of the winners of our (amazing) auction items. Check out the items:
Hi everyone! Stay tuned for an online auction on Facebook we will be having through the month of October. We will be auctioning a few AMAZING items that you won’t want to miss… we are SO excited to share what the items are so you can start bidding!
If you don’t have a Facebook, don’t fret! We will be posting the items on Instagram and our website, so you can email us at wai.anchorage@gmail.com to bid.
Are you interested in getting your float rating this summer? Well you could be the winner of our newest scholarship, and get it done for FREE!
Alaska Floats and Skis has generously offered to join up with the WAI Last Frontier to award a floatplane rating to one lucky individual. This rating is super fun to get and worthwhile, especially in the beautiful last frontier!
Requirements:
We will draw the lucky winner at our July meeting… in Talkeetna!
WAI July Meeting:
Saturday, July 11, 6:30pm at Alaska Floats and Skis in Talkeetna, AK.
Topics:
– Floatplane Flying and Adventures presented by their Chief Flight Instructor, Sarah McShea, as well as information on how to acquire one’s float rating.
– Drawing for the winner of the floatplane rating!
– Wood-fired pizza, wine/beer, and non-alcoholic beverages available!
Please feel free to check out a nearby campsite, or rent a spot in Talkeetna (AirBnB, etc). We suggest to carpool/fly together/stay with someone. RSVP via our Facebook event, by email (wai.anchorage@gmail.com) or by Facebook messenger so we know how many people to plan for.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We really look forward to it!!!
We miss you, and we are eager to see you in person again. Now that the state has reopened, we are hosting our June meeting outdoors at the park next to Lake Hood tomorrow evening. See you there!
Where: The Picnic Park at Lake Hood
When: TOMORROW! Monday, June 1st, 6:30 pm
The picnic park is at the end of Aviation Avenue between the Department of Transportation Building and the East/ West Waterlane at Lake Hood.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83067902987?pwd=SnJIKzh0M2RnUW4rK2dQem5sUm03QT09
Meeting ID: 830 6790 2987
Password: 417690
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/800772690…
Meeting ID: 800 772 690
Password: 889009
We really look forward to seeing you all!
We hope you are managing these crazy times, and that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.
Alaska is a big state with a big heart, and the board of Women in Aviation The Last Frontier Chapter wants to figure out ways to help others make ends meet. We welcome your emails and comments, and urge you to reach out if you need assistance in ANY way during this time.
Please send your inquiries, needs, thoughts and ideas to us by Friday, April 3rd at wai.anchorage@gmail.com
We will try to answer your questions to the best of our ability at our next VIRTUAL meeting on Zoom:
Monday, April 6th at 6:30pm
(link will be provided)
We look forward to seeing you then!
Alaska Airmen Association Building
