Since the time of its inception, the field of aviation has rapidly grown in both importance and popularity. The acceptance and recognition of women's participation and achievements in this activity, however, did not develop with nearly the same speed. The first biographical history of women pilots in Alaska, this work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation--something that had long been considered part of "the men's world". Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 37 adventurous and personal tales are offered, including…mehr
Since the time of its inception, the field of aviation has rapidly grown in both importance and popularity. The acceptance and recognition of women's participation and achievements in this activity, however, did not develop with nearly the same speed. The first biographical history of women pilots in Alaska, this work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation--something that had long been considered part of "the men's world". Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 37 adventurous and personal tales are offered, including that of an ultralight flyer, the first woman to become U.S. Aerobatic Champion, a parachute jumper, the first woman to fly in a small airplane over the North Pole and an Iditarod dog musher. Questions about why these women chose to fly; where they learned; when they soloed; what it meant to them to become a pilot; what challenges they faced in such a non-traditional role; and why they chose the skies of Alaska are addressed as these intriguing stories are told.
The late Sandi Sumner was a freelance writer from Colorado.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Stand up, Stand out: Margo Cook 2. A Natural Gift: Marvel Crosson 3. First to Solo: Irene Irvine Ryan 4. Why Not? Mary Barrow Worthylake 5. One Woman's Journey: Mary Joyce 6. Alaska's Favorite: Ruth Martin Jefford 7. No Place for a Woman: Pearl Laska Chamberlain 8. One in Twelve: Virginia Merrill Clayton 9. No Wheat Fields in Alaska: Ginny Wood 10. The Environmentalist: Celia Hunter 11. A Bird in the Air: Amy Lou Barney 12. Ruby the Riveter: Ruby Pappas 13. Flying Doctor: Dr. Nancy Sydnam 14. Still Smiling: Ann Wilbur 15. A Test of Endurance: Ingrid Pedersen 16. An Exceptional Girl: Dorothy Magoffin 17. Perseverance: Darlene Dubay 18. Monday's My Day Off: Heidi Ruess 19. A Survivor: Ellen Paneok 20. Turned on by Learning: Caren Della Cioppa 21. Pancho Flies Again: Louise Gettman 22. Sheer Energy: Dee Rice 23. Sky Dancer: Patty Wagstaff 24. To Hell and Back: Megan Rust 25. A Wild Hair: Charlotte Luckett 26. No Strings: Ginny Jacober 27. Invincible: Phyllis Tate 28. Drop Zone: Carol Redding 29. A Million-Dollar View: Jeni Hunter 30. Two Babes and a Bird: Keli Mahoney and LeeAnn Wetzel 31. Choices: Roberta Degenhardt 32. All Trails Lead to Here: Terri Laclair 33. Flying Across the Tundra: Diana Moroney 34. It's Never Boring: Carrie Licht 35. A Love Affair: Dee Hanson 36. Juggling: Dr. Petra Illig 37. The Future: Audrey Cole Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Stand up, Stand out: Margo Cook 2. A Natural Gift: Marvel Crosson 3. First to Solo: Irene Irvine Ryan 4. Why Not? Mary Barrow Worthylake 5. One Woman's Journey: Mary Joyce 6. Alaska's Favorite: Ruth Martin Jefford 7. No Place for a Woman: Pearl Laska Chamberlain 8. One in Twelve: Virginia Merrill Clayton 9. No Wheat Fields in Alaska: Ginny Wood 10. The Environmentalist: Celia Hunter 11. A Bird in the Air: Amy Lou Barney 12. Ruby the Riveter: Ruby Pappas 13. Flying Doctor: Dr. Nancy Sydnam 14. Still Smiling: Ann Wilbur 15. A Test of Endurance: Ingrid Pedersen 16. An Exceptional Girl: Dorothy Magoffin 17. Perseverance: Darlene Dubay 18. Monday's My Day Off: Heidi Ruess 19. A Survivor: Ellen Paneok 20. Turned on by Learning: Caren Della Cioppa 21. Pancho Flies Again: Louise Gettman 22. Sheer Energy: Dee Rice 23. Sky Dancer: Patty Wagstaff 24. To Hell and Back: Megan Rust 25. A Wild Hair: Charlotte Luckett 26. No Strings: Ginny Jacober 27. Invincible: Phyllis Tate 28. Drop Zone: Carol Redding 29. A Million-Dollar View: Jeni Hunter 30. Two Babes and a Bird: Keli Mahoney and LeeAnn Wetzel 31. Choices: Roberta Degenhardt 32. All Trails Lead to Here: Terri Laclair 33. Flying Across the Tundra: Diana Moroney 34. It's Never Boring: Carrie Licht 35. A Love Affair: Dee Hanson 36. Juggling: Dr. Petra Illig 37. The Future: Audrey Cole Index
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