AE Scholarship Canadian winners

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  2007 Laureen Nelson-Boutet, First Canadian Chapter, East Canada Section won an Instrument Rating Scholarship

"My immediate goal is to become a proficient Instrument-rated pilot as I enjoy cross country flying and participating in air rallies.  I own a Cessna Cutlass RG that recently underwent an exciting avionics upgrade.  I became a Private Pilot in 1990, followed by a Night Rating in 1991 and have been an active member of the Ninety-Nines since 1992.  It was while attending the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario for Veterinary Medicine that I became interested in flying.  I often speak to students about non-traditional careers, plus I enjoy sports.  I look forward to many more years of participation in this incredibly supportive, interesting and fun group of individuals."

2006 Marilyn Dickson, Research Scholarship - picture and writeup to follow.

2005:  Akky Mansikka, First Canadian Chapter, East Canada Section won a  instructor Class IV Scholarship.

"I developed an interest in flying growing up in the suburbs of the city of Eindhoven in Holland. Behind my house was an air force base from which a variety of fascinating planes would be taking off and landing every day. After my family moved to Canada my father worked in the aviation industry and sometimes he would take me to work with him near Toronto’s, Malton Airport. There, I watched test flights of experimental aircraft. I took my first flying lesson in 1960 but was unable to pursue my interest at that time.  Women at that time were not encouraged to pursue untraditional careers, so I became a teacher.  When two of my three children were in university, the worst time of all financially and time wise, I finally went back to flying with the support of my husband Henry. The impetus was a bout with cancer and the realization that the time to do things you dream of, may never come unless you take the steps to do them here and now.  A Private License was obtained in 1997, followed by a night rating, an IFR rating in 2001 and Commercial License in 2003. I am also involved with dragonboating and have competed with Canada’s National Team and received medals in world competitions in the USA, Rome Italy, Poland and in Shanghai, China. My story is in the book “How to Ride a Dragon”, which is about facing the “dragons” in your life, learning to live with them and allowing them to take you to places only dreamed of and beyond. "

2002: Susan Begg, Eastern Ontario Chapter won a scholarship to obtain an instrument rating.

Susan with other AE Scholarship winners at the 99s Convention (Susan is the 2nd person from the right in the front row)

Susan's reflections: "I began flying in 1970. I discovered the 99s soon after. Ever since then the 99s have been an inspiration and excellent network of aviation enthusiasts. My entire career in the IT field has been good of course, but I always have had my heart in aviation. I am gearing up to change careers to the aviation field. Through this endeavour, I am
working on a Commercial License. The AE Memorial Scholarship will allow me to pursue my goal and eventually teach others the joy of flying".

At the 2001 99s International Convention in Calgary, four Canadian  99s won scholarships! Everyone was so delighted!

Jill Dermott (First Canadian Chapter, in the Toronto area) will use her scholarship to obtain a PPC King Air 2000. [Reflections .."My introduction to the aviation industry came at an early age. My father, recently retired, flew for almost fifty years as a bush pilot and in corporate aviation. It wasn’t until six years ago that I decided to move and pursue a career in aviation. Shortly after completing my PPL, I became a member of the 99s. It has been through this organization that I have received much encouragement and inspiration. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the First Canadian Chapter and the AE Scholarship Trustees for their support of my dream of a career in corporate aviation.]

Peggy Gordon (BC Coast Chapter) will use her scholarship for an instrument rating.

"Before I started flying, I was told it would open up a whole new world for me. Never a truer statement! With my first flight, May 1994, I was hooked. I obtained my PPL in December 1994, my night rating shortly thereafter, and carried on to my commercial licence. Since then, I have been flying regularly, gaining experience (and a new perspective from the air) on various aircraft, including tail wheels and floats. My next goal is obtain my instrument rating and then employment commercially. I cannot imagine my future without aviation."

Wendy Percival (Maple Leaf Chapter, near London) will work on her Class IV instructor rating.

"After being bit by the flying bug during my "intro" flight in 1996, I completed my Private in 1998. I realized my passion was to have a career in aviation. Within 16 months, I earned my Commercial. I love flying and meeting people, this describes my ‘dream career’, a Flight Instructor. Shortly after joining the 99s Maple Leaf Chapter, I was ‘recruited’ as Vice-Chairman and I am presently serving as Chairman. I am a Sustaining member of the Brantford Flying Club and enjoy volunteering at the airport and presenting programs to students. I have excellent support from family, friends and 99 colleagues, which has guided me this far ..for this, I am grateful."

Alice Redahl (Montreal Chapter) will work on obtaining a crew coordinator certificate.

"I feel most at home in an aircraft or at an airport. My
childhood dream of aviating led me to seek employment with Air
Canada while completing University. The result was a position
as flight attendant and affirmation of my love for the
airlines. At present, I have a Commercial Pilot licence. My
goal: to return to the ranks of the national air carrier
..proudly wearing stripes on my shoulders!"

1999, Roberta Baker, West Canada Section - scholarship to complete her Class IV Instructor's rating.

1998, Wendy Boyes, West Canada Section - a scholarship to complete her IFR training.

1997, Shelley Breedon, East Canada Section - a Scholarship to get her Navajo Pilot Competency Check (PCC). She is now flying a Pilatus in Toronto.

1997, Wendy Boyes, West Canada Section  - Scholarship for her instrument rating.

1993 - Denise Eggleston, East Canada Section  - for her CFI.

1993 - Gladys Bowditch-Gordon, West Canada Section  - for her instrument rating

1992 - Katherine Nazarian, East Canada Section - CFI

1991 - Lorraine Jones - CFI

1989 Karen Bailey, Alberta Chapter = instrument rating.

In 1986, Cathy Fraser, Eastern Ontario Chapter -  type rating with a Navaho using her Scholarship. It secured her a job flying cargo two days later! She's now with Air Canada.

1985 - Elizabeth Wieben, ATP, ME

1984 - Georgina "Jo" Harris - ATP

1983, Shirley Render, West Canada Section - a Scholarship for research. This helped cover her expenses when she wrote "No Place for a Lady, the story of Canadian Women Pilots 1928-1992".
Shirley later became a member of the Manitoba legislative and wrote a second book "Double-cross".

1977 - Roberta Taylor, West Canada Section - Multi-Engine

1976 - BJ Schermerhorn, Eastern Ontario Chapter - Multi-Engine

In 1970, Lorna deBlicquy, Eastern Ontario Chapter, won a Scholarship, used to obtain her Class I instrument rating and ATR. Lorna recently retired from flying, after winning numerous
awards, including the Order of Canada.

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