Events

We have regularly schedule events - Monthly Chapter Business Meetings and a frequent Social Dinners at various local restaurants. Chapter business meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the Month, at 6 pm at Atlantic Aviation, Reno and also via Zoom.

Welcome to our Events Page

In addition to having our Chapter events posted here, we’ll try to keep this page updated with local or regional aviation events. The best way to identify what type of activity you’re looking at is to check out the logo. Chapter Business Meetings will have the RHS logo, Southwest Section events will use the SWS logo. Social events will use the colorful people with puzzle pieces logo, fundraising events will have the $ sign, and flying events will feature a cartoon woman flying a plane. All other evens will use the event logo. If you have an event you would like us to add, please let us know!

 
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

Social/FundRaiser

Save the date!!

April 20 at 5:00 p.m. for Social/Fund raiser

We are having a 2 hour class at High Mark Distillery where we will make a custom

bottle of Lemoncello for each of us to take home.

It is $65 and a portion of the fee goes to our scholarships.

The owner is a female bush pilot from Alaska.

I know there will be some amazing stories to hear.

To reserve your spot, contact Stacie Goodwin or by clicking on the QR Code below


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99s Social Dinner at Peggy's
Nov
5
to Nov 27

99s Social Dinner at Peggy's

Peggy is hosting a social dinner at her home in South Reno, Rhoda is cooking. 99s and their Plus 1’s are welcome.

The cost of the meal will be the cost of the food, equally split between attendees.

This is a BYOB Event. B stands for Beverage. (Which can be beer)

If you want to see Rhonda’s cooking demonstration and maybe help with the food prep, plan to arrive at 3:00PM. Dinner will be served after the food is prepared, approximately 6:00PM.

Attendees may arrive anytime from 3:00PM on.

Rhonda is going to be doing a food demonstration while telling stories from her time while working at the Food Network and behind the scenes of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen (Did you know she worked 7 seasons on that show???)

Like all events, attendance is not mandatory; but if you want to attend you are required to RSVP to Rhonda at 775-525-4475 or rhondadegarmo@gmail.com

Address provided when you RSVP

If you have any dietary issues let Rhonda and she’ll make accommodations.

Now, on to the important part! The MENU

Appetizers while Rhonda cooks

Fresh Artichokes and Charcuterie

Fall Squash Soup

Raspberry, feta, spinach salad

Herbed Lemon Chicken

Root Roasted Vegetables

Wild Rice

Nantucket Cranberry Cake

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Girls in Flight Training Week - Vernon, Texas
Oct
8
to Oct 14

Girls in Flight Training Week - Vernon, Texas

Girls in Flight Training Academy

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When: October 8-14, 2023!
​in Vernon, Texas (start planning now!)

REGISTER HERE!!!

Volunteer sign up!

For Who: Ladies Only!!! 

This event is specifically for women who are 18 years old and above. Male partners are welcome to come with you but they will not be able to participate in the training. They can stay at the terminal building or hotel, or volunteer as cooks, clean up crew, maintenance crew, or flight/ground instructors if they are licensed. If you are under 18 years old, you can only attend if you are accompanied by an attending adult such as a mother or aunt. However, no one under the age of 15 will be considered. Please note that this is not a "fun flying camp" and there are very few entertainment activities available in the area. We are also not staffed to take responsibility for minors during the event. However, we do offer training for younger individuals throughout the year. If you are interested in training outside of the event, please contact us.

What is on the Agenda?

       Welcome to our Intensive Ground School program! Our main focus is to help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a better and safer pilot. We want to address any fears or concerns you may have, and we will break down complex concepts into terms you can understand.
During the program, we will cover a wide range of topics, including the basics of flight, safety, regulations, weather, weight and balance, aerodynamics, air space, GPS, and more. We will also provide practical knowledge that you can apply to your everyday flying, and help you prepare for the knowledge test and oral and practical tests.
We encourage our students to work together as peers, teaching and learning from each other. We will adjust our teaching methods to meet the needs and goals of each student, and we hope that you will leave our academy with not only new knowledge, but also new friendships and a supportive community of fellow pilots.
The program runs for seven days, from Sunday to Saturday. We recommend that you arrive on the Saturday before the program starts. Classes and flying lessons will be held from 9am to 5:30pm every day. On the final day, we will wrap up the program by noon and any final payments will be due before departure.
Please note that this program is designed for ladies ages 18 and up. Male significant others are welcome to stay in the terminal building, hotel, or volunteer as cooks, clean up crew, maintenance crew, or flight/ground instructors if licensed. If you are younger than 18, you may be considered if accompanied by an attending adult. However, please be aware that this is an intensive learning environment and we are not staffed to take responsibility for minors during the week. If you are interested in training outside of the event, including for significant others and younger students, please contact us for more information.

Costs!

There is no charge for the Instructors. ground school or in flight, during this one week event. 
You will need to reserve your spot with us.  Register here  or see our Donations page to purchase your reservation online. We also have an application you can download and mail to us. No reservation will be noted until payment is received. This covers your meal lunch, book, E6B, Plotter and shirt provided at this event.
We will refund up until 30 days prior to the event. The fee is non refundable within 30 days of the event. (a refund can still be requested within 30 days of the event, for such as medical events, yours and family, loss of employment, military status changes. employment relocation, etc) Please see our forms above for applications and refunds requests.
Associated costs 
Aircraft - $120 per hour minimum donation (other aircraft may vary in minimum donation) Some attendees may have access to an aircraft they wish to learn to fly, please contact us about those options. plan for least one hour a day, or 2 per day if working on some advanced training. Can not promise the minimum if wx or Maintenance delays occur. can always plan for extra flight time. 
Books - basic study materials supplied as part of the reservation fee. Other materials and study books may be available for purchase.
Hotel - $109 per night before taxes (most women share a room to lower costs)price could different at time of booking but ask for discount. Holiday Inn Express in Vernon is only hotel providing discounted rooms, and must be reserved directly. 
Meals - Lunch is provided at the event. We do not provide special lunches for special diet plans,  but often have some options available to mix in with anything you need to bring and can provide access to microwaves and refrigerators as needed. 
Please consider your costs of travel, time, and goals. This is only one week and may only fly once or twice a day depending on class size, planes and instructors available. 

You will also need a log book if you don't already have one. We will have on hand to sell. Bring a notebook, sticky notes and highlighter. You may use other books and programs, but class instruction will follow the ASA book (provided) when going over questions.
Another thing to consider is obtaining your student pilot certificate before arriving. You can start the application online https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx
​ then any flight instructor should be able to take a few minutes with you to finish the approval and in about 2 weeks average a license will be sent to you.... A license and medical are required for solo flying along with logbook endorsements....if having trouble contact one of us directly and maybe we can assist you. You can also wait or finish it here also.
https://medxpress.faa.gov/medxpress/ also for obtaining a medical application and confirmation number to take to either a local AME doctor. if have any medical concerns please hold off on the medical until can arrange a consult with an AME or AOPA medical services. We can help answer some limited questions and help direct you to future consults. 

Breakfast is usually at the hotel or on your own. We will provide lunch every day.
If you have particular allergies or religious dietary requirement to avoid certain foods or ingredients, please let us know so we can least label what foods are what (pork/chicken/ allergies like tomatoes or nuts) and plan to bring some of your own lunch needs also. We will likely have something for most but no one learns well if they are hungry.
Supper is also on your own. Sometimes several will go out to eat. Some will choose to cook and eat at the airport. We will have crock pots or there is an oven in the little airport house. (The little airport house is reserved for our volunteers and  instructors).
There is a Walmart with a grocery section as well United Grocery store for options plus several fast food and few average restaurants for options. Currently no local restaurants offer gluten free options. 

The ground school focuses on broad knowledge that you will need to be a safe pilot. We will cover the material you will need for the written test but that is not the only focus.
The first few days are spent covering the basic topics. The last few days are more likely to be covering or reviewing specific areas for smaller groups.
The flying usually starts at daylight and continues as long as the instructors are willing and the weather cooperates.
The classroom starts about 900am and runs till about 5 or 6 PM. Or until everyone's eyes glaze over. It is usually a very interactive process and the topics may shift with questions that link one topic to another.\
Flight times overlap with the classroom so you will miss an hour or two of classroom everyday. It works out though because one of the other ladies will fill you in on what you missed or you can fill in the gaps with an instructor after regular sessions. Also we tend to repeat many lessons. 

How Do I Enroll?

      Visit our contact page (please answer all the questions.) please click the links to our enrollment. This puts you on our list of possible attendees and payment of the fee confirms your spot. we will send out some forms later after enrolling for gathering information required and agreements etc. We recommend students who don't have the funds to start training to wait and attend this event at a future date when have saved up enough or have a scholarship. We teach the rest of the year though normal instructor rates and fees will apply. Plus we teach the men too rest of the year!
Please include your aviation goals, current training, what you would like to gain from attending tour academy and how long you would like to attend.
You may also include if wish or willing to share a hotel with another attendee. Due to overwhelming responses of ladies wishing to join us each year we will be limiting the number to approximate of 40 attendees and based more on your information you give us either thru email or the contact page. previous years attendees will need to show progression or next license to be asked back again. Some exceptions may be made (ie: major illness, pregnancy, etc that has prevented progression during past year.)  This is not meant to discourage attendees, but to better the experience for the attendees and enable more to accomplish their end goals. 

Where to Stay?


We have a block of rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn Express. The GIFT rate is $109 per night. There are usually plenty of ladies who want to share a room. (All the rooms have 2 queen beds) We will share contact information within the class group so individuals can make their own arrangements to share a room. Check out Links under 'where to stay' further down the page. ​    
Vernon, Texas offers several options for lodging.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 700 Hillcrest Drive Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone (940) 552-0200   - They offer discounts for Gift Academy Inc.
Hampton Inn 4131 Western Trail Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone 940.552.2100
Budget Host Inn  715 Wilbarger Street Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone 940-552-2531
Days Inn  3110 Frontage Road Hwy 287 Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone (940) 552-9982
Pecan Grove Bed and Breakfast 1904 Houston Street Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone 940.553.3827
Green Tree Inn  3029 Morton Street Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone 940-552-5421
La Fonda Motel 1004 Wilbarger Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone (940) 553-1533
Old Glory RV Park Phone 940.886.8266
Rocking "A" RV Park 3725 Harrison Vernon, Texas 76384 Phone 940-552-2821
For more information on the City of Vernon please visit the Chamber of Commerce website.

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Fall Southwest Section Meeting 2023
Sep
30
to Oct 1

Fall Southwest Section Meeting 2023

Our Fall Southwest Section Meeting is hosted by the Ventura Chapter of the 99s

Visit the Southwest Section Meeting Website for information about the event and registration.

This SWS Meeting will be both in person and online. For all the fun activities, you must attend in person. If you can’t join in for the fun, as least you can join in for the business. Don’t forget to register!

*Please note - The website linked above is used for ALL Southwest Section Meetings; therefore the information posted will be for the upcoming meeting, or the most recently held meeting (pending the next event being published.)


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Reno Air Races Fundraiser (Copy)
Sep
12
to Sep 17

Reno Air Races Fundraiser (Copy)

Fundraising for our Chapter

Our chapter works a merchandise booth ad the Reno Air Races to raise money for our scholarships each year. We’d love to have your help running our booth! It’s a great way to meet folks and catch a bit of the air show all at the same time. The only requirement to volunteer is that you need to be 18 or older.

Don’t be shy, we need you!

Click HERE to see our signup page!!

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September Business Meeting - DATE CHANGE / TIME CHANGE
Sep
7
6:30 PM18:30

September Business Meeting - DATE CHANGE / TIME CHANGE

  • 655 South Rock Boulevard Reno, NV, 89502 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In deference to RARA, we’ve moved out September Meeting to September 7, instead of our usual 2nd Tuesday of the month.

We’ve also changed our meeting time to 6:30! All future meetings will be held at 6:30, so please make note of this permanent change.


We’re meeting at 6:30 PM on September 7th, at Atlantic Aviation at 655 S Rock Blvd, Reno, NV 89502.

We’re also hosting our meetings on Zoom for those who cannot appear in person. Please click here to join our meeting.

Check out our Events and Calendar pages for more activities.

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Chapter Summer Potluck / Birthday Party
Jul
9
12:00 PM12:00

Chapter Summer Potluck / Birthday Party

  • Dayton Airpark - Home of Heather McCoy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are having our annual summer Birthday Party on Sunday, July 9th, at Noon.

Hosting this year’s event (again) is Heather McCoy. We’ll be meeting at what I think of as, “Heather’s Hanger”, at the Dayton Airpark. Everyone is encouraged to fly in, but driving is also acceptable. ;)~

Click Here for our RSVP and Potluck Signup sheet.

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Girls in Flight Training Week - Mineral Wells
Jun
25
to Jul 1

Girls in Flight Training Week - Mineral Wells

GIFT - Girls In Flight Training!

Mineral Wells Location

What we do!

Click this link to learn more about GIFT:  youtu.be/2YMC0gw0iNk


Gift Event Mineral Wells June 25- July 1 2023 (MWL)

MWL Sign up link!

MWL Volunteer Sign up

​Join Brazos River Aviation Group (BRAG) and Gift Academy Inc. for a one-week ground school event designed for women in aviation of all skill levels, from new to aviation to instrument and commercial. Even rusty pilots are welcome for flight reviews! Flight training will also be available.
Your payment of $200 includes study materials for ground school, daily lunch and snacks, a T-shirt, and facility costs. Plus, we have exciting extras such as breakout sessions, focus groups, networking opportunities, and flight training with our Volunteer Certified Flight Instructors (as available). Flight instruction is free at this event, and you'll only need to cover the cost of the aircraft and fuel. We have C172 and C175 aircraft available, with a current lineup (subject to change) at $135 per hour. We'll post expected updates on aircraft, activities, and costs prior to and during the event.
Transportation is also available, and we'll help arrange group pickups from DFW and DAL. Mineral Wells is about an hour and 15-minute drive from DFW, and Crazy Water hotel has blocked rooms for booking for our event. Please note that hotel, breakfast, and dinner are not included in the payment.
This is a great opportunity to meet other women interested in aviation and create networking connections and friendships. Imagine sitting in a classroom with like-minded ladies!

Crazy Water Hotel booking link 
Other Hotels in area also, Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8 and Red Lion. we do not at this time have a code with these hotels. Book your room soon if using one of them as other events will be in the area also. 

We expect to have least 4 various aircraft for training ranging from C150/152 variations, c172 variations, C175 and possibly a C182. Other aircraft may be added as we get closer to event dates. 
You do not have to attend each day. We understand scheduling overlaps may occur. just let us know once signed up. 

There is a possibility that a Designated Pilot examiner will be available for the event and will likely request the last couple days of the event just for our attendees if we have any ready at that point. we will update that information as we get closer to the event also. we hope even if not available for actual checkride they can provide mock checkrides and some classroom time also. 
Mineral Wells Airport is offering fuel discount for attendees or volunteers that will be bringing their own airplane. The airport has tie downs aplenty and will do their best accommodate hangar space for inclimate weather. 
Our Instrument attendee will like having most all approaches available at this airport, but also outside the busiest of the airspace. 
For our history buffs this area was previously connected to Fort Wolters which provided helicopter training for the Army. many Vietnam vet helicopter pilots trained at Fort Wolters.
Which BTW we have the option for helicopter lessons at this gift event. Contact BRAG for more information on helicopter training. 

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Truckee Air Show
Jun
24
9:00 AM09:00

Truckee Air Show

ABOUT THE TRUCKEE TAHOE AIR SHOW

And its dedication to building the future of aviation

The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is proudly known as one of the region’s most family-friendly events with free parking and free admission.

Come experience a breathtaking and world-class air show with world-renowned aerobatic performers! Visit the Grocery Outlet STEM Expo, the Family Festival, free rides for kids on Sunday, June 25 by the EAA Young Eagle’s pilot volunteers, static displays, vendors, a VIP Hospitality Tent, free Speaker Presentation, and much more!


The Air Show is generously funded and presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District.

The Truckee Tahoe Air Show is a PROUD recipient of the

2018 ICAS Pinnacle Gold Award for Excellence in Emergency Response! 

For more information, visit their website: https://www.truckeetahoeairshow.com/

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99s Social Dinner at Mimi's Cafe
May
21
6:00 PM18:00

99s Social Dinner at Mimi's Cafe

From our New Social Director - Tara Tate!

Hello fellow 99s & guests,

I hope that you all are doing well & have been able to find some windows of clear weather to fly lately!

In arranging my first RHS 99s social dinner as the social activity director (Thank you Laura for many fun social outings), we’d all catch up & enjoy food & drinks at our old standby, Mimi’s Cafe located at 5090 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511.

Please RSVP to my email, tarasuntate@gmail.com by Saturday, May 20 at noon to let me know if you’ll be joining us!

Looking forward to seeing you all & sharing food, drinks, & our latest adventures in aviation!

Best,

Tara Tate

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RHS 99s Safety Session
May
4
6:00 PM18:00

RHS 99s Safety Session

  • 655 South Rock Boulevard Reno, NV, 89502 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

UPDATE: Please note the Date for this Safety Seminar has changed to May 4th!

We’re so excited to announce the return of our Safety Sessions! A HUGE thank you to Moe to leading these educational, interesting, and useful discussions.

Per Moe:

I am finally reinstating the Reno High Sierra 99s safety sessions.  The next session will be on 4/6/23 at 1800 (6 pm) local time at Atlantic Aviation.  These sessions are normally approximately an hour long but are heavily based on interactive conversations with those attending.  I am working on Zooming these sessions as well. 

I am interested in hearing your vote for one of the following topics; I will also take suggestions beyond these ideas. (Please email Moe at: ishmarmak@hotmail.com )

  • Departures - How to plan your departures for possible failures including bird strikes and drones.

  • VFR Mountain Flying in Sierra Nevada Mountain including Reno specific online weather resources, how to get over Kingsbury grade in your underpowered single engine plane, canyon turns, etc.

  • Jet Traffic at Non-towered Airports - how to anticipate where the corporate and charter jets might be at both Carson City and Minden, why do they fly their approaches that way (!), and what you can do.  

Take care,

Moe Makowski

RHS 99s Safety Chair

775-409-9959

ishmarmak@hotmail.com

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Great New Online Series of ForeFlight Workshops
May
1
to Dec 2

Great New Online Series of ForeFlight Workshops

Captains Brian Schiff and Mike Jesch have teamed up with Robert Meder for a series of online 90-minute interactive ForeFlight workshops, beginning at 5 PM PDT on May 1 and continuing on the first Monday of each month through December 2, 2024).  These workshops will offer comprehensive hands-on training on using ForeFlight for flight planning, weather, and in-flight navigation. 

 

ForeFlight is the aviation industry’s most well-known and widely used electronic flight bag (EFB) and flight planning application.  Whether you are a new or long-time ForeFlight user,  you won’t want to miss this chance to sharpen your ForeFlight skills. 

 

You can register for all the workshops at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316781119553/WN_6SU3o4B2TCewODg5aNaA7A

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Spring Southwest Section Meeting - Zoom
Apr
29
to May 2

Spring Southwest Section Meeting - Zoom

https://sws99s.org/events/spring-section/

Visit the Southwest Section Meeting Website for information about the event and registration.

*Please note - The website linked above is used for ALL Southwest Section Meetings; therefore the information posted will be for the upcoming meeting, or the most recently held meeting (pending the next event being published.)

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99s Social Dinner at Rhonda's
Apr
23
3:00 PM15:00

99s Social Dinner at Rhonda's

Rhonda DeGarmo is hosting the April Dinner in her home.

Rhonda is going to be doing a food demonstration while telling stories from her time while working at the Food Network and behind the scenes of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen (Did you know she worked 7 seasons on that show???) After the meal is prepped/cooked, dinner will be served!

The cost of the meal will be the cost of the food, equally split between attendees. Rhonda asks that you bring whatever you want to drink.

If you want to see the demonstration and maybe help with the food prep, plan to arrive at 3:00PM. Dinner will be at 6:00PM. Attendees may arrive anytime from 3:00PM on.

Like all events, attendance is not mandatory; but if you want to attend you are required to RSVP to Rhonda at 775-525-4475.

Address provided when you RSVP

If you have any eating issues let Rhonda and she’ll make accommodations.

The event is limited in size to about 18 people so RSVP and let's have a good time.

Now, on to the important part! The MENU

Appetizers while Rhonda cooks

Chicken Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Garlic Bread

Angel Hair Pasta

Dessert- Probably Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Ganache icing

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Fallon Top Gun Tour!
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

Fallon Top Gun Tour!

  • 655 South Rock Boulevard Reno, NV, 89502 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The title almost says it all!

Time: Arrive NLT 10:00, going until about 13:00

Plan: Tower tour and history of the base, walking tour of the outdoor static displays

Lunch: On base galley, (Lunch is not provided, but will be at your own cost)

Base entry: carpool and enter in the South Gate. All attendees will be on a roster at the gate.

Please contact Grace at: gracejesensky@gmail.com to RSVP. There are a limited number of spaces available.

You will need to provide some basic personal information for admittance to the base before hand.

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