This discussion includes the views of three airline pilots/cofounders of the Sisters of the Skies a.k.a. Black Butterflies Facebook page: Stephanie Mitchell-Smith Gulley, Kim McCommon & Tomica Adams. Most members of this group are also affilia

Melany Arlene Rosales

Sep 7th, 2016 20m 59s

As a foster child, Melany Rosales had little hope of finding wherewithal for a higher education. A high-school aviation program and one dedicated mentor changed all of that for her. And Melany didn't forget it. As co-founder of Beacon For Teen

Females In Aviation 1-Year Anniversary Podcast

Aug 22nd, 2016 31m 31s

This is a celebration and review of the show's first 24 episodes. Brief excerpts from each show will help you to remember--or hear for the first time--a sampling of the episode's content. If any pique your interest, you can find the complete e

A Chick in the Cockpit, My Life Up in the Air

Jun 25th, 2016 22m 5s

Erika Armstrong, author of "A Chick in the Cockpit", shares her experiences as an airline pilot and, perhaps more importantly, how she was forced to draw on the strengths developed in that career to manage the unexpected turbulence in her perso

Moriah Graham, Delaware's Youngest African American Female Pilot

May 27th, 2016 18m 20s

Moriah Graham shares the story of her journey to becoming the first African-American Air-Force JROTC cadet to earn a private pilot's license in the state of Delaware. That she persevered through adversity where other's might have quit, serves a

Tagrid Akesheh, First Jordanian Female Airline Pilot

Apr 15th, 2016 19m 52s

Around the same time Emily Howell was working her way into becoming the first female airline pilot in the U.S., Tag Akesheh was breaking similar barriers in Jordan. Her trials and tribulations would have made quitters of many...but Tag endured.

Paragliding with Adel Honti of Hungary

Mar 6th, 2016 25m 5s

If you dream of flying, but struggle with the high cost of traditional aviation, tune in to hear how you can become part of an amazing community of aviators and experience, perhaps, the most exhilarating flying ever!

Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW)

Feb 14th, 2016 26m 19s

iWOAW has a concise mission statement...achieve Gender Balance in aviation. Listen in to hear Mireille Goyer explain her unique plan. If you are already a pilot, learn how you--or your organization--can help and how, in doing so, you will be el

UNMANNED PASSENGER FLIGHTS are already occurring on a regular basis!

Feb 6th, 2016 26m 33s

Though you may not be aware of it, UNMANNED FLIGHTS have been occurring regularly for a number of years. Without even knowing it, you may actually have been a passenger on such a flight. In this episode your host, Karen Hawkins, conducts interv

Casey Grant, Stars in the Sky

Jan 5th, 2016 22m 1s

Casey Grant, who served 35 years with Delta Airlines, was among the first of the African-American flight attendants. In this interview, she shares a sampling of the trials and tribulations that were endured, the trails that were blazed and the

International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISWAP aka ISA+21)

Dec 19th, 2015 17m 27s

ISWAP, an organization for Part-121 women airline pilots, welcomes new members to join in the camaraderie of their group with a conference that convenes annually. Meeting destinations alternate between a U.S. location and an international locat

Debbie Travis King Flies COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE'S B29 & B24

Nov 22nd, 2015 21m 1s

Debbie Travis King shares the events that led her to become the first woman to fly B29s since the two WASPs who flew them during WWII. Hear the amusing story of how and why Brigadier General Paul Tibbets came to select two women--Didi Moorman

Lara Gaerte, Master Flight Instructor

Nov 12th, 2015 22m 33s

Is flight instructing a viable career option...or merely a stepping stone to other pilot positions? What might be done to generate more respect--and income--for the professional flight instructor. Lara Gaerte, instructor at Century Aviation at

Fatima Shafi, Former Pakistan Air Force Officer, Current Express Jet Pilot

Oct 23rd, 2015 24m 52s

In this candid discussion, Fatima shares her experiences of being in the non-traditional roll of supervising men in the Pakistani Air Force and explains how that experience brought her to come to the United States to learn to fly. Through her

International Women's Air & Space Museum (IWASM)

Oct 17th, 2015 16m 51s

Learn about the history and on-going mission of this unique museum. Hear about some unusual exhibits as well as some amazing out-reach programs. This wonderful museum is not limited to female pilots; it also features exhibits and information on

Things Kids Say to Lady Pilots

Oct 5th, 2015 25m 24s

Lighten up and get ready to chuckle as 17 Ladies--and one young boy--share amusing stories about kids' perspectives on female pilots! Aviation humor that's sure to elicit a laugh.

Susan Papp Miller, Former Navy P-3 Pilot

Sep 22nd, 2015 19m 57s

Think you need to be some kind of super-being to succeed as a military pilot? Think again! Listen in as Susan, a Motivator Extraordinaire, convinces you that you CAN do it! Whether you are just dreaming of a flying career, or in the midst of

Heather Ford, Bush Pilot

Sep 13th, 2015 20m 48s

If you've ever dreamed of becoming a Bush Pilot, you won't want to miss this interview with Heather Ford as she tells her amazing story about flying the Australian Outback.

Helena Reidemar, Delta Pilot.

Sep 3rd, 2015 22m 27s

Delta pilot Helena Reidemar is the first woman in history to receive ALPA's highest honor, the AIR SAFETY AWARD. All will be inspired by her amazing story. Aspiring female pilots will learn how to save thousands of dollars on flight training e

#8 Women in Aviation International, Dr. Peggy Chabrian

Aug 26th, 2015 16m 11s

Women In Aviation International is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women (and men) who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and a

Women in Corporate Aviation Scholarships, Stacey Kotrla

Aug 18th, 2015 20m 17s

Women In Corporate Aviation Organization has 10 scholarships and, as of this interview, fewer than that number of applicants. In this podcast, Stacey Kotrla describes each scholarship in detail. There scholarships for pilots, flight attendants

The Ninety-Nines Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots

Aug 12th, 2015 23m 36s

Jacque Boyd, long time Ninety-Nine member and co-chair of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, tells you everything you need to know to become a member and qualify for amazing scholarships and mentoring. Even student pilots shouldn't w

Mary Latimer & Tamara Latimer Griffith - GIFT Academy

Aug 5th, 2015 27m 7s

Mary Latimer is a woman who, when she didn't like the ratio of male-to-female pilots in the world, put together a plan and did something about it. She established GIFT Academy...a place where females can get a week of FREE flight instruction--

American Airlines Pilot, Juliet Grant Lindrooth

Jul 29th, 2015 28m 5s

In this interview with Juliet Grant Lindrooth, whose heart beats to the tune of an aircraft engine, learn how to have a successful career as an airline pilot and still raise your own children. Hear about an aspect of retirement planning you ma

Melinda Walton of Adirondack Flying Service

Jul 17th, 2015 17m 19s

Embry Riddle graduate, Melinda Walton, paid her dues with years of flight instructing before moving into the airlines. Furloughed just after the 911 downturn, this stay-at-home mom was faced with the toughest decision of her life when she got