 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter March Event
You are Invited
Inaugural GALA
Girls Achieving Leadership in Aviation
Saturday, March 19, 2022, 6-9pm
To view the invitation and purchase tickets: gala2022.eventbrite.com
Teaser: Betty Skelton
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February Event
North Gandy Beach Cleanup
Women in Aviation Tampa Bay together with Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and Sheltair worked together to clean the North Gandy Beach. We collected over 350 lbs of trash and litter. Throughout the morning, beach goers and fishermen thanked us for our efforts as they drove by.
Keep Pinellas Beautiful provided us with all we needed to complete our mission.
These types of joint events present wonderful networking opportunities and introductions to multiple aspects of the aviation industry.
Daniel
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News you can use:
There are a number of aviation related events available in our community, some are listed below. Be sure to check each e-blast as this list is updated regularly. If you have an event you'd like us to make available to our members, please send details of the event to info@waitb.org and we will add it to the next e-blast. Please allow enough lead time for best participation.
Volunteer opportunities exist in many ways in the aviation community. Some upcoming opportunities include events with Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo, Young Eagles, Girls in Aviation Day, and many more. Click the links to learn more.
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Have you ever thought about becoming a Flight Dispatcher?
Without a flight dispatcher, many commercial airline flights would not get off the ground. The flight's dispatcher is responsible for planning the flight route taking into consideration enroute and destination weather, winds aloft, alternate destinations, fuel required, altitudes, and traffic flow. The flight dispatcher works closely with the captain and both are responsible for the safety of the flight.
Dispatchers have studied meteorology, FAA aviation regulations, and airline operations. They have passed a required knowledge and practical test to obtain an FAA Dispatch Certificate.
Would you like to learn more? Here are some helpful links:
Flight Dispatcher Jobs
FAA Approved Dispatcher Certification Courses
What you need to know about the Flight Dispatcher License
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter Upcoming Events
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter April Event
See you at Sun n Fun!
Interested in volunteering? Check it out here: FlySnF.org
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter May Event
Top Gun Maverick!
When: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Studio Movie Grill, 7718 113th Street North, Seminole, FL
Details: This is a private auditorium rented for WAI Tampa Bay Chapter and Tampa Bay Aviation employees and students. We thank Tampa Bay Aviation Flight School Manager Flint Crump for funding this event! Learn more about Tampa Bay Aviation here. This event has a maximum of 50 people. RSVPs will be taken closer to the date. For information about the Studio Movie Grill, click here.
Can't wait to see the movie? Check out this trailer: Top Gun Maverick.
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter June Event
National Aviation Academy tour!
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Details coming soon!
Are you mechanically inclined? Do you take things apart just so you can put them back together? Why not consider a career in aviation maintenance?
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter July Event
No event scheduled. Happy Summer!
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter August Event
Planning Event for Girls in Aviation Day 2022 hosted by Sheltair Tampa!
Details coming soon.
If you have interest in supporting/donating/sponsoring/volunteering for this event, please contact info@waitb.org
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter September Event
Girls In Aviation Day!
Hosted by Sheltair Tampa!
Mark your calendars!
September 24, 2022
The Aviation for Girls App is available here.
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter October Event
Details coming soon!
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter November Event
Details coming soon!
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WAI Tampa Bay Chapter December Event
Annual Cookie Exchange with first Annual Toy Drive/Fundraiser
Plan ahead to attend this fun event. This year we'll collect gifts for a local "Angel Tree" to support a family in need of a little help this holiday season.
Details coming soon!
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Upcoming Aviation Related Events
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33rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference
March 17-19, 2022
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Early registration pricing through Feb 7, 2022
For more information: WAI22
As part of the annual Women in Aviation Conference, there will also be Girls in Aviation Day Nashville taking place Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. where girls ages 8-17 will be introduced to the career and lifestyle possibilities available in aviation. Registration is open at www.WAI.org/girls-aviation-day-nashville.
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Soaring Society of America's Senior Soaring Championship
March 12-18, 2022
What started as a friendly competition between friends has turned into a highly competitive event pitting some of the best pilots in the country and beyond. We welcome World and National Champions, as well as, first time competitors to Seminole-Lake Gliderport, Groveland, FL.
Seminole-Lake Gliderport is one of the most active glider operations in the US. The ideal location to get your glider rating, bring your own glider or rent one. Great soaring conditions year round.
For more information about soaring and racing check out www.SSA.org
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Tampa Bay AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base
March 26-27, 2022
MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
For information: tampabayairfest.com
Featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels!
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Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
April 5-10, 2022
Lakeland, Florida
For information: flysnf.org
Featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds!
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Air Race Classic
June 21-24, 2022
The Air Race Classic is the epicenter of women's air racing. Pilots range in age from 17 to 90 years old. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds including students, teachers, doctors, airline pilots, business owners, professionals and air traffic controllers. Race Teams, consisting of at least two women pilots, must fly VFR during daylight hours only and are given four days to make flybys at each enroute timing point and then land at the terminus. The race route changes each year, approximately 2,400 statute miles in length with 8 or 9 timing points Deadline to enter is March 31, 2022.
Air Race Classic to learn more.
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Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Members:
Member fees help to cover chapter dues and fees necessary to maintain Chapter status with WAI. They keep our chapter web-site active and support basic expenses.
If you’re looking to become an active chapter member or if you need to pay your $20 annual chapter dues, you can do so online at waitb.org, at the next in-person meeting you attend, or by mailing your payment to our address below. Also, we will have Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter patches, coasters, and mousepads for sale ($10 each) at our upcoming in-person meetings. We accept payment via PayPal ( paypal.me/waitampabay), Square, check (WAI Tampa Bay), cash.
Tax deductible donations are also welcomed and can be mailed to the address below. If you have a specific request for the use of the funds, please include a letter stating your intention. Donations help support activities such as GIAD, and new member intro packets. Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Contact any officer for more information, info@waitb.org
You can join Women in Aviation International (WAI) or renew your WAI membership, wai.org.
Blue Skies and Tailwinds,
Yvonne Wibben, Secretary
Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter
info@waitb.org
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