Becca Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 I understand I am in the minority as a female Mooney pilot, but I have begun to get a little fed up with all the "for the ladies" info on the Mooney homecoming. I would love to get a pedicure during a long weekend in Kerrville, or do other activities my darling jetdriven wouldn't normally want to participate in due to his Y chromosome, don't get me wrong, but I don't want to do it while he is off learning better flying techniques for our Mooney. I know there are a few other lady Mooney pilots on this board and was wondering if maybe we could put our heads together to make this a better event for the "ladies" who sit in the left seat of their airplane rather than the right... A couple of thoughts I had was: 1. A lady Mooney pilot happy hour (after the seminars are over)? I am always up for some appletinis, red wine, no men, AND talking about my airplane all in one event! 2. They've been advertising a "pinch hitter" course for female copilots in the crowd (though I wish they'd go gender neutral on this and call it flying companions - having dated a number of non-flying men before, I think they would appreciate it or teenage or adult children who don't fly, etc.). I am wondering if maybe we could organize a women's lunch flyout where we take some of the spouses/wives/partners for a girls flying day, leaving all the men behind. I am willing to offer the three seats up in my Mooney for this. I've found this can be a lot more helpful for women to realize what aviation can offer than the usual experiences they might get. Any other thoughts, any other takers? Any opinions from your spouse / significant other / partner?
carusoam Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Flame suit on....check. "A lady Mooney pilot happy hour (after the seminars are over)? I am always up for some appletinis, red wine, no men, AND talking about my airplane all in one event!" - Becca You wouldn't let non-flying ladies hang with your crowd? Men are specifically disinvited? Is there an age limit for this appletini party too? Certainly nobody under the age of 21.... Insert smiley here..... Best regards, -a-
smccray Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Not sure if I'm going to make it to the homecoming (not sure if I'll complete my transition training due to other comittments), but if we come my wife may be interested. She's had a lot of exposure to small planes, but it's been 15 years and she has some apprehension. I'm sure she'd appreciate a little "Y"-less time in what I would expect to be a male dominated conference. On another note- where is the information on the pinch hitter course? Is it all ground or is it a combination of ground/air?
Hank Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 I've also not heard about the pinch-hitter. That might be enough to get me to Kerrville--she's done the AOPA course, but hasn't read the book I bought her from Sporty's [three years ago]. Neither is as good as a fly-along. Mark me "interested." She would also enjoy airplane- and Y-less conversation accompanied by a wine cooler.
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