Training and Proficiency

‘Learn to Fly Here’

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 06:56 PM ET

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Ellen Voie owns a Cessna 172 that she purchased from a flying club in Wisconsin. Courtesy of Ellen Voie

Key Takeaways:

Author Ellen Voie recounts her journey into aviation, beginning with an unexpected introductory flight that led her to earn a private pilot certificate in 2008.
She later purchased her own Cessna Skyhawk in 2011, naming it "Gullknapp" (Gold Button) after a memorable Norwegian airport.
Voie emphasizes the low representation of women in aviation (7% of pilots) and plans to use her platform to share stories of inspiring women in the field.

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Ellen is not only an avid pilot, she’s also an internationally recognized speaker and authority on gender diversity and inclusion for women working in non-traditional careers in transportation. Have a story Ellen should tell? You can send her ideas at editorial@flying.media.