It was a crisp October day, and I had just put my Cessna 172 Skyhawk back into the hangar when I noticed a group of women standing near the terminal. It was obvious they were waiting for a ride. Soon I saw a 172 land, and three women emerged with the female pilot.
Women in Aviation: Aspiring Instructor Deaf and ‘Born to Fly’
Deneese Krumm is overcoming unique challenges to become one of only a few in her chosen field.
Key Takeaways:
- Deneese Krumm is a deaf pilot pursuing her CFI Sport certificate with the goal of becoming one of the rare flight instructors who can provide training in sign language.
- She has overcome significant barriers, including over 100 job rejections and unique communication challenges during her own flight training, to achieve multiple pilot certifications.
- Deaf pilots like Krumm navigate specific FAA medical requirements and communicate with air traffic control at towered airports via pre-arranged calls with an interpreter and light signals.
- Krumm is driven by a passion for aviation and sharing the joy of flying, particularly for the deaf community, aiming to address the critical need for deaf flight instructors.
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