On the last Saturday in January – this Saturday in fact – the Chicago chapter of the 99s holds its VFR/IFR aviation safety expo typically drawing 300 people from Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, mostly pilots in search of a day of brush-up training. Noted aviator Amelia Earhart was the first president of this international organization for women pilots.
Chicago Area 99s Holds Aviation Expo This Weekend
Key Takeaways:
- The Chicago chapter of the 99s, an organization with Amelia Earhart as its first president, hosts an annual, free VFR/IFR aviation safety expo.
- The expo typically draws around 300 attendees, including pilots, aspiring pilots, and flying companions, offering diverse sessions tailored to various experience levels.
- It provides brush-up training and covers a wide range of aviation safety topics, from technical procedures like IFR charts and weather to basic flying skills for spouses and new pilots.
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