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 international organization for women pilots co-founded by Amelia Earhart, hosts a free annual VFR/IFR aviation safety expo.
- Held on the last Saturday of January in Itasca, IL, the expo typically draws around 300 attendees, including pilots, aspiring aviators, and flying companions from multiple states.
- The event offers brush-up training and diverse sessions tailored for different audiences, covering topics ranging from advanced IFR procedures and weather to basic flying skills and runway safety best practices.
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