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EAA WomenVenture Highlights Female Aviation Leaders

Former US Air Force pilots Heather Penney and Allison Black at the EAA WomenVenture Power Lunch. Pia Bergqvist
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Key Takeaways:

  • EAA WomenVenture 2021, held at AirVenture, celebrated women in various aviation roles, aiming to build camaraderie and mentorship.
  • The event featured inspiring speakers, including Orbis Flying Hospital's Captain Cyndi Berwyn and Valerie Suberg, and decorated US Air Force combat pilot Colonel Allison Black.
  • Attendees participated in events like the WAI Connect breakfast and the WomenVenture Power Lunch, which showcased remarkable women sharing their experiences.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional group photo was replaced with a virtual selfie collage, and an evening panel was canceled due to extreme weather.
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Wednesday, July 28, at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was filled with inspiring activities highlighting women in various aviation roles. EAA WomenVenture is an annual event held in partnership with Women in Aviation International that aims to build camaraderie, celebrate the joy of aviation and help build mentor relationships.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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