The author, Ellen Voie, details her unexpected entry into aviation, deciding to learn to fly after seeing a sign at a local airport and earning her private pilot's license in October 2008.
She recounts purchasing her Cessna Skyhawk in 2011 and uniquely naming it "Gullknapp" (Gold Button) after a Norwegian airport, a name that perfectly suited her plane's appearance.
As a proud female pilot and aircraft owner, the author plans to use her column to share inspiring stories of other women in aviation.
What was it that attracted you to the world of sky travel?
Did you have a fascination with aircrafts as a child or were you introduced to flying later in life? Most of the female pilots I’ve met were introduced to aviation by a man in their lives, like a dad, brother, or partner.
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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.
