Phoenix 99s Land Another Great Event at Ak-Chin

On March 17th, the Phoenix Chapter of the 99s were back at Ak-Chin Regional Airport for their Annual Spot Landing Contest. Twenty pilots participated in the skills event before winners were announced. Lauren Bills won first place, Courtney Smith was second, and Grant Groathouse was third. Tessie Quintana received the “more practice indicated” award.

The Ninety-Nines is an international non-profit organization that was formed to promote the advancement of women in aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while sharing a passion for flight. Founded in 1929, the organization was named The Ninety-Nines for its 99 charter members by its first president, Amelia Earhart. Today there are 188 chapters in 35 countries. To find out more about The Ninety-Nines, visit www.phx99s.org or www.ninety-nines.org.

Our thanks to Ak-Chin Regional Airport neighbors Andy and Virginia Estes and Kevin Gallagher of Desert Rat Aviation for their help with this event. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Crase.)

Winners of the Phoenix 99s 2018 Spot Landing Contest are: Lauren Bills, (second from left) first place; Courtney Smith, second place; Grant Groathouse, (far right) third place. Tessie Quintana, (far left) “more practice indicated” award. Photos courtesy of Nancy Crase.