MEMBERSHIP: Any female shall be eligible for membership in the Antelope Valley Chapter of the Future Women Pilots (FWP) program if she qualifies for Ninety-Nines International, Inc. membership. (Note: International membership for student pilots requires a current student medical and this special membership is for a maximum period of three years. Student members may not vote or be a proxy at the International level.)
DUES: Ninety Nines International dues are $30 for the first year and $20 for the second and third years. Those fees along with Chapter dues will be paid by the Chapter (see Funds Disbursement) for up to three-years. Upon receipt of pilot’s license, members shall pay their own member dues.
MEETINGS: The Future Women Pilots are required to attend a minimum of six (6) regular chapter meetings or activities each year. They may vote or hold office at the Chapter and Section level, except for Chapter Chair and Vice-Chair. In addition, the coordinator of the FWP program will establish a calendar of meetings, a minimum of four (4) each year, and FWP’s are expected to participate. These meetings may include tower tours, safety meetings, etc.
MENTORS: The Scholarship Committee and FWP coordinator (who is a member of the Scholarship Committee) shall assign mentors. Mentors will be available for FWP’s during their ground/flight training and will provide advice, guidance and support along with attending FWP meetings with their assigned student.
FUNDS
DISBURSEMENT: Upon successful completion of the milestones listed below, the indicated amounts will be paid to the FWP or to the FWP’s fixed base operator where applicable:
International Membership ($30 1st yr/$20 2nd & 3rd yrs) $70
Chapter Dues ($10 each year) $30
FAA Written Exam $100
First Supervised Solo $100
Long Cross Country $150
FAA Check Ride $200
Books & supplies (receipts required) $100
TOTAL: $750
TIME LIMIT: The FWP program is a three-year program. If certificate is not attained within the three years, membership from both International and the Chapter terminates. Under special circumstances, extensions beyond the three-year period may be granted.
