Our Mentees - Lady Buckeyes Team 56

The Air Race Classic is a special community of women pilots. A long-standing tradition is that more experienced teams (Mama Birds) act as welcoming mentors for new racers known as their 'baby birds'. This year Denise and Teresa have the privilege of  introducing the 'Lady Buckeyes', team #56 from Ohio State University to the 2017 race.

This week, the teams met up via video conferencing to get to know each other, field questions, and maybe,... just a little - calm nerves. The ladies from Ohio State were exuberant, enchanting and excited to start the  race (just as soon as they could get FINALS behind them). These competent young pilots are the first women offered up by the University to participate in the race in hopes of exploring the idea of  fielding future competitive race teams as part of the existing excellent campus aviation program.

Take a few moments to check out our 'baby birds' and visit their 'Go Fund Me' page to help out with race expenses at:  https://www.gofundme.com/ohio-state-air-race-classic-team . Congratulations to these pioneer Buckeyes - we wish them much luck and bright futures in all things aviation. - ed