What if math could help you overcome your greatest fear?
On behalf of the Seattle Universal Math Museum, we have an upcoming free talk on August 5th.. The Museum of Flight is hosting Dr. Cecilia Aragon, the first Latina US Aerobatic Team pilot, award-winning author, and retired Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington, to present a talk as part of our monthly lecture series Math Out Loud.
What if math could help you overcome your greatest fear?
Join us for the next Math Out Loud as Dr. Cecilia Aragon shares her extraordinary journey from a fear of flying to becoming an aerobatic pilot, designing software for NASA, teaching astronauts to fly, and co-founding Latinas in Computing.
Discover how mathematics, data science, and structured thinking became powerful tools for personal transformation.
Who: Cecilia Aragon
Title: How a Tech Visionary Overcame Fear to Soar
Where: Museum of Flight When: August 5, 2026 at 6 pm
Admission is free (with suggested donation of $25/ticket)
Please register to reserve your seat(s).
VIP experience is available
Come be inspired by a story of courage, curiosity, and the unexpected ways math can help us soar.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Best,
Mia Brasil
Program Manager
Seattle Universal Math Museum
She/Her/Hers
Introduction to Gliding
The Puget Sound Soaring Association will host an Orientation to Soaring (flying in a glider) event for WAI and 99's members! We'll meet at Bergseth field (WN76), 31500 SE 408th St, Enumclaw, WA 98022, at 11:00 am on Saturday July 25th. There is shade available, and a porta potty but they recommend you bring your own food, water, hat and sunscreen. Also, throw in a lawn chair for yourself and you'll be all set!
If you're interested in adding on, the price for an intro ride is usually $230--the fee covers tow and glider rental fees, and includes a 30-day club membership with your first flight to 3000 ft AGL. This flight typically lasts 30 minutes. 30-day members can fly another flight - either on the same day or within 30 days, for $180.
Bergseth Field is a 50-60 min drive from the Factoria area. Let me know if you would like to carpool and where you are coming from and I will try to connect you!
Please RSVP ASAP to Lainareeves99@gmail.com or 425-765-8640 so we will know how many to plan for!
Bremerton Summer Social
🌞Bremerton Summer Social📅July 25 ***CANCELED***
Join us for a day of food, fun, and sun at Melissa Storey’s home in Belfair
Airport Way Cleanup
You're invited to the Airport Way Summer Cleanup!
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) invites you to join us in giving Airport Way a summer refresh. All airport tenants, employees, and community members are welcome to attend.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: King County International Airport, Main Terminal
7277 Perimeter Rd. S., Seattle (free parking available at the terminal)
Cleanup area: Along Airport Way between Norfolk and Hardy streets
Supplies provided: Gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and tools. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots and dress for the weather.
Bring your energy, your neighbors, and your community spirit!
RSVP and questions: KCIACommunityOutreach@kingcounty.gov
Bremerton Airshow
✈️Bremerton Air Show📅July 11–12 |🕙10 AM – 5 PM
Family-friendly event with classic aircraft and aerobatic performers. Join us as
a volunteer, sign up here:
Chapter Meeting
Chapter meeting from 1pm-2pm and Kenmore Air presentation and tour from 2pm-3pm
Paine Field Community Day
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Paine Field Community Day📅June 6 🕘9 AM – 5 PM
Youth-focused event featuring aircraft displays, military planes, and food
vendors. Join us as a volunteer:
Alaska Airlines Youth in Aviation Day
✈️ Alaska Airlines Youth in Aviation Day – May 30
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Sea-Tac Airport – Alaska Airlines Hangar
📌 Sign Up to Volunteer: Volunteer Sign Up Form
We’re thrilled to share that WAI Washington State Chapter will be hosting a table at Alaska Airlines Youth in Aviation Day on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM. This exciting, all-day event—presented by Alaska Airlines, Boeing, and the Port of Seattle—is designed to introduce Scouts, Civil Air Patrol and other youth groups to aviation and spark aviation dreams in youth ages 11 to 18.
We need your help!
Volunteers are needed to help staff our WAI table, engage with attendees, share information about careers in aviation, and represent our chapter. It’s a great opportunity to connect with future aviators and promote the power of mentorship and community.
Volunteer deadline: May 15
Contact Peggy with questions
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6xkVC5k6HHSZo7CT8
Thank you to our current volunteers: Hadya, Amber, Liza, Kelsey, Ali, Moifair,
Ryan, and LoyAnne!
We hope to see you there!
Chapter Meeting
Join us to explore the temporary exhibit:
“Runway to Runway”
– featuring the evolution of flight attendant uniforms.
Guided museum tour by docent Peggy Phillips
Complimentary passes available for non-museum members
Meet in the lobby by 9:50AM for a 10:00 AM start
Parking is free in the museum parking lot
If you have any questions, please respond to this email. No RSVP required.
Chapter Meeting
Signature Aviation BFI, 7149 Perimeter Rd S, Seattle, WA 98108
👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/y6ZpcmRvdrbBceDT9 - lunch will be provided. Please make sure to RSVP if you plan on attending!
Join us for a collaborative aviation outreach event hosted by Signature Aviation, Green River College Aviation Program, Green River GIA Club and WAI Washington State Chapter.
The event will feature a series of short presentations introducing the WAI Washington State Chapter, the Green River College aviation and STEM programs, the GIA Club, and Signature Aviation’s FBO operations and shadowing opportunities. Attendees will also have the chance to observe an aircraft marshalling demonstration. The event will include time for networking with aviation professionals and students, and may also feature a presentation from Beta Technologies or an airport tour, concluding with a group wrap-up and Q&A.
WAI 2026 Conference
🛩️ 37th Annual WAI Conference – Dallas, TX
Are you planning to attend the 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference?
📅 March 19–21, 2026
📍 Gaylord Texan Resort & Conference Center – Dallas, TX
🎉 Chapter Opportunity:
Our chapter is excited to offer ONE free conference registration to a member!
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/75JCdjtS5tSNFko19
Note: Members are responsible for their own travel and lodging.
This conference is an incredible opportunity for professional development, networking, and inspiration—we encourage members at all stages to consider attending.
Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show
Save the Date – Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show
📅 February 21–22, 2026
📍 Showplex at the Washington State Fair Events Center – Puyallup, WA
Whew—did that year ever fly by! Can you believe we’re less than a month away from the 42nd Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show? Join us February 21–22 at the Showplex in Puyallup, WA—we can’t wait to see everyone back again!
2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for the event. We’re officially back to pre-COVID exhibitor numbers and have a full weekend of packed seminars lined up. We’ve also reopened display sections that were scaled back in recent years—so if you’ve been thinking about exhibiting, this is your moment. We still have space available for aviation-centric booths only, and a limited number of openings for aviation speakers as well. Let us know if you’d like to be part of the schedule!
We’re also thrilled to welcome the FAA PROTE Hypoxia Chamber, which will be stopping at the Conference to offer pilot training February 20–22. FAA registration for this opportunity will be opening soon—stay tuned.
And finally, a huge thank-you to our amazing sponsors. Your support makes this non-profit event possible, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Volunteer Sign up here
“Galentines” Chapter Meeting
Join us for a special “Galentines” chapter meeting! We’ll gather at the Buzz
Inn at Harvey Field, visit the GIAD “North” location, and enjoy a tour of the
airfield. Brunch will be available for purchase.
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RSVP:
Chapter Member Planning Meeting
Annual Planning Meeting & Potluck
Join us as we come together to plan an exciting year ahead! If you have any ideas you’d like to share ahead of the meeting, please do so here: 🎉[2026 Think Big Ideas]
Please bring a snack/treat to share with the group!
📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Museum of Flight, Peggy will meet in the lobby. Please arrive by 10:45am. Parking at the museum is free and Peggy will have guest passes to the museum for anyone wanting to explore after the meeting.
We’re thrilled to welcome Alaska Airlines Captain and Air Force Veteran Patty Tomich, who will join us to share her new book and insights from her aviation journey.
This meeting is a great opportunity to:
Share ideas for 2026 events and programming
Connect with fellow members
Help shape the direction of our chapter
Please join us and share your ideas on what the chapter can do for you in 2026!
Annual Women in Aviation - Washington State Chapter - Holiday Party
The Annual Holiday Party is scheduled for Saturday December 13th, hosted again by Laina and Tom Reeves. This social gathering is for members, friends, significant others, and anyone else with and interest in aviation.
Please bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert to share and if you have something special you would like to drink. Non-alcoholic sparkling cider and ciders will be provided.
Part of our holiday party fun this yeat will be a White Elephant gift exchange; Join in the hilarity, bring a wrapped gift to exchange, no telling, no peeking. Be brave, be racy but don’t be tacky! Dig out that unique item to re-gift, grab the perfect pilot item or shop with a sense of humor. We suggest a gift in the $5-$20 range.
More details and driving directions will be shared in a later email.
Girls In Aviation Day Boeing Field
Girls in Aviation Day is our opportunity to give back to the community that supports us. Sign ups allow for about 100 middle school through high school aged girls to meet and interact with guest speakers from all areas of the Aviation field. Lunch is provided
Girls In Aviation Day At Harvey Field
Girls in Aviation Day is our opportunity to give back to the community that supports us. Sign ups allow for about 40 middle school through high school aged girls to meet and interact with guest speakers from all areas of the Aviation field. Lunch is provided and a special fly in from the Life Flight Network helicopter.
Annual Pampered Chef Fundraising Event
https://bit.ly/WASTWAIFundraiser25
the Pampered Chef Fundraiser is now live, and orders can be places at the link above. Any product ordered will be recieved within 2 weeks of the actual order date.
Annual Chapter Meeting and Picnic with Rosemary Brester
🍔 Chapter Meeting - Picnic at Bresters’
📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025| 🕦 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rosemary Brester’s Home – full address provided after RSVP
You’re invited to a relaxed and fun-filled afternoon with fellow WAI WA State members—and yes, family and significant others are welcome!
✨ Event Highlights:
Summer chapter meeting
Potluck lunch – bring your favorite dish to share
BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs provided
Pool time – don’t forget your swimsuit!
Meet your new officers and connect with other members
👉 RSVP here so we can plan enough food and floaties!
Boeing Field FOD walk and Community Fair - Cancelled
Cancelled due to runway construction
