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SIX DIAMOND DA40 NG TRAINING CAMARADERIE FOR WOMEN

AIRCRAFT AVIATORS

As part of a re-fleeting
programme the Nigerian
College of Aviation Technology
will receive six DA40 NG
training aircraft.
Under the patronage of Hadi
Abubakar Sirika, minister of
Aviation of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, NCAT, the six were
handed over at Diamond
Aircraft Austria.
“In our effort to catch up
with technology in line with
our approved roadmap, we This year’s speaker is Captain Bebe O’Neil a pilot in the US
are happy about our state-of- air force, who became a system chief pilot at United Airlines,
the-art training aircraft from and who is now in charge of United’s Aviate programme
Diamond. Our efforts have
earned Zaria the status of an re-unite among our favourite aircraft, and or a future career, as we present activities
ICAO regional training centre of is also a springboard to motivate other that motivate and inspire.”
excellence,” said Sirika women to get involved in aviation for fun
Abdulsalami Mohammed, fuel powered aircraft perfectly ABOUT DIAMOND ABOUT NCAT For the 13th straight year, the
Rector of NCAT, said “We are suited for the Nigerian region, AIRCRAFT’S FLIGHT The Nigerian College of Aviation opportunity for women who love The schedule includes:
very much looking forward to but they will also benefit TRAINING CONCEPT Technology, Zaria, Nigeria aviation comes to EAA AirVenture • Monday, July 20, 5:30 pm - The EAA
WomenVenture social, presented by
receiving our new aircraft from tremendously from operating Diamond’s dedication to flight boasts more than 55 years of Oshkosh 2020 during the EAA Endeavor Air. This kickoff to the 13th
Diamond. We expect improve- aircraft from the same manu- training has shaped its product experience in providing human WomenVenture activities throughout annual WomenVenture schedule invites
ment in our college’s efficiency facturer for both single engine line of modern fuel-efficient resource development in the the week. all women to meet and connect in a
as well as a substantial and multi engine training. aircraft, each with a specific aviation industry in Africa and The 68th annual Experimental fun atmosphere of an ice cream social.
Pre-registration online at EAA.org/
reduction in fuel costs because Fleet commonality offers the training application in mind. is well on its way to becoming Aircraft Association fly-in convention WomenVenture is required.
of the fuel-efficient aircraft college more advantages, With its complete line of piston a reputable global provider of will be held July 20-26 at Wittman • Wednesday, July 22, 11 am - Annual EAA
and the much cheaper jet fuel such as minimized instructor aircraft including a dedicated aviation training. NCAT is an regional airport in Oshkosh, WomenVenture group photo on Boeing
compared to Avgas. The planes standardization, rapid student flight training concept with Approved Training Organization Wisconsin. Plaza.
perfectly meet the require- transition and reduced parts Single Engine Piston (DA40 that undertakes training EAA WomenVenture is presented by • Wednesday, July 22, 11.45 am - The
EAA WomenVenture Power Lunch at
ments for modern aircraft as inventories.” NG) and Multi Engine Piston programs to meet both national The Boeing Company, with additional Theatre in the Woods. Tickets are (US)
they run on jet fuel and are The DA40 NG is an effective (DA42-VI) trainers, along with and international requirements. support from Endeavor Air, The Outlet $5 each and pre-registration for this
equipped with an electronic training platform for commer- type-specific flight training Training is also provided in Shoppes at Oshkosh, Ford Motor lunch is required at www.EAA.org/
flight instrument system.” cial cross-country navigation simulators and proprietary non-aviation specific areas Company, United Airlines, General WomenVenture. This year’s speaker is
Captain Bebe O’Neil a pilot in the US air
Frank Zhang, CEO of Diamond and instrument approach/ jet-fuel engines, Diamond such as skills acquisition in Aviation Manufacturers Association force, who became a system chief pilot
Aircraft Austria said, “We are landing procedures. Currently Aircraft is the only sole source ICT, Electrical/Electronics, (GAMA), Women in Aviation at United Airlines, and who is now in
proud to be NCAT’s choice for more than 2,240 types of provider in the fleet training and Mechanical equipment International, and the Ninety-Nines, charge of United’s Aviate programme.
their re-fleeting programme. this aircraft are in worldwide market. maintenance. Q Inc. • Wednesday, July 22, 7 pm - EAA
WomenVenture evening programme at
Not only are our efficient jet operations. Since 2008, EAA WomenVenture Theatre in the Woods. Participants to be
has provided the opportunity to announced as they are confirmed.
build camaraderie and open doors to
BEAUTIFUL mentorship and participation - as only A limited-edition EAA WomenVenture
six percent of all pilots in the US are
female. t-shirt is available (while supplies
last) to all women who participate.
BOEING gettable experience, particularly as They can be reserved on website and
“EAA WomenVenture is an unfor-
picked up at the AirVenture welcome
it comes during the World’s Greatest centre at the start.
Aviation Celebration at Oshkosh,” Women are encouraged to wear the
This stunning Azeri Boeing 757 was said Margaret Viola, a pilot and EAA Tammie Jo Shults, the pilot who successfully t-shirt for the July 22 group photo and
caught on film by Rowen Aquilina volunteer, who is leading the organisa- landed the crippled Southwest Flight 1380 are invited to the welcome centre to
at the airport in Malta. It operated tion of this year’s activities. after one engine exploded in April 2018, poses sign the EAA WomenVenture logbook
a charter flight from Vnukovo. “These activities are where for a photo with a young girl during last any day during EAA AirVenture
experienced women aviators can year’s activities. Photo by Andrew Zaback Oshkosh 2020. Q

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