Women Fly

Patty Wagstaff by Women FlyItem Number: TS-WFPWThis design prints front and back on a 100% cotton t-shirt, either in white or black. Back design is a reproduction of Patty's airshow routine, in her own "Aresti symbol" handwriting. On the black shirt, the back design prints in glow-in-the-dark ink! Three-time national aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff has probably done more to make aerobatics a household word than any other pilot in history. Breaking the gender barrier, she proved that in...

Variety pack of 8 different notecards.Item # WF-8PKCARD Women Fly Aviation Notecards By Women Fly Colorful and inspiring blank notecards appropriate for any occasion. Brilliant, full color notecards of our favorite aviator designs on 12 point glossy white cardstock with matching envelopes. Cards are blank inside with pilot bios and inspirational messages on the back. Brilliant artwork and inspiring thoughts make these sets of cards a great gift (or just use 'em yourself!). Cards measure 5-1/2...

Above ALL Women FlyItem # TS-WFAA This WASP leans out the window in a wave to her ground crew from her bomber. During WWII, the women of the WASP flew every type of military aircraft, including the B-29 bomber Enola. During WWII, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) was formed to help with non-combat piloting missions. Of the 25,000 applicants to the program, 1,830 were accepted and 1,074 graduated. The WASP, based out of Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, were a civilian unit charged...

Women Fly "Princess" V-Neck T-Shirt Item # TS-WFPRINCESS ���When we lose our fear, we become the people we envy��. Is this the conundrum about gaining self-confidence, or is it simply a matter of releasing old fears and expectations? Express the liberation & joy of shedding a tired cocoon. Bella Baby Rib V-Neck T-ShirtStylish, slim fit v-neck t-shirt. Made from high quality cotton from a trusted brand. Runs slightly longer than regular shirts. We recommend ordering at least one size up as...

Women Fly "Princess" Spaghetti Strap TankItem # TS-WFPRINCESS-SPTNK ���When we lose our fear, we become the people we envy��. Is this the conundrum about gaining self-confidence, or is it simply a matter of releasing old fears and expectations? Express the liberation & joy of shedding a tired cocoon. Bella Spaghetti Strap TankSlim fitting. Comfortable with durability. Affordable and soft, this stylish tank will look great in the summertime! We recommend ordering at least one size up as Bella...

Libby GardnerItem Number: TS-WFLIBBYLibby was working for Piper Aircraft when she heard that employees were eligible for inexpensive flying lessons. She soloed on September 10, 1942 and sent her application into the WASP to help ferry military aircraft. She became one of an elite group of eleven women who were qualified to fly the temperamental B-26 bomber, known as the "widow maker". We felt that Libby's confident gaze epitomized the courage demonstrated by women pilots during WWII, but she...

Faye Gillis WellsTS-WFFAYEIn 1929, as a 20-year-old student pilot, Fay Gillis Wells became one of the first women to parachute out of a plane when the biplane she was flying broke apart. That courage to take the big leap would characterize both of Wells' careers as a pioneering aviatrix and a foreign correspondent. The legendary Glenn Curtiss hired her to ferry and demonstrate his early planes, becoming the first woman to be employed in such a job. During that time Fay met other women...

The Stinson SistersBy Women FlyIn 1912, Katherine Stinson earned her pilot's license as a way to capitalize on the nations latest craze in exhibition flying. Her plan was to raise enough money to go to Europe to study music, however she discovered that she loved flying more, and sold her piano to fund her new passion. Her sister Marjorie, encouraged by her sister's success, also earned a pilot's license and together with their mother and brother, started a flight school in San Antonio, Texas....

Louise Thaden "Victory"It was 1926 and Louise accepted a position with Beech aircraft and began taking flying lessons as a part of her salary. By the end of 1927, she had earned her private pilots license. With the backing of Travel Air, Louise broke the women's altitude record and the women's solo endurance record. The president of Travel Air recognized the benefits associated with their celebrity pilot and encouraged Louise to pursue the women's speed record. She met the challenge on April...

Jerrie Cobb by Women FlyItem Number: TS-WFJERRIEIn the infancy of the space age, Jerrie Cobb was chosen to undergo the Mercury astronaut selection tests. After weeks of grueling tests, she passed all three phases and qualified as America's first woman astronaut at age 29. In a sudden and devastating blow, Jerrie was denied the opportunity to fly in space due to new requirements of military jet test pilot experience initiated by NASA. For over 35 years, Jerrie has found great joy flying...

Women Fly Hat: Raspberry Hat/Teal Embroidery by Women FlyItem Number: HT-WFRSTThis updated style hat features bright color combinations, a longer bill and deeper crown than the previous style, a leather adjustable back-strap, and a spiffier logo. Just the thing for keeping the sun out of your eyes at an airshow or in the air.

Women Fly Hat: Black Hat/Golden Yellow Embroidery by Women FlyItem Number: HT-WFBKGYThis updated style hat features bright color combinations, a longer bill and deeper crown than the previous style, a leather adjustable back-strap, and a spiffier logo. Just the thing for keeping the sun out of your eyes at an airshow or in the air.