Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"At that November 2 meeting, one attendee, Viola Gentry, was recovering from injuries received in an accident during an endurance record attempt. Fay Gillis arrived late in a greasy jumpsuit, having just finished working on her airplane. Jessie Keith-Miller from Australia gave the group its first international member, in the U. S. as a participant in the Derby.

Most arrived by car or train due to inclement weather. Neva Paris was selected temporary chairman. Membership eligibility and the purpose were decided upon: membership would be open to any woman with a pilot's license, and the purpose was 'good fellowship, jobs, and a central office and files on women in aviation.'"

Source: From a Ninety-Nines narrative describing the first gathering of the world's first pilots organization devoted to female flyers.