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Women Soaring Pilots Association
The Women Soaring Pilots Association was founded June 11, 1986 in Tucson, AZ. The charter meeting was the result of a year's effort and input by the pilots who attended the 1985 Women's Soaring Seminar at Airsailing near Reno, NV. Our current membership exceeds 170 pilots, including Canadian members.
The purpose of the association is to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots. This includes:
- Sponsor the Women's Soaring Seminars;
- Publish Hangar Soaring quarterly, the official newsletter of the WSPA;
- Award and administration of the Anne Morrow Lindbergh Trophy for the longest handicapped cross-country flight of the year;
- Award and administration of the Virginia Schweizer 1-26 Championship Trophy for the best overall performance by a woman pilot at the 1-26 Championships;
- Award and administration of the Anne Breigleb Memorial Scholarship Fund which helps to provide partial financial assistance to younger pilots attending the Woman's Soaring Seminar;
- Organization and administration of Women's Soaring Competitions and to eventually field a Women's International Team.
For further information, contact the Women Soaring Pilots Association, Inc., c/o Sharon R. Smith, 801 Elsbeth, Dallas, TX 75208.
