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Look carefully in the video clip....did you notice a very familiar face??? Yep, that's Team Flying Tigresses very own Anne Marie Radel, the SWS Woman Pilot of the Year, promoting the 99s.

Anne Marie Radel wins Southwest Section Woman Pilot of the Year!

99s International Previous Past President honoring Anne Marie.

Anne Marie giving her acceptance speech.

SWS Governor Linda Mae Draper presenting Anne Marie with the SWS WPOY Award.

Photos courtesy of Lilian Darling Holt - Official Photographer of the 99s International Organization of Women Pilots and fellow SFV99.

Congratulations are long overdue to Anne Marie who won the Southwest Section Woman Pilot of the Year Award last month at the conference in Grass Valley, CA. Anne Marie has done countless efforts to promote the 99s, as well as women pilots in avaition. Anne Marie is a very competitive air racer with a big heart. She volunteers for several aviation organizations like the 99s, EAA, and the B-17. No doubt, she won the award hands down since she is a very giving and active member of the 99s! Way to go Anne Marie!

Our pictures from the Race........

Click on this link to flickr to see our pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teamflyingtigresses/

The results are in.....

Well, I must say that it was a very tough race this year. The handicaps were questionable and we were promised that they would be improved next year. This was our second time racing together. Last year we placed 14th and......drum roll......this year.......we placed 13th! We did not incur any penalties and we flew very safe! We learned a lot and THANK everyone for their support.

We will start home early tomorrow and will probably be home onTuesday.

We will post more after we get everything together.

Thanks again!

Team Flying Tigresses

Still Waiting in Atlantic

Hi folks!

It was a great race and we did our best. We are awaiting the results of the race which will be announced at tonight's banquet. There is some speculation among the racers as to how handicaps are given. Handicpas are big factors in determining one's score.

While waiting for the results of the race, we are enjoying this wonderful charming town of Atlantic. The locals are so friendly and willing to help out. We met many at the "Melt Down Party." In the hangar at the party, there was a beautiful P-51 Mustang and it was announced that the pilot was going to raffle off a ride to a nearby town for breakfast. The experienced racers were allowed to put their name in a hat for the drawing. We were all very excited when "Mama" Marie Carastro's name was drawn! What a surprise! She enjoyed the ride and the breakfast was good, too!

We have been so busy that we haven't had time to dowload pics and will do so soon - I know I keep promising......sorry! :)

We went to dinner last night at a local B&B. The lady was our host family and

Our "Thank You" sign made the local paper!

Dear All,
We weren't mentioned in the article BUT our red "Thank You" sign was! We hold it up when we land and depart to show our appreciation to the MANY volunteers who make this race possible....without them, there would be no race.
Team 10, our buddies, Mama and Susan, made the paper....nice article.
To read it, click here: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/06/26/local_news/doc4a43e86739c5b462473853.txt

We are playing the winds game this morning, trying to figure out the ideal time to depart for the finish line in Atlantic, IA!

Thanks for your support!

Team Flying Tigresses

In Racine, WI

Today started out very early. We got out to the airport and left in order of the RON list (Remain Over Night List) as per race rules. We were number 3 to depart. Like we did on our arrival, we made sure to stay clear of the local prison on departure as we were warned that they like to shoot at aircraft. I think everyone was a bit nervous about that....like we needed added stress.
It was an uneventful flight and were happy to get down on the ground in Racine. After much deliberation about staying or going, we have decided to spend the night here. Our friends, Susan and Mama Carastro, decided to hang with us. Anne Marie's friends from the B-17 gave us a wonderful welcome. We even go to tour the EAA Museum. We even got to see the very first ultra light ever built. Pictures to come.......I was disappointed to find out that the SC Johnson plane, Carnauba, has been dismantled and moved to another hangar. I won't be able to see it.
As we were resting at the local FBO, we heard that team 31 was having an engine problem. Fortuantely, they made it to Racine safely and need to get their magneto repaired. A team member of 31 is from nearby and her father is flying in to deliver the part. Hopefully, they will be up and running soon.
Our baby bird team from OU, Team 28, arrived in Racine. They will be staying overnight with their sister OU Team #29 in Racine. It looks like most teams are making their way here.
As of this posting, only one team has gone on to Atlantic, IA - the terminus - and that was Team #26.
We are tired as we did not get much sleep last night so we are going to rest today. We are first on the list to leave in the morning. I'll try to post some pictures later.
Thanks again for your support!