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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2023 · 25 MIN

[SPECIAL] The Sky's No Limit - Women in Aviation

from NOW and NEXT · host Dave Trafford

Join us for Part 3 of our Special Series this week - Pathway to the Stars.Over the course of November 7th-November 10th, 2022, we are exploring four stories of Canadian aviation innovation and history in partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation. Today, we turn our storytelling lens on Women in Aviation.Brianna Ricketts holds Canada’s record for youngest solo flight by a female pilot. But did you know, 30% of Canada’s 2700 Air Cadets are women? We explore the contributions and continuing story of Canada’s young women pilots who are shaping the future of Canada’s aviation industry.We also learn about the great work being done by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation and the Elsie Awards; Elsie McGill was the subject of an Historica Canada Heritage Minute; Elevate Aviation supports a wide range of disciplines in the aviation industry and their Inspire Awards; and Vi Milstead holds the distinction of being Canada's first female bush pilot.Featured voices in this episode:Chantal Gagnon, Historica CanadaRic Gillespie, The International Group for Historic Aircraft RecoveryBrianna Ricketts, Captain, Air BorealisJennifer Blake, RCAF FoundationRCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Grace WilsonPathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.Instagram:@storystudionetwork@rcaf_foundationFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storystudionetwork/https://www.facebook.com/rcaffoundationTwitter:twitter.com/storystudionet twitter.com/davetrafford twitter.com/rcaf_foundation LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/story-studio-network linkedin.com/company/rcaf-foundation Credits:Executive Producer & Host - Dave TraffordHost & Promotions - Erin TraffordChase Producer - Becky ColesYou can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!)Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and XAnd you can leave us a voice comment here!For more information go to Dave's website.

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