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To: pierceaero who wrote (33632)	11/23/2000 12:47:39 AM
From: abuelita	Respond to of 35685

Hi Karen and speaking of the achievements of women, especially in the field of aerodynamics, recognize this? A note from aviation news service: ANN News Flash!!! Snowbirds Add Female Pilot to 2001 Team! ANN has just confirmed that the RCAF Snowbird military Demonstration Team has become the first major military jet demonstration team to appoint a woman to a flying team position. The Snowbirds have actually added two new pilots for the coming season, Wayne "Smutly" Mott (otherwise known as "Hillbilly" to a few of his friends...) and (drum roll please!) Maryse "Marcy" Carmicheal!!! Ms. Carmicheal reportedly hails from the Quebec City area of Canada and is 29 years old. According to the Snowbird folks, joining their ranks is a tough task... "All of these highly skilled Canadian Forces professionals have proven themselves in their field of expertise and submit their applications to the Commanding Officer (Boss) of the Snowbirds. The pilots have a minimum of 1300 hours of military jet experience and are recommended for the position by their Commanding Officer. From all of the applicants in Canada, eight members are selected to demonstrate their flying abilities in Moose Jaw and compete for one of the four available positions. Ground crew qualified on the CT-114 Tutor aircraft also require their Commanding Officers' recommendations prior to submitting their name to the Boss and Crew Chief for one of the four positions available each year. Those applicants with a history of exceptional performance, displayed excellent technical knowledge, possess outstanding personalities and reflect the highest standards of the Canadian Forces are chosen for the position." We'll have more info on this breaking story shortly and wish Ms. Carmichael and her fellow pilots all the best for a great and safe season. We must note that we have spent a fair amount of time with the Snowbirds over the years (and flown some incredible flights with them... wild!) and have come to appreciate them as extraordinary people with a strong sense of National pride and purpose... we are not surprised that the Snowbirds are the first to appoint a woman to their ranks and look forward to seeing her fly as part of the amazing 9-ship Snowbird Maple Leaf formation next year. Congrats to all... Thanks for providing this Karen. rose