99s Museum of Women Pilots

07/24/2026

07/09/2026

The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots joins the aviation community in mourning the loss of Wally Funk, whose courage and determination inspired generations of women to take to the skies. Her legacy reminds us that no dream has an expiration date. We invite you to pay tribute and celebrate her remarkable life by visiting our exhibit honoring Wally and the trailblazing women who flew alongside her.

The Museum of Women Pilots is located at 4300 Amelia Earhart Lane, Suite B, Oklahoma City, 73159. We would be honored to share a slice of history with you.

07/03/2026

The 99s Museum of Women Pilots will be closed from 7/3, 12:30 PM to 7/7, 10:00 AM in observance of Independence Day.

06/13/2026

Cool things I find during digitization. Annette Gipson Way's New York driver's license 1936 and Florida license 1949.

03/03/2026

This is Katharine Miller (1923-1976). Makes you glad that aviation has evolved into safer aircraft.

02/25/2026

Rebel flyer

On Sunday, October 9, 1911, Mathilde Moisant chose to ignore a county sheriff's order to refrain from flying on Sundays. She took off from Nassau field, which prompted a chase by three deputies in a police car on the ground, followed by a procession of cars filled with friends and spectators. Once she landed, the chase became a car pursuit. The chase ended when she finally went home. The sheriff spoke to her father (who tried not to laugh), and no criminal charges were filed against her.

02/24/2026

Ninety-Nine Ida Van Smith was a New York teacher-turned-pilot. Through dedication, rigorous training, and perseverance, she built a career in a demanding field that requires confidence and precision. As a pilot, she inspires others—especially young people—to believe in their abilities and to reach for careers once thought out of reach. Her journey is a reminder that determination and courage can open doors to limitless possibilities.

02/17/2026

This week's showcase for Black History Month is Ninety-Nine astronaut, Mae Jemison. Mae Jemison (born 1956) is an American astronaut, engineer, and physician who became the first African American woman to travel into space. Born in Alabama and raised in Chicago, she showed an early passion for science and learning. In 1992, she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-47, conducting scientific experiments in microgravity. Beyond her work at NASA, Jemison has been a strong advocate for science education, technology, and diversity in STEM fields.

02/10/2026

This week in Black History Month, we remember Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman (1892–1926) was a pioneering American aviator and the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Born in Texas to a family of sharecroppers, she faced racial and gender discrimination that prevented her from learning to fly in the United States. Determined, she moved to France and earned her license in 1921. Coleman became a celebrated stunt pilot, performing daring aerial feats and advocating for equal opportunities in aviation. Her legacy continues to inspire generations to pursue their dreams despite barriers.

02/03/2026

This week in Black History Month, we showcase Ninety-Nine, Janet Bragg. Janet Bragg broke multiple barriers in aviation despite persistent racial and gender discrimination. She became the first Black woman to enroll at the Curtiss Wright School of Aeronautics in 1928 and later trained at a segregated Black aviation school, where she was the only woman in her class. She helped fund the school’s first airplane, assisted in building an airfield, and earned her private pilot’s license. During World War II, she was rejected from the WASP program and the military nurse corps because of her race. Although denied a pilot’s license in Alabama after completing training at Tuskegee Institute, she ultimately secured her license in Illinois.