I’m very excited to invite all the lady taildraggers to a very special fly-in that’s so much more than any fly-in you’ve ever been to! The planning for this event has been in the works for many months. Now, it’s finally time to register for this “one of a kind” Fly-In & Symposium, hosted by Christina Chapman, designed just for women – women aviatrixes!! Christina is a passionate adventurer, a published author with a 25 year career in psychology and has a fun and dynamic approach to life! Update: Christina’s Blog is now active and ladies can subscribe to get the latest posts and updates on the fly-in. You’ll see new info about the flyin as Christina gets it posted including the What to Bring List, the Flight Instructor Bios, address for lodge to mail things ahead etc. Here’s the link Woman Wise Airmanship Fly-in Blog Christina has put together an incredible 4 day event for women – about women! Eat, Play, Learn, Fly-In!! July 7 – 10, 2011 Smiley Creek Airstrip U87, Smiley Creek, Idaho 7160 MSL, 4900′ x 150′ Turf Unattended, high density altitude airport CTAF 122.9 This is a multi-faceted 4 day adventure where you are free to pick and choose what you’d like to participate in: *A fly-in *A symposium that salutes women aloft and how we can have our femaleness and the cockpit too *Group BBQ *Back-country flight instruction (extra charge) *Mini Spa *World class hiking & fishing *Pottery lessons *Bazaar booths lining the runway with items for sale & special book signing Saturday *Shopping in Sun Valley (45 min drive or 15 min flight) *Female Pilot Camaraderie & Networking Come and discover what makes an aviatrix unique and how she can use her charms to achieve excellence aloft. Free Camping with hot showers and toilets Lodge & Teepees across the street at modest fee Courtesy Van just $5/day – – Symposium at Smiley Creek Airport Presented by Christina Chapman, M.A. Personal & Executive Consulting, Backcountry Pilot $125/Person Itinerary Thursday, July 7 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather How gender shapes us Stereotype to strengths Pilot personality The aviation culture Traditional barriers for women Learned helplessness to Learned optimism Female styles of power and leadership Friday, July 8 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather The glass cockpit is half full New perceptions for accomplishment Action and resolve creates progress Woman Wise Airmanship Model Flourishing in aviation The new wright stuff Individual Woman Wise Airmanship plan The Study Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 6:30 am – noon Introductory back-country flight instruction. Certified and experienced flight instructors available at extra cost. Sure to delight and reinforce new perceptions of self, aviation & Idaho! Also Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather Click here to make your reservation for the event, REGISTRATION To make a reservation for the lodge, cabin or individual teepees contact: Smiley Creek Lodge When calling the Lodge be sure and state you are with the Women’s Fly In. Camping on the strip is free – plush with toilets and hot shower bathhouse. No reservation required. Bio: Christina Chapman M.A. Christina explores personal riches to create direction, happiness, leadership, ultimate health, wealth, and PEAK PERFORMANCE. Her aim is personal excellence. Her style is fun and dynamic. From a 25+ year career in psychology, Christina counseled a variety of people and issues. After her first decade in the business, she switched to positive psychology. She then guided Olympic athletes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for 10 years beyond perceived physical, mental, and emotional limitations to reach their stars. She continued afterwards in other sports: Golf, snowmobile racing, cycling, & archery. As a backcountry pilot flying central Idaho wilderness, Christina adapted pearls of wisdom learned from world class competitors to aviation and airmanship…Christina developed her STARS of EXCELLENCE program, identifying individual passion & strengths, to tailor learning adventures. Paired with natural character & habits of action, excellence is created. Olympic level living fits any area of your life. Especially mental proficiency and airmanship in aviation! Learn what it takes to be a successful, tough-minded, fun loving aviator! REGISTRATION Questions to christina@mindelevations.com Download the brochure for more details and a printable copy: Fly-In Brochure...