WAI 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter

WAI 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter We are a nonprofit dedicated to the encouragement & advancement of women & kids in all aviation areas

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month — Emily Howell Warner ✨The WAI 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter is proud to honor Em...
08/21/2026

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month — Emily Howell Warner ✨

The WAI 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter is proud to honor Emily Howell Warner, the first female captain of a U.S. airline and a true pioneer who opened the cockpit doors for generations of women in aviation.

If you’re ever in Colorado, make time to visit the Emily Howell Warner Field Aviation Museum in Granby — a warm, inspiring tribute to her life and legacy. The museum sits inside the former airport terminal named in her honor and features photos, local aviation artifacts, model aircraft, and memorabilia celebrating her groundbreaking career.

📍 Emily Howell Warner Field Aviation Museum
1023 County Road 610, Granby, CO
Open seasonally through the Grand County Historical Association.

Let her story lift you the way she lifted aviation.

08/21/2026

2026 General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day — Event Highlight

⏰ Car Show: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Jackson County Airport • Millwood, WV

Rev those engines — the Car Show sponsored by Steve Donohew is back and bigger than ever.

Here’s what drivers and spectators can look forward to:
Car Show Entry — $20 entry fee
Dash Plaques — 125 available for participants
Trophies — An incredible 115 trophies ready to be claimed
Show Hours — Runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Whether you’re showing off your ride or strolling through rows of polished classics, customs, and crowd‑pleasers, this is one of Yeager Day’s most exciting attractions.
Shine it up, roll in, and be part of the action — you don’t want to miss this.

08/21/2026

2026 General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day — Event Highlight

📅 September 5, 2026
⏰ 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Jackson County Airport • Millwood, WV

One of the most exciting kid‑friendly attractions at Yeager Day is the Bouncing House sponsored by the Jackson County Development Authority. Safe, fun, and full of energy, it’s the perfect stop for families looking to let the little ones jump, play, and burn off some excitement while enjoying the day’s aviation festivities.
This event is completely free — bring your family, bring your friends, and come be part of the fun. Yeager Day is where community takes flight.

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month — Emily Howell Warner ✨Trailblazer. Barrier‑breaker. History‑maker. This month, the ...
08/14/2026

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month — Emily Howell Warner ✨
Trailblazer. Barrier‑breaker. History‑maker. This month, the 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter proudly honors Emily Howell Warner, the first woman to be hired as a pilot by a major U.S. airline — a milestone that reshaped the future of aviation for generations of women who dreamed of the cockpit.
Her determination didn’t just open a door; it changed the industry.
If you need a spark of inspiration today, her story delivers it.

🎥 Watch her journey and legacy:
PBS Feature: Emily Howell Warner
YouTube Story: Trailblazing Airline Pilot
Interview & Legacy: Breaking Barriers

Let her courage remind every aspiring aviator — especially young women — that the sky is wide open for those bold enough to fly.

08/12/2026

✈️💙 2026 General Chuck Yeager Day – Special Event Highlight!

Featuring Girls in Aviation Day with the 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter.

We’re excited to announce that this year’s General Chuck Yeager Day on September 5, 2026 will proudly feature GIAD – Girls in Aviation Day, hosted by the 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter!

This special collaboration brings hands‑on aviation experiences, mentorship, and inspiration to young girls across our community — encouraging them to explore aviation, aerospace, engineering, and STEM careers.

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
📍 Jackson County Airport – Millwood, WV
🕗 8 AM – 3 PM

Join us as we celebrate aviation, empower young women, and honor the legacy of General Chuck Yeager. This is a day you won’t want to miss!

08/12/2026

2026 General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day — UPDATED Event Highlight

Featuring Guest Speakers: Victoria Yeager

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration on September 5, 2026, as we honor the legacy of General Chuck Yeager with two extraordinary guest speakers whose lives and careers embody aviation excellence, service, and inspiration.

A dynamic force behind preserving General Yeager’s legacy, Victoria Yeager brings passion, global experience, and firsthand stories of life alongside America’s aviation hero.
She is an author, producer, actress, and director, known for Chuck Yeager: What a Ride and 101 Chuck YEAGER-isms. Victoria is a pilot and adventure traveler, having flown, sailed, trekked, and volunteered around the world. She is a key organizer of General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day, helping inspire future aviators.

Join us and celebrate aviation history, leadership, and the enduring spirit of exploration. With these two remarkable speakers, 2026 General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day promises to be our most inspiring event yet.

08/12/2026

2026 General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day — Event Highlight
📅 September 5, 2026
⏰ 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Jackson County Airport • Millwood, WV
Get ready for some splash‑filled fun — Wright Electric is sponsoring this year’s Dunk Booth, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Step up, take aim, and see if you can send a local volunteer into the water. Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves a good laugh.
Aviation, community, and a little friendly competition — it all comes together at Yeager Day.

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month Nomination — Emily Howell Warner ✨Emily Howell Warner stands as one of the most infl...
08/09/2026

✨ August Woman Aviator of the Month Nomination — Emily Howell Warner ✨
Emily Howell Warner stands as one of the most influential figures in American aviation history — a woman whose determination reshaped the cockpit for generations to come.
First female airline captain — In 1976, she became the first woman in U.S. history to earn the rank of captain at a scheduled airline (Frontier Airlines).
Barrier‑breaking hire — In 1973, Frontier Airlines hired her as the first female commercial airline pilot since WWII, ending a 37‑year gap in women’s airline hiring.
Flight hours milestone — Logged more than 21,000 flight hours, demonstrating unmatched skill, endurance, and leadership.
FAA leadership — Served as an FAA aviation safety inspector, becoming the first woman to join the Airworthiness Aviation Safety Inspector workforce.
Hall of Fame inductee — Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2014 for her groundbreaking contributions.
Museum recognition — Her Frontier Airlines captain’s uniform is displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, honoring her legacy.
Mentor to women in aviation — Advocated fiercely for women pilots, opening doors and inspiring thousands to pursue aviation careers.
Emily Howell Warner’s legacy is clear: she didn’t just fly — she cleared the runway for every woman who would follow.

07/31/2026

✨ July Woman Aviator of the Month: Valentina Tereshkova ✨
Celebrating Valentina Tereshkova, our July Woman Aviator of the Month — a true trailblazer who became the first woman in space and the youngest woman to orbit Earth at just 26. Her solo mission aboard Vostok 6 and her lifelong dedication to aviation and space exploration continue to inspire generations of women who dare to look upward and push boundaries.

✨ July Woman Aviator of the Month — Valentina Tereshkova ✨Soaring into July with a true trailblazer. This month, the WAI...
07/16/2026

✨ July Woman Aviator of the Month — Valentina Tereshkova ✨
Soaring into July with a true trailblazer. This month, the WAI 1st General Chuck Yeager Chapter proudly honors Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to ever travel into space — a milestone that continues to inspire women in aviation today.
Take a moment to watch her incredible story and feel that spark of possibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwBI-7NJh2g
Her journey reminds us: every barrier broken opens the sky a little wider for the next woman ready to rise.

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