CELEBRATING HDFC WOMEN STUDENT PILOTS | VERONICA LIND
KAYE HUTCHINSON went first solo in the Victa Air Tourer VH-PMA with HDFC in 1963
Celebrating HDFC Women Student Pilots
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Flashback The first woman who learnt to fly with the Hastings District Flying Club was Greta Yabsley in 1958. Greta learnt to fly the DH82 with Joe Lee, the original club’s flying instructor. In the 1970’s, Greta purchased her own aircraft and remained socially involved in the club until her untimely death.
Kaye Hutchinson was a mother of 6 children and went first solo in the Victa Air Tourer VHPMA 57 years ago. Following Kaye, Young Sue Dent enrolled for flying lessons in 1964. In 1977, Mrs June Drummond, who had a fear of flying, received her first solo certificate. PROPWASH MAR 2020
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