More than 120 Women in Aviation International (WAI) members attended WAI’s Celebrity Breakfast Friday morning at the Hilton Garden Inn. Special guests included John and Martha King, who announced that every member attending WAI’s 2008 Conference in San Diego will receive complimentary access to the Kings’ online Jet Transition course, a donation valued at more than $1 million.

Other notable attendees included air show pilots Julie Clark, Patty Wagstaff, and the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Even FAA Administrator Marion Blakey made an appearance and remarked, "When I see the men here in this room supporting and participating in WAI, I know you are on the right track as an organization."

Dr. Chabrian announced that Dan Gryder of Griffin, Georgia, donated several seats in his Herpa Toys-sponsored DC-3 as well as invitations to a catered party at AirVenture. This was the fifth year Chevron Global Aviation sponsored the event.

WAI’s March 13-15, 2008, conference features a pre-conference WAI Military Day including Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine aircraft on static display at the North Island Naval Base, along with a U.S. Coast Guard air/water demonstration and a tour of an aircraft carrier.

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