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Rhinebeck, NY, July 24, 2009: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome announced today that it will hold a “WOMEN FLY WEEKEND” on August 22 and 23 to expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying and the potential for careers in aviation. There will be a reception after the air show starting at about 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday so that girls, young women and parents can discuss aviation opportunities with women pilots and other aviation professionals. 
 
On Sunday, Lynda Meeks, President of Girls With Wings ™ (www.girlswithwings.com) will conduct two interactive work shops…one at 10 AM for pre-teens ages 6-11 and a second at 11:30 for ages 12 - 15. Lynda flew in the military and is a professional pilot having flown everything from helicopters to the Citation X. “Our ultimate goal is to increase self confidence in young girls by encouraging them to realize their full potential through opportunities in aviation,” Lynda explained. 
 
“We are excited about this program so in order to encourage girls and young women to take advantage of this enriching experience, girls, 6 through 17 years of age will be admitted to the air shows on Women Fly Weekend for $5. Accompanying parents will get the group rate of $15,” said Hugh Schoelzel, President of Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. 
    
Girls and parents wishing to register participants in the Girls With Wings ™ seminar should send names with age or appropriate session to: womenfly@oldrhinebeck.org <mailto:womenfly@oldrhinebeck.org> 
 
Women pilots and organizations offering aviation services are invited to contact Don Fleming at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome to inquire about participating.  
   
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and a participant in the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration.
 

CONTACTS: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome: (845) 752-3200   info@oldrhinebeck.org 
 
Press Relations: Don Fleming (860) 354-6722 oldrhinebeckaero@aol.com 
 
Girls With Wings ™: Lynda Meeks: (216) 221-0577 admin@girlswithwings.com