![]() Many of us know Sandra Smith — the SVA Aviation Ground School instructor, CAP Sugar Valley Composite Squadron and Young Eagle pilot, from among many other roles we may know and recognize her. Recently Sandra was awarded by The Ninety-Nines International an Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship, specifically the Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship for Emergency Maneuver Training. Only one such scholarship is awarded each year to those who apply out of the more than 5,000 members worldwide. The course covers not only “upset recovery,” but also spin training and an introduction to aerobatics, the purpose of which is to enhance piloting skills and safe operations. Sandra represents a beautiful example of focus, dedication and persistence, and we are proud to know and have her on our team of volunteers who make Sugar Valley such a flourishing place. Audrey Floyd (Scholarship Chairman of the Kitty Hawk Chapter of The Ninety-Nines) expressed it this way: We all know about Sandra’s service and dedication to the 99s, and she is also very committed to promoting aviation to the community in general. Her hard work and sacrifice has made her extremely deserving of this award. Please join me in congratulating her on this prestigious award! We are indeed joining in celebration of this meaningful accomplishment. Sandra will be an amazing ambassador for women in aviation and as a representative for The Ninety-Nines. There could not be a more lovely ambassador! Congratulations, Sandra!
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Sarah Millaway
5/7/2019 06:03:53 am
Congratulations Sandra! I can not think of a more deserving person for this award, thank you for all you do!
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Sandra Smith
5/7/2019 04:05:26 pm
Thanks for your encouragement, Sarah! I'm looking forward to your aviation dreams becoming reality, too!
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Kenan Hoffpauir
5/23/2023 09:38:32 am
Congratulations on your 2019 award ! I personally want to thank you for your outstanding contributions to the aviation community and your commitment to the youth in that community. You have certainly enriched my life.
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Sandra Smith
5/23/2023 10:16:22 am
Sincere thanks, Kenan, for your very kind thoughts. I do hope to be able to continue finding ways to inspire and advance folks who are working to fulfill their aviation dreams. Thank you for being a part of that!
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