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WHIRLY GIRLS [[image - cartoon helicopter]] CONTACT Aviation's National Newspaper Trade Mark Reg. US. Pat. Office Established 1934 VOL. XXVIII March 21, 1957 No.8 Whirly Girls' Group Adds Names Of Two CAP Flyers WASHINGTON - Two Civil Air Patrol members are the latest additions to the Whirly Girls, a society of women helicopter pilots. Total membership in this unique organization now stands at 21. Evelyn Bryan, of Jefferson City, Tenn., and Charlotte Sullivan Kelley of Hingham, Mass., won their helicopter ratings in February. In addition to being an active CAP member, each is an enthusiastic aviatrix. Mrs. Bryan qualified as a rotary-wing pilot and was the first female student at Helicopter International's school in Lakeland, Fla. She began flying in 1944, now has more than 6,000 hours to her credit, and is a commercial flight instructor in Morristown, Tenn. A CAP major of the Group IV staff, she is flying safety officer. Major Bryan has competed in four of the transcontinental air races. In December, 1955 she ferried a plane from Tennessee to Brazil for a missionary of the Southern Baptist Convention. An office in the Ninety-Nines, she also is a member of the AOPA. A jet, blimp and now chopper pilot, Mrs. Kelley is coordinator of women's activities for the Massachusetts Wing, CAP, and holds the rank of captain. Also a member of the Ninety-Nines, she is the first woman to serve as vice-governor of the Aero Club of New England. Among the charter members of the Whirly Girls are Col. Clara Livingston, commander of CAP's Puerto Rico Wing, and Maj [[blocked]] Ross Howard, of the N[[blocked]] Capital Wing. Thursday, April 11, 1957 CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Twenty One Whirly Girls By JEAN ROSS HOWARD The Whirly Girls are now 21-in number that is-not age. In 1955, the then 13 women helicopter pilots in the world organized, The Whirly Girls came into being. Now two years later - a 61.5% increase in membership! Two girls received their helicopter ratings in February and are now the 20th and 21st Whirly Girls. On Valentine's Day, Evelyn Bryan (Mrs. W. J.) of Jefferson City, Tennessee, qualified as a rotary-wing pilot - the first girl student at Helicopters International's school in Lakeland, Florida. Evelyn began flying in 1944, now has over 6,000 and is a commercial flight instructor at Morristown, Tennessee. Evelyn has competed in four of the Transcontinental Air Races and placed 7th in the 1955 International Air Race to Havana, Cuba. In December, 1955, she chalked up another achievement when she ferried an airplane from Tennessee to Brazil for a missionary of the Southern Baptist Convention. Evelyn has served as an officer of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (international women pilots), is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and holds the rank of major in the Civil Air Patrol. An airplane, jet, blimp, and now helicopter pilot is Charlotte Sullivan Kelley, Mrs. Leonard of Hingham, Massachusetts. The 21st Whirly Girl, and her lawyer husband, Leonard, have a 3 1/2 year old son. Charlotte is Director of Women's Activities for Massachusetts Civil Defense. She, too, is a member of the 99's, the Civil Air Patrol and is the first woman to serve as Vice Governor of the Aero Club of New England. As a Whirly Girl, Charlotte sees the important role the helicopter can have in Civil Defense. The 3rd annual "Hovering" of The Whirly Girls will be held during The American Helicopter Society Forum May 8-11 in Washington, D. C.
