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Presentation: Maxine Dunlap and History of Gliding in the Bay Area

Tuesday, 3/29/2022
6:00 - 7:15
Virtual Library

United States

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Learn about women gliders’ achievements and the history of gliding in the San Francisco Bay Area as presented by aviation historian Gary Fogel and aviation researcher Madison Cicchitto. Fogel and Cicchitto focus a spotlight on pioneering aviatrix Maxine Dunlap (circa late 1920s–early 1930s) who was the first licensed woman glider pilot in the United States. Dunlap was also one of the founders of the California Glider Club in San Francisco and served as the club president. A Q & A session follows the presentation.  

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Gary Fogel is an adjunct professor of aerospace engineering at San Diego State University, an aviation historian who writes extensively on the history of early aviation focusing on gliding and soaring and is the CEO of Natural Selection, Inc.. Co-presenter Madison Cicchitto is a San Diego State University student and aviation researcher. Fogel and Cicchitto recently presented their research on Dunlap as a conference paper for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautic SciTech Forum. 

 

Recommended book list to accompany program on early aviation history and women aviators. 

Women's Interest

Programs spotlighting women's history, rights and current issues.

HERstory is SFPL's celebration of Women's History Month, spotlighting authors, thinkers, visionaries and artists during the month of March. Program offerings are for all ages. 
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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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