WAI 2000 Image Gallery

Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The WAI 2000 event featured NASA unveiling a new poster to promote women in aviation and aerospace careers.
Notable figures such as aerobatics star Patty Wagstaff, NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, Mary Feik, and Bobbi Trout were present, signing posters and engaging with attendees.
The convention had a strong industry presence, with major players like Cirrus, Raytheon, FlightSafety International, and Delta hosting booths and facilitating networking.
Held in Memphis, the event incorporated local culture, including an Elvis impersonator and an evening visit to Graceland and Elvis Presley's private jet, the Lisa Marie.

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Aerobatics star Patty Wagstaff signs copies of NASA’s new poster promoting women in aviation and aerospace careers, unveiled at WAI 2000.

Also signing posters was NASA astronaut Eileen Collins (seated) and Mary Feik (far left), a member of the WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame.

Mary Feik pitches in.

On the exhibit hall floor, Elvis visited with attendees at the FlightSafety International booth. This is Memphis, after all…

Major industry players were well-represented. Here, an attendee checks out the Cirrus SR-20 cockpit…

…while others network near the Raytheon booth.

Bobbi Trout (r), one of the original 99s, autographs posters at the NASA booth.

Soon…

Busy booths.

Is Delta ready when you are?

The evening events included a visit to Graceland. Here is Elvis Presley’s Convair 880, the Lisa Marie.