The NINETY-NINES is an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries with 5,500+ members throughout the world. Named after the number of founding members in 1929, the "Ninety-Nines" is the also oldest aviation organization in the United States. "Coyote Country" chapter members are women pilots from northern San Diego and southern Riverside counties.
The Coyote Country "99s" are active in mentoring student pilots and to do so we provide an annual flight scholarship to a deserving female pilot to help pay for her flight training. To fund our flight scholarships, we hold an annual flying event:
The Annual Coyote Country "Cross-Country Caper & Poker Run"
Our annual fun filled flying event and fundraiser for our scholarship program held each fall.
2008 Poker Run Date - TBA
Fly to 5 airports and collect a playing card at each for every hand of poker you buy. Airports included in the Poker Run are: Fallbrook, Ramona, Gillespie, Hemet, Oceanside & the terminus is at French Valley Airport. Start at any airport, destinations are your choice. Planes must land at 5 of the 6 airports to collect cards to be eligible for prizes at the finish.
Cost is $4 per hand or $10 for 3 hands of poker.
Where do you buy your poker cards?
Fallbrook @ transient ramp, Gillespie @ the termianl building, Hemet @ Hangar #1 Cafe, Oceanside @ the airport office, Ramona @ the transient ramp & French Valley @ the terminal. Ground or UNICOM will provide progressives if need be.
Buy as many hands as you wish. The more hands you have, the better your chances to win prizes! The best hands of poker will pick their prizes at the finish of the race. There will also be a silent auction at the terminus.
This event is open to everyone, not just Ninety-Nines. All pilots and their non-pilot passengers who wish to participate in the Poker Run may purchase hands of poker and have a chance to win from dozens and dozens of great prizes!
Contact us for additional details!
NOTAM: Here are the published noise abatement policies at Oceanside, Fallbrook & Gillespie airports.
Fuel is available at all Poker Run airports.
