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A Night to Celebrate Women in Aviation
Past, Present, and Future!
March 7, 2025 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Peter O. Knight Airport
Join us for the annual Tampa Bay Aviation Association (TBAA) - GALA at Peter O. Knight Airport to celebrate the First All-Woman Air Show and to honor women in aviation, past, present and future. Proceeds will go towards the Betty Skelton Scholarship Fund through the TBAA for local aviation scholarships. Thank you so much for helping TBAA & GALA make these amazing scholarships available to young women in our community!
You'll enjoy a first-class evening with amazing speakers, amazing entertainment, and delicious cuisine!
This years theme honors aviation's Golden Age, and we're all ready to get out island vibe on full throttle! We'll be awarding the 2025 Jane Davis Doggett Spirit of Flight Award to world-renowned aviator Patty Wagstaff, who will also be our keynote speaker for the evening! You can read more about Patty below.
Keynote Speaker 🌟 Come Meet Aviation Legend Patty Wagstaff – A True Trailblazer in the Sky! ✈️ 2025 Jane Davis Doggett Spirit of Flight Award winner 2004 National Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee Ever dreamed of defying gravity? Pushing the limits of what's possible? Then you won’t want to miss hearing from Patty Wagstaff, one of the most electrifying figures in aviation history, as she takes center stage at our 2025 GALA event! To Patty, the sky isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a canvas for beauty, freedom, and endless challenge. A true pioneer, she made history as the first woman to become the U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and remains one of only a few pilots to win that title three times. Her fearless, low-level aerobatic routines have mesmerized millions around the world, and now it’s your turn to be inspired by her incredible story. Patty’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From flying bush planes in the rugged wilderness of Alaska to performing death-defying stunts in international competitions, she has blazed a trail for women in aviation like no one else. Her life is a testament to adventure, courage, and perseverance, showing that the sky truly has no limits. With a career that spans everything from Hollywood stunt work to serving as an airshow icon, Patty has received numerous accolades, including induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame. She’s also worked as an aerobatic instructor for U.S. military and civilian pilots, sharing her unmatched expertise to shape the next generation of aviators. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a dreamer, or someone who simply loves an inspiring story, Patty Wagstaff’s talk will leave you on the edge of your seat. This is your chance to hear firsthand how she broke barriers, shattered stereotypes, and soared to new heights — and you’ll walk away with the belief that anything is possible when you follow your passion. Don’t miss the opportunity to be captivated by one of the most remarkable pilots of our time. Come and see why Patty is truly a legend in the sky and an inspiration on the ground! ️ |
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