WP30: General aviation pilot Erin Seidemann on the fun and not-so-fun aspects of being a woman in aviation

WP30: General aviation pilot Erin Seidemann on the fun and not-so-fun aspects of being a woman in aviation

Author: Liz Booker - Pilot, Writer, Aviation Diversity Advocate May 13, 2023 Duration: 8:36
Send us Fan Mail In this excerpt from my interview with general aviation enthusiast and pilot Erin Seidemann about her book Postcards from the Sky: Adventures of an Aviatrix, we talk about how being a young woman in her twenties who owned an aircraft made her relatively popular with the fellas, and she writes about some of the fun aspects of that in the book. We also talk about some of the not so pleasant surprises we each discovered in aviation culture. Did you know you can support you...

Hosted by pilot and writer Liz Booker, Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story-Women in Aviation explores the rich intersection of flight and narrative. Each episode features conversations with authors who have placed women aviators at the heart of their work, spanning fiction and nonfiction, from forgotten historical figures to contemporary pioneers. You’ll hear about the specific challenges and triumphs these stories uncover, moving beyond simple biography to understand the deeper cultural and personal forces at play. This podcast is driven by a dual mission: to celebrate these compelling books and to dissect the craft behind them. In dedicated Writers' Room segments, Liz and her guests delve into the practical aspects of storytelling, offering insights on research, writing, and the publishing process for anyone interested in adding their own voice to this genre. It’s more than an interview series; it’s a resource and a community, championing diversity in the skies and on the page. Tune in for a unique blend of literary analysis and aviation passion, all grounded in Liz Booker’s perspective as an advocate for broader representation in both fields.
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