Dr. Penny

She is a 20+ year private pilot with earned academic degrees from the University of Nebraska, Columbia College and Temple University. Her 20+ years of “Penny, The Pilot” aviation education program for children was recognized with the ABC-Denver 7 Every Day Hero Award.

She co-holds a World Aviation Speed Record. Dr. Penny was inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame (2011), earned the National Association of State Aviation Officials Journalism Award (2012), and is included in the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (2014).

Penny is a member of many aviation groups

(alphabetical order)

• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
• Colorado Aviation Historical Society
• Idaho Aviation Association
• Friends of Granby Airport, Inc. (Founding board member and 20+ year volunteer)
• International 99s & Idaho 99 Chapter
• Women in Aviation International (WAI) and WAI Treasure Valley Chapter

Dr. Penny has researched and published in professional journals and industry publications. Learn more at www.pennyhamilton.com (opens in a new tab)