The Pilot

Mary Dilda lives in Memphis, TN and served in the U.S. Air Force. She is now flying with a commercial airline, with T-6 Air Racing and aerobatic air show performances filling her very busy schedule.

Mary Dilda

Mary Dilda has been flying professionally since 1980 when she earned her CFI at Oklahoma State University and became a flight instructor for the college. After graduation she joined the Air Force and flew the C-9 "Nightingale" and the C-141 "Starlifter" as an instructor and examiner pilot. Mary was the Guest Speaker at the 2004 Women in Aviation conference. Today, along with flying the T-6 "Texan", Mary also flies as a First Officer for a major U.S. Cargo Carrier.

	Mary's love of flying, dedication to promoting aviation and discipline in the cockpit all come together at show time. Her skills at maneuvering the "Two of Hearts" in the sky result in a beautiful and graceful air show that is entertaining and fun for all to see.