Literally thousands of people have been enlightened about the plight of the endangered sea turtles by this feisty little lady -- but did you know Ila was the first licensed woman pilot in Iowa -- and that she was a contemporary and frequent corespondent of Amelia Earhart as well as one of the original "99's" (a support group of women pilots organized in 1929)?

A wonderful biography of Ila is now available nationwide. Check our gift shop to order your copy.