Marijane's first intro to AAB was with her husband Dave but in time she also became a seaplane pilot. In 1978, Marijane lost Dave in a Goose accident. It was a difficult time for her but with the support of all her friends she became the co-pilot on the Grumman G-73 Mallards. Within a year or so, her love of flying had her join the ranks of American Inter-Island Airways (Convair 440) where she continued flying as the first officer. While she was flying in the right seat she met the guy in the left seat. Vince Sipple. Marijane and Vince enjoyed life together until Vince's passing in August 2017. Marijane resides in Jacksonville, Florida.
A letter to Marijane from Judy Craske, a passenger on the ill-fated flight of N8777A.
Marijane has recently sent over 150 photos which will be posted on this page, Dave and Vince's as well as many others. Thank you!!
Marijane and Dave Howard had the easiest commute to work. Step on to the dock at AAB.- STT
New stories from Marijane...
Sept. 29, 2020
June 1, 2020
1941-2017
Marijane get her multi-engine seaplane rating in Grumman Widgeon with George Lambros.
Grumman G-73 Mallard
Vince Sipple & Marijane Howard
Marijane's new assignment Convair 440
Capt. Blair & Dave Howard in Sandringham S-25
by Marijane Sipple
< Marijane gets a feel for the left seat of the S-25 ... as well as the comfort of the upper passenger deck. v
Marijane Howard gets a photo with AAB pilot - Capt. Ron Crozier
by Marijane Sipple
December 2021
John Howard (15 years old)
by Marijane Sipple
February 28, 2022
March 27, 2022
Newly formed "Beachcomber Chapter" of the Ninety-Nines International Women Pilots
by Marijane Sipple
May 2, 2022
by Marijane Sipple / June 2022
When Maureen introduced me as "Captain Marijane Howard" I thought I had just been promoted. Just for the day I learned. Marijane
Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta
By Marijane Sipple
Not an editable photo of N7338 from V.I. Daily News on-line archives. Marijane Howard Sipple remembered that day and verified the aircraft.
Marijane and Bryan McCook in San Juan with S25 Excalibur VIII
Marijane Howard & Capt. Bob Scott
on the ramp at STX.
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Marijane Sipple's Slides - Sandringham Travels
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Reposting Marijane Nelson's (Howard-Sipple) article from Air World / 1973. I obtained a new copy of ESSO Air World with clearer images.
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Capt. Bill Mable
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Marijane Sipple wrote a story about Veterans that worked at AAB and it was scheduled to be posted last November, but the website was offline for two months. We do not want to wait until later this year to read
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Marijane Sipple gave another presentation about Antilles Air Boats and American Inter-Island on Saturday, October 26, 2024 to the Florida First Coast 99s Chapter.
International Organization of Women Pilots
It was over 45 years ago when Marijane applied and received the 99s Amelie Earhart Scholarship Award to continue her pilot training.
