Patricia (Pat) Ohlsson is a native of New England who spent most of her pre-Florida life in New Jersey and New York. Pat’s organizational skills have been homed in several careers and interests ranging from manufacturing to beekeeping to real estate and charter flying. Her Spruce Creek interests include Treasurer/Membership of the Spruce Creek Flying Club, Spruce Creek Garden Club, founder of the Spruce Creek Lunch Bunch, Chairperson of the Spruce Creek Christmas Toy Parade for 34 years.
Additionally, she received the Amelia Earhart Scholarship for her Multi Engine Rating through the 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots). A Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Land, Multi-Engine Land, Single Engine Sea, Instrument, Glider, Ground Instructor, Flight Instructor, Tail Wheel Endorsement. Pat’s Pride and Joy is her Grumman Tiger which she owns since 1979. An Air Racer including the Garden State 300, Dulles 300, Empire 300, Nutmeg 300 and Spruce Creek 300. Pat flew the Air Race Classic, placing 8th out of 47 aircraft. Presently Endowment Fund Trustee of the 99s. Chairperson of the 99s NY-NJ Scholarship. Served in various positions since joining the 99s in 1976. Still flying since 2024.