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Pilot says she could pull trigger
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Pilot says she could pull triggerBy DON HUDSONCharlotte native Jennifer Howren will make her first flight as a commercial pilot into Charlotte/Douglas International Airport on Wednesday, one day after Atlantic Coast Airlines starts flights from Washington's Dulles Airport.Howren, 34, is a co-pilot on the Canadair regional jet. A 1986 graduate of South Mecklenburg High and UNC Greensboro, Howren said she is one of about 10 women who are pilots in the ACA chain.ACA is affiliated with United Airlines, and has the same paint scheme, but operates as an independent. ACA already operates flights from United's Chicago hub to Charlotte.She started flying four years ago, and it took her 19 months to qualify to become a flight instructor. From there, she logged enough hours to become a jet pilot.She says she's open to the suggestion that pilots be allowed to carry guns on board for safety."There are bullets that are lethal yet will not penetrate the walls of the airplane and compromise the integrity of the cabin," Howren said. "It is a question, whether each individual pilot standing behind that gun is willing to use it. The cockpit doors are hinged in the middle. They would be hard to kick in."Could she use a gun?"I could do that," she saidPlayer Retention: The Charlotte Hornets could learn something about retention from the N.C. Dance Theater. Mia Cunningham, who plays Cinderella in this weekend's season opener, is starting her 11th season, as is Kati Hanlon Mayo. Heather Malloy is starting her 13th year. Downtown Dude: Charlotte Center City Partners prez Rob Walsh, who is getting married to Cherie Tompkins on Oct. 19 in upstate New York, is off to Pittsburgh on Monday to pick up two awards from the International Downtown Association. Charlotte won for its design of Third Ward, and for a promotional campaign Celebrity Karaoke: Walsh will be back in time for Tuesday's "Evening of Celebrity Karaoke" at Time Lounge, where he will perform "My Way." Other scheduled singers are Chris Weinke, Larry Sprinkle, Lynn Wheeler, Gerry Valliancourt, Doug Robarchek, Kirsten Gum and Chuck Howard.It starts at 8 p.m. Call (704) 332-3848 for details Marine McColl: Retired Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl was at Tuesday's reception for the artists who participated in the "Chairs on Parade" display. A former U.S. Marine, McColl said he thinks the war against terrorism could last 20 years.Tom Low and Sue Kaplan were among the artists in attendance. The online auction begins Monday at www.chairs-on-parade.com, with a live auction Nov. 3 at The Big Chill Shaq's Mentor: Brian Hill, who took the Orlando Magic to the NBA finals when he had Shaquille O'Neal, was out at Upstream last week. He's on coach Paul Silas' staff this year, and said he came because of the Hornets' talent.Not for the job stability. http://www.charlotte.com/observer/local/pub/hudson0929.htm
Reach Don: (704) 358-5703; or dphudson@charlotteobserver.comCITYBEAT
Reach Don: (704) 358-5703; or dphudson@charlotteobserver.comCITYBEAT