User talk:LadyMcTavish

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Sources vs. links
Hi, we don't put external URLs in the body of articles. If those links are to the source for the information that you're adding, they need to be formatted as references. You may find User:Nick Moyes/Easier Referencing for Beginners helpful in learning how to add references. Cheers! Schazjmd  (talk)  20:16, 22 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi! I will fix those links now and format to references. Appreciate the feedback!
 * LadyMcTavish (talk) 20:49, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Just saw they were already corrected, thanks!
 * LadyMcTavish (talk) 20:52, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * I did fix them, should have mentioned that, sorry! I was just letting you know for the future. Happy editing! Schazjmd   (talk)  20:57, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * No prob. :) I do have a question though -
 * I found a LinkedIn publication source when researching more about Thompson's involvement in aviation history with the Ninety-Nines organization. It was a public memorial article published by a family member (same last name, mentioned she was the author's grandmother) that contained historical pictures of Thompson next to early model helicopters, and referenced her time as a rotary-wing test pilot for Bell Helicopters in the 60's and 70's, which is actually groundbreaking for anyone in that time period (helicopters were just coming on scene), but especially for a female at the time. It is certainly notable information along with her verifiable activity with the Ninety-Nines etc.
 * Is that type of direct biographical source information acceptable to include in contribution segments if it's publicly posted, or should I seek to bolster it with other source information from books, mags or other organizational open sources?
 * Thanks for the help! LadyMcTavish (talk) 21:15, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Sources need to be reliable, which generally means published by a trustworthy, independent source. Content posted on sites that rely on user-generated content are typically not reliable. That's why I removed that link and the information it supported.Another issue is also whether content is appropriate for inclusion in the article. In this instance, I'd have to say no; the article is about the organization, not the individual pilots. If you are able to find enough significant coverage of Thompson to support notability for a stand-alone biography, you might be able to create an article about her. Hope that helps! Schazjmd   (talk)  21:28, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Ok great, thank you for clarifying. I am reading through guidelines. I may begin the process on creating an article as I collect research, should I start that in the Sandbox?
 * I will be posting my questions as I develop it.
 * This peaked my interest, because I noticed neither Thompson's have Wikipedia pages, however I am finding source information on notable accomplishments and contributions to aviation history that are significant. More pictures of Virginia with Kennedy, and her involvement with the Civilian Pilot Training Program + WASP's in WWII (source is a book published by the FAA called "The Putt Putt Airforce"), and for example, her husband Donald Thompson was an aeronautical engineer for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense and WWII pilot, the first FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Pioneer Award Recipient for the East Region, a Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, and he also conducted John Glenn's flight examination in 2002 before he went back to space in his 70's per a newspaper cover article in New Market, VA. This is a fascinating couple, ha!
 * LadyMcTavish (talk) 22:07, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Working in your sandbox is fine. You might want to read through the guide to writing your first article as well. I'll be interested in seeing what you come up with. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck! Schazjmd   (talk)  22:18, 22 April 2022 (UTC)