[3][6] She became a licensed pilot in 1928, and quit her job as a nurse in 1935 to open the New Orleans Air College.

She later instructed USAAF and U.S. Navy pilots at Meacham Field during World War II before marrying Mr. Whyte in 1946 and operating Aero Enterprise Flight School with him.

[2][7] Mrs. Whyte won 127 trophies in cross-country air racing, aerobatic competition and other flight contests, served as President of the Ninety-Nines,[7] and was the first female inductee to the Order of Daedalians.

[3][6] Aero Valley Airport covers 81 acres (33 ha) at an elevation of 643 feet (196 m) above mean sea level and has one runway: For the 12-month period ending December 30, 2018, the airport had 166,000 aircraft operations, an average of 455 per day: 66% local general aviation, 33% transient general aviation, and <1% air taxi.

[1] Between 22 September and 3 November 2012, 4 separate accidents were linked to the airport, with 3 actually taking place on site.