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Gomeroi astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli studies the Seven Sisters in the dark night sky. Aerobatic pilot Emma McDonald debuts her solo routine at an airshow high above the glittering Gold Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTake Flight\u003c\/em\u003e, author and pilot Kathy Mexted celebrates the determination, skill and expertise of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Beautifully written, these captivating stories about women in flight will make you wish you had even half their bravery and passion.' – Lisa Millar, TV presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Who doesn't need a little inspo in their lives? When women who choose to fly have their remarkable stories collated, prepare to have your own heart and mind soar!' – Catriona Rowntree, TV presenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Amazing flyers, amazing women, amazing lives. From flying with swans in the freezing skies over Europe to piloting choppers in the outback to, of all things, BASE jumping in the Himalayas, and many more. Kathy Mexted writes brilliantly, vividly, sometimes even breathlessly, bringing us this remarkable collection of stories of women who have chased down their lighter-than-air dreams. The word \"inspiring\" doesn't even come close.' – Michael Veitch, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Kathy Mexted captures beautiful insights into these normal yet audacious and courageous women and their breathtaking aviation adventures. 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Thank God I'm not one of them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom pioneering and outback flights to delivering Spitfires or tackling the jungles of New Guinea, \u003ci\u003eAustralian Women Pilots\u003c\/i\u003e tells of ten Australians with extraordinary stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen have been flying since the early days of aviation but, with a few notable exceptions, they have rarely been visible or well known. Kathy Mexted shares the feats of trailblazers like Nancy Bird Walton, Deborah Wardley, who was told by Ansett that women couldn't be pilots, and Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly solo around the world. Others are perhaps less known, but as pilots involved with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary, the RAAF, aerial agriculture, or long-range ferrying, their stories are just as extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with drama, adventure, and sometimes heartbreak, this riveting book is a salute to those women who refused to keep their feet on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Pass this book onto a young woman, who has a dream, and inspire her to take action in whatever direction she chooses... who knows where she can end up.' - Matt Hall, Red Bull Air Race World Champion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Like most of these pilots, I was often away from home, working mostly with men, and figuring out how I fitted into it all. In my 30-year music career, I've had many girls approach me to tell me that they picked up a bass after seeing me play. 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