Australian Flying

Seize the Breeze

Kreisha Ballantyne is one of the most recognisable aviation writers in Australia. With experience writing for several aviation titles, Kreisha has a broad base of experience, an ability to tap into important general aviation issues and a talent for expressing in simple terms what everyone is thinking. An active pilot, she lives and loves aviation.

As I write this, Sydney and Melbourne are back in lockdown and the groundhog days of not knowing the date, day of the week or time of day are back. Once again, it’s hard to remember how the days of freedom felt.

Every time we re-enter lockdown, it’s another reminder of how I am not “seizing the breeze” when we’re not restricted. Why aren’t I flying more often? Either by joining a syndicate or just keeping my skills sharp with an instructor until the magical day arrives when I can own my own aircraft (and

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