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2024-01-19
Chloe Familton is flying high. The Australian teen just returned from an adventure. She circumnavigated Australia in a single-engine plane.
The 18-year-old pilot left Cessnock Aerodrome in New South Wales on November 13. The 14,000-kilometre trip took six weeks.
Flying lessons
Chloe’s love of flying was inspired by her grandfather. He was an air force navigator. She grew up hearing his stories.