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Old 10th Jan 2016, 12:22
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I don't rate round the world trips much any more.
Maybe you don't.

But a photo of the cockpit of the Stearman she was piloting showed there was no artificial horizon - only a Turn and Bank Indicator.

That really surprised me especially as on a long trip like that she was bound to be caught occasionally in mist and in less than VMC with no visible horizon forcing her to fly on basic primary panel instruments AND looking at her instruments through goggles. That takes excellent instrument flying ability with no AH.

I reckon CASA should give her an Honorary Australian ATPL for her dedication and instrument flying skill.
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