Don’t Push It, DON’T GO – the dangers of VFR into IMC

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Don’t Push It, DON’T GO – the dangers of VFR into IMC

August 22, 2019 By Kreisha Ballantyne
Twenty-one people were fatally injured in nine aircraft accidents in the last 10 years where pilots had flown into cloud, fog or darkness when they did not have the proficiency to do so, Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) figures show.
A total of 101 occurrences of visual flight rules (VFR) pilots inadvertently flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in Australian airspace were reported to the ATSB in the ...This content...
A total of 101 occurrences of visual flight rules (VFR) pilots inadvertently flying into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in Australian airspace were reported to the ATSB in the ...
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Kreisha Ballantyne

Kreisha’s experience across various sectors of the aviation industry reflect her passion for general aviation. In previous editorial roles at AOPA Australian Pilot, Sport Pilot and AirSport, Kreisha has had the privilege of flying in – and writing about -a multitude of aircraft types, from a powered parachute to a PC12. Kreisha is currently a feature writer for Australian Flying magazine, as well as CASA’s Flight Safety Australia. As a private pilot, Kreisha has experienced an incredible array of aviation adventures, including flying solo across Australia in heels and lipstick to influence young female pilots; wing-walking on a vintage Stearman; flying in New Zealand, the UK, the USA and Austria; and interviewing a diverse and incredible cross-section of aviators. Now in her tenth year in the industry, she is delighted to continue her passion for writing about aviation as one of AOPA’s new digital editors.

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