The Future is Electric

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The Future is Electric

June 25, 2019 By Kreisha Ballantyne
GFA members, Cath Conway and Simon Hackett - both from Adelaide - were some of the first people trained through the world's first, certified electric aircraft mechanics course held June 2019 at Pipistrel.
In early June 2019 the first Pipistrel Trained Mechanics and Service Center personnel graduated from their week long training program held at three locations in Slovenia and Italy, ...This content...

In early June 2019 the first Pipistrel Trained Mechanics and Service Center personnel graduated from their week long training program held at three locations in Slovenia and Italy, ...

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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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