As a young child, Preethika Ganiger often dreamt about flying. Her mum Archna could have told her she had her head in the clouds, but instead decided to help her realise her dreams. Today, aged 11, this Year Six student of Brighton Primary School in South Australia looks like she will soon have her dreams come true.

“I’ve always wanted to fly like a professional Aerobatic Pilot so I joined Royal Flying Doctors Service Australia and Australian Air League in 2012.”