JOURNAL ARTICLE

'YOUR GUTS WILL FALL OUT': From joy rides in a Mirage fighter at age 7 to flying 737s for Virgin Australia, Captain Michelle Huntington had an extraordinary career in the skies.

  • Published In: Australian Aviation, 2025, n. 399. P. 46 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on Captain Michelle Huntington's journey in aviation, highlighting her experiences as a female pilot and her new memoir, *Lady MacGyver: Unbelievable Stories with Altitude*. Huntington recounts her early fascination with flying, which began with joy rides in military aircraft as a child, and her determination to become a pilot despite facing skepticism and discouragement from a high school guidance counselor. She details her unconventional path to obtaining flying lessons, her career progression from flight instructor to airline pilot, and the support she received from Virgin Australia during her battle with breast cancer. Huntington emphasizes the importance of representation for women in aviation and encourages aspiring female pilots to persevere in pursuing their dreams. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Aviation. 2025/12, Issue 399, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0813-0876
  • Accession Number:191370409
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