As the search continues for more ways to get children interested in aviation, author Melanie “Mac” Hill has brought a new solution to the table: the magic of reading.
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Jett Cooper, starring the teenage aerobatic ace of the same name and his best friend Ella Tao, thrusts its young hero into the death-defying world of air racing.
Billed as “Top Gun for kids”, the book explores the thrill of flight alongside deeper themes of friendship, loss, grief, and risk as Jett and Ella compete for a coveted flight academy scholarship.
In this premium Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake talks to Melanie Hill about how she brought the high-speed, high-stakes air races to life, as well as how her book could inspire more young people to a career in – or alongside – the skies.