Flyabout tells the autobiographical story of Monika Petrillo's journey piloting a small single-engine airplane around the continent of Australia. Her father, a pilot with limited experience himself, is riding shotgun.

As the only woman pilot in a group of eleven people, Monika sets out to experience the true freedom of flight above one of the most untouched places on earth. The idea of the Walkabout, a spiritual journey Aborigines have valued for thousands of years, further inspires her to seek an elusive spiritual experience herself.

However, a tight schedule, mechanical failures, sudden loss of visibility and unpredictable crosswinds keep her both too busy and too uptight. But what impacts her most is the unexpected conflict that arises between her father and herself.

74 min.

REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK

“A courageously honest self portrait. Cool adventure. Awesome footage.”  
— Robert Rodriguez, Director

“So inspiring. I loved it.”  
— Anne Walker-McBay, Producer

“The doc has wonderful messages in it. It is very empowering and insightful.”  
— Elizabeth Avellan, Producer

“A masterpiece that rivals the best aviation movies. And aviation is richer for her accomplishment.”  
— Max Trescott, 2008 National CFI of the Year

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