Old School Flying: Only a Compass, Watch & Ruler!

Watch the full program here ▶️ https://youtu.be/ETJpkiIsQes Witness the sheer nerve of a nineteen-year-old pioneering aviator. Nancy Bird Walton, Australia's future flight legend, tackles the first leg of her journey relying solely on a magnetic compass, a simple watch, and a ruler pressed against a roadmap. Imagine the pressure: constantly assessing airspeed and plotting safe landing zones using just those three analog tools. It’s a masterclass in raw navigational skill before modern electronics. #AustralianAviation #PioneeringWomen #AviationHistory #WomenInAviation #AngelOfTheOutback #NancyBirdWalton #AviationHistory #PioneerAviator #NancyBirdWalton #VintageFlying #NavigationSkills #FemalePilots