Hunter pilot chases podium at world balloon championships
Australian balloon pilot Matt Scaife will fly to Poland next month for the Hot Air Balloon World Championships. He won the Australian Grand Prix in July and is ranked second in the country, tenth in the world.
Why it mattersCompetition flying draws some of the world's best pilots. Scaife's success shows the skill needed to compete at the highest level.
AustraliaAn Australian pilot competing for a world title demonstrates the depth of talent in niche Australian sports and puts the Hunter region on the map for a global sporting event.
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