Let’s soar together! Help me raise funds to keep the Flying Doctor flying.
Hi, I'm Soph- callsign Valkyrie!
I'm a kid from Chinchilla, QLD, and in October 2025 I'll be attempting to break the Australian record for most takeoffs and landings by a single aircraft in daylight hours. I've always loved anything that flies, and I'm keen to help others, so I'm very excited about supporting the RFDS to keep looking after rural Australia! I've recently been gifted the opportunity to get my pilot's license and experience the magic of flight. Now, I want to give back.
The number of takeoffs and landings to beat is 145, set by Chinchilla's own Kangawallafox flying Cameron (Sparrow) Obst! Sparrow's genuine passion and unparalleled generosity inspired me to give this record a crack for the RFDS; I'd love to give back to an organisation that helps Aussies purely out of care.
On the day, I'll be flying a Brumby 610 at the Chinchilla Aerodrome with the support of the Kangawallafox Flight School and a handful of legends to make it count!
Ultimately, it's not the record that matters. It's your help to fundraise for a hardworking group that keeps remote Australia safe. The Flying Doctor is always on call to help and save lives, with nobody in Australia more than 2 hours from care. That’s why I’m asking you to chip in and help the RFDS to provide the finest care to the furthest corner.
Even if you've got a tenner to spare, it all adds up when everybody works together. Let’s send it. Let's see how high our tally can fly!
I'm truly grateful for your support!
-Valkyrie
My impact
So far, my fundraising could help…
Provide a full range of life saving medication such as sedatives, pain relief and antibiotics so the Flying Doctor can be ready for 48 emergency situations.
Send 24 life saving-medical chest to remote communities
Provide one on one counselling to 15 outback Australians during a difficult time
Purchase 10 pieces of equipment that could include ventilators, defibrillators and infusion pumps which are used on board flights
Thank you to my supporters
$263.75
Jh Consulting - Jim And Angela
$150
West Beach Scutchings
All the best Soph. With your pisitive attitude, commitment and passion for flying - you will nail it...
$108.18
Leanne Harding
You are truly amazing Soph! Incredibly proud of you and wish you all the best x
$108.18
Emma Gribble
$108.18
Matt Lee
Hey Soph, you are a legend great cause. Will be cheering on beer in hand from our backyard when you break the record. 🛫🛬
$106.12
Glenys Williams & Family
All the best Sophie. We're all super proud of you.
$106.12
Heather And Brian Harley
Wishing you all the best for your mission
$68.87
Anne Mohr
Go Soph, great cause
$54.12
Jazaembe 🐑🤎
Super Cool Soph what you’ve achieved so far and best wishes for the future goals and achievements!! 😘
$54.12
Serena Pynsent
You’re a legend Soph. Great cause. Stay safe!
$54.12
Ann Hartwig
You’ve got this Soph! Great cause to support, RFDS are blessed to have you think of them. 💖
$54.12
Sylvia
Love you Soph….you are amazing. Give it your best shot XX
$54.12
Com
Good luck.
$52.92
Charlie Scutchings
Go Soph!! Incredibly proud and no doubt you’ll smash the record
$50
Anne Frank
$36.27
Anonymous
$36.27
Rhonda Palmer
You might not remember but I was flown to Twba when I was pregnant with Eva when she decided to come early so always grateful for the RFDS and thank you for being such an inspiration Sophie xx
$36.27
The Samardzic’s
Good luck Soph!
$33.15
Bev Richards
Awesome work on both aspects Sophie. ❤️
$22.58
Auntie Atm
Good luck
$22.58
Anthony Mcnamee (mac)
Sophie I know you will break the record because your a Scutching . Good luck
$11.65
Elsie Groves
Hi & here is my tenner - I am 10 years old & this is my egg money from my chook this week … I love flying & can’t wait to get my license in Gunnedah NSW … what you are doing for the RFDS is fabulous- happy take offs & safe landings ! Elsie xxx
Be safe, I’m sure you will nail this.