WHEN The Guardian last checked in with the Hopeful Hildas Outback Air Race (OAR) team, made up of Swan Hill and Bendigo locals Sam Cottingham, Linda Beilharz and Rob Rigato, they had just arrived in Cooinda after their first day of flying. Here is a bit of an overview of what the Hopeful Hildas team has gotten up to over the past week.

DAY 2 – Cooinda to Adels Grove

The team left the ground at...