The convos with the airlines are just amazing!!! Airlines pilots probably be like “damm those are some pilots with real balls” 🔥

I thought that I wouldn't watch more than 10 minutes of it and I ended up watching the whole thing... It is so inspiring to see what they've have done with a small plane like that!!

It is incredible you two guys survived that flight. As a flight instructor I found myself at many points in this story with a dropped jaw, shaking head, and a fist bump when I found out it was a happy ending. The ADM (Aeronautical Decision Making) was horrendous but like you said, this was an adventure. Incredible story. Incredible adventure!

Really makes us as South Africans proud to have guys like you doing something like this! 🇿🇦

I watched the whole video, at the end I almost felt touched, without a doubt it was the craziest thing that two human beings can think of doing, you two are an inspiration to all the people out there. Greetings from Italy

In the nicest way possible. This pair are nuts!

Epic documentary and 52 minute Sling commercial all in one!

That was one of the coolest things I've watched in a long time. I'm happy for you guys looked like so much fun , except that storm.

All I can say is, “Well done, my friends. Well done.”

As a pilot myself, flying long haul across the world with a big jet, I only imagine the joy and adventure it must of been. With this video, you have made me proud to be a South African just as you. We are a strong nation filled with strong people and I want to sincerely congratulate you on your achievement. You have made us proud and I wish you only the best of luck, prosperity and health. Who knows, maybe I'll be lucky to fly a sling one day😎

That was one of the coolest things I've watched in a long time.

Building, designing and flying your own aircraft around the world? You have to be ridiculously brave. My congratulations and that too from the bottom of my heart. I'll never forget this story. What a happy ending!

The ultimate adventure for an adventurer. Beats van life, and beats even going to all 193 nations on commercial flights. Bravo. Nicely done.

This was so epic, I watched it twice. Really makes one proud to be South African. Well done.

Most certainly a monumental accomplishment... but even more, a very well-told human story of perseverance and teamwork. Very well done. Thanks. Wayne

Feeling so much nostalgia watching this. I’ve had the privilege of flying a few 100 hours in these awesome aircraft. Can also say that Mike and James are Top guys with a fantastic team at The Airplane Factory.

Great accomplishment, proudly South African

Absolutely Awesome Adventure and proof of the Airworthiness of the Sling.

You dream it then you do it! Few get to the doing it part. Great stuff guys. Loved it. 👍

Well done and thanks for the film and for sharing ! Perfekt

Tracked you both daily during this epic journey and so good to see the video of all 40 days. Wonderful to share in the moments. Great video combination. Well done to the Production Team.

You guys are legend! Well done and thanks for the film.

That's the definition of adventure right there, cheers mate!

Thank you for this! Amazing!

Amazing people and adventure. I heard about this trip but knew nothing about it until seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

This is absolutely wonderful!!!

The production value of this is amazing

For real?! I was watching with my heart pounding,.....crazy men,

Just Brilliant!!!

i can watch this over & over again, so amazing! Have met James and Mike, very nice guys

Stunning, inspirational and a lot of fun to watch! Thank you Mike and James!!

This was a great adventure guys! My deepest respect! Thanks for the amazing video!

What an amazing film. Thank you for it (and for the wonderful Sling planes!)!

WELL DONE GUYS. THIS MADE ME TEAR UP. IT’S BEAUTIFUL

Simply wonderful. Wonderful.

I think I watched this a couple of years ago and, since then, it has become the standard of awesome when viewing other aviation video's. And, btw, second watch was just as bloody good!!!!!!

That was amazing. Awesome job lads.

Riveting antigravity catapulting out of comfort zone captivity. Ace film of ace adventurers, shared risk, trust and friendship. Thanks for posting, Lloyd de Shifty. Long live !

Wow! One of the best aviation films I've ever seen, just awesome! Very inspirational. Thanks.

Unreal. Kudos and inspiring.

I'm in awe. You guys are legends.

An incredible journey, thanks for taking us along!

WOW!! Speechless. Glad you made it safely back home

One of the best video on youtube I have ever seen

Just Epic. What legendary Saffas.

Absolutely amazing and inspirational ! I enjoyed ever second watching you guys pulling this through. Well done Mike and James

Fantastic .. god job...Alexandre From Brazil...

Loved it. Well done from Cape Town

Just incredible. Well done guys

This is something I’ve always wanted to do. You guys had great time along the way. What a great inspiration

Fantastic! Incredible, just amazing, you are amazing pilots... Thank you for this very nice video!!!!!

One of the best things I've watched. definitely getting my sling rating soon

Absolutely Loved the story and the friendship of these two guys. As a long distance cyclist I can understand bit of madness of wanting to do this. I love these guys ... would will be better place if people are chasing their dreams as these people are doing. Not hurting anyone and having Fun.

Wow. What a moving story... In the end, it's all about feet on the ground, eh! Incredible. I found you because I was looking for Olivier Aubert from MANY years ago in Africa... Found Mike, and this story. Totally brilliant. Congratulations! Glad you made it home - safe and alive! GOOD on ya! Til the next crazy adventure... Keep safe and well!

Awesome adventure!!! Wao, its amazing!!! Thanks for sharing it!!

Lots of Love guys.... keep flying & inspiring ... Aviation is only for passionate people...

Very inspirational!!

That was just amazing! I am still speechless! I wish I could sit down and have a beer with James and Mike!

You guys are so darn cool, I am in awe!

Incredible story!! Well done!!

Watching this has given me so much pride for being a South African. You two have opened my eyes to just what people can accomplish if one has that unrelentless burning desire. Also watching this makes me want to get into the Aviation Industry. Cheers guys

Congratulations! Amazing adventure!

Astonishing - Breathtaking - Foolhardy. Adding further to the giants of aviation.

Inspiring! Well Done!

Thank you for the Sling 2!

Super.. inspiration .. 🙏

Mike and James, you inspire others. Thank you for the amazing story.

Very inspirational. Great story from these guys .

Such a great achievement. I couldn't help being emotional watching this. I love all things aviation and can really relate. Bravo!

2 years on and I only just stumbled across these 2 guys. Binge watched all the clips and films. Wow! You guys rock!

You guys are just AMAZING!!!

Absolutely incredible. You are a serious inspiration to everyone. And now the TSI high wing! This is true pioneering. Salute!!

I can't count the number of times I have watched this video. That was so amazing and inspiring, just incredible.

Amazing! Love it.

probably the best video I have ever laid my eyes on, beautiful!!!!

Amazing. RESPECT!

If this isn’t the best ever sales pitch for an aircraft I don’t know what is

So suspenseful and inspiring to watch. You guys are remarkably brave adventurers.

Inspirational. Many thanks for sharing. Especially during lock down. This is some escapism. I've been researching aviation for the last couple of months. And the Sling has really caught my eye. Keep it up!

Wow!! Thanks so much for sharing this, is was awesome and inspiring! I have met you James at Sywell along with Tim Hardy. still an ambition to own a Sling.

Absolutely amazing to see this video after many years and see the whole trip compiled on this astonish video ! Great memories from the time we welcome you guys in Belém!

I watched through this with a smile all the time, this is one of the greatest things I have ever seen

This makes me feel proud to fly a sling

Emotional, and coolest something I ever watched

Super natural adventure guys !! Truly phenomenal

This inspires me a lot.I can watch this over and over and just image what it must feel like to accomplish such a great success within the General Aviation community.

Fantastic video! Excellent editing!

beyond amazing

To design and build a single engine plane of this caliber and in these circumstances is extraordinary; to then fly it around the world is incredibly courageous. What is poignant is the development of a deep friendship. Thank you.

Wow what an incredible story and journey

One word - awesome!

Amazing , Epic what can you say . Well done guys ,

Wonderful to see South Africa well represented

Incredible!!

Well done folks! Flown some 50H in a Sling2 so thank you both for this wonderful aircraft. Hope to meet you two on the apron some day.

big respect and salute to you

I am very happy that i found you guys channel....

Amazing, I’m stunning...so great journey, great pilot performance Thx for sharing and big respect

Absolutely phenomenal...,congratulation.

Incredible, inspiring, I really loved it