The Point of No Return | Full Documentary (2024)

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Chapters
(0:00) The Story
(1:27) Arriving
(6:12) Flying the Sling HW's
(10:14) Build
(39:28) First Engine Start
(42:55) First Flight
(49:00) Johannesburg - Luanda
(1:07:12) Luanda - Accra
(1:22:06) Accra - Cape Verde
(1:33:22) Cape Verde - Barbados
(1:43:46) Barbados - Florida
(1:51:36) Florida - Kentucky
(1:56:54) Kentucky - Oshkosh
DISCLAIMER
EDITING REMOVES CONTEXT
CHECKLISTS AND RADIO CALLS ARE CUT TO SAVE TIME
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@challenger2ultralightadventure Ай бұрын

I honestly thought you gave up on sharing your adventures. Glad I was wrong. Now I need to get some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your adventure.

@joakimastro Ай бұрын

I honestly tought he was dead.

@wayneobrien3332 Ай бұрын

Me too!

@andrewadams2567 Ай бұрын

Awesome comment lol! Man the popcorn idea is awesome.

@Daddy00745 28 күн бұрын

What's the song in the intro ?

@Gagarin737 25 күн бұрын

@@Daddy00745 Just Another Rainbow / Liam Gallagher - John Squire

@andrewguo3351 Ай бұрын

As a pilot who got laid off during the pandemic, I lost the love for flying. Thank you for sharing this and truly inspiring me to get back into the sky once again.

@DJ99777 Ай бұрын

Hey at least you got laid. I got F@cked.

@angeloalbini5440 Ай бұрын

Same with me, hope we can fly again 🔥

@SS-MooJojo 23 күн бұрын

Certainly you have to get back in the air.... to be up in the air has always been a dream really to become a pilot ,,, even at 41yr I still hope to take my first flight ...... Wake up and fly....

@ginasworld6874 11 күн бұрын

That's the spirit 😊

@alanluscombe8a553 2 күн бұрын

Same here. I loved my job ferrying folks in a Cessna caravan but was laid off in 2020. I own a pitts special that sat for a couple years but my dad has come around making me love flying again.

@hibrunocosta Ай бұрын

Haven't seen a 2-hour video on KZfaq in a while. Not a lot can keep me at the screen for 2 hours straight, but this masterpiece... Congratulations on the journey, and thank you for inspiring us to get out of our comfort zone and explore the world. Superb!

@D_Cali_Life 28 күн бұрын

Didn’t even know 2 hour video was possible ! It takes 2 days just to upload a video that’s 30 minutes lmao Can’t imagine a 2 hour video probably takes 2 weeks

@luispre05 13 күн бұрын

Absolutely agree with you. It was just amazing to watch and not boring at any moment!

@richeyrich2203 12 күн бұрын

It means you like airplanes.. and that this is expertly crafted through and through. From script to execution.

@viggohendrix 11 күн бұрын

Same Here.

@CptJakeA Ай бұрын

Not only did you build a BEAUTIFUL and capable airplane, and not only did you fly it across the world, and not only did you film it, but you produced a high quality documentary sharing your adventure that made me feel a range of emotions. Well done to you and all who helped. Thank you for sharing this, it is incredible and I hope to do something similar sometime in my life

@AndrewParkOutdoors 15 күн бұрын

In not a pilot, just another content creator on KZfaq and stumbled into this with my vague interest in aviation. An outstanding achievement of a film, aircraft and adventure. Absolutely loved it and in awe of the drive and effort in creating this film and your aircraft. Congrats, this is what KZfaq awards should be for . A

@pjotrtje0NL Ай бұрын

Watched it fully now… What a fantastic, emotional journey AND movie. I’d go to a theater to watch this again…

@the_candourist Ай бұрын

Thank youuu!! :)

@Christ841 28 күн бұрын

Yes ..... Recommended to Netflix

@rando7th Ай бұрын

He is alive. !!!!

@skypixxaviergregory2835 Ай бұрын

I googled to see if he was still alive was genuinely concerned 🎉

@Ara-wo6wk Ай бұрын

Or did he have a backup clone? This could be the work of Chatgpt uploading old vids after our concerns!!! 🤔

@showmoke 27 күн бұрын

I first came across this guy when he collaborated with Louis Cole on their round the world flight. I think there were some regrets afterwards and from what I understand they don’t keep in touch.

@steini6771 Ай бұрын

This brought tears of joy. The building, friendships, music, editing and foremost, the incredible flight to Oshkosh. Thank you all. Alright alright alright -

@salzlord 28 күн бұрын

I‘m only 16 (gonna be 17 in a few months) and I’m growing more and more into an aviation enthusiast. And that’s thanks to people like you, who show their experience and their adventures online. I really want my sailplane license so I’m going to start with that in about a month when I’m done with my drivers license. Planes are just so cool man. Thank you for this masterpiece ❤

@Iugeer 17 күн бұрын

how can you afford a sailplane license at 17 if you dont mind me asking

@ZacchaeusNifong 28 күн бұрын

I used to work for a few South Africans. Some of the coolest and hardest working guys I know. James is an amazing person it seems. So much joy for life. I want that...

@loganshaw912 Ай бұрын

This is the general aviation film we all needed. Perfectly depicts what its all about. Thank you for putting in the work to create this!

@The3Sees Ай бұрын

Bro remembered his KZfaq password 🎉

@TeoMorabito Ай бұрын

🤣

@wangaikimeria7265 Ай бұрын

😂😂

@kendutchess 25 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@AndrewGitonga-qf7yy 24 күн бұрын

loved fly-in airshows in the US. The history of Aviation is incredible. As a Kenyan GA pilot, way back in the 90's, I flew a C-172 into Lancaster airfield in Ohio to honor surviving members of the Tuskeege Airmen.Thanks for this. Great journey from Africa

@HEXpertStaker 28 күн бұрын

That was the best content I have EVER seen on KZfaq!! What a testament to everyone's expertise, equipment, and pure balls of steel. The cinematography was outstanding. Thanks for allowing us to tag along.

@NeilBeukes Ай бұрын

I have followed your videos since the crossing with the Cessna 210 but man is this an amazing video. It's crazy that I'm flying slings from panorama but know nothing about what goes into building them just a couple Kms away. This has been educational, exciting and so inspiring. Thanks for taking the probably 100s of hours you spent on putting this together. Hope you are still enjoying zazu!

@kelleywilson8823 Ай бұрын

I was just watching old World Flight vlogs yesterday wondering when we'd get more from you, JP!! This has made my entire week!!

@wazza2574 Ай бұрын

Same!

@ericnshimiye Ай бұрын

Been waiting for this!!!!! One of the best aviation story tellers out there!!!!! Thank you for creating this JP!

@_fox.alpha_ Ай бұрын

That, Sir, is one of the best aviation movies ever made. Glad that we share the same century. Just thanks!

@yrguitar1 Ай бұрын

Apartment attached to hangar is freaking awesome. Literally jaw dropping. So cool!!

@bryanbadger6841 Ай бұрын

Yep this kiwi watched the whole 2+ hours of a monumental trip of a lifetime. Well done J.P and team. And as a non pilot, I could still sense the emotion of that arrival....in fact the whole journey. Thank you JP for sharing. Take care mate. And all the very best from down here in Nz.

@nossonyoffe3805 Ай бұрын

JP we all missed you , I’m so excited to watch this

@cavoksimulations.1725 Ай бұрын

Radio silence and then a movie?! JP, what are you doing to us

@ra3burn567 Ай бұрын

what an incredible watch. Seriously, disregarding the triumph and achievement of actually flying this adventure. Putting all of this footage together and editing. I don't exaggerate when i say this is a masterpiece. Well done a true pleasure and joy to watch this from beginning to end. Thank you JP and everyone involved in making this happen.

@Kee_Diddy Ай бұрын

Nice, I think this needed a front-to-back telling to be fully appreciated. :)

@the_candourist Ай бұрын

You may be surprised to hear that this comment made my day! Publishing a 2 hour video is a scary thing. For a start it took more time to edit this than it did to build my airplane, so the time commitment is huge. But also I felt that the story needed to be told in an uninterrupted format and I had no idea how it would be received as KZfaq is usually a 10 minute platform. So thank you for acknowledging it. Kindest, JP

@Kee_Diddy Ай бұрын

@@the_candourist You're welcome, and congratulations on finishing it! Wonderful journey

@JeronimoBarros Ай бұрын

Welcome back ! You were missed !

@Moodleo7 Ай бұрын

I cant believe I started watching these yesterday and you decide to come back from disappearing for a year today…

@brenstratters2026 Ай бұрын

You sir have The Lindburgh spirit. Onwards and upwards.

@martinprins7897 Ай бұрын

So great to watch. Don't know if you remember but we were the paramotor pilots flying just west of tedderfield tge day you went to lanseria wishing you guys good luck on the trip over the radios. Awesome movie

@the_candourist Ай бұрын

I do remember vividly! Small world indeed, hope to visit soon again :)

@noololly2703 Ай бұрын

JP, your earlier videos sparked an interest in aviation for me. I now have dreams of becoming a pilot and following in the footsteps of people like you. Thank you so much ❤

@deeeeeds Ай бұрын

Just last week, I watched the entirety of your build series, downloaded while on a commercial flight. I was sad to land and see the resolution to the journey had never been posted. I'm so glad to see you've just been hard at work compiling it together. Your content has always been some of my favorite aviation content, showing me parts of the world I'll never be able to see myself.

@psuter80 Ай бұрын

It was a long wait, but worth every minute. What an amazing documentary! Cinematic picture quality, beautyful shots, amazing story telling, great soundtracks and an amazing adventure. And last but not least, very charismatic and inspiring people starring the whole show. Thanks for over two hours of great entertainment and inspiration! Flying myself to osh (from switzerland) is a bucketlist item for me...

@andypada80 Ай бұрын

Me too, also from Switzerland. Let’s fly there together

@NILSSS 2 ай бұрын

2 hours of pure cinematography and immersion in your adventure 🛩 It was amazing 🤩

@markpotter8756 Күн бұрын

Thanks for an aweome video. Made me proud to be a South African living in the UK. The outlook on life is one we should all keep with us forever ❤

@MattNav Ай бұрын

Awwwh JP, I have missed your epic content so much. Brought back some wonderful memories of hanging out with you back at Kern Valley in 2017 with N210EU and now to see you do another epic adventure with Zazu was just phenomenal 😎👍🏻😎

@skypilotace Ай бұрын

A memory for a lifetime. Congratulations on a successful journey. Cherish it JP.

@8TomBishop8 Ай бұрын

JP is back with 2 hours of video... awesome! 🙂

@qaisamiri7597 9 күн бұрын

The quality is this master piece is immaculate. You should receive some sort of award for the production of this doco

@qqwui9989 Ай бұрын

Holy shit, i genuinely thought you died. Awesome to see yet more amazing cinematography in long form.

@SanjaykumarDangi-lx4ye Ай бұрын

This might be one of the best aviation industry videos since the Fly Around the World series. Kudos to you, JP.

@dhruvpatel1918 Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree More. Live the adventure

@laynepalmer8690 Ай бұрын

Stoked to see you back and pick this journey back up! I know life’s busy for everyone so genuinely glad you had time to continue sharing this. The videos are well put together and fun to watch, they’ve been missed!

@HansGyswyt Ай бұрын

So happy to hear and see this video. I’d wondered what happened. I visited your channel from time to time wondering if I missed something. Great video my friend. (I’m a former Air Traffic Controller) Thanks for taking us along.

@FilipinoMusicians 25 күн бұрын

You can actually tell if you enjoyed a video when you didn't notice the 2 hrs that passed already. Thank you for sharing and more adventures in the future.

@doughentz647 28 күн бұрын

This just came across my feed and I had no idea who any of you were but I consider myself lucky to now have been exposed to all you are doing. The video is superb, the respect I have for a team of people I've never met is immense. The love, the passion, the expertise is all inspiring. Keep on truckin', or flying in this circumstance. We are all blessed to have pioneers such as yourselves showing us some really, really cool perspectives. Amen.

@joeabraham7236 29 күн бұрын

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen on KZfaq

@kckalama 8 күн бұрын

Honestly I couldn’t agree more.. ❤

@thatGUYbehindthemask Ай бұрын

bruh that hanger at 3:05 i want to live in that lol. i was sold on it when i saw the rock wall!

@casvanbrabant920 Ай бұрын

Before even watching it, the upload of this video has already made my day! Now just need to find the time to watch it... but can't wait for it!

@rylsta6590 Ай бұрын

This the first video I have seen from your channel and the intro instantly had me hooked for two hours along with multiple replays showing other people this is some awesome work

@kckalama 7 күн бұрын

Av never done a 2hr KZfaq video in one seating… this Masterpiece got me breaking that record!! Just simply incredible.. ❤

@mihailshmakov3792 Ай бұрын

I am currently studying to become an aircraft designer. In the future, I plan to get a PPL and CPL and fly around the world! Your videos really inspire me!😁

@TavenDiorio Ай бұрын

FINALLY YES!! The best series on yt

@TavenDiorio Ай бұрын

JP, you are the biggest inspiration for us, my girlfriend and I are sitting on the courch in Las Vegas we just moved here and we’re moving here to work on our all of our pilots licenses and are both dreaming of the day when we can fly around the world in our plane! It’s going to be quite a ways, but thank you for inspiring us to work hard, and to one day achieve our dreams! :)

@CaptMoo 10 күн бұрын

Maaan, so much to say, but I'm just going to say, thank you for taking us in the adventure. You have an amazing team. Love that James guy. Love his spirit. He seems like the guy you would like to hang out with and soak in some knowledge. Nothing like having an awesome, and dependable team on your side. Keep it up.

@jonathansherwood4683 Ай бұрын

RIP to your instructor in the early part of this video, I recognize him from sling’s memorial video earlier this year I believe.

@EuroAviators Ай бұрын

Amazing, glad to see you back JP! Eine klasse Doku in Kinolänge! 👍🏼😎

@berniebrown9115 15 күн бұрын

JP I have watched all of the videos of all your compatriots in this great adventure. Yours by far is the best. You have captured not only the adventure but the joy that surrounds it. It is all captured in that smile. Thank you for letting us ride along on this great flight and time spent making it happen!!!

@Timbo777LR 25 күн бұрын

Wish I had found this video last week! I was just in Johannesburg for a 48hr layover on July 9-11, 2024, I would have loved to seen the Sling factory up close! I currently fly the A350 for Delta Air Lines but I’ll be retiring in a few weeks, then I intend to get back into light aircraft flying, go back to my roots so to speak. Have fun with your new airplane!

@danielschley4200 Ай бұрын

Thank you JP for finishing this series! I remember watching the start of this series when I was first starting my flight training. It was tough, as I was trying to fly in the winter weather of February, but your videos inspired me. I have since passed my commercial, and graduated with a degree in aerospace! I can't wait to build my own airplane one day, and I hope you continue to inspire others to live the adventure!

@adamhughes2694 Ай бұрын

Loved the long format and story. So excited you are back!! Thank you for sharing the journey.

@TrentonPalmer Ай бұрын

So freaking epic!!

@SebastianDeVries-ol5iq Ай бұрын

I have watched your other videos, including you and Louis' world flight. This summary of your journey is just beautiful, glad to see you posting again. Much love from Ireland!

@dAnNyBhoYz Ай бұрын

Watched the whole thing, Goosebumps the whole way! Video and Music been put together perfectly and awesome flying to you all!

@hollywood84660 Ай бұрын

It’s awesome to see your back. It’s crazy from the last time you uploaded I had just finished my PPL in CYXE. To this video I now have my CPL and finishing up my Group 1 IFR by August. So glad your back you really gave me the motivation I needed to get through my Ground school. Cheers from 🇨🇦

@ericngugikinyanjui9219 Ай бұрын

This is why we love flying. It felt as if i was part of that beautiful journey. Amazing content and congrats. What a beautiful journey

@paulwoolvett2285 Ай бұрын

What a tremendous work: Hard work, engineering, logistics and courage. Congratulations J P, enjoy it.

@Fuselieraviation Ай бұрын

JP good to have you back. What an epic adventure. Thanks so much for sharing. The video exceeded my expectations. Well done sir! Hope to see more content from your adventures sooner than later. Cheers

@LimaFoxtrot Ай бұрын

I started this thinking I'd break it into 2 or 3 parts...ended up watching the whole thing. Incredible journey, so glad we got to see the entire process from start to finish. It was definitely worth the wait after watching the other videos a year ago.

@BriceBLeconte Ай бұрын

Thanks for putting this together, what an adventure! Amazing the range and possibilities these new planes with the Rotax motors offer…true international adventure machines!

@Patrick_tommy Ай бұрын

When I saw that you posted a 2hr Video I was really excited. It took some days but today i had a free evening and really enjoyed the Film... thank you for taking us on the journey

@icaaantbeperfect Ай бұрын

Such a journey, thank you for sharing it with us ! The two hour video flew by, a masterpiece. Can't wait to see your next adventures !

@pulkitgaindhar4949 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this JP, you have been missed!

@LawrieNoctor Ай бұрын

Awesome, worth the wait. Good to see you posting again.

@raisalhan Ай бұрын

Nice one JP, been looking out for your videos and this epic video finally came out…well worth the wait! Keep up the good work 😃👏🏽👏🏽

@DanneCyrus Ай бұрын

Best of general aviation film ever! Wow..

@leberwurststulle2208 Ай бұрын

You are one of my favorite people on youtube. I was so happy to see your video pop up after 11 months of waiting! Thank you for the great content 🙂

@hundredfireify Ай бұрын

Dang. I almost forgot about this epic adventure and just an hour ago somehow thought about JP. So glad to see this! Congratulations. Can't wait to see what's next

@katarzynazofia Ай бұрын

What a treat, full-length documentary with excellent music and great editing! 👏💚 Definitely worth the long wait! 🤩🎉

@joshvooris5387 Ай бұрын

This is awesome JP!!! I’m so glad to see the entire epic journey all in one video! It was well worth the wait. Glad you and Zazu made it.

@kylehultgren1145 Ай бұрын

Absolute magic. Brilliant film. Brilliant aircraft. Brilliant adventure. You are a gifted aviator and storyteller - I just finished this film and already can’t wait for the next adventure!

@tombrooks5933 Ай бұрын

fantastic video of a fantastic journey JP. congrats on it all.

@markbock3027 Ай бұрын

Great stuff, JP. Glad to see you back!

@briangschaefer7048 Ай бұрын

Magnificent video JP. So great to see the full trip.

@bimeroknew4119 Ай бұрын

Welcome back JP! What a great video, inspirational story, amazing videography and editing. Amazing team work. Thank you very much for sharing such an amazing experience.

@patriot7083 Ай бұрын

Wow! This was riveting. Well done. Welcome back J.P.!

@necaro Ай бұрын

I have been waiting for this video for such a long time! Thank you for sharing your dream with us.

@jonas1850 Ай бұрын

Wow, thats amazing! -I am in love with this kind of footage!

@safcjcp Ай бұрын

Love it, nothing better than people following their passion

@flybill99aviator12 Ай бұрын

Epic journey JP. Beautiful scenery, outstanding cinematography and a great storyline. Live The Adventure!

@Lagrange1970 Ай бұрын

Man that was freekin epic. What an experience that was. Many thanks for sharing it. Man i could feel your feelings. Simply amazing

@JoshGoesSlow Ай бұрын

So excited to see you pop up again, I love your content!

@theflyingfool Ай бұрын

Epic isn't a word that encompasses what you have achieved here JP. Thanks also for the fantastic video editing!

@Tourn4x4 Ай бұрын

Awesome JP 💪🏼 I’ve waited for this for a while, nothing compares to the comradery of Aviation.

@juliustravels Ай бұрын

Really great documentary. Can't wait to see where the future brings you 🛫

@lauritz4730 Ай бұрын

Habe die Videos so vermisst❤ Welcome Back JP!

@jacksone21 Ай бұрын

I’m glad I got to see the legend. And shake the hand of a man who’s done something really cool.

@jameshcox Ай бұрын

Amazing story well told. What a brilliant film. You absolutely nailed those timelapses during the construction too.

@owenhobbs1758 Ай бұрын

Wow glad to see you back! I'm looking forward to doing this myself.

@Tettoykdkdlld Ай бұрын

This just might be be the best KZfaq video ever created

@BDJ238 Ай бұрын

So glad you decided to give us more on this story!

@amywhite375 Ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this video JP! Watched the whole thing and felt like I was there for every minute. Bravo!

@madisonromero3529 Ай бұрын

I have watched a TON of aviation content. This is shockingly good. What a dream to fly a plane you built. Great video!

@davidmiles-hanschell 16 күн бұрын

An incredible adventure from start to finish;I have never sat and watched anything for this length of time like this before on U Tube; inspirational.