Flying ROUND THE WORLD In A Boat!

[@strongtim]

That man has some serious balls! Well done!!!

[@StefanDrury]

I can't NOT pin this comment to the top. Well said Tim 👍

[@bildahome]

Why is google putting a u to nose?

[@francikaa1]

Doing it as a VFR only pilot , there is a bit of craziness required too.

[@bsdguy]

And money!

[@aaron___6014]

seriously deep pockets.

[@MrJellyfish975]

New title " I interview a man who flew around the world in a boat"

[@georgewashington1621]

So many countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel had no problems with letting a plane fly through and land at thier airports, and only my country (Russia) lives like the cold war is still on, what a shame. I hope one day we can change our contry and make it more hospitable and modern.

[@santapm4042]

@George Washigton as long as you are a man from a country where Europeans are immigrated you are good. Because all these citizens can move among those countries without any issue...and other countries with the passport. The people from almost all Asian and African countries don't have that comfort. Even their intentions are good...no way an African / Asian can do this adventure.

[@doaa7941]

Airlines have more to pay to fly over Russia

[@ernestkj]

@@santapm4042 I currently lives in Japan and Singapore(holding current passport) which both countries' passports give great access to many countries without or little visa issues. Your argument of "no way an African / Asian can do this adventure" is flawed. Please climb out of your hole soon. Welcome to the new world

[@tominab]

То же самое заметил: весь мир облетел, а в Россию разрешения не дали. Это какой-то позор.

[@flow5718]

​@@ernestkj @Santa said "almost". Developed Asian countries like Japan, Singapore and South Korea are the exception. If you count their population those 3 are truly tiny.

[@momostube9625]

“it’s important to tell your mom if you’re going away” lol I thought that was a cool first stop. 🙂

[@bumbaclat7171]

U KNOW THIS!!

[@TypicalJacques]

BUMBA CLAT bomboclaat

[@jacobbyers7914]

"Nightime VFR 18 hours to Japan" Holy mother of God, he has balls of titanium.

[@neelonghunglow]

When I talk about doing similar stuff, my wife says I'm an idiot! Lol

[@Wildcat5181]

Helluva navigators; all of them before them and their antecedents.

[@bigemugamer]

@@neelonghunglow lol yup, she knows it can be done but wants you to beieve your dum and will fail... not surprising, no loving wife want's her man gone for weeks or months. if she does, you prolly should not go.

[@Nellosphere]

@@neelonghunglow "Go. Live your dream"

[@Nellosphere]

@@bigemugamer If you can't trust your spouse why are married to them in the first place?

[@Al-oe8ib]

Wow, what a superb endorsement for the magnificent Searey

[@OldFliersGroup]

Had the pleasure of listening to Michael talk at the Royal Aero Club in W.A. and bought the book!

[@t34bravo]

How have I not heard of this man's story before?! Amazing. I get a bit of a pucker factor if I'm flight planning a trip of over 200 miles. Can't imagine how cool this must have been. And he's not even an IFR pilot! Love this dude.

[@Bikewithlove]

Mr. Smith seems like a warm, thoughtful man. I know without question we’d get along well. Thank you for bringing this journey to KZbin that I would orherwise never have known about. Great interview!

[@tristandawson6417]

This man's flew right past my house on the Mississippi 😳

[@michaelwakeman4893]

What an incredible journey!!!! You can’t get better than that, many thanks for sharing Michael’s story Stefan

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Michael, it's a pretty amazing story hey?

[@luvr01]

I love what this man accomplished!

[@khrystiantan1403]

This man should be recognized by the *whole world*

[@darranthompson1984]

Just watched your video on your update on your around the world trip. Please don't beat yourself up. I don't have anything but excitement for you. You haven't let anyone down, all that are following you haven't set your timeline, we are here to enjoy your adventure as you take us with you. You are doing this for you and we are your guests on a trip around the world. Keep doing what you're doing, you're doing great and should be on TV with your own show, but that is later. Thank you Stefan. Best wishes Darran from Cardiff. I would one day like to get my ppl but for now until I sort my funds out I will enjoy your adventures. You should do trips in your plane with celebrities... That would be a winner.

[@antonallan7289]

That guy is so fooking cool. Great story and awesome video

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Anton, and I agree, he's a real aviation legend is Michael.

[@randybecnel4501]

Simply epic!

[@i_love_music_1998]

Agreed brother

[@TheMicroPilot]

Inspirational! He makes it sound so easy but I can't imagine how hard it must have been to plan all of that!

[@JamesWoodrow]

Another great video, Stef. I have seen the film a few times now - including a showing at my local aeroclub, where Michael introduced it then answered questions and the end. A very inspiring story indeed. I will never forget the very sobering moment where he lost control in the cloud - trust your instruments!

[@donaldturner1785]

Great great great ACCOMPLISHMENT! Thank you!

[@Seawizz203]

Great story! Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@g.a.c.4139]

Excellent videography. Superb lighting. Great use of a drone. Wonderful editing for the first half of the video. Sorely missing real footage of actual places in the second half of the video. Good job.

[@leonloes6434]

If you Google Henning Huffer you will find a guy who rounded the world 5 times with different GA Airplanes. He's the world record holder in the General Aviation. Last week I flew with him from Germany to Poland. Awesome guy. Looking forward for more flying with him. Greetings from Germany :)

[@michaelfink64]

I highly recommend Michael's book. Really enjoyed it. It makes you even more impressed with his epic journey.

[@brucemcnair2]

Loved the video and that great spirit of adventure. Cheers Stefan

[@swaxtastic]

The full feature film looks amazing. I wish I could stream it online.

[@kevchilton908]

Wow! What a star!!! After meeting Michael, (thank you Stef) I'm now off to buy the book.👍

[@StefanDrury]

It’s a great read Kevin, enjoy.

[@chrismcneill100]

This was great to watch

[@pnordquelle]

Thank you. Well done. Good inspiration for sure

[@kendalldavis99]

Sea Ray should give this man some money that is absolutely incredible

[@harryhemingway3743]

This is awesome content! Love it!

[@ehsanhaq3841]

Fantastic inspiring adventure

[@jamesmurphy7442]

I met Michael in the UK after he had finished the first section of the trip at Damyns Hall. Amazing chap, I convinced him to use an emersion suit for the Atlantic leg. Great guy.

[@Truthfulnerd]

Just came here from your latest video. This story was amazing.

[@markphipps8655]

I will be seeking your movie and book Stefan. Great story!

[@Copterflyg]

So cool! I once flew a Hughes 300 helicopter from Sweden to England some years ago as a fresch private licence holder. It took me only a couple of days, but it was an adventure I will never forget, and I can only imagine what a ride this must have been around the whole planet! I have huge respect for this guy! Inspiring story and a great channel! Keep up the good work Stefan! // Greetings from a Swedish helicopter driver

[@bigemugamer]

Awesome, when I was in my early twenties I use to have such a raging hard on for gyro copters, I designed about a dozen different designs and use to plot courses from Manitoba Canada to japan, so seeing someone actually doing this in a boat plane is absolutely amazing!!

[@Splinter9543]

This guy has a great story to tell!

[@pilotpeego1820]

Fantastic video! I'm sure you'll glean plenty of information when it's time for you to embark on your round the world trip.

[@altaisk3064]

Ok, that plane is amazing

[@garymitchell6056]

Wow - what an adventure in a single engine aircraft - rotax at that - says a lot about their dependability. Awesome adventure !!

[@crimsonbear22]

Looks like you stopped in Traverse City, MI? So much fun flying over the great lakes. Hopefully got some cherries.

[@rikspector]

Stefan, That is Awesome... It's the kind of adventure that stays with you your whole life. That he was able to document it with videos and a book, really adds to the experience.!

[@onthemoney7237]

Too cool ! I’m going to check this out

[@garydell2023]

Fantastic journey. Thanks for sharing it.

[@RH-qk5lt]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing on youtube

[@Hobbypayday]

What a cool story. And not only that but also informative. Woohoo seaplanes!

[@tonydavis5053]

Says a lot about This aircraft, what an adventure!

[@stevepopple8644]

Dumping some fuel on that island for the journey to Japan then going back again, much be a desolate feeling! might have to pick up the book

[@nsw72]

Nicely diverse vid, Stef and with very worthwhile subject matter too. Keeping it fresh and you're going from strength to strength. Great job! 👍👍

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you, it's a fascinating story so I'm glad I could share it with everyone. Yeah the channel is growing way beyond my expectations, motivating me to keep making content for everyone. Thanks for watching mate.

[@stevestjames3934]

Great production Stefan, it is at a different level to most others I follow. Well done.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for that Steve, I really appreciate the feedback. Great to have you here on the channel. Cheers, stef

[@PillSharks]

Brilliant to listen to this man so thanks for sharing this video...

[@R2robot]

I love stories like this. Hopefully I can get the Bluray and book soon. What an epic adventure!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching R2robot. I love sharing stories like this, anything that inspires other people to get up and make adventures of their own is such a positive thing.

[@Jerseytrucksci1]

I got his book for Christmas looking forward to reading it.

[@StefanDrury]

It’s a brilliant read, I’m not a huge reader but I couldn’t put this one down. Enjoy the story Anthony.

[@Jerseytrucksci1]

@@StefanDrury I'm not the biggest reader either mate. But I couldn't get the DVD in the UK only from Australia 🙄 Going to take me a year to read Hahah

[@joseluiselizondo1550]

Increíble aventura, muchas felicidades !!!!!! :)

[@KevinRaubRocks]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@markrabone6584]

That’s a great adventure- bravo

[@davidkyle5017]

Brilliant stuff. Cheers to you Michael. I love the part about the Mississippi portion, old school flying.

[@leeCann]

Fascinating !!!

[@txhunter144]

Book and Blu-ray ordered. Very excited to see and read. Thanks for sharing this with us. I’d never heard of this adventure.

[@thetraveller5091]

Amazing man, amazing accomplishment. |Great video!

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Love that you find these people who have had adventures in their lives. Great interview ✈️

[@StefanDrury]

There are so many amazing stories out there, I'm just glad to have a platform to be able to share some of them. Really inspiring meeting people like this, so I'm glad you enjoyed the video too. Thanks Stewart.

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Incredible adventure I look forward to reading about it!

[@altviw]

Wow! Fantastic 👍👍👍

[@damienmilk3025]

Now THATS a trip, thanks for doing this interview Stef.

[@kenthomas276]

That’s a great achievement. It must have been an exciting trip. Well done

[@kylebridgwood6671]

Wow what incredible guy!!

[@terrycarter4459]

After seeing this I bought the book and video. The book is a good read waiting for the video to arrive.

[@tommack8650]

What an amazing adventure and story! Congratulations 🎉 This video has inspired me to travel... for a walk around the block.

[@alankroit]

Wow. Fascinating!

[@tomm7301]

Thanks for telling Michael’s story, Stef! I just placed my order for copies of the book and video!

[@StefanDrury]

I don’t read an awful lot to be honest, but Michael’s book was one I couldn’t put down. An amazing story. Thanks for watching Tom.

[@davidvanniekerk3813]

Dankie Aussie Kpt Micheal & Stefan Drury. A great story. On YT I've seen this mini see-planes and I wondered if they reach Australia from ZU... Send my regards to my broer Leon. His there somewhere in Australia selling house...

[@davee8659]

Great vid and thank you! Michael has long been an inspiration to me - with his cinematic adventures restoring the Sun Theatre and this wonderful circumnavigation. He is such an understated and unsung and worthy hero IMHO - just gets on with it with his modest calmness. I remember when I thought I'd had an epic adventure when I first flew from Bankstown to Camden and to Hoxton Park and back - something in the order of 40 - 50 kts total! As a new subscriber I'm looking forward to checking out and sharing your content. Job well done and thank you from Sydney, Oz - Dave

[@andrewtokarz1657]

WOW!!!! THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you!!! You are inspiring!!!! For anyone who doesn't know about geography (like my wife) that if truly an UNBELIEVABLE trip!!! Once in a lifetime is an understatement!!!!

[@voipschmoip]

thanks for sharing

[@prof.heinous191]

Respect to Michael, and respect to Searey for going from 4 hrs fuel to 21, talk about useful load!

[@romand7685]

Absolutely amazing video (all of your videos are amazing!) Stefan keep up the good work

[@christopheraplin]

Great video and interview.

[@Gregs_World]

i just bought the BLUERAY & BOOK combo can't wait to get them both again... thank you

[@StefanDrury]

You'll love the story Greg. I honestly don't read a lot but couldn't put the book down.

[@Gregs_World]

you and i are on the same page about reading.... i'm a pediatrician... i wish i read more, but time isn't always there i know this book will be special to me, too appreciate you enlightening us.... as always

[@TheNigeltwist]

Congratulations, what a great story!

[@godgoldgunsngolf6733]

Lol first time flying into class charlie and he is going around the world! so cool!

[@carlhopkinson]

I want my own flying boat....such a naturally good idea.

[@bittersweethood]

just hearing about the adventure got me so excited and mesmerizing

[@Danny93ii]

AN EPIC JOURNEY

[@Soordhin]

What a great adventure. Im awed by someone doing that basically on his own and in quite a slow plane as well, that probably was mostly designed for some pleasure trips around the neighbourhood. That is something to consider for retirement for sure.

[@xharjhonsuarez7585]

This is so awesome .

[@Barabyk]

Absolutely stunning!

[@DUBaviator]

Amazing journey.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

I was just going to say, there is a movie coming! Love this!!

[@thetruth00]

i love your channel man.. its going to take me ages to get through it all..

[@StefanDrury]

Welcome to the channel, great to have you in the community. There’s a “new to the channel, start here” playlist if that helps. Otherwise I can recommend a cup of tea and some biscuits before you get started... Thanks mate, stef

[@davidbartonjr]

2021 - April - I just found this video. The link to the store doesn't work. I can't find you on Amazon. Where can I buy your book and video? I so want this to be my next trip! Thanks, and congrats!

[@timbrwolf1121]

He flew up the Mississippi! I really want to know if he stopped in cape girardeau my home, or st louis 2 hours north. My grandfather took the canoe he passed down to me and went from source to gulf in a very similar adventure to the one this man took. He barely knew how to canoe and set off with only his dog. Nearly died on multiple occasions.

[@wheresmynamego1152]

Wow, fantastic . I was born in New Orleans and the idea of flying up the Mississippi is one I don’t think I’ll be able to shake

[@hansvansnick]

Nice interview tnx Stefan

[@socaliguy81]

I don't think I've ever been more jealous of another person's adventure. LOL Good for him! I'm just starting my pilot's license journey. Bucket list has a circumnav trip on it.

[@gervers]

Inspiring, exceptional, awesome

[@paulson2008]

This man 👨 is worth watching , he can be amazing story teller, I just want him to keep talking 🙃

[@zengalileo]

Friggin epic.

[@jaydonbaha]

This video is so well made!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Jay, glad you enjoyed watching, stef 👍

[@workwithjoshua]

Amazing Michael! Going to purchase the DVD 🌍

[@glennr9913]

I wonder what kind of reception he received at the Searey factory in Florida? WOW!! Dude, you're from where??

[@raffmaxi]

That view while landing in Dubai...imagine the landing fee 😂

[@pk6336158]

Might be free, if his plane is under a certain weight you won`t have any landing fee

[@raffmaxi]

Nice, thanks for the answer

[@yiukins]

I read his book, he end up paying more than $3000 usd