TEDxJamaica - Barrington Irving : "From the Island to the Sky"

In June 27, 2007, 23-year-old Captain Barrington Irving secured his place in history as the youngest person ever and first black pilot to fly solo around the globe.
In this TEDxJamaica talk he describes the incredible odds he overcame to make this journey into the record books and his vision for empowering youth through maths and science education.

[@daphneholness8153]

What a great story and a challenging experience. This ought to motivate young people to aim high and to work hard and consistently so as to achieve thier goal no matter how difficult it appears. This story is going to be the answer to many wavering students. DETERMINATION AND CONSISTENCY IS THE ANSWER. This Is The Objective of This Great Story. ♥️💯

[@evadnecog]

Very inspirational. His story should be heard by all our young people. God bless him!!

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

This is such an amazing story of accomplishment Barrington Irving! I am in awe... Talk about pushing beyond the boundaries of what seems possible at every turn and in every situation! I love your final statement. "Together we can give a child a world of opportunities." Thank you!

[@swaggerguru]

Fly high, soar more, keep motivating!!!! 👏🏾

[@Gemelian2809]

Beautiful. The sky is the limit.

[@lornaellis632]

- So very proud of you!🌟

[@Sexilous57]

Love this I can relate!!

[@2URUDY1]

GOD BLESS YOU MR. IRVING !!!

[@jamaicansistarobinson7587]

I am going to let out our little Jamaican secret;come closer,most of us cannot swim. I learned to swim here in the USA with a retired Navy Seal as my instructer.

[@blissfullife7740]

HOW can I get my student in the Flying Classroom THIS school year?

[@msbjpeart]

Respect Barrington Irving!!!!

[@atmslotsjfreezevlogs5877]

Here from CNN I will love to fly 🛫✈️

[@bongoredd1]

..My son is also pursuing a carreer in Aviation...we are also Jamaicans....Gwan Barry...a so we talawah...

[@jamaicansistarobinson7587]

I have a 12 year old son who really could use this flying info.

[@gamerzlove636]

Won bigaas JAMAICAN MEME AT 4:52

[@ammabeee7952]

I wonder if you can help me build my own plane so that I can travel the world freely without having to java forced vaccine but remain sovereign..

[@pilotsalmanalkhaldi5649]

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