The Point of No Return | Full Documentary (2024)

[@CptJakeA]

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

[@andrewguo3351]

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]

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

[@angeloalbini5440]

Same with me, hope we can fly again 🔥

[@SS-MooJojo]

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]

That's the spirit 😊

[@alanluscombe8a553]

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.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

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]

I honestly tought he was dead.

[@wayneobrien3332]

Me too!

[@andrewadams2567]

Awesome comment lol! Man the popcorn idea is awesome.

[@Daddy00745]

What's the song in the intro ?

[@Gagarin737]

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

[@hibrunocosta]

Haven't seen a 2-hour video on KZbin 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]

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]

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

[@richeyrich2203]

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

[@viggohendrix]

Same Here.

[@josephtabar492]

I want watch the documentary on how Grass grows. That was a compelling 2 hours. 😂

[@pjotrtje0NL]

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

[@the_candourist]

Thank youuu!! :)

[@Soldier_of_christ-r9n]

Yes ..... Recommended to Netflix

[@adrianschuh2040]

Same here! Would pay to get that in cinema! Awesome, goosebumping adventure with epic pictures and music! Well done

[@steini6771]

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

[@salzlord]

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]

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

[@thenerdling1]

@@Iugeer i'm learning to fly sailplanes at the moment, theres a 15 year old kid in our club, hes got a grant to learn to fly, but sailplanes are fairly cheap, a powered flight is about $200 an hour while sailplanes are around $30 (australian dollars) so a kid working after school should be able to afford the weekend's flights fairly easily. Gliders are a group sport too, winch driver, wing runner, person who manages the day. so out of a whole day of flying, you might only get a couple of turns while everyone else flies too

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

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]

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!

[@AndrewGitonga-qf7yy]

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

[@rando7th]

He is alive. !!!!

[@skypixxaviergregory2835]

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

[@Ara-wo6wk]

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

[@showmoke]

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.

[@HEXpertStaker]

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

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

In not a pilot, just another content creator on KZbin 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 KZbin awards should be for . A

[@_fox.alpha_]

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

[@nossonyoffe3805]

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

[@magnaman80]

THIS should be shown in schools. Passion, perseverance and an iron butt. Beautifully done, great doc. Congrats and tailwinds.

[@brenstratters2026]

You sir have The Lindburgh spirit. Onwards and upwards.

[@yrguitar1]

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

[@NeilBeukes]

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!

[@ra3burn567]

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.

[@JeronimoBarros]

Welcome back ! You were missed !

[@bryanbadger6841]

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.

[@Moodleo7]

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

[@kelleywilson8823]

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]

Same!

[@deeeeeds]

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.

[@noololly2703]

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 ❤

[@doughentz647]

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.

[@ericnshimiye]

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

[@martinprins7897]

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]

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

[@cavoksimulations.1725]

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

[@Kee_Diddy]

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

[@the_candourist]

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 KZbin is usually a 10 minute platform. So thank you for acknowledging it. Kindest, JP

[@Kee_Diddy]

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

[@ausguitarist]

this has got to be one of the best flying documentries on youtube. the production quality trumps any major production company on streaming services. seriously the shots are amazing

[@HansGyswyt]

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.

[@richardmangeni120]

Lots of respect to your dedication to building and flying to Osh KOSH. Most importantly bringing your friend who seems to be terrified flying over water but you did reassure him of which was really nice of you. Always remember you have an amazing family behind you. Very supportive family. I MUST SAY YOU ARE TRULY LIVING A DREAM OF SO MANY OUT HERE.. i am truly inspired and looking forward to many more of your adventures. RICHARD from NAIROBI, KENYA

[@SanjaykumarDangi-lx4ye]

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

[@dhruvpatel1918]

I couldn't agree More. Live the adventure

[@jonathansherwood4683]

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

[@laynepalmer8690]

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!

[@lincolnweizman6685]

This is one of the best flying videos on KZbin and truly an incredible experience to even get to watch along with. Thank you

[@psuter80]

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]

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

[@julianwelz4450]

Absolute great this adventure you had. My respect for this airmanship ! I'm only a 60 year old Sim-Pilot with around 4500h on the X-Plane 11/12 and made with a friend online on Vatsim a tour around the world from Munich to Munich eastbound with a C172 and later changed to a PA-34, so a very little bit I can imagine the feelings during the long legs. Great great great!!

[@FilipinoMusicians]

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.

[@berniebrown9115]

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!!!

[@NILSSS]

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

[@shoop4040]

I had a very strong feeling you were planning something great. This is phenomenal. There are 8.2 billion people living on this earth today, and I am going to guess that only a handful have made this amazing odyssey come true. May you all continue to have safe and wonderful flights and continue to have the time of your life. You all are amazing people....

[@Tettoykdkdlld]

This just might be be the best KZbin video ever created

[@jimcoon]

I’m 70 and flew small, general aviation aircraft for 20 years. Most of my time in a Super Cub. I also have created all my own still images and videos for my life as a farm and ranch broker in Central Oregon. What you have done with simple gear (I’m imagining Insta 360, GoPro, iPhone etc) is nothing short of amazing. When I started in the ranch sale business I had to hire a helicopter, have the door removed, then do my best to hold my Nikon D90 still while we flew over the expanse below. The DJI drones I use now are so much better and more efficient. Great job! I am completely impressed and enjoyed watching immensely. Jim in Oregon

[@8TomBishop8]

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

[@mahafujhossain4642]

JP, i had a night shift last night and only slept some 2 hrs during the day, planning to take the rest of the sleep in the afternoon. But by sheer luck bumped into your channel for the first time ever, and mind you I've been an avgeek for the best part of the last decade. Not once for the last 2 hours have i felt an inch of drowsiness because there's has been several moments where i did get a little overwhelmed by the beauty of aviation that you portrayed and by seeing your passion for it my man. Soon hope to join you in the beautiful skies. God bless my brother.

[@DaveB89]

Please don't stop posting again!!! your videos are brilliant

[@-suncheez-]

For the past year KZbin made me forget about your blog. Since then I've bought a sailboat and am having my adventure with it. But today I found this documentary and now having a great time watching you building your dream. Thank you, JP.

[@casvanbrabant920]

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!

[@pjotrtje0NL]

Awesome, another video! And about 19:56 , I have flown a Rotax powered aircraft for years, and it was the best flying experience I ever had. It’s a neat little package they built everything into, the sound it produces is more delicate, more friendly for the neighbours. Loved it.

[@the_candourist]

Thank you! And yes, it’s a wonderful engine and general philosophy. Love my rotax!

[@safcjcp]

Love it, nothing better than people following their passion

[@ringatoi]

Getting back from being away is a thing. Also been a while since I went single screen and didn’t multitask to the detriment of both jobs. This, this is a single screen moment. Huge congrats to all. Thank you.

[@pulkitgaindhar4949]

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

[@rylsta6590]

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

[@mihailshmakov3792]

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!😁

[@danielschley4200]

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!

[@MattNav]

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 😎👍🏻😎

[@markpotter8756]

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 ❤

[@TrentonPalmer]

So freaking epic!!

[@frankkauhi3759]

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE ,AND YOU SIR , YOU ARE AN AMAZING MAN , BUILDER , PILOT , NAVIGATOR , AND YOU BUILT A BEAUTIFUL AIRPLANE , THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO , THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE AND JOURNEY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL AIRPLANE .❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@ericngugikinyanjui9219]

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

[@qaisamiri7597]

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

[@JohnMphs]

You're still here! Yea!!!! All planes have props! :D

[@EDCandLace]

Gliders?

[@dungeonsofkards]

Bro you are a "animal" when we talk about fly. GOOD JOB BRO. I love every second of this documentary, I just can call it a video. This is more. Have every emotion possible when you do with this passion.

[@TheFredkam]

He's alive!!! Finally... Been waiting for this episode for over a year!!!

[@LaceyFamilyFarm]

This is truly a love story for aviation and what it can do to change your life.

[@The3Sees]

Bro remembered his KZbin password 🎉

[@TeoMorabito]

🤣

[@wangaikimeria7265]

😂😂

[@kendutchess]

😂😂😂

[@paulwoolvett2285]

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

[@wairworthy]

A fantastic filmmaker and an even better pilot. Loved this, JP.

[@Patrick_tommy]

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

[@DanneCyrus]

Best of general aviation film ever! Wow..

[@peternorbury]

What an epic flight by three epic aircraft! Testamount to the brilliant design, developement and production of Sling aircraft and the Sling team. Well done JP, James, Mike, fellow pilots and crew.

[@TavenDiorio]

FINALLY YES!! The best series on yt

[@LimaFoxtrot]

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.

[@bensteyn1974]

JP is alive! (Clearly not on KZbin for the money!)

[@m.s.35]

This dudes already gotta be extremely wealthy based on being able to build his own airplane and fly it across the atlantic just for giggles, i dont think he needs the meager youtube revenue 😂

[@Triple_J.1]

@@m.s.35 people who are extremely wealthy don't have to build their own airplane.

[@KYLERHOLLAND]

I just wanna say, I watched the entire video. (the longest video I've watched on YT) Your music selection is top tier my friend. Great stuff! Congrats on completing the journey! 💯 I'd love to hear a little bit about your media management. How are you saving the Audio/Video? Hard drives? This seemed like a massive amount of footage.

[@qqwui9989]

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

[@cowboybob92708]

Hello. I live in sunny Southern California and am old enough to be your grandfather. I watch your excellent documentary tonight and want to let you know I believe it is fantastic. Great work. It is heartbreaking to see a young man with such a great work ethic and attitude. Congratulations! You are very fortunate to have such great friends. PS, can you tell me the name of the ending song. I would dearly live to hear the entire song. Thanks.

[@gergoszanyi3206]

Logan Ledger - Midnight in LA (Acoustic)

[@lildiana]

Your videos moved me into aviation and I'm in flight school now.

[@PAS_2020]

People in this comment section talking about getting emotional. Didn’t think I would feel it, but 2:00:51 when the little trembling legs, the little wheels, made their little squeaky touchdown in Oshkosh, I felt it. Bravo for this beautiful documentary!

[@joeabraham7236]

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

[@kckalama]

Honestly I couldn’t agree more.. ❤

[@djvectrex]

So very awesome to see another video from you JP and happy all is alright! Such an epic adventure and spectacular cinematography! You and the others' determination to complete this amazing journey yet so challenging is really impressive and inspiring. Live life in the moment and to the fullest and this right here is what it is all about because very few people do it at this level and flying, especially in general aviation is so different, special and rewarding. Congratulations on completing this flight and safe skies ahead! Looking forward to the next trips and thank you for sharing these experiences!

[@the_candourist]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@imalec]

He’s back!

[@andymueller82]

Not a pilot here, love aviation though. I'm somewhat active regatta racing and posting KZbin content about the old boats we race. I have to say, this video is inspiring, great quality, great content, nice music and narration. Really well done.

[@joshuapatrick682]

That apartment is nicer than any place I have ever lived

[@dartehlawrence7803]

i'm glad you passed through Ghana.

[@the_candourist]

Us too!

[@jacksone21]

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

[@cooperbeggs]

Ha, I am just like that other kid, I watched your videos with Louis when I was in middle school. I really loved the flying across Namibia, I just got my Private pilot license last week. You've been a real inspiration. Thanks man.

[@hundredfireify]

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

[@sticky7803]

An absolute masterpiece JP. Been following you since you flew around the world with Louis and it was great to watch you take on an adventure like this again!

[@Suggy-zm2mb]

I cannot describe how excited I am to learn to fly. Right now it seems impossible. With everything the world has thrown at me, I really should have given up a long time ago, but I guess that's not something I ever learned how to do. So thank you for giving me these little reminders about why I want to pursue this, why I want to have these adventures. I have no idea how I'll get in the air, but I'll find a way. Have a nice day :)

[@DannyTheMaster]

Your story is beautiful, pls, pls dont stop to telling us the rest... THX a LOT

[@kckalama]

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

[@greenfire887]

This is probably one of the best videos on KZbin I watched in a long time. Couldn’t stop. Amazing work putting it together. Nice choice for the paint job. It´s such a beautiful aircraft and hey: what an achievement! All the best and many happy landings.

[@DJ99777]

Interesting to see you traipsing around again. ZarZoo is a beautiful bird.

[@OrangeDurito]

Man!!! This whole video is a journey in itself - from excitement to trials to challenges and ultimate triumph. Call it a movie because my god, some of the shots are absolutely breathtaking, the storytelling is too notch and the editing is 🔥. I woke up in the middle night of the night, opened KZbin and this 2 hour video showed up. When clicking, I didn’t know what I was getting into but I finished the whole video in one go and now feel like I was actually on this journey with you guys. Thank you JP and the whole team for bringing this adventure to us!

[@brianbeasley7270]

From a fellow pilot---What an adventure! Oshkosh is really an aviation Mecca and a delightful treat!

[@UncoveredCrypto]

Honestly best video on KZbin ✔️