I have 15 days to finish Building my Airplane! 

I am a Marine and Automotive tech . I am blown away by the quality of the wing spars and braces and the thickness of the sheet metal . That is a freakin 10 I had no clue with the society we have today with no pride just slap it together and gouge for high prices that there was any good quality manufacturing left.

Well done JP. Have been following your journey. Its just unreal how you managed to build the aircraft in such a short time. Its a testament to your total commitment and passion for aviation. Let your Sling take you to the most amazing places and hope we cross paths sometime... will keep a lookout for Zazu....

These are the best days, waking up and seeing that JP has uploaded a video! Hands down JP you're the nicest most inspiring and talented aviation content creator out there! Can't wait for the next videos!

Ich bin unglaublich beeindruckt von der Leidenschaft, die Du in Deine Träume und den daraus resultierenden Projekte steckst! Das ist unglaublich inspirierend und lässt mich manchmal wünschen, ich hätte etwas öfter auch diesen Elan, den Du Dir trotz aller Widrigkeiten erhalten hast. Es macht unfassbar viel Freude, Dir zu folgen. Außerdem bist Du ein unfassbar talentierter Filmemacher…

Having been a boat builder and marine electronics installer for many years many I suggest you use a small trim router with a straight bit and a shop built base to cut perfect round holes. It can also be used with a template to cut the baggage hole and door with great precision. I use these techniques to cut holes in the dashes of mega yachts for electronics.

Finally catching up on the videos. I followed the journey on instagram already, but seeing the struggle and hardship is crazy. With all of the time constraints and building a freaking airplane, you still manage to produce such a first class video. Wow! Everytime I come back and watch a slice of your life, I get reminded why its so impacful for me. The sincerity and honesty, with your insane passion and commitment, inspires me to be a better version of myself.

Great update. You are going to have a hell of a platform to launch your RTW. Huge respect.

You do blow me away on what you do and the achievements to go with You. Live the dream is what you do.

JP! I am a 59 years old African male,from Standerton. I have resently started flying lessons in Secunda ,South Africa. My inspiration to fly started in my early childhood, from No where. I had to follow my other carrier path of Medicine over the years. The spark for flying never died. I am in the process of making that dream come true. I followed you and Luise on your journey around the world. I am following your friend Matt Guthmiller and many other flying enthusiasts like Jimmy’s world; Build rescue etc. I am further inspired by you for building your Sling aircraft! You are truly my inspiration. I almost gave up when discovered that I had cancer, but thanks to courageous people like you, I am in the process of aquiring my first aero plane soon. I am so so encouraged by realizing that you Namibian and do love Namibia so much. I have put it to myself to fly around Africa. Namibia shall be my second home. It is so spectacular! I hope to meet you one day. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. John Mohale. (drmohale@drmohale.co.za)

Thanks for the update JP! Love the wing design and build, and the airplane as well. I would have loved to have been there to lend a hand.

Such a good film! You continue to outdo yourself with the quality of these videos, your adventures, and story telling. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

This is awesome man! Thanks for giving us a window into the construction process!

Cleco's are the key to happiness! Such an amazing project and adventure.

Great job JP. I can’t believe I’ve just found your channel. As a pilot and SA expat living in the USA I really enjoy your content.

Thanks for taking us along for the Journey! Congratulations JP! Looking forward to the next video!

Another incredible video JP, I know the work that goes into both building and filming a build. Looking forward to more!

Of course we will follow you around the world again JP. Keep up,the good work!

You are such an inspiration! Can't wait for more!

What an awesome experience! best of wishes on your endeavors

I’m stoked on this build, thank you for sharing!

My Otai's have arrived - brilliant! Many thanks JP

Finally!! Been waiting for the build vids for ages! Dankie JP

Your channel JP is one of the coolest on RU-vid. Thanks for sharing.

Well done JP! Look forward to your new adventures, hope they include Melbourne, Oz. Cheers!

You are the men JP. Congrats.

Brilliant JP. You’ve done an incredible job. I cant Twain to see your future videos.

This video is top notch dude. May be my favorite of yours!

Keep making the videos! You're my favorite RU-vid channel by far! Wish I could have made it to Oshkosh this year, used to go every year. Awesome job, look forward to your videos of the build. keep it up buddy!

Such a beautiful kit to build a gorgeous airplane! I'm well past the point in life where I could undertake such an amazing project. I love adventure and envy your lifestyle. 🙂 Be safe and I will be following your journey!

Always envious of your excellent film making. Great job.

Impressive dedication and perseverance 👍

Jeez mate absolutely love the content, arguably one of the best build vids out there

Holy Shit JP! This episode was beyond phenomenal and kept me engaged the whole time! What an awesome experience to see another young man go through, building his own airplane. So stoked for all the content you're going to make with it!

Been waiting a while for an update on this :D

JP, great video! Building an plane...nothing like it. I just finished my Highlander....Well done my friend.

What a great video look forward to the nxt one

Loving this! Miss flying Slings, but hopefully there’ll be a 4HW in the hangar soon.

14:43 thank you for mentioning my home country in this video but I’m not even done yet so I’m going to finish the rest of the video

Very well done on this build. Pilot Bambi will be heading out from my local airfield to fly to tedderfield in the sling high wing ZU-SHW. EHHV to FATA

Never build an airplane in a hurry unless you are in a war. That said, hope you are feeling better and well done on the plane!

Great video JP

It is really great work, outstanding Bravo 💪💪💪💪

AWESOME JP Thanks for sharing good to see your video I remember your world's flight LOVE AFRICA LOVE FLYING

I am looking forward to the updates and what you've been up to. I saw you flew your plane to Oshkosh on slings channel. Qwesomr. I am excited for your upcoming adventures and videos. Your tail dragger sling hw is beautiful

Thanks JP!

Bro you just got a new sub. Back 10 years ago all I wanted was a pilot then I got admitted in my local university here for AAE but life happens... Happy to find your channel

This needs more views! :)

I love this. This is great information for new pilots. I’m training right now on getting my license. But I was supposed to solo this weekend and as luck has it a hurricane is at my door step. 😢 so probably schedule for next weekend. But keep this information coming JP absolutely fantastic.

Son this is dedication

I had great enjoyment watching the video, we'll done.

Good Luck saw your little adventure with Dan mace and came right over and subbed. Looking forward to your adventures let us know when u Dubai

South to South totally inspired my interest in aviation!

That is some skill!!!!

Amazing. Keep well. Your no good to fly if your ill . Take care of you first!!

sooooooo awsome!! show us more of the tecnical details its very intresting!😁

I agree 100 percent with you mate, Rotax are amazing

20:58 I like the idea of integrating the switched GoPros in the aircraft with extra holes in the wing

Very interested in your story. I have to start on a stripped cgs hawk this winter. I have zero idea what I'm doing!

That's amazing

I like the camera integration idea. I did not even notice it when I saw Zazu at Oshkosh. Well done.

Awesome job, considering the timeframe and your health concerns during the build. Using a Mike Patey-like work ethic let's you get a lot done. Where are you going to put all the fuel for the rtw trip, or going to go over gross weight like the 210? Great looking kit; is the gold an antocorrosion coating? If so, does it come standard with the kit? Best wishes!!!

Fantastic!

Your storytelling and editing are out of this world, really amazing content. With the plane build, are you doing the editing or did you sub it out?

Well done JP, educational video. Why not paint before final assembly so all the nooks and crannies are covered?

You're the candourist. I wouldnt be worried a bit

Missed seeing your adventures

F🎉🕊🦢 year dude thats dope❤

Go go go!

Music playing around the 7 minute mark is Stay True by Lars Eriksson. Good tube, good choice.

I think it's pretty cool your naming it Zazu keeping up with The Jungle Book thing you and Louie use.

Airplanes are made for adventure. 🔥

Hey JP, I am a little behind the times BUT I am defininately more interested in this project than your trip around the world in a C210

G'day mate. And when you get down here to Nz, I'll do my best to make an effort to search you out. Btw, my beer fridge is full. Take care JP, cya next time.

Thanks JP you have byilt yourself a dream aeroplane and the colour scheme is just awsume. If this aircraft was available when l was younger and before l was no longer able to pass my medical l would most certainly have built the high wing tail dragger for myself. ❤❤❤ Michael Hickman Durban South Africa

It appears you are only using blind rivets, would it not be stronger and lighter using solid rivets for assembly wherever possible? (Curious AME-S)

Remarkable 👌🏾

That's a crazy fuel cap!

4th! if you fly through Houston I own a 182 I can take some formation photos from. Also I'll buy you a damn good burger at the best airport cafe in Texas.

Reminds me of Draco a bit. With the longer wheel arms than say a 150 Cessna. I'm curious how you can fly the wings upside down.Blows my mind

Those time lapses were really nice. Great to see the build, anyway, back to work! oops, wrong channel 🙂

amazing

so nice

Wow. How do you know how to assemble a plane? I saw a thin manual, but you don't seem to be staring at it a lot. Have you ever made a plane before?

What could get overlooked or missed? Don't rush anything. Take care of yourself.

Ok,now you've to come in Abruzzo,in italy😂

The tail/main fuselage joint doesn't look very robust. Hope it's not just rivets holding it together. Ouch

Hi I am am 14 and would like to learn to fly in the future what would you say is the best way to get started Also i Live in SA

As always epic content Algorithm what are you doing 😅🚀🚀🚀

Bro build it like ikea flatpack furniture 😂

Strange a video about a Sling aircraft would end on an image of a Kitfox :D

How and when did you learn to make airplanes ?

Honest question where do you get the money to buy a 400k airplane?

how much does a airplane kit cost?

Which watch⌚ is Sean wearing?

Which metal used in this

Hallo JP... Wat is die beste platvorm om jou te folg? Ek weet jy is baie besig en die RU-vid vids vat baie van jou tyd.

Question: Why does the Aluminum look gold. isn't anodized?

So cool, and only 6 missing pieces

How did you afford zazu ?

Sick twice, was it COVID?