I flew solo across Australia in a day

OVER THE TOP EP1 - Flying a single engine small plane across Australia in a day. From Melbourne to the top of the Northern Territory, watch the flights, see inside the cockpit, hear my radio calls and watch how I navigate over 1,500 miles across this continent.

Aircraft is a Cirrus SR22 VH-EYZ flying from Moorabbin Airport to Leigh Creek, Tenant Creek, Katherine (Tindal) Airport and finally into Darwin.

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[finn_ypjt]

I honestly can't believe Stef doesn't have more subscribers with the production quality of his videos. Seeing EYZ go on long journeys like this is so cool to see!

[fireflyrobert]

As a Brit this makes me realise how big Australia is. What a great trip.

[fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

I'm usually out of the country before I reach 500 ft. coming off the end of the runway at the local airport.

[DavidDANINO]

I follow all posts and often have great pleasure to watch them but this episode was particularly pleasant, even more for the French pilot I am, discovering your beautiful landscapes, your ADs, the phraseology, the simple and welcoming relationship between airmen in Australia. Just love it. Thanks a lot for the work you do and I guess the big amount of time it requires. We are grateful to you for this pleasure moment in our days :-)

[becsterbrisbane]

Milkshake's And 14:35 = just walk away right wait for the rest of the series!

[leonbelford]

I saw this on FlightRadar the other day. Was browsing FlightRadar and saw your flight from Broken Hill to home base. Followed a bit and listened on LiveATC. Great work Stef.

[TaylorTravelsTheWorld]

I love all your videos, Stef, but this one just hit different. The storytelling and editing are unmatched. These videos make me feel like I’m with you, along for the adventure. As a maker of underwhelming YouTube videos myself I hope to be able to craft a story half as well as you do. Cheers and safe travels.

[Jack-kznb]

As someone learning how be a pilot your videos are just plain entertaining to watch

[spinking]

So nice to have a 'Youtuber' not spend the entire video yelling at me to subscribe to the channel or promoting products. Wonderful video mate. Well done. Brilliant.

[Balthazar]

Over 10 and a half hours single pilot, well done mate. I generally get extra crew on long flights 😊 Wow, your videos are getting better and better. I watch everything, on both channels, but don’t always comment (sorry). I truly think you should have a million subscribers based on the quality of your videos. You tell a great story and your editing is great. I’ve been flying for 40 years and listen to everything you say and often learn something new. Keep it up mate. I wasn’t expecting an overseas trip so soon so I’m looking forward to the next episode. 🎉

[davidkelly]

Very cool Stef, I did a C206 ferry Perth to Cairns 30 years ago, no GPS, no autopilot. I still reflect on this as one of my greatest adventures. Airline flying now, still love flying and love my job. You have just inspired me to get back in a lightie.

[gavinsullivan]

Brilliant! Makes my 7 hour drive from Gold Coast to Newcastle last weekend seem a bit of a doddle !

[twmba]

Absolutely great video, Stef! As an Aussie who has done almost all of his flying in the US, I love to see the GA views of Australia. Funny that ATC picked up that you were doing a video😊

[glennwatson]

Awesome. Looking forward to more of this series. Did my own water crossing the other week across the bass strait four times.

[Blxz]

Great trip. I recall driving to Leigh Creek once back a few decades and it was a hell of a trip. It's weird seeing it as simply the first stop on your massive journey. Hope to watch a lot more of these videos from you.

[boringpolitician]

8:51 - Here in Norway we have internet everywhere. And that is in spite of having a heavy mountainous terrain. I'm surprised such a flat plane area as Australia doesn't!

[pixelpotato]

Just Subscribed today, I work on the ground at Sydney Airport, and watching this guy fly across Australia, just awesome 👍😃

[hamishdavidson]

Brilliant video Stef. EYZ gets up and boogies. I ferry a rebuilt 206 from Parafield to Darwin in the 90s. I flew Tennant to Darwin direct last leg. Agree was too long. But overnighted in Alice so total flight was 13.8 hours. Will be following you.

[oscarmedek]

Awesome video Stef. I love how I used to watch these trip videos and get excited for what was to come in the future. Now I can watch them and understand every little technical detail you talk about. Absolutely love trips like this where it’s just you and the plane (and some music 😅) for hours on end with gorgeous scenery. How lucky are we…

[rufusahern]

I saw you on Sunday at YMMB. You're youtube channel the reason is started my flying.