South African Teens Fly Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa

A group of teenagers assembled a four-seater airplane and is flying it across the continent. Aviation experts say this a significant feat, one that will inspire teens who want to be pilots or engineers.

Video screenshot: A group of South African teenagers assembled a four-seater aeroplane and is flying it across the continent. Aviation experts consider this a significant feat, one that will inspire teens who want to be pilots, engineers, or anything else.

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