“She Won’t Forget”: Mzansi Applauds Johannesburg Pilot Giving His Mum a Private Flight Over the City

• A Johannesburg pilot shared a heartwarming video showing his mother's first flight experience
• Content creator @aviate_with_george gave his mother a private flight over Johannesburg city
• The touching video gained over 12,000 reactions, with South Africans praising the young man's achievement

A Johannesburg pilot has melted hearts across social media after sharing an incredibly special moment with his mother.

The content creator @aviate_with_george, who recently graduated as a pilot and shares aviation industry content on TikTok, posted the emotional video on 15 August 2025 with the caption:

"Flew my mother for the first time. This has definitely been one of my best flights ever."

The beautiful clip shows his mother recording herself during the flight before panning the camera to capture her son at the controls. She films various angles as they fly over Johannesburg, including stunning views of the Soweto Towers and the city below. The video also shows his mother holding onto the plane's controls, clearly excited about the unique experience.

Throughout the flight, viewers can see the amazing aerial views of Johannesburg that few people get to experience. The video ends with the pilot and his mother standing together beside the aircraft, taking a picture to commemorate this special milestone moment.

Mzansi celebrates the achievement

Social media users flooded the comments with congratulations and heartwarming reactions to the special mother-son moment.

@𝑷𝑭𝑼𝑵𝑬𝑲𝑶 shared:

"She probably slept so happy that day🥹🔥"

@josephsindani69 congratulated:

"Congratulations, bro, the best feeling ever!"

@ORWAVEE joked:

"A mother enjoying her school fees😍😍👏🏽"

@phenomenal_hobs asked:

"Man, can't wait to do the same one day. Which university did you study in?"

@The. Store❤️ predicted:

"Her friends won't stop hearing about it."

@Johnny sins admitted:

"My mom would never agree... She doesn't even get in my car😭"

@katlego requested:

"Can you give me the requirements for being accepted into a university for being a pilot?"

How to become a pilot in South Africa

According to Golden Epaulettes, becoming an airline pilot in South Africa requires meeting several important requirements. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) issues pilot licenses to candidates who pass written and oral exams, complete flight training programmes, and have a minimum of 250 hours of flight experience.

Medical examinations are essential, including vision and hearing tests, coordination and balance assessments, plus psychological evaluations. Pilots need at least 150 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of instrument flying, and 50 hours of night flying experience.

Additional requirements include being at least 18 years old, having a valid South African passport and driver's license, plus the ability to read, write and understand English. The path requires dedication and proper training, but many aspiring pilots successfully achieve their aviation dreams in South Africa.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News