Sorting the logistics and funding are probably much more difficult than the actual flying!
Fully aware of what you are saying, but a young man such as Lachlan does not have a wealth of experience to draw upon. I'm sure he must have had a few OMG moments that wouldn't have fazed a more experienced aviator. A good dose of kudos to him for taking on the challenge and pulling it off with seemingly no hiccups. Hope to see him write it up.