The 16 year old became the youngest pilot to fly solo around Australia and in doing so raised more than $8000 for the East Timorese.

Mitch landed at Albury Airport on Monday, completing the 8500 nautical mile trip in 33 days. He was in the air for more than 85 hours.

The Fly Away to Heaven project was organised by Catholic priest, Father John Fowles, of Albury, with the aim of highlighting the plight of people living in East Timor.

Mitch said the flight proved demanding but exhilarating.

"It's been a long trip and a great experience," he said, after landing at Merimbula Airport on Sunday.

"There were a few moments that scared me and the rest of the pilots went through the same, but the good weather followed us around and it was amazing.

"I've seen a fair bit of Australia both on the ground and in the air so that's pretty special as well.

"I also met a lot of people along the way and have seen some amazing places.

"My flight should also be a record for the youngest person to fly solo around Australia, so that's pretty amazing as well.

"I have a keen interest in flying and I hope to one day turn that into a career. "My next step might be to get a commercial pilots licence."

A convoy of Fly Away to Heaven planes landed at Merimbula Airport on Sunday June 1, for a barbecue lunch with local supporters.

The Merimbula stopover was the last of the 33 day flight before the participants flew the final leg to Albury on Monday.

Twenty seven pilots and 13 aircraft took part in the flight that saw the team circumnavigate Australia and visit some of the country's most remote areas.

The project raised $200,000 and according to Father Fowles the money will be well spent.

"The flight was a great way of highlighting the plight of people living in East Timor," he said.

"The public support we received was amazing. People from all around Australia supported our cause which is evident with the amount of money raised.

"The pilots financed their own flights so all the money raised will go towards projects in East Timor.

"Mitch was absolutely tremendous. His fundraising was great and he's a good pilot. It was great experience for him."

Mitch was expected to fly home to Merimbula yesterday, Tuesday, June 3, but ironically bad weather kept him grounded for the first time since he left 34 days ago.