 This was put forward in order to both prove the value and ability of Serbian pilots and generate publicity in order to promote the uptake of Aeroput shares.After a short preparation, Sondermajer and Bajdak commenced their transcontinental from Paris on 20 April 1927.After covering 14,800 kilometers with 14 stages and 11 days of travel, on 2 May 1927 they landed in Belgrade.