Get your Buddy Check Box today at 👉 buddycheckbox.com/ This is an affiliate link and your purchase helps support my channel and it also supports Ryan. It's also a great way for you to stay safe! I changed the title on this video because of your feedback. Thanks for sharing your opinions on this. I spoke to Ryan before making this video and Ryan titled his own video “critical flight fail”. I was trying to make a point that it’s okay to “fail” a mission if it means staying safe and living to fly another day. My original video title implied something else and I’ve changed it.
You really had me worried. I recognised Ryan from the first second of this video because I've followed his channel for years. I could hardly believe he'd been involved in an accident and I hadn't even heard about it. He's a great guy so obviously this caused me quite some anxiety. Glad it all worked out ok in the end.
Dear Hoover, I am neither a pilot nor particularly interested in flying either. But your channel is one of the ones I follow the most, maybe even the most. The reason is that I appreciate the way you go through your stories in a structured, clear and professional manner with high integrity. That together with a pleasant personality, good articulatory skills and a good narration makes me find your videos more interesting than many other channels and other areas where people often lack in their preparation and abilities. Not that a person always have to be super professional, but as a person with a long career in another field at a high level, I seem to recognize people with your rare qualities which I appreciate. That's simply why I like your videos. a good man doing great videos. The only negative is that I comfortably fall asleep when I listen to them sometimes, (good narration), but it is also positive because I can listen to the same program again the next day. Kind Regards, Jonas, a 47-year-old Swedish man.
Hoover, thanks for doing a collaboration video with me and sharing the beauty of flying in Papua New Guinea with the world. I have really enjoyed your debriefs ocer the past year. Keep the videos coming. And for those wondering, no Hoover wasn't being critical of my flight. We worked together on this video.
Wonderful to see MAF's work "prompted" on this channel. While not a pilot myself (sadly), see you fly brought back many memories of being a passenger on a couple of MAF flights out of Shell Mera in Ecuador back in the very early 80s. True, seat of the pants flying back then!
I’m an airline pilot. I used to fly the bush in Alaska. Flying an airliner is a walk in the park compared to flying small planes to remote strips. Deep respect for these guys!
I am a retired pilot that flew out of Goroka to Simbari and other places. It was tough flying VFR in similar conditions to the video. My stomach turns when I watched this video and remember the locations, it brings back some bad memories when I nearly crashed. I am envious of the GPS, phone and moving maps. (No electronics except the radio and maps were paper in my flying there.)
I’m with you . I flew in the ‘80s for the Zimbabwean government as a bush pilot without the benefit of GPS, moving maps etc. My navigation was limited to direct reckoning.
@@Captain-Palsy He didn't have to do the the flight but being the experienced pilot that he is Ryan was confident to make the attempt and had contingency plans. He didn't expect Simbari to be open but on seeing it was he opted to land there wait, so saving fuel. If I remember correctly after a while he received a message to say the cloud had lifted at Norambi and he was able to fly the short distance to Norambi, collect his passengers and fly safely back to Goroka. The whole flight was a fine demonstration of professional, experianced pilotage.
I am relieved that this was actually a huge win rather than a failure. Good decisions were made. Greatly disciplined in his preflight as well. Good job sir.
I saw you were covering Ryan and was immediately in panic mode. I’ve been watching Ryan for years and I know his level of safety and airmanship is exceptionally high. Even during his Kitfox “time off” last year buzzing around Northern Arizona, he always used his buddy box “checklist” and he made safety a priority. I always enjoy following his flights in PNG and then jumping on my flight simulator (747) and shooting those same approaches and landings. To date I’ve overshot every one of those 1,200 foot runways, taken out countless villages and wiped out millions of trees. Keep up the great work Ryan and Hoover.
I’ve been following missionary bush pilot for years. This man devotes his life to helping others in extremely difficult circumstances and unusual dangerous terrain. He deserves our respect and admiration. 😍
I’ve been following him for a bit over a year. I’m an instrument rated, commercial pilot, and love the technical aspect of his flying and decision-making in a very challenging environment. Both he and Hoover provide the type and depth of logical reasoning I try and use while flying - staying well ahead of the airplane, continuous analysis of conditions and options, and briefing and debriefing each flight - good and bad. I like to think they, along with NTSB crash analysis review, help make me a better pilot. I also love the mission he serves
Same here. Ryan's professionalism is outstanding. Detailed, with good habits. I like how he does the simple things religiously...so is always prepared for contingencies.
@@joeycarter8846 Yes. He has his routines well embedded into his muscle memory and he keeps on adding to it. He does his checklist routines without exception.
A few weeks ago, one of Hoover's detailed and insightful videos came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. I agree with @arctain1 and @joeycarter8846 and many other commenters that both of these TH-camrs are excellent. Though, not a pilot, I've used checklists for many projects and trips, etc. all my life. Some people gave me a hard time, but I always stuck to it because, like Hoover said that just one thing can distract you for a moment and your brain tricks you into thinking that you've already done it. And I would add, or that distraction makes you totally forget to do it. So in addition to being intensely interesting, their videos have encouraged me to lean into planning, checking for deficiencies and having a contingency plan--which makes me feel more relaxed and confident in life.
Thank you Hoover for showing us a pilot that made the right decisions and landed safely nice to see how professional he is, I have used something very similar to this buddybox and it is a huge help. thanks again for another great debrief.
Hoover, thanks for this debrief. I watch most of Ryan's videos, and am impressed with his professionalism. Flying alone, without a co-pilot, he still does everything as if there was someone sitting in the right seat, call it self-CRM. His explanations of what he's doing, and the decisions he makes, are perfect.
I will admit to making negative comments on your channel and for that I apologize. I am 61 yrs old and clocked countless miles on bikes and lots in the air. I grew tired of all the arrogant ignorance and stayed away for a long time. Before I ramble let me commend you sir, because as a thorough professional with admitted luck surviving many situations that could have ended badly. You cover all the pertinent details in ORDER of importance with relevant audio and effects without appearing silly and losing people's attention. You learned your lessons well and as a son of a WW2 Aviator, I Salute You Sir. This is by far the BEST flight review channel on TH-cam IMHO.
Really great to watch a video where the pilot knows and demonstrates exactly how you plan and execute a successful flight, even though he had to land at an alternate runway and wait for better weather to pick up his passengers. Listening to Hoover comments as well as compliments for Ryan's performance on this flight was a real treat!
This video should be a mandatory watch for every pilot regardless of how may hours they may have. And for the newer pilots out there, this is a great example of proper risk management - risk assessment. This is how every pilot should approach every flight. Hat's off to Ryan. Well done sir!
That was not a fail. He was fully aware of the situation, planned for eventualities and carried out a safe flight and landing. A success in anybody's book.
Yeah, I agree. Well done video by Hoover, and thanks to him also for bringing our attention to this pilot's channel (Ryan's), but the title for the video that Hoover chose is unfair to Ryan (though the content of the video is just and accurate). I realize he has to get clicks and titles like these (Pilot Fails!) may accomplish that, but I don't think disparaging Ryan's flight skills, by saying he "Failed", is worth those clicks. As Hoover and many commenters to this video attest, the man succeeded quite well.
@@mrtbrocks5664 that's what we like to call "Click Bait". He knew we might not click on the video if he didn't sensationalize the event. Kind of lame though, not going to lie.
Thank you Hoover, Ryan is one of the best pilots I have ever seen, and it is partly his local knowledge but most of all his life-preserving decision-making and utterly methodical approach that means that despite having to deal with some of the most challenging conditions in aviation, he never lets the holes in the swiss cheese line up, and so stays safe and manages risk brilliantly. I'm so glad that you rate his flying highly too.
@@michaelbeattie8106 Ryan is happily married with several children and in writing this you reveal more about yourself than Ryan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers because you are sadly a bigot and one who thinks that he is good at identifying people's sexuality from their demeanour, so not even very good at being a bigot.
My Dad was B-17 Bombadier flying his required missions in 1943/1944 out of Port Moresby New Guinea. He rarely spoke of his time there until late in life when he started attending reunions with his crew and others. The Australians were fond of the Yanks, especially one young woman from Ashfield outside of Sydney. That young Australian girl was my mom, who passed in 2022 at the age of 101. The greatest generation is mostly gone now and it feels like the world is in a headlong rush to forget everything they did, and why they did them.
@richardbryanesq Just looked that up. That was the Eastern edge of the Himalayan range, heading into China. My dad was south pacific and was part of the campaign to keep Australia 🇦🇺 from falling to the Japanese People don't realize how bad that situation got, understandable I guess. There was a LOT GOING ON, in many places, segments and theaters. The greatest generation never ceased to fight, applying constant pressure and steady force until the world was safe. Now, 70+ years later and it's happening again!🙏 💪🏾
100% agree, my Dad flew the B-24 (he used to joke that the B-17 was the crate the B-24 came in), a 19 year old flying combat in Europe, it is/was the greatest generation.
@@dhouse-d5l you realize he does a lot more than just being a missionary, right? He doesn't just fly to random villages and preach to them. I would also like to remind you that Christianity has formed the basis for all modern standards of morality, so before you accuse him of "imposing" on these people, you should probably read up. You and ninjalectual both seem rather ignorant.
@@ILikeTuwtles Dont you dare lecture me about an imaginary 'God' and none existant entity that has caused more misery on this planet than anything else. God doesn't exist, never did, never will, medeival BS. Those innocent souls were perfectly happy before you came along and forced them to beleive your BS!
@@dhouse-d5lI always love reading comments from toss pots. He hardly ‘imposes’ himself on others. He flies in supplies as well. And when I last checked no one was tied up and forced to attend any services. Or are you condensingly saying that these people have no ability to decide for themselves? Basically profiling them based on race?
Thanks Hoover. Ryan is a gutsy pilot who knows his stuff, his aircraft, the local flying area and the weather. He is able to makes good sound judgements and make the best of some dicey situations. All the best to him and yourself.
It is great to see a confident pilot STILL running down his checklist even though he may have done this flight 500 times.. OVER-confidence is what gets pilots killed.... He briefs himself on the weather conditions... He formulates a plan for different situations BEFORE he ever encounters them, so that if he does.. he already knows what he is going to do... He obviously still maintains a HEALTHY respect for the task that lies before him... There is a BIG difference between a REAL pilot... and some guy flying a plane...
Hoov.. How many tragedies on this channel have occurred because pilots never bothered to brief ahead of time.. or run the checklists... Then when something doesnt go according to plan (because they had no plan)... it's chaos... They get behind the aircraft... and scramble to catch up... it can only take a few seconds of indecision to find yourself in a situation you cannot recover from...
@@speedbag67This makes me think about Dale Snodgrass that forgot to remove the flight control lock because he was in a hurry. He never did arrive for his dinner...
Ryan is indeed highly skilled and does have very good judgement. His experience in this particularly challenging environment is absolutely real and valid. PNG has a reputation of being unforgiving, those who have survived this long know how to stay alive and avoid bending their airplane. Ryan is very transparent and humble, which is not to say he isn't exceptionally competent, as are most others who have long been doing what he has in similar environments.
I am a retired pilot and also follow Ryan's channel. He does an amazing job of planning and logical thinking. Never taking chances. You both do a great job here on TH-cam. Thanks so much.
I've been following Ryan for awhile and, as a dormant (have not flown in years) Commercial Pilot, I echo his professionalism and attention to detail. He ALWAYS runs through the checklists and is an extremely efficient and diligent pilot. If I ever fly again I will DEFINITELY mirror his approach to aviation! I think EVERY pilot, GA or Commercial should follow suit.
He’s an excellent pilot, with excellent ADM. One of the best channels out there, good flight planning, W&B/performance, checklist usage, emergency briefing, weather analysis, personal minimums, etc. I don’t miss any of his videos. His checklist box is awesome too, glad you’re drawing attention to it. Citation Max is very similar on the biz jet side.
o, and a follow up: What about the middle east? To me it seems you posted this comment because of what is happening over there. May be i am wrong. Am i? @@Mrbfgray
Thanks Hoover. It is refreshing to witness a pilot who made the right choices from beginning to end and your detailed analysis of how things like this should be done. Good job to Ryan on handling some very challenging conditions!
We need more of the good ending kind of "fails" and less of the ones that end badly. I admire Ryan very much. His videos have surely saved many pilots; as well as yours too.
I’ve been watching Ryan for quite some time. He is an excellent pilot, always forward-thinking, and follows a plan. The areas he flys into are all dangerous. He realizes he can never, even with all his experience, skip any steps or make assumptions. Thank you for highlighting him on your channel.
That’s a sign of a great pilot, not pushing a bad situation just to meet a schedule. It’s like being ok with going around if everything is not on target.
Hoover, its awesome that you have recognized Ryan for his true flying abilities. Ive been watching his channel for over 3 years now and enjoy how he explains his flight planning and progress. He takes complex bush flying and delivers it in a easy to understand format for the viewer. Ryan is also a great videographer. His photo table book is truly remarkable.
I always enjoy Ryan's videos. If I remember correctly he did manage to pick up the passengers later that day. What impresses me most is that he is always well ahead of the airplane. Thanks for the debrief, hopefully it will send more people to Ryan's channel.
I've watched many of Ryan's videos. Clearly a highly proficient pilot who approaches his job with the ultimate in professionalism. He sets a great example.
I've been following Ryan and his journey for a while now and as a student pilot I personally love his channel for this reason specifically. He's not afraid to show his mistakes and admit that he messed up, it helped me understand early on that no matter how much training and experience you have, something can always go wrong.
What really amazes me is how he's able to do such an excellent job at flying, navigating, and decision making while at the same time providing excellent real-time commentary for internet viewers. Great job!
How wonderful to see two consumate professionals cooperate in this way. I have followed both of you for a while now and can't get enough. Many fellow pilots have adopted the BuddyCheck systems even as a backup for the traditional checklist. Fanstastic work.
Thank you! I appreciate the support. I’d love to have more “boring” titles, but then YT wouldn’t show the videos as much and these important lessons would never get seen/heard.
Thanks a lot, Hoover, for this "Pilot Debrief" for Ryan. I'm only a simpilot (X-Plane 11/12) with around 4500h on different aircrafttypes (C172/Robin DR40/Beech Baron 58/and bigger ones), absolutely knowing, that this is NOT real flying. But I want to do it as real as it gets. I'm watching Ryans videos since a long time and learned a lot of his professionality and situational awarness, planning his flights und flying in this amazing aerea of PNG. Momentarily all the sstuff I learned from Ryan helps me to fly in BC Canada and Alaska with a C172 bushplane with analoge gauges (no GPS). A lot of fun and, if one do it serious in simming, a lot of work and always learning. Thanks for your work here and God bless you.
I especially enjoy the videos where you show pilots who do everything right and point out their excellent performance. There's a lot to be learned from deconstructing pilot errors, but this type of video is inspiring rather than terrifying. Thanks @pilot-debrief!
I think de-briefs that showcase good decision making are just as important as the ones where every decision was poor. It showcases what a good pilot is thinking about in each stage of the flight.
Watch MBP's videos regularly. He is knowledgeable and makes generally great decisions based on his performance. Anyone can make these calls the wrong way and this is why series like these are so important to newer pilots.
Missionary Pilot is very cautious. He lives in Kingman, Arizona when in the states. He had a Cub he was flying around the desert. I have always enjoyed his videos.
Both of you guys rock! I’m not a pilot but flew observer missions on many state police flights and watched our pilots take off and landing procedures in order to learn how to get us down safely should the pilot be incapacitated ( we were armed law enforcement officers doing drug irradication and fugitive apprehension missions) for any reason. These safe practices you guys preach are good not only for pilots but for left/right seat passengers as well. Staying alive is after all our personal responsibility!
I'm glad to see you review one of Ryan's videos, I have been following him for several yrs. I never miss you guys videos and really like how you both have a high level of detail in your flight routines. Ryan has the best in cockpit flt routines I have found on youtube. Thanks for your great review of Ryan and all that both of you do for this community.
So happy you made this debrief of Ryan. I've been watching his videos for a long time but it's another level of understanding when you debrief and analyze everything he does correctly.
I was sure this was going to be another crash video. I am glad it wasn't . Watch the whole video. Nice to see a pilot making the right decisions. Thank you for showing us this.
I follow Ryan, he really knows his airplane and is very safety conscious in all aspects. He points out what happens if you don't plan ahead. Great Debrief and both great channels.
Absolutely fabulous pilot and a gem to the aircraft and safety community. Also, I feel very strongly that anyone who does any solo flights should have some sort of flip switch system like Ryan's dash mounted system.
I'm so glad you highlighted Ryan and his channel. I've watched dozens of his vids and he really does present the best possible procedures for flying in the most primitive conditions. His narration is spot on allowing the viewer to understand all the thought processes that go into making dangerous flying safer. It would be a bonus if he (or you) were to analyze the crashes that happen out there. He mentions them but doesn't elaborate.
Ryan is a truly excellent pilot flying in some extremely challenging terrain - and weather, as this video shows. Some of the airstrips he lands at, regularly, would tax anyone, yet he takes them in stride thanks to his skill, his experience and his methodical approach. He doesn't take unnecessary risks; in PNG, unnecessary risks would be very likely to end up getting him killed. What you can't see from this video is something he's mentioned in other videos of his: two villages as close as Narambi where he was trying to go and Simbari where he ended up might be only a few minutes apart by air, but is can take days to hike from one to another on the ground, up and down the mountains in the jungle. What Ryan and his fellow missionary pilots do is truly life-saving.
What a fantastic change in a report from you. I wasn't paying attention at first so I don't know if it was explained - but I was upset that this pilot was going to die. These stories are so interesting and educational - and I don't even fly.
Been watching Ryan for a while. You're right. i've seen other youtube pilots, but what struck me was how his situations (weather, runways, the unexpected) felt they were more common with general pilots (weekend warriors) like me. I like how Ryan explains the situation and talks about the different plans. Has help me think my cockpit management
I think it is commendable that there are these TH-cam channels where the pilot is setting a good example by demonstrating proper procedures and safety precautions like Ryan does in his videos. Considering the weather challenges he faces, I'd say he's got quite the set of balls to fly in those conditions, which I imagine are not uncommon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and this sort of information. Saves lives.
I'm impressed with his consistency. Even with perfect weather he will go through the routine to the full. I'd fly in his aircraft as a passenger any time not thinking twice about it. A true professional and safe pilot.
I agree with you although I think it's more down to skill and knowledge than "balls" with Ryan. Over the years Ryan has developed "Pilotage" which is a combination of understanding the weather and the terrain - it takes courage but it it is methodical and safe.
I watched a lot of Videos from Ryan. The way he manages his workload is amazing. He never seems to take risks he knows he can't pull off. Very skilled pilot.
II also watch Ryan's channel. I always thought it was a great channel. When I saw his picture and in the title that he "failed", I thought there was something wrong. Good to know this video was about a good "failure" 😄
Check lists and routine is so important. On any point of that checklist, you can have a diversion of attention wirh rectifying a small problem and immediately you are out of rhythm with next point. It is so important , saves a life.
Ryan has an EXCELLENT channel and I highly recommend. Probably goes without saying, 'Don't try this at home' 🙂 I really love how he (and you) share more than just the moves, but the thought process behind the evaluations of conditions and the mission. I have done a bunch of flying like this, which requires a complete, honest knowledge of your personal skills and limitations, an intimate knowledge of the aircraft, a LOT of experience with meteorological conditions and trends, and a healthy dose of limits and when to bail. I sit out at the end of our local runway and watch 172's making a clear approach barely in control, and think if they were flying my aircraft they would die, since they are barely competent flying a very easy to fly machine.
Whew! This entire video I was anxious/ afraid that Ryan had crashed. He’s such a pro pilot that losing him would be devastating. His chanel could be called “This is how I do it and stay alive” Anyhow, kudos Hoover and Ryan. Hoover you should go to Papua New Guinea and make a series in the right seat w/ Ryan. A tag team series would be very popular
I saw this one when it dropped. Ryan has always impressed TF out of me, been watching him for years. Dude knows his shiz and is like OCD about his prep, and I guess thats required to fly where he does.
Thanks Hoover. You, Kay, Ryan, and Mentour Pilot have been some of my favorites over the past. It’s also nice how you compliment the other pilots on TH-cam that are doing it the right way. Keep up the excellent content!
I've watched every single one of Ryan's videos very carefully and he has a particular mind-set and "way" of doing things that is inspirational. I think that unless one's a bush-pilot of his caliber, there *IS* something to learn from him during every single flight/video of his. Please could you review more of his flights; this was amazing, thank you.
Ryan always seemed like a premium pilot, great example and just a plain decent guy. You confirm my beliefs. I’ll never be a pilot, but the life lessons of flying have become the principles guiding my life: plan ahead, plan again, always look for safe landing spots, avoid short cuts and rushing through checklists, keep flying the plane no matter what and land safely. A good flight is one I walk home from. You two have guided me through a lot of on the ground situations. Thanks!
Anyone who flies, for several months, in the extremely challenging environment of Papua New Guinea, and is still alive….must be a GREAT pilot. For that terrain, you must be some sort of religious dude who’s flying with Jesus.
Thank you, Hoover. Thank you Ryan..... I am learning so much about flying, especially small planes. Thanks again, Hoover for all your great videos....!
Hoover, I am not a pilot but have watch Ryan’s channel love the way he prepares himself. Ryan, 74 gear and yourself want to fly my family somewhere I now it would be done with professionalism! Thanks for your input!
I have loved aviation since I was a kid. I’m 41 now. I am an aspiring pilot, but money has me on hold at the moment (wife and 4 kids) I watch about every TH-cam channel there is about aviation, but Hoover’s channel has me coming back the most. Not only do I learn a lot about Aviation, but I learn a whole lot about what NOT to do and how to learn from other’s mistakes. Thanks for all you do to teach people Hoover! Keep up the great work!
Hello Hoover. I enjoy your videos. I’m not a pilot. I love watching and learning about aviation. Thank you for the entertaining and informative content
I have no idea what kind of pay Ryan receives for this, but I can safely say "it's not near enough" lol. Muy Cajones is what this takes and that's probably not enough at at times. Thanks for sharing.
Ryan did a great job diverting to an alternate landing strip, the pressure of getting 4 passengers that have international flights the next few days is the source of taking risks, im glad Ryan had plan B. i was hoping for a safe ending...
I worry Ryan and all of us don't want to return totally to our start point. We mentally refuse to take a total lack of progress..... Ryan instead of going back to safe concrete strip did land at a 2nd grass strip, which is yes hour closer. But flukes happen on worst strips, hit a hole or mud and flips plane. That's a $1m plane, and to save an hour Ryan risked that.... He's smarter than me but we all have hidden bad habits. Option B was return back to home concrete pad and let them send photo of when the sky cleared up. Landing on bad strips is insane to me, potholes will flip a plane on tenth of second, so I honestly cringe when seeing them. I'd guess a flip will happen 1/10000 of landings, if land 200 times for 5 years that's a 1 in 10 chance. And half the time they do injure or kill. I'm totally guessing. Thank the Lord they now have photos and gps and weather sats... But instead of $1m plane they should maybe spend more $ to have concrete or asphalt fields..... I'm totally uninformed, I'm just speculating out of concern for the real weak point in this transport system...
On the other hand, the Quest Kodiak is a plane that is purpose-built to fly into these kinds of airfields and flipping is not as much a concern with proper soft-field landing technique. $1M is not at all enough to build as many concrete runways as MBP needs, so he’s better served by buying this powerful, bush-capable utility aircraft.
@@noonientrekdfaasd There is no chance those remote airstrips could be surfaced - there just isn't any money. Pilots often inspect the airstrips when they're on the ground to make sure they are as safe as possible and if they are deemed unsafe aircraft won't fly there - after all it's their lives at risk. The aircraft used are very capable in those conditions and the pilots are very skilled and experienced. I can see that for any one unfamilliar with PNG bush flying Ryan's flight seems risky - there is risk in everything we do truth be told and nothing would be done if we didn't accept that. I've followed Ryan for four years and he is probably the most risk aware person I've ever come across. Despite the impressions you may have got from the video he was flying very safely in very difficult conditions. In truth you have to fly like that to operate effectively in PNG - I only fly in simmulation and it's taken me years to be able to understand and master the methods, terrain and weather that pilots like Ryan face on a daily basis.
Human nature makes us feel if we buy best plane and pilots that deaths will be low. . . . But there's a reason 99.9% of passengers go to hard fields and not grass mud fields.. """"" General Aviation (US) 1 death in 64,000 hours = 7 years Death in the next 1000 hours = 1.6% 83x as dangerous as commercial Aviation""""". So a normal small plane pilot flying 100p hours a year has 1.6% annual risk of death, 1 in 40. PNG probably is worse. Wow. That seems high.... If this is true then half of pilots of small planes die before retirement..... ACTUALLY THIS IS FOR ALL GENERAL AVIATION, amateurs included, so ok I can guess the pros on PNG are 10x better, so 1 in 400 risk of death yearly so 1 in 10 over career??. . . . . And no skill can help if plane hits pothole and flips in tenth of second..... I'm no expert but I'd bet asphalt fields would help a lot, to pave a parking lot is only $30000 so if spend half as much on plane can pave 20 strips??? I have no idea....
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I changed the title on this video because of your feedback. Thanks for sharing your opinions on this. I spoke to Ryan before making this video and Ryan titled his own video “critical flight fail”. I was trying to make a point that it’s okay to “fail” a mission if it means staying safe and living to fly another day. My original video title implied something else and I’ve changed it.
You really had me worried. I recognised Ryan from the first second of this video because I've followed his channel for years. I could hardly believe he'd been involved in an accident and I hadn't even heard about it. He's a great guy so obviously this caused me quite some anxiety. Glad it all worked out ok in the end.
What was this crap?
You left seat up
Dear Hoover,
I am neither a pilot nor particularly interested in flying either. But your channel is one of the ones I follow the most, maybe even the most. The reason is that I appreciate the way you go through your stories in a structured, clear and professional manner with high integrity. That together with a pleasant personality, good articulatory skills and a good narration makes me find your videos more interesting than many other channels and other areas where people often lack in their preparation and abilities. Not that a person always have to be super professional, but as a person with a long career in another field at a high level, I seem to recognize people with your rare qualities which I appreciate. That's simply why I like your videos. a good man doing great videos. The only negative is that I comfortably fall asleep when I listen to them sometimes, (good narration), but it is also positive because I can listen to the same program again the next day. Kind Regards, Jonas, a 47-year-old Swedish man.
@@JK-gw1yffor what it’s worth I fall asleep during videos that are narrated too and I also fall asleep when my wife’s talking to me😮
Hoover, thanks for doing a collaboration video with me and sharing the beauty of flying in Papua New Guinea with the world. I have really enjoyed your debriefs ocer the past year. Keep the videos coming. And for those wondering, no Hoover wasn't being critical of my flight. We worked together on this video.
Wonderful to see MAF's work "prompted" on this channel. While not a pilot myself (sadly), see you fly brought back many memories of being a passenger on a couple of MAF flights out of Shell Mera in Ecuador back in the very early 80s. True, seat of the pants flying back then!
Good job guys! Many thanks for the very informative videos.
@@1slandB0y77 Ryan flies for New Tribes/Ethnos360 aviation, not MAF. MAF does however fly out of Goroka also, and visits all of the same strips.
Beautiful decisions
I love both of your channels. I Watch Ryan and Hoover all the time...thanks to both of you!
I’m an airline pilot. I used to fly the bush in Alaska. Flying an airliner is a walk in the park compared to flying small planes to remote strips. Deep respect for these guys!
Here here, I think we all give you a high five on that Captain!
Don’t get comfortable boss
@@gregshaffer9925😂
Easier maybe, but you do have the weight of having responsibility of hundreds of souls in your plane.
I am a retired pilot that flew out of Goroka to Simbari and other places. It was tough flying VFR in similar conditions to the video. My stomach turns when I watched this video and remember the locations, it brings back some bad memories when I nearly crashed.
I am envious of the GPS, phone and moving maps. (No electronics except the radio and maps were paper in my flying there.)
I’m with you . I flew in the ‘80s for the Zimbabwean government as a bush pilot without the benefit of GPS, moving maps etc. My navigation was limited to direct reckoning.
@@mtkoslowskisure you’re both excellent pilots with incredible experiences to share ✊
I have a genuine question could he have waited? Did he have to do it.
Wow could only imagine your stories
@@Captain-Palsy He didn't have to do the the flight but being the experienced pilot that he is Ryan was confident to make the attempt and had contingency plans. He didn't expect Simbari to be open but on seeing it was he opted to land there wait, so saving fuel. If I remember correctly after a while he received a message to say the cloud had lifted at Norambi and he was able to fly the short distance to Norambi, collect his passengers and fly safely back to Goroka. The whole flight was a fine demonstration of professional, experianced pilotage.
I am relieved that this was actually a huge win rather than a failure. Good decisions were made. Greatly disciplined in his preflight as well. Good job sir.
He had God as his Copilot!
I had the same feelings!
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cgif God is your co-pilot you are in the wrong seat
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg God is not IFR trained, mate
@@brianpeters5555 😆 very good. 😂 and true😇
Yep, the “When in doubt, DON’T” lesson is a lifesaver no matter what you’re doing!
"When in doubt, there IS no doubt!"
@@steam-powereddolphin5449 That is a little like the choice to use the reserve' when sky diving - 'If in doubt, chop it out'
I saw you were covering Ryan and was immediately in panic mode. I’ve been watching Ryan for years and I know his level of safety and airmanship is exceptionally high.
Even during his Kitfox “time off” last year buzzing around Northern Arizona, he always used his buddy box “checklist” and he made safety a priority.
I always enjoy following his flights in PNG and then jumping on my flight simulator (747) and shooting those same approaches and landings. To date I’ve overshot every one of those 1,200 foot runways, taken out countless villages and wiped out millions of trees.
Keep up the great work Ryan and Hoover.
I’ve been following missionary bush pilot for years. This man devotes his life to helping others in extremely difficult circumstances and unusual dangerous terrain. He deserves our respect and admiration. 😍
I’ve been following him for a bit over a year. I’m an instrument rated, commercial pilot, and love the technical aspect of his flying and decision-making in a very challenging environment. Both he and Hoover provide the type and depth of logical reasoning I try and use while flying - staying well ahead of the airplane, continuous analysis of conditions and options, and briefing and debriefing each flight - good and bad. I like to think they, along with NTSB crash analysis review, help make me a better pilot.
I also love the mission he serves
Same here. Ryan's professionalism is outstanding. Detailed, with good habits. I like how he does the simple things religiously...so is always prepared for contingencies.
@@joeycarter8846 Yes. He has his routines well embedded into his muscle memory and he keeps on adding to it. He does his checklist routines without exception.
A few weeks ago, one of Hoover's detailed and insightful videos came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. I agree with @arctain1 and @joeycarter8846 and many other commenters that both of these TH-camrs are excellent. Though, not a pilot, I've used checklists for many projects and trips, etc. all my life. Some people gave me a hard time, but I always stuck to it because, like Hoover said that just one thing can distract you for a moment and your brain tricks you into thinking that you've already done it. And I would add, or that distraction makes you totally forget to do it. So in addition to being intensely interesting, their videos have encouraged me to lean into planning, checking for deficiencies and having a contingency plan--which makes me feel more relaxed and confident in life.
Thank you Hoover for showing us a pilot that made the right decisions and landed safely nice to see how professional he is, I have used something very similar to this buddybox and it is a huge help. thanks again for another great debrief.
Always expected this dude to eat it, too cocky and reliant on God. Not sure which is worse but I want out of that aircraft before I get in.
@@MrbfgrayHuh?
@@Mrbfgray wishing a fellow pilot to “eat it”, is a sign of a disturbed psyche. Seek help.
@@Mrbfgray We heard you the first time (your other comment). He's not cocky at all.
@@garyowen9044 Wasn't wishing Child, predicting. Get a job, Good GRIEF.
I've been following Ryan for a while now... He comes across as a very competent and skilled pilot. Great job
Same here but haven't watched in awhile. When I noticed Hoover had a video with Ryan in the spotlight, I thought "oh no". Pleasantly surprised.
@KingRat-rv4kl so you have something in common?
@KingRat-rv4kl If you're not a pilot, become one. Then come fly the "friendly skies" of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
@KingRat-rv4kl 😴 💤
Hoover, thanks for this debrief. I watch most of Ryan's videos, and am impressed with his professionalism. Flying alone, without a co-pilot, he still does everything as if there was someone sitting in the right seat, call it self-CRM. His explanations of what he's doing, and the decisions he makes, are perfect.
It has a name. SRM. Single pilot resource management. FAA publications cover it in depth. But I agree, his SRM is excellent.
I will admit to making negative comments on your channel and for that I apologize. I am 61 yrs old and clocked countless miles on bikes and lots in the air. I grew tired of all the arrogant ignorance and stayed away for a long time. Before I ramble let me commend you sir, because as a thorough professional with admitted luck surviving many situations that could have ended badly. You cover all the pertinent details in ORDER of importance with relevant audio and effects without appearing silly and losing people's attention. You learned your lessons well and as a son of a WW2 Aviator, I Salute You Sir. This is by far the BEST flight review channel on TH-cam IMHO.
Really great to watch a video where the pilot knows and demonstrates exactly how you plan and execute a successful flight, even though he had to land at an alternate runway and wait for better weather to pick up his passengers. Listening to Hoover comments as well as compliments for Ryan's performance on this flight was a real treat!
This video should be a mandatory watch for every pilot regardless of how may hours they may have. And for the newer pilots out there, this is a great example of proper risk management - risk assessment. This is how every pilot should approach every flight. Hat's off to Ryan. Well done sir!
yep
Couldn't agree more!
Yes!
That was not a fail. He was fully aware of the situation, planned for eventualities and carried out a safe flight and landing. A success in anybody's book.
Yeah, I agree. Well done video by Hoover, and thanks to him also for bringing our attention to this pilot's channel (Ryan's), but the title for the video that Hoover chose is unfair to Ryan (though the content of the video is just and accurate). I realize he has to get clicks and titles like these (Pilot Fails!) may accomplish that, but I don't think disparaging Ryan's flight skills, by saying he "Failed", is worth those clicks. As Hoover and many commenters to this video attest, the man succeeded quite well.
The pilot in the video referred to it as a “fail”. I think Hoover did a great job explaining why it wasn’t.
Clickbait title unfortunately.
@@mrtbrocks5664 that's what we like to call "Click Bait". He knew we might not click on the video if he didn't sensationalize the event. Kind of lame though, not going to lie.
Simply Clickbait. Unsubscribed.
Thank you Hoover, Ryan is one of the best pilots I have ever seen, and it is partly his local knowledge but most of all his life-preserving decision-making and utterly methodical approach that means that despite having to deal with some of the most challenging conditions in aviation, he never lets the holes in the swiss cheese line up, and so stays safe and manages risk brilliantly. I'm so glad that you rate his flying highly too.
😮 Best gay pilot ever.
@@michaelbeattie8106 Ryan is happily married with several children and in writing this you reveal more about yourself than Ryan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers because you are sadly a bigot and one who thinks that he is good at identifying people's sexuality from their demeanour, so not even very good at being a bigot.
@@michaelbeattie8106who? Ryan has a wife and children. He certainly doesn’t strike me as gay.
@@michaelbeattie8106what does that have to do with anything?
@@scottlewisparsons9551 And whether he is or not, how does that have any relevance?
My Dad was B-17 Bombadier flying his required missions in 1943/1944 out of Port Moresby New Guinea. He rarely spoke of his time there until late in life when he started attending reunions with his crew and others. The Australians were fond of the Yanks, especially one young woman from Ashfield outside of Sydney. That young Australian girl was my mom, who passed in 2022 at the age of 101. The greatest generation is mostly gone now and it feels like the world is in a headlong rush to forget everything they did, and why they did them.
Was your dad in the group of pilots who “flew over the hump,” or was that a different theatre of operations?
@richardbryanesq Just looked that up. That was the Eastern edge of the Himalayan range, heading into China. My dad was south pacific and was part of the campaign to keep Australia 🇦🇺 from falling to the Japanese
People don't realize how bad that situation got, understandable I guess. There was a LOT GOING ON, in many places, segments and theaters. The greatest generation never ceased to fight, applying constant pressure and steady force until the world was safe. Now, 70+ years later and it's happening again!🙏 💪🏾
100% agree, my Dad flew the B-24 (he used to joke that the B-17 was the crate the B-24 came in), a 19 year old flying combat in Europe, it is/was the greatest generation.
🫡 Greatest respect for your folks! What they lived through..!
Some people just have the right personality and discipline to be a good pilot. Some don't. Missionary Bush Pilot does.
Too bad that his mission is so arrogant and harmful though
@@ninjalectualx Agree. very good piloting but what right has he to impose himself on these lovely people.
@@dhouse-d5l you realize he does a lot more than just being a missionary, right? He doesn't just fly to random villages and preach to them. I would also like to remind you that Christianity has formed the basis for all modern standards of morality, so before you accuse him of "imposing" on these people, you should probably read up. You and ninjalectual both seem rather ignorant.
@@ILikeTuwtles Dont you dare lecture me about an imaginary 'God' and none existant entity that has caused more misery on this planet than anything else. God doesn't exist, never did, never will, medeival BS. Those innocent souls were perfectly happy before you came along and forced them to beleive your BS!
@@dhouse-d5lI always love reading comments from toss pots. He hardly ‘imposes’ himself on others. He flies in supplies as well. And when I last checked no one was tied up and forced to attend any services. Or are you condensingly saying that these people have no ability to decide for themselves? Basically profiling them based on race?
Thanks Hoover. Ryan is a gutsy pilot who knows his stuff, his aircraft, the local flying area and the weather. He is able to makes good sound judgements and make the best of some dicey situations. All the best to him and yourself.
It is great to see a confident pilot STILL running down his checklist even though he may have done this flight 500 times.. OVER-confidence is what gets pilots killed.... He briefs himself on the weather conditions... He formulates a plan for different situations BEFORE he ever encounters them, so that if he does.. he already knows what he is going to do... He obviously still maintains a HEALTHY respect for the task that lies before him... There is a BIG difference between a REAL pilot... and some guy flying a plane...
Hoov.. How many tragedies on this channel have occurred because pilots never bothered to brief ahead of time.. or run the checklists... Then when something doesnt go according to plan (because they had no plan)... it's chaos... They get behind the aircraft... and scramble to catch up... it can only take a few seconds of indecision to find yourself in a situation you cannot recover from...
That's how plane crashes happen.....
@@speedbag67This makes me think about Dale Snodgrass that forgot to remove the flight control lock because he was in a hurry. He never did arrive for his dinner...
This pilot is clearly a superior aviator in all ways.
He always has been if you watch his channel. He is not an amateur flying into many airfields that are rudimentary in PNG.
Honestly, for him to have been flying in the bush for as long as he has, he probably wouldn't be around anymore if not for being a superior aviator.
Ryan is indeed highly skilled and does have very good judgement. His experience in this particularly challenging environment is absolutely real and valid. PNG has a reputation of being unforgiving, those who have survived this long know how to stay alive and avoid bending their airplane. Ryan is very transparent and humble, which is not to say he isn't exceptionally competent, as are most others who have long been doing what he has in similar environments.
Mission agencies are non profits and do strongly tend to put safety first. Their pilot training is top notch and oriented to this sort of environment.
I am a retired pilot and also follow Ryan's channel. He does an amazing job of planning and logical thinking. Never taking chances. You both do a great job here on TH-cam. Thanks so much.
I've been following Ryan for awhile and, as a dormant (have not flown in years) Commercial Pilot, I echo his professionalism and attention to detail. He ALWAYS runs through the checklists and is an extremely efficient and diligent pilot. If I ever fly again I will DEFINITELY mirror his approach to aviation! I think EVERY pilot, GA or Commercial should follow suit.
Ryan is a true professional. His decision making and explanation of his flights are on point. His videography is stunning.
He’s an excellent pilot, with excellent ADM. One of the best channels out there, good flight planning, W&B/performance, checklist usage, emergency briefing, weather analysis, personal minimums, etc. I don’t miss any of his videos. His checklist box is awesome too, glad you’re drawing attention to it. Citation Max is very similar on the biz jet side.
I don't trust anyone who relies on supernatural intervention.
may i ask what you are talking about?
@@Mrbfgray
o, and a follow up: What about the middle east?
To me it seems you posted this comment because of what is happening over there.
May be i am wrong.
Am i?
@@Mrbfgray
@@bertjesklotepino Just my impression of this pilot, self explanatory. Could be wrong, decide for yourself.
@@Mrbfgray Dud, chill. And think about your words when you draw that last breath too.
I’ve watched hundreds of aviation videos and yours are by far the best. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these.
Thanks Hoover. It is refreshing to witness a pilot who made the right choices from beginning to end and your detailed analysis of how things like this should be done. Good job to Ryan on handling some very challenging conditions!
We need more of the good ending kind of "fails" and less of the ones that end badly. I admire Ryan very much. His videos have surely saved many pilots; as well as yours too.
I’ve been watching Ryan for quite some time. He is an excellent pilot, always forward-thinking, and follows a plan. The areas he flys into are all dangerous. He realizes he can never, even with all his experience, skip any steps or make assumptions. Thank you for highlighting him on your channel.
That’s a sign of a great pilot, not pushing a bad situation just to meet a schedule. It’s like being ok with going around if everything is not on target.
Hoover, its awesome that you have recognized Ryan for his true flying abilities. Ive been watching his channel for over 3 years now and enjoy how he explains his flight planning and progress. He takes complex bush flying and delivers it in a easy to understand format for the viewer. Ryan is also a great videographer. His photo table book is truly remarkable.
I always enjoy Ryan's videos. If I remember correctly he did manage to pick up the passengers later that day. What impresses me most is that he is always well ahead of the airplane. Thanks for the debrief, hopefully it will send more people to Ryan's channel.
I have watched several of Ryan's videos and he is a thoughtful guy. You simply don't survive in that place unless you think things through.
True enough - as Ryan said recently, in PNG "The clouds have rocks in them". Situational awareness is everything.
I've watched many of Ryan's videos. Clearly a highly proficient pilot who approaches his job with the ultimate in professionalism. He sets a great example.
I've been following Ryan and his journey for a while now and as a student pilot I personally love his channel for this reason specifically. He's not afraid to show his mistakes and admit that he messed up, it helped me understand early on that no matter how much training and experience you have, something can always go wrong.
Yes, when flying you have to be honest to stay safe and Ryan certainly does that.
Seems like a nice guy in an awesome plane. I'm glad this 'failure' wasn't a catastrophic one.
That checkbox is a genius level item, so simple but so right.
Not a Pilot,but this videos help me so much with my Flight Simulator. Thank you Hoover. Really admired you
What really amazes me is how he's able to do such an excellent job at flying, navigating, and decision making while at the same time providing excellent real-time commentary for internet viewers. Great job!
Perfect example of professionalism on display as a single pilot. Clearly a lot of thought goes into each mission to manage/minimize risks.
He’s always planning an escape route in those mountains. Good airmanship.
How wonderful to see two consumate professionals cooperate in this way. I have followed both of you for a while now and can't get enough. Many fellow pilots have adopted the BuddyCheck systems even as a backup for the traditional checklist. Fanstastic work.
Respect for listening and changing the title. I'll always watch your videos, even if you'd name them "Video#27"
Thank you! I appreciate the support. I’d love to have more “boring” titles, but then YT wouldn’t show the videos as much and these important lessons would never get seen/heard.
I really appreciate that you are profiling a single engine bush plane for a change.
Thanks a lot, Hoover, for this "Pilot Debrief" for Ryan. I'm only a simpilot (X-Plane 11/12) with around 4500h on different aircrafttypes (C172/Robin DR40/Beech Baron 58/and bigger ones), absolutely knowing, that this is NOT real flying. But I want to do it as real as it gets. I'm watching Ryans videos since a long time and learned a lot of his professionality and situational awarness, planning his flights und flying in this amazing aerea of PNG. Momentarily all the sstuff I learned from Ryan helps me to fly in BC Canada and Alaska with a C172 bushplane with analoge gauges (no GPS). A lot of fun and, if one do it serious in simming, a lot of work and always learning.
Thanks for your work here and God bless you.
I have followed Ryan for quite awhile now. Learned a lot from his videos. Thanks Hoover for showcasing His superb skills❤
7 years flying bush strips in New Guinea, congrats mate.
Does not look beginner friendly!
I especially enjoy the videos where you show pilots who do everything right and point out their excellent performance. There's a lot to be learned from deconstructing pilot errors, but this type of video is inspiring rather than terrifying. Thanks @pilot-debrief!
I think de-briefs that showcase good decision making are just as important as the ones where every decision was poor. It showcases what a good pilot is thinking about in each stage of the flight.
Watch MBP's videos regularly. He is knowledgeable and makes generally great decisions based on his performance.
Anyone can make these calls the wrong way and this is why series like these are so important to newer pilots.
Wow! I really enjoyed this! It's great to watch a pilot negotiate a difficult situation well while you thoroughly explain it all.
Missionary Pilot is very cautious. He lives in Kingman, Arizona when in the states. He had a Cub he was flying around the desert. I have always enjoyed his videos.
Both of you guys rock! I’m not a pilot but flew observer missions on many state police flights and watched our pilots take off and landing procedures in order to learn how to get us down safely should the pilot be incapacitated ( we were armed law enforcement officers doing drug irradication and fugitive apprehension missions) for any reason. These safe practices you guys preach are good not only for pilots but for left/right seat passengers as well. Staying alive is after all our personal responsibility!
I'm glad to see you review one of Ryan's videos, I have been following him for several yrs. I never miss you guys videos and really like how you both have a high level of detail in your flight routines. Ryan has the best in cockpit flt routines I have found on youtube. Thanks for your great review of Ryan and all that both of you do for this community.
So happy you made this debrief of Ryan. I've been watching his videos for a long time but it's another level of understanding when you debrief and analyze everything he does correctly.
I was sure this was going to be another crash video. I am glad it wasn't . Watch the whole video. Nice to see a pilot making the right decisions. Thank you for showing us this.
I follow Ryan, he really knows his airplane and is very safety conscious in all aspects. He points out what happens if you don't plan ahead. Great Debrief and both great channels.
Absolutely fabulous pilot and a gem to the aircraft and safety community.
Also, I feel very strongly that anyone who does any solo flights should have some sort of flip switch system like Ryan's dash mounted system.
I'm so glad you highlighted Ryan and his channel. I've watched dozens of his vids and he really does present the best possible procedures for flying in the most primitive conditions. His narration is spot on allowing the viewer to understand all the thought processes that go into making dangerous flying safer. It would be a bonus if he (or you) were to analyze the crashes that happen out there. He mentions them but doesn't elaborate.
I'm so glad you did this. I've been following him the last few months and he seemed top-notch to me. I was hoping my non-pilot mind wasn't mistaken.
Ryan is a truly excellent pilot flying in some extremely challenging terrain - and weather, as this video shows. Some of the airstrips he lands at, regularly, would tax anyone, yet he takes them in stride thanks to his skill, his experience and his methodical approach. He doesn't take unnecessary risks; in PNG, unnecessary risks would be very likely to end up getting him killed.
What you can't see from this video is something he's mentioned in other videos of his: two villages as close as Narambi where he was trying to go and Simbari where he ended up might be only a few minutes apart by air, but is can take days to hike from one to another on the ground, up and down the mountains in the jungle. What Ryan and his fellow missionary pilots do is truly life-saving.
Thats so cool that Pilot Debrief is collabing with awesome channels like Missionary Bush Pilot and FlywithKay.
What a fantastic change in a report from you. I wasn't paying attention at first so I don't know if it was explained - but I was upset that this pilot was going to die. These stories are so interesting and educational - and I don't even fly.
Great vid!❤ Nice to watch someone do everything right! Thanks
Been watching Ryan for a while. You're right. i've seen other youtube pilots, but what struck me was how his situations (weather, runways, the unexpected) felt they were more common with general pilots (weekend warriors) like me. I like how Ryan explains the situation and talks about the different plans. Has help me think my cockpit management
I think it is commendable that there are these TH-cam channels where the pilot is setting a good example by demonstrating proper procedures and safety precautions like Ryan does in his videos. Considering the weather challenges he faces, I'd say he's got quite the set of balls to fly in those conditions, which I imagine are not uncommon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and this sort of information. Saves lives.
I'm impressed with his consistency. Even with perfect weather he will go through the routine to the full. I'd fly in his aircraft as a passenger any time not thinking twice about it. A true professional and safe pilot.
I agree with you although I think it's more down to skill and knowledge than "balls" with Ryan. Over the years Ryan has developed "Pilotage" which is a combination of understanding the weather and the terrain - it takes courage but it it is methodical and safe.
I watched a lot of Videos from Ryan. The way he manages his workload is amazing. He never seems to take risks he knows he can't pull off. Very skilled pilot.
II also watch Ryan's channel. I always thought it was a great channel. When I saw his picture and in the title that he "failed", I thought there was something wrong. Good to know this video was about a good "failure" 😄
Check lists and routine is so important. On any point of that checklist, you can have a diversion of attention wirh rectifying a small problem and immediately you are out of rhythm with next point. It is so important , saves a life.
I love Ryan's Channel. Thanks for highlighting it!
Ryan has an EXCELLENT channel and I highly recommend. Probably goes without saying, 'Don't try this at home' 🙂 I really love how he (and you) share more than just the moves, but the thought process behind the evaluations of conditions and the mission. I have done a bunch of flying like this, which requires a complete, honest knowledge of your personal skills and limitations, an intimate knowledge of the aircraft, a LOT of experience with meteorological conditions and trends, and a healthy dose of limits and when to bail.
I sit out at the end of our local runway and watch 172's making a clear approach barely in control, and think if they were flying my aircraft they would die, since they are barely competent flying a very easy to fly machine.
Whew! This entire video I was anxious/ afraid that Ryan had crashed. He’s such a pro pilot that losing him would be devastating. His chanel could be called “This is how I do it and stay alive” Anyhow, kudos Hoover and Ryan. Hoover you should go to Papua New Guinea and make a series in the right seat w/ Ryan. A tag team series would be very popular
I saw this one when it dropped. Ryan has always impressed TF out of me, been watching him for years. Dude knows his shiz and is like OCD about his prep, and I guess thats required to fly where he does.
I only recently found his channel, but I really like it. Very unique.
Thanks Hoover. You, Kay, Ryan, and Mentour Pilot have been some of my favorites over the past. It’s also nice how you compliment the other pilots on TH-cam that are doing it the right way. Keep up the excellent content!
Ryan is a great pilot, his attitude instils confidence, avoiding over-confidence.
I've watched every single one of Ryan's videos very carefully and he has a particular mind-set and "way" of doing things that is inspirational. I think that unless one's a bush-pilot of his caliber, there *IS* something to learn from him during every single flight/video of his.
Please could you review more of his flights; this was amazing, thank you.
I have watched his videos and enjoy how he conducts himself. Off field air strips can be extremely challenging.
Thanks for featuring Ryan! We are in the same mission. I did his tailwheel endorsement in our Super Cub last year. Great guy!
That's my kind of failure! Excellent analysis of what was done right! This kind of presentation will save lives.
It's actually so calming listening to the careful preparations, analysis, and decision making.
Not a pilot but the Buddy Check seems like an awesome tool!
Ryan always seemed like a premium pilot, great example and just a plain decent guy. You confirm my beliefs. I’ll never be a pilot, but the life lessons of flying have become the principles guiding my life: plan ahead, plan again, always look for safe landing spots, avoid short cuts and rushing through checklists, keep flying the plane no matter what and land safely. A good flight is one I walk home from. You two have guided me through a lot of on the ground situations. Thanks!
Anyone who flies, for several months, in the extremely challenging environment of Papua New Guinea, and is still alive….must be a GREAT pilot.
For that terrain, you must be some sort of religious dude who’s flying with Jesus.
Thank you, Hoover. Thank you Ryan..... I am learning so much about flying, especially small planes. Thanks again, Hoover for all your great videos....!
Love that channel. He’s so thorough and to fly in some of the conditions he deals with is very impressive.
I really appreciate your use of positive examples when you can, and contrasting them. Keep up the great work.
Good change of pace. Enjoyed it. Good job Ryan.
Hoover, I am not a pilot but have watch Ryan’s channel love the way he prepares himself. Ryan, 74 gear and yourself want to fly my family somewhere I now it would be done with professionalism! Thanks for your input!
Ryan is a really good pilot who follows check lists. Kudos
I have loved aviation since I was a kid. I’m 41 now. I am an aspiring pilot, but money has me on hold at the moment (wife and 4 kids)
I watch about every TH-cam channel there is about aviation, but Hoover’s channel has me coming back the most. Not only do I learn a lot about Aviation, but I learn a whole lot about what NOT to do and how to learn from other’s mistakes.
Thanks for all you do to teach people Hoover! Keep up the great work!
It is refreshing to see a conscientious pilot exercising discretion.
Single pilot, single engine, high terrain, marginal visual conditions, short runways, unpredictable wind. I salute this guy.
Proper, and I mean PROPER airmanship. Faultless.
He practices by showing the world what he's doing, good or bad. Like any pilot debrief. Except public.
Hello Hoover. I enjoy your videos. I’m not a pilot. I love watching and learning about aviation. Thank you for the entertaining and informative content
I have no idea what kind of pay Ryan receives for this, but I can safely say "it's not near enough" lol. Muy Cajones is what this takes and that's probably not enough at at times. Thanks for sharing.
They actually raise their own support to be there. You can learn more at MAF if interested. (Mission Aviation Fellowship)
Incredible airmanship. Thanks for the awesome video.
Ryan is probably one of the most professional and safe pilots out there. Always a pleasure to watch him work.
Ryan did a great job diverting to an alternate landing strip, the pressure of getting 4 passengers that have international flights the next few days is the source of taking risks, im glad Ryan had plan B. i was hoping for a safe ending...
I worry Ryan and all of us don't want to return totally to our start point. We mentally refuse to take a total lack of progress..... Ryan instead of going back to safe concrete strip did land at a 2nd grass strip, which is yes hour closer. But flukes happen on worst strips, hit a hole or mud and flips plane. That's a $1m plane, and to save an hour Ryan risked that.... He's smarter than me but we all have hidden bad habits. Option B was return back to home concrete pad and let them send photo of when the sky cleared up. Landing on bad strips is insane to me, potholes will flip a plane on tenth of second, so I honestly cringe when seeing them. I'd guess a flip will happen 1/10000 of landings, if land 200 times for 5 years that's a 1 in 10 chance. And half the time they do injure or kill. I'm totally guessing. Thank the Lord they now have photos and gps and weather sats... But instead of $1m plane they should maybe spend more $ to have concrete or asphalt fields..... I'm totally uninformed, I'm just speculating out of concern for the real weak point in this transport system...
On the other hand, the Quest Kodiak is a plane that is purpose-built to fly into these kinds of airfields and flipping is not as much a concern with proper soft-field landing technique. $1M is not at all enough to build as many concrete runways as MBP needs, so he’s better served by buying this powerful, bush-capable utility aircraft.
@@noonientrekdfaasd There is no chance those remote airstrips could be surfaced - there just isn't any money. Pilots often inspect the airstrips when they're on the ground to make sure they are as safe as possible and if they are deemed unsafe aircraft won't fly there - after all it's their lives at risk. The aircraft used are very capable in those conditions and the pilots are very skilled and experienced. I can see that for any one unfamilliar with PNG bush flying Ryan's flight seems risky - there is risk in everything we do truth be told and nothing would be done if we didn't accept that. I've followed Ryan for four years and he is probably the most risk aware person I've ever come across. Despite the impressions you may have got from the video he was flying very safely in very difficult conditions. In truth you have to fly like that to operate effectively in PNG - I only fly in simmulation and it's taken me years to be able to understand and master the methods, terrain and weather that pilots like Ryan face on a daily basis.
Human nature makes us feel if we buy best plane and pilots that deaths will be low. . . . But there's a reason 99.9% of passengers go to hard fields and not grass mud fields.. """"" General Aviation (US) 1 death in 64,000 hours = 7 years
Death in the next 1000 hours = 1.6%
83x as dangerous as commercial Aviation""""". So a normal small plane pilot flying 100p hours a year has 1.6% annual risk of death, 1 in 40. PNG probably is worse. Wow. That seems high.... If this is true then half of pilots of small planes die before retirement..... ACTUALLY THIS IS FOR ALL GENERAL AVIATION, amateurs included, so ok I can guess the pros on PNG are 10x better, so 1 in 400 risk of death yearly so 1 in 10 over career??. . . . . And no skill can help if plane hits pothole and flips in tenth of second..... I'm no expert but I'd bet asphalt fields would help a lot, to pave a parking lot is only $30000 so if spend half as much on plane can pave 20 strips??? I have no idea....
This is what we call a successful failure. Love the competency and professionalism. Your channel is so instructive. Good job all the way around.