That was remarkable. Awe-inspiring and beautiful. What a vital job to deliver to those distant communities. And the flying skills are amazing. The music was perfect,
An awe inspiring video, thanks for the effort in the production and allowing us to see this wonderful scenery . Such a versatile aircraft enabling people to keep touch with the world.
I feel like I'm living my own fantasy while watching your videos. Decades ago I this was my dream job. Life didn't take me in that direction but I'm glad I can live it virtually through your videos.
Just a typical day back in the 60s and 70s for Air America and CAT pilots. Landing strips like this were common all over northern Laos during the Secret War.
Back in 1978, Republic of Vietman, I was a flight engineer on a HH43B Kaman Huskie (rescue and recovery chopper) I was at that time stationed at Cham Ran Bay- My last mission I was a part of was one of these Pilatus PT6, they took off out Nha Trang just north of us and their engine fuel starved. They ditched in the South China Sea, just off the Beach at Cham Ran Bay. Two men lived to try it again...The next day I returned to my wife in the states. Wilber
It's my all-time favorite aircraft, spent 500hrs in them.. Always heard the legends of pilots bailing out, then later finding the plane landed fine in a field, unpiloted, cool if true (easy to believe)!.. THANKYOU for your service 🤙
@@bryanreeme8584 a question or 2.....I've heard they are a handful, I have no idea,, I this true? Was the transition to the porter taxing? Thank you for any information you care to share!
@@ronnieandpatriciamackinnon4958 I've never piloted one, & only landed in one a few times... I jumped from them, but our pilots loved them! ..I'm no pilot either, only flown what people let me 😁... most impressive aircraft though!
“Notice how many runways are located along the valleys” facetious indeed. Great video … and scary. As a passenger, I’d be cool as a cucumber- if heavily sedated.
Hey Peter! I've done some flying in backcountry NZ in the southern island on a C185. Absolutely loved it. Would be amazing to do Ag flying in such a beautiful land. Thanks for your message, keep well!
Beautiful country, magnificent filming, fantastic music, and masterful flying. Thank you! I wonder what life is like for the people that live there. I hope their lives are filled with joy.
Hi David Lee, the name David Williams does not ring a bell right now. I went in and out of 20 alternate only to repair a grounded airplane.Never stayed overnight. The same at 272, in with the 1st airplane and out with the last back to Vientiane. In Luang Prabang, I stayed there for 3 years. Nice place to visit
@@APilotsHome well keep up the videos. I am a pilot in the US: love my job, but there is true freedom and skill displayed in your work and you get to experience a side of aviation most will never know. Fly safe!
Brother, you got some mad piloting skills there. I would love to know a little bit more about the aircraft you’re flying. So have you made a video about the type of aircraft you’re flying?
There are usually tailwinds when landing in mountain strips due to the anabatic winds. If the component is to high, say 10 kts, then we don't land. Our avionics are smart enough to tell us the wind direction and speed. thanks for the great question!
@@APilotsHome when you were landing on the incline. You mentioned hope I make it to the top? Just when you were 20 meters or so from the top, I thought I heard the engine rev up in speed to make it up the hill?
Just discovered your incredible channel. Absolutely amazing views, and in 4k too. Love the music in this one. Can't wait to see more! Have you ever stayed overnight in one of those villages? Would be interesting to see what life is like for them and understand what your flights mean to them.
Hey! Thanks so much for the message. More vids will come. I never had the chance to stay over in a village since we have busy schedules sometimes but it's on my bucket list!
It would be nice to see a full journey vlog in parts. Arrival Stay Departure ( possibly not the same day) Thank you for the efforts. May God bless your journeys 🙏💐😊
Pure flying visuals, no theatrics. As a pilot, I can feel myself in his seat. Thanks.
The Porter is the "GOAT" !
The skill to land safely and depart from that location is nothing less than highest level !
Thank you Glenn! Cameras never make it justice. I'm happy you could see the real difficulty of landing on a runway of this sort. Cheers!
Taking off seems a lot easier.
Naa its easy
No worries there M8, you'd started to work at 150 mts😅
@@jlinkous05 Yes. These aircrafts are designed to fly... For landing: speed is the key (like often).
I imagine how special should be for that people each day the plane arrive to that place. The kids would be in awe of that event
It's indeed the event of the day!
The _mighty mighty_ Pilatus Porter PC-6 ! Great video, Dude.
the best job in the world!!!
Just a few days in and this channel has become my one and only source of happiness. Thank you.
What a great job!
Beats the heck out of working at Walmart.
Thats some real flying. Wonderfull skills. 😍
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful! Bless you for supporting these people in such a rugged area of the world.
Nice aeroplane and nice flying. LOVE the Porter. That long nose! Is because engine so light. STOL. CAVU skies!
Your music gives me vibes. Nice work!
Such beauty..... Thank you for taking us along. May all your journeys be as beautiful and safe as this one.
Thanks so much Patrick. Really appreciate your words 🙏
Astonishingly beautiful! Well filmed, good music, and excellent execution! You’d make a good carrier pilot.
Mind, Mountain, Machine. Master mountain Pilot. Thanks for taking the time to share your unique skills my friend and God bless You all.
Thanks so much Space1Commander! Really appreciate your words 🙏 GBY too!
Gorgeous... u Just did a Hollywood movie righ there bro! Cheers
Thanks Nelson! Really appreciate your feedback. It motivates me to do more. Cheers!
Great job, great pilot, great plane. I'd have another pint of this porter!'
Too great video. Love from Vietnam!
Well done .... ❤. Music is soothing , camera and skill in this mountain terrain amazing
Excellent pilot work!
That was remarkable. Awe-inspiring and beautiful. What a vital job to deliver to those distant communities. And the flying skills are amazing. The music was perfect,
Thank you so much Mark. Really appreciate your words 🙏😊
Great flying. Super video and love the sound track👍👍👍👍👍
smooth, just flew it right on there
An awe inspiring video, thanks for the effort in the production and allowing us to see this wonderful scenery . Such a versatile aircraft enabling people to keep touch with the world.
Thanks so much John! Appreciate your words so much 🙏
Total respect for trhe pilot.
Just beautiful country...privilege to be a pilot there...God bless you....❤
That was cool. No nonsense jabbering. Just cool singing and beautiful scenery. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Your comment motivates me to do more. Appreciate it 🙏👍 cheers!
Superfilm, thx.
Andre!!! epic dude you're killing it
Yooo bro! Miss ya!
Thanks for the vid. Love that aircraft. Amazing place.
Glad you enjoyed it
unreal - and that lady was singing exactly what I was thinking - uncanny!
Stunning video
Well worth watching! Thanks!
☕here u go.Pls help yourself. Great video btw
Very nicely done! Best online coffee I've ever had! 😂 Cheers Terry!
Wow so beautiful!
What a wonderful video! Great work. Many Happy Landings, Always!
Bless you brother for what you do to help supply these villages...
I feel like I'm living my own fantasy while watching your videos. Decades ago I this was my dream job. Life didn't take me in that direction but I'm glad I can live it virtually through your videos.
Thanks so much Edward. I'm happy that my videos are able to transmit that to you. There will be more coming 🙏
Great video and even better pilotage.
Thanks so much 👍🙏 cheers!
Beautiful videos! Subscribed.
Simply love ❤your videos from Buffalo New York USA 🇺🇸
Just a typical day back in the 60s and 70s for Air America and CAT pilots. Landing strips like this were common all over northern Laos during the Secret War.
You forgot the CAS pilots
@@rolandlustenberger5249 Yes definitely the CAS pilots too! i.e. - The late Dave Khouba.
Heroin is one helluva drug
Interesting that you mentioned David Kouba. I have been working with him in Laos
@@rolandlustenberger5249 That is wonderful. In what capacity?
Cool vid mate, thanks 👌
Excellent video. Awesome piloting skills. Hats off to you.
Back in 1978, Republic of Vietman, I was a flight engineer on a HH43B Kaman Huskie (rescue and recovery chopper) I was at that time stationed at Cham Ran Bay- My last mission I was a part of was one of these Pilatus PT6, they took off out Nha Trang just north of us and their engine fuel starved. They ditched in the South China Sea, just off the Beach at Cham Ran Bay. Two men lived to try it again...The next day I returned to my wife in the states. Wilber
It's my all-time favorite aircraft, spent 500hrs in them.. Always heard the legends of pilots bailing out, then later finding the plane landed fine in a field, unpiloted, cool if true (easy to believe)!.. THANKYOU for your service 🤙
@@bryanreeme8584 You’re welcome, I’d do it all over again. Wilber
@@bryanreeme8584 a question or 2.....I've heard they are a handful, I have no idea,, I this true? Was the transition to the porter taxing?
Thank you for any information you care to share!
@@ronnieandpatriciamackinnon4958 I've never piloted one, & only landed in one a few times... I jumped from them, but our pilots loved them! ..I'm no pilot either, only flown what people let me 😁... most impressive aircraft though!
Haha,thank you,,500 hrs in them u said,,I assumed piloting!!
Fabulous scenery! Great flying (landing)!
“Notice how many runways are located along the valleys” facetious indeed.
Great video … and scary. As a passenger, I’d be cool as a cucumber- if heavily sedated.
Cool one mate
Thank you abang! I didn't know you had a channel. Subscribed :)))
@@APilotsHome haha still amateur brother
What a treat of a video. Made my day. Life is awesome.
Beautifully done! Makes me want to land on a mountain!
Thanks from India for this humanitarian service.
What a well made film, beautiful shots, excellent flying.
Thanks so much for that!
those pilots are not joke, risking their life in highly mountain to serve majestic papua 🇮🇩
Thank you for your words Gabrian 🙏 Salam
Holey moley that introduction is like a soothing dream.
Thanks Knut! Means a lot coming from you!
Other than the unusual music, great video
Stunning! You got to love what you are doing!
Great job! Not much margin for error there. That place looks spectacular. It must be great flying there every day.
Hey Donald. Thank you! I never get bored!
My Father had Rowley Aviation in Canterbury NZ and you'd make a great Ag pilot!
Hey Peter! I've done some flying in backcountry NZ in the southern island on a C185. Absolutely loved it. Would be amazing to do Ag flying in such a beautiful land. Thanks for your message, keep well!
awesome flying :) All the best. Be safe
Thanks so much Henderson!
keep dropping these vids mate ,your living my dream thanx.👍
Will do👍 Thanks so much 🙏
Beautiful country, magnificent filming, fantastic music, and masterful flying. Thank you!
I wonder what life is like for the people that live there. I hope their lives are filled with joy.
beatiful nature, great & nice flight
Beautiful views, wonderful music, great flying.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🙏
You can landing to the kitchen table with Pilatus Porter!
Thank you for your service capf. Much respect. Jesus bless you. safe fligth
Pilot killer stuff…
Hopefully less and less often!
Incredible video once again!
When the aircraft next returns to this airstrip, would the pilot please bring a few pairs of sandals?
Haha why's that? 🤣
That's crazy man. Heart in the mouth job that was!
Epic ending with great choose of music and image composition. Awesome!
Thanks so much 🙏 really appreciate your words
love your music , so soothing and relaxing
What a cool gig 👍🏼
Thank you sir for making these videos with amazing and calm music.
Thanks Lord Jesus For This Land. I Hope Blessing This Land. West Papua!
Hi David Lee, the name David Williams does not ring a bell right now. I went in and out of 20 alternate only to repair a grounded airplane.Never stayed overnight. The same at 272, in with the 1st airplane and out with the last back to Vientiane.
In Luang Prabang, I stayed there for 3 years. Nice place to visit
So beautiful!
twin departure flight
Jeeeeeesh. That’s a tight landing my GOD! Amazing work
Thanks Mike 🙏👍
Love the music.
I’m in awe of your flying. Big thanks for the video.
Thank so much! Really appreciate your feedback 🙏 cheers!
@@APilotsHome well keep up the videos. I am a pilot in the US: love my job, but there is true freedom and skill displayed in your work and you get to experience a side of aviation most will never know. Fly safe!
Will do! Safe flying GRB. My dream is to move to the US one day! Thanks again for your kind messages 🙏👍
Amazing flying
How wonderful is this. Thank you for giving us. It is a work of art.
Simply gorgeous.
Very beautiful video! Thanks! Очень красивое видео! Спасибо!
You're very welcome sir🙏
Thanx for the memories and a great musical score. A nice approach and landing too.
Superb flying.
Thank you Nimrod!
You have great taste in music! amazing video! thanks for sharing
Thanks so much Victor!!!!!
Brother, you got some mad piloting skills there. I would love to know a little bit more about the aircraft you’re flying. So have you made a video about the type of aircraft you’re flying?
Juste magnifique, la VRAIE, la VERITABLE aviation.
Very skillful pilot ❤
Amazing stol strip. What if a tail wind whips up?
There are usually tailwinds when landing in mountain strips due to the anabatic winds. If the component is to high, say 10 kts, then we don't land. Our avionics are smart enough to tell us the wind direction and speed. thanks for the great question!
Que bello bello esa pista entre esas cerranias y montañas
The Porter is in a class all it's own with the things it can do. Is this airplane still uncertified in the US?
It's an amazing machine. I don't know the answer to that but there are a few models registered in the US.
Epic flight Sir into such remote country, thank you for your time
Great pleasure Blair. Thanks for your comment!
Watched again. LOVE THE MUSIC. Did I hear you as you approached top of hill have to “gun it” to get to the level part?
Thanks Bruce! Appreciate you watching it again! Don't really understand the question. Could you write it differently?
@@APilotsHome when you were landing on the incline. You mentioned hope I make it to the top? Just when you were 20 meters or so from the top, I thought I heard the engine rev up in speed to make it up the hill?
Thanks to your flying skills which bring civilization to some of the remotest locations on the planet.
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Charles 🙏👍 cheers man!
Thank you for what you do ! GOD Bless .
God bless you too 🙏
WOW, stunning in every aspect !!!!
Thanks so much Tim!
Just discovered your incredible channel. Absolutely amazing views, and in 4k too. Love the music in this one. Can't wait to see more!
Have you ever stayed overnight in one of those villages? Would be interesting to see what life is like for them and understand what your flights mean to them.
Hey! Thanks so much for the message. More vids will come. I never had the chance to stay over in a village since we have busy schedules sometimes but it's on my bucket list!
It would be nice to see a full journey vlog in parts.
Arrival
Stay
Departure ( possibly not the same day)
Thank you for the efforts. May God bless your journeys 🙏💐😊