WARNING! Stressful Rain Storms AHEAD

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  • Flying in Bad weather, going in and out of VFR-IFR-VFR, can get stressful quickly. On this pilot flight vlog I take you out to a jungle airstrip in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Half way there I encounter a rain storm and have to make the decision if I should proceed, or turn back.
    Whether you are a seasoned pilot, student pilot and wanting to learn to fly, or an avid SIM pilot, I think you will enjoy this cockpit view flight vlog into some of the most dangerous airports in the world.
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  • @jgrm4443
    @jgrm4443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'll be flying as passenger in any aircraft you're the pilot. Great personality.

  • @Miller78rc
    @Miller78rc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I love how you talk your way thru what you're doing and why. I have no piloting experience and I'm understanding just about everything you're explaining. It's fascinates me. God bless you brother.

    • @lorimendes9673
      @lorimendes9673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enfrenta todos os desafios...

    • @emmettmusa1808
      @emmettmusa1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      instablaster...

    • @brandonseibers4052
      @brandonseibers4052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree you know your job/task and I commend for your composer

  • @space1commander
    @space1commander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was a good decision to call it a day Ryan. Some times our brain tells to push it a little bit more, but that is when we can get in trouble. Stay safe my Amigo.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes you're right. It's easy to convince yourself that it is okay to bend your own limits.

  • @marcs990
    @marcs990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great real world flying. This is the kind of place that you actually earn youre stripes. Nicely done ✅

  • @flanerpete2040
    @flanerpete2040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, Ryan. Would enjoy seeing more of this change-of-pace format included with your normal excellent videos. Good to see some of the local population in the places you fly.

  • @edwardlacy4718
    @edwardlacy4718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demonstration of procedure during difficult weather conditions. Safety, safety and safe landing. See you tomorrow.

  • @jp2823
    @jp2823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are definitely in my top 3 flying channels. Your content is always on point and excellent. Great risk management in that one! I also like your humbleness. Solid single pilot flight. thx Ryan!

  • @adriankirk4644
    @adriankirk4644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool under what seems to be pretty scary conditions. Well done.

  • @ulfnowotny01
    @ulfnowotny01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very instructional! Thank you for sharing!

  • @nevillecreativitymentor
    @nevillecreativitymentor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the Vlog. Very informative experience.
    Just subscribed to your channel.

  • @ludovicbiteau4285
    @ludovicbiteau4285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interresting and instructive video thanks.
    I was wondering, how do you attach your camera under the tail ?

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a replacement inspection panel with a gopro mount bolted to it.

  • @DanielAlley
    @DanielAlley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be safe. Easy does it.

  • @markbailey6051
    @markbailey6051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did good cap, you can fly me because I see you are very compataint.

  • @alan30189
    @alan30189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You take being “cool as a cucumber” to a whole new level!
    Do they not have very good weather forecasting equipment on the island? I wouldn’t have even gone, unless it was predicted to be clear.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You learn to take what you get here....unless is really stormy, then you just stay home. This particular day is was just some rain, no heavy turbulence and lighting. I stay out of that kind of weather.

    • @bluepvp900
      @bluepvp900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A quick check of the Wikipedia page was enlightening. I would be very surprised if they had good weather forecasting equipment. They expect that there are un-contacted people living there, 70 to 80 percent of the population lives outside of cities, and they're generally cited as being behind the rest of the world in every category, often as the very last on Earth.

    • @_the_dare_devil_
      @_the_dare_devil_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@bluepvp900 Well, my brother once went there (he's a contractor doing some work on ships), he told me that as soon as they got out of the ship and went to some kind of a village/city, all the traffic/people stopped and started staring at them.
      Literally the whole village stopped, people walking, people riding scooters - they all stopped.
      By brother and his crew wanted to eat something / have some beer, then went to a *restaurant*, they ordered some food and... on the floor they saw rats running between tables - it turned out to be a daily thing there.
      That was one of the places (besides Africa) when he did not feel comfortable and most of the time he spend on a ship (normally when the ship is docked he travels and visits places with his buddies).

  • @josephbeattie5525
    @josephbeattie5525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great decision captain.

  • @stanfocht1764
    @stanfocht1764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you determine minimum fuel? Destination+Alternate+45minutes?

  • @FirstLastOne
    @FirstLastOne 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am used to "rain in the plane" on commercial flights but this is a tad more concerning.

  • @Hitman2679
    @Hitman2679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    29:07 did it just leak in the cabin?

  • @ljdmanxfella5793
    @ljdmanxfella5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *At **24:18**. You just know things are getting a little twitchy when a pilot removes his sunglasses! I'm confused on two issues though. Why are you so worried, and ultimately decide to abort and RTB because of (what appears to be) just a little light rain and some cloud cover? And secondly, why do you have such minimal fuel levels, knowing the weather conditions at your destination, prior to take-off? Not a criticism. I'm just curious. Thanks.*

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weather her in PNG changes all the time, and changes pretty quickly. I had a good report when I left Hoskins, but in the 35 min flight, the weather went south. It was hard to tell from the video, but there was a heavy line of rain over top of the runway and even just 1 mile away, I could not see the airstrip. Here in PNG, weather moves pretty quickly, but on this day it didn't. I landed at my return destination with 320 lbs of fuel which is one hour reserve. That is above PNG regulation because I had a good weather report before returning.

    • @ljdmanxfella5793
      @ljdmanxfella5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MissionaryBushPilot Ah, I get it now. Thanks very much for taking time out to answer my questions. Good luck and best wishes for the future.

  • @enestahirozan
    @enestahirozan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    only one engine plane is scray to me.

    • @alvaro2338
      @alvaro2338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is a PT 6......dependable engine 😁

    • @johnh8493
      @johnh8493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look up Vmc rolls, multi engine planes are, in some ways, scarier!

  • @stephenburnage7687
    @stephenburnage7687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun fact: Did you know Papua New Guinea is the most ethnically diverse country on the planet (as measured by number of different languages spoken)?

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, there are over 800 different languages. there are 7 in the 30 square mile valley we live in.

  • @buckbuchanan5849
    @buckbuchanan5849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What entity pays for all the air support and logistics? Thanks for posting!

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The missionaries I fly for pays for the flights I do, or I'd it's commercial work, who ever hired the plane

    • @buckbuchanan5849
      @buckbuchanan5849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Missionary Bush Pilot That is outstanding. Enjoy your channel, and your skill in that Kodiak. Hello from Texas, U.S.A

  • @helmuthschultes9243
    @helmuthschultes9243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    A wise pilot remains a live pilot. Good judgement essential to have a long career.

    • @andysmall2864
      @andysmall2864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @alieninsurgent My dad was a Vulcan pilot - he told me the exact same thing back in the 60s :-)

    • @arthurvilain7270
      @arthurvilain7270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tammyhefner8971 That and "Better be on the ground wishing you were in the air, than be in the air wishing you stayed on the ground."

    • @danielrazulay
      @danielrazulay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @alieninsurgent chuck yeager disagrees

    • @zippymax1
      @zippymax1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielrazulay There are pilots, and there are gods--and Yeager is the latter.

    • @donnawright5218
      @donnawright5218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yy

  • @mcoxon1
    @mcoxon1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    You show professionalism and great judgement not falling prey to temptation to push limits. A find example to all of us. I love your VOLG!

  • @Preview43
    @Preview43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Watching liquids drip down over your life-saving electronics is always an exciting adventure. Well done!

  • @mikecleveland7453
    @mikecleveland7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Several very good things you're doing: excellent situational awareness, continuous verbal engagement, discussing plans, not allowing yourself to get sucked in to "just give it a look" philosophy, diverting when you reach min fuel rather than the "creeping decision point". One of the best things you are doing is verbally discussing plans. If you're talking then you're thinking ahead and planning well. If you stop talking you're probably behind the plane and becoming tunnel visioned which is dangerous. Very well done.

  • @grahammacaulay6162
    @grahammacaulay6162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really enjoyed watching your VLOG. I have just retired after 41 years flying in the military and civil and was impressed with your professional approach! Years ago I did think about about flying for MAF, but the expression 'many are called, but few are chosen' was very apt. Safe flying and God bless you.

  • @ppgairo
    @ppgairo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    When the windscreen started leaking I knew it was not gonna happen, love watching this and love the commentary learnt alot. Safe flying wantok, yu wanpla fit man stret👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kschoolc
    @kschoolc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    As a student pilot this is a very valuable lesson in staying safe and knowing when to call it off. Really love the explanation as you go along.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glad it was helpful Keith

    • @Biggles2498
      @Biggles2498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got into trouble in 1992 for flying an ILS Runway 26) into Bournemouth (Hurn) Airport in bad weather on just a PPL because I didn't want to divert to Southampton as landing fees cost a fortune ! I landed safely though with my heart pounding !

    • @alabastardmasterson
      @alabastardmasterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Biggles2498 a pound of flesh

  • @gregd4431
    @gregd4431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I was taught their are two types of pilots. Old pilots and bold pilots.
    There are no old bold pilots.

    • @mrdarklight
      @mrdarklight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And there are definitely no old, bold, gold pilots.

    • @cessnadriver9885
      @cessnadriver9885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes but what about Bob Hoover

    • @patrickmollohan3082
      @patrickmollohan3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cessnadriver9885
      I use to see Mr. Hoover every year at the Latrobe, PA airshow. He flew a plane called a "shrike commander". It looked like something a business owner would fly himself to meetings in. It sure as hell did not look like an acrobatic airplane!! Well...Mr. Hoover made that airplane his bitch..lol!!!
      The tricks and maneuvers he did in that plane just didnt seem possible!! Its like he laughed at gravity instead of just defying it. There was NOTHING that he couldn't do in an airplane.
      But truth be told, I would guarantee that he knew all about and practiced Aviation Safety standards. Even when you fly aerobatic like he did, if he started a maneuver and everything wasn't right...I bet the farm he would stop his performance and land that plane. But his skill level was just indescribable!! I grew up in a good era.🙂

    • @blackhawks81H
      @blackhawks81H 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chuck Yeager would like to call your bluff.

    • @robharris1344
      @robharris1344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Famous saying! But not really accurate based purely on perceived boldness. Experience allowed Gene Cernan to land on the moon but also allowed him to be complacent in his little Cessna and have a Runway incursion. What was more dangerous or Bold, moon landing or taxing to the other end of the airfield? Doing stupid things on purpose or pushing obvious limits is, of course, what that saying is all about but it can happen anyone I think.🍻😁

  • @ralwoe
    @ralwoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm glad you didn't succumb to "get-there-itis". As with driving, most road accidents occur the last few miles to your destination.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yup, I don't get paid enough to risk it, and it's always a perfect day to fly the very next day 😁

    • @placidbeach
      @placidbeach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would imagine what's really really really tough is if you have a medical emergency flight into a remote village location. It's got to be mentally tough not to make a last minute decision to move the edge of the envelope to save a life.

  • @nbrettoner
    @nbrettoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It's really good to be with you on this short trip, as you talk and fly us through the decisions necessarily made for safe flying. Far more interesting than just white knuckles no words and confusion. Thanks Ryan for yet another well shared informative fascinating real-world experience. :)

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Good to hear. Yeah, I've seen other flight channels, and it's just droning for 20 mins with the same camera angle, with no voice over. I get bored after about 10 seconds. So , its good to hear you enjoy it.

    • @piscesDRB
      @piscesDRB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      About 15 years ago on holiday in Borneo (my licence was just PPL) I flew in the area with an ex air force pilot. Your composure at such a work rate flying solo amazes me! Respect!

    • @pappybo49
      @pappybo49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ryan, I’ve been stowed away on most flights since you started your channel. Sometimes I’m worn out at the end of the flight but I’m never disappointed. Good 👍 job. Thanks.

  • @nandomercy1
    @nandomercy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I would love to see a video where you explain how you ended up flying in that country. Your pilot journey

    • @turanatomeko
      @turanatomeko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has you have to scroll through his many videos though

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Wow. That sure was a lot of rain! 😲Glad you made it out safely. Youur camera work made me feel I was right there in the cockpit alongside you. Thrilling. 👏

  • @notwhereyouthink
    @notwhereyouthink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Never apologise for an abort captain, there's so much 3-bars and even 4-bars can learn from this. Solid judgement and not a hint of 'Gethereitis' which has killed so many pilots over the years.

  • @rankingpow7084
    @rankingpow7084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great example of how you need to judge as a pilot and decide when not to land and keep the safety first! professional pilot!

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You can't have the "get theretious" and have a long life

  • @richbran10
    @richbran10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ryan, change the vid's title, it ended VERY well! The only comment I would have is (You yourself wanted to depart early, and I could hear in Yr voice the disappointment) is that leaving at noon in the tropics is risky. I wonder if MAF has different "commercial" rules than a "real" commercial company would have. From the onset the chance of getting there was minimal, but it might also have been that the pressure to get there was high, like picking up a sick passenger, so it was worth the 2 hours attempt(added to the 4 hours spent to bring the brake line...).
    (Retired airline CPT, mostly on B747, but have always been active in GA and still know to appreciate working as single pilot in conditions that You encounter in PNG)

  • @kenlyneham4105
    @kenlyneham4105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Another great flight.
    This one brings back even better memories, especially when you flew over Kimbe.
    I worked in Kimbe in 1969 and all that there was then, was a small tin shed for a store and a dirt track for a main road that ended at the Dagi River. Once there, we had to swim across the river if the boat was on the other side. Invariably it was.
    Today of course, there is a bridge. Kimbe is halfway between Cape Hoskins and Talasea. I preferred Talasea over Hoskins to do the shopping. The airstrip in Hoskins was just grass, with an open tin shed as a terminal. Talasea strip was about the same.
    Lukim yu.

  • @Blackwater_Jack
    @Blackwater_Jack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This channel convinced me to buy FS 2020. Just finished the DL, now heading to NZ to start my new career as a bush pilot.

  • @gulabjamun173
    @gulabjamun173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man that takes guts to fly out in isolated areas with weather like that. Love your content!

  • @MathsatBondiBeach
    @MathsatBondiBeach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This demonstrates how cognitively demanding flying is and how judgement under pressure can be affected if you haven't planned things ahead of time. Not a pilot but looked like the right decision to me. Thanks for the insights.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It definitely helps to brief what you are going to do way ahead of time if things to do pan out as planned.

    • @DANCINGERN
      @DANCINGERN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are you not employing windshield wipers on the plane? Do not tell me this plane is not equipted with windshield wipers?????

    • @zache86
      @zache86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DANCINGERN Wipers wouldn't really help with a prop out front. If he's doing 90 kias, then the rain is hitting the windscreen at around 105knots. Think about that in terms of you driving 70 mph in hard rain, wipers do nothing. In the bigger jets with wipers, it's a flat windscreen that doesn't allow the water to bead off like the Kodiak. There are other reasons as well if we get into IFR flying etc... where looking outside is pointless.

  • @miksal26
    @miksal26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As someone who has lost a brother in an air accident in PNG, I’m reminded of the unforgiving nature of that part of the world . I also recall the loss of the Bandierante when caught in a similar situation while attempting an approach to Hoskins back in the 80’s. Safe flying and good landings to you. Cheers from Down South.

  • @formerblueberet5621
    @formerblueberet5621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    when you have to call it you call it at the end of the day its your life ( plus passengers ) plain and simple good call !

  • @paulineulicny7252
    @paulineulicny7252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I got into this situation, flying into Buffalo, from Youngstown Ohio, as a new pilot with @ 35 hrs. Called the tower, told them I was a new pilot, asked for help....I had flown from Youngstown at nite, via radio beams, no problem, but being in dense fog another matter. Tower was helpful, told me to turn 180, and exit fog....

  • @paulbowker2665
    @paulbowker2665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is really so cool, and such a smart decision to not attempt the landing. Go for it another day. Reality served up in a decisive way. No regrets. Just smart. Five stars!

  • @StephenRomary
    @StephenRomary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Really enjoy your flights and the details you give. Would love to see some close up views of the gauges and switch action during start up and flight, you know with a dedicated camera if you have it. But yes, I know the editing involved with these. Thanks...fly safe!

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have some more camera's on the way. WHen I get more, I will add that in for sure.

  • @eccaecca15
    @eccaecca15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great decision making and situational awareness. One of the best pieces of advice I received from an old pilot is never back yourself into a corner, always have an “out” which you are clearly already aware of. The first slice of Swiss cheese in the video was the damaged brake line which created a delay which led to a later arrival at destination when afternoon weather is an issue. Last line of defence was a good decision to turn back and try again tomorrow. Enjoyed it.

  • @megathumper777
    @megathumper777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Good call, we will be able to watch many more landings in the future

  • @johnmajcher5726
    @johnmajcher5726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Quote from Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, "Pilot's Lament: Blue sky above me. Runway behind me. A tenth of a second ago." Brilliant flying.

  • @vn3801
    @vn3801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    After watching this flying a plane is an extremely demanding job - respect !

  • @ssdirk
    @ssdirk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good....God the God given knowledge pilots have to have is beyond crazy. They are indeed a special breed and I mean that in the best of ways....

  • @Flightstar
    @Flightstar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This doesn't end well?? That would be a fact if you splattered yourself on a hill side, but returning to base from a rained out destination is just another day.

    • @Biggles2498
      @Biggles2498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is also courtesy to let ATC know you are aborting landing at destination airfield/airport to avoid any confusion.

    • @nasdaqdjitraders
      @nasdaqdjitraders 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not a control airport, there is no ATC.

    • @nasdaqdjitraders
      @nasdaqdjitraders 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Controlled airport, is what I meant to say.

    • @democracyforall
      @democracyforall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what is the max speed this aircraft can do?

    • @howardsilverstein5537
      @howardsilverstein5537 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nasdaqdjitraders morning

  • @roofortuyn
    @roofortuyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Leaking windshield... o_o
    I ain't a pilot or avionics tech, but isn't that dangerous with your electric instruments?

  • @ralphrich5188
    @ralphrich5188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Much better video than one of perfect conditions. Good to see a pro deciding on safety Sometimes it is too easy push ahead because you don't want to "chicken out",,,,,,,,, Get There itis

  • @sisgp123
    @sisgp123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Used to love that type of flying, did a lot in the Caribbean, none of that fancy glass stuff in my day though LOL

  • @kschoolc
    @kschoolc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    As a student pilot this is a very valuable lesson in staying safe and knowing when to call it off.

  • @BLACKMONGOOSE13
    @BLACKMONGOOSE13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks for watching he says through a leaky windshield. Gangster.

    • @maximan4363
      @maximan4363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did laugh about that, I've never had rain that hard it's broken the seals on my windscreen! Ryan handled with style though - Yeah never mind! LMAO. The turbulence didn't seem that bad though, so Ryan you looked like you picked your way through that monster really nicely - ain't no way I'm flying though that!!

  • @giterdunpete
    @giterdunpete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Using your map and flight lines I was able to locate your landing strip by switching from flightradar24 to google maps. So had you been able to land I would switch between your vlog and google maps to see just where you were. It seems that strip sits on a bit of a ridge top. Anyway great call and will watch next attempt.

  • @robadams5799
    @robadams5799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's better to take off late than to be "The Late Missionary Bush Pilot."

  • @Biggles2498
    @Biggles2498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I did my Instrument Rating many years ago I found that the prop wash from a single engine aircraft would clear the windscreen rain droplets much better than a light twin. Anybody agree ?

  • @MrStrangers187
    @MrStrangers187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have the best job in the world well done Sir n ty 👏.😍🎞🎥🎙and the information you given📋I will be 👁👀😁👍

  • @AverageDaveVideos
    @AverageDaveVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Randomly came to this video - very interesting to watch. I really appreciate the level of detail communicated. I am not a stranger to aviation, but no pilot that's for sure, even still so many variables to account for! Incredible!

  • @itbites7972
    @itbites7972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Surely a tough call. I commend your level-headedness. Good decision. I like simple rules like: If I can't see the runway, I go back. I never bend the simple rules. That way, I am going off a decision that I made with the benefit of time, in less-stressful conditions and without the confounding and ever-variable value-based pressures that can cause you to erode the margins of safety that keep you alive. Good to see your decision process didn't include a valuation of the negative impact of turning around. In hind-sight, it turns out that if you don't walk away from a decision that was a bit of a gamble, the value of whatever gain you were pursuing wasn't worth it.

  • @rachelwheeler309
    @rachelwheeler309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm glad you are being careful. In the 11 years I lived in PNG we lost 3 missionary pilots I knew. Emergency medical evacuations and getting missionary kids home for the holidays were two of the times when pilots often took risks. I remember one time it rained non-stop for 2 weeks. My brother and sister got as far as the next station and ended up spending the holidays there. The pilot tried so many times to get them home. We loved his efforts but I wish he hadn't taken so many risks. He lost his life a while later. Maybe his kids would still have a dad if he had been more careful.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very true. a good reminder

    • @pcfire0364
      @pcfire0364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sadly that's true. I spent many years bush flying Cessna 207s and 208s in Alaska. Most the guys at my company I flew with are gone. I know 8 who have been killed...mostly VFR into IMC and CFIT....one was bootlegging it in the clouds and hit another aircraft doing the same thing. I got out of there eventually and went to the airlines. Those who stayed up there will either move on...or die....you don't retire from Alaska bush flying..statistically you won't make it that long.

    • @mikel9567
      @mikel9567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Michael Jones You might want to educate yourself on what the missions do. Yes, they bring religion but they don't force it. If it weren't for the missions many of these villages wouldn't exist. You blame the colonial missions for destroying cultures and forcing religion onto people, yet these cultures are still very much alive and well. You can have culture and religion. You sir, have a very narrow minded and ignorant view and quite frankly disrespectful attitude.

    • @rachelwheeler309
      @rachelwheeler309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Michael Jones
      A lot of people in the West have believed the lie of the Noble Savage. When you have grown up from babyhood as I did amongst the people you see a more realistic picture. In the animistic belief system, evil spirits are an everyday concern. When you believe the evil spirits can physically kill you and take the lives of your children, there is a continual fear in the community. People avoid showing much affection to their children for fear of making the spirits jealous for example. Malnutrition, iodine and iron deficiency was a big problem. Missionaries brought hope. They brought medicine. They worked with the people to create a written version of their language and taught them to read, thereby preserving languages that would by now be lost. Imagine if you could discover a loving power stronger than the evil spirits that could set you free to have a forgiving, loving community without fear and the continual revenge killings. My father and mother sacroficed 40 years of their life not to lord it over the people but to bring them hope and healing and to teach them to value their language and the aspects of their culture that were worth keeping. It wasn't my dad who destroyed the place in the end. It was the international conglomerates with their relentless search for oil and gold who tore the community apart. War broke out between two tribes over rights to the gold. Our faithful missionary pilot risked his life flying in again and again to get as many fleeing villagers out as possible. His last flight out he and the plane very nearly got hacked to pieces by axes. When my father was finally able to return his heart was broken. Almost everything had shut down. No school, no radio, no inter-tribal sport, hospital staff being attacked and most villagers hiding in the jungle. Drug runners had been through and alcohol had come in. Meanwhile it is the drug runners, alcohol businesses and international oil and mineral companies who get wealthy and the missionaries keep taking the flak. I believe you owe an apology.

    • @djackman4229
      @djackman4229 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rachelwheeler309 Thank you for explaining that. I think you are owed an apology too.

  • @maxjasmine
    @maxjasmine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Imagine being a pilot on WW2 and having to navigate in those conditions.

  • @elimarcaelimarca4040
    @elimarcaelimarca4040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice to see you added maps to this video...good job! Thank you

  • @flyingdutchmanwa
    @flyingdutchmanwa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love how he verbally goes through the emergency checklist during taxi in case something goes wrong before being airborne or right after.
    I'm an SEL pilot and have frankly never done that! Learned something here. Thanks!

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you got something useful out of it.

    • @PaulGarthAviation
      @PaulGarthAviation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't remember being advised do doing that either. Mind you, I was last PIC in 1998. Maybe there are new standards now. For other TH-cam pilots (Private and Commercial) it appears to be a standard. Anyways, when I'm back active, I'm definitely integrating that, because it looks like a really good best practice.

  • @dingopuppytoo
    @dingopuppytoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m loving these videos- I spent 5 years in Popondetta, 5 in Port Moresby and 5 in Alotau- loved PNG- still think of it as home. Spent more hours than I can think in Talair planes!

  • @austincagan3258
    @austincagan3258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Who else watching cause flight sim 2020 is coming out lol 😂

    • @cod3329
      @cod3329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea lmao

    • @BigDawgCleveland
      @BigDawgCleveland 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ordered the Premium Package ... Come on Aug 18th That date will be a very busy internet traffic day! ha ha I hope the Microsoft Servers are ready to handle these high traffic conditions😁!

  • @eykstein
    @eykstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greatings from the other side of the world: Germany!

  • @johnturnbull7798
    @johnturnbull7798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good judgement and excelent decision making. Flying in Papua New Guinea is a hazardous occupation and the combination of high mountains, steep valleys with short unmade jungle strips and weather that nobody should fly through makes your VLOGS fascinating

  • @boeing900
    @boeing900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have all the respect in the world for what you do. Although I was never a Bushpilot I can relate. I flew single pilot light twin 135 charter for three years in a Piper Seneca and a Navajo, so I understand the single pilot environment. Im glad you made it back safely. And as a favor to a fellow pilot...Please don't allow yourself to get into critical fuel situations, especially when the weather shows its hand early, telling you, you're not going to make it. By definition legal Min Fuel does not take into account lengthy weather deviations. Although you made no mention of this being part of your reserve calculations I'm going to assume they were. You appear to be way to competent to not have thought of that.

  • @andycopland3179
    @andycopland3179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I used to fly right seat in a twin otter with a former bush pilot and the man was simply incredible.

  • @fly-over1517
    @fly-over1517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes me wonder what WW2 pilots had going through their minds when encountering this type of weather with NO or very poor navigational tools (compared to present day) to fly through inclement weather like this (dead reckoning saved a lot of pilots) Really enjoyed this video, lots of clear beautiful scenes. Would like to visit Papua New Guinea one day...

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah i totally agree, flying back then would have been A LOT more stressful

  • @Tom-tk3du
    @Tom-tk3du 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I even silently ask myself the question if something is safe, the answer is automatically no.

  • @SiStockbridge
    @SiStockbridge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shame about the weather, but it shows you that there's a leak in your overhead panel, lol

  • @DroogVoom
    @DroogVoom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Appreaciate the amount of work you put into this, very well done.Despite your cool professionalism i have to say your job scares the hell out of me! Clear skies and stay stay safe.

  • @Wago1995
    @Wago1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your channel and others have convinced me to try being a pilot, thanks for the great content! Stay safe

  • @ronsmith4480
    @ronsmith4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I Think Shakespeare wrote "Discretion is the better part of valor." I totally agree.
    Nice job and Nice vid. Thanks

  • @Guzmyster
    @Guzmyster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You tried Ryan, can’t say you didn’t give it your best shot to get in there - safety first.

  • @TheEmerytan
    @TheEmerytan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These videos are great for insomniacs.

  • @maccallful
    @maccallful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The leaking windshield Over All the Electronics don't look safe

  • @mamabazzz
    @mamabazzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hamilton Lee: "There are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old, bold pilots."

  • @solotopp
    @solotopp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm new to the channel and have been watching the latest videos. I would love to know how you got into aviation. Love the channel.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Someone interviewed me on their podcast last month and I have it available for free on my patreon page if you're interested in listening to it.

  • @jameskornelsenblog
    @jameskornelsenblog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a fantastic production. A real immersion in bush flying. Well done!
    And you've got these poppin' off the press like nobody's business. haha always looking forward to the next one!

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks! As of right now Saturday's and Wednesdays I will be releasing a new video.

  • @markdombrowski746
    @markdombrowski746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding flying.........
    An old pilot once told me 'any landing that you walk away from is a good landing'

  • @Breenild
    @Breenild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No ILS on this runway? 😂
    Just kidding 😂

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is really cool and demonstrates the high workload, even with modern avionics.....I'm just a novice pilot (1992 licence) but am always in awe of you guys and the calmness and professionalism you display. Top stuff.

    • @jamesgraham6122
      @jamesgraham6122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The surprising truth is that with many modern advanced avionics, they can actually increase the workload at critical moments.

  • @garynelson9538
    @garynelson9538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I tried to find more about you, so I Googled "Missionary Bush". And I'm telling you, it had NOTHING to do with flying!!!!

    • @MichaelBowes
      @MichaelBowes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😆😆😆😂😂😂😆😆😀

    • @michaelhormel5960
      @michaelhormel5960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gary Nelson
      Lol I can only imagine what you found sir- lol

    • @a.ndy.nonymous
      @a.ndy.nonymous 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA

    • @ivanjdrakov1957
      @ivanjdrakov1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha

  • @dennisk5818
    @dennisk5818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Always find your narration excellent. Safety is always a priority. Better to try again than to pull yourself out of a smashed cockpit. I learned as a low hour private pilot, no crash, just a safe, off field glider landing after realizing I was chasing thermals that had already broken from the ground. Towed out back to the field.

  • @sterlingstreamliner
    @sterlingstreamliner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're an excellent pilot. I really like your attitude. You're also an excellent teacher. Your concern for safety first will always serve you well. Pilots who suffer from Get-There-Itis could learn a lot from you. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the excellent videos.

  • @williamiannucci2740
    @williamiannucci2740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I flew when I was 12 yrs old with my Dad back in the early 70's we did loops and stalling as we went almost completely vertical. My Dad was nuts sometimes and care free but you never crossed him , I think his job as a police officer got a little bit to much in the head. Lol I miss him.

    • @Jesse-pp4te
      @Jesse-pp4te 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn bro lol, you good?

    • @Jimidan1000
      @Jimidan1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't you have to be little much in the head to even be a police officer? You will respect my authoritay, and all that!

  • @jamesreese1999
    @jamesreese1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So how didn't it end well?

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I didn't get to land, and had to head home without my passengers.

  • @davefellows
    @davefellows 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Curious, you said you were light on weight this trip, why don't you carry more fuel to give you more options and contingency?

  • @shandur5660
    @shandur5660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best pilot videos. Very professional. Pleasure. Thank you for the experience

  • @zacwalden15
    @zacwalden15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My dad built that runway 😁 I threw some sticks off but I'll give him most of the credit.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zach Walden....any chance you lived in Jackson MI back in the late 90's?

    • @zacwalden15
      @zacwalden15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MissionaryBushPilot yeah that's me! Which house are you living at in hoskins...I grew up there. Stap orait

  • @pdawdy
    @pdawdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're a very disciplined pilot and you absolutely made the right call.

  • @budcarr8673
    @budcarr8673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good decision. I would have bailed earlier than you did.

  • @eduard98765
    @eduard98765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, man, what an adventure. I love what you're doing. You don't need to apologize cause this id awesome to see your flying in this kind of wheather.

  • @davidlourensz4822
    @davidlourensz4822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good talking your way through that and knowing you limits, your aircraft and the area...