Bush Plane Landing on EXTREME Mountain Runway

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2022
  • This runway located in the Star Mountains of Papua, 12 minute flight from Oksibil village and located in the same valley as Kiwirok. It's position relatively to the predominant up and down valley winds can make it a real challenge to land, specially if with a quarterly tailwind.
    The locals are very friendly and often give me bananas to take home.
    The flight was recorded over a year and using only one camera for the main footage.
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  • @davidsilahooij
    @davidsilahooij ปีที่แล้ว +185

    As Indonesian.. I thank you so much for what you gaes have done for my people in Papua. You have risk your life to fly there and landed on a short runaway. God bless you and keep you safe. You and your family.

    • @rogerp53
      @rogerp53 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Shameful that Indonesia never let West Papua have independence like they were meant to. Papua is one country.

    • @donpepito928
      @donpepito928 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rogerp53 PAPUA belong NEGARA KESATUAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA..since under JOKOWI administration Papua now more better for infrastructur, welfare funding ,autonomy like desentralisation , education etc..even more developed compare PAPUA NEWGUINEA..
      The History Papua or Irian Jaya different like Timor Leste (the poorest country in the world)....since year 1962 PEPERA/referendum ..the people of Papua was declared to unite to INDONESIA..
      US, australia, and Brtish ...u will never ever take PAPUA from Indonesia...

    • @tjcrae8449
      @tjcrae8449 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donpepito928 Indonesia is a racist and colonizer country

    • @AL-ry9ff
      @AL-ry9ff ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rogerp53
      (

    • @o-zone1217
      @o-zone1217 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogerp53 yea and let western countries fight for it? What a clown.

  • @donsland1610
    @donsland1610 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    As a retired airline captain I take my hat off to you guys flying like that.

    • @mrwest5552
      @mrwest5552 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Donsland - Like. I imagine you seen some sphincter squeeze moments in your time, narly weather

    • @jean-claudepecqueur625
      @jean-claudepecqueur625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s difference between pilot and " push- buton "

    • @ketankumar8339
      @ketankumar8339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yah this is incredible

    • @monsieur9247
      @monsieur9247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could you make video of your activity now?

    • @ashokkamble697
      @ashokkamble697 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most skilled pilots

  • @ncsakany
    @ncsakany ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Single engine ops over that terrain? Can't believe the max takeoff weight isn't exceeded once the pilot's balls are factored in.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Hahaha that's a good one Nick 🤣 above the size of the balls, one needs to love what one does. Thanks for your comment!

    • @2511jeremy
      @2511jeremy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its a turbine engine so that helps

    • @chrishowe2935
      @chrishowe2935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The type of ops the Porter was designed for.

    • @gregorchard7881
      @gregorchard7881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Large balls affect the load chart mate.....lol...

    • @mitseraffej5812
      @mitseraffej5812 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not to mention the eggs, the pots and the pans. Having spent close to 40 years flying in the cloistered airline industry I doubt if I would survive a week doing this sort of work.

  • @Danger_mouse
    @Danger_mouse ปีที่แล้ว +60

    My dad helped build runways like that in PNG as a Kiap in the 60s and 70s.
    I was born up in Goroka 👌

  • @ghazikutbi3206
    @ghazikutbi3206 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The pilot's confidence about the route and the strip they are going to land on made it look beautifully easy. Good work.

  • @stevebrown6215
    @stevebrown6215 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Hats off to the pilot...some skilled flying there! And to the people who built that runway...alot of labour, carving out a runway on a mountain side! Wonderful job to all!!! Blessings to all!!

  • @gregorchard7881
    @gregorchard7881 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ive spent over 20 years working and living in PNG. So much of what these guys do isn't even about flying. The respect and love they show for these people has far reaching effects on these communities. Sometimes the only hope these people have is the planes arrival, with much needed food and medicines. I visited many communities in the "mix-master belong Jesus", (helicopter), and those visits were always eagerly anticipated..

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your kind comment and sharing your opinion. God bless you sir 🙏

  • @Daniel-gi3jo
    @Daniel-gi3jo ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Great job in and out. The kids faces watching the drone. Truly a life line to the outside world.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It is indeed Daniel. Thanks so much for your comment 🙏🙏

  • @8AD858D8
    @8AD858D8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    While taking my father in a Cessna to visit and buzz his brother's home in northern Minnesota he opened up about his time in the Pacific. He said the last time he was in a small plane he was delivering a pig which he held in his lap to a small village in the jungle. The pig was a way of thanking the villagers for their help with driving the Japanese off of their island. I wish my father had been able to get some pictures of the pilot and the strip they surely would have been remarkable.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's such a awesome story. Thank you so much for sharing it 🙏☺️

  • @JuanGMartinez
    @JuanGMartinez ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Smoooooth all the way. Seeing those kids faces as they experience a drone is priceless. Thanks for sharing. Keep them videos coming !!

  • @billbinnings4347
    @billbinnings4347 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just another day at the office for an experienced bush pilot.....he knows his airplane, and his basic flying skills are ALL there. I was a CFI-I and stick-and-rudder teaching was my forte. This is that concept applied in the "real world" to perform needed services to very isolated people who depend on these flights. Kudos to this pilot !!

  • @billslim9267
    @billslim9267 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I watched your face closely during the landing and not one little twinge of nervousness. Outstanding!!!!!!

    • @charleswesley9907
      @charleswesley9907 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most would have a warm lump in their panties making that landing.

  • @kepler186f4
    @kepler186f4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Unsung heroes of a much valued service!

  • @SochiSkylane
    @SochiSkylane ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh, super landscapes! Mountains and fog! Clear sky for you! Thanks!

  • @kapilupadhyaya6469
    @kapilupadhyaya6469 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    daaaaaaamn!!!

  • @crow7505
    @crow7505 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Best bush plane ever! You guys have balls of steel flying anywhere in West Papua or Png highlands!

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks so much for your comment, Crow. Keep well!

    • @MichaelKingsfordGray
      @MichaelKingsfordGray ปีที่แล้ว

      In a single-engined 'plane, yes!

    • @jimmymurphy7789
      @jimmymurphy7789 ปีที่แล้ว

      ....And he's doing it like
      "It's Nobody's Business" ! 😯

    • @monchichis333
      @monchichis333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichaelKingsfordGray that turbo-prop can do a good heck of a climb if needed

    • @MichaelKingsfordGray
      @MichaelKingsfordGray ปีที่แล้ว

      @@monchichis333 Agreed.
      When it is working.
      If it fails or faulters is the scenario to which I refer.

  • @jms8388
    @jms8388 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHAT FUN!!!!

  • @ammaryassir1980
    @ammaryassir1980 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    it takes balls of titanium to land in a runway like that. hats off to you man.

  • @paulpak460
    @paulpak460 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have no qualifications to say this, but my God you're an incredible pilot. So glad I got recommended this channel/video. Wow.

  • @williewalker8048
    @williewalker8048 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    As much as we, meaning those of us with all the corporate ideals of what is supposed to make us happy, those people living in that beautiful mountainous setting are living a really sweet life!
    KISS is an acronym their lives means! Those trails between homes are what we work 50 weeks for to go hiking for our 2 week vavcation.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I really appreciate your comment, Willie. On point!! I think the same way as you. The paradigms are completely different. Keep well!

    • @anupamvancity
      @anupamvancity ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully more of us realize this!

  • @felipemartinez4894
    @felipemartinez4894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Best way of flying...ever

  • @Bernoussi
    @Bernoussi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this Aviation services while serving remote communities. Full Respect

  • @WolfandCatUnite
    @WolfandCatUnite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool, nicely presented. Thank you

  • @KennethRrvik
    @KennethRrvik ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow, the scenery is just amazing. Particularly the takeoff shows it off. And what a lovely bunch of people!

  • @smckay6438
    @smckay6438 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great community from the pilots to the diggers who made the run way !
    Much respect and admiration!

  • @anilmishra5225
    @anilmishra5225 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Big salute to the Pilot ❤️

  • @richrenwick3123
    @richrenwick3123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I couldn't find a cooler video, this is awesome

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thanks so much!

  • @user-ql7yv7zx5s
    @user-ql7yv7zx5s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These bush pilots are amazing, I flew dusters for 20 years, and this is a lot more scary !

  • @henrih3080
    @henrih3080 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing video quality ! The Pilatus PC 6 is my favourite bush plane!

  • @archieohare
    @archieohare ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Flying on a single engnie aircraft over such mountains - brr, goosebumps!

  • @mapleext
    @mapleext ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a non-pilot, as I read through the comments how easy this pilot made it look. What a pro!!

  • @RayTX1337
    @RayTX1337 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For reasons youtube suggested me your channel and videos and I love it. The flying, the scenery, amazing to watch. Especially only with subtitles and no commentary it is very enjoyable to watch.

  • @rahimabdur6577
    @rahimabdur6577 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I flew PC-6 in Bangladesh with MAF Austrilia before I joined our National flag carrier Airline BIMAN BANGLADESH. My Chief Pilot was Captain Norm Lathem; I still salute him!!

  • @oveazeus1
    @oveazeus1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Incredible. Thanks for posting.

  • @skindia7171
    @skindia7171 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I salute to This pilot. he is a real hero i have seen in my life 😘😘😘

  • @FirePoAm
    @FirePoAm ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing scenery in Papua

  • @geffeniz
    @geffeniz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for capturing such beauty

  • @stevenpam
    @stevenpam ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Porter is an absolute beast... the real bush plane

  • @mattscrane
    @mattscrane 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing, mate! Really felt I was there!

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @krist6074
    @krist6074 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow!! That's all I can say about your landing skills! Impressive to say the least!!!

  • @1943L
    @1943L ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a wonderful thing for these people living remotely to have this contact. Well done pilot and those financing the aeroplane.

  • @milanshort9584
    @milanshort9584 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    *Two words to describe his talent... Skilled Professional*

  • @petruk40
    @petruk40 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank's for serve our nation.... good bless U

  • @REDISCOVER7769
    @REDISCOVER7769 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best ever footage one can see also most riskiest of landing and Take off. Hats off to this extraordinary skills of this pilot.

  • @alexdeggel8767
    @alexdeggel8767 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Молодчина. На своем месте, на радость людям .

  • @paulvonline
    @paulvonline ปีที่แล้ว +1

    scenic landscapes

  • @clone-2322
    @clone-2322 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys are living my dream of flying in pacific islands. Lucky you.

  • @garciajose702
    @garciajose702 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE MORE I WATCH THESE VIDEOS THE MORE I WANT TO FLY MY PAPER AIRPLANE. GOOD JOB SHARING YOUR VIDEOS. STAY SAFE PILOT.

  • @andrewthickins
    @andrewthickins ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed watching this. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos. Thanks for putting these together to share your experience. It is so unique.

  • @rolandbecker4227
    @rolandbecker4227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Pilot ! - Great video ! Thanks !

  • @CDiara
    @CDiara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your time and service to them.
    I love your drone video in every post. Pace mace dong senyum saja... 😁😁😍😍

  • @andysaunders3708
    @andysaunders3708 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, you guys are braver than me.
    I'd be crying like a baby.

  • @the_grand_tourer
    @the_grand_tourer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow !! I congrat you guys ! I can honestly say that is the fisrt time I have ever felt nauseous watching a TH-cam video !

  • @mohitmorris
    @mohitmorris ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a pleasure to watch a true master of his craft at work! That was amazing!

  • @garymessinetti1874
    @garymessinetti1874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that's STOL flying!

  • @kcbroncohater
    @kcbroncohater ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are living a life well lived. Props!

  • @cliffhammer7953
    @cliffhammer7953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jenswetter251
    @jenswetter251 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love those Pilatus Porters!

  • @TheTaskar
    @TheTaskar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing simply awesome!! Kudos to the pilot!!

  • @RMChannel21
    @RMChannel21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it takes great skill and courage to fly a plane in Papua, where there are many mountains and the weather changes frequently, the government must immediately help build road infrastructure so that the economy can progress more quickly.

  • @pedtrog6443
    @pedtrog6443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful airplane and flying at it's best.

  • @vickyb5935
    @vickyb5935 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was super interesting! Who knew such a place existed!

  • @dgibbsfl
    @dgibbsfl ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice video all around. Good cameras setup, good editing and interesting captions that add to the overall content.....not to mention some very interesting flying situations. The PIP piece with the rudder work was particularly nice, nice touch repeating the landing footage from different camera angles. I subscribed.

  • @aquinoberno
    @aquinoberno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job with fully adventure taste 😁

  • @4KWalkthrough
    @4KWalkthrough ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am from New Delhi, India. When I saw the air strip I was very frightful to see the security of all. Hats off to pilot as well as all those involved in it. I pray god to keep u all safe. Love from new friend from India.

  • @halredding2935
    @halredding2935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work/excellent video cam placement and wrk.

  • @sganzerlag
    @sganzerlag ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greatly enjoyed this video! Amazing ops, and extremely well conducted imo. Somehow you still managed to preserve plenty of safety margin. Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obrigado pelo seu comentário, Gustavo. Um abraço!

  • @strikemaster1
    @strikemaster1 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I almost ended up there in Papua flying for the MAF 40 years ago, but they told me I was too old lol. Kinda glad now things worked out that way as some of those landing strips (especially at altitude) appear almost suicidal. You are a legend mate... well done and GBU.

  • @ThePretender1
    @ThePretender1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice see that people smiling in the end! Great take of and landing.

  • @spudzwon
    @spudzwon ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a wonderful wonderful service you provide to this village. Makes me proud to be a pilot and I wish I could help.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy you feel that way! Thanks so much for watching 🙏

  • @wisdom6437
    @wisdom6437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wowwww! I really enjoyed

  • @johnp569
    @johnp569 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had to give up my pilots license due to medical issues. I miss flying so much. Fantastic tail wheel skills. What an experience flying in Papua. God Bless

  • @brijmohanbisht9055
    @brijmohanbisht9055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a confidance of pilot hat's off your flying skill. God bless you dear.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot ☺️🙏

  • @aguimars
    @aguimars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woww you make fun with natives in this moutains

  • @murraymclean5177
    @murraymclean5177 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an incredibly green place. Snowing here today.

  • @maxvogan8183
    @maxvogan8183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    papow !! Great landing

  • @hmausfr
    @hmausfr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable. I spent a year in Papua New Guinea flying Islanders. Have yet to recover.

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Must have been amazing flying islanders around PNG!

  • @lindavid1975
    @lindavid1975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome pilot. And beautiful village up there in heaven.

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now this is the Tailwheel Aircraft I would love to be flying out on mission and this is real highly recommended mountain flying experience

  • @AjeetKumar-mz7it
    @AjeetKumar-mz7it ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for uploading this video

  • @iamragenhartreyes8707
    @iamragenhartreyes8707 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats one hell of a ride.
    Goosebump short Take of and landing. Hats off.

  • @okrajoe
    @okrajoe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a private pilot with my Cessna 150 I take my hat off as well……. Bravo…..

  • @gvbalajee
    @gvbalajee ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited such short up down runway strips

  • @barbaraswitzler106
    @barbaraswitzler106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have seen bush runways in Idaho that make this look stellar

  • @zebop917
    @zebop917 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was watching this and Eminem was playing in my head. "You only get.... one shot..."

  • @LOOSOTL
    @LOOSOTL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @redbearrc6706
    @redbearrc6706 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again awesome footages of the Porter and area. Keep up with these videos. Terima kasih banyak.

  • @jeanriff7954
    @jeanriff7954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderfull very beautiful landscape we dont see the papua peopel it must to be génial to stay in this land ❤ bonjour les papous.❤😊

  • @sonnyburnett8725
    @sonnyburnett8725 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a retired airlines guy myself who started flying in tail wheel, I’m very impressed with the abilities of these young men. Wish I could be a reserve pilot.

  • @drjojo5551
    @drjojo5551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!!!!! What a WONDERFUL vid,,,

  • @koceengoren
    @koceengoren ปีที่แล้ว +8

    wow. It's really fun to experience flying with unusual terrain and pilots can interact more with the local people there. what a very valuable experience from a noble job

  • @pascalgallez1126
    @pascalgallez1126 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Based in Sentani, a few years ago, I got a guide and we walked for 2 days in the hills surrounding the town. It did not take me long to understand the usefulness of a Pilatus, in that part of the world...

  • @Yonlawlawlaw
    @Yonlawlawlaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME !

  • @user-ez7lw2gt8p
    @user-ez7lw2gt8p ปีที่แล้ว +1

    طريقة تصوير رائعة لهذا الهبوط ، هذا رعب حقيقي ، جعلني أتنفس الصعداء)Great way to shoot this landing, this is real horror, it made me breathe a sigh of relief

    • @APilotsHome
      @APilotsHome  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your message 🙂 🙏🙏

  • @ajmahara32
    @ajmahara32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing 👍

  • @josecruzpinto8908
    @josecruzpinto8908 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job Andre. The best video of your collection. Very pro. I enjoyed every minute of it. JCP

  • @silviooliveira163
    @silviooliveira163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @amateurmakingmistakes
    @amateurmakingmistakes ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video! Gotta say, that's a nice steep sloping runway. I used to fly for Douglas Airways some 30+ years ago on the other side of the border and never had a dull moment flying there.

    • @SuperSetright
      @SuperSetright ปีที่แล้ว

      You will remember Avdev then......based in Kiunga.

  • @marthamoemar7202
    @marthamoemar7202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic