Africa Bush Flying / Cessna Grand Caravan EX Botswana's Okavango Delta Cargo - bush plane Day 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ค. 2024
- Africa Bush flying - EPISODE 2 - Bush Pilot exploring Botswana's Okavango Delta in Africa.
Joining Africa bush pilots and their bush flying Botswana's Okavango Delta
Follow along, as I explore the Okavango Delta, by bush plane, riding along with Ian Chamberlain, a pilot for MackAir.
In 2019, this region is in the midst of a severe drought. Join as we fly to the safari lodge airstrips, and view the Okavango Delta from above.
The Freight operations to nearby Safari lodges, before we head out to the Kalahari later today. The ground crews quickly remove the seats to reconfigure the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, for the cargo operation.
With Botswana's large concentrations of birds and animals, this area is perhaps one of the best places to view animals and birds in Africa. It is one of Africa's last remaining great wildlife habitat and provides refuge to huge concentrations of wildlife.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Intro
0:55 Pre-flight
1:07 Kalahari Intro
1:35 Episode Start
2:05 Start of day
2:20 Commute to work through Maun
3:25 Pre-flight planning
4:00 First flight of the day
5:41 Pre-flight inspection - first flight of the day
6:20 Inspecting engine compartment and checking oil
6:50 Reconfiguring the Caravan Interior
7:00 Loading cargo
7:26 Engine start - ground power
8:00 Flight to Xigera and Nxabega
8:22 Offloading at Xigera and Nxabega
9:05 Planning Kalahari and Khwai River trip
What is this? Discovery channel series? Very well made!!!!!
Thanks for the compliment ... just my own footage, compiled into a series, of the flying I do around the world, as a pilot or passenger. Hoping to inspire next generation of pilots.
Great Video. My mom started Camp Okavango and Camp Morimi. I miss flying over the Okavango
That's awesome - where u flying now?
@@DeonMitton San Francisco
@@Rwneil ok - enjoy!
I just love the music you put in the videos!
Thanks - It takes time to get the sound engineering right. - but hopefully it makes a difference.
whats the music at 8:00 , that hit hard
Wow, this is extremely well produced! Could run on TV without further editing 😊
Thanks for the feedback - really appreciate it! Glad you liked it!
God bless Botswana and it's people! I spent 3 happy years there working for BCL, we were in delta for holiday.
Thanks a lot !! Glad you like it
@@DeonMitton Regards to Ian plse:-)
Thanks Deon
Hi thanks , ya just wandering it was looking easy to get in and out for those healthy people.. thanks...
The Caravan has 2 x big doors aft fuselage - the passenger door is equipped with a step ladder to the ground - easy to get in/out for healthy people
Thank you again, I just might not be in the greatest of health....
So great, thank you for that insight!
Thank you - glad you like it !!
Nice new equipment.
Yes - this fleet is brand. new !
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this adventures!
Its fun to share some of the aviation around the globe, and aviation allows us to explore these wonderful places
Really love that piece of the world. Thank you Deon.
Thanks Peter ! Yes - it's a nice wilderness.
Fantastically well done videos, Deon! I am going to be highly recommending your channel!
Thank you Thomas - glad you like it !
Love it Deon. This is the dream.
Thanks !
This is gold man 😊🌹
Glad you liked it - thanks for the note !
Het hom baie geniet, dankie vir deel.
Nice video. What a journey
It's been a fun trip!!
I look forward to the next chapter.
Hope to get it out soon
Really enjoyed your videos. Great camera work and narration. Subscribed and notifications turned on.
Thank you ! Glad to have you - enjoy the videos
good stuffs bru
good job
keep up the good work
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awesome video!! want to see more :)
More on the way!! Stay tuned
Hi Deon, when can wee expect part 3 ? Nice videoshooting
Thanks Rick - EP 3 is in the editing room as we speak - in the next few weeks...
This was really great. When is the third episode?
Its in progress
Great video quality, congrats!! Please try to record approach and landings !
Checkout Day 3 and let me know what you think?
Hey Deon! Love your content. Ive got a question; im a pilot, and im still trying to decide what area i want to create a career in (Commercial, Corporate, cargo etc..)
How did you get to the position that you are now?
Man this is wonderful, is there any chance for an European FI ~600 total time to work over there? Right now flying as instructor on small cesnnas!:) always wanted to do bush flying and now with corona even more. Hope to get in contact with you.
Not sure - you'll have to contact the operators direct.
@@DeonMitton will try to send a mail to your operator, don't think it's easy right now to get into it, is it? Am very willing to go down there!
Please tell me the name of the music which is running in the background. please
Thanks
We should invest in manufacturing this types of planes
Do it !!
Hello Deon Im a low hour CPL with instrument. Im still trying to acquire my first flying job. I have always been interested in being a bush pilot in the African Safari. I was wondering if there was a way I could skype with you and just ask you questions about how it works and what life is like ect.? Thank you for these amazing videos.
Thanks Ethan - it might be better to contact some of the pilots who actively fly the Africa bush...
Hello Ethan, since it’s been a year for your post, how did you go about finding that first job? I’m asking as I’m on the same boat, just finished my CPL and instrument rating.
@@mrsako7223 Yeah man Im doing great now almost have 900tt. I ended up getting checked out in 182 and then going through the jumpersaway course. Was offered a job before I even finished the course as skydive pilot. I had 292tt when I finished the 4 day course. Built time in summer 2021 as skydive pilot then got a part 91 job flying lawyers now. Its tough but if your persistent and willing to sacrifice a lot you can do it too.
@@PilotCalhoun that’s great to know man! I’m glad there’s a possibility of progression. I’ve applied to several operators, just waiting on a response atm. Goodluck and all the best Ethan!
Hi there, do you have to be nimble to get out of the 208ex????
lol - no just to get in !
I feel like I´ve seen this episode already...is that a reupload?
Yes - I mentioned in my feed, I had to re-upload - but stay tuned - episode 3 is out soon.
Did know you had a TH-cam. Excellent video, as always!
Thanks Michael - yes - been here for a while...
whats the song in 8:00????
What's the padlock on the house gate for?
It's not a padlock - it's a cow/goat bell. Used as a "bell" to signal visitors and I guess unwelcome visitors.
@@DeonMitton I'm a city boy in America. I don't know these things.
Thanks for your response.
@@Jay-hr3rh Yip - in the rural areas, lots of things are different and safety of people and domestic animals are key... with wildlife roaming around, these systems are designed as early warning systems too. Big cats are known to roam through the residential areas too.
I want to thank Ian. I have learned so much about flying canavan from him. I very much appreciate you sir.
@@Jay-hr3rhthank you for the nice comment and I am glad you have learned a thing or two. Good luck on the future plans.
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