Bush Plane Landing on EXTREME Mountain Runway
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Жыл бұрынThis 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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Shameful that Indonesia never let West Papua have independence like they were meant to. Papua is one country.
@donpepito928 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@donpepito928 Indonesia is a racist and colonizer country
@AL-ry9ff Жыл бұрын
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@o-zone1217 Жыл бұрын
@@rogerp53 yea and let western countries fight for it? What a clown.
@Danger_mouse Жыл бұрын
My dad helped build runways like that in PNG as a Kiap in the 60s and 70s. I was born up in Goroka 👌
@donsland1610 Жыл бұрын
As a retired airline captain I take my hat off to you guys flying like that.
@mrwest5552 Жыл бұрын
@Donsland - Like. I imagine you seen some sphincter squeeze moments in your time, narly weather
@jean-claudepecqueur625 Жыл бұрын
It’s difference between pilot and " push- buton "
@ketankumar8339 Жыл бұрын
Yah this is incredible
@monsieur9247 Жыл бұрын
Could you make video of your activity now?
@ashokkamble697 Жыл бұрын
Most skilled pilots
@ghazikutbi3206 Жыл бұрын
The pilot's confidence about the route and the strip they are going to land on made it look beautifully easy. Good work.
@8AD858D8 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That's such a awesome story. Thank you so much for sharing it 🙏☺️
@billslim9267 Жыл бұрын
I watched your face closely during the landing and not one little twinge of nervousness. Outstanding!!!!!!
@charleswesley9907 Жыл бұрын
Most would have a warm lump in their panties making that landing.
@Daniel-gi3jo Жыл бұрын
Great job in and out. The kids faces watching the drone. Truly a life line to the outside world.
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
It is indeed Daniel. Thanks so much for your comment 🙏🙏
@stevebrown6215 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@semuelatama5845 Жыл бұрын
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@hendryadriaan902 Ай бұрын
Salute to these village people in the mountains of Papua..they are extraordinary..how they built a runway on top of the mountain..even without the help of a machine..it's hard to believe but it's real..and how the pilot landed his plane up there..hats -off !!
@billbinnings4347 Жыл бұрын
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 !!
@crow7505 Жыл бұрын
Best bush plane ever! You guys have balls of steel flying anywhere in West Papua or Png highlands!
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment, Crow. Keep well!
@MichaelKingsfordGray Жыл бұрын
In a single-engined 'plane, yes!
@jimmymurphy7789 Жыл бұрын
....And he's doing it like "It's Nobody's Business" ! 😯
@monchichis333 Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelKingsfordGray that turbo-prop can do a good heck of a climb if needed
@MichaelKingsfordGray Жыл бұрын
@@monchichis333 Agreed. When it is working. If it fails or faulters is the scenario to which I refer.
@gregorchard7881 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment and sharing your opinion. God bless you sir 🙏
@ammaryassir1980 Жыл бұрын
it takes balls of titanium to land in a runway like that. hats off to you man.
@SochiSkylane Жыл бұрын
Oh, super landscapes! Mountains and fog! Clear sky for you! Thanks!
@mapleext Жыл бұрын
As a non-pilot, as I read through the comments how easy this pilot made it look. What a pro!!
@ncsakany Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Its a turbine engine so that helps
@chrishowe2935 Жыл бұрын
The type of ops the Porter was designed for.
@gregorchard7881 Жыл бұрын
Large balls affect the load chart mate.....lol...
@mitseraffej5812 Жыл бұрын
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.
@williewalker8048 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your comment, Willie. On point!! I think the same way as you. The paradigms are completely different. Keep well!
@anupamvancity Жыл бұрын
Hopefully more of us realize this!
@KennethRrvik Жыл бұрын
Wow, the scenery is just amazing. Particularly the takeoff shows it off. And what a lovely bunch of people!
@JuanGMartinez Жыл бұрын
Smoooooth all the way. Seeing those kids faces as they experience a drone is priceless. Thanks for sharing. Keep them videos coming !!
@smckay6438 Жыл бұрын
Great community from the pilots to the diggers who made the run way ! Much respect and admiration!
@kepler186f4 Жыл бұрын
Unsung heroes of a much valued service!
@paulpak460 Жыл бұрын
I have no qualifications to say this, but my God you're an incredible pilot. So glad I got recommended this channel/video. Wow.
@archieohare Жыл бұрын
Flying on a single engnie aircraft over such mountains - brr, goosebumps!
@felipemartinez4894 Жыл бұрын
The Best way of flying...ever
@skindia7171 Жыл бұрын
I salute to This pilot. he is a real hero i have seen in my life 😘😘😘
@anilmishra5225 Жыл бұрын
Big salute to the Pilot ❤️
@Bernoussi Жыл бұрын
I love this Aviation services while serving remote communities. Full Respect
@rahimabdur6577 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@henrih3080 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video quality ! The Pilatus PC 6 is my favourite bush plane!
@milanshort9584 Жыл бұрын
*Two words to describe his talent... Skilled Professional*
@4KWalkthrough Жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenpam Жыл бұрын
Porter is an absolute beast... the real bush plane
@gm16v149 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic scenery the Star Mountains. I worked at the Ok Tedi mine in the early 1980s, also Ertzberg mine across the border. Yes, the local people were always friendly despite the mines being problematic to say the least. Ertzberg didn’t even have an airstrip, we flew in with an ex-US army Iroquois. I seem to remember the Ok Tedi strip was quite short in a Fokker Friendship.
@SuperSetright Жыл бұрын
You will remember Avdev C-206's and Islanders out of Kiunga.
@RayTX1337 Жыл бұрын
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.
@clone-2322 Жыл бұрын
You guys are living my dream of flying in pacific islands. Lucky you.
@sonnyburnett8725 Жыл бұрын
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.
@alexdeggel8767 Жыл бұрын
Молодчина. На своем месте, на радость людям .
@andrewthickins Жыл бұрын
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.
@REDISCOVER7769 Жыл бұрын
The best ever footage one can see also most riskiest of landing and Take off. Hats off to this extraordinary skills of this pilot.
@FirePoAm Жыл бұрын
Amazing scenery in Papua
@pascalgallez1126 Жыл бұрын
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...
@koceengoren Жыл бұрын
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
@johnp569 Жыл бұрын
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
@MichaelKingsfordGray Жыл бұрын
Why did your loving God deliberately give an illness?
@bernardanderson3758 Жыл бұрын
Now this is the Tailwheel Aircraft I would love to be flying out on mission and this is real highly recommended mountain flying experience
@1943L Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful thing for these people living remotely to have this contact. Well done pilot and those financing the aeroplane.
@spudzwon Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful wonderful service you provide to this village. Makes me proud to be a pilot and I wish I could help.
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Happy you feel that way! Thanks so much for watching 🙏
@user-ql7yv7zx5s 5 ай бұрын
These bush pilots are amazing, I flew dusters for 20 years, and this is a lot more scary !
@andysaunders3708 Жыл бұрын
Man, you guys are braver than me. I'd be crying like a baby.
@mohitmorris Жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure to watch a true master of his craft at work! That was amazing!
@krist6074 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! That's all I can say about your landing skills! Impressive to say the least!!!
@guillermocorrea4616 Жыл бұрын
Debe ser uno de los trabajos más gratificantes poder volar y ser útil a esas comunidades. Felicitaciones y un gran saludo desde Argentina.
@RMChannel21 Жыл бұрын
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.
@amateurmakingmistakes Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You will remember Avdev then......based in Kiunga.
@sganzerlag Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Obrigado pelo seu comentário, Gustavo. Um abraço!
@dgibbsfl Жыл бұрын
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.
@garciajose702 Жыл бұрын
THE MORE I WATCH THESE VIDEOS THE MORE I WANT TO FLY MY PAPER AIRPLANE. GOOD JOB SHARING YOUR VIDEOS. STAY SAFE PILOT.
@oveazeus1 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredible. Thanks for posting.
@petermathbraz Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to you guys and also this pilatus porter is such a equipment…👍
@TheTaskar Жыл бұрын
Amazing simply awesome!! Kudos to the pilot!!
@strikemaster1 Жыл бұрын
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.
@iamragenhartreyes8707 Жыл бұрын
Thats one hell of a ride. Goosebump short Take of and landing. Hats off.
@flyingpedal Жыл бұрын
Wow! So busy by flying and you take time to make video!! Thanks for sharing Captain!
@ThePretender1 Жыл бұрын
Very nice see that people smiling in the end! Great take of and landing.
@murraymclean5177 Жыл бұрын
What an incredibly green place. Snowing here today.
@vickyb5935 Жыл бұрын
That was super interesting! Who knew such a place existed!
@redbearrc6706 Жыл бұрын
Again awesome footages of the Porter and area. Keep up with these videos. Terima kasih banyak.
@lindavid1975 Жыл бұрын
Awesome pilot. And beautiful village up there in heaven.
@alllantraneez4833 Жыл бұрын
It's nice to watch a nature gifted scenario like this , njoy a typical ride bro . Thnx 4 uploading .
@WolfandCatUnite Жыл бұрын
Cool, nicely presented. Thank you
@emiralamsyah9668 Жыл бұрын
The pilot is very calm and professional. This is a very good video.
@Gabriel60FT Жыл бұрын
Genial Piloto! Una profesión única para disfrutar.
@Yatri234 Жыл бұрын
Hats off to the engineers , who made this runway and pilot also. This runway landing is scarier than Lukla airport of Nepal.
@xcriss2898 Жыл бұрын
Great video and great flying skills. Congrats!
@Itz_Jack57 5 ай бұрын
Wonderful video and story. I was so inspired that I endeavored to find this airstrip in Microsoft Flight Simulator VR. Google wasn’t much help but I was able to get close with the info in the description and fluked spotting it on the map. Unfortunately it’s not modeled accurately in the sim although I was able to land on it in a Boeing Stearman. What an incredibly beautiful part of the world. So many little villages with their handmade airstrips dotted among the mountains. Thanks so much for sharing 😊
@smegheadish Жыл бұрын
Serious skill, and gorgeous scenery!
@Christin5554 Жыл бұрын
OMG if I had been on this plane at take off or especially landing I would have died. Very good pilot!
@jjflash2611 Жыл бұрын
I don't know how that plane could even take off with the weight of the pilot's huge brass balls. Unbelievable piloting skills. Thanks for the video.
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 🤣🤣 thanks for the comments JJ
@stevenpapageorge Жыл бұрын
Great video, the landscape is amazing !!!
@michigannative2951 Жыл бұрын
Super cool video thanks for sharing this with us.
@ralf3699 Жыл бұрын
It's so impressiv and undoutable too! Great pilot!
@mattscrane 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, mate! Really felt I was there!
@APilotsHome 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@premnathdivakaran5222 Жыл бұрын
Great skills and really challenging. God bless the brave souls.
@kcbroncohater Жыл бұрын
You are living a life well lived. Props!
@frederickwise5238 Жыл бұрын
In 2017, my wife was on a mission trip to a remote village on PNG with Wycliffe, tho not this far afield. Toward the end (takeoff) I slowed it down to .25x so I could look at the land. Those tiny narrow paths up and down the mountainsides gave me chills. One misstep and you could slide/roll for hundreds of feet down, down.... The people would be a true pleasure to meet and mingle with.
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Awesome story Frederick. Thanks so much for sharing! Those mountain sides give me chills as well. Keep well!
@CDiara Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time and service to them. I love your drone video in every post. Pace mace dong senyum saja... 😁😁😍😍
@gvbalajee Жыл бұрын
Excited such short up down runway strips
@geffeniz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for capturing such beauty
@jeremyduncan3654 Жыл бұрын
Good thing you guys got the right machine for this task. Love the Porter. Great airplane. Beta helps this go a lot smoother too. Love these shenanigans!!
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Indeed! Knowing I have a PT6 calms down my nerves 😂 thanks for your comment 🙏
@kapilupadhyaya6469 Жыл бұрын
daaaaaaamn!!!
@alvarogaitan2529 Жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for sharing the video and good luck
@rolandbecker4227 Жыл бұрын
Great Pilot ! - Great video ! Thanks !
@globalnomad450 Жыл бұрын
Pretty intense flying. Good job!
@pedtrog6443 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful airplane and flying at it's best.
@tanamankebun Жыл бұрын
One of the most dangerous airport in the world, this is a proofing ground of the best of the best pilots
@MamayFreeride Жыл бұрын
You fly very well. The plane is awesome. Thank you for the video.
@jms8388 Жыл бұрын
WHAT FUN!!!!
@jenswetter251 Жыл бұрын
I love those Pilatus Porters!
@cliffhammer7953 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
@BetterWorldOrder Жыл бұрын
Nice skills. Beautiful countryside.
@josecruzpinto8908 Жыл бұрын
Great job Andre. The best video of your collection. Very pro. I enjoyed every minute of it. JCP
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much dad!
@williamwhite5913 Жыл бұрын
Brought back memories of the late 1960s flying out of Kaintiba after a month’s patrol from Kerema in the Gulf District. We received an air drop half way through the patrol from a Pilatus Porter and flew out of Kaintiba in Amin Gafney’s Twin Otter.
@APilotsHome Жыл бұрын
Amazing story William! Thanks for sharing it!