HOW I BECAME A BUSH PILOT in Papua New Guinea

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Find out why I am a missionary bush pilot in PNG, and how I became a bush pilot in this episode.
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@jamie_ar 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an atheist/agnostic and can completely get behind your work despite your religious motivations; you have a job where you're making a real difference to the lives of those you interact with. Love your channel and videos, safe flying Ryan 😁

@richardsnider3331 2 ай бұрын

He's helping change lives for eternity.

@Michael-oy3pz 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you mate, keep doing what you want to do as it’s your life and you can’t get much more satisfaction than helping others. 👍😀

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@thomasmuller9243 3 жыл бұрын

It is better to help them to the level they can help themself. Otherwise it is an endless wheel.

@BillMetter 3 жыл бұрын

When you love your job you will never “WORK” a day in your life! Great job Ryan and god bless.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt!

@rickbarrington 2 жыл бұрын

Not a Christian but I enjoy your channel and applaud the work your organization does to help native communities. Keep the great content coming!

@kennethperian4370 9 күн бұрын

Great flying Ryan in joyed it , thanks for showing and telling. have a great one see ya on the next flight or video see ya bye.

@russ2991 3 жыл бұрын

That takeoff runway is rough! I enjoyed the non-aviation information, nice balance and well-explained. TY.

@kathrynaraguz4816 3 ай бұрын

I love how I watched a more current video (2023/24) and asked you how you got into this work, and where you were in the world and then this video pops up.. God bless you in all you do..

@user-ev8kx3pt9f 7 ай бұрын

I fly a 1969 Piper Arrow & have been flying for 50 years. I enjoy your videos. You do a great job. I send some of your videos to my son who is working on his private certificate. He wants to be a missionary priest who is able to fly into remote areas.

@williamfenton8733 3 жыл бұрын

You may well be aware of the old saying that has it that there only three types of expatriates in PNG (or indeed the South Pacific) - Missionaries, Mercenaries or Misfits. Those who are there with the purpose to help; those who simply wish to make money and those who are (usually) escaping from the "real world". I was really pleased to ascertain from your warm attitude to the PNG people that you fell into the first group. But as it entirely your business I made no comment. Your story today now empowers me to comment. How wonderful it is to have a sense of purpose, and deliver for others. I salute you. I am not a fan of organised religion but there has been a lot of great humanitarian work done. The legacy of the quick conversion from original beliefs to Christianity is not without issues but I salute what you do when so many of us get no farther than a keyboard. PNG is on rapid path of change ,I hope that many will be able to take the best of scripture and practice and forge their own unique path in the world.

@qrplife 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you telling us more about the missionary aspect of your flying job.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@apat578 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, your name is Missionary Bush Pilot lol, what did people expect? I'm not a believer in higher powers, but I believe people should believe in what makes them happy and share that if it makes them feel purposeful. Enjoy your life and keep it up. I enjoy the aviation sir!

@patrickmaartense7772 3 жыл бұрын

I agree completely with this comment, always allow people to do what they want/like/love, as long as no one gets hurt , Helping people is a great cause. and yes ,if you love what you do, you will not HAVE TO work, you are HAPPY to work.

@LuckyLeprechaun100 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmaartense7772 if you only define "hurt" as physical harm then you have a very narrow view of the world

@patrickmaartense7772 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuckyLeprechaun100 no i do not, you can hurt people by all other means.

@Rhaspun 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuckyLeprechaun100 I wouldn't be so critical of comments of others as many people aren't going to give an in depth explanation for every part of their comment to keep their comment brief.

@soidog659 2 жыл бұрын

Well done MBP, respect and well done. A man above men.

@lucasd3658 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love how this looks so much like real life microsoft really did a good job.

@apat578 3 жыл бұрын

What? Lmao

@FranciscoPerez74 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@johnjohn3241 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooooo

@lmnopxyz5796 2 жыл бұрын

Bahahahahaha. While it does look like a Microsoft sim at times, I'm pretty sure this is real life. Lol.

@stevenboyd5044 3 жыл бұрын

So cool. Learning all the little things you do like the fuel guy at the end. When I lived in New Zealand I worked in a sawmill with a guy from PNG. He carved me a little statue of Mary holding baby Jesus out of one of our chunky big crayons. Such a cool lad. Biggest smile you've ever seen. Thanks for sharing Ryan.

@badinage1 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I love you more and more every day! Ok, “you might agree with that, you might disagree with that, I really don’t care” is one those moments where I perked up and then laughed because as I get to know you better I’m earning more about you and it’s awesome. I used to be an atheist and I won’t get into reasons why I changed but I did. Anyway I just want you to know that over the last week or so I’ve been binge-watching all your stuff. It’s fantastic! I haven’t even finished watching this video yet I just had to make a comment when I heard you say that lol… Thanks man! -Eyan ….. nice name by the way 😉

@MichaelSteeves 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, my interest in Aviation started with mission aviation while I was growing up in Kenya. I have no problems with you explaining why you are doing what you are doing!

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@jeffbergstrom 3 жыл бұрын

We should crowdsource a canned air-horn you can stick out of the window to honk at the dog. 😉

@MichaelSteeves 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that would be any more effective than a jet engine...

@jamesgreer8610 3 жыл бұрын

Could use for fuel guy too.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

If the locals would just scare off the dog like they are supposed to rather than just look at it, it wouldn't be a problem, but yeah......

@USAMontanan 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always said that planes should have horns

@Mr_Rasmussen 3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. totally

@efoxxok7478 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan I graduated college on an aviation program with the intention of doing exactly what you are doing. Unfortunately I graduated at a time when our economy was down and I couldn’t get the 250 more hours I needed to go into the field. As it turned out it was for the best for me as we had illness in my family that would have required me to come home after only a year or two. I took a job “temporarily” as an air traffic controller, and 30 years later I retired. I thank you for your videos, it lets me know that my desire was for a very necessary service, and I do live somewhat vicariously through your flights. God bless you and your family.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching.

@davidjensen1301 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great video took me back 40 yrs spent 10 yrs as a mechanic come sawmiller etc etc missionary. 3yrs Wewak 7yrs Anguganak all our flying with MAF. Loved watching that circuit over the beach bought back great memories. Safe flying keep up the great work. 👍

@Whitesp44 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you, you've found your calling. Not every one does. Imagine flying in a class B airspace most of the time? You are truly flying where you are. Looking forward to that '360 cam! Great video as always.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The 360 cam is coming soon to a vlog. I started using them about a week ago.

@FranciscoPerez74 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for the filters on the rest of your cameras, Ryan. 👍🏼

@judithaaron6985 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your channel even though I am not a pilot. Not only are your videos very educational about flying, but the scenery is outstanding! With the added story on how you became a missionary bush pilot, today’s video is by far my favorite. I love your heart and admire your determination to find a career that aligns with God’s calling in your life.

@JacquesButcher 3 жыл бұрын

I second all of that.

@kovalanpachu 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@jaycascio9423 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Ryan. Thanks!!

@lmenascojr 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing!

@rolandgardiner3059 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Ryan. Enjoy watching your flights.

@malahammer 3 жыл бұрын

You will need to start up aerial bush package tours soon of all these wonderful PNG airstrips, volcanoes, valley manoeuvres, "fun landings and take offs" and WW2 wreckages. I bags the co-pilot seat on the first tour :) Great stuff as always Ryan.

@charlesme2998 3 жыл бұрын

Love what you're doing and why you're doing it! All the best! Stay safe!

@DJ99777 3 жыл бұрын

Creek beside runway looked beautiful.

@derekpriest9399 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Ryan. Great video

@davewestner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your details man. I'm glad you found something that you love to do. Don't blame you for not flying for the airlines....this job is way more fun and I would imagine the non flying aspect of your job is pretty satisfying. FWIW, my German dad did missionary stuff in the 60s in PNG....no idea what outfit he worked with, but he taught mechanic stuff. He used to fly around with the bush pilots when he lived there and loved it. Wouldn't be surprised if he had to do some bush repairs either. I sent him some links to your videos and he totally digs it. Haven't had a chance to talk to him about it yet, but I would imagine it's a pretty cool walk down memory lane for him. Eventually he wound up moving to the Philippines where he met my mom, who worked for the Peace Corps, and getting hitched. And here I am, watching your videos. Cheers

@BryanEaton 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they have to fly mechanics to the bush from time to time.

@dfawkes55 3 жыл бұрын

From an 'aviation enthusiast dog' on the runway to your testimony in the air. In addition to the joys of 'cloud-wiggling' and landing in bumpy and lumpy runways surrounded by weather, mountains, etc. Finally onto aircraft procedures. The landing at WeWac (sic) intrigued me. It looked like I was flying in the Bahamas. Thanks Ryan for a very interesting and informative video. Keep up the good work as a Missionary Bush Pilot. Your'e an inspiration and motivation to all of us!

@johnmorris2315 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story

@ribe3434 3 жыл бұрын

Your new image quality is great. Love seeing more details.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rickwallis2761 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story! Very helpful and inspiring. Great work!

@leestephens1 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed hearing part of your story! Thanks!

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@yakabakooproductions9115 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you did this one, Ryan. Excellent motivation you had for becoming a missionary aviation pilot! Great work!

@joshuapatrick682 3 жыл бұрын

Next hill?! Dude that’s a mountain...thanks for opening up, had an idea based on the name of the channel but good on your bro, help spread the Good News! You get to fly in a remote jungle with almost no traffic, no real hazards, just pure flying bliss! Great stuff.

@denmarktwp 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!! A great example of the high calling of our daily work.

@JonathanKlasen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ryan for sharing the story of how you became a bush pilot. You're truly sanctifying your work! God bless :)

@martinh9120 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Thanks for the insight into your world in the land of the unexpected, PNG all the best mate.

@rodelcapul7453 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you enjoy what you do, that’s where the contentment is. Without the bush pilot, I won’t be able to see and experience journey above Papua. A wonderful landscape to traverse above. Thanks and God bless.

@jasoneckhart1997 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has a place in the ministry. You are just as important as an on the ground missionary. God Bless and keep going. Love how you let us fly with you, so much fun to watch.

@richardpocock571 3 жыл бұрын

So glad for your explanation of motive for service. Thank you Ryan.

@johnciely8209 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Love the missionary aspect as well as the flying.

@rodneymcknight3767 3 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video. Thanks Ryan. Enjoyed hearing your story also.

@ryanlovett 3 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing more about your story. Keep up the mix of flying and life in PNG. 👍🏻

@brownechr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story in this video. It's great that you've managed to align your work with your calling in life. Great video as always.

@mscir 3 жыл бұрын

Big respect for what you're doing, meaningful work is so much more fulfilling. Well done.

@nev59christall8 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Ryan

@stevenmitchell1240 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing more about you!!!

@mikecoffee100 3 жыл бұрын

Great Flying around PNG

@BryanEaton 3 жыл бұрын

Living the dream and helping the people of PNG. Good on you, man.

@4455zfactor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some of your life beyond aviation, from a part of the world that is far from my own. I really enjoy watching your videos and I appreciate the high level of details you share.

@EVELYNEMIL 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal!!.

@geoffuk8356 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, lovely views on approach when you came out of the clouds. Thank you.

@patrickheavirland3599 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your story!! Keep up the great work!!

@juniormartin7164 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work. God bless.

@shoop4040 3 жыл бұрын

Exciting- I’m not a pilot just an aviation enthusiast becoming a subscriber right about now. Safe travels to you and please have the time of your life.

@Martin-pl5ry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your flight experiences in such an open and friendly way. God bless you.

@mandwald 10 ай бұрын

Great job, enjoy and have safe flights.

@cerealspiller 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along on the flight. Looking forward to the 360 camera views!

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

they are really cool. Just started using them about a week ago.

@danielaleheckova8598 3 жыл бұрын

👒 Přeji vám příjemný let 🥰 a mě krásné zážitky, děkuji ❤️

@3pbhenry 3 жыл бұрын

Love the FBO alarm -- high idle, low beta -- 😊

@gillianstewart8442 3 жыл бұрын

You are definitely in the right job Ryan and you are blessed to have it. My cousin and his son are both missionaries of the gospel in Australia and often go to Papua New Guinea to preach, particularly his son. Now I have an idea of what the island looks like. I also really enjoy the views from inside the cockpit as I'm an armchair aviator 🙂 God bless and protect you.

@hidesG 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing job and passion! We were headed down that route, but the hubs did not enjoy the A&P part of his degree. He also did not want to fly for the airlines. We ended up at one of the majors with a dispatch job. We use our more than six months off each year to visit missionaries around the world, and support them. We have found a way to balance our passion for missions with his passion for aviation. Love your videos! Many prayers! Thank you for the insight.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prayers. I appreciate it.

@knettergek1137 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool!

@NathanElcoate 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again. What a bumpy runway!

@anntaylor3131 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your personal story. It was lovely hearing what was behind your calling and what training you had. I have only just discovered your videos ,so will catch up on them . I saw one that said it was your last before returning to USA. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe 🙏

@Chefin243 3 жыл бұрын

😁I hope the fuel guy DID hear you!😉 Very interesting and informative video, thank you! I very appreciate yr work for the people of PNG! You're doing an amazing job! 👍

@alexandermyrthue1987 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a Fighter pilot sound 4:26 lol 😎

@Oz_Gnarly_One 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting hearing about your journey into Aviation. I'm glad you are helping others. Your aviation content is always top notch.

@angelpacheco1759 3 жыл бұрын

Hey son I’m an old pilot since 1977 ! I enjoy your videos, they take me back 40’years in the jungles of Venezuela and Brasil

@philippinestroppoholic7996 2 жыл бұрын

Great testimony Ryan. Good work !!!

@oscarmorvillo2267 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@rjhintheroom 3 жыл бұрын

Keep doing what your doing. Thanks for sharing your story 👍

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

You bet

@genelegear5418 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your story, more important things in life than wealth. Thanks for the Rome along. Always enjoy the ride. Stay safe

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

You bet

@CaptKenneth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome videos. I feel i'm in the right hand seat. Love it! Keep those vids comin! Fly safe mate!

@lotsabirds 3 жыл бұрын

Not that you need me to tell you, but you have a great reason to do what you do! Blessings and Peace be with you, Sir!

@joycethomas8868 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough pre-flight check. I like it when the pilot actually thinks about each item, not just spit them out.

@jenw1936 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Sharing with my young grandsons 🌟

@rscottadams7082 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated this video very much. Thanks. I had the privilege of flying with Paul Dye in the Darien many many years ago. 185 w/ STOL. From Panama City out to the Village of Pucaro. Life changing experience.

@joshuablack398 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear about the work you are doing in PNG.

@bando404 3 жыл бұрын

This is something I don’t see a lot... beautiful purpose! Good on you man! You should be proud.

@cjsims3000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for allowing me to ride along. Great video.

@kennymcwilliams8972 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan for your personal retrospective on why you do what you do; God Bless.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@josephjolly1936 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am glad that you like what you are doing. Safe travels.👍✈️

@demenilsen7849 3 жыл бұрын

Good work mate. You have an awesome story.

@slreight 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, Ryan. I always enjoyed flying around the clouds too. Thanks for sharing a little of your background story. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family. 😎👍

@calebwatt97 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. Thanks for sharing. Be bold man.

@theworldssexiestman 3 жыл бұрын

Great views of Wewak and the coast on the approach today. Really enjoyed the scenic approach. Jerry

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jeffbailes5989 3 жыл бұрын

nice flight, thanks

@fepatton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are finding purpose in what you do! So many live their lives of "quiet desperation". Knowing that what you do has meaning is one key to a happy life.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more

@BertilNordin 11 ай бұрын

Super enjoyable

@JohnLittleJr 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Enjoyed hearing your personal history and how you got to PNG.

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MichaelSmith-mk2uj 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your channel! Thanks for the glimpse into your history & why you fly with Ethnos. I flew in many MAF Cessnas as a little kid in Ethiopia. Then later lived in central Java as my parents were missionaries. Didn't experience any small plane aviation there except my jaw-dropping witness to several monthly fly-overs over my smalltown backyard of probably one of the last WWII hand-me-down P-51's Indonesia had in service in the early 80's. Thanks for your ocassional mention of points of interest re WWII where you are. That stuff fascinates me as much as your work.

@scottoworn 3 жыл бұрын

I love your vids! You are a great man.Keep doing what you do!

@jackdickerson2031 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan, thanks for giving details about the landscape and history of the areas.

@rougehawk 3 жыл бұрын

Happy for you man!

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@richardggrant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the personal touch on this one. ! neat to know what got you there. It's great that you took time to discuss your path of aviation in the Missionary field. You should talk some more about that ! You have a great story to share ! Keep it up, watch you everyday !

@MissionaryBushPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I might go into more detail in the future.