The SECRET Truth Why MOST WILL FAIL as a Bush Pilot
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The Craziness of a bush pilots schedule will probably make most pilots want a new job. I love the spontaneity of my job, the ever changing schedule.....every day. Being a bush pilot in PNG, is not for the faint of heart...or patience.
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@joshuapatrick682 9 ай бұрын
I love how the fact that you're flying over one of the most, if not the most remote coastlines on the planet and it's just another day at the office man. been bingeing these like crazy
@daveshearer4983 2 жыл бұрын
I flew in PNG in the 70's and find your videos interesting inasmuch as how different it was 50 years ago. I was based in Lae and then Rabual ( before the eruption which closed the town ) and I know the area well. We flew in the pre turbine era and slogged along in Cessna and Islanders with the old piston engined Lycomings and Continentals. No gps , juat a map and mark one eyeballs. Interestingly all our aircraft had the old Mafair flip down/ flip up checklists on top of the panel. Yours seem to be an uprated electrical version. Something that seems to lack in your videos is how treacherous PNG weather can get. We used to push it pretty hard as we were a commercial airline and I can remember a few white knuckle flights bordering on the edge of risk verse reward. I guess the best way to put it is on a good weather day flying in PNG in the highlands or out in the islands ( New Britain, New England and Bougainville) was fantastic. The bad days, pretty scary. I did aa few years, Lae and Rabual and then went back to Australia to resume an Ag pilot career which I did for many years. Keep the videos coming. I just watch them and marvel at the difference 50 years has made to bush pilot flying.
@redlywaxer 2 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of your flight videos. Scenic and full of great info!
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@amcconnell6730 2 жыл бұрын
9:42 "I am 100% full up, so I don't think I'd get [1.5 miles per 1000' gilde] today" Actually the aircraft weight doesn't affect the glide distance at all - as long as you are gliding at the correct speed for that weight. The glide angle is determined by the L/D ratio of the wing, and that doesn't change - but as you need more lift for the higher weight, you have to glide down that angle at a higher speed.
@martinaskovhansen5036 2 жыл бұрын
Very true. Any glider pilot knows that.
@savageryflyer5391 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed if he's referring to the weight ( which seems to be the case ) but if in his head he is thinking about wind conditions or the airplane performances ( which sometimes differs from the POH ... ) it is true.
@its9429 2 жыл бұрын
Love that approach over the water onto the landing strip.
@jamesbrown3358 2 жыл бұрын
Great perspective! Thanks
@barbhelle5481 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan. Your videos never get old.
@sveinfarstad3897 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Ryan! Superb!
@hepgeoff 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed flying with you again! It's interesting to see the decisions you need to make each time you fly. So many things to think about. Thanks!
@orreng 2 жыл бұрын
Here in Texas...pilot: “Need to watch out for the power lines.” Ryan in PNG “Need to watch out for the volcanoes.” 😁😁
@flybyairplane3528 2 жыл бұрын
OREN G Hi I lost a friend overseas with unmarked power lines , now MANY COUNTRIES are using those brown markers cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@orreng 2 жыл бұрын
@@flybyairplane3528 I was with my uncle in a small plane flying around large power lines...and naively asked him what gauge on the plane showed him where the lines where. He said "none". Surely love Ryan's videos. He is awesome.
@ursmuller3704 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan for the originaly unintended low coastal flight giving the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery. The landing from the sea was awesome. Liked it. Stay safe!
@olddogg60 2 жыл бұрын
Always interesting Ryan. 😊
@danb1059 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Thanks Ryan
@kpeecee 2 жыл бұрын
Superb mate as always
@charliepapa3850 2 жыл бұрын
Respect for the job you do! Amazing commitment and flying! Thank you for a great video!
@bryantturner97 2 жыл бұрын
These vicarious ride alongs really help some of us who don't get the chance to fly often into the right frame of mind. Thanks for posting.
@jaypimbi2977 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome flight Ryan !
@BS25BaldEagle 2 жыл бұрын
You are doing an awesome job. Well done.
@mikecoffee100 2 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video Thank You
@deezacharo 2 жыл бұрын
Great Flight!!
@txnetcop 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video!
@justinc5284 2 жыл бұрын
I love that physical checklist device - could have done with that during my short PPl "carreer"
@user-ey8tc2pr5w 2 жыл бұрын
Love it !!! Thanks for sharing !
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Fainkom 2 жыл бұрын
Putting your ego aside saves lives..Awesome approach..💯🙌🏾
@shawns.6846 2 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Ryan, Thank you
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@mko3753 2 жыл бұрын
After some time off YT it’s great to be back watching your daily adventures.
@gordonfeliciano4315 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! As usual!
@itinensanzen 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plane, awesome landscape. Keep up the good work Ryan. Your videos gives me hope to be both glider and bush pilot one day.
@garyjones5792 2 жыл бұрын
good job u rock man
@edmatthews4640 2 жыл бұрын
I love that "airplane talk".......
@golfgrabu 2 жыл бұрын
The scenery is insane!
@philipford6183 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning flight. Love the coastal flights! Just a typical 'day at the office' for you, right? Amazing stuff.
@ericg69er 2 жыл бұрын
👍 Thanks.
@chaol1368 2 жыл бұрын
Woah you made it look real easy on final. Tried that last year at Pauanui NZUN with the beach approach but had to go around. Instructor was itching to take over the next circuit and she nailed it perfectly. Without much experience, the aim point messes with you as it's quite close to the beach/perimeter roadway. - Chao
@FastUgly 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Ryan thanks
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@iang.8601 Жыл бұрын
Ryan, things just don't go to plan, weather can change quickly, coastal or mountains, no day is the same. Interesting listening to you sort out your new scedual for the day. Thanks again for the ride Ryan, you do it well.
@josephjolly1936 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride.👍
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
You bet
@theplanefaithpodcast8751 2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't take long to go from Vx to a stall if you have an engine failure on takeoff. At Vx, by the time you recognize what's going on, you are going to have to be aggressive with that yoke. Anyway... you know this better than the rest of us. But I appreciated your explanation for why you were climbing out at Vy instead of Vx. Awesome video!
@Hyacinth000 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome!
@TheBrierose 2 жыл бұрын
Nice view from the office, just got to watch the wildlife!
@Cheranetube 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope that if I train hard, I can be even half as "on it" as you are. Thank you so much for sharing your professionalism and skills with all of us.
@markhamilton.photos 2 жыл бұрын
Flexibility is key! As frustrating as it can be, being able to adapt to a changing environment is key!
@sandyjohnson2129 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and they prompt me to pray for you, your wife, and extended family.
@tradjazzer 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for a good video. keep safe then.
@avigaming8969 2 жыл бұрын
Great
@investmentkid6709 2 жыл бұрын
that is why i love bush flying ......
@user-se7vt5ow4e Жыл бұрын
As a yacht captain/ pilot I have learned a good plan is a flexible plan. Love your videos
@robertguerrero8009 2 жыл бұрын
Well done mate
@pdawdy 2 жыл бұрын
I adore your New Britain flights. Volcanoes!
@leokimvideo 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky escape for the bird. Looked like a smallish Falcon type bird. As for the dog...no idea
@kyPinto14 2 жыл бұрын
Legend!!! Sounds like a dream what you do. Hope to become a bush pilot one day.
@makkavalley9144 2 жыл бұрын
"looks like a dog on the runway" that made me laugh. Thankfully everyone is safe.
@johnkerr1953 2 жыл бұрын
Yes Ryan that was a near one for that 🐦 l just caught sight of it when you past by it, it was very funny, but as for the flight it was as usual trimendous l enjoy every flight, you always make it very interesting, thank you.
@WolfPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent flight Ryan!! You don't know how bad I would love to fly right seat with ya! Turbines kick ass!!
@mrjimmyabr 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Kimbe for 2 years working at NBPOL flew into Hoskins alot during that time even had flights cancelled due to weather in the afternoon from POM. Made some good friends with the good folks at New Tribes. Love watching your videos Ryan job well done.
@robertthompson1489 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@Howie55Aus 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video and Thank You. I have noticed that the right hand yoke is never used in your videos. Certainly would make a nice addition to my flight simulator 😁😁
@davidbjornstad7759 2 жыл бұрын
#1 pre-req for bush pilots -- aeronautical qualifications. #2 pre-req for bush pilots -- flexibility. And we're not talking about bending over and touching you toes. Thanks as usual for the ride-along; it was a good look at a day in the life.
@ziebol1 2 жыл бұрын
Can't stop watching your channel, regards from Krakow Tower 🛫
@MrShortcut70 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you captain Ryan for giving us a glimpse into your daily flying routine, which never will be a routine actually ;-) Lots of animal encounters today, very interesting. Thank goodness you are staying cool. Looking forward to your next flight. Greetings from EDKB, Germany.
@johnkerr1953 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan what a trimendous flight that was, I'm so glad for you that it was nicen clear so that you see places whare you were going, l always enjoy every flight that you're on, keep safe till next time.
@aliciamacdonald8149 2 жыл бұрын
A bird and a dog....you are doing an amazing job on Survivor Island!!! lol....Keep up the great flying, and everything else will fall into place:)
@brianballard1729 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan, #989 thumbs up, Thanks for the ride, One day I hope to catch you live, Best wishes, Brian...
@kiksterman 2 жыл бұрын
so cool
@IrishDave 2 жыл бұрын
I personally think the constant change and having to pivot is exciting. I am not undermining the impact it has on you but I think most pilots would probably love the adventure of it all.
@ramillerusa 2 жыл бұрын
Good Job my Friend.
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@steini6771 2 жыл бұрын
Flying with you Sir has become share poetry - Just magical.
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@jeffbergstrom1813 2 жыл бұрын
Having watched many of your videos it is interesting that I can discern a difference in how long it takes you to takeoff with an empty plane compared to one that is loaded down (as is expected...just not something easily conveyed on KZfaq).
@rabh6746 2 жыл бұрын
Kamikaze birds and kamikaze dogs, all in a days work for Ryan ;) Awesome video once again, never a dull moment in PNG!
@awniibrahim2248 2 жыл бұрын
You are an angel!
@742Timbox 2 жыл бұрын
You have a great KZfaq Ryan; enjoying it thanks
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@EpicMissionaryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. We used to live in Hoskins. That’s where I got the missionary pilot bug. Now I’m flying down in central Mexico.
@larrybauer8876 2 жыл бұрын
It really is a beautiful place. Reminds me of flying around the Hawaiian Islands. Can't wait to see you get your rotor rating and those flights in your future. Love the varity of factors you have to deal with to get the missions done. You are a lucky man, hope the wife is understanding on missing a return to home flight :)
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
thankfully I have the most understanding wife ever!
@juliuscruz2843 2 жыл бұрын
“Luckily, no one was injured”
@davidtucker3729 2 жыл бұрын
Flyin a single engine, I'ma stickin to the coastline too. Wise man. Nice vid. Subscribing. Landing on dirt. You are allright man. Thanks
@iansmith1368 2 жыл бұрын
Ryan, great content! I've flown a bunch of your routes on the sim (msfs2020). Marawaka is a cool approach and I'm gonna try to hit a few smaller strips at higher altitudes. I wish they had the Kodiak in the sim...maybe someday? Fly safe buddy and keep the content coming!
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
The Kodiak is coming in the next month or so for FS2020
@iansmith1368 2 жыл бұрын
@@MissionaryBushPilot that's great news! Thanks! 👍
@jiteanomi4092 2 жыл бұрын
Today's video came with a touch of blue, it's just so lovely. My eyes kept on thanking me for letting them bask in such lovely visuals, thanks Ryan for your great videos. How do you manage to maintain proper glide slope when approaching these bush airstrips without PAPI lights?
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
I turn at key points at specific altitudes at very specifc speeds.
@Jonnyrocket51 2 жыл бұрын
I had a close call with a bird once. Watched it fly at me and went over the top of the windscreen last second. Excellent job on the landing.
@flybyairplane3528 2 жыл бұрын
John, hi many moons ago flying out of CDW FAIRFIELD NJ, I was practicing SLOW FLIGHT in a C150, We always use this area,north to south over a reservoir & land, when a TURKEY VULTURE HIT PORT WING destroying BOTH SENSORS, STALL, & airframe HOBBS, , Not far from base . , blood & feathers , that has been my only bird strike so far. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@skakpedersen 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber, love your channel! I know that metrics are new around, so from a 'native metric' - feel free to say Kilogram or simply Kilo, instead of K.G. Thanks for sharing from your life in the clouds. Greetings from Copenhagen Denmark
@kelvinnewstar 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome;) how you kept your cool, like a true professional Busch pilot . All in a days work. Eh. I really like your videos.
@nic22m 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan ! I really like your videos… informatives and nice to watch. Quick question about you contingencies. It look really woody and just a little uneven terrain (just a little 😅) When you’re low flying like in this video, are you scanning for potential clean terrain if you have an engine failure or a bird strike ? Sometime you probably just have anything possible, but still I’m wondering how you plan for potential emergencies. Flight planning got it covered, predetermined sites ? Once again, thanks for your channel !
@robin_miller_music 2 жыл бұрын
Getting on for 200k subs man!
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
pretty crazy I know!
@kunalsingh_yt 2 жыл бұрын
Watching from India 🇮🇳
@Spidey-tb3tu 2 жыл бұрын
I showed my daughter your plane tail lettering, NTZ. Her last name is NITZ. Thought that was pretty cool!
@tomchurch5651 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. Just a thought. For wet grass and muddy runways, what about bigger tires. I know they use bigger tires in Alaska just for soft landing areas. Even a little bigger might help. Just a idea. Have safe wheels up. I enjoy all Your videos. Thank You...From Indiana.
@Ughmahedhurtz 2 жыл бұрын
It's interesting how similar the procedural structure starts getting once you exceed a certain level of complexity in a task domain. Use the tools to reliably automate common tasks. Write everything down. Follow checklists. Standardize procedures to reduce error rates and to make spotting anomalies easier/faster. Normalize maintenance. Use a formalized change process. Use more than one form of communication. Etc. We do it because it works! /salute
@bryanparker2855 2 жыл бұрын
Yours is a very interesting and helpful comment. Could you elaborate a bit more and also provides some info or links to texts or websites for further self study? Thank you!
@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423 2 жыл бұрын
Many hours in a 172 and a Grand Caravan on the US east coast...moved back home to high altitude in Colorado..and nope, low ceiling, extreme weather that changes every 30 min it seems, insane air traffic on the eastern slope. Hat is off to you bush pilots weather you're island hopping or dodging 14+plus peaks to land on skis.. you all and ag pilots definitely set the bar! Safe touchdowns!!
@aviatorgeek99J 2 жыл бұрын
I learned to fly here in CO, c'mon in the water its plenty warm.
@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423 2 жыл бұрын
@@aviatorgeek99J my hat is off to you, one of my best aviation friends grew up here and it's no big deal for him, I got my wings when everything was about analog and just never kept up,heck float planes are illegal in CO. Love it all the same.
@derekdaniel3361 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to be able to choose your approach on the basis of being prettier.
@vincentpoole7588 2 жыл бұрын
Ryan Pops. Rolling with all rotations sir ! If only choppers were as quick as Kodiak, could your flight missions be faster ? V.
@towjpt 2 жыл бұрын
I recall a take-off and landing at a missionary school at Rintebe, only circa 10mins flying time from Goroka, but over an hour and a half drive. The strip reminded me of some of the very small grass strips with a cliff drop off at the end that you fly in and out of. Problem was we had a fair bit of rain whilst the aircraft was on the ground and the take-off was downright scary……buzzers going off and 4 passengers just a little concerned.
@LMays-cu2hp 2 жыл бұрын
Looking very nice.
@stuartjohnston3148 2 жыл бұрын
Have you new cameras? The vision is great, clarity seems greater than before. Love the first mug will buy the second soon. Thankyou for what you do. Blessings.
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
same cameras I have been using for the past 8 months, but the sunny days make them look extra crisp
@sinjhguddu4974 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Captain! That needs a tough mind! The coastline down below is so serene. Thrilled by the storm clouds across the waters , dangerous as they may be. What a marvellous landing Captain? Gently, skilfully skimming over the still waters. That was pure bliss! Wish we were going on to Goroka again!
@culcune 2 жыл бұрын
I work in a prison at a civilian job, but the pressure is still there. When things get stressful, my mind often drifts off and I wonder--what steep grass runway in PNG are we off to today??
@nathanslandings1982 2 жыл бұрын
Dream job
@ehrenkrause9861 8 ай бұрын
Being a contractor with many skills I don't ever get bored cuz I always have something different I can do in my line of work. I think I do better as a bush pilot than I would as a commercial airline pilot. Intense schedules are always difficult.. waiting for an hour and a half is probably about the closest to a layover you get I don't like layovers😂
@vittoesmith1 2 жыл бұрын
What are the groves you flew over?? Keep up the nice videos. You are doing one heck of a good job. Bless you.
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
palm oil trees
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
in canada you work the ramp for a year before you even fly, a lot of people give up doing that maybe
@drumsandstix128 2 жыл бұрын
Great vlog, thanks Ryan. In your job there is a lot of mental juggling going on requiring cognitive flexibility. It’s easy to see why some pilots would not want that challenge on a daily basis.
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
It can get pretty frustrating if you let it, that's for sure
@drumsandstix128 2 жыл бұрын
@@MissionaryBushPilot Perfectly understandable, you seem to take it in your stride though!
@juliashenandoah3965 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! The Flight Simulator 2020 needs such an impressive and absolutely hyperrealistic Kodiak Quest bushflight cargo plane DLC.
@itinensanzen 2 жыл бұрын
Or a Cessna Grand Caravan. Great cargo plane also.
@Sprud_ 2 жыл бұрын
Welp, ur wish has come true
@juliashenandoah3965 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sprud_ Yes indeed, and the SWS Kodiak 100 is a fantastic plane :) only an update for the modded Garmin 1000 NXi is necessary to make the turbine gauges looking the same as in the real cockpit. And these cool bear-paw logos under the door handle should be textured into the simulated plane too. Too bad that I have sold my graphics card and photorealistic VFR flights above dense jungle are no longer possible.
@patrickheavirland3599 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning from vacation in Lake of the Ozarks Missouri! Im Sitting on the balcony of our condo looking at the lake watching your video! Great way to start vacation!!
@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын
have fun in the Ozarks. My parents live at the lake, nice place
@patrickheavirland3599 2 жыл бұрын
@@MissionaryBushPilot this place is amazing! I wonder how many billions of dollars in boats are on this lake!!