This EXTREME Runway Changed Their Lives - PART I

[@Shloopers]

Give this man an Oscar

[@anubhab_Bhartiya]

Not an Oscar .. he should get the highest civilian award from his country. #humanity

[@terryterry1655]

@@anubhab_Bhartiya pilot's name ? he deserves credit too

[@AnkitYadav-td6mg]

​​​@@anubhab_Bhartiya अरे भाई Humanitarian Aid की आड़ में Conversion वाला काम चल रहा है यहां...although respect for the Locals & the Pilot alike...

[@mcroman-superfeat]

ONLY ONE OSCAR !? ;)

[@williepacquin5107]

Unbridled humanity meets technology, incredible scenery, nothing else matters. Best cinematic vlog.

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@63havtebluz]

This is not a youtube video, this is cinema ! Thank you Andre for this masterpiece. Greetings from Switzerland, the home of the Pilatus Porter.

[@hinglemcgringleberry]

A hand made runway years in the making, and then the people being excited that all of their hard work has been worth it. How crazy that feeling has to be for them!

[@ribotero]

Great video again. We love those beautiful planes, but they matter little if they are not at the service of people. They clearly bring joy to them. You portrait both aspects here clearly.

[@APilotsHome]

Thanks a lot and I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for being part of my channel!

[@John-nc4bl]

Thanks for your video. Smooth moves on the throttle is better than sharp little jabs.@@APilotsHome

[@RobsNeighbor]

Lord tell me why I can't watch your intros without shedding a tear of Joy and sheer awe at the lives changed and inspired by you sharing your journey. The way the group carried you off had to be the most amazing feeling ever so much gratitude in what you do.

[@APilotsHome]

Wow, thank you! God bless you!

[@keimahane]

Me too, I had to pause it after that first scene of the whole village coming to meet him, it was a bit overwhelming to be honest.

[@javaman_54]

i’m a 70-year young indonesian with 40some years & 23k hours of all-big jet flying 2/3 of the world. watching what you did really amazes me. my highest salute to you guys and to my fellow papuans. fly safe, boys. godspeed 🫡🫡

[@KoSka1901]

That aint bad young man, you did have a good life. Enjoy you retirement.

[@javaman_54]

@@KoSka1901 💪🏽👨🏼‍🦳 thanks buddy

[@altarique123]

Love ❤️ from USA 🇺🇸. Simply loved it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you so much!! So glad!

[@VISTATREKKER]

Absolutely stunning edit, story and choice of music. Timed to perfection. Thank you for sharing this work.

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words 🙏😊

[@gperk4723]

Wow, thanks for sharing this with the world, those people fixed the runway just for someone to come...grateful people❤

[@mruniverse5704]

I can’t imagine how excited people on land were!!!

[@lembayungsenja6561]

My brothers & sisters in Papua..tears off😢

[@miketackabery7521]

Freedom for West Papua!

[@Vico649]

This man is a legend. Even after leaving the plane unattended with doors wide open, the locals are more interested in him and not the iron bird.

[@APilotsHome]

Thanks Vico! I love the iron bird 😍

[@HowieDewitt535]

They were more interested in the ghost than the bird. 💀

[@APilotsHome]

Hahaha 😂

[@HowieDewitt535]

@@APilotsHome It is more crazy that you found it funny than your reaction time!

[@EduardoAbreu-Counsell]

Dude, I never comment on anything in the KZbin universe.. First time for everything. A wonderful piece of filmmaking. And really good professional flying in a challenging environment. All the best. E

[@keimahane]

Incredible to see just how much this means to these people, very powerful first scene as they came out to meet you. The joy on their faces is priceless. Thank You for all that you do. God Bless!

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you and God bless you too!

[@YANKYVICTOR]

Beautiful place! Lovely views! Happy and safe flying!

[@welle97]

It was a very great pleasure to watch. Long time ago i flew micro light in Germany. Now i am aged 74 and i live in Thailand since 2 years and i love to watch all about flying. Take care all times and be careful. Many thanks from Rainer in Phitsanulok.

[@Kikiyayazengardens]

I tend to tear up when I see such warm welcomes.

[@hangie65]

EXCELLENT film. You not only manage to convey the challenge of a first landing on a new and untried landing strip and the beauty of flying on such a remote place, but also beautifully show how much it means to the local village that they now have access to an air plane and what that entails. Well done and please keep it up.

[@crystalclarity6766]

This was magic! You just change those villager’s lives forever!

[@edward88881]

Wow. An amazing video. The lush green scenes of Papua from the air were mesmerizing. I enjoyed this much more than anything National Geographic could have produced.

[@titamelbourne]

Im crying! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thankyouuuuu sir!

[@blasterml]

A new subscriber here. Amazing video! Thank you!

[@zippytrippy3041]

This channel is a hidden treasure, really good videos!

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

Wonderful to see the absolute joy of the villagers.

[@yunusyumte2579]

I love this video so much. Thanks my Dear Papuan Pilot Andre for making this.

[@bruceyoung1343]

Love the people. They seemed very happy that a pilot landed a plane. It open up so many possibilities now. I would enjoy the person to person contact you experience

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you for your kind message! Part Two will be more about the impact of the runway and it's ppl. Keep well!

[@mannagossu4828]

​@@APilotsHomeI did not hey your name. You made some daring flying manouver to test an un-tried runway. You later landed that Pilatus aircraft flawlessly You're a strong brave soul. May God be your co-pilot at all times. Praying all your take off(s) and landings are safe. I felt like I was in the cockpit flying with you. You also brought joy and happiness to the village people connecting them to the outside world. Thank you. Godspeed. Amen.

[@haggeoromero]

The few camera mistakes actually add to the quality of this video. Being in that place is being in another world, another time so the camera being out of focus or zoomed in highlights the disorienting feeling of moving to another place in time. These people worked hard to get a plane to land in their tiny spot on this earth, amazing.

[@danielcarpenter6523]

I spent a few years flying out on Nabire, good times. Brings back good memories.

[@APilotsHome]

Hey Daniel! What did you fly in Papua? And for who? Cheers!

[@blairguinea6811]

Thank you Sir as always.............Epic to say the least, flying off the end of the runway into the abyss Epic 🙂

[@APilotsHome]

Thanks for the message! Glad you had a good time watching it 😁

[@boyvanurk9854]

Beautiful, skillful, moving, a joy to watch 😇🛩. Wish you many happy flights and encounters🌍.

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you so much 😀

[@luisrazormax2861]

Great vidseo, great storytelling dan great pilot. Walaupun tidak pernah ke Papua tapi Captain telah bawa kami kesana. Thank Yoo Cap for the video, love from Sarawak Malaysia. Please come to Sarawak

[@rdembow]

Amazing gratefulness from these people , what a heart warming video !!!!!

[@AlvesMartins-d7p]

APilots Home , Good morning. It really takes a lot of pilot skill to land on a runway like this. Any mistake will overtake the runway and disaster is certain, just as when touching the runway it cannot be with too much impact because it could damage the landing gear. Excellent landing !

[@lornecunningham326]

I've watched this one video 3 times already today. The start is amazing. The editing and music is stunning. Massive fan of the channel and content as well as the Pilatus Porter. This channel shows it's ruggedness and the point of this aircraft's existence. 🤙

[@APilotsHome]

Really appreciate you mate! Thanks for following along and dropping this kind message. The Porter is indeed a superb airplane. Cheers!

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

Fantastic and such nice people.

[@acbcfoto]

Very moving video. Great work!

[@dedessuslesmoustierjacques3459]

the runway thresold is scary.That been said, i love the idea to go where real situation of isolated people exists.The fact to live in big cities does not always lead to know how other parts of human civilization lives in our world.Very nice videos and, i love those little planes that are capable to land in complicated places.

[@voaroaka]

Wonderful! Will stay tuned for the sequel.😅

[@PP-qp5gz]

So proud of you Cuzzz!! Keep up with your great work!!!!

[@fernsebastian]

THIS is flying. Awesome. And filmed and edited so pro. I could spend hours watching it. Cheers from MUC.

[@RogerWilco66]

Incredible footage, well edited, and a very moving story. Thank you.

[@rogerclarke3291]

Hi from the UK. what an awesome video. Our runway is 300 meters at out airfield, but it's flat. fantastic stuff. The people look so grateful. Thank you for sharing.

[@artempankiv154]

Awesome aerial shots! Keep going!

[@ua6xgl1]

Man, you do a magical job. I have been watching movies on KZbin for many years and your films are some of the most exciting and true. You're a big lad! Thank you!

[@APilotsHome]

Wow, thank you so much! 🙏🥹

[@pedroferreira2062]

Incredible!

[@northjayhoon9789]

This is amazing man!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Loved the air to air shots at the start. A little bit hairy eh? The old Porter is/was a great STOL aircraft for the location. Sadly I hear Pilatus has ceased production on that model. Did I hear that right.? What will supercede it.? Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@APilotsHome]

Hey Bryan. Thank you for your comment! Yes, it's true. Manufacturing has stopped and I think no other place will replace the Porter. There are less and less runways only a Porter can land on. She's been replaced by Cessna Caravan and longer runways. Cheers!

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@APilotsHome Just been online and viewing Oshkosh 2023. Can't see anything you could adapt. If you only had freight and no passengers, the old Polish Wilga might do.? How many active hours do you see for your Porter?? Thanks again for sharing. Take care.

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@APilotsHome how about the Kodiak. Like Ryan in Missionary Bush Pilot operates.?

[@APilotsHome]

Nothing takes almost a ton of cargo like the Porter does. The Kodiak needs more runway than a Porter and its approaching speed is also higher.

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@APilotsHome ok mate. Take care.

[@HERDADEdaBOAVISTA]

Grande Andre´. Sou colega do teu Pai na Força Area. Esta pista faz lembrar a pista de Vila Gamito no NW the Moçambique. Isto é aviação no seu melhor. Parabens, bons voos e muito sucesso para ti e para os locais . Araço . Pedro Tito

[@APilotsHome]

Olá Tito! Muito obrigado pela sua mensagem! Irei transmitir ao meu pai! Sempre gostei de ouvir as histórias dos tempos da guerra, contadas pela malta da velha guarda, incluindo o meu pai. Vocês sempre foram uma inspiração para mim! Um grande abraço!

[@HERDADEdaBOAVISTA]

@@APilotsHome Caro André. Foi o Pedro Gaivão, do curso do teu pai, que me chamou à atenção para a existencia do teu "Site". Estás de parabens e fazendo um trabalho de mérito. Renovo o abraço e os votos de sucesso. Forte abraço.Pedro Tito

[@alexandresousa2112]

Magnifico André, é um gosto ver os teus videos! Um abraço

[@stefanoskolovouris7223]

Μπράβο ρε φίλε μπραβο

[@freesk8]

So cool! Quite an adventure!

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

What you are doing is life changing for them🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tvalmabrasil]

YOU ARE AMAZING! Superb my brother! Pure love for all you are sharing

[@jrgrissinger]

Excellent video, thanks Andre and stay safe!

[@APilotsHome]

Thanks John! Super happy you watched and liked the video! Keep well too!

[@User_ML907]

This man is living fully his life.

[@flightdirectorr]

What a amazing content...Thank You so much for this!

[@criticalmass181]

Such a beautiful moment in time.

[@klodmey6842]

Thank you for this testimonial film, you are a root aviator, respect !

[@APilotsHome]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roginutah]

The plane! The plane! Nice video.

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Hi Ricard (hope i got your name correct). Bless you for this awesome footage. This is real life! It is for this reason that I support FEBA radio, that brings hope to the small unknown peoples of the world. As a retired hang glider pilot from 1980, this was the sort of flying that I always related to. my family are like statues. Upper class minding their own business, completely emotionless. These people however, having so little share what they have, 100%. Even acknowledge God that helped them creating that landing strip. Does ordinary people appreciate what incredible effort it must have taken? Love you and pray God's blessings over you from South Africa.

[@APilotsHome]

Hi Alex. My name is actually Andre and I am also South African 😁 thank you for your kind message and sharing a little bit of your story. I would love to try hang gliding one day. You are right about the ppl here. Most have very little but still give what they have in appreciation to the ones that come and help. I believe most ordinary ppl appreciate the work we do. I wish you much happiness and may God bless you as well!

[@redbearrc6706]

This is an awesome video. My father was offered a job for Philips to work there in 1959. My grandmother who was indonesian said not to go because she was afraid my parents will be eaten. So my mother refused. Otherwise I would have been borne there in 1960. I am dutch but I can speak Bahasa Indonesia. When he talked Bahasa to you I understand, but he also talked native language. I am looking forward to Part 2. Sampai berjumpa lagi, pilot.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you for an amazing video. I have just subscribed. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@martin-uz5ki]

A M A Z I N G ! ! !👍

[@gogamich]

WOW. Music, images... Thank you very much.

[@fpre3114]

I think this is your best video, although it's difficult to choose one, they're all amazing 🙌🏻 the most expressive for sure. I guess being used to that kind of welcomes is a key for your job 😂

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you so much!! To be honest it's always a surprise!

[@auralarchipelago]

Is it your recording from Nabia at the end? It's really wonderful. I'm an ethnomusicologist studying Lani and Dani music in Papua - the music you recorded is called wisisi.

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you for the info! Appreciate it a lot! Yes, the music was recorded by me in Nabia a while back. Keep well!

[@taiibill6849]

God bless the pilots and the natives strong as the mountains.

[@wwjoesr]

Amazing 😊

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@panagiotispourpoutidis6724]

I’m an A330 pilot for a living and ………I’m jealous.

[@DEKDEIREAN]

very good channel, i like view of the mountains jungle and hill from the airplane

[@colinedwards7367]

I remember that many years ago around 1965/6 I went on a demo flight in one of these Pilatus Porter aircraft as we were flying downwind the pilot ask DF Malan, Cape Town, RSA tower for permission to begin his landing 2000 feet over the apron, permission was granted, well right above the apron he went vertical and I was left hanging in the harness when he threw her into reverse pitch and slicked the plane right onto the start of the runway. Needless to say they had to use a long lever to brake the vacuum to free me from the seat.

[@APilotsHome]

Hey Colin! As a saffa myself I loved your story and thanks for sharing it! Indeed these Pilatus can do an extremely steep descent. Most ppl will be caught by surprise and won't believe the Porter will make it. Keep well!

[@Yman83464z]

As they were carrying you down the runway in celebration, the village dogs were running along, thinking - "Yes! We gonna get some 'white pork' tonight!" 😂 Good work, Pilot! We the small population of Yegeiyepa everywhere in the world - WE SALUTE YOU! 🤗

[@KoSka1901]

hahahaha ooh shoootz

[@ALCADIA2000]

Very nice job, good bless friend!

[@kimikimikimikimikimikimikimi89]

Awesome Job

[@mickfeagan4658]

Coolest STOL plane ever ! And wow what a pilot. 3 point landing . ❤❤❤

[@Teknisi_kacafilem_mobil_PPF]

Goood Joob brother Capt❤❤ I Love you froom JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIAN

[@btdtalso]

Your videos are spectacular.

[@APilotsHome]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

The great results of a good cooperative effort.

[@BLUETERRIER7]

Superb

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@renhardsianturi-fe5hl]

God bless you....

[@rodrigo13121962]

Well done Mister Pilot. Congratulations❤

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you!🙏

[@higamerXD]

and to think 100 years ago in a similar case we would roll up in some rickety biplane, these people's grandfathers still lived a similar life without any planes at all and to then see a turbo prop as nice as this one just landing in the village must be something these people will talk about for their entire life, a really cool video, some odd choices in the video styling but it felt unique and diffrent, and the content itself was also really cool to see, what a great video! amazing work

[@whocared..1128]

Great airplane

[@APilotsHome]

Couldn't agree more!

[@flyRosta]

Amazing job! I have to visit you

[@johnsonhasibuan4783]

Noble man.. we salute you, terima kasih!

[@John-nc4bl]

Thanks for your reply. Smooth moves gradually. Engines dont'like little moves back and forth as it wears out linkages faster. @APilotsHome

[@APilotsHome]

Thanks for the info!

[@Teknisi_kacafilem_mobil_PPF]

Hi capt i am from Indonesian west Java i am subcriber your chanels i stay live ini JEDDAH ARAB SAUDI

[@sitiaprombis1258]

Terimakasih banyak sudah melayani sodara sodara saya di pedalaman Papua ❤🙏 GOD BLESS YOU 😇

[@HebertoCrawford-ou4xo]

Awesome 👌

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zentitudeatitudezen672]

❤cada vez melhor😍

[@jeanriff7954]

Wonderfull i wish visite this peopel and montain with forest .God bless you pilot.Dod bless all wonderfull papua peopel

[@ClearedAsFiled]

You have beautiful gifts from God....blessings to you in all your flights...😊

[@MelodyOfFaith]

Sehr interessante Content schöne Aufnahme danke für Erlebnis

[@goncalomariani]

Best youtube channel!!!🛩

[@realtalk4193]

how are you getting the chase plane fotage !!!! ... absolutely amazing stuff

[@APilotsHome]

Secret... hehe 😂

[@delmonicojoe1005]

Good Job........

[@passeparla-y3i]

magnifique, merci.

[@ademirveber5756]

Belíssimo vidio

[@spartakporc]

Qu'est-ce que j'aime cette chaîne, c'est sublime !