I Flew Through a Storm and Survived

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Buy a Buddy Check- www.missionarybushpilot.com/buddycheck **CAUTION SPAM** Never respond to a message from an account that looks like me saying you won something and to contact them via Whatsapp or telegram. It's fake!

[@gardenertoo68]

Well done!

[@adeilzaoliveira8372]

It's interesting that you say it's fake but even the location of your house even had the missarian's account and the video of you in Sate porn was interesting how the fake is so similar to you in the video even in the same house the idiot recorded it for Sate porn Have watch your home because this fake guy might be collecting money in your name🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@M.Cunningham]

I have watched a lot of Ryan's videos and I am no pilot but he strikes me as someone who is very professional who follows checklists and prepares for weather conditions and adapts.

[@davebartosh5]

I did some flying. Not pro..but yeah. Ryan has very good sense. The fact that he is still alive...flying in this semi-controlled, very dangerous terrain speaks for itself.

[@Mlgraham22]

A ton of great stuff in this episode but the most touching moment was when the controller called you by name when you were battling the weather. Maybe not the most professional thing but it shows the flying community in PNG is pretty small and tight. It was an unexpected but heartwarming moment. Loved it!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yeah, it is a pretty small community here in PNG for the Aviation community. Probably only 25-30 aircraft are flying around at any given time

[@kevinfairclough4619]

It’s actually a great anecdotal statistic, that number. PNG is the 5th largest island in the world and with hundreds of airstrips. So beneficial of aerial transport. But glad it’s a low number because it’s not for everyone, only the good.

[@michaelseal9714]

Hey Ryan, just found your channel. I’m not a pilot, I’m a earthmover, I’d love to fly, if lessons I could choose, I’d choose you mate. Cheers from Bundaberg.

[@piloto34HD]

I completely agree. I see the exact opposite in student pilots. I think it's the sense that they see their CFI as quick because I'm doing things so methodically and slowly that they see it as fast. In commercial students I see them aggressive on the controls, trying to multi-task in complex airspace and doing too much all at once, spreading themselves thin. Instrument students don't care as much about being perfect/being on the numbers, but I always remind them to correct a small deviation, if it doesn't cost too much attention and to try to be as on the numbers as possible. Great video Ryan!

[@AS-tb7kg]

I am totally impressed on your flying ability. You are a professional pilot in my opinion. I have been a pilot for 45 years and your flying impresses me. God Bless you and your family.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thank you!

[@jameshubbard8407]

my grandson, Cameron Hubbard had you as his pilot when he came to do a video for the Oggs who translated the Bible for a tribe in Paupau New Guiniua about one year ago. He said you're the best! I love watching your channel! Bless you, in Christ! Jim Hubbard

[@KenBissell-oq2ns]

This is the kind of episode I like to see; a little more teaching about flying, instruments, best practices and the procedures. Very well done.

[@AmigaMuadib3D]

Regarding doing checks aloud, studies have shown that both hemispheres of the brain are engaged then, memorizing and more thought processes become easier to access. Totally agree about your rules!

[@Nvprazor]

@MissionaryBushPilot ".. not everybody loves flying.." ( 7:53 ) I'm a super nervous flier. The only thing I enjoy about flying is the landing. Everything else is just miserable for me. I watch your videos largely because they're interesting to watch and it helps with my flight anxiety. So, hearing that you fly for the comfort of others is music to my ears lol

[@1sames]

Boy do I agree with that "arm chair flying" thing. It works. I hadn't flown a plane in years and when I went to get back up to speed with an instructor I flew the entire flight over and over while eyes closed laying in my bed the day before. When I did the actual flight and made a near-perfect landing the instructor said "you haven't flown in How Long??" Truth be told , I flew last night, but just in my head.

[@georgew.5639]

The principles and practices that you use to fly in PNG work just as well here in the states. They help with the decision process. Making good decisions and choices will help to keep you alive.

[@ilsavv]

It''s amazing, that after being taught how to fly and after having flown for six years you discovered a better technique by yourself! Unlike many people who stick to what they once learned.

[@guerxx]

You're awesome Ryan! I'm a student pilot and sucking every information up that I can get, feels like hangar talking with you, keep going!

[@RichardLanoue-p6n]

As a retired USAF pilot who flew C-7 Caribous in Nam doing similar flying, I fully concur with your 5 points. Great job!

[@ianw3294]

Hi Ryan - reminded me of a flight in a Talair twin Otter from Goroka to Madang late 70's. We got caught in a storm - heavy rain - in heavy cloud most of the way - no navaids those days and we were certainly not at 14000 feet. Water came in through the door! Very happy to arrive in madang that day. Great flying btw.

Somewhat related to not falling behind, use your pre-flight preparations to find a reason to not fly. It sounds drastic, but seriously, if something doesn't feel right, stop right there and find out if it is a problem or isn't. There were many reasons why I decided to stop flying a number of years ago, but one of the most important of them was that I found myself becoming complacent with my pre-flight preparations. That complacency kills.

[@nicce12]

I really like the video, you show how you mange yourself in addtion to manage the airplane! That takes a lot of selfknowledge and insight.

[@skullworld7]

👍The best pilot!

[@rogeratygc7895]

9:55 You are so right; do checks out loud and you check the plane you are flying, do the checks silently and you are checking the plane that is in your head!

[@SeanAwning-er4ww]

Recite the checklists rather than check things, and when you start your B744's engines and the parking brake isn't set -- because you didn't check, you just recited and assumed the previous flight crew set the parking brake and left it set -- that expensive and beautiful plane rolls forward into the tug.

[@markbarrett7520]

"Get there itis" can create a lot of problems for sure. It's best to slow down, plan ahead, and do a good job. Really intense IFR flight today. Thank you Ryan!

[@donjohnston3776]

You're at 12000+ and not using O2. The trend is to start at 9000. Could this be the 6th item on your list?

[@nicpiali5157]

I am wondering what made Ryan think of using O2 at 12k? My wild guess is that he was hoping to get data on his cell phone (at 12k precisely and little likely?) and with getting zero coverage he realised it made little sense so he thought of 02. I even think he said himself let s get 02 for good thinking…Excellent tutorial and fully agreed with his 5 points to make a better pilot. Thanks!

[@mrrs8118]

Very interesting! I know some missionaries in PNG who have mentioned the places you flew from/to. You have probably flown them before, so this video was particularly interesting. Thank you. I do not know how you pilots do it. My son-in-law is an airline captain and I am amazed at all he has to do and know while flying. He is a line check pilot as well. He flies up and down the US East Coast and seems to constantly be dealing with weather. He talks to me a lot, so I am aware of how busy and stressful it can be. Good job, Captain!

[@gregoryrizer]

Beautiful landing Ryan may God bless you and your family

[@DDRighteous]

I know in comparison that was more work as you say it was, but you make it look so easy and comfortable. Your level of experience is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmeade2976]

I am not a pilot but your item 2 applies to many things other than flying. I almost always try to plan ahead. I used to travel by air a lot as part of my career. Most times, I would fly the expected route on my PC flight simulator so that I knew what to expect; it reduces stress and makes the trip more enjoyable. When I take a trip by car, I usually get a map of the trip and look it over before starting. Thanks for this and all your videos. They are not only entertaining, they are educational as well.

[@tomtrevett9914]

Fantastic professionalism on display here. It's all in the preparation. "Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win." A doff of the cap to you, sir.

[@emylrmm]

I liked those 5 tips, especially power to control air speed on short finals for mountain airfield landings.

[@Laforge129]

#5 Work Smarter and not harder is the way I would describe it!!

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

In my last USN tour I flew single seat fighters, A-4 and F-16N...and I always said the T/O and landing checklists out loud, even tho I was by myself.

[@dbobstoner]

Thank you. excellent. As a transport navigator it was drilled into me to get ahead of the aircraft. Never get behind or just outside 😉Even at low level have a number of plans ready.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Yea when you fly a jet too, you power for airspeed and pitch to maintain your sight picture.

[@rjdgreek]

#6- Dont skip the checklists!! Get them out and run them every time. The Buddy Check is a good reminder but if you are a low time pilot, use the lists!

[@jowimada2579]

Thank you Ryan for this 5 points. Excellent flight and instruction.

[@greenthing99100]

Clear, incisive and well illustrated by the difficult flight. Thanks Ryan. It is interesting how slowing things down means that you don't get behind the plane, it gives you time to keep up.

[@amylenz6381]

She's correct... same goes with ambulances, drive like you're in the back! That philosophy definitely applies with Medevac... you don't want your Med crew T'd off at you😅

[@ramoneortiz]

Great video. Love the content. Greetings from central Texas (1T7). I am an aircraft owner (turbo Arrow III) and CFI with over 2800 hours. I love to watch your videos. I always lean something that I can incorporate into my flying.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Very cool!

[@greglong1492]

Ryan, I am never disappointed in your videos. You are an inspiration in encouraging me to be a better pilot. I am a pleasure pilot but I thank you for your examples and professionalism.

[@gilliantracy7991]

Excellent!

[@networkg]

Thumbs up for a lot of work !

[@kashiffcollins5554]

I am not a pilot however collectively I have 113,000hrs in flight simulators and everything he mentioned I have learnt and picked up. It's very great advice and I love how he has covered it.

[@eatp8nt]

I'm not calling bs but I'm calling bs. That's like 24 years of flight simulator at 100 hours a week.

[@java-15]

Using your 5 steps from Hoover!, verbatim, nice!

[@helibob2367]

I like your number #1. I used to fly float planes in Alaska, and my mission on each flight was to see how many passengers I could put to sleep. #2, #3, and #4...yep definitely. And #5...absolutely!

[@SkyborneVisions]

The best way to put them to sleep is to just fly really high... :P

[@helibob2367]

​@@SkyborneVisions really tough to do on a 30-minute flight in a de Havilland Beaver on floats.

[@stevekirk8546]

That flight was a lot of hard work for you and a wonderful demonstration of the skills and techniques that you show us when "Working the Weather"! Curious how when flying south from the Asaloka Gap into the Goroka Valley trending right towards the mountains on the western side of the valley seems to give better visibility. Even more curious I frequently get the same effect in my simmulator program. That flight demonstrates the need to understand the terrain and weather in PNG and especially how they interact - I find it fascinating. I agree with all five of the points you make in the video but must admit number five is the one I have the most trouble with. Videos like these are great learning/training aids to simmers and pilots alike as somehow when you explain things you are actually doing them for real at the same time it makes it easier to take on board I think. Another fine video Ryan - thank you.

[@ralphmck6369]

Your points are well made and great advice. I think the most important one is, be prepared and always stay ahead of the plane.

[@OzMIB]

As an instrument rated pilot in Australia I’m with you on all these points but particularly on both numbers 4 & 5 and they go together. If you fly the numbers for your aircraft you will get reliably consistent results, then for approaches fly the approach path (2D or 3D) and I tweak the power to keep the airspeed where I want it. The higher performance the aircraft the more points 4 & 5 apply, high performance pistons and turboprops should be flown that way always. My 2c worth.

[@andydelarue9344]

And number five leads back to the first one ,,, smooth.

[@gregoryrizer]

👍👍👍 I'd trust my life with your pilot experience Ryan I love watching your videos. 💓💓😊

[@father-sonflightsimulator3838]

Really good stuff! Flying IFR/IMC without radar service in PNG seems to be totally different than how I learned to fly IFR in the US. I like the fly by numbers concept, but it’s very specific to the plane. So I liken it to really knowing the airplane. I was taught the pitch/power thing too but oddly enough when I starting simming with planes like the Kodiak or TBM, I found I was kind of doing the opposite. Glad to hear I’m not crazy! 😂. Great video!

[@nightSkyacc]

Interesting video keep it up Ryan! 😃👍

[@vanbraxton8422]

I Agree with the 5👍good Habits & I'm sure Hoover will agree😂( pilot Debrief,) I'm gonna ask him to show this Video on his channel 😊

[@wayne9638]

Amazing pilot, would make a brilliant Airline Pilot

[@ezlow1065]

I'd fly with this guy any day! So professional! Greetings from Aus 💚

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks! 😃

[@myobboy9973]

I was taught pitch for speed but I never actually noticed an instructor actually doing that. So as soon as I was on my own it was pitch for direction (down the path) and power for speed. We are not flying a Wright Flyer or a Sopwith Pup anymore. However, if ever we are flying a vintage stringbag, we'd better do pitch for airspeed or just spin her in and die.

[@flexairz]

Pitch for speed and power for altitude.. thats the basic way of doing it while teaching in training aircraft, not the Kodiak. And if you are trimmed for a certain airspeed.. if wanting to descend, just pull power, you descend the same speed as before. No need to retrim when using pitch for altitude. So: it depends.

[@myobboy9973]

@GamingWithMaddog64 I stopped flying GA in 2003 because the sky was just too dammed full of aluminium and I still had four kids at home. I never play with electronic toys, that isn't fun for me. I do have about 1,200 hours flying RC, mainly slope soaring and extreme STOL.

[@barbarastrickland8500]

I pray for your safety 🛟🦺 good traveling.

[@lifewithbootstrap2087]

man i love to fly your flights on the simulator

[@TarasZpilot]

Ryan, I always enjoyed taking passengers up for the first time and no sudden maneuvers was my rule. If you follow #2 then there is no need for #3. Do #4 and every pitch change requires power change and vice versa.... they are independent variables. Great video. Stay safe.

[@williegillie5712]

Hi Ryan, I used to fly with my dad when I was younger and he showed me a little technique similar to what you do. On a straight in landing he showed my how by just increasing or decreasing the throttle you can aim the nose towards the threshold of the runway. I learned a lot from him and you

[@andrebalsa203]

IIRC there is a saying about every pilot enjoying a limited number of night landings. I wonder if there is a similar saying about the number of times one is allowed to fly through a storm? In any case, thanks for the video, and stay safe!

[@danclark2516]

Good Work - Ryan!!!

[@TamasLaszlo-83]

An awesome video again! I like that we can see the engine- and navigation instruments and hear the ATC communications. Good to see that you prepare properly for every flight (Aircraft, weather conditions etc.). I think this Kodiak is good as a Pilatus or a Caravan for these missions (STOL abilities, reliable).

[@lucano7549]

Great adventure and knowledgeable pilot, good job

[@nofider1]

Hey Ryan. Great video, Just shows your level of professionalism. Thank you. :-)

[@DonGraham-w6y]

Enjoy watching you fly . Very professional.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks 👍

[@trex70]

Wind 17 ktn right after start...But its from the back,so good to save some Fuel.

[@paulkuzinski355]

Agree on all 5 points. I do the same flying a 182K model Cessna. Be safe up there!

[@TgWags69]

You forgot #6...using a buddy check 😉👍

[@ianameline1]

The first 4 points match what an old aerobatic instructor of mine (long time ago - I was his student in the early ninties - he flew spitfires in WW2 when he was 19) - He said if you don’t have a plan B, you’re a passenger. Never fly the aircraft where your mind has not been 10 minutes before. If that turns into 8 minutes Slow Down. Just because you can cruise at 180 does not mean you have to. Nobody will know if you bring it back to 130, but you will have so much more mind space to work with. He also said that every great stick & rudder man flys the airspeed as though the needle was painted onto the gauge. Pretty close to “fly the numbers”.

[@cyh4031]

Sounded good to me as a flight simmer. Your the expert...at least with the Kodiak.

[@kennethperian4370]

Great hard work flying that plane Ryan and showing and telling. and those five things to be a better plane flyer, that will work for me. See ya next time, keep up the great work see ya bye.

[@larrypond7053]

To me, the most important, and in the beginning, was to learn when to say no to a flight. Always pressure and temptation to "go have a look". I agree with your points tho, even #5, which I fell into instinctively.

[@TCovey210]

Fly the numbers in the KingAir…. All five are very good rules to live by.

[@Laforge129]

#6 Must love to fly -- You can be a pilot and not like flying so if you love to fly, you are more likely to be a better pilot in the end!

[@BrendanFitzgeraldqld]

Excellent tutorial Ryan! Good job!

[@PeggiMendricks]

What a pro‼️ You were born for this💯

[@music-man]

Great job. Agree 100 per cent. Surprised when going through some of those nasty clouds not much turbulence.

[@cedricaron3949]

I am a low time PPL. I work as an actuary. I fly floats in Quebec to push my boundaries. Ryan would have stepped on the Mayflower to sail to pasture’s new! You’re a free man Ryan, keep the torch of liberty high up for those who can’t. Thank you!

[@lewisg1736]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@wugdum]

Concur on all five items! Good job!

[@simonbole-brown1295]

Hi Ryan, I am not a pilot but I fly RC planes. What you have raised made a lot of sense. It is probably something I can also use when flying RC planes. As always, safe flying.

[@Marchetti7]

Ryan, another great production. I always wondered about Pitch and Power on approach efficiency. Basing it on equipment and scenario is what makes most sence. I also bought the Check Buddy. Great safety tool.

[@markbenningfield2997]

I loved this flight. you sure make it look easy but I know its not. I agree with your 5 tips / thanks for sharing. Now have yourself some of the great PNG coffee :)☕

[@elliee8683]

perfect landing!

[@alkempton1512]

Always interesting

[@reecegunningham]

Can we get a P2-NTE merch t-shirt? White, red stripes!

[@kevchilton908]

Well done! Loved following you on the flight... and would never argue with your tips! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tonyfranks9551]

Just superb....thank you.

[@Michael_CS615]

Many (very many) years ago I did some glider training. On that quite limited pilot experience I have always considered you should fly (particularly approaches) as if your aircraft suddenly becomes a glider.

[@donwagner7395]

Excellent video and tips!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Great video and list! A habit that might be part of your #2 in (Being ahead of the aircraft) on single engine is to constantly keep track of your location and know where you are at and what is below you so if you have a mechanical failure that you know if there is a strip or road or flat fields to land on and if there is a strip even behind you in glide range. Where will I go and do if the engine fails (right now) !

[@shinc4054]

Love all 5 , appreciate your filming and sharing!

[@777driver7]

Ryan, just to back up what you've said, in about 16000hrs of aviating that's included everything from light TPs, fast Jets and now transport Jets it's always been the same, power for speed and pitch for glideslope. Only naval aviation works the opposite way but that's because they fly AOA on approach rather than a fixed speed.

[@BarinDo-o4q]

Great tips. Enjoy flying and God Bless.

[@tuimasitawake]

That was cool flying..🎉

[@kengerace]

Totally agree on the first four. My mom was the exact same way. She was also white knuckle flier. She actually got into a warrior with me. With know how scared she was to fly especially in a small plane. The limo driver was in full effect. You couldn’t even tell we landed. I didn’t even compress the struts. I had to shake the plane a bit on taxi to compress the struts. True story. Pitch and power…..you’re right controversial. Just can’t wrap my head around the other way around. It is a balance kind of the run your head and pat your stomach thing. If I’m on final let’s say and I want to arrest the sink rate you have to add power. If you simply use pitch and pull up sure you’ll stop momentarily but you’ll loose energy start sinking and then airspeed gets slow causing you to add power. It’s a dance. You need both in coordination. If your plane at cruise is trimmed flat and level and you only add power not adjusting the trim. You go up not faster. If you want faster you need to add power and adjust the pitch. Anyway. All the other points you’re spot on. I always say fly by the numbers in every aspect. Performance, weight and balance, fuel minimums, personal health, etc. Keep the blue up Ryan. Love your videos.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi you was on pilot debrief last week ,, he was discussing how you were landing on some of these airport up in the mountains , I thought it was pretty funny because you’ve been doing it for many years and you haven’t crashed yet. Anyway keep up the good work Cliff from Australia

[@arnegerhardsen3755]

Thanks for your lesson😊

[@rpaulwaddington1858]

Great advice embeded in each of your five points, Ryan. Thank you, and God bless.

[@tplugnickel]

I a gree with your tips, I use a 3 mile final, to make sure everything is set vorrectly.

[@mcivordawn9105]

I’m not a pilot, but you going through those five points gives confidence to passengers and makes it so much better for you. You would hope all pilots would follow your way of flying……regards Roger

[@tomg6214]

Awesome video!!! Incredible flying and video editing! I’d love to fly with Ryan in PNB!