I Barely Completed This CRITICAL Flight

[@roelien7779]

Praise the LORD that you got there safe and sound.

[@bradtenbonga]

As a retired Flying Instructor in the Alps in France , and the Mountains of Scotland your vids are awesome and my heart rate is up just watching the approach and landings.....thank you so much for sharing and big RESPECT for your professionalism. Thank you Brian

[@asho1735]

it blows my mind that you are able to fly safely in the weather like this from the grass strips, most without even a resemblance of an instrument approach, each with a unique pattern entry, a sort of rudimentary ATC without radar coverage, and unforgiving terrain all around you. absolutely incredible! puts my FAA instrument rating to shame.. 😂

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yeah, it's pretty overwhelming at first, but after you do it a while, it feels normal

[@UpTheClock]

Just like Brain surgery :)

[@andrewlindhjem1662]

Bless you, but I would never think that this is normal.@@MissionaryBushPilot

[@andrewlindhjem1662]

Rocket surgery. @@UpTheClock

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

FAA really over cooked it all. Way to much into a rather not so complicated process.

[@audiechenery4210]

Thanks! Not much left to say other than your awesome. God bless ya. ❤❤ love to watch and learn. Amateur pilot.

[@davidnelson4707]

you had me on the edge of my seat . no way would i fly into that conditions

[@Twolightsart]

Ryan, you’re so incredibly calm, cool and collected…Thanks for continually sharing your flight “walk-throughs”…as well as imagery of PNG…this is one of my favorite KZbin channels!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks

[@2cvstan995]

Aw YES - the follow-on video - I’m really invested in this journey!!

[@Mike-oz2um]

Thanks, Ryan, for your recent help with my order.

[@Dani-it5sy]

I am going to take off here. There is no way back as soon as I start roiling. That's like test pilot stuff. Or emergency landing territory. Brave man 😎

[@kipw.5420]

I found myself praying for you, then it occurred to me your flight had already happened. Many prays keep you airborne!

[@JCsaves333]

What an amazing airplane great airmanship brother 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@JCsaves333]

What’s on your mind?

[@soniklabstudios]

Part 2 was worth waiting for..I was tense watching that Ryan..awesome work fella!

[@shelleysflyingdreams]

I love the way you talk to us like we are your co-pilots in the plane with you.

[@debrawucik826]

Now that is flying!

[@stevensimpson2245]

WOW! I know you made it because you posted the videos but had me on the edge of my seat for both fights.

[@colins2]

Glad you got in there in the end. I hope you get back into Goroka!

[@Aran2323]

That approach was WILD! Thank you for sharing!

[@brunogt1982]

Best bush pilot ever!🙌🏼👌🏽🎉

[@jimanderson1355]

Based on what criteria?

[@wilycat5290]

Because he's safety minded IMO 😊

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Ryan. I loved this flight - I was straining to find the runway. :-) You are such a skilled pilot - we flyers just love to watch you make that airplane do what you want it to do. :-) Thank you, God bless you and your family.

[@santiagopablo9502]

Excellent Piloting! You have "nerves of STEEL" Good Job!

[@nbt3663]

The most important thing about this video is right there at the end. Youll see them if you look close. Theyre standing there with huge smiles. ❤

[@ezflyr4573]

Wow! Impressive airmanship. Great SA in a challenging barely Visual condition.

[@srstacy]

I hope your organization gives out awards for safe and exceptional flight skills used in getting the mission done!

[@jshbontjer]

Happy you could make it! Respect, with all that clouds 😮

[@DaveDepilot-KFRG]

I can appreciate the way you run your checks (takeoff, landing, etc) even if sometimes redundant. You know that we never get lackadaisical or it can kill. Always, calm and collected, no rush even if you only have a small window because get-there-itis has killed many pilots.

[@daviator4720]

Glad you made it Ryan ... Tough choices to be made all along the way. Your quick decision to deviate previous leg surprised me! Doable yes, with you experience and comfort with the aircraft made it easier no doubt ... I know I could NOT have done those 2 trips the way you did ! Continued blessings on your efforts !

[@medajim9092]

short but intense. good work!

[@catherinekilgour2563]

I love seeing how you verbalise and touch the appropriate controls as you give yourself your pre-take off emergency briefing.

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

He's a better pilot than what the schools are turning out in the states by far. I know first hand.

[@alanraylascelles4148]

Ryan prayers for your family and you much love I appreciate you brother God bless

[@markspencer8800]

Wow. For approaches like this one, that heads-up toggle switch check-list box is critical.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

FOR SURE, to keep your eyes up and out

[@MLunenborg]

If I ever end up in Papua New Guinnea, I am calling you to fly me out, dang sir you have some mad skills.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Sounds good

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling, nice flying experience keep up the great work of on the job. See ya next time see ya bye

[@davepaul7769]

It was great to find your vlog. It takes me back in time to when my dad flew with MAF in southern Mexico out of the base in Ixtapa, Chiapas in the early and mid 1960s. He was earlier (1956-7) in West NG when the C&MA had their air missions program at Hollandia (now Jayapura). We were in Mexico with the Hatchers and others. Your videos remind me of my experiences as a small child of flying low in mountainous areas but without the amazing instrumentation available today. In fact, my dad survived (barely) a crash over a rugged mountain pass due to loading, wind and aircraft power limitations. Your constant precise calculations and weather accommodations are never a waste of time.

[@matiasrondan]

I love your channel! The quality of the flying, the filming and the breathtaking scenery. I always learn something and I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for sharing, take care and happy flying!

[@gcrauwels941]

Challenging flying. Always have to be on your game.

[@mcivordawn9105]

Excellent stuff, very well done. I would fly with you anywhere any time……regards Roger

[@ppgairo]

you're kind pilot ever traveller loves, safety first and knowledge of aircraft and terrain impeccable. God bless you and keep you safe. can't wait for next journey.

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@gordon7470]

Well done 👍🇬🇧

[@terryparkinson5473]

I guess that if you do anything crazy long enough it will start to seem normal. Great flying.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Exactly

[@iang.8601]

Great video Ryan, excellent professional decisions, it's good that people can see what flying in P.N.G is really like. (the weather can change so quick)Its very helpful to know know the valleys, rivers, waterfalls & the odd tree. Thanks for the ride, Stay safe my friend.

[@DesertGeezers]

A fine lesson on planning and decision making !

[@nbt3663]

I'm not a pilot, but you nailed it. I think of a lot of young missionary pilots out of Greenville, I hope they watch him. This seems like a textbook and commonsense wrapped around each other very tightly.

[@LeShark75]

Always nice to see the wrist watch keeping you company there Ryan.

[@buffdelcampo]

I was sweating and I wasn't even in the airplane. I didn't see you sweat. Amazing skills.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

it was nice a cool that morning 😉

[@TheTgIpohMan]

your flight videos have never failed to provide some excitement, fly safe

[@PropertyEnvy]

That was 1 busy day for ya. Glad you got those folks for their international flights!

[@matt82654]

Nerves of STEEL!!! for both videos!

[@rogerclarke3291]

Hi from the UK. Absolutely video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bbking0064]

Edge of the seat stuff. May God continue to bless your endeavours as you serve the PNG people.

[@KidsLifeAlex]

Fantastic flying mate. Well done. Hope those passengers shout you a cold beer. Thankyou for your videos.

[@challenger2aircraftadventures]

I imagine your passengers were VERY happy you made it in, so they can catch their next flight out. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@mark-]

Yes Made it there! on the edge of my seat watching. Impressive piloting skills ✨✨✨✨✨😊👍

[@DrJohn493]

Well done! I'd fly with you anywhere, and I don't say that to many folks these days!!

[@dennisk5180]

This was intense! But as always, your skill and calm head always prevail. Great flying, bro.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for the visit

[@luke_atthat]

Fiou ! I am anxious for you... you look so calm and in control. I could even not do it on FS2020 !!! Great job !

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Great episode!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Hey Pat!

[@christiancaspersen7339]

Wow. That was quite impressive 👏👏

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks!

[@dbobstoner]

Amazing video. It was good to see the reality of flying in very difficult conditions whilst seeking to meet the needs of those people. Thank you. Loved the descriptions and decision making throughout.

[@bushtherapy7655]

Living an exciting life Ryan Way to go Better than a boring office job😊

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

For Sure

[@kevinfergusson8239]

A testament to your skill and attention. Great work.🤩

[@junglemastah]

Love these videos, can't get this anywhere else, with anyone else!

[@DennisCro432]

Hmmm, you'd be grounded anywhere else with that weather Godspeed man

[@roadboat9216]

I kept looking for the runway. Wow. That was hairy. Great job.

[@20121961]

There was a part 2! Fantastic! Thanks for making these amazing videos. As I've said before, you have the best job in the world, and some serious skills.

[@andyfehr3462]

Great Job!

[@davidthompson3136]

Watched the pair of videos. Excellent catalogue of techniques and very smooth and cool headed! Those grass strips would be impossible to find in that weather without some GPS or beacon guidance. Very tricky conditions but you made them look easy. Nice postings. Thanks. 👍😎🇳🇿✨

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Ryan from Sydney Australia. That was great pilotage on a wet grass strip. 🌏🇭🇲

[@craigt4467]

Ryan You’re my hero Thank you for sharing your adventures on the job I appreciate and admire all your talents and skills I’m glued to my seat on all of your missions My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig

[@kevinknight470]

Professional at it's best, thanx for sharing. Those passengers are in good Hands, God bless.😃

[@peggyfewlass8445]

Very impressive! Thank you so much for this....loved it!!

[@wewk584]

These 2 videos were awesome.. i know probably wasnt great for you but definitely had me at the edge of my seat. amazing skills.. and i never felt like you were doing anything you couldnt handle and werent properly prepared for..

[@barrysimmons5489]

They saying the vernacular, "ya done done it." Good job. Blessings

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

em nau

[@MichaelLloyd]

Wow. Both videos had my on the edge of my seat during landing. Nicely done!

[@LunarLithos]

Loving the videos Ryan keep up the good work

[@breyton490]

Love this channel

[@kingsimaviation]

Intense! Glad you were able to make it to your destination. Great skills and airmanship.

[@Guzmyster]

You’re a legend Ryan, absolute legend.

[@mattspencer4322]

Amazing as always Ryan, I am aware you need to be signed off to fly PNG but you do an amazing job for those local villagers who rely on you for a lot, well done mate 🇦🇺 🇦🇺🛫🛬🛫🛬

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Yes I had to get a PNG license to fly here

[@paullelys161]

I think you need ski's and an anchor for those strips. LOL.

[@bricross1]

Just found this. Incredible stuff!

[@fireflyrobert]

Great flying - well done!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@julianozunino]

Amazing!

[@rscottadams7082]

Wowzer! Glad you got in! Blessings . . .

[@kingfisch]

Great job! I am impressed with your skill. I was praying for the weather to clear enough to get your passengers out. Thanks for sharing. 🙏

[@jamesbrown3358]

Well done

[@GaryLaaks1]

Nice one.

[@rabh6746]

I'm sure you were pretty relieved to get her on the ground Ryan, that was a very slippery and very rough runway but you handled it like a pro as always👍

[@MattyEngland]

This is really scary even with all your modern pilot aids like GPS and terrain avoidance. 40 or 50 years ago when all you had were charts and a compass, places like these must have been utterly terrifying! 😮

[@MattyEngland]

@darkwood777 Yeah Ryan is a brave guy to do what he does, but you must have had to be borderline suicidal in the old days. Get disoriented or make one mistake plotting your course, you'd be straight into the side of a mountain.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Yeah in the old days, this flight would not have happened because you need all the new tech gadgets to do it safely

[@BobBroeking]

Glad you made it!

[@ferrabras]

It was short but tense! Nice!

[@TheSkyUpThere]

Really get to see the amount of rudder/steering needed at 11:06. Impressive work!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yeah, the Kodiak needs a ton of rudder to keep it straight on takeoff

[@brucea.overstreet9742]

So awesome!

[@Konstantinos143]

Awesome - but I am sorry for your troubles. Still very interesting piloting

[@frankbruno7122]

Well done!! Frank in Colorado

[@flightcraft0362]

piloting skills of the highest caliber😮😊

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks

[@sydneymartin952]

I was wondering why you don't have the bigger tires alot of Bush planes have so it wouldn't be as bad to land on the runways that have alot of water on them.

[@Mdwells2944]

Great landing!!

[@philsal17]

Absolutely one of the best! Thank you.

[@stevendimitrovski5139]

Thanks for the video mate, love watching your flights!…. Keep up the great work….

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad you like them!

[@Tomrryaniv]

Just like PSG to WRG or reverse in Southeast, AK!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Stay safe