This EXTREME Runway Changed Their Lives - PART I

This film was recorded in the Village of Yegeiyepa, a remote location in the jungles of West Papua. In this short film I'm taking you to the moment an Airplane Landed For the First Time. This is PART ONE of Two.
Enjoy!
Due to a mistake I made while editing, one of the scenes become blurred and I didn't notice. The footage shows the Chief of the Village, Johanes Kegou, very emotional after the first landing with goods and people from the main city. This will be shown in Part Two.
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Music:
Hans Johnson - Human Spirit
Hans Johnson - Maasai
Local traditional music from Nabia Village
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[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@williepacquin5107]

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

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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!

[@lembayungsenja6561]

My brothers & sisters in Papua..tears off😢

[@miketackabery7521]

Freedom for West Papua!

[@mruniverse5704]

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

[@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!

[@Kikiyayazengardens]

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

[@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 🙏😊

[@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.

[@titamelbourne]

Im crying! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thankyouuuuu sir!

[@gperk4723]

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

[@YANKYVICTOR]

Beautiful place! Lovely views! Happy and safe flying!

[@User_ML907]

This man is living fully his life.

[@taiibill6849]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@panagiotispourpoutidis6724]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@boyvanurk9854]

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

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you so much 😀

[@blasterml]

A new subscriber here. Amazing video! Thank you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@crystalclarity6766]

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

[@yunusyumte2579]

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

[@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 😁

[@zippytrippy3041]

This channel is a hidden treasure, really good videos!

[@acbcfoto]

Very moving video. Great work!

[@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

[@rdembow]

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

[@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!

[@voaroaka]

Wonderful! Will stay tuned for the sequel.😅

[@pedroferreira2062]

Incredible!

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

Fantastic and such nice people.

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

Wonderful to see the absolute joy of the villagers.

[@PP-qp5gz]

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

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

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

[@user-qn7xq9xv6c]

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 !

[@artempankiv154]

Awesome aerial shots! Keep going!

[@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!

[@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! 🙏🥹

[@tvalmabrasil]

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

[@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

[@northjayhoon9789]

This is amazing man!

[@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!

[@alexandresousa2112]

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

[@stefanoskolovouris7223]

Μπράβο ρε φίλε μπραβο

[@freesk8]

So cool! Quite an adventure!

[@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.

[@mickfeagan4658]

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

[@martin-uz5ki]

A M A Z I N G ! ! !👍

[@sitiaprombis1258]

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

[@ClearedAsFiled]

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

[@fernsebastian]

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

[@thomgerber]

This a real Pilot

[@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.

[@wwjoesr]

Amazing 😊

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KoSka1901]

Wow brave indeed , highly innovative community. I came from that livelihood where material is of non essential. Thatched roofs. there is no electricity, no water supply. Life revolves around finding food on daily basis.

[@criticalmass181]

Such a beautiful moment in time.

[@flightdirectorr]

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

[@jrgrissinger]

Excellent video, thanks Andre and stay safe!

[@APilotsHome]

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

[@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!

[@whocared..1128]

Great airplane

[@APilotsHome]

Couldn't agree more!

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

The great results of a good cooperative effort.

[@nivek5031]

This is history that deserves being repeated. 😉

[@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

[@gogamich]

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

[@roginutah]

The plane! The plane! Nice video.

[@jeanriff7954]

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

[@andreaernestoreani9599]

In my next life, i'll be a pilot and will work in the most remote location and villages in the world as You!!!!

[@klodmey6842]

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

[@APilotsHome]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mickfeagan4658]

I am freaking out dude. I give anything to fly copilot in that beast . I used to have a tail dragger ultralight ha ha . Love the whole thing. Reminds me of where I am now in Hawaii only no friendly natives here. 😢

[@DEKDEIREAN]

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

[@rodrigo13121962]

Well done Mister Pilot. Congratulations❤

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you!🙏

[@singgihstwn]

terima kasih capt atas pelayananmu di tanah papua

[@johnsonhasibuan4783]

Noble man.. we salute you, terima kasih!

[@ALCADIA2000]

Very nice job, good bless friend!

[@btdtalso]

Your videos are spectacular.

[@APilotsHome]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@kimikimikimikimikimikimikimi89]

Awesome Job

[@ademirveber5756]

Belíssimo vidio

[@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!

[@renhardsianturi-fe5hl]

God bless 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

[@Teknisi_kacafilem_mobil_PPF]

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

[@witrmah81tv43]

Rớt tuyệt vời bạn ơi cùng chia sẻ bạn ơi 🔔🔔👈🎁🎁🌹🌹❤❤

[@giovannipallavicini1781]

This pilot can fly the "garimpos " in the Amazon! Short runways, rain and tall trees lining and at bota ends!

[@MultiCutaway]

Best ever aeroplane! Shortest take-off and landings for it's size and climbs like a fart out of a bath. Takes 8 skydivers and can fly real slow. Pls don't crash it. 👍💌🇿🇦

[@BLUETERRIER7]

Superb

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zentitudeatitudezen672]

❤cada vez melhor😍

[@flyRosta]

Amazing job! I have to visit you

[@lupiphoto]

Keep it up brooooo❤❤❤❤

[@nekross0633]

It’s insane bro

[@HebertoCrawford-ou4xo]

Awesome 👌

[@APilotsHome]

Thank you! Cheers!