THIS is What it Takes to Land an Airplane in the Middle of Nowhere

[@1d10talert]

i'm liking that you're vocalizing your thought process for the right seater; it means i can try to understand why you're doing it too.

[@alegriarick]

I was attracted to missions through aviation, but could never pass the vision test. So after almost 50 years of being a passenger in Mexico, Colombia and Brasil I have the greatest respect for all our pilots. You guys are at the top of my hero list. Though I could not fly, I did help build several jungle airstrips with nothing but hand tools. A ten-day river trip in the Amazon took 15 minutes by air. Many lives were saved by the flights of our pilots (flying mainly 206's). We didn't have as mountainous terrain as PNG but we did have many creeks and rivers cutting across many potential airstrips which ended up too short. Congrats to you guys, and to Brad.

[@chrisschene8301]

I could not fly for the military but I was able to obtain a pilot license and have close to 500 total flying hours. I had to renew my medical every two years. My vision correction was 8 diopters and I was always required to obtain a waiver of demonstrated ability, which essentially means the FAA wanted someone with vision that bad has to prove he can fly and spot landmarks

[@alegriarick]

@@chrisschene8301 I could have qualified for a 3rd class physical but you had to have at least a commercial license plus an A&P to fly in the jungles. Now at 74 I could probably qualify for an LSA (if I had the money!!!)

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Wow, thanks for your service. It's a warm one down there in South America

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

at least you got it and got to fly!

[@rexmyers991]

The strip is now gone but, back in the late sixties, I routinely landed on a Colorado airstrip that was so steep that after touch down it took nearly full lower to taxi to the top where there was room to turn around. This was int a 180 horsepower Cessna 175. Now, after a successful career as a B767 Captain, I could NOT do what you do. Very impressive.

[@jakepekarik7772]

Teaching lessons that you dont find in books. Flying by the seat of your pants. Well done Ryan, A true learning experience.

[@kengordon7613]

I didn't even see the strip until just before you set down. I'm glad you are there and I am here!

[@txnetcop]

You are a better pilot than I was but to do what you do and where you do it, you have to be top notch! Listen and learn Brad...by the way Brad hope you do a vlog.

[@richardstalter5461]

It never gets old watching you apply your skills to these challenging conditions. Thank you for sharing.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robboinnz]

I am a former Australian Air Force pilot that flew the STOL transporter Caribou in PNG (back in the 90s). This guy is the real deal people, all his considerations are top notch. I was waiting to hear some cowboy comments, but it was all extremely professional. Especially the cloud consids when operating in a valley, and deciding if one should go over a mountain pass to the other side, never paint yourself into a corner, otherwise you'll fly into a ridge. It also made me laugh when he said to power up after landing, I remember doing that and it was so counterintuitive, you have a very small runway, so you don't want to power up immediately after landing...! But if you don't, the slope is so steep that you'll get stuck half way up... and even full power may not be able to get you moving,... The other thing is the commit point on final approach, good to see he had one, it is a special feeling knowing after the commit point that this will now be a landing, it certainly assists in ensuring one's focus is at a high level! (Because if you try to fly away after the commit point, then you'll end up flying into a ridge line, the slope of the mountains exceed climb capacity and turn radius capacity). We would brief: "If I'm not touched down by X, I'll engage reverse thrust and dump it on the runway". I also remember the optical illusion of these sloped runways was intense, the slope made you think you were steep, so you would want to go down, which was dangerous. You'd feel as if you were below the touchdown point. You'd have to do a strong cross check with airspeed and power to convince yourself that you were actually on a good finals glide slope profile. And with a face full of mountain, sometimes you'd have to refer to the instruments to confirm wings level etc, there is no horizon... Well done mate, you're an excellent professional pilot, imparting important lessons on the next guy.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks I appreciate it 🙂

[@hepgeoff]

While watching your approach, I kept thinking, "Wait, where's the airstrip?" Man, that looked challenging and very "exciting." The slope on that strip looked insane! Huge respect for your skills, Ryan!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks for watching

[@joshsheffsagain4662]

That was EXACTLY what I was gonna type. I paused the video just as Ryan was turning finals, and tried to spot the strip (it's become my little game!)!and I couldn't see it. I saw what appeared to be a craggy scruffy grass along what looked like a ridgeline, and dismissed it as insane even for thinking it... But no, it was the actual airstrip. And Ryan, even landing on that little patch of land, made it look buttery smooth... The boy got skills! 👍

[@hanspeterschlifka3895]

Lucla

[@anthonykenneth.1780]

@@MissionaryBushPilot wow love your videos

[@Woodduck1]

Awesome flying again Ryan! Biting the buttons off my seat on that approach, Brad must trust you implicitly! Congrats both!

[@stratotramp6243]

You do build quite a strong rapport with any instructor or fellow pilot as you are often trusting them with your life.

[@patsears4209]

This is fascinating to us old folks, so we do armchair “flying” with you. You’re so good at flying and landing. Thanks, and God Bless You.

[@markbarrett7520]

This airstrip looks very challenging. It is difficult to see, it's short, with a steep hill at the end. Ryan, your landing was very impressive for sure. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@Rags2250]

My craft in life was a crane operator. In this industry we, as crane operators, had always referenced moving an object from one location to another as "flying the load"! Maybe for some odd reason you have seen this term used by this craft. But, when I watch what you deal with in all aspects, preflight check out to flight, to checking your target to land! I am truly awestruck. I used to think running the numbers, going through the lift plan to making a 500 ton lift was taxing! I have recently retired and have always loved flight. I still have my brochure from Rotorway which I got in 1969. Good flying!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for watching

[@farmnranchapiarybeehiveser8120]

Back in the 80s I used to have a home in Stellar Airpark, home of Rotorway. They are fine kit helicopters. Connie Kalitta was in the same cul-de-sac. His ride was a Learjet. Lol I never seen him do a normal take off. He would taxi out of his hangar at the house barely hit the runway and do a vertical. Lol I still have a ranch up near Black Canyon Lake and Heber. But I now live in the Ozarks. It's standard practice for me to do a flyover of both Runways to check for deer or turkey before I actually land. Mostly because both Runways have a Forest of trees on each side. lol If you want to fly, but need to do it on the cheap. Nothing wrong with that. I would suggest a high Wing ultralight. Check on Barnstormers. You can often find them around 5,000 - $10,000 and they don't require you to have a pilot's license. Although I would suggest getting some lessons. LOL the ultralights don't have to be registered either. Saving you money on annuals. Just make sure you go through the same pre-flight post-flight procedures each time and keep up on your maintenance. There are many reliable solid High Wing ultralight. That come in kits also. Many are like slightly scaled-down J-3 Cubs just much lighter. A true ultralight is 254 lb or less, single seat and limited to 5 gallons of fuel. And stall speed cannot be more than 25 mph. Hummel makes a few different models and they are all aluminum. Still have my ultralight I built in the 80s. It's a high wing taildragger. I fly it often to hone my skills. I have a superstol I use for camping. Also have a 3/4 scale P-51 Mustang with a LS2 engine. And I'm constantly designing and building. and they are mostly all composite. The one I'm currently building well be all electric.

[@Didiert2000]

Love this guy, flying talent at its best!

[@Spidey-tb3tu]

Two four stripers! What a treat! Welcome again, Ryan and welcome Brad!!!

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

OMG , congratulations on that landing 👍👏

[@danield.8615]

0:33 BRAD, LISTEN TO HIM! It'll save your life. 😉 It's interesting to see how knowledge of the area you're flying in helps you so much. Impressive! This is nothing you can be "teached" in a few days, you've to learn it. Therefor you can be thankful if you've someone with this experience.

[@johndunstan3875]

Was thinking exactly the same.

[@stratotramp6243]

At 0:33 specifically About the back blowers? 🤣 or is this linked to O2 rather than just cooling in which case I totally agree! rest of the time OSMOSIS, absorb everything!

[@farmnranchapiarybeehiveser8120]

There are times when Brad doesn't appear to be paying attention, but I doubt that's the case. He's seeing new country and terrain for the first time. That opportunity to observe everything other than what's directly in front or the controls which he will inevitably get used to is extremely important. You can see the terrain on your radar. But that can't compare to seeing the real topography creating a mental image. Plus we're not seeing every second or hour within their day. Orientation flights mean just that, getting acquainted with everything. Like they said in the beginning he goes to get trained in depth on flying kodiaks. Then he comes back to be the pilot in command.

[@billywhizz6483]

Wow, nice landing on what looked to be a tricky runway!

[@robfive2555]

Congrats for 200k... Well deserved pal....cool flight too

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks!

[@SteveC1952]

Excellent video. Talking out loud, to Brad, explaining what you are thinking, adds a new dimension to your already well narrated videos. Please encourage Brad to ask questions and make comments, love to hear what a well trained pilot in his own right, who will soon be in the left seat, is thinking/focusing on.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Good idea thx

[@michael2782]

Wow - to quote you: "That was exciting". Well done ✈ 👌

[@juniorditrucker]

I am in Toronto and in PPL training. Watching your videos help me relax when I go up. My mom also amazed at the terrain you fly in and over. Keep up the amazing video, flying and information.

[@rext8949]

Edge of the seat, heart in the mouth and you're very calmly relating the scene. Great camera angles . Wonder how the approach works out in heavy rains. Thanks for a great ride.

[@retrodad6864]

Brad won’t have a better teacher than you Ryan. Great to watch. Thanks for posting. 🇬🇧👍

[@daviator4720]

Great flight ... Tough to be the instructor because there is the knowledge that YOU can help him learn what he needs to know, and if YOU fall short, so does he! A tremendous responsibility Ryan. Good luck Brad, and blessings to the both of you on your mission adventures. May the Lord keep you both safely tucked under His wings.

[@bobpitt1261]

Plenty of traps there for young players. Brad is lucky to have you as his lead pilot.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks

[@saminaneen]

@@MissionaryBushPilot , As an avid flight simmer, for 10 years, and 900 UTube videos of flight, please list the ICOA of the landing strip, in this video, or just the Longitude & Latitude, of it, so I can see if I can land & take off form said location, or whether or not there is some add on scenery for this, in MSFS 2020, by the way, Rodger that landing,,smooth

[@matthewhill2467]

Brilliant work mate. If I even work out to be half as good a pilot as you I'd be pretty good! You've got my dream job.

[@peterwaugh9416]

I wish Brad didn't have his sunglasses on, I would have liked to see how wide his eyes got on that landing. Welcome to PNG

[@jimbates955]

Awesome flight, perfect approach and landing! Show off! 🤣

[@homomorphic]

5:15 wow, that is the clearest reception from Moresby I have ever heard on your channel.

[@olddogg60]

It is very interesting listening to you explain your procedures to Brad.

[@DGAFORLIFE]

You are the man Ryan!!! I love the content!!

[@Ryanboy2020]

Great landing Ryan. Nailed it. 🙏

[@drfiberglass]

Holy smokes. That was some incredible flying. I love that glass cockpit...

[@rolandgardiner3059]

That looks likw one of the really hard approaches. Your flying ability never ceases to amaze. Thanks for the entertainment. Even though I know you are going to land it my heart is still in my mouth.

[@sandybanjo]

Thanks!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks!

[@10to1imjokin]

Even for you, Ryan, who is very good at narrating your entire flight and actions, it must be just a little demanding to have to verbalize every single thing you do during even a shorter point to point flight. But the way I see it, the very fact you narrate constantly on your vlogs makes you a much better training pilot for including everything important during your training. Almost information overload for Brad, but I hope he absorbs like a sponge and becomes as safe a pilot as you are. I really enjoy these flights, and I've said it before, to me this is extreme bush flying in unforgiving terrain, where there is absolutely no other place to land, no room for any error. Makes that high idle setting very important in my book!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yes, I've been flying with another pilot we have in training the past few weeks....it's very draining explaining everything. It's like shooting 4-5 hours worth of videos each and every day!

[@JohnS916]

Obviously, Brad is in tune with the verbal information and jargon whereas for myself it was a lot of information overload. Makes you wonder how much is retained, but personally, I would rather have too much than not enough.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you for another great video. Have a good day from Sydney Australia

[@minionat0r]

Hi Ryan, very good job. 👍 My favorite thing to fly in MSFS 2020 is the ✈ Cessna 208B Grand Caravan with your livery, but I hope there is the Kodiak coming for MSFS someday, then I will feel your flights even more.

[@mrsaskriders]

Man that was pretty intense from my point of view. Awesome flying and it looks like you have nerves of steel. On MSFS, I've landed on a sloped runway but didn't give it enough power and I couldn't get up the hill and rolled back down which didn't go so good. There's certainly is a lot to learn for safe mountain flying. Stay safe and always enjoy your videos. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@fjr2go]

wow, what an airstrip ...

[@kingfisch]

Beautiful flight! You make it look easy! 🙏🙏

[@haroldpayne2527]

I’m glad I found this guy,that’s some good flying!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA!! Great Video!!

[@WolfPilot]

What an awesome flight Ryan!! I love have you are walking/talking through the ADM during the flight and into the approach. Hey, I just wanted you to know that your name came up at the 2021 ACCA up at KSQI. You are as well known as 74 gear and Trent Palmer. Keep those videos coming!

[@WoodsPrecisionArms]

This is my fourth or fifth video I have watched - you are one hell of a outstanding technical pilot. I HATE - HATE - HAAAAAAAAAATE small planes - I would fly with you - THATS saying a lot.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I want everyone to notice that Ryan is slowly but surely getting better at giving us the wingtip camera views on approaches and landings. This is a classic example of where he is now editing the playback to switch and hold on the exterior shots so we can really see the plane as it touches down. I am sure that both Brad and Ryan were a little jealous of the fact that we get to see the landscape directly under the plane as it flies, instead of the restricted cabin view they have while strapped in those seats. Ha! 😉

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

It is true. When flying, you miss a lot of what's going by.

[@mko3753]

Yes that was definitely exciting, wow, real bush flying! Ryan; you have a real knack of “thinking out loud”; i always enjoy the way you verbalise a flight but it’s next level when you are teaching; i know i will watch this vlog a few more times, thank you!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tyson80]

Great videos! love watching this type of content!

[@jackreeves3001]

Thanks for sharing! Great pilot! KANSAS USA

[@marshie1337]

I just found someone made your plane livery for msfs2020, taking my LARP to new levels lol. You rule Ryan

[@lewismakandidze7959]

Best advice 😁 “yellow you good 👍🏾 red you are dead 💀 “

[@ursmuller3704]

Thanks Ryan for all the great insight through the commentaries during the flight. Awesome view of the Goroka valley and the hills and mountains further on. I liked the exciting approach and landing at Gema. Congratulations for reaching 200K. Greatings to Brad too. God bless and stay safe!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks!

[@PenDragonsPig-Jam_on_Top]

I love the wing cameras. Maybe everyone should have them/that many.

[@nicodemusseringian683]

Amazing short flight.. love the video

[@stubluesjhb1]

These training flights are super

[@mjotd8670]

Welcome to KZbin Brad, another great vid Ryan, keep up the great work!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks a ton!

[@dougarroyo794]

Congrats on 200K

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks!

[@Josh92SA]

10 years from now, Ryan will be going under cover on Under Cover Boss. Mark my words.

[@robertmaza4272]

Nice to see you actually talking to a human in these last videos instead of just talking to yourself! HAHA!!! So how long before Brad starts flying? Love your videos!!!!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

just waiting for his validation permit to come in, then he starts

[@Castortroyz]

Great teacher ryan!

[@gerardvandervoort]

...that was exciting indeed! Thanks!

[@keithevans5409]

Again Ryan, your airmanship is first class! When I was doing my PPL, if I saw clouds sitting on the top of a ridge, I just turned around and went home :) Oh, and your video production skills ain't half bad either!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thx

[@turanatomeko]

Always apleasure watching and congratulation on hitting 200,000 subcribers 300,000 here we come!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks!

[@dhanrajmohan701]

Public comments. I enjoy watching your wonderful video and keep safe and positive 🙏. I am happy for both of you 🙏🙏🙏. Have a wonderful day.

[@MooCow_o7]

PNG is so dangerous to fly, they got you a stunt double :P

[@ahmedalbalushi6239]

I salute you . Very dangerous trip

[@markf3229]

As always insane. How about going along with Brad when he attempts his first landing there. Would be interesting.

[@chrissanchez9935]

Thank You for the informative video.

[@brodricj3023]

Brad looks raw. How many flight hours is his starting point? I've never heard of six months in-country training/supervision before. Landing on remote runways like that will become a piece of cake when Ryan gets his helicopter ticket.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

I believe he is starting with 1200. He was here 6 months to learn the trade language first before flying

[@daviator4720]

@@MissionaryBushPilot Wow 6 months we ( my wife and myself ) got 2 weeks in Moroporte! ( another org)

[@markderksen7452]

Wow, you must get used of these remote runways....good job!

[@jrobs1133]

To be a bush pilot, it seems you must be able to fall back on a career in modelling.

[@mykalhenry]

LOL

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

lol, maybe someday

[@winstonloewen350]

So fascinating, thanks a million.

[@mtxjack]

Bush pilot..u r a hero

[@joabmagara2162]

Brad is yawning at 18.43 just few moments before they turned on final. I'd have my eyeballs stuck wide open on my forehead at that stage of flight. Can't blink with the mountain ridges nearly scrapping on your pants.

[@michaeldokupdr3203]

Just awesome, yu trupla man ya,, tenkyu tru long ol wok blo MAF long bringim ol service igo long ol lain blong yumi long bus... laikim na God Bless... MD

[@rickbarrington]

That was threading the needle. Respect

[@jvt201]

There are 350 grass stripes in Papua😁 and may be 345 like this one😃. Naturally it is exciting

[@Fainkom]

Another awesome one and loved the approach..Btw Ryan, have you ever been in a situation where you had to do a missed approach in one of those airstrips?

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yes a couple of times I have due to kids or animals on the runway. Not very often though

[@elkabong6429]

You are Da MAN!!!

[@outbackgaming6385]

Im really loving tge content and flying in msfs

[@stratotramp6243]

This is how I fill my time not flying, must say the flying is pretty representative of my little CT2K not prefect. But what MSFS really excels at is practicing navigation. I did a navigation exercise the other day and it was almost identical to that flown MSFS. Obviously individual buildings different but windmills, roads, rail and water spot on. Helped me plan a lot.

[@yoyojoe9240]

Another great flight.....

[@clareguy2589]

My God seriously good pilot!!!!!

[@FranksMSFlightSimulator]

Great tips on “scud-running” ! Cheers.

[@ritabratagoswami7724]

You must try yourself in Lukla airport! ✌️✌️

[@alexandermyrthue1987]

I think you are a great teacher for new pilots because you give him a lot of time to comprehend things before telling something else that's also good to know. 😁

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

I appreciate that!

[@traviscps3980]

cool your training Brad, but your videos are best solo, just my opinion!, stay safe and great vid!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

I agree, i kinda felt the same when I was making this. Unfortunately, for the next 6-8 months, I will have to fly with someone else.

[@johndonaldson3619]

hi Boys, great vid. One question , why so close to stall? I know strips short but it's uphill

[@leroygeorge309]

That look like fun,good job

[@mykalhenry]

Going missed is like rolling the dice with your life. Notice he got it down early!

[@heinrichvonlandsberg3393]

Awesome Awesome, Thank yo Ryan

[@A14b19]

Well can't really complain about the traffic in central London can I or driving through Essex with fog 😁

[@ohanailo7743]

Awesome navigation through the danger zone. Are you sure you don’t know, “Maverick,” you know he was credited by the, U.S. Navy for shooting down, “MiG fighter Jets,” over, Libya, back in the 80’s. Why You ask? Because in my observation your that good. You can be my wingman anytime. Aloha and Semper Fi. 🌺🌸🌴❤️🇺🇸

[@delalima]

awesome landing

[@djisar]

Would love to know more about your watch collection. Is that an IWC? Hard to tell

[@thekeysman1]

at first i did not know where this area was then it showed and or you said, interesting area. what type of airplane is this? cruising speed?

[@mikercflyer7383]

Ryan. How long before Bred gets to actually fly from the left seat .

[@adinew8920]

Thanks.....

[@piyushsrivastavjaipuriasch8356]

Amazing pilots.

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

very good Video !!!!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad you liked it!