WARNING! Stressful Rain Storms AHEAD

[@Miller78rc]

I love how you talk your way thru what you're doing and why. I have no piloting experience and I'm understanding just about everything you're explaining. It's fascinates me. God bless you brother.

[@lorimendes9673]

Enfrenta todos os desafios...

[@emmettmusa1808]

instablaster...

[@brandonseibers4052]

I agree you know your job/task and I commend for your composer

[@mikecleveland7453]

Several very good things you're doing: excellent situational awareness, continuous verbal engagement, discussing plans, not allowing yourself to get sucked in to "just give it a look" philosophy, diverting when you reach min fuel rather than the "creeping decision point". One of the best things you are doing is verbally discussing plans. If you're talking then you're thinking ahead and planning well. If you stop talking you're probably behind the plane and becoming tunnel visioned which is dangerous. Very well done.

[@mcoxon1]

You show professionalism and great judgement not falling prey to temptation to push limits. A find example to all of us. I love your VOLG!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks Marcus 👍

[@paulsuprono7225]

A fine example . . . . . . .

[@jscomputerservicesanpcpart5772]

Doesn’t always work out mate. But at least you know when to call it. Nice work

[@grahammacaulay6162]

Really enjoyed watching your VLOG. I have just retired after 41 years flying in the military and civil and was impressed with your professional approach! Years ago I did think about about flying for MAF, but the expression 'many are called, but few are chosen' was very apt. Safe flying and God bless you.

[@pdawdy]

You're a very disciplined pilot and you absolutely made the right call.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for agreeing with me

[@helmuthschultes9243]

A wise pilot remains a live pilot. Good judgement essential to have a long career.

[@andysmall2864]

@alieninsurgent My dad was a Vulcan pilot - he told me the exact same thing back in the 60s :-)

[@arthurvilain7270]

@@tammyhefner8971 That and "Better be on the ground wishing you were in the air, than be in the air wishing you stayed on the ground."

[@danielrazulay]

@alieninsurgent chuck yeager disagrees

[@zippymax1]

@@danielrazulay There are pilots, and there are gods--and Yeager is the latter.

[@donnawright5218]

Yy

[@AbreedApart123]

As someone who wants to become a student pilot having caps like yourself here on KZbin instilling the high value of using sound judgement overall is very important. Kudos sir, happy and safe flying to you friend.

[@kschoolc]

As a student pilot this is a very valuable lesson in staying safe and knowing when to call it off. Really love the explanation as you go along.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad it was helpful Keith

[@Biggles2498]

I got into trouble in 1992 for flying an ILS Runway 26) into Bournemouth (Hurn) Airport in bad weather on just a PPL because I didn't want to divert to Southampton as landing fees cost a fortune ! I landed safely though with my heart pounding !

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@Biggles2498 a pound of flesh

[@chrishopewynne2845]

You Chaps are not only Great Pilots but also Exemplary Teachers ...good on you for ALL you do for the benefit of humanity in challenging times and doing your best for others whilst you clearly enjoy your chosen life paths .. living proof that excellence on all fronts is a major determinant for wellbeing ..Thank You So Much . Chris Hope-Wynne

[@miksal26]

As someone who has lost a brother in an air accident in PNG, I’m reminded of the unforgiving nature of that part of the world . I also recall the loss of the Bandierante when caught in a similar situation while attempting an approach to Hoskins back in the 80’s. Safe flying and good landings to you. Cheers from Down South.

[@leslienordman8718]

I very much appreciate that you show us the unsuccessful, unpleasant trips, as well as the successes. This is real life. Thanks!

[@johnturnbull7798]

Good judgement and excelent decision making. Flying in Papua New Guinea is a hazardous occupation and the combination of high mountains, steep valleys with short unmade jungle strips and weather that nobody should fly through makes your VLOGS fascinating

[@daves328]

Judgement - making a decision with imperfect information. This time walking away. An example to all of how to live to fight another day. Respect Ryan!

[@eccaecca15]

Great decision making and situational awareness. One of the best pieces of advice I received from an old pilot is never back yourself into a corner, always have an “out” which you are clearly already aware of. The first slice of Swiss cheese in the video was the damaged brake line which created a delay which led to a later arrival at destination when afternoon weather is an issue. Last line of defence was a good decision to turn back and try again tomorrow. Enjoyed it.

[@Preview43]

Watching liquids drip down over your life-saving electronics is always an exciting adventure. Well done!

[@andycopland3179]

I used to fly right seat in a twin otter with a former bush pilot and the man was simply incredible.

[@nicktaflan4154]

Hi there Mr Bush pilot. I am Patti. My parents were missionaries in the late 40s. We lived at the Nagada plantation 20 miles out of Madang. My parents were good friends with the Federwitz family and I believe their son is now a repairman for the airplanes around Madang and the highlands. I’m sitting here with my husband watching your video flying over the mountains and what a surprise to see the name Papua New Guinea. Thanks for the ride. God bless you

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

Love how he verbally goes through the emergency checklist during taxi in case something goes wrong before being airborne or right after. I'm an SEL pilot and have frankly never done that! Learned something here. Thanks!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad to hear you got something useful out of it.

[@PaulGarthAviation]

I don't remember being advised do doing that either. Mind you, I was last PIC in 1998. Maybe there are new standards now. For other KZbin pilots (Private and Commercial) it appears to be a standard. Anyways, when I'm back active, I'm definitely integrating that, because it looks like a really good best practice.

[@pappybo49]

Good job Ryan. No one can say you didn’t try. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@sterlingstreamliner]

You're an excellent pilot. I really like your attitude. You're also an excellent teacher. Your concern for safety first will always serve you well. Pilots who suffer from Get-There-Itis could learn a lot from you. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@aliciamacdonald8149]

You are one tough cookie! Got rain coming into the cabin, rain all over the place and you still keep the plane right side up and focus on where you are going. Cool pilot! I love the way you pick your way around the clouds as a VFR flight...I did something similar when flying inthe Rockies in BC, Canada. It was a little scary, you know the tops of the mountains are higher than you, and the clouds were spotty, but I was nervous...we had taws and tcas, but picking your way between the layers and avoiding the TSs was not easy...we kept visual with the ground, tho. You are amazing!!!

[@gulabjamun173]

Man that takes guts to fly out in isolated areas with weather like that. Love your content!

[@lorrieroelker7330]

My dad spent a couple of years on Papuan guinea in 1943-1945, in particular Finschhafen. This is blowing my mind after hearing about this area growing up and also being a pilot myself. Being a child in 60’s- 70's I had zero interest, different case now. Thank you.

[@kschoolc]

As a student pilot this is a very valuable lesson in staying safe and knowing when to call it off.

[@Fit8906]

Thats the one precious lesson. Always stay above any minimums that can affect your safety

[@shandur5660]

One of the best pilot videos. Very professional. Pleasure. Thank you for the experience

[@edwardlacy4718]

Great demonstration of procedure during difficult weather conditions. Safety, safety and safe landing. See you tomorrow.

[@kenlyneham4105]

Another great flight. This one brings back even better memories, especially when you flew over Kimbe. I worked in Kimbe in 1969 and all that there was then, was a small tin shed for a store and a dirt track for a main road that ended at the Dagi River. Once there, we had to swim across the river if the boat was on the other side. Invariably it was. Today of course, there is a bridge. Kimbe is halfway between Cape Hoskins and Talasea. I preferred Talasea over Hoskins to do the shopping. The airstrip in Hoskins was just grass, with an open tin shed as a terminal. Talasea strip was about the same. Lukim yu.

[@eightbars1]

the suspense is high! I love these. I don't root for failure, not at all. But you go further in than most would, and it's cool to watch as long as you don't go too far in there. Thanks, man. Cheers

[@rankingpow7084]

Great example of how you need to judge as a pilot and decide when not to land and keep the safety first! professional pilot!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

You can't have the "get theretious" and have a long life

[@scotabot7826]

You guys really earn your money! God bless you, and the work you do! Fair skies and tailwinds!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thank you very much!

[@tinytruckers]

Really happy to hear you make an emergency plan on take off incase of any failures. Great job. Not enough people practice that type of brief.

[@craigmelvin4889]

Good call and good training for me. I am an old guy with low hours flying a Cessna 182. I live on an island in the Pacific Northwest with weather that comes and goes like this.

[@Blackwater_Jack]

This channel convinced me to buy FS 2020. Just finished the DL, now heading to NZ to start my new career as a bush pilot.

[@Dagrond]

I love your attention to the detail. Exit strategies for emergencies before you even start. Lovely.

[@johnmajcher5726]

Quote from Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, "Pilot's Lament: Blue sky above me. Runway behind me. A tenth of a second ago." Brilliant flying.

[@merhawisyoum6899]

first time to watch ur video i watch a lot about flying. you are young and experienced. u don't panic and u are an excellent instructor. not to land was the best decision u have made. thank u for taking my Boredom away.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Consider subscribing.

[@nbrettoner]

It's really good to be with you on this short trip, as you talk and fly us through the decisions necessarily made for safe flying. Far more interesting than just white knuckles no words and confusion. Thanks Ryan for yet another well shared informative fascinating real-world experience. :)

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Good to hear. Yeah, I've seen other flight channels, and it's just droning for 20 mins with the same camera angle, with no voice over. I get bored after about 10 seconds. So , its good to hear you enjoy it.

[@piscesDRB]

About 15 years ago on holiday in Borneo (my licence was just PPL) I flew in the area with an ex air force pilot. Your composure at such a work rate flying solo amazes me! Respect!

[@pappybo49]

Ryan, I’ve been stowed away on most flights since you started your channel. Sometimes I’m worn out at the end of the flight but I’m never disappointed. Good 👍 job. Thanks.

[@kumikispe6484]

I really love watching your videos in your block on the work of bush pilots flying in very challenging conditions in PNG. Thank you MAF and the sponsors of MAF work in PNG to bring vital services to very remote parts of the country by taking a lot of risks.

[@markdombrowski746]

Outstanding flying......... An old pilot once told me 'any landing that you walk away from is a good landing'

[@edgararguello6856]

love your videos very profecional and educatives

[@nandomercy1]

I would love to see a video where you explain how you ended up flying in that country. Your pilot journey

[@turanatomeko]

He has you have to scroll through his many videos though

[@JWFalsetta]

I just love that you're so darn cautious.

[@itbites7972]

Surely a tough call. I commend your level-headedness. Good decision. I like simple rules like: If I can't see the runway, I go back. I never bend the simple rules. That way, I am going off a decision that I made with the benefit of time, in less-stressful conditions and without the confounding and ever-variable value-based pressures that can cause you to erode the margins of safety that keep you alive. Good to see your decision process didn't include a valuation of the negative impact of turning around. In hind-sight, it turns out that if you don't walk away from a decision that was a bit of a gamble, the value of whatever gain you were pursuing wasn't worth it.

[@RP-mv4mv]

I have flown in a fraction of such conditions over flat terrain, under positive ATC guidance, and was so stressed I could barely utter a few words, let alone a detailed narrative, considering alternatives, discussion rationale and plans, as you have here. The do-it-yourself hold patterns outside the weather slowing down, conserving reserve fuel and waiting out in better weather, and making the go-no-go decision, allowed me to think alongside and work strategy--such valuable information for pilots of any level. Thanks!

[@dingopuppytoo]

I’m loving these videos- I spent 5 years in Popondetta, 5 in Port Moresby and 5 in Alotau- loved PNG- still think of it as home. Spent more hours than I can think in Talair planes!

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Have a love-hate thing for flying (as a passenger) but watching these videos somehow calms the anxiety. Thanks for posting these exhilarating views & maneuvers, it's like being right there with you :)

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

thanks for coming along

[@vn3801]

After watching this flying a plane is an extremely demanding job - respect !

[@primordialmeow7249]

Nice Missionary. I worked for 2 majors and one beautiful regional as a Flight Attendant. My best flying days were on the EMB-turbo prop 30 pax/1 FA (what the pilots called "real flying." There were three of us on a 5 day trip around the Southern US and the Bahamas. Oh Lord we had fun! You kids are the next gen. Have fun, learn and enjoy every minute. Signed Old Auntie FA

[@rachelwheeler309]

I'm glad you are being careful. In the 11 years I lived in PNG we lost 3 missionary pilots I knew. Emergency medical evacuations and getting missionary kids home for the holidays were two of the times when pilots often took risks. I remember one time it rained non-stop for 2 weeks. My brother and sister got as far as the next station and ended up spending the holidays there. The pilot tried so many times to get them home. We loved his efforts but I wish he hadn't taken so many risks. He lost his life a while later. Maybe his kids would still have a dad if he had been more careful.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Very true. a good reminder

[@pcfire0364]

Sadly that's true. I spent many years bush flying Cessna 207s and 208s in Alaska. Most the guys at my company I flew with are gone. I know 8 who have been killed...mostly VFR into IMC and CFIT....one was bootlegging it in the clouds and hit another aircraft doing the same thing. I got out of there eventually and went to the airlines. Those who stayed up there will either move on...or die....you don't retire from Alaska bush flying..statistically you won't make it that long.

[@mikel9567]

@Michael Jones You might want to educate yourself on what the missions do. Yes, they bring religion but they don't force it. If it weren't for the missions many of these villages wouldn't exist. You blame the colonial missions for destroying cultures and forcing religion onto people, yet these cultures are still very much alive and well. You can have culture and religion. You sir, have a very narrow minded and ignorant view and quite frankly disrespectful attitude.

[@rachelwheeler309]

@Michael Jones A lot of people in the West have believed the lie of the Noble Savage. When you have grown up from babyhood as I did amongst the people you see a more realistic picture. In the animistic belief system, evil spirits are an everyday concern. When you believe the evil spirits can physically kill you and take the lives of your children, there is a continual fear in the community. People avoid showing much affection to their children for fear of making the spirits jealous for example. Malnutrition, iodine and iron deficiency was a big problem. Missionaries brought hope. They brought medicine. They worked with the people to create a written version of their language and taught them to read, thereby preserving languages that would by now be lost. Imagine if you could discover a loving power stronger than the evil spirits that could set you free to have a forgiving, loving community without fear and the continual revenge killings. My father and mother sacroficed 40 years of their life not to lord it over the people but to bring them hope and healing and to teach them to value their language and the aspects of their culture that were worth keeping. It wasn't my dad who destroyed the place in the end. It was the international conglomerates with their relentless search for oil and gold who tore the community apart. War broke out between two tribes over rights to the gold. Our faithful missionary pilot risked his life flying in again and again to get as many fleeing villagers out as possible. His last flight out he and the plane very nearly got hacked to pieces by axes. When my father was finally able to return his heart was broken. Almost everything had shut down. No school, no radio, no inter-tribal sport, hospital staff being attacked and most villagers hiding in the jungle. Drug runners had been through and alcohol had come in. Meanwhile it is the drug runners, alcohol businesses and international oil and mineral companies who get wealthy and the missionaries keep taking the flak. I believe you owe an apology.

[@djackman4229]

@@rachelwheeler309 Thank you for explaining that. I think you are owed an apology too.

[@skw6410]

Just catching up with some of these older vids... your airmanship is the best, sir. Safe, sensible flying, making sensible decisions... great to watch.

[@davidlourensz4822]

Good talking your way through that and knowing you limits, your aircraft and the area...

[@stephenmason5682]

Good call, great to see a real pilot decide what's safe!

[@jgrm4443]

I'll be flying as passenger in any aircraft you're the pilot. Great personality.

[@iang.8601]

Ryan, Interesting flight, nice & clear at Hoskins then clouds &rain storms. It was good to hear all the decisions you were making while still being aware of the conditions around you. Thanks for the lesson & another great ride.

[@AverageDaveVideos]

Randomly came to this video - very interesting to watch. I really appreciate the level of detail communicated. I am not a stranger to aviation, but no pilot that's for sure, even still so many variables to account for! Incredible!

[@robertjacob5dmk3]

wow MISSIONAR BUSH PILOT over 800.000 viewS with only 122000 subscribers that speaks volume about your ethics when it comes to work and information. ROCK ON CAPTIN .

[@formerblueberet5621]

when you have to call it you call it at the end of the day its your life ( plus passengers ) plain and simple good call !

[@kevincollins8014]

No need for apologies that was great decision making on your part by calling it off. I'm looking forward to the next one already and hey at least we live to see another video and flight at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing this with me.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for watching Kevin

[@ralphrich5188]

Much better video than one of perfect conditions. Good to see a pro deciding on safety Sometimes it is too easy push ahead because you don't want to "chicken out",,,,,,,,, Get There itis

[@stevemcnair-wilson6106]

Excellent, calm and matter of fact, no dramatic stuff despite the problems. thank you!

[@ppgairo]

When the windscreen started leaking I knew it was not gonna happen, love watching this and love the commentary learnt alot. Safe flying wantok, yu wanpla fit man stret👍🏼👍🏼

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks 👍

[@turnipherder]

You may have missed the landing, but definitely one of my favourite videos from you. Good to see a little stress creep in, to see how you mitigate possible negative outcomes through good mental management. "Looks like the window is leaking" errrrr brilliant.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Yup, windshield leaks. Haven't found the source yet.

[@DroogVoom]

Appreaciate the amount of work you put into this, very well done.Despite your cool professionalism i have to say your job scares the hell out of me! Clear skies and stay stay safe.

[@stevenkoya5236]

Watching from Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea. Though, I am a local, I have never seen those remote locations. Thank you for taking me places.. Great missionary work. God bless.

[@paulineulicny7252]

I got into this situation, flying into Buffalo, from Youngstown Ohio, as a new pilot with @ 35 hrs. Called the tower, told them I was a new pilot, asked for help....I had flown from Youngstown at nite, via radio beams, no problem, but being in dense fog another matter. Tower was helpful, told me to turn 180, and exit fog....

[@johnfaulkner6776]

Wow I love these flight videos - didn't realise a pilot in this kind of aircraft is so busy.

[@Ulbre]

This is really cool and demonstrates the high workload, even with modern avionics.....I'm just a novice pilot (1992 licence) but am always in awe of you guys and the calmness and professionalism you display. Top stuff.

[@jamesgraham6122]

The surprising truth is that with many modern advanced avionics, they can actually increase the workload at critical moments.

[@keithalexander3386]

For about ten years I did presentations for MAF in North Wales, UK and this is the first time I have seen the terrain you have to deal with. I had learned how your weather checks might mean you had to change landing sites and now I know what it looks like. The Kodiak was the latest addition to the MAF fleet as well as the Pilatus. Thanks for this. Praise the Lord!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Very cool. Yeah, here in PNG, it's MAF international and they just got a new fleet of Caravans.

[@space1commander]

That was a good decision to call it a day Ryan. Some times our brain tells to push it a little bit more, but that is when we can get in trouble. Stay safe my Amigo.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yes you're right. It's easy to convince yourself that it is okay to bend your own limits.

[@dennisk5818]

Great video. Always find your narration excellent. Safety is always a priority. Better to try again than to pull yourself out of a smashed cockpit. I learned as a low hour private pilot, no crash, just a safe, off field glider landing after realizing I was chasing thermals that had already broken from the ground. Towed out back to the field.

[@nonnobissolum]

Love love love your professionalism, channel, and skills. Peace, safe flying, and cheers.

[@eykstein]

Your films are outstanding! You are doing a great job! VERY good concept, presentation, editing! Whow!

[@Wago1995]

Your channel and others have convinced me to try being a pilot, thanks for the great content! Stay safe

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thats awesome to hear!

[@lapointdaniel]

I flew out of Hoskins to Goroka back in 2009 while working at the base there. Fun to see the strip!

[@hunkyaz]

Stressful, but good decision making is where it is at!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Live to fly another day

[@gl33p29]

Engaging, subtlety suspenseful, and professionally resolved. Well done!

[@elimarcaelimarca4040]

Nice to see you added maps to this video...good job! Thank you

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Glad you like them!

[@AN11231]

You are a one good pilot, safety first, recipe for disaster.... that’s one well said from you. I learnt a lot from your flying video and myself too, make me a better and safer pilot

[@MrStrangers187]

You have the best job in the world well done Sir n ty 👏.😍🎞🎥🎙and the information you given📋I will be 👁👀😁👍

[@retrodad6864]

Wow buzzing your friends! Thats so cool! Great to listen to the inter pilot camaraderie. Helping each other out. Love it. Thanks for posting.

[@williamiannucci2740]

I flew when I was 12 yrs old with my Dad back in the early 70's we did loops and stalling as we went almost completely vertical. My Dad was nuts sometimes and care free but you never crossed him , I think his job as a police officer got a little bit to much in the head. Lol I miss him.

[@Jesse-pp4te]

Damn bro lol, you good?

[@Jimidan1000]

Don't you have to be little much in the head to even be a police officer? You will respect my authoritay, and all that!

[@modesten.8254]

I like the way you reply to the automatic sounds' notifications

[@MathsatBondiBeach]

This demonstrates how cognitively demanding flying is and how judgement under pressure can be affected if you haven't planned things ahead of time. Not a pilot but looked like the right decision to me. Thanks for the insights.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

It definitely helps to brief what you are going to do way ahead of time if things to do pan out as planned.

[@DANCINGERN]

Why are you not employing windshield wipers on the plane? Do not tell me this plane is not equipted with windshield wipers?????

[@zache86]

@@DANCINGERN Wipers wouldn't really help with a prop out front. If he's doing 90 kias, then the rain is hitting the windscreen at around 105knots. Think about that in terms of you driving 70 mph in hard rain, wipers do nothing. In the bigger jets with wipers, it's a flat windscreen that doesn't allow the water to bead off like the Kodiak. There are other reasons as well if we get into IFR flying etc... where looking outside is pointless.

[@raymondstrom7686]

Good call Ryan. Love your calls as you fly and observe so that we understand the decision-making.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for coming along Raymond

[@megathumper777]

Good call, we will be able to watch many more landings in the future

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thats the way I look at it

[@aaron4932]

As an aviation weather forecaster this was stressful to watch. Just you out there alone and just afraid with only windy to guide you. Glad you kept your nose out of most of the tough spots and didn't try to push into a convective cell for a single digit chance to make that landing happen.

[@rgarlinyc]

Wow. That sure was a lot of rain! 😲Glad you made it out safely. Youur camera work made me feel I was right there in the cockpit alongside you. Thrilling. 👏

[@Ken.Howard]

God bless you, praying for your safety. It's been tough up there for so many pilots over the years.

[@ribe3434]

My favorite aviation channel now. Great content 👍

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard Rick

[@flanerpete2040]

Thanks for sharing, Ryan. Would enjoy seeing more of this change-of-pace format included with your normal excellent videos. Good to see some of the local population in the places you fly.

[@sisgp123]

Used to love that type of flying, did a lot in the Caribbean, none of that fancy glass stuff in my day though LOL

[@Nelsonbrook33]

Much rather you skip a landing in order to insure yourself--and your family--many, many more in the future! Thanks for showing us what it's like in real time to have to make critical on-the-spot decisions. Glad you're staying safe!!

[@ontwoaxles]

Really enjoy your flights and the details you give. Would love to see some close up views of the gauges and switch action during start up and flight, you know with a dedicated camera if you have it. But yes, I know the editing involved with these. Thanks...fly safe!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

I have some more camera's on the way. WHen I get more, I will add that in for sure.

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

I have a tremendous respect for the type of flying you folks do out there. Great decision making. Fly safe and fly often!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks

[@johnarizona3820]

God bless you!

[@JosephColeno]

Thank you so much for this vdo. No one could say you made the wrong decision. Safety first.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Life to fly another day right?

[@JosephColeno]

Missionary Bush Pilot Yes, because being able to fly another day will always be an invaluable plus for aviation enthusiasts and/or pro like you. All the best.

[@cidgrad130]

It even rains inside the aircraft in PNG...time to get that windshield seal looked at;)

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

The mechanics spent a lot of time trying to find the source, but couldn't get it to leak again

[@purge98]

@@MissionaryBushPilot Get them to come with you and check it out. That's their job.

[@1npd]

I noticed the same thing and kept rewinding the video to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.

[@boeing900]

I have all the respect in the world for what you do. Although I was never a Bushpilot I can relate. I flew single pilot light twin 135 charter for three years in a Piper Seneca and a Navajo, so I understand the single pilot environment. Im glad you made it back safely. And as a favor to a fellow pilot...Please don't allow yourself to get into critical fuel situations, especially when the weather shows its hand early, telling you, you're not going to make it. By definition legal Min Fuel does not take into account lengthy weather deviations. Although you made no mention of this being part of your reserve calculations I'm going to assume they were. You appear to be way to competent to not have thought of that.