THIS HAPPENS When You Can't See the Ground

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 155

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 10 місяців тому +5

    Good to see you back flying in the missionary pilot bush mode. Blessings in your service to those who serve the King of Kings.

  • @levydan4370
    @levydan4370 4 місяці тому +1

    Great job in providing wisdom and salvation to the villagers.

  • @nisimdahan3009
    @nisimdahan3009 11 місяців тому +4

    Hello dear pilot. I read about you and the work as well as the flight schedule in the past and in the future that you do in the jungles and remote places in the world. Congratulations to you. Thank you very much Nisim Dahan from Israel

  • @schnauzer777
    @schnauzer777 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing....the conversation is like I am there in the plane. 👍

  • @shanastevens4580
    @shanastevens4580 11 місяців тому +2

    amazing pilot. so thorough

  • @TJB87
    @TJB87 11 місяців тому +17

    I watch your videos because I hate flying and unfortunately have to fly a lot for the military. Your level of calmness mixed with the stress of your video titles keeps me interested and makes me feel more comfortable. I love watching how calm you pilots are in such risky environments. Makes me think my comfy business class 737 isn’t so dangerous.

  • @robertwhite3752
    @robertwhite3752 11 місяців тому +10

    Speaking only for myself I don’t think I could ever do this. I’m just far too anxious of a person. The first second I couldn’t visually see everything I’d lose it big time. But I absolutely love watching flying videos like yours. You guys are so skilled sir, and you have nerves of steel. Thank you for doing what you do to make our world a better place. God bless you from the Buckeye state.

    • @AlutaJim
      @AlutaJim 10 місяців тому +1

      Flying in PNG in rainy and cloudy whether is very difficult because we have a lot of forest and mountains.
      I can see and say that PNG pilots flying in density of bad weather and our rugged terrain in complete isolation makes them the bravest pilots in the world.
      If you can fly in PNG thick clouds then to go and fly in other places in the world would be like having fun run.
      Brother Job well done Captain Richard and God bless.

  • @glendavis1266
    @glendavis1266 11 місяців тому +4

    Your videos are good as you do the callouts and have a number of cameras that provide a complete all around picture of what is happening. Plus’s the instrument shots complete the details! Total complete run! Everything!

    • @onebravotango
      @onebravotango 9 місяців тому

      Yes true I really like this video👌

  • @leehill9922
    @leehill9922 11 місяців тому +29

    The 12 yr old in me laughs every time I hear Wewak.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +4

      LOL yup

    • @octaviocastellanosjr349
      @octaviocastellanosjr349 11 місяців тому

      Goruka

    • @g_pazzini
      @g_pazzini 11 місяців тому +2

      weee wooooo

    • @Oliver_the_melanie_fan
      @Oliver_the_melanie_fan 10 місяців тому

      Me who isn’t even 12: BAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAUAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

    • @ferrabras
      @ferrabras 10 місяців тому

      We wak a lot when young 😂😂😂

  • @shanastevens4580
    @shanastevens4580 11 місяців тому +2

    seriously incredible flying. you are the Man.

  • @cribbsprojects
    @cribbsprojects 11 місяців тому +4

    You're an amazing pilot in an exotic terrain - but more so amazing because you edit together excellent GoPro (I counted 5?) footage and nicely captured audio to give us a great account. Keep up the programming.

  • @lewisg1736
    @lewisg1736 10 місяців тому +2

    I've been away for a bit and it was great to return to bush flying in PNG. Pilots in remote and weather-rich locations must put great faith in their planes, especially the motors. Not many places to set down in an emergency.

  • @laurent3805
    @laurent3805 11 місяців тому +8

    Nice to see you back to PNG, I'm preparing my PPL here in France and I can barely not see myself in such situation as yours right now 🥶, impressive but it's inspire us a lot on how to keep calm and mentalize as far as possible ahead of the plane ! Txh a lot

  • @reinaldorios2518
    @reinaldorios2518 8 місяців тому

    Dude you love flying that beautiful single-engine turboprop Kodiak and it shows (STOL). Keep it up and stay safe. Love your videos...learning a lot from them! November/Tango/Kilo! [PNG, Missionary Bush Pilot]

  • @jory11kehler
    @jory11kehler 11 місяців тому +3

    I love how you talk through the entire approach! I'm taking my Multi IFR in a few months!

  • @lucianjohr5569
    @lucianjohr5569 10 місяців тому

    Another great Video. Scenery is one of the reasons why i love being up there.

  • @michaelsmith697
    @michaelsmith697 11 місяців тому +3

    Awesome video! I used to fly VFR and I love the instrumentation used today and the tablets instead of paper maps. Most enjoyable! Thanks!

  • @stanedoni1787
    @stanedoni1787 10 місяців тому

    Good to see you back Ryan.

  • @kevinheard8364
    @kevinheard8364 11 місяців тому +1

    Just wanted to say, "Hello". I had thought that you had "left" a year-or-so ago... was going stateside to raise funds..... obviously back and nice to see you again. Take care.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому

      Yes, I had a year away from PNG and just returned a week or so ago

  • @flare242
    @flare242 11 місяців тому +2

    Aaand i love watching an approach when someone explains every step and reasoning. GREAT. Thank you.

  • @bryanthoward9759
    @bryanthoward9759 11 місяців тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL landing . Love watching your videos ️. amazing pilot. so thorough.

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 11 місяців тому +1

    Your preflight emergency planning is quite sobering to observe, but yet so glad you have such attention to detail. Grateful for the work that you do, and a bit relieved that it's not me doing it! God bless you brother!

  • @onebravotango
    @onebravotango 10 місяців тому +1

    Your voice resonates so clearly from the cockpit, it's a testament to the attention to detail in every aspect. I'm truly curious about the location of this video - the backdrop is absolutely breathtaking, adding to the overall fantastic experience. The combination of your precise communication and the stunning surroundings creates a captivating atmosphere. Could you kindly share where this remarkable video was filmed? It's truly an outstanding location! 🛫🎥🌄

  • @marcelpagnol9602
    @marcelpagnol9602 11 місяців тому +1

    Ryan, Awesome video as usual!
    I really appreciate that you take the time to explain and shows with arrows what's going on.
    I am sold I am doing my PPL !! merci beaucoup

  • @boosterhuiz2779
    @boosterhuiz2779 11 місяців тому +1

    I fell asleep in the middle of the flight and woke up when you landed, haha

  • @flare242
    @flare242 11 місяців тому +1

    I love this garmin glass cockpit/avionics. It's super easy to navigate, learn and understand. And some of the payware planes for XPL11, 12 and MSFS2020 simulate it very close to 1:1.

  • @kam70111
    @kam70111 11 місяців тому

    Ryan, happy that you are back.

  • @JPN421
    @JPN421 11 місяців тому +2

    The editing on this is amazing my man. Love how you screen record ForeFlight to better explain yourself. I’ve been wanting to start making videos like this any advice for way to learn how to splice together all this footage and audio? What editing software do you use?

  • @patrickheavirland3599
    @patrickheavirland3599 10 місяців тому

    Good morning from Minnesota USA!! Great episode! I'm guessing we won't see you at Oshkosh this year.

  • @mcivordawn9105
    @mcivordawn9105 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic, love the approach, regards Roger

  • @patrickmorrissey8754
    @patrickmorrissey8754 10 місяців тому

    Once you make the decision to fly the approach, FLY THE APPROACH!!!! Don’t play the game of “Yes I will!” “No I won’t!” Error on the side of caution. enjoyed the screen shots as you set-up the G1000.
    Patrick from Albuquerque

  • @Monz49
    @Monz49 5 місяців тому

    I watch almost all the videos posted...I love the content

  • @EVELYNEMIL
    @EVELYNEMIL 11 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely phenomenal!!.

  • @Smokie1969
    @Smokie1969 11 місяців тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL landing 👌. Love watching your videos 🤟✈️🦘🇦🇺

  • @sarinaman
    @sarinaman 11 місяців тому +1

    Cape Wom was a welcome sight 40 years ago in our barely VFR Cherokee . Only the NDB working occasionally!!

  • @rogerhundley9490
    @rogerhundley9490 11 місяців тому +3

    Inspired me to load up MSFS and do this flight in VR. Couldn't get the clouds just right but close enough. I can never seem to get GPS to do an APR mode correctly. I also learned something. I wondered what the semi arc meant when doing a VS. That is handy as hell!

  • @kingfisch
    @kingfisch 11 місяців тому +1

    Interesting flight. Enjoyed it and all the info. 🙏

  • @johnsenetto7935
    @johnsenetto7935 9 місяців тому

    Nice! Thinking the vor was aligned with the runway allowing lower minimums, maybe. Love your airplane. Trade you my PA 32. Lol

  • @BushCampingTools
    @BushCampingTools 11 місяців тому

    it's spectacular country you fly over.

  • @johnvanantwerp2791
    @johnvanantwerp2791 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad you were able to get into Wewak ok. My dad's friend Felix made a mess of the runway with the 3rd Attack Group back in '43 ;)

  • @markphillipafearym2961
    @markphillipafearym2961 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely great

  • @mikecoffee100
    @mikecoffee100 11 місяців тому +1

    Welcome back to PNG good to see your doing The Lord's work

  • @michelles9897
    @michelles9897 11 місяців тому

    so talented! thanks for sharing.

  • @joshuapatrick682
    @joshuapatrick682 11 місяців тому +5

    been a while man, glad to see you're well and still doing the Lord's work!!!

  • @FlyWithKay
    @FlyWithKay 11 місяців тому

    Love watching your videos!

  • @rmelmon
    @rmelmon 11 місяців тому

    Nice presentation...and nice gear!

  • @spotzidog5110
    @spotzidog5110 11 місяців тому +3

    Beautifully edited video and great to see piloting from this perspective, quite rare. Quick editing question when doing your mass and balance on the ipad how do you get that to show up here simultaneously in the video screen?

    • @damonmcknight
      @damonmcknight 11 місяців тому

      The little red icon in the top right of the iPad near the battery indicates he's recording his screen. So the tablet is recording itself and he is just overlaying the video file from the recording of the tablet over the top of the video of him in the plane.

    • @spotzidog5110
      @spotzidog5110 11 місяців тому

      ​@@damonmcknight Wow I didnt know it was that simple. Thanks alot. I just got my ipad recently but as you can tell, Im editorially illiterate lol. Now I can overlay some skydemon recordings when I make flight videos

  • @kittenslapper
    @kittenslapper 11 місяців тому

    Another great one.

  • @c185pilot3
    @c185pilot3 11 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding video...your running commentary is very interesting and instructive...much more interesting than your Kitfox adventures...great job.

  • @hectordisla
    @hectordisla 11 місяців тому

    Great video man ✅

  • @milesbrown8016
    @milesbrown8016 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome, well done 👌🏻

  • @robertsanders6463
    @robertsanders6463 2 місяці тому

    Thanbk you Ryan

  • @kurtreber9813
    @kurtreber9813 10 місяців тому

    More commercials than a top-rated show during sweeps week. WOW

  • @adinew8920
    @adinew8920 11 місяців тому

    Thanks......

  • @ENergyJimP
    @ENergyJimP 11 місяців тому

    The rare occasion that you actually shot an IFR approach. More used to seeing you weave around and duck below the clouds. :)

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +1

      depends on the type of clouds. Nice stable day like this, I'll shoot an approach every time. Afternoon storms, yeah NAH, I'm weaving my way thru it

  • @daviddellit8344
    @daviddellit8344 11 місяців тому

    Thanks.

  • @mattlee3044
    @mattlee3044 11 місяців тому

    Geat busy video. More like this

  • @charliely3612
    @charliely3612 11 місяців тому

    Good evening, nice seeing you back flying in and out of some dirt airfield! I hope you are back flying and not flying in the USA?

  • @pokabal2957
    @pokabal2957 11 місяців тому +1

    You the best

  • @MrCahuma
    @MrCahuma 10 місяців тому

    awesome you are the best!

  • @rocketplayes2049
    @rocketplayes2049 11 місяців тому

    Nice 👍

  • @jamescampagna4386
    @jamescampagna4386 11 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @tonnyjanssen4272
    @tonnyjanssen4272 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi there. I'm flying on msfs 2020 in a Cessna Caravan. I love watching your video's. I often look what you are doing or using. ;-) Now I see you holding a device with a spreadsheet named; load and flare calculator. Is this a device special made for this purpose or is it an app. (Andoid or IO) Or an Excel sheet? I'm hoping you'll find a minute to answere my question. Greetings from the Netherlands. Tonny

  • @farmgene
    @farmgene 11 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @flare242
    @flare242 11 місяців тому

    Are you using VS+NoseDN mode for those approach "steps"?

  • @sky-11
    @sky-11 11 місяців тому

    Did you get the kit fox sold in time before heading back?

  • @rezamiri100
    @rezamiri100 10 місяців тому

    ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️👍👍👍👍👍👍nice flight

  • @agustincian6300
    @agustincian6300 10 місяців тому +1

    Nouuuuuvember tango kilo

  • @ChiliStyles
    @ChiliStyles 11 місяців тому +2

    watching this video while drinking delicious png coffee

  • @midgoog2
    @midgoog2 10 місяців тому

    What do you do if caught in an updraught under storm clouds?
    Eric

  • @Aran2323
    @Aran2323 11 місяців тому

    Do the SAR stations already know about your flight(s) at the beginning of the day and the broadcasts are just advising them that each leg is starting?
    Because the lack of readback has always made me nervous -- what if they mishear me and think I'm flying somewhere else?

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +2

      yes, it's just flight following off my already filed flight plan

  • @sexybeardedvikingwizardthe4746
    @sexybeardedvikingwizardthe4746 10 місяців тому

    TAWS system test is sounding depressed lately lol

  • @bushtherapy7655
    @bushtherapy7655 11 місяців тому

    Great video
    Can’t believe they don’t have weather radar

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому

      This is PNG, we don't have A LOT of things

    • @alfredomarquez9777
      @alfredomarquez9777 10 місяців тому

      ​@@MissionaryBushPilotWhich make it quite more interesting!!! Congrats from Mexico!

  • @stevehanberg2922
    @stevehanberg2922 10 місяців тому

    What are those two orange things above your head and also, do you have air condition?

  • @claritywindowcare8744
    @claritywindowcare8744 11 місяців тому

    Each time u land the caravan, after reversers you fast flip few things and id like to know what the switch on the roof is that you flip last above your head?

    • @deve4739
      @deve4739 11 місяців тому

      It's a harness lock, in the Kodiak harness lock is required for take off and landing

    • @deve4739
      @deve4739 11 місяців тому

      After re reading your comment that might not be what your talking about lol, do you mean after he lands?

    • @claritywindowcare8744
      @claritywindowcare8744 11 місяців тому

      Some videos he's kind of got a lot to do on the short landings and he's moving fast flipping switches. There's always one above his head I don't know what it does little black one I think

    • @joentexas
      @joentexas 11 місяців тому

      @@claritywindowcare8744 It's the harness lock. You'll see Ryan move forward after releasing the harness lock to free-up his movement. Must feel somewhat like a straight jacket when the harness is locked in.

  • @octaviocastellanosjr349
    @octaviocastellanosjr349 11 місяців тому +1

    November Tango Kilo

  • @roseanncloskey
    @roseanncloskey 11 місяців тому

    Excellent Flying . 7/9/2023yr

  • @tplugnickel
    @tplugnickel 11 місяців тому

    Please explain penalty weight at air strips

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому

      If the airstrip is shorter than normal, or draggy grass, we take off from our max gross weight

  • @mikercflyer7383
    @mikercflyer7383 11 місяців тому

    Hi Ryan. Is this video shot since you went back to PNG?

  • @emmakimble8946
    @emmakimble8946 10 місяців тому

    What type of license do u need to fly this plane?

  • @georgew.5639
    @georgew.5639 11 місяців тому +2

    Are you back in Papua New Guinea? Have you begun flying again too? 😊

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +4

      I start flying next monday

    • @powerstroke01
      @powerstroke01 11 місяців тому

      @@MissionaryBushPilot Cant wait for the new adventures!

  • @kpeecee
    @kpeecee 11 місяців тому

    Ryan, you said July was the month you was starting your work again in PNG, is this a new video?

  • @ZeroBit0
    @ZeroBit0 11 місяців тому

    Can you make a video and go over your comms and communication

  • @3Mudbone1
    @3Mudbone1 11 місяців тому

    Don't drop your device down by your foot controls.

  • @skepticalobserver2135
    @skepticalobserver2135 11 місяців тому

    When did you and the family get back to PNG? What was the date of this video?

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +2

      I returned a week 10 days ago. This was an older video. I start flying next week.

  • @David_P132
    @David_P132 11 місяців тому

    Wow the technology these days is amazing. And I wanted to rip that sunshade out and throw it out the window.

  • @HoundDogMech
    @HoundDogMech 11 місяців тому

    IMC time should only be allowed part of the time on autopilot. If one uses the autopilot as much as possible what happens to your aeronautical skills when the CRAP hits the fan and you lose the GLASS, or even just the AP takes a dump.

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +1

      We have a full simulator at home base that is just like the Kodiak. We practice all the time in in hand flying

  • @glendavis1266
    @glendavis1266 11 місяців тому

    Is this a Kodiak or Cessna?

  • @mikkey_armeni2017
    @mikkey_armeni2017 11 місяців тому

    What headset is this

  • @sdcserg1
    @sdcserg1 11 місяців тому

    would you take me for a ride? im in the UK and there is no way i can afford my licence i can only dream

  • @ManuFerrara
    @ManuFerrara 11 місяців тому

    Well, you can see the ground here. So what happens ? Nothing ?

  • @liamFortnite287
    @liamFortnite287 11 місяців тому

    Hi

  • @johngarrett3038
    @johngarrett3038 11 місяців тому

    Do you fly for Jaars?

  • @FrancoVettor
    @FrancoVettor 11 місяців тому

    Are you back in PNG?

  • @erichetherington9899
    @erichetherington9899 11 місяців тому

    BeCareful kk :)

  • @pinkharrier47
    @pinkharrier47 11 місяців тому

    How recent is this video?

  • @stephenclark8844
    @stephenclark8844 11 місяців тому

    Cannibals still exist?

  • @billyairline9205
    @billyairline9205 11 місяців тому

    I want to become a Pilot, wish me luck

  • @vladislavmel4462
    @vladislavmel4462 11 місяців тому

    are u sure that`s max rate of climb can be achived with flaps in extended position?>:0

    • @DoubleE_Aviation
      @DoubleE_Aviation 11 місяців тому +1

      Difference in best climb gradient and best rate of climb, he was trying to get altitude over the shortest ground distance. POH states best climb gradient is with 20 degrees of flaps

    • @MissionaryBushPilot
      @MissionaryBushPilot  11 місяців тому +1

      exactly, there is best rate and best angle of climb. I was doing best angle of climb, so the most altitude in the shortest distance, but best rate of climb is the best altitude in the shortest amount of time

    • @vladislavmel4462
      @vladislavmel4462 11 місяців тому +1

      I got it. Tnx u guys

  • @upak88
    @upak88 10 місяців тому

    That's a terrible approach design!
    I don't have the plate to hand, but it seems to me if you tu were at the mínima at the MAPt and still wanted to land it would be steeper than a 3° to xing the THR at 50' above. Stand to be corrected.
    Also the mínima could privacy also be lowered if this approach design is outdated, using older ICAO PANS-OPS design criteria.
    Even though the previous VOR APCH may have had lower mínima, it was probably many many years out of date. And you knew how reliable the ground- based instruments can be yo there in PNG.
    Nevertheless, I'm surprised that you can't get a lower minima with the GNSS LNAV approach, even given the high terrain to the south of the APT as shown on the chart. Also it might be a bit better if the approach was properly runway aligned (you indicated it wasn't) and not slightly angled from the North. Also can't see why circling to land is not permitted, providing circling south of the RWY is barred.
    BTW, didn't hear you set to local QNH coming in - which is what the 910 min was related to. Seen to remember it was 1010 for area QNH.
    Finally you could use VNAV (even though not a VNAV apch) to assist with stabilised approach as long as you didn't bust the MDA. (but not what some of the European airlines do which is treat MDA as DA). Airlines that typically do this add 50' to the MDA. This allows them to fly the LNAV legally. Read the CANPA guidance material, probably still published by IATA.