Get your Buddy Check Box today at 👉 buddycheckbox.com/ This is an affiliate link and your purchase helps support my channel and it also supports Ryan. It's also a great way for you to stay safe! I changed the title on this video because of your feedback. Thanks for sharing your opinions on this. I spoke to Ryan before making this video and Ryan titled his own video “critical flight fail”. I was trying to make a point that it’s okay to “fail” a mission if it means staying safe and living to fly another day. My original video title implied something else and I’ve changed it.
You really had me worried. I recognised Ryan from the first second of this video because I've followed his channel for years. I could hardly believe he'd been involved in an accident and I hadn't even heard about it. He's a great guy so obviously this caused me quite some anxiety. Glad it all worked out ok in the end.
Dear Hoover, I am neither a pilot nor particularly interested in flying either. But your channel is one of the ones I follow the most, maybe even the most. The reason is that I appreciate the way you go through your stories in a structured, clear and professional manner with high integrity. That together with a pleasant personality, good articulatory skills and a good narration makes me find your videos more interesting than many other channels and other areas where people often lack in their preparation and abilities. Not that a person always have to be super professional, but as a person with a long career in another field at a high level, I seem to recognize people with your rare qualities which I appreciate. That's simply why I like your videos. a good man doing great videos. The only negative is that I comfortably fall asleep when I listen to them sometimes, (good narration), but it is also positive because I can listen to the same program again the next day. Kind Regards, Jonas, a 47-year-old Swedish man.
Hoover, thanks for doing a collaboration video with me and sharing the beauty of flying in Papua New Guinea with the world. I have really enjoyed your debriefs ocer the past year. Keep the videos coming. And for those wondering, no Hoover wasn't being critical of my flight. We worked together on this video.
Wonderful to see MAF's work "prompted" on this channel. While not a pilot myself (sadly), see you fly brought back many memories of being a passenger on a couple of MAF flights out of Shell Mera in Ecuador back in the very early 80s. True, seat of the pants flying back then!
I am a retired pilot that flew out of Goroka to Simbari and other places. It was tough flying VFR in similar conditions to the video. My stomach turns when I watched this video and remember the locations, it brings back some bad memories when I nearly crashed. I am envious of the GPS, phone and moving maps. (No electronics except the radio and maps were paper in my flying there.)
I’m with you . I flew in the ‘80s for the Zimbabwean government as a bush pilot without the benefit of GPS, moving maps etc. My navigation was limited to direct reckoning.
@@Captain-Palsy He didn't have to do the the flight but being the experienced pilot that he is Ryan was confident to make the attempt and had contingency plans. He didn't expect Simbari to be open but on seeing it was he opted to land there wait, so saving fuel. If I remember correctly after a while he received a message to say the cloud had lifted at Norambi and he was able to fly the short distance to Norambi, collect his passengers and fly safely back to Goroka. The whole flight was a fine demonstration of professional, experianced pilotage.
I am relieved that this was actually a huge win rather than a failure. Good decisions were made. Greatly disciplined in his preflight as well. Good job sir.
I’m an airline pilot. I used to fly the bush in Alaska. Flying an airliner is a walk in the park compared to flying small planes to remote strips. Deep respect for these guys!
This isn't a time builder. This guy lives for this kind of flying. I get it. I've done some recreational bush flying in the mountains and it is one of the biggest challenges you'll find in aviation. At least for most of us. I'll never get to be an Eagle driver. That's what I wanted to fly when I was growing up. But there are so many who want to fly and never get the opportunity. I never thought I would own my own plane but I wasn't expecting them to do something like the LSA category. I became an A&P in part so I'd be able to reduce the cost of aircraft ownership. I briefly flew a 747 one time when the fuel team neglected to fuel the aircraft prior to conducting a high speed taxi run on a bird fresh out of D check. It got off the ground FAST. I fought to keep the aircraft in ground effect and adjust trim while my partner reconfigured the plane for landing (they had an awful checklist for high speed taxi runs and auto-retract was active). We were lucky to have a 3.5 mi runway because if we had attempted a go-around, we would have ended up landing in a cotton field. Engines started to sputter as we taxied up to the ramp. You're right about an airliner being easy to fly. I've had bigger challenges flying my ELSA in the mountains. Then there was that one time I inadvertently flew into IMC. Plus a couple of near misses. Stalled while turning final one time.
I saw you were covering Ryan and was immediately in panic mode. I’ve been watching Ryan for years and I know his level of safety and airmanship is exceptionally high. Even during his Kitfox “time off” last year buzzing around Northern Arizona, he always used his buddy box “checklist” and he made safety a priority. I always enjoy following his flights in PNG and then jumping on my flight simulator (747) and shooting those same approaches and landings. To date I’ve overshot every one of those 1,200 foot runways, taken out countless villages and wiped out millions of trees. Keep up the great work Ryan and Hoover.
Thank you Hoover for showing us a pilot that made the right decisions and landed safely nice to see how professional he is, I have used something very similar to this buddybox and it is a huge help. thanks again for another great debrief.
I am a retired pilot and also follow Ryan's channel. He does an amazing job of planning and logical thinking. Never taking chances. You both do a great job here on UA-cam. Thanks so much.
I've watched many of Ryan's videos. Clearly a highly proficient pilot who approaches his job with the ultimate in professionalism. He sets a great example.
Really great to watch a video where the pilot knows and demonstrates exactly how you plan and execute a successful flight, even though he had to land at an alternate runway and wait for better weather to pick up his passengers. Listening to Hoover comments as well as compliments for Ryan's performance on this flight was a real treat!
Hoover, thanks for this debrief. I watch most of Ryan's videos, and am impressed with his professionalism. Flying alone, without a co-pilot, he still does everything as if there was someone sitting in the right seat, call it self-CRM. His explanations of what he's doing, and the decisions he makes, are perfect.
I’ve been following missionary bush pilot for years. This man devotes his life to helping others in extremely difficult circumstances and unusual dangerous terrain. He deserves our respect and admiration. 😍
I’ve been following him for a bit over a year. I’m an instrument rated, commercial pilot, and love the technical aspect of his flying and decision-making in a very challenging environment. Both he and Hoover provide the type and depth of logical reasoning I try and use while flying - staying well ahead of the airplane, continuous analysis of conditions and options, and briefing and debriefing each flight - good and bad. I like to think they, along with NTSB crash analysis review, help make me a better pilot. I also love the mission he serves
Same here. Ryan's professionalism is outstanding. Detailed, with good habits. I like how he does the simple things religiously...so is always prepared for contingencies.
@@joeycarter8846 Yes. He has his routines well embedded into his muscle memory and he keeps on adding to it. He does his checklist routines without exception.
A few weeks ago, one of Hoover's detailed and insightful videos came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. I agree with @arctain1 and @joeycarter8846 and many other commenters that both of these UA-camrs are excellent. Though, not a pilot, I've used checklists for many projects and trips, etc. all my life. Some people gave me a hard time, but I always stuck to it because, like Hoover said that just one thing can distract you for a moment and your brain tricks you into thinking that you've already done it. And I would add, or that distraction makes you totally forget to do it. So in addition to being intensely interesting, their videos have encouraged me to lean into planning, checking for deficiencies and having a contingency plan--which makes me feel more relaxed and confident in life.
I got my doubts about anybody that says missionary in his title. We seem to keep having these church people abused children and go overseas missionaries lo and behold they hired this guy to be the pilot and flying around to abuse children, doesn't earn a lot of my respect. We just went through a decade of church after church admitting that whenever they had a pedophile they sent him overseas to abuse children in other places. Missionary shows up with a pocket full of grooming money from the church grooms the whole village has had a bunch of kids, and gets clear out of there. By the time they figure out what he was and what he did to everybody because the money runs out there and blinded anymore they are not able to prosecute it. We got a good pilot here getting them out of there in time.
@@dhouse-d5l you realize he does a lot more than just being a missionary, right? He doesn't just fly to random villages and preach to them. I would also like to remind you that Christianity has formed the basis for all modern standards of morality, so before you accuse him of "imposing" on these people, you should probably read up. You and ninjalectual both seem rather ignorant.
@@ILikeTuwtles Dont you dare lecture me about an imaginary 'God' and none existant entity that has caused more misery on this planet than anything else. God doesn't exist, never did, never will, medeival BS. Those innocent souls were perfectly happy before you came along and forced them to beleive your BS!
@@dhouse-d5lI always love reading comments from toss pots. He hardly ‘imposes’ himself on others. He flies in supplies as well. And when I last checked no one was tied up and forced to attend any services. Or are you condensingly saying that these people have no ability to decide for themselves? Basically profiling them based on race?
I've been following Ryan for awhile and, as a dormant (have not flown in years) Commercial Pilot, I echo his professionalism and attention to detail. He ALWAYS runs through the checklists and is an extremely efficient and diligent pilot. If I ever fly again I will DEFINITELY mirror his approach to aviation! I think EVERY pilot, GA or Commercial should follow suit.
My Dad was B-17 Bombadier flying his required missions in 1943/1944 out of Port Moresby New Guinea. He rarely spoke of his time there until late in life when he started attending reunions with his crew and others. The Australians were fond of the Yanks, especially one young woman from Ashfield outside of Sydney. That young Australian girl was my mom, who passed in 2022 at the age of 101. The greatest generation is mostly gone now and it feels like the world is in a headlong rush to forget everything they did, and why they did them.
@richardbryanesq Just looked that up. That was the Eastern edge of the Himalayan range, heading into China. My dad was south pacific and was part of the campaign to keep Australia 🇦🇺 from falling to the Japanese People don't realize how bad that situation got, understandable I guess. There was a LOT GOING ON, in many places, segments and theaters. The greatest generation never ceased to fight, applying constant pressure and steady force until the world was safe. Now, 70+ years later and it's happening again!🙏 💪🏾
100% agree, my Dad flew the B-24 (he used to joke that the B-17 was the crate the B-24 came in), a 19 year old flying combat in Europe, it is/was the greatest generation.
This video should be a mandatory watch for every pilot regardless of how may hours they may have. And for the newer pilots out there, this is a great example of proper risk management - risk assessment. This is how every pilot should approach every flight. Hat's off to Ryan. Well done sir!
Thank you Hoover, Ryan is one of the best pilots I have ever seen, and it is partly his local knowledge but most of all his life-preserving decision-making and utterly methodical approach that means that despite having to deal with some of the most challenging conditions in aviation, he never lets the holes in the swiss cheese line up, and so stays safe and manages risk brilliantly. I'm so glad that you rate his flying highly too.
@@michaelbeattie8106 Ryan is happily married with several children and in writing this you reveal more about yourself than Ryan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers because you are sadly a bigot and one who thinks that he is good at identifying people's sexuality from their demeanour, so not even very good at being a bigot.
Thanks Hoover. It is refreshing to witness a pilot who made the right choices from beginning to end and your detailed analysis of how things like this should be done. Good job to Ryan on handling some very challenging conditions!
Thanks Hoover. Ryan is a gutsy pilot who knows his stuff, his aircraft, the local flying area and the weather. He is able to makes good sound judgements and make the best of some dicey situations. All the best to him and yourself.
I'm so glad you highlighted Ryan and his channel. I've watched dozens of his vids and he really does present the best possible procedures for flying in the most primitive conditions. His narration is spot on allowing the viewer to understand all the thought processes that go into making dangerous flying safer. It would be a bonus if he (or you) were to analyze the crashes that happen out there. He mentions them but doesn't elaborate.
It is great to see a confident pilot STILL running down his checklist even though he may have done this flight 500 times.. OVER-confidence is what gets pilots killed.... He briefs himself on the weather conditions... He formulates a plan for different situations BEFORE he ever encounters them, so that if he does.. he already knows what he is going to do... He obviously still maintains a HEALTHY respect for the task that lies before him... There is a BIG difference between a REAL pilot... and some guy flying a plane...
Hoov.. How many tragedies on this channel have occurred because pilots never bothered to brief ahead of time.. or run the checklists... Then when something doesnt go according to plan (because they had no plan)... it's chaos... They get behind the aircraft... and scramble to catch up... it can only take a few seconds of indecision to find yourself in a situation you cannot recover from...
@@speedbag67This makes me think about Dale Snodgrass that forgot to remove the flight control lock because he was in a hurry. He never did arrive for his dinner...
What really amazes me is how he's able to do such an excellent job at flying, navigating, and decision making while at the same time providing excellent real-time commentary for internet viewers. Great job!
How wonderful to see two consumate professionals cooperate in this way. I have followed both of you for a while now and can't get enough. Many fellow pilots have adopted the BuddyCheck systems even as a backup for the traditional checklist. Fanstastic work.
The most difficult is if a BP has a very ill person 'usually infection' & family waited too long to get help & pilot knows hospital or soon death that pressure to get in or out is enormous.
I’ve been watching Ryan for quite some time. He is an excellent pilot, always forward-thinking, and follows a plan. The areas he flys into are all dangerous. He realizes he can never, even with all his experience, skip any steps or make assumptions. Thank you for highlighting him on your channel.
Thanks a lot, Hoover, for this "Pilot Debrief" for Ryan. I'm only a simpilot (X-Plane 11/12) with around 4500h on different aircrafttypes (C172/Robin DR40/Beech Baron 58/and bigger ones), absolutely knowing, that this is NOT real flying. But I want to do it as real as it gets. I'm watching Ryans videos since a long time and learned a lot of his professionality and situational awarness, planning his flights und flying in this amazing aerea of PNG. Momentarily all the sstuff I learned from Ryan helps me to fly in BC Canada and Alaska with a C172 bushplane with analoge gauges (no GPS). A lot of fun and, if one do it serious in simming, a lot of work and always learning. Thanks for your work here and God bless you.
I always enjoy Ryan's videos. If I remember correctly he did manage to pick up the passengers later that day. What impresses me most is that he is always well ahead of the airplane. Thanks for the debrief, hopefully it will send more people to Ryan's channel.
We need more of the good ending kind of "fails" and less of the ones that end badly. I admire Ryan very much. His videos have surely saved many pilots; as well as yours too.
Hoover, its awesome that you have recognized Ryan for his true flying abilities. Ive been watching his channel for over 3 years now and enjoy how he explains his flight planning and progress. He takes complex bush flying and delivers it in a easy to understand format for the viewer. Ryan is also a great videographer. His photo table book is truly remarkable.
Ryan is indeed highly skilled and does have very good judgement. His experience in this particularly challenging environment is absolutely real and valid. PNG has a reputation of being unforgiving, those who have survived this long know how to stay alive and avoid bending their airplane. Ryan is very transparent and humble, which is not to say he isn't exceptionally competent, as are most others who have long been doing what he has in similar environments.
I especially enjoy the videos where you show pilots who do everything right and point out their excellent performance. There's a lot to be learned from deconstructing pilot errors, but this type of video is inspiring rather than terrifying. Thanks @pilot-debrief!
That was not a fail. He was fully aware of the situation, planned for eventualities and carried out a safe flight and landing. A success in anybody's book.
Yeah, I agree. Well done video by Hoover, and thanks to him also for bringing our attention to this pilot's channel (Ryan's), but the title for the video that Hoover chose is unfair to Ryan (though the content of the video is just and accurate). I realize he has to get clicks and titles like these (Pilot Fails!) may accomplish that, but I don't think disparaging Ryan's flight skills, by saying he "Failed", is worth those clicks. As Hoover and many commenters to this video attest, the man succeeded quite well.
@@mrtbrocks5664 that's what we like to call "Click Bait". He knew we might not click on the video if he didn't sensationalize the event. Kind of lame though, not going to lie.
I've been following Ryan and his journey for a while now and as a student pilot I personally love his channel for this reason specifically. He's not afraid to show his mistakes and admit that he messed up, it helped me understand early on that no matter how much training and experience you have, something can always go wrong.
So happy you made this debrief of Ryan. I've been watching his videos for a long time but it's another level of understanding when you debrief and analyze everything he does correctly.
I'm glad to see you review one of Ryan's videos, I have been following him for several yrs. I never miss you guys videos and really like how you both have a high level of detail in your flight routines. Ryan has the best in cockpit flt routines I have found on youtube. Thanks for your great review of Ryan and all that both of you do for this community.
That’s a sign of a great pilot, not pushing a bad situation just to meet a schedule. It’s like being ok with going around if everything is not on target.
I’ve used my GPS and created a glide slope at night for a dirt strip, with the altitude, speed, and the runway extension lines. Worked out perfectly. This was a great video.
Thank you! I appreciate the support. I’d love to have more “boring” titles, but then YT wouldn’t show the videos as much and these important lessons would never get seen/heard.
I will admit to making negative comments on your channel and for that I apologize. I am 61 yrs old and clocked countless miles on bikes and lots in the air. I grew tired of all the arrogant ignorance and stayed away for a long time. Before I ramble let me commend you sir, because as a thorough professional with admitted luck surviving many situations that could have ended badly. You cover all the pertinent details in ORDER of importance with relevant audio and effects without appearing silly and losing people's attention. You learned your lessons well and as a son of a WW2 Aviator, I Salute You Sir. This is by far the BEST flight review channel on UA-cam IMHO.
This was a treat. I've watched some of Ryan's videos and I'm so in awe of how he manages to eak out a living flying in those conditions. But he does. I can hardly imagine the skill required, but you've done a great job of showing how he stayed safe and well
Sir, thank you for mentioning 'chair flying', I fly ultralight aircraft and have only heard that term a few times. Your videos are very helpful and informative. Plus you are very sensitive and thoughtful when reviewing an accident resulting in injuries or fatalities. I recently had a close call where bad weather was closing in on my destination airfield. I landed safely, taxied immediately to my open front T hangar, and was just attaching the first tie-down when the storm front gust arrived. That was too close, many bad things could have happened had I arrived even three minutes later. Maybe one of the most important things you do is show how to analyze what happened or almost happened. Your thinking is clear, analytical, and constructive. Thank you for these videos.
What a fantastic change in a report from you. I wasn't paying attention at first so I don't know if it was explained - but I was upset that this pilot was going to die. These stories are so interesting and educational - and I don't even fly.
Ryan always seemed like a premium pilot, great example and just a plain decent guy. You confirm my beliefs. I’ll never be a pilot, but the life lessons of flying have become the principles guiding my life: plan ahead, plan again, always look for safe landing spots, avoid short cuts and rushing through checklists, keep flying the plane no matter what and land safely. A good flight is one I walk home from. You two have guided me through a lot of on the ground situations. Thanks!
This is great that you emphasized the positive. So many times on this channel, you HAVE to go over how pilots foul up, so that other pilots can learn from those mistakes. There is so much to learn from Ryan, and I'm glad you're hilighting it.
We all hate delays - not to oversimplify, but it's better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.
I Never thought I’d see one of your videos be about *@MissionaryBushPilot!!!* He’s a Responsible, Level-Headed, Professional But Watching his videos you really get a sense of how Quickly the weather conditions can change and the difficulty of the Terrain he’s flying in and out of Every Single Day!!
Been watching Ryan for a while. You're right. i've seen other youtube pilots, but what struck me was how his situations (weather, runways, the unexpected) felt they were more common with general pilots (weekend warriors) like me. I like how Ryan explains the situation and talks about the different plans. Has help me think my cockpit management
I have seen some 40 or so full videos from Ryan- he is a VERY professional pilot in all respects. Sometimes I think he is a bit too cautious,... he is MORE cautious than I... but that is in no way a fault or flaw. He simply does his job to the best of his ability- and it shows in each and every one of his videos.
Thanks Hoover. You, Kay, Ryan, and Mentour Pilot have been some of my favorites over the past. It’s also nice how you compliment the other pilots on UA-cam that are doing it the right way. Keep up the excellent content!
I follow Ryan, he really knows his airplane and is very safety conscious in all aspects. He points out what happens if you don't plan ahead. Great Debrief and both great channels.
I have loved aviation since I was a kid. I’m 41 now. I am an aspiring pilot, but money has me on hold at the moment (wife and 4 kids) I watch about every UA-cam channel there is about aviation, but Hoover’s channel has me coming back the most. Not only do I learn a lot about Aviation, but I learn a whole lot about what NOT to do and how to learn from other’s mistakes. Thanks for all you do to teach people Hoover! Keep up the great work!
As a pilot who is just getting back into it after 40 years, I especially like your videos of pilots who do the right thing, so I can emulate their approaches. thx
I think de-briefs that showcase good decision making are just as important as the ones where every decision was poor. It showcases what a good pilot is thinking about in each stage of the flight.
Both of you guys rock! I’m not a pilot but flew observer missions on many state police flights and watched our pilots take off and landing procedures in order to learn how to get us down safely should the pilot be incapacitated ( we were armed law enforcement officers doing drug irradication and fugitive apprehension missions) for any reason. These safe practices you guys preach are good not only for pilots but for left/right seat passengers as well. Staying alive is after all our personal responsibility!
Thank you for featuring Ryan's approach to flying in PNG. I've followed him for some time & it's refreshing to see his constant attention to detail & safety. Well done both of you for your presentations.
I was sure this was going to be another crash video. I am glad it wasn't . Watch the whole video. Nice to see a pilot making the right decisions. Thank you for showing us this.
I’ve been watching Missionary pilot for about a year and a half. He is a very well trained and experienced pilot. He really is good at giving us videos to watch and learn from too. 😊
Missionary Pilot is very cautious. He lives in Kingman, Arizona when in the states. He had a Cub he was flying around the desert. I have always enjoyed his videos.
That's a fine debrief Hoover. Nice to have the chance to analyze a flight with so many opportunities for things to go wrong but due to foresight, planning, skill and experience those challenging conditions were met safely. Ryan is a fine pilot and over the years has come to understand the landscape and the weather in PNG - I'm sure he'd be the first to admit he wouldn't have attempted that flight a few years back. Watching your video today really brings home what a lonely job it is to be a bush pilot. I've been following his "Missionary Bush Pilot" channel for about four years now and it's been a fascinating journey of discovery. "Pilotage" is the term he uses to describe his interaction with the terrain and the weather whilst keeping himself safe. Papua New Guinea is a fascinating place and the flying is very challenging much of the time. I only fly in simmulation and when I first found Ryan's channel much of what he does in PNG was well beyond me. Ryan is a very good mentour and slowly I've learnt to deal with the challenges of remote and/or mountainous flying and associated landing strips and now the weather. It takes a lot of patience. Thanks again Hoover for highlighting the things all pilots should do at any stage of a flight to keep safe - especially GA pilots who fly infrequently. Despite the fact I've watched Ryan do pre-flight take off checks many, many times I'd not realised the importance what you call "chair flying" checks where he moves his hand to the appropriate controls on the check list. Not realised that it gives muscle training but can see it makes sense. Anything that can be done to keep flying safe should be done. A great insight - thanks Hoover.
Been watching @MissionaryBushPilot for some time now and the first thing you notice is how methodical he is even though he's been doing this for 7 years. Would be an absolute honor to fly with him. Keep up the great work guys, every time you put one of your videos out you could be saving a life from your advice, debrief and process you follow.
Something worth mentioning - 3400 hours doing 30 min flights to the middle of nowhereville is not quite the same as 3400 hours in a 777 flying from JFK to London every other day 3400 hours of bush flying is kinda nuts
Great Great video!! I'm an old guy and have never piloted an aircraft. I went through a period when I was younger and had to fly for business I felt terrified to fly, then the company hired (I think they were like 12 passenger (one passenger less than required a flight attendant) twin turbo props)) and for some reason I LOVED the flights into and out of New Orleans. Anyway, I don't believe I'll ever own a GA, but I love your explanations of how to do it right. It gives me a thrill. THANKS!!
Ryan is a truly excellent pilot flying in some extremely challenging terrain - and weather, as this video shows. Some of the airstrips he lands at, regularly, would tax anyone, yet he takes them in stride thanks to his skill, his experience and his methodical approach. He doesn't take unnecessary risks; in PNG, unnecessary risks would be very likely to end up getting him killed. What you can't see from this video is something he's mentioned in other videos of his: two villages as close as Narambi where he was trying to go and Simbari where he ended up might be only a few minutes apart by air, but is can take days to hike from one to another on the ground, up and down the mountains in the jungle. What Ryan and his fellow missionary pilots do is truly life-saving.
Thank you so much for including Ryan in this debrief, he is an excellent pilot as you would know. I have been following you both for a few years, thanks
I think it is commendable that there are these UA-cam channels where the pilot is setting a good example by demonstrating proper procedures and safety precautions like Ryan does in his videos. Considering the weather challenges he faces, I'd say he's got quite the set of balls to fly in those conditions, which I imagine are not uncommon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and this sort of information. Saves lives.
I'm impressed with his consistency. Even with perfect weather he will go through the routine to the full. I'd fly in his aircraft as a passenger any time not thinking twice about it. A true professional and safe pilot.
I agree with you although I think it's more down to skill and knowledge than "balls" with Ryan. Over the years Ryan has developed "Pilotage" which is a combination of understanding the weather and the terrain - it takes courage but it it is methodical and safe.
ryan is an impressive pilot ... and instructor. highly skilled, very safety-conscious. for example, he will NOT LAND when there is a bit of rain on the windshield. safety rules say "don't do it", and he doesn't "fudge" the rules. also note that, where he is flying, most of his flights are CRITICAL.
Ryan is the best pilot I've ever seen. I would fly with him anywhere, anytime. Check him out on his UA-cam channel if you want to see how a really good, really safe pilot goes to work each day.
Great video. Typical weather we get in the tropics. I'm flying Singapore to Australia next week in a Sr22 across Java Indonesia close to this region .. always respect the weather and have multiple back up plans
I have flown many times with several bush pilots in Alaska. always a thrill and I always feel safe with these pilots. Based on this video I would fly with Ryan any time. Careful, calculating, and no ego involved. Great video Hoover.
Whew! This entire video I was anxious/ afraid that Ryan had crashed. He’s such a pro pilot that losing him would be devastating. His chanel could be called “This is how I do it and stay alive” Anyhow, kudos Hoover and Ryan. Hoover you should go to Papua New Guinea and make a series in the right seat w/ Ryan. A tag team series would be very popular
I watch Ryan’s videos each week. What a tremendously skilled pilot. He always has a plan backup. He is so prepared. There’s no room for error in PNG. I think other pilots can learn a lot from his videos.
I’m not a pilot but this is one of my favorite youtube channels to watch. You are doing a valuable service and every video is very interesting as well.
In the "is it worth it" quote, the "it'" is "risking your life." That is the essential question that should be asked before every flight-but especially one in which questionable weather is involved.
We used mechanical check lists at American Airlines; lifesavers. Many pilots at other airlines resisted them as "infringing on their authority "(?). What a great little item to be able to install. Don't fly anymore but if I did it's nice to know it is available.
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I changed the title on this video because of your feedback. Thanks for sharing your opinions on this. I spoke to Ryan before making this video and Ryan titled his own video “critical flight fail”. I was trying to make a point that it’s okay to “fail” a mission if it means staying safe and living to fly another day. My original video title implied something else and I’ve changed it.
You really had me worried. I recognised Ryan from the first second of this video because I've followed his channel for years. I could hardly believe he'd been involved in an accident and I hadn't even heard about it. He's a great guy so obviously this caused me quite some anxiety. Glad it all worked out ok in the end.
What was this crap?
You left seat up
Dear Hoover,
I am neither a pilot nor particularly interested in flying either. But your channel is one of the ones I follow the most, maybe even the most. The reason is that I appreciate the way you go through your stories in a structured, clear and professional manner with high integrity. That together with a pleasant personality, good articulatory skills and a good narration makes me find your videos more interesting than many other channels and other areas where people often lack in their preparation and abilities. Not that a person always have to be super professional, but as a person with a long career in another field at a high level, I seem to recognize people with your rare qualities which I appreciate. That's simply why I like your videos. a good man doing great videos. The only negative is that I comfortably fall asleep when I listen to them sometimes, (good narration), but it is also positive because I can listen to the same program again the next day. Kind Regards, Jonas, a 47-year-old Swedish man.
@@JK-gw1yffor what it’s worth I fall asleep during videos that are narrated too and I also fall asleep when my wife’s talking to me😮
Hoover, thanks for doing a collaboration video with me and sharing the beauty of flying in Papua New Guinea with the world. I have really enjoyed your debriefs ocer the past year. Keep the videos coming. And for those wondering, no Hoover wasn't being critical of my flight. We worked together on this video.
Wonderful to see MAF's work "prompted" on this channel. While not a pilot myself (sadly), see you fly brought back many memories of being a passenger on a couple of MAF flights out of Shell Mera in Ecuador back in the very early 80s. True, seat of the pants flying back then!
Good job guys! Many thanks for the very informative videos.
@@1slandB0y77 Ryan flies for New Tribes/Ethnos360 aviation, not MAF. MAF does however fly out of Goroka also, and visits all of the same strips.
Beautiful decisions
I love both of your channels. I Watch Ryan and Hoover all the time...thanks to both of you!
I am a retired pilot that flew out of Goroka to Simbari and other places. It was tough flying VFR in similar conditions to the video. My stomach turns when I watched this video and remember the locations, it brings back some bad memories when I nearly crashed.
I am envious of the GPS, phone and moving maps. (No electronics except the radio and maps were paper in my flying there.)
I’m with you . I flew in the ‘80s for the Zimbabwean government as a bush pilot without the benefit of GPS, moving maps etc. My navigation was limited to direct reckoning.
@@mtkoslowskisure you’re both excellent pilots with incredible experiences to share ✊
I have a genuine question could he have waited? Did he have to do it.
Wow could only imagine your stories
@@Captain-Palsy He didn't have to do the the flight but being the experienced pilot that he is Ryan was confident to make the attempt and had contingency plans. He didn't expect Simbari to be open but on seeing it was he opted to land there wait, so saving fuel. If I remember correctly after a while he received a message to say the cloud had lifted at Norambi and he was able to fly the short distance to Norambi, collect his passengers and fly safely back to Goroka. The whole flight was a fine demonstration of professional, experianced pilotage.
I am relieved that this was actually a huge win rather than a failure. Good decisions were made. Greatly disciplined in his preflight as well. Good job sir.
He had God as his Copilot!
I had the same feelings!
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cgif God is your co-pilot you are in the wrong seat
@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg God is not IFR trained, mate
@@brianpeters5555 😆 very good. 😂 and true😇
I’m an airline pilot. I used to fly the bush in Alaska. Flying an airliner is a walk in the park compared to flying small planes to remote strips. Deep respect for these guys!
Here here, I think we all give you a high five on that Captain!
Don’t get comfortable boss
@@gregshaffer9925😂
Easier maybe, but you do have the weight of having responsibility of hundreds of souls in your plane.
This isn't a time builder. This guy lives for this kind of flying. I get it. I've done some recreational bush flying in the mountains and it is one of the biggest challenges you'll find in aviation. At least for most of us. I'll never get to be an Eagle driver. That's what I wanted to fly when I was growing up. But there are so many who want to fly and never get the opportunity. I never thought I would own my own plane but I wasn't expecting them to do something like the LSA category. I became an A&P in part so I'd be able to reduce the cost of aircraft ownership.
I briefly flew a 747 one time when the fuel team neglected to fuel the aircraft prior to conducting a high speed taxi run on a bird fresh out of D check. It got off the ground FAST.
I fought to keep the aircraft in ground effect and adjust trim while my partner reconfigured the plane for landing (they had an awful checklist for high speed taxi runs and auto-retract was active). We were lucky to have a 3.5 mi runway because if we had attempted a go-around, we would have ended up landing in a cotton field. Engines started to sputter as we taxied up to the ramp.
You're right about an airliner being easy to fly. I've had bigger challenges flying my ELSA in the mountains. Then there was that one time I inadvertently flew into IMC. Plus a couple of near misses. Stalled while turning final one time.
Yep, the “When in doubt, DON’T” lesson is a lifesaver no matter what you’re doing!
"When in doubt, there IS no doubt!"
@@steam-powereddolphin5449 That is a little like the choice to use the reserve' when sky diving - 'If in doubt, chop it out'
I saw you were covering Ryan and was immediately in panic mode. I’ve been watching Ryan for years and I know his level of safety and airmanship is exceptionally high.
Even during his Kitfox “time off” last year buzzing around Northern Arizona, he always used his buddy box “checklist” and he made safety a priority.
I always enjoy following his flights in PNG and then jumping on my flight simulator (747) and shooting those same approaches and landings. To date I’ve overshot every one of those 1,200 foot runways, taken out countless villages and wiped out millions of trees.
Keep up the great work Ryan and Hoover.
Thank you Hoover for showing us a pilot that made the right decisions and landed safely nice to see how professional he is, I have used something very similar to this buddybox and it is a huge help. thanks again for another great debrief.
Always expected this dude to eat it, too cocky and reliant on God. Not sure which is worse but I want out of that aircraft before I get in.
@@MrbfgrayHuh?
@@Mrbfgray wishing a fellow pilot to “eat it”, is a sign of a disturbed psyche. Seek help.
@@Mrbfgray We heard you the first time (your other comment). He's not cocky at all.
@@garyowen9044 Wasn't wishing Child, predicting. Get a job, Good GRIEF.
I am a retired pilot and also follow Ryan's channel. He does an amazing job of planning and logical thinking. Never taking chances. You both do a great job here on UA-cam. Thanks so much.
I've watched many of Ryan's videos. Clearly a highly proficient pilot who approaches his job with the ultimate in professionalism. He sets a great example.
I've been following Ryan for a while now... He comes across as a very competent and skilled pilot. Great job
Same here but haven't watched in awhile. When I noticed Hoover had a video with Ryan in the spotlight, I thought "oh no". Pleasantly surprised.
@KingRat-rv4kl so you have something in common?
@KingRat-rv4kl If you're not a pilot, become one. Then come fly the "friendly skies" of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
@KingRat-rv4kl 😴 💤
Really great to watch a video where the pilot knows and demonstrates exactly how you plan and execute a successful flight, even though he had to land at an alternate runway and wait for better weather to pick up his passengers. Listening to Hoover comments as well as compliments for Ryan's performance on this flight was a real treat!
Hoover, thanks for this debrief. I watch most of Ryan's videos, and am impressed with his professionalism. Flying alone, without a co-pilot, he still does everything as if there was someone sitting in the right seat, call it self-CRM. His explanations of what he's doing, and the decisions he makes, are perfect.
It has a name. SRM. Single pilot resource management. FAA publications cover it in depth. But I agree, his SRM is excellent.
I’ve been following missionary bush pilot for years. This man devotes his life to helping others in extremely difficult circumstances and unusual dangerous terrain. He deserves our respect and admiration. 😍
I’ve been following him for a bit over a year. I’m an instrument rated, commercial pilot, and love the technical aspect of his flying and decision-making in a very challenging environment. Both he and Hoover provide the type and depth of logical reasoning I try and use while flying - staying well ahead of the airplane, continuous analysis of conditions and options, and briefing and debriefing each flight - good and bad. I like to think they, along with NTSB crash analysis review, help make me a better pilot.
I also love the mission he serves
Same here. Ryan's professionalism is outstanding. Detailed, with good habits. I like how he does the simple things religiously...so is always prepared for contingencies.
@@joeycarter8846 Yes. He has his routines well embedded into his muscle memory and he keeps on adding to it. He does his checklist routines without exception.
A few weeks ago, one of Hoover's detailed and insightful videos came up in my feed, and I'm glad it did. I agree with @arctain1 and @joeycarter8846 and many other commenters that both of these UA-camrs are excellent. Though, not a pilot, I've used checklists for many projects and trips, etc. all my life. Some people gave me a hard time, but I always stuck to it because, like Hoover said that just one thing can distract you for a moment and your brain tricks you into thinking that you've already done it. And I would add, or that distraction makes you totally forget to do it. So in addition to being intensely interesting, their videos have encouraged me to lean into planning, checking for deficiencies and having a contingency plan--which makes me feel more relaxed and confident in life.
I got my doubts about anybody that says missionary in his title. We seem to keep having these church people abused children and go overseas missionaries lo and behold they hired this guy to be the pilot and flying around to abuse children, doesn't earn a lot of my respect. We just went through a decade of church after church admitting that whenever they had a pedophile they sent him overseas to abuse children in other places. Missionary shows up with a pocket full of grooming money from the church grooms the whole village has had a bunch of kids, and gets clear out of there. By the time they figure out what he was and what he did to everybody because the money runs out there and blinded anymore they are not able to prosecute it. We got a good pilot here getting them out of there in time.
Proper, and I mean PROPER airmanship. Faultless.
He practices by showing the world what he's doing, good or bad. Like any pilot debrief. Except public.
I'd fly with this guy. If I ever get to PNG, I'm gonna be looking him up.
Some people just have the right personality and discipline to be a good pilot. Some don't. Missionary Bush Pilot does.
Too bad that his mission is so arrogant and harmful though
@@ninjalectualx Agree. very good piloting but what right has he to impose himself on these lovely people.
@@dhouse-d5l you realize he does a lot more than just being a missionary, right? He doesn't just fly to random villages and preach to them. I would also like to remind you that Christianity has formed the basis for all modern standards of morality, so before you accuse him of "imposing" on these people, you should probably read up. You and ninjalectual both seem rather ignorant.
@@ILikeTuwtles Dont you dare lecture me about an imaginary 'God' and none existant entity that has caused more misery on this planet than anything else. God doesn't exist, never did, never will, medeival BS. Those innocent souls were perfectly happy before you came along and forced them to beleive your BS!
@@dhouse-d5lI always love reading comments from toss pots. He hardly ‘imposes’ himself on others. He flies in supplies as well. And when I last checked no one was tied up and forced to attend any services. Or are you condensingly saying that these people have no ability to decide for themselves? Basically profiling them based on race?
I've been following Ryan for awhile and, as a dormant (have not flown in years) Commercial Pilot, I echo his professionalism and attention to detail. He ALWAYS runs through the checklists and is an extremely efficient and diligent pilot. If I ever fly again I will DEFINITELY mirror his approach to aviation! I think EVERY pilot, GA or Commercial should follow suit.
My Dad was B-17 Bombadier flying his required missions in 1943/1944 out of Port Moresby New Guinea. He rarely spoke of his time there until late in life when he started attending reunions with his crew and others. The Australians were fond of the Yanks, especially one young woman from Ashfield outside of Sydney. That young Australian girl was my mom, who passed in 2022 at the age of 101. The greatest generation is mostly gone now and it feels like the world is in a headlong rush to forget everything they did, and why they did them.
Was your dad in the group of pilots who “flew over the hump,” or was that a different theatre of operations?
@richardbryanesq Just looked that up. That was the Eastern edge of the Himalayan range, heading into China. My dad was south pacific and was part of the campaign to keep Australia 🇦🇺 from falling to the Japanese
People don't realize how bad that situation got, understandable I guess. There was a LOT GOING ON, in many places, segments and theaters. The greatest generation never ceased to fight, applying constant pressure and steady force until the world was safe. Now, 70+ years later and it's happening again!🙏 💪🏾
100% agree, my Dad flew the B-24 (he used to joke that the B-17 was the crate the B-24 came in), a 19 year old flying combat in Europe, it is/was the greatest generation.
🫡 Greatest respect for your folks! What they lived through..!
This video should be a mandatory watch for every pilot regardless of how may hours they may have. And for the newer pilots out there, this is a great example of proper risk management - risk assessment. This is how every pilot should approach every flight. Hat's off to Ryan. Well done sir!
yep
Couldn't agree more!
Yes!
Thank you Hoover, Ryan is one of the best pilots I have ever seen, and it is partly his local knowledge but most of all his life-preserving decision-making and utterly methodical approach that means that despite having to deal with some of the most challenging conditions in aviation, he never lets the holes in the swiss cheese line up, and so stays safe and manages risk brilliantly. I'm so glad that you rate his flying highly too.
😮 Best gay pilot ever.
@@michaelbeattie8106 Ryan is happily married with several children and in writing this you reveal more about yourself than Ryan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers because you are sadly a bigot and one who thinks that he is good at identifying people's sexuality from their demeanour, so not even very good at being a bigot.
@@michaelbeattie8106who? Ryan has a wife and children. He certainly doesn’t strike me as gay.
@@michaelbeattie8106what does that have to do with anything?
@@scottlewisparsons9551 And whether he is or not, how does that have any relevance?
Thanks Hoover. It is refreshing to witness a pilot who made the right choices from beginning to end and your detailed analysis of how things like this should be done. Good job to Ryan on handling some very challenging conditions!
Thanks Hoover. Ryan is a gutsy pilot who knows his stuff, his aircraft, the local flying area and the weather. He is able to makes good sound judgements and make the best of some dicey situations. All the best to him and yourself.
I'm so glad you highlighted Ryan and his channel. I've watched dozens of his vids and he really does present the best possible procedures for flying in the most primitive conditions. His narration is spot on allowing the viewer to understand all the thought processes that go into making dangerous flying safer. It would be a bonus if he (or you) were to analyze the crashes that happen out there. He mentions them but doesn't elaborate.
It is great to see a confident pilot STILL running down his checklist even though he may have done this flight 500 times.. OVER-confidence is what gets pilots killed.... He briefs himself on the weather conditions... He formulates a plan for different situations BEFORE he ever encounters them, so that if he does.. he already knows what he is going to do... He obviously still maintains a HEALTHY respect for the task that lies before him... There is a BIG difference between a REAL pilot... and some guy flying a plane...
Hoov.. How many tragedies on this channel have occurred because pilots never bothered to brief ahead of time.. or run the checklists... Then when something doesnt go according to plan (because they had no plan)... it's chaos... They get behind the aircraft... and scramble to catch up... it can only take a few seconds of indecision to find yourself in a situation you cannot recover from...
That's how plane crashes happen.....
@@speedbag67This makes me think about Dale Snodgrass that forgot to remove the flight control lock because he was in a hurry. He never did arrive for his dinner...
What really amazes me is how he's able to do such an excellent job at flying, navigating, and decision making while at the same time providing excellent real-time commentary for internet viewers. Great job!
Ryan is a true professional. His decision making and explanation of his flights are on point. His videography is stunning.
How wonderful to see two consumate professionals cooperate in this way. I have followed both of you for a while now and can't get enough. Many fellow pilots have adopted the BuddyCheck systems even as a backup for the traditional checklist. Fanstastic work.
The most difficult is if a BP has a very ill person 'usually infection' & family waited too long to get help & pilot knows hospital or soon death that pressure to get in or out is enormous.
I’ve been watching Ryan for quite some time. He is an excellent pilot, always forward-thinking, and follows a plan. The areas he flys into are all dangerous. He realizes he can never, even with all his experience, skip any steps or make assumptions. Thank you for highlighting him on your channel.
Thanks a lot, Hoover, for this "Pilot Debrief" for Ryan. I'm only a simpilot (X-Plane 11/12) with around 4500h on different aircrafttypes (C172/Robin DR40/Beech Baron 58/and bigger ones), absolutely knowing, that this is NOT real flying. But I want to do it as real as it gets. I'm watching Ryans videos since a long time and learned a lot of his professionality and situational awarness, planning his flights und flying in this amazing aerea of PNG. Momentarily all the sstuff I learned from Ryan helps me to fly in BC Canada and Alaska with a C172 bushplane with analoge gauges (no GPS). A lot of fun and, if one do it serious in simming, a lot of work and always learning.
Thanks for your work here and God bless you.
I always enjoy Ryan's videos. If I remember correctly he did manage to pick up the passengers later that day. What impresses me most is that he is always well ahead of the airplane. Thanks for the debrief, hopefully it will send more people to Ryan's channel.
We need more of the good ending kind of "fails" and less of the ones that end badly. I admire Ryan very much. His videos have surely saved many pilots; as well as yours too.
Hoover, its awesome that you have recognized Ryan for his true flying abilities. Ive been watching his channel for over 3 years now and enjoy how he explains his flight planning and progress. He takes complex bush flying and delivers it in a easy to understand format for the viewer. Ryan is also a great videographer. His photo table book is truly remarkable.
This pilot is clearly a superior aviator in all ways.
He always has been if you watch his channel. He is not an amateur flying into many airfields that are rudimentary in PNG.
Honestly, for him to have been flying in the bush for as long as he has, he probably wouldn't be around anymore if not for being a superior aviator.
Ryan is indeed highly skilled and does have very good judgement. His experience in this particularly challenging environment is absolutely real and valid. PNG has a reputation of being unforgiving, those who have survived this long know how to stay alive and avoid bending their airplane. Ryan is very transparent and humble, which is not to say he isn't exceptionally competent, as are most others who have long been doing what he has in similar environments.
Mission agencies are non profits and do strongly tend to put safety first. Their pilot training is top notch and oriented to this sort of environment.
I especially enjoy the videos where you show pilots who do everything right and point out their excellent performance. There's a lot to be learned from deconstructing pilot errors, but this type of video is inspiring rather than terrifying. Thanks @pilot-debrief!
I’ve watched hundreds of aviation videos and yours are by far the best. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these.
That was not a fail. He was fully aware of the situation, planned for eventualities and carried out a safe flight and landing. A success in anybody's book.
Yeah, I agree. Well done video by Hoover, and thanks to him also for bringing our attention to this pilot's channel (Ryan's), but the title for the video that Hoover chose is unfair to Ryan (though the content of the video is just and accurate). I realize he has to get clicks and titles like these (Pilot Fails!) may accomplish that, but I don't think disparaging Ryan's flight skills, by saying he "Failed", is worth those clicks. As Hoover and many commenters to this video attest, the man succeeded quite well.
The pilot in the video referred to it as a “fail”. I think Hoover did a great job explaining why it wasn’t.
Clickbait title unfortunately.
@@mrtbrocks5664 that's what we like to call "Click Bait". He knew we might not click on the video if he didn't sensationalize the event. Kind of lame though, not going to lie.
Simply Clickbait. Unsubscribed.
Ryan is probably one of the most professional and safe pilots out there. Always a pleasure to watch him work.
I've been following Ryan and his journey for a while now and as a student pilot I personally love his channel for this reason specifically. He's not afraid to show his mistakes and admit that he messed up, it helped me understand early on that no matter how much training and experience you have, something can always go wrong.
Yes, when flying you have to be honest to stay safe and Ryan certainly does that.
So happy you made this debrief of Ryan. I've been watching his videos for a long time but it's another level of understanding when you debrief and analyze everything he does correctly.
I'm glad to see you review one of Ryan's videos, I have been following him for several yrs. I never miss you guys videos and really like how you both have a high level of detail in your flight routines. Ryan has the best in cockpit flt routines I have found on youtube. Thanks for your great review of Ryan and all that both of you do for this community.
Thank you for more positive videos cuz I don't like people crashing all the time
That’s a sign of a great pilot, not pushing a bad situation just to meet a schedule. It’s like being ok with going around if everything is not on target.
I’ve used my GPS and created a glide slope at night for a dirt strip, with the altitude, speed, and the runway extension lines. Worked out perfectly.
This was a great video.
Respect for listening and changing the title. I'll always watch your videos, even if you'd name them "Video#27"
Thank you! I appreciate the support. I’d love to have more “boring” titles, but then YT wouldn’t show the videos as much and these important lessons would never get seen/heard.
Perfect example of professionalism on display as a single pilot. Clearly a lot of thought goes into each mission to manage/minimize risks.
I will admit to making negative comments on your channel and for that I apologize. I am 61 yrs old and clocked countless miles on bikes and lots in the air. I grew tired of all the arrogant ignorance and stayed away for a long time. Before I ramble let me commend you sir, because as a thorough professional with admitted luck surviving many situations that could have ended badly. You cover all the pertinent details in ORDER of importance with relevant audio and effects without appearing silly and losing people's attention. You learned your lessons well and as a son of a WW2 Aviator, I Salute You Sir. This is by far the BEST flight review channel on UA-cam IMHO.
This was a treat. I've watched some of Ryan's videos and I'm so in awe of how he manages to eak out a living flying in those conditions. But he does. I can hardly imagine the skill required, but you've done a great job of showing how he stayed safe and well
I'm so glad you did this. I've been following him the last few months and he seemed top-notch to me. I was hoping my non-pilot mind wasn't mistaken.
Sir, thank you for mentioning 'chair flying', I fly ultralight aircraft and have only heard that term a few times. Your videos are very helpful and informative. Plus you are very sensitive and thoughtful when reviewing an accident resulting in injuries or fatalities.
I recently had a close call where bad weather was closing in on my destination airfield. I landed safely, taxied immediately to my open front T hangar, and was just attaching the first tie-down when the storm front gust arrived.
That was too close, many bad things could have happened had I arrived even three minutes later.
Maybe one of the most important things you do is show how to analyze what happened or almost happened. Your thinking is clear, analytical, and constructive. Thank you for these videos.
Not a Pilot,but this videos help me so much with my Flight Simulator. Thank you Hoover. Really admired you
Wow! I really enjoyed this! It's great to watch a pilot negotiate a difficult situation well while you thoroughly explain it all.
What a fantastic change in a report from you. I wasn't paying attention at first so I don't know if it was explained - but I was upset that this pilot was going to die. These stories are so interesting and educational - and I don't even fly.
Ryan always seemed like a premium pilot, great example and just a plain decent guy. You confirm my beliefs. I’ll never be a pilot, but the life lessons of flying have become the principles guiding my life: plan ahead, plan again, always look for safe landing spots, avoid short cuts and rushing through checklists, keep flying the plane no matter what and land safely. A good flight is one I walk home from. You two have guided me through a lot of on the ground situations. Thanks!
Seems like a nice guy in an awesome plane. I'm glad this 'failure' wasn't a catastrophic one.
This is great that you emphasized the positive. So many times on this channel, you HAVE to go over how pilots foul up, so that other pilots can learn from those mistakes. There is so much to learn from Ryan, and I'm glad you're hilighting it.
We all hate delays - not to oversimplify, but it's better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.
I Never thought I’d see one of your videos be about
*@MissionaryBushPilot!!!*
He’s a Responsible, Level-Headed, Professional But Watching his videos you really get a sense of how Quickly the weather conditions can change and the difficulty of the Terrain he’s flying in and out of Every Single Day!!
Been watching Ryan for a while. You're right. i've seen other youtube pilots, but what struck me was how his situations (weather, runways, the unexpected) felt they were more common with general pilots (weekend warriors) like me. I like how Ryan explains the situation and talks about the different plans. Has help me think my cockpit management
I have seen some 40 or so full videos from Ryan- he is a VERY professional pilot in all respects. Sometimes I think he is a bit too cautious,... he is MORE cautious than I... but that is in no way a fault or flaw. He simply does his job to the best of his ability- and it shows in each and every one of his videos.
Ryan is my role model among pilots, I watch almost every one of his videos and still learn from him (I have over 600 hours of flying time).
I have followed Ryan for quite awhile now. Learned a lot from his videos. Thanks Hoover for showcasing His superb skills❤
Thanks Hoover. You, Kay, Ryan, and Mentour Pilot have been some of my favorites over the past. It’s also nice how you compliment the other pilots on UA-cam that are doing it the right way. Keep up the excellent content!
I follow Ryan, he really knows his airplane and is very safety conscious in all aspects. He points out what happens if you don't plan ahead. Great Debrief and both great channels.
I have loved aviation since I was a kid. I’m 41 now. I am an aspiring pilot, but money has me on hold at the moment (wife and 4 kids)
I watch about every UA-cam channel there is about aviation, but Hoover’s channel has me coming back the most. Not only do I learn a lot about Aviation, but I learn a whole lot about what NOT to do and how to learn from other’s mistakes.
Thanks for all you do to teach people Hoover! Keep up the great work!
I really appreciate that you are profiling a single engine bush plane for a change.
As a pilot who is just getting back into it after 40 years, I especially like your videos of pilots who do the right thing, so I can emulate their approaches. thx
I think de-briefs that showcase good decision making are just as important as the ones where every decision was poor. It showcases what a good pilot is thinking about in each stage of the flight.
Both of you guys rock! I’m not a pilot but flew observer missions on many state police flights and watched our pilots take off and landing procedures in order to learn how to get us down safely should the pilot be incapacitated ( we were armed law enforcement officers doing drug irradication and fugitive apprehension missions) for any reason. These safe practices you guys preach are good not only for pilots but for left/right seat passengers as well. Staying alive is after all our personal responsibility!
That checkbox is a genius level item, so simple but so right.
Thank you for featuring Ryan's approach to flying in PNG. I've followed him for some time & it's refreshing to see his constant attention to detail & safety. Well done both of you for your presentations.
I was sure this was going to be another crash video. I am glad it wasn't . Watch the whole video. Nice to see a pilot making the right decisions. Thank you for showing us this.
I’ve been watching Missionary pilot for about a year and a half. He is a very well trained and experienced pilot. He really is good at giving us videos to watch and learn from too. 😊
Missionary Pilot is very cautious. He lives in Kingman, Arizona when in the states. He had a Cub he was flying around the desert. I have always enjoyed his videos.
That's a fine debrief Hoover. Nice to have the chance to analyze a flight with so many opportunities for things to go wrong but due to foresight, planning, skill and experience those challenging conditions were met safely. Ryan is a fine pilot and over the years has come to understand the landscape and the weather in PNG - I'm sure he'd be the first to admit he wouldn't have attempted that flight a few years back. Watching your video today really brings home what a lonely job it is to be a bush pilot. I've been following his "Missionary Bush Pilot" channel for about four years now and it's been a fascinating journey of discovery. "Pilotage" is the term he uses to describe his interaction with the terrain and the weather whilst keeping himself safe. Papua New Guinea is a fascinating place and the flying is very challenging much of the time. I only fly in simmulation and when I first found Ryan's channel much of what he does in PNG was well beyond me. Ryan is a very good mentour and slowly I've learnt to deal with the challenges of remote and/or mountainous flying and associated landing strips and now the weather. It takes a lot of patience. Thanks again Hoover for highlighting the things all pilots should do at any stage of a flight to keep safe - especially GA pilots who fly infrequently. Despite the fact I've watched Ryan do pre-flight take off checks many, many times I'd not realised the importance what you call "chair flying" checks where he moves his hand to the appropriate controls on the check list. Not realised that it gives muscle training but can see it makes sense. Anything that can be done to keep flying safe should be done. A great insight - thanks Hoover.
I have watched several of Ryan's videos and he is a thoughtful guy. You simply don't survive in that place unless you think things through.
True enough - as Ryan said recently, in PNG "The clouds have rocks in them". Situational awareness is everything.
Been watching @MissionaryBushPilot for some time now and the first thing you notice is how methodical he is even though he's been doing this for 7 years. Would be an absolute honor to fly with him. Keep up the great work guys, every time you put one of your videos out you could be saving a life from your advice, debrief and process you follow.
Something worth mentioning - 3400 hours doing 30 min flights to the middle of nowhereville is not quite the same as 3400 hours in a 777 flying from JFK to London every other day
3400 hours of bush flying is kinda nuts
Great Great video!! I'm an old guy and have never piloted an aircraft. I went through a period when I was younger and had to fly for business I felt terrified to fly, then the company hired (I think they were like 12 passenger (one passenger less than required a flight attendant) twin turbo props)) and for some reason I LOVED the flights into and out of New Orleans. Anyway, I don't believe I'll ever own a GA, but I love your explanations of how to do it right. It gives me a thrill. THANKS!!
He’s always planning an escape route in those mountains. Good airmanship.
Been subscribed to his channel for quite some time now and he always puts safety first. Always does a stellar job.
Ryan is a truly excellent pilot flying in some extremely challenging terrain - and weather, as this video shows. Some of the airstrips he lands at, regularly, would tax anyone, yet he takes them in stride thanks to his skill, his experience and his methodical approach. He doesn't take unnecessary risks; in PNG, unnecessary risks would be very likely to end up getting him killed.
What you can't see from this video is something he's mentioned in other videos of his: two villages as close as Narambi where he was trying to go and Simbari where he ended up might be only a few minutes apart by air, but is can take days to hike from one to another on the ground, up and down the mountains in the jungle. What Ryan and his fellow missionary pilots do is truly life-saving.
Thank you so much for including Ryan in this debrief, he is an excellent pilot as you would know.
I have been following you both for a few years, thanks
I think it is commendable that there are these UA-cam channels where the pilot is setting a good example by demonstrating proper procedures and safety precautions like Ryan does in his videos. Considering the weather challenges he faces, I'd say he's got quite the set of balls to fly in those conditions, which I imagine are not uncommon. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and this sort of information. Saves lives.
I'm impressed with his consistency. Even with perfect weather he will go through the routine to the full. I'd fly in his aircraft as a passenger any time not thinking twice about it. A true professional and safe pilot.
I agree with you although I think it's more down to skill and knowledge than "balls" with Ryan. Over the years Ryan has developed "Pilotage" which is a combination of understanding the weather and the terrain - it takes courage but it it is methodical and safe.
Love that channel. He’s so thorough and to fly in some of the conditions he deals with is very impressive.
ryan is an impressive pilot ... and instructor. highly skilled, very safety-conscious.
for example, he will NOT LAND when there is a bit of rain on the windshield. safety rules say "don't do it", and he doesn't "fudge" the rules.
also note that, where he is flying, most of his flights are CRITICAL.
Ryan is the best pilot I've ever seen. I would fly with him anywhere, anytime. Check him out on his UA-cam channel if you want to see how a really good, really safe pilot goes to work each day.
As a pilot who trained and grew up flying in the flat state of MI, this video gave me chills.
Great video. Typical weather we get in the tropics. I'm flying Singapore to Australia next week in a Sr22 across Java Indonesia close to this region .. always respect the weather and have multiple back up plans
I have flown many times with several bush pilots in Alaska. always a thrill and I always feel safe with these pilots. Based on this video I would fly with Ryan any time. Careful, calculating, and no ego involved. Great video Hoover.
Whew! This entire video I was anxious/ afraid that Ryan had crashed. He’s such a pro pilot that losing him would be devastating. His chanel could be called “This is how I do it and stay alive” Anyhow, kudos Hoover and Ryan. Hoover you should go to Papua New Guinea and make a series in the right seat w/ Ryan. A tag team series would be very popular
Nice thing you do reviews on good practices. They too are a good source of useful information. Thanks Hoover!
7 years flying bush strips in New Guinea, congrats mate.
Does not look beginner friendly!
I watch Ryan’s videos each week. What a tremendously skilled pilot. He always has a plan backup. He is so prepared. There’s no room for error in PNG. I think other pilots can learn a lot from his videos.
Thats so cool that Pilot Debrief is collabing with awesome channels like Missionary Bush Pilot and FlywithKay.
I’m not a pilot but this is one of my favorite youtube channels to watch. You are doing a valuable service and every video is very interesting as well.
Good change of pace. Enjoyed it. Good job Ryan.
In the "is it worth it" quote, the "it'" is "risking your life." That is the essential question that should be asked before every flight-but especially one in which questionable weather is involved.
We used mechanical check lists at American Airlines; lifesavers. Many pilots at other airlines resisted them as "infringing on their authority "(?). What a great little item to be able to install. Don't fly anymore but if I did it's nice to know it is available.
I really appreciate your use of positive examples when you can, and contrasting them. Keep up the great work.