Isolated from the rest of the world, the region of Llanos in Colombia’s Amazon is accessible mainly by plane. Villagers rely on pilots to deliver food and goods and spread manure and weedkiller. Here, pilots fly in conditions that would be unthinkable elsewhere, landing amongst animals and children. Joachim has already broken two planes flying in Llanos. The last time, he fell 70 meters after a swarm of bees engulfed his plane. The latest episode in the acclaimed ‘Most Dangerous Roads’ series, exploring the lengths people go to change their lives. For more MDR Laos > Deadliest Roads - Laos: ua-cam.com/video/IBjfVjKCTs4/v-deo.html Available Worldwide #freedocumentary
Dear Sir, I'm writing to ask for permission to translate some of your amazing videos. I hope you let me introduce such powerful works to a new community where Arabic is the mother tongue. I'm one of those who got enchanted by the documentaries you post on your UA-cam channel. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards Bridges جسور
The heroes of this whole operation are the mechanics , these mechanics are totally of a different breed unlike anywhere in the world. They are pulling on and dealing with the issues with almost no modern equipments and facilities. I bet they are self trained and manage everything on their own. These guys are amazingly skilled and on an extraordinarily level... Hats off to the Great Mechanics you guys rock.
Retired American Airlines here... I think I've watched this video 15x....... I just love the old Douglas Props.......being married to a Colombiano helps.... been to some of those places... BRAVO!!!
Ramesh I work at Caribbean airlines as an aircraft technician and I can't afford to make a mistake, I double check and triple check sometimes. I've seen an aircraft vanished is the jungle of Guyana before .
@@joegovanni6004 Joe. i am 65, and have flown here and there in my lifetime. I have always been in awe of airline workers, whether pilots, mechanics or ATCs. I understand "can't afford to make a mistake" . Having worked as a refinery operator for 41 years, we have seen what the opposite resulted in. Still, in the refinery there were mistakes that could have been corrected/mitigated. Even loss of equipment did not mean loss of life. But how different it is with an airplane ! You do not have that leeway ! I have respect for you man, I really do. Most of my long trips were with BWIA/CAL. Keep making T&T proud. All respect due. Ramish.
@@ramishrambarran3998 I'll always do my part as an aircraft technician, my 17 years of fixing and test flights is winning down now, looking to leave aviation now .
I flew to Colombia 40 years ago on my college break.The plane ride across from Bogota to the village I was visiting was very similar to this ride~ yes,prayer was necessary!I dreaded getting on the plane to go back.I do treasure the memories and lessons I learned during that trip.The incredible beauty of the people and the Andes was awesome.I learned to barter and share.I was humbled in a way I never felt here in the US.🦋
Amelia, you read my mind. This guy feels the people in the documentary first before even turning on his microphone. Do you know his name? FD does not give his name in the credits.
These documentaries are absolutely outstanding, just pure documentaries with lots of information. You guys are taking us to places that we will never go to and showing us how the other half lives. Thank you,thank you very much for the sacrifices that you guys take to produce such amazing educational documentaries
This flyers are so brave, sometimes I see people driving old trucks and doing some manual jobs in it and I’m like wow, they’re so brave for driving those old trucks that barely run all over the country risking accidents, but this men took it to a whole new level, it’s crazy how the manage the fueling of the plane, the mechanics, overweight etc. That’s heroic.
Hard work is hard work... No matter you have to do related to planes, trucks, cars or even bicycle... People with tough and hard life need to be respected and given basic facilities.
I am from Villavicencio and it seems to me a great tribute that this documentary makes to all those men and women aviators who have forged the aviation of the Llanos and Selvas of Colombia, especially from my city and its Vanguardia Airport (VVC / SKVV). Unfortunately today there are very few DC-3s in operation, mainly because insurance prices are very high and the country's aeronautical authority imposes standards that are almost impossible to comply with for this type of aircraft, which makes its operation economically unviable. But despite everything, in Villavo we still have the pleasure of listening to them and seeing them soar through the skies.
@@Shunit I don't know but it must be planes that does not need to have cabinet pressure, because I realized the window of the plane was open, which means the planes fly close to the ground. It is just an estimate.
Can the DC3s even be replaced? Is there a plane that fills that niche? I'd love to take a flight on one of these DC3s some day. If I ever make it in time and have the money.
I would fly with this guy anywhere, anytime. He knows how to fly an aircraft, not sit there looking at a computer screen. He feels, his airplane, every sound it makes. He know how to navigate, and read the weather looking out the window. He and his co-pilot are real pilots. She actually had a map out. Can you believe it? A map! And I bet they get paid next to nothing. No problem getting on with them and also a DC3. I would get on a DC3 before a 737 MAX.
regular airline pilots usually train with maps too. they know how to navigate without using just their instruments too. there’s also more than just using a computer screen to flying an aircraft. whether it’s a 737 max 9, a Cessna 152, or a Douglas dc3, there are some of the same principles to flying in every plane.
The pilots are so calm in the face of adversities. Kudos also to the entire crew risking their lives making these awsome documentaries. Also the narrator is such a funny guy 👦 so interesting listening to.
That old DC3 being able to continue to slug through the sky’s is a testament to the era they were built not only that but a lot of DC3s are just rebuilt military aircraft
Much respect and credit to these amazing brave pilots. May they continue to fly safely . Thank you for bringing us such amazing documentaries , connecting us and teaching us about brave , humble people all over the world .
Douglas made dc_3 like tanks. Colombians are brave, can't imagine the flight above the Amazon inside those planes. Great documentary. Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
"Free Documentary"..This video has got to be one of the best videos that I've viewed over the years on UA-cam!!! I totally fell in love with the people of Columbia! With all of the trials and tribulations that they've endured? They still smile. They are.... at least to me? A truly gifted people. I have a very close friend who is from Columbia. I've worked with this gentleman for a few years. And the dedication and his love of family and country are very inspiring. I'm from the cold north east of the USA. And when I view videos of the Caribe, And South America? I am truly in one of my favorite dreams. Please continue to put videos like this up. It's the only thing that keeps me from going insane on this crazy planet that we currently reside on. Thanks for the this video!! My respects, Ted Hernandez
same here, but you gotta respect those hombres who are turning those 60 year old planes around with next to nothin, while we have every tool available and still catch delays on modern aircraft.
Those big beautiful chrome birds will never go out of style. Gorgeous planes. I don't think you can say enough for the crew that keeps them flying. Thank you for the clean videos and wonderful narrating
Whether on land, sea or air these documentaries never fail to impress. I've learnt so much about different countries and cultures, seen so many unsung heroes + I've come to appreciate so much😃✌️
Thanku the cameraman... Thanku the director... Every helper... The all free documentry channel for providing such great videos. I watched all the prison and worst roads episodes.
Thank you 🙏🥳 thanks for stopping by to let us know you’re enjoying our docs. Makes us very happy and all the work put into it behind-the-scenes worthwhile.
Heartbreaking in all ways watching all these beautiful people struggling to make a living in land as well as in the air. As a pilot, I ve flown thousands of hours in friendly skies but never under this situation. I bow before the crew and people making possible to operate the wonderful DC3. Also, my compliments to the filming team. Excellent documentary.
Incredible documentary! I have to say there isn't enough money on the planet that could make me go on one of those planes. These pilots are absolutely incredible! In any "developed" country their danger pay would be enormous, sadly not even a consideration in Columbia. Their service is invaluable to the people of the region. Kind of scary that the only 2 mechanics that can fix an aircraft are actually also on the test flight.
@@alvaroakatico9188 Somehow true, well, it is true. But this agriculture pilots are often without limits, did know couple, they was not so serious about
@@davecrupel2817 where / how did you begin schooling? And for how long . I am very intrigued in that career path. Something in the aerospace aviation industry! Thanks
One of my relatives was a mechanic on B-36 bombers. He had to be on board for every flight, fixing and checking everything repeatedly. A huge aircraft with wings so thick he could walk inside them to check engines, etc.
The pilots are great but these planes are legends. Americans stopped producing Dc 3s in like early 40s and the fact that these planes are still operational is amazing probably because of its simple design.
This was a GREAT documentary! Living here in the US, we take it for granted that our airlines are on time, the seats clean and well padded, and that the flight attendants will be bringing around the beverage cart at least a couple of times during the flight. And we assume that the planes themselves are hardly ever older than maybe 15 years. Flying over the Amazon rain forest in a airplane that was probably built during WWII, and that might be almost 80 years old now, is a concept that I can't wrap my head around. Looking at the engines with the cowlings removed, and all that rust and pitting on the exhaust manifold, makes me wonder what other parts of the airframe and engines are likewise corroded out in places that are hard to inspect? I have vast respect for these flight crews.
You could still find these DC-3s being mothballed in Mohave desert and there are companies that refurb them and retrofitted them with standard 21st century avionics and new engine The reason they're so long living is the airframe design. Since it's unpressurized and fly at relatively low speed they tend to last longer
@@rogerweatherman8349 It's a simple case of Theseus' ship or grandfather's axe. Consider another long-living aircraft; the C-130B. You could still find them being used by third world countries and often being bought third hand or donated by the US and yet despite B-variant being produced in early 1960s, over the years they saw plenty of upgrades and refurbs that kept them flying over the years; old fuselage panels were replaced with new ones, old analog cockpit were replaced by digital, glass cockpit, the wings are replaced probably 3,4 times and even the engines and propeller were replaced with newer, more more efficient design. In the end of the day, while the tail number might be the same as the plane that was produced 60 years ago, when you think about it, it's a different plane altogether. Also military airplanes tend to survive longer than commercial airliners since commercial airlines operated different from military operators. it's not uncommon to hear an airliner being retired when a new version of said airliner could reduce operation cost by single digit percentile while military planes like B-52 and Tu-95 are planned to be operated well into their 100th years of operation even as the world move towards stealth aircraft design.
@@dark_rei4442 Also think when they construct commercial airliner they calculate that will not flight more then 20 years due economical reason. Construction of military crafts is more orientated to last long as possible
I wonder what became of the pilot and his female coworker. Air Colombia ceased operations in 2019. All the best to everyone in this wonderful documentary...
Great documentary... The happiness in simplicity of life... I didn't see difficulties for those beautiful beautiful people to continue to live their beautiful life. They own all possibilities the minimum life needed. I love it.
I am astonished with the incredible experience, thank you pilots, mechanics, and all other engaged in making this informative documentary, From kerala India with lot of love
The DC 3, a revolution in its day that still is a thing of beauty. From a time before aviation dominated by accountants and bureaucrats. Long live the DC3 and the pilots and ground crews who keep them in the air.
These pilots and the whole crew in general are just so brave to take a chance and fly on these aircrafts. It looks very risky but they seem to know what they are doing.
I was in Villavicencio (2019), they have since "upgraded" the airport (legitimate terminal building) but the memorial for fallen pilots is still there. very cool documentary
Yes, absolutely!! Some light weight Bose aircraft headsets....They're out there, probably at some discount outfit. Maybe a military surplus store. But they're out there....I'd contribute to this idea...
Plane structures are barely enough to contain its weight since they need to be light, so any manipulation can cost you life. So make sure to get things right and clean.
I’ve never laughed so much while watching a documentary. Coming from a pilot, this should be in the comedy category. Cudos to the documentary crew for their dedication
why do you laugh ??? that very seriose .....i made one time such as flight ....from Mitu to Villaviencio there is no other way ...as with plane because there are not roads ...reason was that the airline with better planes cancelled the flights for more ran one week
@@albertolopez8859 I have mad respect for the pilots and their courage. I laugh at the way how they and the technicians get things done, it’s miserably funny.
Lol, same. Especially the part where the pilot was asleep due to the roaring engines outside. I also loved how the planes landed and the kids are all over the place. Absolute fun to watch
These guys deserve a medal for their nerves of steel! Extremely high occupational risk with the barest benefits in return! The package probably comes with zero insurance!
Such self-sacrificing people are the ones, who support the world. That is what I was thinking, while watching this video. The world depends on the good (people). Respect.
This is well covered documentary. These pilots and mechanics are the real deal. Manual operations every step of the way. I bet these pilots have options to go work with modern aircrafts but they choose to serve these communities. Hats off to them. Quite humbling. Why can’t the billionaires of the world fund/invest in these communities in transportation sector?. These are hardworking folks just needing a little boost. I’m impressed. Thanks for taking us to a world many of us didn’t know existed.
Pretty certain they are either purchasing the rights to these 5-20 year old TV docs to showcase on youtube, or have some sort of contract deal. they deserve the ad revenue. At least on youtube you have a better choice of programming and can skip most ads after 5 sec
Isolated from the rest of the world, the region of Llanos in Colombia’s Amazon is accessible mainly by plane. Villagers rely on pilots to deliver food and goods and spread manure and weedkiller. Here, pilots fly in conditions that would be unthinkable elsewhere, landing amongst animals and children. Joachim has already broken two planes flying in Llanos. The last time, he fell 70 meters after a swarm of bees engulfed his plane. The latest episode in the acclaimed ‘Most Dangerous Roads’ series, exploring the lengths people go to change their lives.
For more MDR Laos > Deadliest Roads - Laos: ua-cam.com/video/IBjfVjKCTs4/v-deo.html
Available Worldwide
#freedocumentary
What would worry me flying them planes is how well they are kept up. The DC3 is a good old plane if well cared for we use them up north in Canada.
Dear Sir,
I'm writing to ask for permission to translate some of your amazing videos. I hope you let me introduce such powerful works to a new community where Arabic is the mother tongue. I'm one of those who got enchanted by the documentaries you post on your UA-cam channel. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Bridges جسور
@@amateurchess5889 it's not his, he took it from others.
Kara David documentary
Ko
The heroes of this whole operation are the mechanics , these mechanics are totally of a different breed unlike anywhere in the world.
They are pulling on and dealing with the issues with almost no modern equipments and facilities.
I bet they are self trained and manage everything on their own.
These guys are amazingly skilled and on an extraordinarily level...
Hats off to the Great Mechanics you guys rock.
Retired American Airlines here... I think I've watched this video 15x....... I just love the old Douglas Props.......being married to a Colombiano helps.... been to some of those places... BRAVO!!!
There are still brave, dedicated and honourable people in this world. I salute them ! Thanks for this documentary. Trinidad & Tobago.
They support the world on their shoulders.
Ramesh I work at Caribbean airlines as an aircraft technician and I can't afford to make a mistake, I double check and triple check sometimes. I've seen an aircraft vanished is the jungle of Guyana before .
@@joegovanni6004 Joe. i am 65, and have flown here and there in my lifetime. I have always been in awe of airline workers, whether pilots, mechanics or ATCs. I understand "can't afford to make a mistake" . Having worked as a refinery operator for 41 years, we have seen what the opposite resulted in. Still, in the refinery there were mistakes that could have been corrected/mitigated. Even loss of equipment did not mean loss of life. But how different it is with an airplane ! You do not have that leeway ! I have respect for you man, I really do. Most of my long trips were with BWIA/CAL. Keep making T&T proud. All respect due. Ramish.
@@ramishrambarran3998 I'll always do my part as an aircraft technician, my 17 years of fixing and test flights is winning down now, looking to leave aviation now .
@@ramishrambarran3998 A respect to you.Thank you.
Cheers. Stay healthy & strong.
I flew to Colombia 40 years ago on my college break.The plane ride across from Bogota to the village I was visiting was very similar to this ride~ yes,prayer was necessary!I dreaded getting on the plane to go back.I do treasure the memories and lessons I learned during that trip.The incredible beauty of the people and the Andes was awesome.I learned to barter and share.I was humbled in a way I never felt here in the US.🦋
Saludos desde Colombia 👍🏼
Not sure what it is about this narrator, he just makes the videos more interesting!!!
Mite be this Guy.....Silvio Rivier from Global Village (TV series)
must be his accent
@@odessavinzala It's Mike Rowe
Amelia, you read my mind. This guy feels the people in the documentary first before even turning on his microphone. Do you know his name? FD does not give his name in the credits.
@@e.t.3165 Yeah kind of sounds like him and thought so for a second but this guy has a british accent.
These documentaries are absolutely outstanding, just pure documentaries with lots of information. You guys are taking us to places that we will never go to and showing us how the other half lives. Thank you,thank you very much for the sacrifices that you guys take to produce such amazing educational documentaries
Wonderful pilots and co pilot and mechanic very brave guys
This flyers are so brave, sometimes I see people driving old trucks and doing some manual jobs in it and I’m like wow, they’re so brave for driving those old trucks that barely run all over the country risking accidents, but this men took it to a whole new level, it’s crazy how the manage the fueling of the plane, the mechanics, overweight etc. That’s heroic.
This is proper flying not these autopilot gigs😁
@@teemukwamba2749 you’re right, this is literally taking off and not knowing if landing is gonna be.
Keep in mind, the last dc3 was made in 1945
Hard work is hard work... No matter you have to do related to planes, trucks, cars or even bicycle... People with tough and hard life need to be respected and given basic facilities.
They are truly the pillars of the country
I am from Villavicencio and it seems to me a great tribute that this documentary makes to all those men and women aviators who have forged the aviation of the Llanos and Selvas of Colombia, especially from my city and its Vanguardia Airport (VVC / SKVV). Unfortunately today there are very few DC-3s in operation, mainly because insurance prices are very high and the country's aeronautical authority imposes standards that are almost impossible to comply with for this type of aircraft, which makes its operation economically unviable. But despite everything, in Villavo we still have the pleasure of listening to them and seeing them soar through the skies.
What planes fly instead of the DC-3?
@@Shunit I don't know but it must be planes that does not need to have cabinet pressure, because I realized the window of the plane was open, which means the planes fly close to the ground. It is just an estimate.
How long ago was this film made, do you think?
@@jaywichita3505 it was made in 2009, it’s in the description.
Can the DC3s even be replaced? Is there a plane that fills that niche?
I'd love to take a flight on one of these DC3s some day. If I ever make it in time and have the money.
I would fly with this guy anywhere, anytime. He knows how to fly an aircraft, not sit there looking at a computer screen. He feels, his airplane, every sound it makes. He know how to navigate, and read the weather looking out the window. He and his co-pilot are real pilots. She actually had a map out. Can you believe it? A map! And I bet they get paid next to nothing. No problem getting on with them and also a DC3. I would get on a DC3 before a 737 MAX.
Now these are real pilots.. credit to them.. Yeah man screw that 737 max..
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
your sentiment shows "sympathy" for the SouthAmerican side of life. we are here!
regular airline pilots usually train with maps too. they know how to navigate without using just their instruments too. there’s also more than just using a computer screen to flying an aircraft. whether it’s a 737 max 9, a Cessna 152, or a Douglas dc3, there are some of the same principles to flying in every plane.
@@ov10bronco9 exactly
Rahul and Maria you are the 100% real pilots. Salute you guys.
Those pilots are true heroes, but those planes are heroes too!
Planes are as good as the pilot’s skill.
and the seats are also heroes
What about all the wreaks ? Who's the hero's then..lol
I'm a certified A and P mechanic and don't have alot of experience. One thing I can say for sure - you fly on these planes you fly by faith ! ✈️
True,true
When you fly, whether it's a most sophisticated jet or a legendary DC-3, you fly "by faith".
From Kenya 🇰🇪 I love documentaries from this channel..well documented
Hakuna matata
@@johnmwangi8706 gutire matata
well documented documentaries
They say to go is to see, and here Free Documentary is going for us while we are seeing. Loving it, teamKenya.
The pilots are so calm in the face of adversities. Kudos also to the entire crew risking their lives making these awsome documentaries. Also the narrator is such a funny guy 👦 so interesting listening to.
Okey
That old DC3 being able to continue to slug through the sky’s is a testament to the era they were built not only that but a lot of DC3s are just rebuilt military aircraft
Flew with these planes in the early eighties in Colombia, a great experience you never will forget.
Early 80s in Colombia.. I wonder what the cargo could have been...
Much respect and credit to these amazing brave pilots. May they continue to fly safely . Thank you for bringing us such amazing documentaries , connecting us and teaching us about brave , humble people all over the world .
The right voice. The right words and images. No wonder I saw it 3 times over the years. Undiminished pleasure.
Douglas made dc_3 like tanks. Colombians are brave, can't imagine the flight above the Amazon inside those planes. Great documentary. Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
kenyan as well
We are many here,very interesting documentary about Colombia
Flew in one 8yrs ago to South Sudan from Wilson Airport. What an experience!
From kenya too, Nai
Wakenya kila pahali
"Free Documentary"..This video has got to be one of the best videos that I've viewed over the years on UA-cam!!!
I totally fell in love with the people of Columbia! With all of the trials and tribulations that they've endured? They still smile. They are.... at least to me? A truly gifted people.
I have a very close friend who is from Columbia. I've worked with this gentleman for a few years. And the dedication and his love of family and country are very inspiring.
I'm from the cold north east of the USA. And when I view videos of the Caribe, And South America? I am truly in one of my favorite dreams.
Please continue to put videos like this up. It's the only thing that keeps me from going insane on this crazy planet that we currently reside on.
Thanks for the this video!!
My respects,
Ted Hernandez
Thank you so much Free Documentary for letting us seeing the world from home.
And thank you for watching and taking the time to let us know. 🙏🥰
Your work is highly appreciated. How can we connect free documentary
Waking up at 12am just to watch this documentary in full interest and enthusiasm is enough to explain the quality of the content
"In Columbia, the light from a. mobile is enough to repair a plane engine" that got me cracking😂😂😂
Is not Columbia, is Colombia 🇨🇴.
thank youuu!!
@@nnanna5006 👍
And the legendary mobile phone is nokia 1100.
😆
That DC3's and C-47's are one of the best looking aircrafts ever made. That siluette comes to my eyes when i heard about airplane. Wonderful design.
I'm an A&P mechanic in US. Giving me a heart attack watching them fix the radial
bro
Yeah they had me laughing when he said in America they have to take the whole engine out here in Columbia there faster then the engines out
same here, but you gotta respect those hombres who are turning those 60 year old planes around with next to nothin, while we have every tool available and still catch delays on modern aircraft.
Very concerning they don’t seem to even have a basic iPad with Foreflight weather radar subscription to avoid flying into storms...
Yeah I give them all the respect in the world the conditions are horrible and they literally works wonders imagine if they were properly equipped
Those big beautiful chrome birds will never go out of style. Gorgeous planes. I don't think you can say enough for the crew that keeps them flying. Thank you for the clean videos and wonderful narrating
Whether on land, sea or air these documentaries never fail to impress. I've learnt so much about different countries and cultures, seen so many unsung heroes + I've come to appreciate so much😃✌️
This is the best "Deadlist Roads" best episode so far.
I ENJOYED ALL YOUR BEAUTIFUL DOCUMENTARY.
HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE TEAM.. FROM 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
And heartfelt thanks from all of us. 🙏❤️
How about just using normal letters... OR IS THAT NORMAL IN INDIA
@@aplanespain9075 he write it BECAUSE big letters attract fast.
Thanku the cameraman... Thanku the director... Every helper... The all free documentry channel for providing such great videos.
I watched all the prison and worst roads episodes.
this is top class youtube channel the best
Thank you 🙏🥳 thanks for stopping by to let us know you’re enjoying our docs. Makes us very happy and all the work put into it behind-the-scenes worthwhile.
It's amazing how they all live their lives. A day at a time. Not worrying about consequences, risks, or the future. Just happy every day.
You never disappoint me everytime I clicked Free Documentary's Deadliest roads. Seems I'm addicted to this channel
Heartbreaking in all ways watching all these beautiful people struggling to make a living in land as well as in the air. As a pilot, I ve flown thousands of hours in friendly skies but never under this situation. I bow before the crew and people making possible to operate the wonderful DC3. Also, my compliments to the filming team. Excellent documentary.
totally enjoyed this episode it was refreshing to look at as this one took us to the air this week
So agree with you! I just hope there are other types of transport featured aside from trucks and cars. Like this one.. Trains, ships? What else?
@@romella_karmey definitely the trucks and cars are getting a bit repetitive
This episode on pilots of amazon is made with heart. Once again the real stars are the Camera Crew for capturing wonderful visuals.
This channel deserves more subs they invest in a lot I love the commentator too , all respects
Only certain types of people find these interesting. I must say those types of people were A students & love to learn 🤷🏾♂️
@@King_of_Africa im not an A student but i love watching them lol
these docs are way old probably were featured in discovery /natgeo...
The real hero of this documentary is the narrator, i love the way he change his voice everytime narrated different people😂😂
Incredible documentary! I have to say there isn't enough money on the planet that could make me go on one of those planes. These pilots are absolutely incredible! In any "developed" country their danger pay would be enormous, sadly not even a consideration in Columbia. Their service is invaluable to the people of the region. Kind of scary that the only 2 mechanics that can fix an aircraft are actually also on the test flight.
Nice videos. Dangerous roads tks.
Colombia; not Columbria.. British Columbia is in Canada. I used to do the same thing until I saw the correct spelling - peace!
I would be more scared if they did not want to go on the test flight !
“Dangerous manoeuvre, just to impress his friends in the car” crazy 😂😂😂
Not crazy, stupidity!
@@alvaroakatico9188 Somehow true, well, it is true. But this agriculture pilots are often without limits, did know couple, they was not so serious about
Kudos to these unsung heroes (the pilots).
1960’s airplanes still live down here. Mind blowing how this is
Dc3 first flew In the 30s! The one w the plate on it was a c47. Probably made I'm the 40s during WW2
when the planned obsolesence plague wasn't yet a thing
Go to any general aviation airport most airplanes are from the 1960s unless turboprop or jet.
Can you imagine the mechanic on board who literally gets to repair things on the fly. 😬😬😬😬
😂😂😂
As an airplane mechanic, i am both envious and NOT envious of that fellow! Lol
@@davecrupel2817 where / how did you begin schooling? And for how long . I am very intrigued in that career path. Something in the aerospace aviation industry!
Thanks
@@RedsBigRig lots of dc3 guys in USA eager to share knowledge
One of my relatives was a mechanic on B-36 bombers. He had to be on board for every flight, fixing and checking everything repeatedly. A huge aircraft with wings so thick he could walk inside them to check engines, etc.
The pilots are great but these planes are legends. Americans stopped producing Dc 3s in like early 40s and the fact that these planes are still operational is amazing probably because of its simple design.
The Narrator is always on another level
Wee uko everywhere😂
Im from the phil, Are these documentaries true. A 59 year old eairplane still on the air.What is the govt of Columbia doing.God Bless to those pilots.
The bravery of the pilots and the attitude of the mechanics is at another level.
They fix Dc3 like an old Landover 110.
Amazing!!!
Thry make it seem so easy. They inspire me to become an Airbus mechanic lol
Could never imagine a childhood with so much greenery and getting to run behind an aircraft.
They r really blessed
"He meticulously checks everything before takeoff..." As the Captain turns on the erratic windshield wiper.
One more reason to love British HumoUr.
I loved these documentaries and the best part is that they are free
This was a GREAT documentary! Living here in the US, we take it for granted that our airlines are on time, the seats clean and well padded, and that the flight attendants will be bringing around the beverage cart at least a couple of times during the flight. And we assume that the planes themselves are hardly ever older than maybe 15 years. Flying over the Amazon rain forest in a airplane that was probably built during WWII, and that might be almost 80 years old now, is a concept that I can't wrap my head around. Looking at the engines with the cowlings removed, and all that rust and pitting on the exhaust manifold, makes me wonder what other parts of the airframe and engines are likewise corroded out in places that are hard to inspect? I have vast respect for these flight crews.
You could still find these DC-3s being mothballed in Mohave desert and there are companies that refurb them and retrofitted them with standard 21st century avionics and new engine
The reason they're so long living is the airframe design. Since it's unpressurized and fly at relatively low speed they tend to last longer
Interesting
Kinda depends. I think some airliners fly 1 million hours or more? Most airplanes are done by 20,000 hours.
@@rogerweatherman8349 It's a simple case of Theseus' ship or grandfather's axe.
Consider another long-living aircraft; the C-130B. You could still find them being used by third world countries and often being bought third hand or donated by the US and yet despite B-variant being produced in early 1960s, over the years they saw plenty of upgrades and refurbs that kept them flying over the years; old fuselage panels were replaced with new ones, old analog cockpit were replaced by digital, glass cockpit, the wings are replaced probably 3,4 times and even the engines and propeller were replaced with newer, more more efficient design. In the end of the day, while the tail number might be the same as the plane that was produced 60 years ago, when you think about it, it's a different plane altogether.
Also military airplanes tend to survive longer than commercial airliners since commercial airlines operated different from military operators. it's not uncommon to hear an airliner being retired when a new version of said airliner could reduce operation cost by single digit percentile while military planes like B-52 and Tu-95 are planned to be operated well into their 100th years of operation even as the world move towards stealth aircraft design.
@@dark_rei4442 Also think when they construct commercial airliner they calculate that will not flight more then 20 years due economical reason. Construction of military crafts is more orientated to last long as possible
This is one great documentary 👍🏽. Much respect too, to the aviators; these are the 'REAL PILOTS', handling it hands-on, raw-as-is! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So far, this is the #1 Deadliest journeys. It tops them all, I have never imagined anything like this.
That’s a bold statement... I’m gonna watch it now and see if I can agree with you.
I wonder what became of the pilot and his female coworker. Air Colombia ceased operations in 2019.
All the best to everyone in this wonderful documentary...
Great documentary... The happiness in simplicity of life... I didn't see difficulties for those beautiful beautiful people to continue to live their beautiful life. They own all possibilities the minimum life needed. I love it.
Beautiful and resourceful, hard working people of Colombia. We salute them. From Mumbai, India.
UA-cam Premium + Free Documentary = Great experience watching!!!
I admired the courageous of these pilot's risking their lives constantly.
Since childhood, i always wanted to be a pilot and ended up a videographer who captured a flying aeroplane
Best Aviation documentary in 2021 🙏✈️
Finally a new episode. I’m enjoying a lot. I think I’d the first tome mainly focused on planes. Thanks FD.
Glad you like it!
The voice of the narrator is so impressive. I like such kinds of documentary films
This narrator sheds some light on what they call telling a story and narrating a story
Huge respect for these pilots, specially DC 3
I am astonished with the incredible experience, thank you pilots, mechanics, and all other engaged in making this informative documentary, From kerala India with lot of love
I love to see the children running after the plane,they got enjoyed in their childhood...its a big deal for them like a big events..
The DC 3, a revolution in its day that still is a thing of beauty. From a time before aviation dominated by accountants and bureaucrats. Long live the DC3 and the pilots and ground crews who keep them in the air.
Capt.Raul looks so calm with all the uncertainty around him. Awesome guy
These pilots and the whole crew in general are just so brave to take a chance and fly on these aircrafts. It looks very risky but they seem to know what they are doing.
I was in Villavicencio (2019), they have since "upgraded" the airport (legitimate terminal building) but the memorial for fallen pilots is still there. very cool documentary
Are these planes still operational?
@@ironfootgaming87 curious too
@@ironfootgaming87I visited VVC airport today and toured one of the two remaining DC3s apparently still operational here.
The camera crew who film these documentaries have the biggest balls of steel.
That's insane. That beautiful old plane should have been in a museum.🤩
I had my doubts about the title but having seen the way they repair the plane the title makes sense now.
Estaba un documentariò estupendo. Gracias a l'equipo de camaras y compañeros.
Raoul deserves a raise and pension. I'm in awe of these pilots and mechanics.
¡¡Menuda joya oculta para los amantes de la aviación!! Enhorabuena. Me ha encantado.
We need a Go Fund Me to buy these hero's some headsets...
Please let's do it
Don't get me wrong. This has been a great channel back then but not anymore when they stop making new ones.
These guys might be retired now, this video was made like 10 or more years ago.. they probably dead (worst case scenario).
But the planes are still flying in the same or worse condition and the crew needs good comm equipment to make their jobs more survivable...
Yes, absolutely!! Some light weight Bose aircraft headsets....They're out there, probably at some discount outfit. Maybe a military surplus store. But they're out there....I'd contribute to this idea...
"The light of a mobile is enough to repair the plane's engine." That's pretty awesome!
Yup hammering is awesome for engines, killing people with stupidy and proud of it.. 2 tumbs up
Plane structures are barely enough to contain its weight since they need to be light, so any manipulation can cost you life. So make sure to get things right and clean.
They are amazing.
@Irving Zisman You dont have to kill people to make a living.. yes my life is peacefull.
The hard work you put to make these documentries is insane. Lot's of Love from India 😀. Keep making and showing another part of the work.🎉
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I’ve never laughed so much while watching a documentary. Coming from a pilot, this should be in the comedy category.
Cudos to the documentary crew for their dedication
why do you laugh ??? that very seriose .....i made one time such as flight ....from Mitu to Villaviencio
there is no other way ...as with plane because there are not roads ...reason was that the airline with better planes cancelled the flights for more ran one week
@@albertolopez8859 I have mad respect for the pilots and their courage. I laugh at the way how they and the technicians get things done, it’s miserably funny.
Lol, same. Especially the part where the pilot was asleep due to the roaring engines outside. I also loved how the planes landed and the kids are all over the place. Absolute fun to watch
Music brings back memories of when I used to live in Colombia as a kid.
I'm Colombian (Living in the north coast) and know I understand huge inequity we have...
Apart from that, brave pilots. They job has a purpose
This was the most amazing documentary.
Big thumbs up
These pilots are the top guns of the jungle . Best of the best real Mavericks .
These guys deserve a medal for their nerves of steel!
Extremely high occupational risk with the barest benefits in return!
The package probably comes with zero insurance!
I can spend my 1 hour to watch such a meaningful documentary like this before sleep.
I love how Raul casually says if he gets the landing wrong,they'll crash and it's next to a ravine.
Mis reapetis para los pilotos colombianos....de un mexicano...dios bendiga a el hermano colombia..dios los bendiga...??
Such self-sacrificing people are the ones, who support the world. That is what I was thinking, while watching this video. The world depends on the good (people). Respect.
Appreciate their courage and make living in flying in such dangerous conditions. Especially the passenger plane pilot with no runaway.
Love these, thank you guys so much!
Thank YOU for taking the time to let us know. Truly appreciated 🥰
amazing....excellent may God always protect them all.....increible, que Dios me los proteja siempre....
Glad i subscribed. This is real documentary stuff i watch everyday. Interesting to know how life is in different parts of the world. 👏
This is well covered documentary. These pilots and mechanics are the real deal. Manual operations every step of the way. I bet these pilots have options to go work with modern aircrafts but they choose to serve these communities. Hats off to them. Quite humbling. Why can’t the billionaires of the world fund/invest in these communities in transportation sector?. These are hardworking folks just needing a little boost. I’m impressed. Thanks for taking us to a world many of us didn’t know existed.
Great! I finally found a worthy channel🎉
It's better than social media and Tiktok.
How the other side of the world live really is Overwhelming .
The two realities of the world.
I really love the voice narrator. God Bless you
He does do a great job. Love how he talks when it's a woman🤣😂. He really plays the part
This is probably my favourite episode so far
You guys need to slow down with these commercials popping up every 2 minutes ok?!
I agree..if I see a commercial I make a mental note and do...repeat do not patronize that advertiser.
Sucks as hell
They make this amazing content for free they deserve the ad revenue.
@@lordpepe6605 yeah UA-cam should pay them for views and likes 👍 😏 😳 👀 👏
Pretty certain they are either purchasing the rights to these 5-20 year old TV docs to showcase on youtube, or have some sort of contract deal. they deserve the ad revenue.
At least on youtube you have a better choice of programming and can skip most ads after 5 sec