HOW To Fly a Bush Plane Into a STEEP Runway
Enjoy the views and shoots from some of the most beautiful places in West Papua.
The runway we're landing on is called Sipogol and it's located along a ridgeline. Landing at late mornings are usually not possible due to dangerous up valley winds and crosswinds. Its steep section allows for the plane to slow down quickly and a lot of power is needed to reach the top. Enjoy the stunning views!! Air America style!
Big thanks to Hartley and Patrick for allowing me to record the formation shots and John Knox for helping me out with the cameras.
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Pure flying visuals, no theatrics. As a pilot, I can feel myself in his seat. Thanks.
I imagine how special should be for that people each day the plane arrive to that place. The kids would be in awe of that event
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
It's indeed the event of the day!
The skill to land safely and depart from that location is nothing less than highest level !
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Glenn! Cameras never make it justice. I'm happy you could see the real difficulty of landing on a runway of this sort. Cheers!
@jlinkous05
11 ай бұрын
Taking off seems a lot easier.
@mikemiller659
8 ай бұрын
Naa its easy
Thanks Lord Jesus For This Land. I Hope Blessing This Land. West Papua!
Back in 1978, Republic of Vietman, I was a flight engineer on a HH43B Kaman Huskie (rescue and recovery chopper) I was at that time stationed at Cham Ran Bay- My last mission I was a part of was one of these Pilatus PT6, they took off out Nha Trang just north of us and their engine fuel starved. They ditched in the South China Sea, just off the Beach at Cham Ran Bay. Two men lived to try it again...The next day I returned to my wife in the states. Wilber
@bryanreeme8584
10 ай бұрын
It's my all-time favorite aircraft, spent 500hrs in them.. Always heard the legends of pilots bailing out, then later finding the plane landed fine in a field, unpiloted, cool if true (easy to believe)!.. THANKYOU for your service 🤙
@wilberjeffcoat8309
10 ай бұрын
@@bryanreeme8584 You’re welcome, I’d do it all over again. Wilber
@ronnieandpatriciamackinnon4958
2 ай бұрын
@@bryanreeme8584 a question or 2.....I've heard they are a handful, I have no idea,, I this true? Was the transition to the porter taxing? Thank you for any information you care to share!
@bryanreeme8584
2 ай бұрын
@@ronnieandpatriciamackinnon4958 I've never piloted one, & only landed in one a few times... I jumped from them, but our pilots loved them! ..I'm no pilot either, only flown what people let me 😁... most impressive aircraft though!
@ronnieandpatriciamackinnon4958
2 ай бұрын
Haha,thank you,,500 hrs in them u said,,I assumed piloting!!
The Porter is the "GOAT" !
Just beautiful country...privilege to be a pilot there...God bless you....❤
Such beauty..... Thank you for taking us along. May all your journeys be as beautiful and safe as this one.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Patrick. Really appreciate your words 🙏
Beautiful! Bless you for supporting these people in such a rugged area of the world.
Well done .... ❤. Music is soothing , camera and skill in this mountain terrain amazing
Nice aeroplane and nice flying. LOVE the Porter. That long nose! Is because engine so light. STOL. CAVU skies!
Que bello bello esa pista entre esas cerranias y montañas
those pilots are not joke, risking their life in highly mountain to serve majestic papua 🇮🇩
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your words Gabrian 🙏 Salam
Thanks for the vid. Love that aircraft. Amazing place.
@APilotsHome
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Mind, Mountain, Machine. Master mountain Pilot. Thanks for taking the time to share your unique skills my friend and God bless You all.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Space1Commander! Really appreciate your words 🙏 GBY too!
Just a typical day back in the 60s and 70s for Air America and CAT pilots. Landing strips like this were common all over northern Laos during the Secret War.
@rolandlustenberger5249
2 күн бұрын
You forgot the CAS pilots
@dleex
2 күн бұрын
@@rolandlustenberger5249 Yes definitely the CAS pilots too! i.e. - The late Dave Khouba.
An awe inspiring video, thanks for the effort in the production and allowing us to see this wonderful scenery . Such a versatile aircraft enabling people to keep touch with the world.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much John! Appreciate your words so much 🙏
the best job in the world!!!
That was remarkable. Awe-inspiring and beautiful. What a vital job to deliver to those distant communities. And the flying skills are amazing. The music was perfect,
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mark. Really appreciate your words 🙏😊
Love the music.
Your music gives me vibes. Nice work!
You can landing to the kitchen table with Pilatus Porter!
Bless you brother for what you do to help supply these villages...
Bravo!
Astonishingly beautiful! Well filmed, good music, and excellent execution! You’d make a good carrier pilot.
“Notice how many runways are located along the valleys” facetious indeed. Great video … and scary. As a passenger, I’d be cool as a cucumber- if heavily sedated.
What a cool gig 👍🏼
Total respect for trhe pilot.
Cool vid mate, thanks 👌
Simply love ❤your videos from Buffalo New York USA 🇺🇸
unreal - and that lady was singing exactly what I was thinking - uncanny!
The _mighty mighty_ Pilatus Porter PC-6 ! Great video, Dude.
I feel like I'm living my own fantasy while watching your videos. Decades ago I this was my dream job. Life didn't take me in that direction but I'm glad I can live it virtually through your videos.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Edward. I'm happy that my videos are able to transmit that to you. There will be more coming 🙏
Merci pilote de .nous montrer aussi les villageois .bravo pilote❤😊
Great job! Not much margin for error there. That place looks spectacular. It must be great flying there every day.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Hey Donald. Thank you! I never get bored!
Beautiful country, magnificent filming, fantastic music, and masterful flying. Thank you! I wonder what life is like for the people that live there. I hope their lives are filled with joy.
Thanks, What a wonderful world.....
What a great job! Beats the heck out of working at Walmart.
What a wonderful video! Great work. Many Happy Landings, Always!
awesome flying :) All the best. Be safe
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Henderson!
Very well done! Thank you!!
Incredible video once again!
beatiful nature, great & nice flight
Great footage! We fly with you every step of the way on your wings. Big hug ❤
Fabulous scenery! Great flying (landing)!
keep dropping these vids mate ,your living my dream thanx.👍
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Will do👍 Thanks so much 🙏
Great job, great pilot, great plane. I'd have another pint of this porter!'
Excellent video. Awesome piloting skills. Hats off to you.
Beautifully done! Makes me want to land on a mountain!
What a treat of a video. Made my day. Life is awesome.
Andre!!! epic dude you're killing it
@APilotsHome
11 ай бұрын
Yooo bro! Miss ya!
Beautiful
Stunning! You got to love what you are doing!
absolutely amazing
Amazing.
I Love your trips
love your music , so soothing and relaxing
Simply gorgeous.
So awesome thanks!
Great!
Amazing video as always
Wow so beautiful!
Excellent pilot work!
That's crazy man. Heart in the mouth job that was!
Excellent
So beautiful!
Well worth watching! Thanks!
Thanx for the memories and a great musical score. A nice approach and landing too.
Thank you sir for making these videos with amazing and calm music.
How wonderful is this. Thank you for giving us. It is a work of art.
Stunning video
The PC6 is a light, well-equipped aircraft. The pilot must try very hard to fly it unsafely!
Wow!
Juste magnifique, la VRAIE, la VERITABLE aviation.
This is really one of if not my favourite Pilatus Porter videos that ive seen on youtube. Truly fantastic on many different levels. Great work.
Superfilm, thx.
Great flying. Super video and love the sound track👍👍👍👍👍
Very nice porter airplane. Great used for short airport.
that is insane.
WOW, stunning in every aspect !!!!
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tim!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing❤
@APilotsHome
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Too great video. Love from Vietnam!
Amazing flying
Top.. 👍 God bless your journey sir... 🇮🇩
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
God bless you too sir!
I enjoy your videos a lot. Keep up the good work.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🙏
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Charles 🙏👍 cheers man!
That was cool. No nonsense jabbering. Just cool singing and beautiful scenery. Thank you.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Your comment motivates me to do more. Appreciate it 🙏👍 cheers!
Very nice😊
Holey moley that introduction is like a soothing dream.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Knut! Means a lot coming from you!
So familiar. Thanks.
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Pleasure Ron!
Amazing and stunning video!! Many thanks for sharing!!
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much bro!!
Each time you surprise me more! You touched my heart! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey! Beautiful music
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado querida mana🙏❤️
Very skillful pilot ❤
Thank you for what you do ! GOD Bless .
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
God bless you too 🙏
Thanks to your flying skills which bring civilization to some of the remotest locations on the planet.
Epic flight Sir into such remote country, thank you for your time
@APilotsHome
Жыл бұрын
Great pleasure Blair. Thanks for your comment!
Amazing video!
Beautiful videos! Subscribed.
Maravilhoso Deus abençoe
smooth, just flew it right on there