Solo International Flight over the Ocean to Australia in a Single Engine Small Airplane Flight Vlog
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Route: AYPY-LENAK-KAPSO-PUPEB-CODIE-GUNRO-KASNA-YBCS
On this bush pilot flight vlog, I fly on a solo international flight from Papua New Guinea to Australia. It's just a three hour flight, pick up a load of cargo,and another three hours back to PNG.
Whether you are a seasoned pilot, student pilot and wanting to learn to fly an airplane, or even an avid SIM pilot who just purchased Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (FS2020) or X-Plane, I think you will enjoy this cockpit view flight vlog into some of the most dangerous airports in the world.
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I was in PNG when this video posted, stuck in hotel for quarantine. People of PNG are very friendly and nice.
My sister was born in Port Moresby in 1976. We lived from 1974-1987 on the other side of the island, in the Digul area in Papua, where my father was a missionary. We flew a lot with the MAF-organisation. Good feelings when I see your flight's. 🙂 God Bless.
I'm not a pilot, but I'm a bit of a nervous passenger when it comes to flying. Videos like this make me feel more confident when I see the skill, professionalism, planning, procedures and technology that goes into getting a plane safely from A to B.
Same! I actually think I'm overcoming my fear of flying by watching videos like these.
well said. and ive found the more you do it, the easier it gets.
The way this planet is going, it’s safe to fly.
i was just thinking the same thing
@@fingazblank Same to me
Watching this is so therapeutic for some reason...
Remedy against stupidity
From Melbourne. God bless you man. I was a kid back in about 1962 when my parents took me to an MAF convention in Sydney, where we met pilots and saw the planes. Later as an adult, I started to learn to fly in a Cessna. I then offered my youngest (teenage) son a flight with an instructor, to see if he liked it. When he landed, he had such a smile. Now at just 30, he just made Captain on American Airlines, he lives in the USA now. Great work on the videos too, by the way. So professionally put together.
Man, this is a way better experience for a pilot than flying commercial! You are one with your airplane and the environment.
Hmm, he is flying commercial
Hey dude, I’m sitting drinking a vodka in my sofa, I know nothing about flying and I’m 7 mins into this vid and it just seems really exciting to watch.. so I’m gonna watch it all! Thanks for the upload!
Gg king. Doing the pandemic properly.
hahahaha me too, just chilling having a beer watching this. Its really interesting.
LOL THE SAME THING... lol.
Drinking some whiskey and cooking a tri tip roast while watching here.
@@dictator420 how did the roast go??
Those life vests will only be “stupid” until that fan in front of you stops beyond gliding distance of land.
So true
@@MissionaryBushPilot Hello based on this video you just got a new sub!
That fan is the cooling fan. Switch it off in flight and you start sweating.
@@deltachanger714 Nah, that`s a plane not a sub!
Generally ditching is fatal. So yeah. Stupid lifevest.
After flying a plane solo and looking at all the panels and screens and instruments, I bet when you get in a car and look at the analog speedo, it’s like going back 100’years
I love hearing the Aussie ATC. They are always so cheery.
Its like watching harry potter movies for me.
@@thrustasymcomp9145 Didn't realise Harry Potter was Australian.
@@jonjohnson2844 did i said Harry Potter was Australian? Its not your fault if u dont get it. Even Qantas pilot said “say again” in Melbourne Center.
@@thrustasymcomp9145 I have no idea I've never read or seen it
@@jonjohnson2844 its okay
Rewatching this video remember during the COVID pandemic had some free time and was binge watching all your videos this one for some reason was memorable to me good job 👍
A special thank you Ryan for this awesome account. I've just re-read my father's account of flying a 2-man Vultee Vengeance from Cooktown to Moresby in 1943. During a heavy storm the single engine emitted a loud explosion and shot flames down both sides of the fuselage. He tapped out a mayday but had no response. Thankfully the engine recovered (or I guess I wouldn't be writing this). I'm only sad that he's no longer around to enjoy your vlogs as I do. Bless you mate!
I love that the Cairns fella says "G'day". 🇦🇺
Your flight videos are literally food for my husband’s soul. He has loved airplanes since he was a toddler.
My brother in law purchased a preloved, single engine plane in Germany and flew it back to Australia with a mate, i thought that was impressive too.
That is a big effort , what a trip though
Lovely to see this flight from Port Moresby International Airport . I lived in Boroko and went to School there and knew Port Moresby well. It must have changed so much as I was there 65 years ago!! First Boeing 707 came there...but we had gone on propellor. Incredibly beautiful Mountains and valleys.
This has to be the ultimate pilot vlogger channel. Loved the work in the wind landing in Oz.
I loved the calmness of the Ground ATC in Papua New Guinea, absolutely no need for 30000 words a minute transmissions.
In a small airport like that, everything is very simple. If it's a major airport like dubai with 2 or more operational runways at a time and millions of taxiways, 30000 words are required to tell the pilot where to go.
Were you really expecting them to be hastily? Compared to a very busy airport
Great vid. You are probably doing better in PNG doing what you are. Than 80 % of the world's pilots. They probably would love to do what you are doing .
wow...the thought of this transcontinental solo flight pumps up my adrenaline. So many ifs and buts...but still the spirit of adventure overcomes all else
This was not a transcontinental flight.
So much respect for our missionaries. To add to that solo flight! God bless and keep you!
“Squawk 7246, mate”.....”Ok, I’m in Australia...”
The professionalism that goes into flying a plane is incredible. But how many people never had experience in the plane that brought it down safely?
To me, as a noob, this cockpit always looks way to modern for such a small plane. ^^
Glass cockpit
when you're flying IFR there's no such thing as too modern, the more situational awareness you have the better
From the outside the style of the plane reminds me of older style aircraft with dials and gauges, not computer screens and advanced systems like auto pilot. It's great that this plane has them. Looks a very sturdy aircraft. I looked it up, Kodiak 100, very nice.
Glad KZhead’s random recommends landed me here. This is so cool.
Being that you are American, I'm very impressed with your pronunciation of Brisbane and Cairns. Bewdy mate! Well done.
My last name is cairns
Your videos are so comprehensive and informative. You are an awesome guy. Thank you so very much for your videos!!!
First time viewer; I know nothing about flying other than it usually involves an airplane. Your descriptions of what you're doing and why you're doing it are great. I'm sure that the more I watch the more I'll understand. Keep on keepin' on.
Being a simmer for 25 years and thinking I could handle the instruments after a few hours instruction - it's amazing how much extra there is to consider. ATC suddenly changing the flight plan would just put me in a corridor of confusion.
"Checklists? We don't need no stinking checklists?" If we could only teach the younger generation the value of good checklists! Thanks, Ryan for the great video and for restoring my faith in Pilots using checklists! Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!
If I don't used checklists, I forget a lot of stuff.
This is little controversal topic. Checklists are important, but I have seen flight schools, where they want the students on simple primary trainers (e.g., 152's) to learn the checklists by memory (flow checks), and don't allow the use of written checklists. The reason is that in a busy VFR airspace, traffic everywhere, no autopilot, summer turbulence etc you simply won't have time to read up on a checklist. Written checklists are for more complex airplanes, like the Kodiac.
@@rnzoli As a student pilot, my own philosophy on this is learn them by heart as well as I can in case of an emergency, but still use the written checklists whenever possible because it won't ever forget an item - unlike me.
@@arthurvilain7270 everyone forgets. Some people even skip items on a paper checklist. We are humans. What is really important to do your to-do list first from memory, and only use the checklist afterwards. I can see some people mixing up the concept and use the written checklist item to remember what to do. This is wrong. The checklist is to check that all critical steps are done, not a guidance on what to do. Checklist effectiveness is reduced when used as to-do lists (no double security). .
i prefer siri or jarvis do it for me.....like mechwarriors......"reactor online,sensors online,weapons online.all systems nominal" i know planes are a pretty fundamental technology invented over 100 years ago,airflow under wings create lift.......but we are stepping into the 21s century where drones can carry humans now and fly at crazy vectors.....so should the tech..... also the more complicated something is the more likely people are going to die,iv watched 11 seasons of air crash investigation......even though the solution is obvious and right in front of them,people forget things easily when the plane is banking at a 30 degree angle and falling at the rate of 1000 ft per 3 seconds.....or they get confused when some freak weather phenom occurs and they dont realise they arent where they are...... in fact i want an ipad with just a few buttons on it......and an a,i, thats smart enough to know whats going on......"sir ur airspeed is dangerously low!!!!!!stop pushing on the throttle and pulling on the stick at the same time in a storm!!!!!there is not enough power to climb u retard!!!!!" "warning!!!!!!!ground proximity warning!!!!!pull the fark up now before u crash into the side of the mountain!!!!!" "sir would u like me to take over the plane and level it out cause its in a uncontrollable spin?" and instead of pilots taking 4 minutes each time to go over the checklist because of enginer flameout......"siri restart goddam engine sequence now!!!!!!u hear me????sonofabytch!!!!!!!"
I AM A AVIATION LOVER, I AM BRAZILIAN, I AM ENJOYING YOUR TEACHINGS, CONGRATULATIONS
A single-engine aircraft for any distance over the ocean would be a bit nerve-wracking for me!
Good to know that a single engine propeller airplane can fly over the ocean for over 3 hours. I did enjoy watching you fly for this trip.
"It's about 400 miles, not exactly sure" This is how I sound when talking to my CFI about my first x country.
Nice one, Ryan. Memories....did heli training out of Cairns in the 90's. Thanks. Cheers, Eric.
Man I just light up every time I see a video from you! You land in some scary places but you are certainly a very skilled pilot. Stay safe and thank you for letting ride along on some of the most scenic flights I have ever witnessed. Thank you and God bless you for the work you are doing to help spread the good word!
Nice video, interesting to see the pilot on oxygen at 18,000'. I did my PPL attempt in South Africa between 2007 and 2009 (80h of C172 @ FAGM). I still fly the sim. I think bush flying is more exciting than the big jets. This video inspired me to recreate this flight!
Dude you are so precise when you fly its ridiculous !!!! Amazing...
Thanks for the great content. Welcome to Australia....your always welcome.
Thank you. This is very informative-esp. regarding international travel and ATC.
I clicked on this because it's about my country and planes. Also you say Australia almost like an Aussie. Love it 🇦🇺
Absolutely Loved this vidclip.... Even as a 'Non-Pilot' it has given me Great insight as to just what goes on throughout and during the flight, Take-off to Land .... Very best to You and yours from Christchurch, NZ
You make that landing look so very easy! Love to watch, thank you for all you do and for taking the time to share
Utterly fascinating. Well done. Thanks for taking the time.
You are very welcome in Australia at at time Ryan. Good man.
Excellent flying, enjoyed seeing and hearing how its done.
Years ago, on Christmas Island (Kiribati) I met a retired commercial pilot who had moved into delivering aircraft. He was transporting a twin-engine from California to Australia. His current leg had him flying from Honolulu to Christmas to refuel, then onward. Looonng over water in a small plane. I asked him how he did it. "Easy," he replied. "I leave Hawaii, set the autopilot, and go to sleep." Now that's a confident pilot.
great seeing a detailed approach into cairns like this, used to do a few flight lessons around there, the 15 approach is my favourite
Nice change up, Ryan. I love Australia and interesting to see a flight into that country. Excellent, as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!
On this day 8 years ago, after backpacking in PNG for 2full months, I flew POM - CNS, reaching Australia for the very first time. Such an adventure at that time! Thank you!
Oh wow!
Man, I’m waiting for when stuff like that will be possible again.
I like that little cheat sheet you had there. Taking the time to put one of those together saves a lot of digging around and eyes off your instruments and the sky!
Seeing how I’ll never get back in the air, I enjoy your videos even more...Safe travels & Godspeed sir. What a view.
Balls of steel Ryan! That's a loooong day with a high workload for your approach.
Ryan glad you have an O2 level meter. Useful to verify if you ever in fact ever pick up COVID as lower O2 levels are often the first sign. I bring one with me on trips... Statistically though at your age highly unlikely you would be seriously stricken. Fantastic job Ryan ... Continued Blessings to you and yours on your mission, which will no doubt yield much for the Kingdom!
Up in the Air. Looking out the Window. I love it.
I absolutely Love your videos! The way you describe everything that you do in such detail is fantastic, and that scenery! Looking forward to enjoying flight through you! Hugs!
You’re an extraordinary pilot & a wonderful educator.
Mate congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers well done. And I can’t emphasise the importance of checklists as they have saved me more than once from potentially embarrassing moments due to rushing. Excellent content as usual. Thx mate 👍
Thanks for the flight Ryan l did enjoy it, l felt that l was with you in the plane, hope you arrive safely on each flight.
I absolutely love to watch you on these videos. It is so fascinating and I admire your knowledge and confidence
This was a very interesting and informative video. I admire your use of checklists and attention to details. You set a great example for all pilots to follow. Thanks for all the hard work you put into making these excellent videos. Your typical week must be fly/edit, fly/edit, fly/edit....
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed this one Ryan, brought back fond memories of a six week Oz holiday we did a few years ago, stopping off in Cairns for a week. Did a bunch of things including the outer Barrier Reef pontoon thing, Daintree rainforest, Karunda etc. Definitely a few bucket list items for us and a wee change from our braw but dreich Glasgow, Scotland. Hopefully we all get over this crap situation and we can all get back to more travel. In the meantime, keep those videos coming!
very cool. Cairns area is a really cool place to visit
Thanks for letting us come along
Great video. Reminded me of my days on the RAF C-130 fleet oceanic. Thank you
Congratulations Ryan for 100,000. I am one of your first Subscribers and have been dropping your channel everywhere. What a way to celebrate - an international flight. Stay human and real as the numbers grow. Much respect.
Man, thanks so much for the support and help. I really appreciate it!
Interesting to see POM again. Last there in January. I've got a lot of work piling up in PNG that might mean returning for next month.
You have found an awesome way to fight the long lonely flights by giving us a very entertaining inside look into what you do. You my friend are God sent, hence why you spend your days soaring through the heavens. Great stuff man always looking forward to your next vid...
Loved the video. Great to hear some more and different ATC to the regular PNG.
LOL. Squawk? He's actually going to hit some controlled airspace!
absolutely love hearing the Australian accent over the radio
Julia Gregory what accent?👍😉
@@stephenfraser2521 🤣
What a STUD! God bless MAF and God bless you my brother!
WOW, I really enjoyed this one. I read so many inspiring books about MAF, Nat Saint etc AND, Did my PPL out of Cairns International in a C-152. A few more houses in the Norther Beaches but Boy-O-Boy did it bring back memories. Thanks for sharing :-)
Welcome to Australia! Sorry you can’t even use the toilet though! That’s a rough way to treat a visitor.
You’d think the could rustle-up a portapotty for the ramp - but I’m uncertain that would actually be ‘better’ treatment for international visitors. Actually do Aussies rustle-up anything?
@@georgemegaw2925 Yep, commonly used terminology around these parts. Might rustle up some breakfast and another coffee actually.
We don't want that virus brother.
@@geoffj3191 Don't want a healthy economy and social fabric either I guess..
@@turbofan450 There's time for that. We've just about got the virus sorted, now on with living.
Flying into my home town. Great approach along the mountains.
Me too!
Had very good friend who is Chief pilot for MAF, used to fly 206 and now C208. Did couple of flights with him( was aspiring to become missionary pilot) but the Lord (family politics had other plans for me). But you are such positive energetic guy and you can light up my classroom 😊
Beautiful to watch! Explanation systems etc. I only have my fresh breeze paramotor/trike, enjoying between 120-400 meters in Holland. Flying is amazing! !
One my favourite complete flights ever. Thank you for your time and dedication!! Sharing with my sister. We both worked at airport of Barcelona as platform marshalls (yellow cars) long ago. I always wanted to become ATCO in Spain, where I tried twice and almost succeeded, and in the UK twice again, and almost succeeded too. Totally enjoyed this vid and wish I had dedicated my efforts to become a pilot. Best regards.
Thx for watching
Welcome to Australia; great flight! Re the pulse-ox, see if it’s any better on the ring finger of your non-dominant hand (thinner skin than dominant hand / pointer finger), also make sure your hand is fairly still and below the level of your heart when measuring e.g rest it on your leg awhile and then just move your hand a bit to read it rather than wave your hand about...there are a few factors that affect the reading...hard to compare apples with apples but...don’t let it get below 90% (read about oxy-haemoglobin dissociation curve). Hope you had a smooth trip home.
I flew this in FS2020 this morning, took 2:46, cruising at FL200. Although I had to turn off live weather as I had huge thunderstorms. Thanks for the video, really cool.
Really enjoyed that flight with you, I completed my private pilot training in CNS and have shot that approach quite a few times. Keep your vlogs coming!
Welcome to Australia mate ! Shame you couldn't see the sights in Cairns. Wonderful part of the world.
That life vest is stupid...until you find yourself bobbing around in the water...
That was a fun something different. Thanks for sharing.
Missionary bush pilot flying an ILS? Now i've seen it all
That runway must look like a giant shopping centre parking lot to him!
It's expected in the bush!!!
Don't fall asleep while landing
Really enjoyed the trip. Always wanted to go to Cairns🙃. Professionally done Ryan
Thanks for the ride-along! Interesting flight! These are difficult times. Cheers from CYVR.
I love your videos Ryan. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
As much as I love the bush stuff, it's cool that you get to do different flights as well. Change of scenery can be good for ya. Congrats on getting 100k subs, that's huge!
The little toggle switch checklist box on the glare shield is a really nice concept, never seen anything quite like that!
Isn't it great! Is it connected to anything - or does it just act as a physical checklist?
I guess being a single pilot operations it is a good remainder
Ahh my beautiful home town of Cairns. Love that city
That was an awesome video, Ryan. Your videos are always like a tutorial. I never stop learning from them. Thank You.
Ryan you are braver than me...I flew a single to Bermuda in the 80s almost regretted it! Fly prepared for the worst...expect the best.
turboprop > piston
Welcome "mate".....to downunder. I worked at Melbourne airport Tullamarine, and your one guy I love to meet.
I've never been down to Melbourne before
Thank you for flying me from PNG to Australia. It was an awesome flight
Wow such talent you have not only in flying but video editing skills as well! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
I really enjoyed that flight! It was great to see you handling this trip compared to all the others you normally do. As a private pilot in Melbourne I really enjoy following your trips whilst we are enduring the lockdown in Victoria.
I always spend time trying to see what other aircraft are parked near you....old habits die hard methinks!
Okaying
thanks, Ryan for a very interesgting, hope your return journey goes well.
Thanks. Really enjoyed the trip. Keep Safe.
I loved that Ryan. Really different from mountain dodging around PNG. It was so interesingt to follow a short international hop, take off to landing. Thanks bro. Oh and, it's not that childish to laugh at funny words, we all do it, and i'm 56 years old and still giggle at silly things like that.
Well you can’t trust someone who doesn’t laugh at immature stuff. Lol
Agree with you Graham. That was soooo nice. Wish I was in the right seat...wait, there was no right seat.
We are all children. Some just had more cakes than the others.
Glad you enjoyed it!
especially a guy 😂