Deadliest Roads | Colombia: Pilots of the Amazon | Free Documentary
World's Most Dangerous Roads: Deadliest Journeys in Colombia 2009
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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 ‘Dicing with Death’ series, exploring the lengths people go to to change their lives.
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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: kzhead.info/sun/fKajlrqignWKpmw/bejne.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.
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@@amateurchess5889 it's not his, he took it from others.
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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!!!
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.
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
@@JMR600. 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.
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".
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
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.
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
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 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..
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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
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
From Kenya 🇰🇪 I love documentaries from this channel..well documented
Hakuna matata
@@johnmwangi8706 gutire matata
well documented documentaries
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
The right voice. The right words and images. No wonder I saw it 3 times over the years. Undiminished pleasure.
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...
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.
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.
"He meticulously checks everything before takeoff..." As the Captain turns on the erratic windshield wiper. One more reason to love British HumoUr.
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
"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.
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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.
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.
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 .
Kudos to these unsung heroes (the pilots).
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.
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..
Rahul and Maria you are the 100% real pilots. Salute you guys.
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. 🙏🥰
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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.
The real hero of this documentary is the narrator, i love the way he change his voice everytime narrated different people😂😂
"Free Documentary"..This video has got to be one of the best videos that I've viewed over the years on KZhead!!! 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
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
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
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
This is the best "Deadlist Roads" best episode so far.
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😃✌️
These guys are the true pilots not these modern guys who simply punch in destination and the plane flies itself literary all the way, their job is to be witnesses of a self flying plane... Respect for these guys. Much respect yo filming crew, they have real balls of steel to film this documentary. Excellent Job
Waking up at 12am just to watch this documentary in full interest and enthusiasm is enough to explain the quality of the content
KZhead Premium + Free Documentary = Great experience watching!!!
You never disappoint me everytime I clicked Free Documentary's Deadliest roads. Seems I'm addicted to this channel
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...
Best Aviation documentary in 2021 🙏✈️
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
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
Huge respect for these pilots, specially DC 3
This episode on pilots of amazon is made with heart. Once again the real stars are the Camera Crew for capturing wonderful visuals.
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.
Could never imagine a childhood with so much greenery and getting to run behind an aircraft. They r really blessed
Always in time, Sundays after lunch 👌👍
I admired the courageous of these pilot's risking their lives constantly.
The voice of the narrator is so impressive. I like such kinds of documentary films
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.
I had my doubts about the title but having seen the way they repair the plane the title makes sense now.
I'm from Belize central America & i love this!!✌🙏🌎😇
That's insane. That beautiful old plane should have been in a museum.🤩
Since childhood, i always wanted to be a pilot and ended up a videographer who captured a flying aeroplane
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.
This is one great documentary 👍🏽. Much respect too, to the aviators; these are the 'REAL PILOTS', handling it hands-on, raw-as-is! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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.
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
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.
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.
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.🎉
Jay hindu Jay shree ram
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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.
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.
"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.
I love how Raul casually says if he gets the landing wrong,they'll crash and it's next to a ravine.
Love from INDIA,it's my most favorite KZhead channel,upload more documentary😊🙏
Are you malayali?
@@rockynath5414 no bro I'm Bengali,and u?
What u call Haryana people?? Haryanashti?
@@romella_karmey what is your point?
@@kundansarkar6465 no just asking
The camera crew who film these documentaries have the biggest balls of steel.
Respect! For the legendary DC3 an the people of Colombia 🇨🇴
Its Absolutely an Adventure in its self imagine those mechanics and pilots 🤔🤔🤔 flying in those risky Aeroplanes and runways these are the kind of heroes the world Needs 👍👍🔥🔥 hands down .Watching from kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪
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.
“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
Next time I go to complain about my job I’ll remember this video and what some people have to go thru to live. Amazing.
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 !
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!
Wow ! what an interesting episode. Thanks !
Capt.Raul looks so calm with all the uncertainty around him. Awesome guy
Raoul deserves a raise and pension. I'm in awe of these pilots and mechanics.
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.
Outstanding!!! Pulls at my heart after years flying DC-3s,,,over 3 decades ago...real life.
Beautiful and resourceful, hard working people of Colombia. We salute them. From Mumbai, India.
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 an awesome video - I enjoyed every minute of it - thnx' for upload - greetings from Philippines
Those dc3s...classic...love the old school props. Respect to all who still fly and maintain them!
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.
Love these, thank you guys so much!
Thank YOU for taking the time to let us know. Truly appreciated 🥰
God bless my beautyfull country🇨🇴
The are old pilots and there are bold pilots. Rarely do the two meet. Bravissimo!
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 loved these documentaries and the best part is that they are free
Addicted! I congratulate myself. I watched all documentary. Spent lockdown amazingly. Thanks for this new documentary 🙏🙏🙏
As always, it is our pleasure and happy you enjoyed! Stay safe!
@@FreeDocumentary ❤️thanks for the reply. Cherished
SOLID DOCUMENTARY KEEPSAFE AS ALWAYS EVERYONE GODBLESS
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 narrator sheds some light on what they call telling a story and narrating a story
Great content, informative and well presented. Hats off to these pilots and crews!
Estaba un documentariò estupendo. Gracias a l'equipo de camaras y compañeros.