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.
Very few are the Porter strips that have windsocks. Smoke is usually a good poor man's windsock. Luckily Papuans are almost always burning something haha
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,
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.
Hey Peter! I've done some flying in backcountry NZ in the southern island on a C185. Absolutely loved it. Would be amazing to do Ag flying in such a beautiful land. Thanks for your message, keep well!
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.
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
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 🤙
@@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!
@@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!
Not many pilots have had the joy of flying a Porter. I was lucky enough to own and fly one. These are the most amazing airplanes in the world. I’ll always look back at the memories with a smile😊. S/N 2040 N3608R
Thanks for sharing! Indeed the Porters are the most amazing and well suited machines for this kinda flying. You are a lucky guy to have own one! Where you running her on a drop zone? Cheers 🍻
Hi David Lee, the name David Williams does not ring a bell right now. I went in and out of 20 alternate only to repair a grounded airplane.Never stayed overnight. The same at 272, in with the 1st airplane and out with the last back to Vientiane. In Luang Prabang, I stayed there for 3 years. Nice place to visit
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.
“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.
Brother, you got some mad piloting skills there. I would love to know a little bit more about the aircraft you’re flying. So have you made a video about the type of aircraft you’re flying?
@@APilotsHome well keep up the videos. I am a pilot in the US: love my job, but there is true freedom and skill displayed in your work and you get to experience a side of aviation most will never know. Fly safe!
I was surprised that the plane landed on a small slope in the mountains. I am amazed at the skill of the pilots and admire them. I am watching this wonderful video in Japan.
Pure flying visuals, no theatrics. As a pilot, I can feel myself in his seat. Thanks.
The skill to land safely and depart from that location is nothing less than highest level !
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!
Taking off seems a lot easier.
Naa its easy
No worries there M8, you'd started to work at 150 mts😅
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
It's indeed the event of the day!
The Porter is the "GOAT" !
The _mighty mighty_ Pilatus Porter PC-6 ! Great video, Dude.
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.
You forgot the CAS pilots
@@rolandlustenberger5249 Yes definitely the CAS pilots too! i.e. - The late Dave Khouba.
Heroin is one helluva drug
Interesting that you mentioned David Kouba. I have been working with him in Laos
@@rolandlustenberger5249 That is wonderful. In what capacity?
What a great job!
Beats the heck out of working at Walmart.
Thats some real flying. Wonderfull skills. 😍
Thank you kindly!
the best job in the world!!!
Nice aeroplane and nice flying. LOVE the Porter. That long nose! Is because engine so light. STOL. CAVU skies!
Gorgeous... u Just did a Hollywood movie righ there bro! Cheers
Thanks Nelson! Really appreciate your feedback. It motivates me to do more. Cheers!
Superb flying.
Thank you Nimrod!
Beautiful! Bless you for supporting these people in such a rugged area of the world.
Very surprised theres no windsock. Nice video
Very few are the Porter strips that have windsocks. Smoke is usually a good poor man's windsock. Luckily Papuans are almost always burning something haha
Great video and even better pilotage.
Thanks so much 👍🙏 cheers!
So familiar. Thanks.
Pleasure Ron!
Such beauty..... Thank you for taking us along. May all your journeys be as beautiful and safe as this one.
Thanks so much Patrick. Really appreciate your words 🙏
Just beautiful country...privilege to be a pilot there...God bless you....❤
Beautiful video!
Thank you!
Mind, Mountain, Machine. Master mountain Pilot. Thanks for taking the time to share your unique skills my friend and God bless You all.
Thanks so much Space1Commander! Really appreciate your words 🙏 GBY too!
☕here u go.Pls help yourself. Great video btw
Very nicely done! Best online coffee I've ever had! 😂 Cheers Terry!
Great job, great pilot, great plane. I'd have another pint of this porter!'
Astonishingly beautiful! Well filmed, good music, and excellent execution! You’d make a good carrier pilot.
Andre!!! epic dude you're killing it
Yooo bro! Miss ya!
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,
Thank you so much Mark. Really appreciate your words 🙏😊
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.
Thanks so much Edward. I'm happy that my videos are able to transmit that to you. There will be more coming 🙏
unreal - and that lady was singing exactly what I was thinking - uncanny!
Very skillful pilot ❤
My Father had Rowley Aviation in Canterbury NZ and you'd make a great Ag pilot!
Hey Peter! I've done some flying in backcountry NZ in the southern island on a C185. Absolutely loved it. Would be amazing to do Ag flying in such a beautiful land. Thanks for your message, keep well!
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.
Thanks so much John! Appreciate your words so much 🙏
Your music gives me vibes. Nice work!
That was cool. No nonsense jabbering. Just cool singing and beautiful scenery. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Your comment motivates me to do more. Appreciate it 🙏👍 cheers!
Well worth watching! Thanks!
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
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 🤙
@@bryanreeme8584 You’re welcome, I’d do it all over again. Wilber
@@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!
@@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!
Haha,thank you,,500 hrs in them u said,,I assumed piloting!!
smooth, just flew it right on there
You can landing to the kitchen table with Pilatus Porter!
Thanks for the vid. Love that aircraft. Amazing place.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great job! Not much margin for error there. That place looks spectacular. It must be great flying there every day.
Hey Donald. Thank you! I never get bored!
Thank you for your service capf. Much respect. Jesus bless you. safe fligth
Not many pilots have had the joy of flying a Porter. I was lucky enough to own and fly one. These are the most amazing airplanes in the world. I’ll always look back at the memories with a smile😊. S/N 2040 N3608R
Thanks for sharing! Indeed the Porters are the most amazing and well suited machines for this kinda flying. You are a lucky guy to have own one! Where you running her on a drop zone? Cheers 🍻
Bless you brother for what you do to help supply these villages...
Total respect for trhe pilot.
Cool one mate
Thank you abang! I didn't know you had a channel. Subscribed :)))
@@APilotsHome haha still amateur brother
Great!
Hi David Lee, the name David Williams does not ring a bell right now. I went in and out of 20 alternate only to repair a grounded airplane.Never stayed overnight. The same at 272, in with the 1st airplane and out with the last back to Vientiane.
In Luang Prabang, I stayed there for 3 years. Nice place to visit
Too great video. Love from Vietnam!
Excellent pilot work!
What a wonderful video! Great work. Many Happy Landings, Always!
Wow so beautiful!
Stunning video
Love the music.
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.....
“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 👍🏼
Beautiful videos! Subscribed.
Thanks Lord Jesus For This Land. I Hope Blessing This Land. West Papua!
Fabulous scenery! Great flying (landing)!
awesome flying :) All the best. Be safe
Thanks so much Henderson!
Superfilm, thx.
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 🇮🇩
Thank you for your words Gabrian 🙏 Salam
De Maceió Alagoas nordeste do Brasil 🇧🇷 sempre acompanho os seus videos
Muito obrigado António! Um forte abraço vindo da Papua 🙏🤙
Well done .... ❤. Music is soothing , camera and skill in this mountain terrain amazing
When the aircraft next returns to this airstrip, would the pilot please bring a few pairs of sandals?
Haha why's that? 🤣
Beautifully done! Makes me want to land on a mountain!
What a treat of a video. Made my day. Life is awesome.
Other than the unusual music, great video
keep dropping these vids mate ,your living my dream thanx.👍
Will do👍 Thanks so much 🙏
Juste magnifique, la VRAIE, la VERITABLE aviation.
Brother, you got some mad piloting skills there. I would love to know a little bit more about the aircraft you’re flying. So have you made a video about the type of aircraft you’re flying?
Stunning! You got to love what you are doing!
Cool vid mate, thanks 👌
What a well made film, beautiful shots, excellent flying.
Thanks so much for that!
Thanks from India for this humanitarian service.
Thanks to your flying skills which bring civilization to some of the remotest locations on the planet.
beatiful nature, great & nice flight
So beautiful!
Simply gorgeous.
Pilot killer stuff…
Hopefully less and less often!
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.
Thank you for what you do ! GOD Bless .
God bless you too 🙏
This is actual flying.
Epic ending with great choose of music and image composition. Awesome!
Thanks so much 🙏 really appreciate your words
Great flying. Super video and love the sound track👍👍👍👍👍
Beautiful country, reminds me of my day's flying in P.N.G. Great memories.
Thanks for sharing! Cheers
I’m in awe of your flying. Big thanks for the video.
Thank so much! Really appreciate your feedback 🙏 cheers!
@@APilotsHome well keep up the videos. I am a pilot in the US: love my job, but there is true freedom and skill displayed in your work and you get to experience a side of aviation most will never know. Fly safe!
Will do! Safe flying GRB. My dream is to move to the US one day! Thanks again for your kind messages 🙏👍
Epic flight Sir into such remote country, thank you for your time
Great pleasure Blair. Thanks for your comment!
Amazing.
Thanx for the memories and a great musical score. A nice approach and landing too.
Simply love ❤your videos from Buffalo New York USA 🇺🇸
love your music , so soothing and relaxing
Maravilhoso Deus abençoe
twin departure flight
I’m curious about the saxo instrument, will u share the title? Love it!!!!
Sure thing, will share it in the description 🙏
Super, thanks… wait for the next great videos soon!!!
Excellent video. Awesome piloting skills. Hats off to you.
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Charles 🙏👍 cheers man!
I was surprised that the plane landed on a small slope in the mountains. I am amazed at the skill of the pilots and admire them. I am watching this wonderful video in Japan.
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
@@APilotsHome I am looking forward to the next video work.
Holey moley that introduction is like a soothing dream.
Thanks Knut! Means a lot coming from you!