HOW I BECAME A BUSH PILOT in Papua New Guinea
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Find out why I am a missionary bush pilot in PNG, and how I became a bush pilot in this episode.
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Not a Christian but I enjoy your channel and applaud the work your organization does to help native communities. Keep the great content coming!
I'm an atheist/agnostic and can completely get behind your work despite your religious motivations; you have a job where you're making a real difference to the lives of those you interact with.
Love your channel and videos, safe flying Ryan 😁
He's helping change lives for eternity.
Good on you mate, keep doing what you want to do as it’s your life and you can’t get much more satisfaction than helping others. 👍😀
Well said
It is better to help them to the level they can help themself. Otherwise it is an endless wheel.
When you love your job you will never “WORK” a day in your life! Great job Ryan and god bless.
No doubt!
I love how I watched a more current video (2023/24) and asked you how you got into this work, and where you were in the world and then this video pops up.. God bless you in all you do..
I fly a 1969 Piper Arrow & have been flying for 50 years. I enjoy your videos. You do a great job. I send some of your videos to my son who is working on his private certificate. He wants to be a missionary priest who is able to fly into remote areas.
That takeoff runway is rough!
I enjoyed the non-aviation information, nice balance and well-explained. TY.
You may well be aware of the old saying that has it that there only three types of expatriates in PNG (or indeed the South Pacific) - Missionaries, Mercenaries or Misfits. Those who are there with the purpose to help; those who simply wish to make money and those who are (usually) escaping from the "real world". I was really pleased to ascertain from your warm attitude to the PNG people that you fell into the first group. But as it entirely your business I made no comment. Your story today now empowers me to comment. How wonderful it is to have a sense of purpose, and deliver for others. I salute you. I am not a fan of organised religion but there has been a lot of great humanitarian work done. The legacy of the quick conversion from original beliefs to Christianity is not without issues but I salute what you do when so many of us get no farther than a keyboard. PNG is on rapid path of change ,I hope that many will be able to take the best of scripture and practice and forge their own unique path in the world.
Wow great video took me back 40 yrs spent 10 yrs as a mechanic come sawmiller etc etc missionary. 3yrs Wewak 7yrs Anguganak all our flying with MAF.
Loved watching that circuit over the beach bought back great memories. Safe flying keep up the great work. 👍
Well done MBP, respect and well done. A man above men.
I mean, your name is Missionary Bush Pilot lol, what did people expect? I'm not a believer in higher powers, but I believe people should believe in what makes them happy and share that if it makes them feel purposeful. Enjoy your life and keep it up. I enjoy the aviation sir!
I agree completely with this comment, always allow people to do what they want/like/love, as long as no one gets hurt , Helping people is a great cause. and yes ,if you love what you do, you will not HAVE TO work, you are HAPPY to work.
@@patrickmaartense7772 if you only define "hurt" as physical harm then you have a very narrow view of the world
@@LuckyLeprechaun100 no i do not, you can hurt people by all other means.
@@LuckyLeprechaun100 I wouldn't be so critical of comments of others as many people aren't going to give an in depth explanation for every part of their comment to keep their comment brief.
I appreciate you telling us more about the missionary aspect of your flying job.
My pleasure!
Man, I love you more and more every day! Ok, “you might agree with that, you might disagree with that, I really don’t care” is one those moments where I perked up and then laughed because as I get to know you better I’m earning more about you and it’s awesome. I used to be an atheist and I won’t get into reasons why I changed but I did. Anyway I just want you to know that over the last week or so I’ve been binge-watching all your stuff. It’s fantastic! I haven’t even finished watching this video yet I just had to make a comment when I heard you say that lol… Thanks man!
-Eyan
….. nice name by the way 😉
Ryan - Your professionalism shines/21-century technology working for those in need. Delighted to see no COVID issues, unlike the USA.
So cool. Learning all the little things you do like the fuel guy at the end.
When I lived in New Zealand I worked in a sawmill with a guy from PNG. He carved me a little statue of Mary holding baby Jesus out of one of our chunky big crayons. Such a cool lad. Biggest smile you've ever seen. Thanks for sharing Ryan.
Great channel. Flying an airliner actually brings real happiness and purpose. Me in the UK, my Mum in Spain, my Dad passes out and I can be with them in hours and make medical arrangements which saved him - all this in a 1st world country. As a person, airliner flying has made me happier and better seeing the world. But great work, regardless if you’re Christian or not. Personally I believe in my own higher power.
Ryan, my interest in Aviation started with mission aviation while I was growing up in Kenya. I have no problems with you explaining why you are doing what you are doing!
Thanks Michael
Thats a Fighter pilot sound 4:26 lol 😎
Gotta love how this looks so much like real life
microsoft really did a good job.
What? Lmao
LOL!
Lmaoooooo
Bahahahahaha. While it does look like a Microsoft sim at times, I'm pretty sure this is real life. Lol.
Ha Ha for the trick with prop noise to call the fuel guy! :D
Everyone has a place in the ministry. You are just as important as an on the ground missionary. God Bless and keep going. Love how you let us fly with you, so much fun to watch.
I love watching your channel even though I am not a pilot. Not only are your videos very educational about flying, but the scenery is outstanding! With the added story on how you became a missionary bush pilot, today’s video is by far my favorite. I love your heart and admire your determination to find a career that aligns with God’s calling in your life.
I second all of that.
Amen to that!
Appreciated this video very much. Thanks. I had the privilege of flying with Paul Dye in the Darien many many years ago. 185 w/ STOL. From Panama City out to the Village of Pucaro. Life changing experience.
PERFECT LANDING. YOU ARE VERY GOOD PILOT.
We should crowdsource a canned air-horn you can stick out of the window to honk at the dog. 😉
I'm not sure that would be any more effective than a jet engine...
Could use for fuel guy too.
If the locals would just scare off the dog like they are supposed to rather than just look at it, it wouldn't be a problem, but yeah......
I’ve always said that planes should have horns
Lol.. totally
I don't mean to be unkind. Your professionalism is beyond reproach. I have followed quite a few of your videos but the start of every video is like a "Previously on......" TV show. The engine start and the pre-take off checklist are pretty well engrained in the minds of anyone that has seen any previous ten.
Other than that the precision flying into challenging airports is superb. Thank you for that.
I realise that the beginning is a bit repetitive, but 85% of my views are from.non subscribers, so I do it for them.
Thank you so much Ryan for sharing the story of how you became a bush pilot. You're truly sanctifying your work! God bless :)
Ryan
I graduated college on an aviation program with the intention of doing exactly what you are doing. Unfortunately I graduated at a time when our economy was down and I couldn’t get the 250 more hours I needed to go into the field. As it turned out it was for the best for me as we had illness in my family that would have required me to come home after only a year or two. I took a job “temporarily” as an air traffic controller, and 30 years later I retired.
I thank you for your videos, it lets me know that my desire was for a very necessary service, and I do live somewhat vicariously through your flights.
God bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching.
Ryan, thanks for giving details about the landscape and history of the areas.
Good for you, you've found your calling. Not every one does. Imagine flying in a class B airspace most of the time? You are truly flying where you are. Looking forward to that '360 cam! Great video as always.
Thanks. The 360 cam is coming soon to a vlog. I started using them about a week ago.
Looking forward for the filters on the rest of your cameras, Ryan. 👍🏼
Hey son I’m an old pilot since 1977 ! I enjoy your videos, they take me back 40’years in the jungles of Venezuela and Brasil
Hi mate not really in to the holy thing but keep up ya work as you see fit enjoy ya vids ,safe flights
God bless you brother! Keep up the good work ensuring the Gospel is spread.
You will need to start up aerial bush package tours soon of all these wonderful PNG airstrips, volcanoes, valley manoeuvres, "fun landings and take offs" and WW2 wreckages. I bags the co-pilot seat on the first tour :) Great stuff as always Ryan.
Thanks for the video. I am glad that you like what you are doing. Safe travels.👍✈️
Next hill?! Dude that’s a mountain...thanks for opening up, had an idea based on the name of the channel but good on your bro, help spread the Good News! You get to fly in a remote jungle with almost no traffic, no real hazards, just pure flying bliss! Great stuff.
Thanks for sharing your details man. I'm glad you found something that you love to do. Don't blame you for not flying for the airlines....this job is way more fun and I would imagine the non flying aspect of your job is pretty satisfying.
FWIW, my German dad did missionary stuff in the 60s in PNG....no idea what outfit he worked with, but he taught mechanic stuff. He used to fly around with the bush pilots when he lived there and loved it. Wouldn't be surprised if he had to do some bush repairs either.
I sent him some links to your videos and he totally digs it. Haven't had a chance to talk to him about it yet, but I would imagine it's a pretty cool walk down memory lane for him.
Eventually he wound up moving to the Philippines where he met my mom, who worked for the Peace Corps, and getting hitched. And here I am, watching your videos. Cheers
I'm sure they have to fly mechanics to the bush from time to time.
May the Lord be with you.
Liked minded. Never apologize for your faith brother. I enjoy your videos keep them up.
You are definitely in the right job Ryan and you are blessed to have it. My cousin and his son are both missionaries of the gospel in Australia and often go to Papua New Guinea to preach, particularly his son. Now I have an idea of what the island looks like. I also really enjoy the views from inside the cockpit as I'm an armchair aviator 🙂 God bless and protect you.
Thankyou! Sharing with my young grandsons 🌟
Awesome as always !!! Go for your dreams ... congratulations!!! many Blessings !! Thanks for your videos !!
*I watched one of the first (and only) video you have on your channel. The one of you landing on that crazy angled grass airstrip in PNG, and I was watching the video with my brother. He said "wow imagine doing that for a job everyday" and I didn't say anything to him at the time, but I was thinking "I will do that one day." I'm a LONG way away from that now, I'm only on my Instrument rating, but I'll be flying in the bush one day soon, and in the meantime, I'm doing youtube too and enjoying my life and working hard. God bless you and keep that plane safe (from dogs too hah), and keep up the great work!* :)
Awesome videos! Challenging and entertaining flying. Very professional and safe. Very fortunate job. Enjoy! Stay safe.
Great job, enjoy and have safe flights.
I really appreciate how you want to keep your channel focussed on the flying, but it is really nice and more engaging for a wider audience when you do share a bit more of what you're doing out there and give us glimpses of your work outside the cockpit......... Also, we catch glimpses of the locals watching you and others at the airfields and as much as I enjoy those glimpses, it would be great to see just a little more of them?
As I suggested, it makes it all somewhat more engaging to a wider audience and a channel like this could easily hit 1 million subscribers with the wider remit?
Thanks for the suggestion. I have thought a lot about how I can incorporate more of that kind off content without increasing my workload by double. I'm still trying to figure that out.
Absolutely nice this vids and suuuper that i found this channel 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Greetings from Cassopolis MI! Enjoy your vids!
Thank you for answering the call Ryan. God bless you and your family.
Thanks for the background. Glad to hear what you are doing. Nice video.
I love what you said about why you're flying in PNG. I want to serve a mission, too! I hope to go to the Philippines.
As long as you enjoy what you do, that’s where the contentment is.
Without the bush pilot, I won’t be able to see and experience journey above Papua. A wonderful landscape to traverse above.
Thanks and God bless.
Great flight Ryan! I enjoy that you enjoy! Your channel is a very easy channel to listen too. Your attitude is marvelous, good luck in your mission. Take care and have a blessed day. Thanks for sharing your time and talent.
Great views of Wewak and the coast on the approach today. Really enjoyed the scenic approach.
Jerry
Glad you enjoyed it
Just a shout out from one missionary to another. God bless you and keep you safe!
Yes, I suspected you were a part of what I first heard of in 1971, back when it was called New Tribes Mission. The fellow I met at a Christian commune called Smyrna, in Toronto, was a son of NTM missionaries, who had been active in South America but I think may have been staying in Florida or Texas.
RYAN, Hello, nice easy trip, , great weather too stay well , cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great testimony Ryan. Good work !!!
Him talking about that dog "hes small enough even if he walks into my prob ill be ok.." lol that gave me a good laugh.
Actually think it’s pretty cool you are doing what you feel is important. And I love going on flights with you.
I think it's commendable of you to fly for the Church organization as a missionary bush pilot spreading the Gospel in your own way while serving God at the same time. I'm not a pilot, but was a educator and now that I'm retired, I chose to support the education of a young girl in Nicaragua through my Church and an organization known as Vision Nicaragua. Great flight. Have a good one!
Thanks for sharing more about you!!!
I appreciate you using your skills to help spread the Gospel. Each one has their part best filled by only that person.
Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing!
You got the best office job in the world. You can't see much from 30k ft anyhow. Another outstanding video! From Sunny Florida
Totally agree
Great to hear your story!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for sharing your story
I'm not a religious person but respect your work to help other human beings in a remote part of the world.
Ryan... we are all happy you’re doing your flying for your described reasons... it’s a wonderful choice you have made and we are all happy for you. You’re bringing a lot of happiness to a lot of people.
All the best!
PS... “cloud surfing” is the great fun and after 46 years of flying (24,000 hrs) and I retire June of 21, cloud surfing in a 747 is just much fun as in your airplane.have fun.
Thanks so much!
@@MissionaryBushPilot by the way, there are 3 videos and the Joe Bag o Donuts has music that stats at :20 and if you ever watched “emergency landing” from the original airport movie... cleverly titled “Airport” you’ll get it. Lol. Next time you hit the sack, as you reflect on your day... remember you have a lot of people that smiled because of you and your work.
R
@@MissionaryBushPilot Ryan? I just thought of something... I have this interface called EFB Navigator That I have used for years to have for ipad or android (best with GoodReader on iPad) or any device that has PDF viewer... i have all of our flight manuals with asiana airlines on it in one file not multiple files, I don’t use content locker to update I use GoodReader to update. Anyway, I’ll send screen shot of the interface and it’s all about tapping to get to your destination in your manual. I realise you’ve never seen it but when I saw you looking at your MEL made me think of it... I’ll do this at no cost and tailor it anyway you like. It’s very user friendly, very intuitive and easy to make it work for you for quick easy reference. You can visit www.crewtechnology.com and see what it looks like. You don’t have to worry about copywriter issues as this is not going to be sold and just for you. Just let me know. All I will need is your electronic copy of all manuals you want in the EFB navigator, but the only thing I ask is for you to know there are no strings attached. Consider this a donation of my time and perhaps help with your work. Let me know if you would like me to do this for you and you can email me at randycrew1956@gmail.com (I have business email address but we’ll just my personal email for the time being. Randy
Love for the job is not a job it’s a passion. Love your videos and looking forward to your 360 cam.
They are coming to a vlog.next well I think.
My parents worked with Ethnos 360 for 30 years. Most of that time was in Bolivia South America. I lived there for 9 years as a kid. Their last location was at McNeal AZ from 2008 to 2013. My dad was the base maintenance coordinator. My mom worked in the office. I love your videos. Keep them coming.
Great work. Thanks for sharing. Be bold man.
Ryan, I loved this video and your talk about how you became a missionary pilot. That is so refreshing in this day and age when so many people are just focused on how far they can get and how much money they can make. Your professional choice is truly bringing God's word to reality and that is awesome. I so much look forward to your Wed. and Sat. videos. Thank you.
Thank you. And thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy the videos.
Thanks for sharing your story Ryan. Enjoy watching your flights.
Krykie ! Dingo's on the run ! Bow, wow, wow !
Creek beside runway looked beautiful.
Another great video, lovely views on approach when you came out of the clouds. Thank you.
Glad you did this one, Ryan. Excellent motivation you had for becoming a missionary aviation pilot! Great work!
Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story! Very helpful and inspiring. Great work!
Thank you for sharing some of your life beyond aviation, from a part of the world that is far from my own. I really enjoy watching your videos and I appreciate the high level of details you share.
Love what you're doing and why you're doing it! All the best! Stay safe!
I commend you on your commitment to ministry! I've just subscribed; I've found the few videos I've watched so far fascinating. I suppose anything can become routine if you do it enough, but I can really get a sense of your love for the work, esp. in such (presumably) exotic locales. Blessings on you and your family.
Great work Ryan. Thanks!!
Great job! Love the missionary aspect as well as the flying.
Very cool! Not a pilot but enjoy the process and scenery. Your personal story is inspirational and fun. Happy Trails...
Another enjoyable video. Thanks Ryan. Enjoyed hearing your story also.
Thanks for your story, more important things in life than wealth. Thanks for the Rome along. Always enjoy the ride. Stay safe
You bet
Enjoying your channel! Thanks for the glimpse into your history & why you fly with Ethnos. I flew in many MAF Cessnas as a little kid in Ethiopia. Then later lived in central Java as my parents were missionaries. Didn't experience any small plane aviation there except my jaw-dropping witness to several monthly fly-overs over my smalltown backyard of probably one of the last WWII hand-me-down P-51's Indonesia had in service in the early 80's. Thanks for your ocassional mention of points of interest re WWII where you are. That stuff fascinates me as much as your work.
Great video again. What a bumpy runway!
I was thinking as I watched one of your other videos yesterday that it would be cool to do something like this that has a clear purpose...thanks for sharing your flights and story!
Sounds all good to me. Thank you for sharing your own story and life outlook :-)
Thank you for sharing your story in this video. It's great that you've managed to align your work with your calling in life. Great video as always.
Absolutely phenomenal!!.
From a church minister and ex-military navigator, your job is wonderful.
Thanks for watching
Amen brother God bless
Thanks for the awesome videos. I feel i'm in the right hand seat. Love it! Keep those vids comin! Fly safe mate!
Great Flying around PNG
Fantastic Ryan. Great video
Nice easy piece of flying mate, keep safe.
Ryan, Wonderful! I'm glad you love your job, get that sense of purpose and see a large variety of different people, landscape and every day is an adventure. Thanks for sharing and not hitting the dog ;)