Ilaga
Ilaga can be considered the capital town of the Puncak Jaya region of Papua, Indonesia. Located almost centrally in the Papuan mountain ranges, it’s one… Read More »Ilaga
Matt Dearden
Matt Dearden is a commercial pilot and author who went from computer geek to bush pilot during a seven year adventure flying out in the jungles and mountains of Indonesia.
10 things you didn’t know about the Pilatus Porter
I’m almost certain there’s not a pilot alive who hasn’t at least heard of the Pilatus Porter. It has been around since 1959 and has… Read More »10 things you didn’t know about the Pilatus Porter
Getting stuck in the mud
Touchdown. Dab of rudder to keep things straight and a touch of brakes to slow it all down. All nice and normal, so far. Tailwheel… Read More »Getting stuck in the mud
What’s in your flight bag?
My flight bag and it’s contents A pilot’s flight bag is a very personal thing. Some things we have to carry by law but there… Read More »What’s in your flight bag?
This blog now on Facebook!
Ok, so it’s taken me a little while to get fully into this social media malarkey but I’m pleased to announce my Bush Flying Diaries,… Read More »This blog now on Facebook!
Wet and muddy operations
As all subsidised flights throughout Indonesia have still not restarted thanks to ongoing issues in the government offices, we are instead flying charters to keep… Read More »Wet and muddy operations