Welcome to the new blog!
It’s taken me a few weeks but I’m excited to announce the all new Bush Flying Diaries website and blog. You’ll notice these pages now… Read More »Welcome to the new blog!
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.
Welcome to Shangri-La!
So here I am in a little town called Wamena which is located at just over 5000ft elevation in what’s known as the Baliem Valley… Read More »Welcome to Shangri-La!
Moving about and visiting friends
I’d love to say that my reason for not posting much lately is because I’ve been super busy but truth is it’s been rather quiet… Read More »Moving about and visiting friends
Back in Timika, bridges and rivers
After nearly four weeks away from flying following my re-currency training and a holiday to Iceland, I’m back in the saddle flying from our Timika… Read More »Back in Timika, bridges and rivers
Nabire Pilatus Porter flying video
A day in the life: Nabire Bush Pilot from IndoPilot on Vimeo. It’s taken me a while but here is my latest video showcasing some… Read More »Nabire Pilatus Porter flying video
Suitcase living
Due to our continuing pilot shortage on the Pilatus fleet, I’ve had to pack up my bags and hit the road to cover some of… Read More »Suitcase living