Why sealed runways are not always the safest
Other pilots here in Papua often ask me what’s the worst/scariest runway I land on and I always tell them it’s the Caravan and Twin… Read More »Why sealed runways are not always the safest
Flying Tips
12 minute rule
As we’re now in the full swing of wet season here in Papua, the chances of arriving overhead an airstrip and finding it hiding in… Read More »12 minute rule
Double GPS system failure
So, there you are flying along enjoying the view of the mountains of Papua, less than 10 minutes from your remote village destination of Beoga,… Read More »Double GPS system failure
P-factor and slippery airstrips
Ask any tailwheel pilot about p-factor and you’ll probably get a lot of similar responses all pointing to the same outcome; on take-off tailwheel aircraft… Read More »P-factor and slippery airstrips
Article for “From Private to Professional Pilot” Blog
A couple of weeks ago, Swayne Martin invited me to write an article for his blog about how I got to where I am flying… Read More »Article for “From Private to Professional Pilot” Blog
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