Battling the weather
Thanks to tropical cyclone Narelle brushing the edges of the Indonesia archipelago, the weather has been pretty wild this week here in Papua. The winds… Read More »Battling the weather
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Back flying with a bump
Well, lots of bumps actually as the winds have really picked up here in Papua for my return to the mountains. I’ve seen 45kts+ on… Read More »Back flying with a bump
2012, the year that was
As time marches ever forward, I find myself at the end of one of the most mixed year’s of my life. It’s been peppered with… Read More »2012, the year that was
Aircraft of Papua
Aside from the Pilatus Porter, there are plenty of other bush aircraft flying around the skies out here in Papua of all shapes and sizes.… Read More »Aircraft of Papua
Typical cargo in Papua
So what exactly do we fly around in the back of the aircraft on a daily basis out here in Papua? The answer is pretty… Read More »Typical cargo in Papua
Oxygen, hypoxia and anti-ice
If there’s one thing you can be sure of when flying amongst mountains, it’s that you’re going to be spending a fair amount of time… Read More »Oxygen, hypoxia and anti-ice