Unfortunately pilots have once again been targeted in Papua. Two Caravan pilots were shot and killed yesterday after landing.

https://en.antaranews.com/news/404042/s ... -suspected

Unbelievable that he survived that ordeal. I really hope he writes a book.

C-GEOW, a Pilatus PC-12/45 aircraft operated by North Star Air Ltd., was conducting a flight from Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL), ON to Kasabonika Airport (CYAQ), ON. During the landing on Runway 03, the aircraft experienced a runway excursion when it overran the end of the runway. The aircraft came ...

This poor fellow is still a hostage.
https://jakartaglobe.id/news/papua-rebe ... e-released

Transport Canada is taking forever to reissue my medical. Can I fly in the UAE in this situation using my TC ATPL but with a medical check from their local authority?

I flew a bit in Indonesia but not that specific area. My colleagues did though, and probably some still do, as well as a missionary friend that goes and lives with uncontacted tribes. Truly one of the last wild places on Earth. You have to question their plan to have the pilot train them how to fly ...

I met him in Frankfurt once and he was an extremely nice fellow. Very funny too, I was laughing all evening.