Worst Place to be a Pilot
Season 1
This documentary follows young pilots achieving their dream to fly in Indonesia to remote airstrips to supply local tribes with primary needs.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
- Flying in the Face of Danger
E1Flying in the Face of DangerThe new recruits come face to face with the remarkable range of challenges that flying in Indonesia presents. Captain George is greeted by a large group of tribespeople as he becomes the first pilot to land on a runway that's taken them 14 years to cut into the side of a mountain. Guy takes drastic action as a passenger has a mid-air panic attack, and Sam lands a plane at a remote and spectacular runway - A Long Way from Home
E2A Long Way from HomeCaptain Sam Quinn finds himself in the middle of a dispute as he delivers much needed supplies to remote Papuan tribespeople. When bows and arrows are drawn, he makes a swift exit. Back at base he comes down with malaria, a disease which could end his flying career. Captain Guy Richardson is treated like a visiting dignitary at the opening of a remote island runway. And will new recruit Nick Holmes pass an assessment to decide if he's finally allowed to get behind the controls of a plane? - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
E3Should I Stay or Should I Go?Captain Matt Dearden battles severe turbulence to deliver local tribespeople to their loved ones, while Captain Dave Burns finds himself sandwiched between an approaching storm and an active volcano as he negotiates his way back to base without the benefit of advanced jet-airliner technology. On the ground, he is called for a meeting with fearsome airline boss Susi that could have a massive impact on his future. New recruit Nick Holmes faces his final test flight, knowing he will be heading home if he fails - Long Flight Home
E4Long Flight HomeCaptain Matt Dearden faces a tough landing in Papua, an argument between local tribes and a dispute that threatens to turn in to a mass rock fight. Captain Danie Malan is put to the test as he tries to graduate to the trickiest mountain strips in Indonesia. And Captain Robin Rudderham experiences the threats that come with flying the super highway.
