Key Takeaways
- Pilatus Porter PC-6 is ideal for remote Papuan missions.
- PC-6 handles challenging strips and unpredictable weather.
- Matt Dearden flies mostly government-subsidized routes.
Pilatus Porter: Flying in Extreme Conditions
Matt Dearden on Pilatus Porter PC-6, flying in Papua's challenging environment
Pilatus Porter PC-6 pilot Matt Dearden shares his experiences flying in Papua, Indonesia’s remotest region. Susi Air operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, including the PC-6, for government-subsidized routes and medivac missions. The airline was founded in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami of December 2004.
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