Professional Pilot Baffled by Controller's Actions

Here is what I think happened and why my clearance was canceled mid way. The active runway was 27, but I had requested to shoot the approach on runway 09 because to set up for the approach on 27 would have required me to go about 25nm in the wrong direction. She gave me clearance really far out, and I think another airplane on the ramp just has started up. When she realized I was so far out, she canceled my clearance with the anticipation that plane would be ready to go for takeoff on runway 27. She later just changed the active runway to runway 09 because the winds were negligible, and runway 09 would set the departing aircraft off in the direction he was heading anyway. It wasn't her fault, she was trying her best to accommodate me landing on the non active runway while trying to accommodate departing traffic as well.

I love your attitude, you’re a great role model for all pilots with your commitment to the checklist and solid risk management. It’s always better to life to fly another day.

I am currently in Instrument Navigation for the Navy and this video was really helpful. I don't have a hard time with the actual approaches or anything, but the comms are killing me right now. Hearing you calmly get through it and still have time to complete checklists gives me some positive reinforcement about getting everything done. I know I'm weak at comms right now and then trying to get ahead on checklists makes me feel like I'm constantly behind. Also, hearing your comms take time and sometimes you had to stop to get information let me know that it's normal to have a pause in your comms from time to time. I dread getting on comms and having to pause for even a split second. Thanks again. I will be watching many more!

Vlogging your flights can be a very powerful tool when used properly. It holds you accountable for every single action. If I was still flying, I would do it for every flight, even if I didn't publish a single one.

That time lapse was incredible. Very difficult weather to avoid. 😮

I flew for years professionally. Your attention to detail and your procedures are very impressive! Your self briefings are perfect! He was doing her best to make your job harder. Way to stay calm and collected!

thanks you brother. im here in the panhandle of florida and i just got my best friends son to go back to flight school and he got his ticket at about 80 hours. now to get him on his knees in the morning. god bless you. be safe.clifford

Great pilot, great decisions.

All controllers were new at one time! I know I was. I remember fumbling over my words and not knowing what to say or when to say it! CDW/TEB/DCA/PCT

Thanks for having us along on your extremely challenging flight. From an old pilot since 1957 Melbourne Australia.

Your attention to detail and professionalism never cease to amaze me. Good job Ryan being the example of a consummate professional pilot. Your videos make me miss flying. I would love to climb back into the cockpit one day soon again I hope! When you get the flying bug it never leaves you!

wow as a heavy jet operator I must say nice job. The plane you're operating is pretty sweet, with all the bells and whistles like a modern jet. i'm pretty impressed with the modern day single engine planes compared to my era. nice job

Going through instrument ground school now so this was a fun one to watch. Thank you!

You're the master of IFR/VFR, and crazy PNG weather too!

You are the best Ryan ! God bless and may His angels always carry and protect you!

I fly often in PNG (sim) because of your channel! Got your Kodiac course, a coffee mug and you are one of my favorite top channels for aviation. Thanks for all of your videos! Cool approach.😊😊😊

This is another excellent example of how a well-organized "Professional" pilot operates. Nicely done! "Love it when an approach works out." yup.

Worked in Sandpoint Idaho for a welding supply company, filling in for a sick coworker for a few months. I always loved delivering to Quest Aircraft (now Daher). It was great to see a modern complex aircraft made in a small town. Same town was manufacturing Tamarack Winglets (for Citation Jets) and Timbersled track systems to turn motorbikes into a snowbike. The town had significant manufacturing considering it's population was 9,777 in the 2022 census.

Thank You, Captain for taking us on this wonderful journey, despite the challenging weather. Much greetings from Germany!

Ryan excellent flight and the way you described your actions during the flight is amazing, thanks very much for a great video again as always.