. >> we're flying to kisangani, this is the preferred route.ush plane, formerly queen elizabeth's former traveling wardrobe. when the queen traveled, presumably in her younger years, her clothes traveled in this beast. or so we're told. >> this is a first for me. >> you learn to take nothing for granted in the congo. uh-oh. just as we're about to take off, thunder, lightning. >> i don't see what the problem is. weather looks fine to me. >> let's get this thing airborne. >> wow, nice. >> we have to wait this one out a little. crashes are pretty commonplace. not so long ago a plane with nearly 100 people on board went down on the same route we're taking today. >> most planes crash in congo crash because of the weather, right? >> yeah, most of the time, yeah. >> not us. don't worry. >> impossible. >> the weather clears up, sort of. so we decide to give it a go. >> when the weather is very bad, stay on the ground. >> what about rebels? are they shooting at the planes? >> no. normally, no. okay. we'll see you after your trip. >> yeah, yeah. >> okay.