Although I have found the missing pilot and landed on by the fire the person never climbs on board. Is there any "special" position where I have to park the maule?chris

You have to taxi pretty close to the fire/plane. As close as you can. I used outside view to get close.http://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...s/Goodale01.jpg

If you happen to initially land downhill from the plateau, you won't trigger the landing and then he won't get on. That might be what is happening on this one.