That's a beautiful bird. I parachuted out of an OV-10 at Camp Pendleton about 1989 when I served in 1st Force Recon Co. Clamshell removed. Three Marines in the back. Bronco flew nap of the earth to the DZ then popped up in a very steep near vertical climb. Green light came on. Released the lap belt. Slid out the back. Awesome jump.
Bro I was the Jump Master / safety at that Jump, if I recall correctly it was one of the last OV 10 jumps before the squadron deactivated the OV 10. I was the Platoon Sgt for 3rd platoon, I was at 1st Force from 87 to 92 by far the best time of my life.
Wow, the OV-10's were always a curiously cool looking bird. The acquisition, the "restoration" costs to "civilianize" it must require some serious coin.
True story: because the OV-10 has a fully articulated nose wheel it can be towed backwards with a tow bar attached to the main struts. A navy chief at NAS Jacksonville went crazy when he saw me towing it that way of the ramp. So I turned the tow truck around and pushed it back to the hanger with the nose wheel facing forward
30 years ago my wife and I were hiking in the Sheep Canyon area of Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County. As we topped a small hill, two USMC Broncos were flying down the canyon BELOW us. And we're talking a small, narrow canyon. One of the pilots looked up and waved at us through that huge glass canopy. That was an awesome hike!!
Last time I saw one of these in flight it was 75 degrees vertical, not a lot of altitude and 3 or 4 Marines falling out the back. With chutes of course. Aboard MCAS Cherrypoint.
My friend and I were able to spot that plane doing touch and go's this previous Saturday at Truckee and we do have some good photos of the plane. I would be happy to share them if the owner is interested. What a really cool plane indeed.
For me, one of the sexiest aircraft. Got to see these fly here in the Philippines and seeing them in action on some videos online and news doing COIN ops in Mindanao area, dive bombing WW2 style or even using semi modern systems like JDAM... such an awesome aircraft.
I am Fortunate enough to see one fly over our house often during fire season near Redding! I love how it sounds! Mostly, I love how it helps protect us! 🙏🙋🏼♀️
Cool plane. There was a squadron of these stationed at Patrick AFB FL when I was there in mid 90’s. Believe they were a FAC training squadron. Always a cool looking plane in the air.
I think i ran into a friend of yours with a black carbon cub a few months ago in KSAC.. he briefly mentioned about his other crazy friend who sold a tbm for a ov10.. lol
The wingspan has always looked too short on all of the pictures I've seen of the OV-10 so I don't think its the video, nor do I think you're imagining it.
That's a beautiful bird.
I parachuted out of an OV-10 at Camp Pendleton about 1989 when I served in 1st Force Recon Co. Clamshell removed. Three Marines in the back. Bronco flew nap of the earth to the DZ then popped up in a very steep near vertical climb. Green light came on. Released the lap belt. Slid out the back. Awesome jump.
That's bad azz! So cool.
I saw them do that at I believe an El Toro airshow, it was so freaking cool.
1994 “29 Stumps”, CAX, was the last time I saw one flying. See Those Old OV-10 Broncos Sent To Fight ISIS Were Laser Rocket-Slinging Manhunters
Bro I was the Jump Master / safety at that Jump, if I recall correctly it was one of the last OV 10 jumps before the squadron deactivated the OV 10. I was the Platoon Sgt for 3rd platoon, I was at 1st Force from 87 to 92 by far the best time of my life.
@@RickScilabro hahaha. You were a sergeant in Erwin's platoon? Your last name starts with an S?
Wow, the OV-10's were always a curiously cool looking bird. The acquisition, the "restoration" costs to "civilianize" it must require some serious coin.
One of my dream planes for sure!!! I got to see one up close in the Philippines- they're still used there. LOVE IT
You are living my dream…thanks for sharing….i’m afraid that at my age that option has flown away for me!👍👍
That’s one sick ride for weekend trips!
Now that is one cool bird!! I thought they had enough glass already but adding those garmins makes that thing look sharp!
That plane saved a lot of the teams in S. Vietnam. Them and the Sandies
Wowzers
If I ever win the lottery this is on my shopping list !
If you told me this was a modern version of an old design the military was bringing back I would have believed it. Great job!
They actually did modernize 2 and put them back into service in Syria as close air support for, I believe, special forces use
Google “Those Old OV-10 Broncos Sent To Fight ISIS Were Laser Rocket-Slinging Manhunters”…..
True story: because the OV-10 has a fully articulated nose wheel it can be towed backwards with a tow bar attached to the main struts.
A navy chief at NAS Jacksonville went crazy when he saw me towing it that way of the ramp.
So I turned the tow truck around and pushed it back to the hanger with the nose wheel facing forward
It is designed for a truck or fork lift to backup and unload into the cargo hold. Four M-60C machine guns would be nice.
30 years ago my wife and I were hiking in the Sheep Canyon area of Anza Borrego State Park in San Diego County. As we topped a small hill, two USMC Broncos were flying down the canyon BELOW us. And we're talking a small, narrow canyon. One of the pilots looked up and waved at us through that huge glass canopy. That was an awesome hike!!
How could you NOT love the OV-10
👏👏👏 awesome !!
so sick more vids of it please
How did he get this? and what is he intending to do with it? Would like to see a video talking about more
I hope to fly this type acft one day very soon.
Wow! A Irban Assult Aircraft!👍💀☠️
Last time I saw one of these in flight it was 75 degrees vertical, not a lot of altitude and 3 or 4 Marines falling out the back. With chutes of course. Aboard MCAS Cherrypoint.
i saw this fly over my work yesterday at northstar
Top shelf new toy, a rare classic.
My friend and I were able to spot that plane doing touch and go's this previous Saturday at Truckee and we do have some good photos of the plane. I would be happy to share them if the owner is interested. What a really cool plane indeed.
That would be awesome, email if able, abcmiked@gmail.com and thx in advance!
No Problem@@n665cc
EXCELLENT. What a beauty. Congratulations. Greetings from Mexico City.
Served at MCAS Futenma 73-74, 75-76 while serving guard duty I was able to get close to this plane. Look inside and really check it out.
One of the most beautiful planes ever built, congrats.
For me, one of the sexiest aircraft. Got to see these fly here in the Philippines and seeing them in action on some videos online and news doing COIN ops in Mindanao area, dive bombing WW2 style or even using semi modern systems like JDAM... such an awesome aircraft.
Google “Those Old OV-10 Broncos Sent To Fight ISIS Were Laser Rocket-Slinging Manhunters”. Nice story
Rich people
Hardpoints are still equipped!
I love coin airplanes because they are so attractive ❤️
I wonder if I turned wrenches on this bird… VMO 2 1968-1969
Semper Fi
I am Fortunate enough to see one fly over our house often during fire season near Redding! I love how it sounds! Mostly, I love how it helps protect us! 🙏🙋🏼♀️
Used extensively in Cambodia and Vietnam
The poor guy can't keep his smile off his face-Lol
Was this the same bird flying the pattern at Minden the other day?
Still have ejection seats?
Negative, those are in operative :)
Beautiful build.
The seats don’t fire…they’ve been “civilized”. Semper Fi
Hahahah the cargo capacity!!!
I just love its ruggedness
That looks like it has the modified nose on it. I thought that only a couple planes were modified that way in the early eighties.
Several were modified. This is an OV-10D. Under tha tlong nose it had a FLIR turret.
Where can I purchase 1.
Cool plane. There was a squadron of these stationed at Patrick AFB FL when I was there in mid 90’s. Believe they were a FAC training squadron. Always a cool looking plane in the air.
I would so love to fly in one.
I think i ran into a friend of yours with a black carbon cub a few months ago in KSAC.. he briefly mentioned about his other crazy friend who sold a tbm for a ov10.. lol
Hell Yeah!!!
My dad flew with MAG 39 in the 80’s and 90’s with HMLA 267 and I use to love watching these freaky little planes as a kid.
“It can hold 3000 lbs …
We can put a big bag of cocaine back there “
Bob seems smart. I like Bob
The wingspan seems unnaturally short. Maybe it's just the video.
The wingspan has always looked too short on all of the pictures I've seen of the OV-10 so I don't think its the video, nor do I think you're imagining it.
I love to come out and get checked out and said that I’ve done it for a lifetime experience. Congratulations fellas
Beautiful, amazing aircraft......!!!!!!
Bravo.thenks. perfect. Go ahead
Amazing! Love the Bronco!
I want to be friends with John
Who’s the instructor ? Is it Max?
Beautiful congratulations👍😁
One of the most beautiful planes ever made
awesome aircraft
This is a amazing Aircraft
Awesome!!!
Put your seatbelt on that dinging is annoying
I couldn’t hear it over the bronco excitment
@mipmipmipmipmip jealousy is ugly
@mipmipmipmipmipwell a car is not aviation. And it’s private property doing 5 MPH.