(6/22/2022). Folks, it is with heart-breaking sadness that I report N98F, the aircraft featured in this video, crashed near Logan County Airport (6L4) today. 6 Individuals were killed in the crash during an annual Vietnam Veteran Pilots' reunion. More Information in the days to come but keep the victims, their familes/friends and everyone involved in your thoughts/prayers tonight.
Extremely sorry to hear about this, Wes. Condolences to families and friends. This is one of my favorite Huey videos. My friend and former employer was a Huey pilot in Vietnam. He didn't talk much about his experience. He flew 206's commercially after the war and tried to get into fixed-wing but the transition was too difficult. Just a totally different way of flying.
Thanks for posting this. I thought it was the same bird. Looked at this video again last night. According to news media three in this Huey were rated to fly choppers. I grew up not far from Logan and have flown in Hueys in Nam and National Guard afterward. May God rest these six souls and bless, strengthen and comfort their families and the people of Logan County, WV.
@@DolittleMccoy Yes, I could be mistaken since I cannot see his face in this video, but, apparently it was. There is another video where he is identifiable. This is a terrible tragedy for all on board, their families, friends, colleagues and all involved with the event in Logan.
@@DolittleMccoy Apparently, I am incorrect. According to a previous reply in this thread from two years ago the pilot in this video is not the one who died in the crash. Please accept my apology.
One of my happiest moments in Vietnam was when I heard that "slap, slap, slap" and saw a line of Huey's coming in to take us back to our home base. (1st Infantry Div, 3/9/66 to 3/9/67, machine gunner)
I was a Huey pilot in Nam in 1971-1972. Great aircraft in a lousy war, but very proud of the individual soldiers and pilots. My greatest moments in my life!
That's a great video, thanks for sharing. In 1969 I was in Vietnam with the 21st Signal Group's Aviation Detachment. I had a few close calls, but made it to my last day. On that last day I got on one of our Huey's for my flight to Cam Ranh Bay to catch my Freedom Flight home, but our Huey broke it's pitch change link up near the main rotor. Lucky for me and all on board the pitch change link broke while the pilot AC was revving up the RPMs while we were on the tarmac at Nha Trang Airbase. Had we been flying in the air I might have "checked-out" on my last day of my 365 day tour during the Vietnam War. It's great to be home..!!
I love flying in hueys and ah-1s. Best sleep I ever got was on a Huey. Almost every time those blades start moving, along with the smell of hot jp4 fumes, I am out like a light.
For those of you that are unaware, the gentleman in the left seat, Mr. Holbrook is a highly decorated Vietnam era Marine Pilot with two tours of duty and a few years flying for Air America (CIA). If you ever saw the surrender of the US Embassy in Saigon, Mr. Holbrook flew the next to the last Huey off of the roof of the Embassy. Needless to say, Mr. Holbrook is one hell of a pilot with thousands of hours flying.
Never heard of a pilot who didn't love his Huey.A great helicopter at just the right time,for a lousy war.I salute every man and woman who served at that time!
Huge Bartlett it was a chance to stop communism from spreading further. Perhaps China would not be anywhere close to the power they are now. Pray that we don't get in a shooting war with them. Marxists and their corporate media comrades effectively prevented our total victory .
Brings back memories from my days hopping from the Super Huey as a brush monkey (wildland firefighter). This is just how it looks "going to work", hugging the terrain and skirting the smoke. Thank you for warming the heart with those memories!
Its been 30 years since I last flew my UH-1. Thank you for a great video and the idea of putting my itunes music to it. AWESOME !! You just made my day!!
In 1974-75, in Sumatra, I worked on helirigs and flew in and out in Hueys like this one. Most of the pilots we ex-Vietnam. Two big memories: (1) as the rigs were in jungle clearings getting height when fully loaded could be hard. One day, when I was in the co-pilot’s seat, the pilot lifted-off to 50ft, then leaned the aircraft forward until I was looking straight at the mud, then powered on and went forward all the time at an angle, then as the tree line approached he thrust the stick forward, nose suddenly up, and we zoomed over the trees. Phew... (2) we were cruising along at 1000ft, doors open with tools slung across and a couple of operators in the back. I was in the co-pilot’s seat again. I asked the pilot what he would do if this were Vietnam and he came under fire. He said there were two options, both involving getting down to tree height. He showed me option one: powered-down on the collective and fluttered down to the tree line pretty quickly. This flustered the guys in the back. He then powered-up and took us back to 1000ft to show me option two...... While going forward pretty fast, he yanked back on the stick and we went nose-down straight for the trees. The guys in the back freaked out: they had no idea what we were doing. Stick forward and we skimmed the treetops at speed. Wow..
Love it! I had an Apache Pilot from Afghanistan assigned to me when I worked offshore & he would always push the limits when flying from platform to platform. I loved that guy! He made flying fun. He also knew the limits of the aircraft. He performed in the Apache at American Airshow also. I believe he left & went to work as a pilot for one of Houston Tx News Company.
My dad worked for Bechtel in the Amazon jungle in Peru, he had access to 205's, 206's and 214B's, what a great time that was, calling in a jet ranger to make a beer run...
My father flew many of these when he was in Vietnam he was shot down 3 times and survived he flew many missions his last words before he died here in the United States were ( it was an honor serving the country ruff ruff ruff signing out) may his soul rest in peace and others who fought for this country many years ago
I kid you not... I had the opportunity to fly an immaculate H-1 into an event memorial for fallen soldiers... and we did just that, with the song blaring out the door. Was epic!
Don't worry, there's still plenty in use in NZ. Logging companies and specialist logistics guys love them. Was on a job a few years back and they used one to carry a radio mast up into the bush and assembled it in the hover. No doubt that the NH90s are a far more reliable and capable airframe (esp now the development issues are ironed out) but the Huey will forever be the most iconic helicopter to ever fly.
As a former UH-1 pilot...brings back many memories training at Ft Benning, then of course to Viet Nam flying Medivac and doing supply drops..did not fly combat at that time. I would love having the Cyclic between my knees now on one of these...damn things were workhorses for the military.
You probably flew over my house in WILLIS PLAZA...right off I. -185South in Columbus ga We would wave at you guys when u flew over......my dad flew 102 combat sorties with the 101st during Vietnam.... 173rd AIRBORNE BRIGADE
I flew medivac (as a medic) around ft Bliss and was lucky enough to be in the uh-1h before we transitioned to the uh-60's so I got to fly in both. The uh-1 was scarier (it was older than I was at the time) and way louder on the inside, but I'll tell you one thing, NOTHING on earth sounds as sweet as a uh-1 starting up, nothing. Just the power and the sound when those 2 blades start to bite is just unreal
The UH-1 is such an iconic aircraft. It changed the way we fight. It’s sounds are so distinct and comforting. In 8 years of high speed , low drag USN / FMF service as a Corpsman I was privileged to see, hear ,feel these Helo’s on a number of occasions. I now reside in the Philippines, near the HQ for the Army and Marine Corps. It is currently 0145 local and in the past 20 mikes I heard two fly over in two separate instances. Their “ Hueys “ are the old kind , far removed from the USMC UH-1Y , venom with its four bladed main rotor and awesome engines.
Hats off to the guys who flew and crewed these things. Got a chance to "strap hang" on a cross country trip from Ft. Polk (5th ID) to NTC in a UH-1H Huey many years ago when I was active duty. Later flew in a 212 operated by Molson in Afghanistan as a contractor. Soft spot in my heart for the Huey.
Wow this brings back a lot of memories. 50 feet off the deck? Hell, when we were training or on missions we were 20-25 feet off the deck as fast as you could go. And if you were flying NVG's, sometimes we would come back with tree limbs attached to the skids. Train like you are going to fight. 1 tour with the 4th Combat Aviation Battalion and 1 tour with the 571 medevac. I loved being a pig driver.
That's more than 50 ft. 50 ft is like treetop height. 100ft is barely twice the wingspan of a WWII fighter. They were flying at least 500ft, maybe 1000ft.
Rode in Huey many times in Vietnam 1967. At Bu Dop picked up when wounded. You will never forget the sound or the feeling of being in a Huey. Am a live today because from pickup to 93 Evac in 45 minutes, next day to Fort Sam Texas, they all should have the MOH.
two tours flying the *MAGNIFICIENT* UH1-H *HUEY* BETTER THAN *SEX*! TWO WEEKS IN I GOT THE "PURPLE*HURT* AND LIKE MY BRETHREN I DIDN'T WRITE A FUCKING *THING*
I served in Borneo with the British army and at first thought this was the flight path we took below radar height into Sarawak. anyway... fantastic video and a great trip down memory lane. for those who are interested - the nearest experience to this a civilian can get is to ride a v twin motorcycle... its just like sitting at the door of a Huey flying low on a battle run.
DAVID Marshall I can tell you why. We used to fly to work in West Papua in ex-military Huey, and the vibration and beat of the rotor blades is very similar to a V-twin Harley.
Giving that old Huey some love ❤️ Get my first ride in a Huey in 4 weeks and i can't wait , won't be anything like this video but at least it's another iteam off my bucket list thanks to the wife ❤️ Thanks for a great clip 👏
Flying The Loach(Oh6a) that's not low enough, I can't count how many tree branches came back in our skids. Man, was it a blast. I do miss those days.GO CAV!
This reminds me of my first combat mission. Picture yourself jumping off this chopper into a river while taking NVA fire. Pretty intense for a nineteen year old.
Back in the early 70s in college in Huntsville TX I got a ride in one of these. The military were doing exercises in the area. They landed in a vacant area near my dorm. Everybody near of coursed rush out there. They were kind enough to offer us rides. So I had to do it. Really cool experience.
I remember getting to flying in that baby when MARPAT Aviation first got it yearssss ago. I never get tired of seeing Logan "International" Airport (6L4) ... thanks for sharing Mike. A+ to the pilot.
In my day we called it flying NOE (nap of earth). about 50 feet of the tree tops, say about 90 knots airspeed. lots of fun when you are only in your 20's.
I was on ship when one of our helicopters turned 50 years old.... I love old stuff but alot of these airframes are ticking time bombs. I certainly wouldn't be pulling any serious g's in those museum pieces... Cool video though...
Age doesn't mean much to an airframe, only the amount of stress cycles they've been under. With inspections to catch any fatigue cracks starting, it's safe enough. The only part that is really stressed like an airplane is the spars in the rotor blades, and those are easy enough to change out. I wouldn't have any problem flying in a 50 year old Huey as long as it received proper maintenance and inspection. They are still flying Lancasters and Spitfires and B-17s and P-51s from WWII. Eventually the stress will age the airframes to the point where they'll need to be totally rebuilt or retired, but until then, they are safe enough. Its not like commercial airliners where the whole fuselage is subject to pressurization cycle stresses. Although this is one reason I wish that those flying these old planes would keep themselves to mild maneuvers, since aerobatic and "energetic" flying must necessarily put more stress on the airframe than gentle flying does, hastening the day when they must be retired.
The first unit I was posted to when I joined the Australian Army was 171 C&L Sqn. It was the last unit in the Australian military to fly the UH-1H. I got to fire the M60s out of the side doors which was great.
Great upload!! Fantastic flying skills in a fantastic bird......... I know you have invested a LOT of sweat and time into getting that level of flying second nature...... but.... Do you know how lucky you are?!?!.... Great vid, thank you, from a VERY jealous UK guy :)
I have many hours in these as a door gunner. Much better with the doors open and yes, they are loud, but I think the noise may have been enhanced by the camera or perhaps the sound proofing (and I use that term loosely) may not have been installed. That being said, I lost about half of my hearing because of my 4 years in the army around these aircraft and other loud army things. Great video though.
Hearing loss is a big deal in the military, the US military is now issuing hearing protection and hearing aids. The latest radio headsets double as amplified and noise limited headsets. So you can talk on the radio, but hear what's going on around you better than normal, all without risking your hearing. My friend was an M60 platoon commander, if you want to talk to him you have to stand on his right. Right finger in ear, left hand on the microphone in his day. So left ear pretty much useless now. USMC is experimenting with issuing silencers, sound moderators, on all personal weapons. I have Sordin Supreme Pro neckband headset that fits under a helmet and works with a radio and lets you hear, but it's not as good as the latest solution.
My dad's favorite helicopter I think. He always said how smooth this thing flew. My mom was afraid of flying them during the war because the doors were open 😂
I've never rode in an airplane nor a helicopter, I've always had a fear of heights and especially the thoughts of something going wrong in the air and crashing. But i have a special place in my heart for the Vietnam veterans and the UH-1.. If i was to ever ride in a helicopter, I'd love to get a chance to ride in a UH-1.. The area in the video looks like WV or KY... I'm from Pike Co. ky.
Nice video must be extremely expensive to own and operate one of these. It's hard to watch those old videos of the Navy pushing them overboard during the evacuation of South Vietnam.
Answer to Nicolaj AC left seat co-pilot (PP) right seat (AC is aircraft commander) Army air. privately owned fly it any way you want but the left seat had fewer/less instrumentation.
We flew to work in a Huey in West Papua (the western part of Papua New Guinea). I thought at the start maybe they were flying to the Ertzberg Mine where we worked, the country looked so similar, but no.
(6/22/2022). Folks, it is with heart-breaking sadness that I report N98F, the aircraft featured in this video, crashed near Logan County Airport (6L4) today. 6 Individuals were killed in the crash during an annual Vietnam Veteran Pilots' reunion. More Information in the days to come but keep the victims, their familes/friends and everyone involved in your thoughts/prayers tonight.
Extremely sorry to hear about this, Wes. Condolences to families and friends. This is one of my favorite Huey videos. My friend and former employer was a Huey pilot in Vietnam. He didn't talk much about his experience. He flew 206's commercially after the war and tried to get into fixed-wing but the transition was too difficult. Just a totally different way of flying.
Thanks for posting this. I thought it was the same bird. Looked at this video again last night. According to news media three in this Huey were rated to fly choppers. I grew up not far from Logan and have flown in Hueys in Nam and National Guard afterward. May God rest these six souls and bless, strengthen and comfort their families and the people of Logan County, WV.
Was this the same pilot that passed away in the accident? Very sad situation.
@@DolittleMccoy Yes, I could be mistaken since I cannot see his face in this video, but, apparently it was. There is another video where he is identifiable. This is a terrible tragedy for all on board, their families, friends, colleagues and all involved with the event in Logan.
@@DolittleMccoy Apparently, I am incorrect. According to a previous reply in this thread from two years ago the pilot in this video is not the one who died in the crash. Please accept my apology.
One of my happiest moments in Vietnam was when I heard that "slap, slap, slap" and saw a line of Huey's coming in to take us back to our home base. (1st Infantry Div, 3/9/66 to 3/9/67, machine gunner)
Thank you for your courage to serve, to keep us free and safe!
Come fly with us.
Welcome home
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
God bless you!
I was a Huey pilot in Nam in 1971-1972. Great aircraft in a lousy war, but very proud of the individual soldiers and pilots. My greatest moments in my life!
I salute You Sir
Did you make a career out of it after the war? Thank you for your service.
You can thank them crew chiefs. They got an extra 400lbs of lift capacity out them things. Which is 2 more wounded to get back home.
That's a great video, thanks for sharing. In 1969 I was in Vietnam with the 21st Signal Group's Aviation Detachment. I had a few close calls, but made it to my last day. On that last day I got on one of our Huey's for my flight to Cam Ranh Bay to catch my Freedom Flight home, but our Huey broke it's pitch change link up near the main rotor. Lucky for me and all on board the pitch change link broke while the pilot AC was revving up the RPMs while we were on the tarmac at Nha Trang Airbase. Had we been flying in the air I might have "checked-out" on my last day of my 365 day tour during the Vietnam War. It's great to be home..!!
Come fly with us.
God Bless you, sir.
I love flying in hueys and ah-1s. Best sleep I ever got was on a Huey. Almost every time those blades start moving, along with the smell of hot jp4 fumes, I am out like a light.
I spent one night at Cam Ranh. There was a full moon. It was magical.
@@larrybraswell2368 Me too... always scares the hell out of my passengers though.
For those of you that are unaware, the gentleman in the left seat, Mr. Holbrook is a highly decorated Vietnam era Marine Pilot with two tours of duty and a few years flying for Air America (CIA). If you ever saw the surrender of the US Embassy in Saigon, Mr. Holbrook flew the next to the last Huey off of the roof of the Embassy. Needless to say, Mr. Holbrook is one hell of a pilot with thousands of hours flying.
Wow, great history write up of the man, sounds like hes seen quite a bit and would have some great stories.
Wow , awesome work and an awesome service to your country
I will NEVER forget the distinctive thump-thump-thump sound of a huey.
Come fly with us.
Never heard of a pilot who didn't love his Huey.A great helicopter at just the right time,for a lousy war.I salute every man and woman who served at that time!
Huge Bartlett
it was a chance to stop communism from spreading further. Perhaps China would not be anywhere close to the power they are now. Pray that we don't get in a shooting war with them.
Marxists and their corporate media comrades effectively prevented our total victory .
Brings back memories from my days hopping from the Super Huey as a brush monkey (wildland firefighter). This is just how it looks "going to work", hugging the terrain and skirting the smoke. Thank you for warming the heart with those memories!
Come fly with us.
Its been 30 years since I last flew my UH-1. Thank you for a great video and the idea of putting my itunes music to it. AWESOME !! You just made my day!!
In 1974-75, in Sumatra, I worked on helirigs and flew in and out in Hueys like this one. Most of the pilots we ex-Vietnam. Two big memories: (1) as the rigs were in jungle clearings getting height when fully loaded could be hard. One day, when I was in the co-pilot’s seat, the pilot lifted-off to 50ft, then leaned the aircraft forward until I was looking straight at the mud, then powered on and went forward all the time at an angle, then as the tree line approached he thrust the stick forward, nose suddenly up, and we zoomed over the trees. Phew... (2) we were cruising along at 1000ft, doors open with tools slung across and a couple of operators in the back. I was in the co-pilot’s seat again. I asked the pilot what he would do if this were Vietnam and he came under fire. He said there were two options, both involving getting down to tree height. He showed me option one: powered-down on the collective and fluttered down to the tree line pretty quickly. This flustered the guys in the back. He then powered-up and took us back to 1000ft to show me option two...... While going forward pretty fast, he yanked back on the stick and we went nose-down straight for the trees. The guys in the back freaked out: they had no idea what we were doing. Stick forward and we skimmed the treetops at speed. Wow..
Love it! I had an Apache Pilot from Afghanistan assigned to me when I worked offshore & he would always push the limits when flying from platform to platform. I loved that guy! He made flying fun. He also knew the limits of the aircraft. He performed in the Apache at American Airshow also. I believe he left & went to work as a pilot for one of Houston Tx News Company.
My dad worked for Bechtel in the Amazon jungle in Peru, he had access to 205's, 206's and 214B's, what a great time that was, calling in a jet ranger to make a beer run...
My father flew many of these when he was in Vietnam he was shot down 3 times and survived he flew many missions his last words before he died here in the United States were ( it was an honor serving the country ruff ruff ruff signing out) may his soul rest in peace and others who fought for this country many years ago
1) Play this,
2) Turn the volume slightly down
3) Open a new tab
4) Play Fortunate Son
+Gary Clifford
It took me a minute but by golly you sir deserve a medal.
I kid you not... I had the opportunity to fly an immaculate H-1 into an event memorial for fallen soldiers... and we did just that, with the song blaring out the door. Was epic!
That shit had to be sweet. Very iconic.
It works!
Long Tall Sally for me good sir.
Literally the coolest chopper ever! Was actually a little sad when the RNZAF finally retired the hueys and fully transitioned to NH90s.
Don't worry, there's still plenty in use in NZ. Logging companies and specialist logistics guys love them. Was on a job a few years back and they used one to carry a radio mast up into the bush and assembled it in the hover. No doubt that the NH90s are a far more reliable and capable airframe (esp now the development issues are ironed out) but the Huey will forever be the most iconic helicopter to ever fly.
As a former UH-1 pilot...brings back many memories training at Ft Benning, then of course to Viet Nam flying Medivac and doing supply drops..did not fly combat at that time. I would love having the Cyclic between my knees now on one of these...damn things were workhorses for the military.
You can come fly with us, anytime.
Its been almost 30 years since I flew one if you don't mind a rusty old man handling it
otto roth, come fly with us, anytime.
You probably flew over my house in WILLIS PLAZA...right off I. -185South in Columbus ga
We would wave at you guys when u flew over......my dad flew 102 combat sorties with the 101st during Vietnam.... 173rd AIRBORNE BRIGADE
I flew medivac (as a medic) around ft Bliss and was lucky enough to be in the uh-1h before we transitioned to the uh-60's so I got to fly in both. The uh-1 was scarier (it was older than I was at the time) and way louder on the inside, but I'll tell you one thing, NOTHING on earth sounds as sweet as a uh-1 starting up, nothing. Just the power and the sound when those 2 blades start to bite is just unreal
The UH-1 is such an iconic aircraft. It changed the way we fight. It’s sounds are so distinct and comforting.
In 8 years of high speed , low drag USN / FMF service as a Corpsman I was privileged to see, hear ,feel these Helo’s on a number of occasions.
I now reside in the Philippines, near the HQ for the Army and Marine Corps. It is currently 0145 local and in the past 20 mikes I heard two fly over in two separate instances. Their “ Hueys “ are the old kind , far removed from the USMC UH-1Y , venom with its four bladed main rotor and awesome engines.
Come fly with us.
Boy! That takes me back to my Air Force days. Doors open, and watching the earth go by.
I also was in AF Hueys....Vandenberg.
Lots of heroes rode in and flew those. Like Gary Wetzel for one.
My husband says that’s a sound and smell he will never forget.
He's right.....I would crew another one today for free if I could.
He is totally right. Welcome home brother.
@FukAzz RS beautiful comment sir...you've now just insulted about every veteran and serving serviceman / woman ever...enjoy the outcome.
#soupsandwich
@FukAzz RS how did you get here, what are you doing, and where are you going?
"Nobody's gettin outa here till you hear that sound" 11b Vietnam
The pilot was smooth as silk.... Awwwwesome!!!!!!!
Huey flies as you'd expect a helo to fly
Just love the Huey!, the pilot was "rockin".
Yeah he was homeboy had the Rhythm
Hats off to the guys who flew and crewed these things. Got a chance to "strap hang" on a cross country trip from Ft. Polk (5th ID) to NTC in a UH-1H Huey many years ago when I was active duty. Later flew in a 212 operated by Molson in Afghanistan as a contractor. Soft spot in my heart for the Huey.
That pilot was smooth as silk.
Wow this brings back a lot of memories. 50 feet off the deck? Hell, when we were training or on missions we were 20-25 feet off the deck as fast as you could go. And if you were flying NVG's, sometimes we would come back with tree limbs attached to the skids. Train like you are going to fight. 1 tour with the 4th Combat Aviation Battalion and 1 tour with the 571 medevac. I loved being a pig driver.
Come fly with us.
That's more than 50 ft. 50 ft is like treetop height. 100ft is barely twice the wingspan of a WWII fighter. They were flying at least 500ft, maybe 1000ft.
Amazing video, thx for sharing! If there was a second cam recording some of the huey's basic gauges it would have been ultra-perfect.
Rode in Huey many times in Vietnam 1967. At Bu Dop picked up when wounded. You will never forget the sound or the feeling of being in a Huey. Am a live today because from pickup to 93 Evac in 45 minutes, next day to Fort Sam Texas, they all should have the MOH.
It NEVER gets old !!!!!!! Thanks
Come fly with us.
Anyone read Chickenhawk? Best book from Vietnam war in my humble opinion.
I always wanted to learn to fly a Huey
It was definitely a emotional rollercoaster. I'd recommend Guts'n Gunships. It's the accounts of a huey gunship pilot.
Low Level Hell was good too.... Its about OH-6's
Check out his second book, "Back in the World"...
two tours flying the *MAGNIFICIENT* UH1-H *HUEY* BETTER THAN *SEX*! TWO WEEKS IN I GOT THE "PURPLE*HURT* AND LIKE MY BRETHREN I DIDN'T WRITE A FUCKING *THING*
Good book
I served in Borneo with the British army and at first thought this was the flight path we took below radar height into Sarawak. anyway... fantastic video and a great trip down memory lane. for those who are interested - the nearest experience to this a civilian can get is to ride a v twin motorcycle... its just like sitting at the door of a Huey flying low on a battle run.
why is riding a v twin m/bike likened to riding a huey? never knowing if you'll get to the end destination?? v twin m/cycles can kiss my arse.
DAVID Marshall I can tell you why. We used to fly to work in West Papua in ex-military Huey, and the vibration and beat of the rotor blades is very similar to a V-twin Harley.
Excellent flying. Very smooth transition from NOE to a hot approach and landing. Brings back the sounds and smell of the UH-1H Dustoff.”
69-15267 aka Dustoff 267 was my bird at Benning, 84-87 Crew Dog....
So sad how its ended, every video shows such talented instructors, friendly staff, clearly made dreams come true
The Huey is my favorite helicopter!!! Awesome video.
Same here. It's great!
here too love the Huey
Too bad you never got the chance to fly in a Cobra. Absolutely devine
@@terilynnwells9326
@@jlarm3 huey is one of the legend utility helicopter
One hell of a good pilot !
Giving that old Huey some love ❤️
Get my first ride in a Huey in 4 weeks and i can't wait , won't be anything like this video but at least it's another iteam off my bucket list thanks to the wife ❤️
Thanks for a great clip 👏
Brings back some memories of being 19.
Flying The Loach(Oh6a) that's not low enough, I can't count how many tree branches came back in our skids. Man, was it a blast. I do miss those days.GO CAV!
You got to love the sound of those things approaching, when you're on the ground
Flap, flap, flap....the sound of rescue!
SUPER FLYING!! you guys got some skillz! Made that all look so easy. This is real flying. No flight computers controlling machine.
Girls vehicles: "I like red lambos!"
Boys vehicles:
Boy... this brings back a lot of good memories... Did this for 20 years...
+Ira Jakob Logan County, West Virginia (6L4). Come fly with us.
+marpathelicopters I would love to... I retired in 1993 and I miss it... "If it doesn't hover, it sucks and blows!"
Wow...nice visuals...total respect for these pilots!
This reminds me of my first combat mission. Picture yourself jumping off this chopper into a river while taking NVA fire. Pretty intense for a nineteen year old.
Come fly with nus.
Enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing! 🚁
Looks like that guy on the left has put in more than a few hours on a Huey! Loved that approach.
He does seem to have done this a time or two, doesn't it?
Jump back a few comments and you’ll know why…the real deal
Wow. That was some great flying. Awesome video!
this is definitely the best passenger videocam ride. thanks for ride !
A true workhorse of a helicopter, and one of the most iconic ever.
Used to fly r/c there a LONG time ago! Nice video!
Bad ass. Great flying. There buddy.
Back in the early 70s in college in Huntsville TX I got a ride in one of these. The military were doing exercises in the area. They landed in a vacant area near my dorm. Everybody near of coursed rush out there. They were kind enough to offer us rides. So I had to do it. Really cool experience.
Awesome, thanks for posting!!
The way you filmed this, I thought I was watching an action movie! lol
Brings back memories.... !
I remember getting to flying in that baby when MARPAT Aviation first got it yearssss ago. I never get tired of seeing Logan "International" Airport (6L4) ... thanks for sharing Mike. A+ to the pilot.
I think he has done that more than a few times. Thanks for your service.
just plain awesome.
In my day we called it flying NOE (nap of earth). about 50 feet of the tree tops, say about 90 knots airspeed. lots of fun when you are only in your 20's.
+HuasoPodrido Lots of fun all the time.
it's still called noe
nap?
And lots of fun in your 40's too.
And NOSTALGIC at 60 going on 61...
I am not from America but I love the sound and the look of the Huey. I hope who ever designed the beast got the recognition they deserve.
Damn that was a smooth transition between the pilots swapping control while descending!
I was on ship when one of our helicopters turned 50 years old.... I love old stuff but alot of these airframes are ticking time bombs. I certainly wouldn't be pulling any serious g's in those museum pieces... Cool video though...
Age doesn't mean much to an airframe, only the amount of stress cycles they've been under. With inspections to catch any fatigue cracks starting, it's safe enough. The only part that is really stressed like an airplane is the spars in the rotor blades, and those are easy enough to change out. I wouldn't have any problem flying in a 50 year old Huey as long as it received proper maintenance and inspection. They are still flying Lancasters and Spitfires and B-17s and P-51s from WWII. Eventually the stress will age the airframes to the point where they'll need to be totally rebuilt or retired, but until then, they are safe enough. Its not like commercial airliners where the whole fuselage is subject to pressurization cycle stresses. Although this is one reason I wish that those flying these old planes would keep themselves to mild maneuvers, since aerobatic and "energetic" flying must necessarily put more stress on the airframe than gentle flying does, hastening the day when they must be retired.
you are clueless. this much is obvious. probably the only time you went up was on that birds 50th .
They will never fail, with veterans spirit, and if they do fail, it's a good way to go.
Worry not friend, she’ll still be going long after you and I are gone.
I say this as a career Crew Chief...... That old ass H1 will outfly anything built today. End of story.
All you need now is loud speakers playing flight of the valkyries.
The first unit I was posted to when I joined the Australian Army was 171 C&L Sqn. It was the last unit in the Australian military to fly the UH-1H. I got to fire the M60s out of the side doors which was great.
A Huge Thanks for posting.
Big boy is handling that chopper!
Very nice!
this would be an awesome ride along flight. pilot was so smooth.
What an incredible perspective.
Man, that brings back memories
Very cool video! Thank you for sharing!
Nice. It made the hair on my back stand up.
Great upload!!
Fantastic flying skills in a fantastic bird......... I know you have invested a LOT of sweat and time into getting that level of flying second nature...... but.... Do you know how lucky you are?!?!....
Great vid, thank you, from a VERY jealous UK guy :)
Another day at the office.
I remember doing something like this.
I have old VCR tapes I'm converting to share here.
Please do!!
yes, please do.
Hey are u ever going to upload them? Lol
I have many hours in these as a door gunner. Much better with the doors open and yes, they are loud, but I think the noise may have been enhanced by the camera or perhaps the sound proofing (and I use that term loosely) may not have been installed. That being said, I lost about half of my hearing because of my 4 years in the army around these aircraft and other loud army things. Great video though.
+motoprof1441 "Above the Best" & "Garry Owen" to you, trooper.
Guidemon -
Motoprof...the M-60's helped with the sound...didn't they
Hearing loss is a big deal in the military, the US military is now issuing hearing protection and hearing aids. The latest radio headsets double as amplified and noise limited headsets. So you can talk on the radio, but hear what's going on around you better than normal, all without risking your hearing. My friend was an M60 platoon commander, if you want to talk to him you have to stand on his right. Right finger in ear, left hand on the microphone in his day. So left ear pretty much useless now. USMC is experimenting with issuing silencers, sound moderators, on all personal weapons. I have Sordin Supreme Pro neckband headset that fits under a helmet and works with a radio and lets you hear, but it's not as good as the latest solution.
I flew Huey's in Nam for a year. Lost a bunch of hearing too! Mostly (seriously) in the frequency spoken by women & kids. The Huey's a great ride.
Beautiful sharp banks to the left and right mountains around I would be grinning from ear to ear
thanks for sharing video.
Come fly with us.
Great video!
Cool video! I like it!
That's some silky flying in those sharp turns, great video!
Nice flying, I'm working on my CFII, would love to get hired in driving a Huey. I'm also a WV native, Love flying in the mountain's.
My dad's favorite helicopter I think. He always said how smooth this thing flew. My mom was afraid of flying them during the war because the doors were open 😂
Nice one, remind me of the good old days
Ain't enough "o"s in smooth for this pilot.
Wow, thats a great VIDEO! John P.
I miss that sound.
I've never rode in an airplane nor a helicopter, I've always had a fear of heights and especially the thoughts of something going wrong in the air and crashing. But i have a special place in my heart for the Vietnam veterans and the UH-1.. If i was to ever ride in a helicopter, I'd love to get a chance to ride in a UH-1.. The area in the video looks like WV or KY... I'm from Pike Co. ky.
Take a chance you'll never forget the experience, flying makes your spirit soar.
Nice video must be extremely expensive to own and operate one of these. It's hard to watch those old videos of the Navy pushing them overboard during the evacuation of South Vietnam.
Made me cry.
Me too
Maintaining them is primary expense, fuel cost per hour is comparable to my small plane. Owning a piece of history comes with a price.
The lives they saved were worth more.
engine swap!
This is the best music for a helicopter video.
Helicopters are great fun to fly in.
Answer to Nicolaj AC left seat co-pilot (PP) right seat (AC is aircraft commander) Army air. privately owned fly it any way you want but the left seat had fewer/less instrumentation.
Amazing flying skills there!
Thanks
He disfrutado con el video. Saludos de un ex FAMET, UHEL-IV (unidad de helicópteros IV), Sevilla, España.
Thanks for the fun flight.
that was bad ass!
"I Gotta GET ME ONE OF THEEEESEEE!" (Independence Day Movie!)
Dont
Worked at the customer receiving center for new Bell owners seen so many types and variants. They're evolving that's for sure...
We flew to work in a Huey in West Papua (the western part of Papua New Guinea). I thought at the start maybe they were flying to the Ertzberg Mine where we worked, the country looked so similar, but no.
That was Bad-Ass ! ! ! :-)
UH-1H
THE BEST helicopter!
I Love this
mike HELLAS
UH-1N is twice as good.
@@Tsamokie the best sound of the universe!!!!
@Rick E. Barry...flap, flap, flap...the sound of rescue!
Hot approach there, ace.
Neat. Loved it! Thanks