I always feel very emotional when CSAR is mentioned. Full of admiration, it is so inspiring to consider specialists who are devoted to rescuing war fighters after things have gone badly wrong. When they are vulnerable and need a helping hand.
This is the plane for the job, isn't it? 1950s design. Does the job! I can only imagine, over the 50+ years of service, there must have been times when the troubled Boys heard the low Buzz, they must have felt elated!
I left the Army after a decade, and turned down a Warrant Officer opportunity to fly helos, in order to finish out my career as an Enlisted Combat Search And Rescueman. I became a Rescue Flight Engineer on the last 4 of the MC-130P's in the inventory, configured for CSAR (the FrankenHERK). MY fini flight...my last active duty flight before retiring, was the flight that put the VERY LAST of the MC-130P Combat Shadows...to bed. I called aloud the Engine Shutdown Checklist for tail # 66-0212, the last Shadow, in the presence of some rather old men at the old former Castle AFB museum...these old fellas wearing sime ballcaps with some very special pins and ribbons adornng them. See, old Two One Two, once upon a time, went the callsign "LIME 01" while flying her helicopter air to air refueling part in the famous Son Tay Raid, And these old men used to wear soft green berets in place of those ballcaps. I was insanely honored to put that Iron Lady, as well as my CSAR flying Career, to bed that day (27 Nov 2018), on that way...and I myself retired in early 2020. If I said I didn't miss it ... ... my nose would start to grow. "These Things We Do ... That Others May Live" -FARVA
Can't believe how high tech these things are now. It makes my think once you have a good platform just keep upgrading it rather than reinventing the wheel
From what I've gathered from aviation engineers that I've known, that's pretty normal. I remember a friend who works at GE was super excited to develop a new engine. Most of what they did was design modification and refinement of older platforms. Another retired (Northrop Grumman or Rolls Royce?) engineer I once talked to was talking about how they were so proud of helicopter engine they designed in the late 60's and how the base engine was still widely used, just in a much later iteration.
All I have to say is WOW. The old girl has come a long way. I retired in 1997 after 26 years as a C-130 instructor loadmaster. I flew E and H models accumulating over 5,000 hrs. And the VA still says my hearing is okay. It was my honor and privilege to serve. Thank you Erik Johnston for bringing back some fond memories. AND THE ROLLERS TURN OVER? Now that is a feature we wish we had back then.
I live in Northern Ireland. One of these just flew over my house at 17,000 ft this morning. It had quite a roar, so I had to look it up on Flight Radar. Was headed out of Belfast westward on its way to the US over the Atlantic. Very impressive video of a very impressive piece of kit. Thanks for sharing.
Spent 20 years on these, acs,mcs,hcs and ecs. I live near dmafb and seen 3 acct I was assigned to, plus many more. I think I'm getting old. Great video!!!!
Everyone always talks about the B-52 when it comes to long-serving airplanes. This airplane has been IN CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION since 1954, is currently in use by about 75% of the world's air forces, and, fills about 30 separate roles. From it's original medium transport role, electronic warfare, aerial refueling, intelligence gathering, storm chasing, you name it. It may not be fast, it may not be "sexy", but, it is the BEST aircraft ever designed!
Amazing! This aircraft and crew really show how dedicated the US is to CSAR. I can't think of anyone else in the world who has such a commitment to seeing their downed aircrew recovered. Just think of the confidence you must have as a pilot knowing that if you are forced to bail out over enemy territory these people will be there to find you and bring you home!
Thank you very much, very interesting. It reminds me of seeing the C-130s which were part of the Rescue and Recovery Squadron, which used to be based at Woodbridge here in the UK many years ago. Along with their Jolly Green Giants.
Showing a vast sea of complex buttons, knobs, switches, lights, meters like nuclear reactor control console: "it's very easy to operate, very user-friendly aircraft to fly around" Vey convincing introduction indeed.
Pretty crazy radar und radio systems. Like a little flying base. Put enough food and supplementary fuel and a few spare partd in there and these guys can survive a Apokalypse and live on this thing and afterwards find signs of life anywhere. Really really crazy. Even more true when it comes to aircraft carriers and bigger military ships in general
After consulting this video, I am pretty confident that i would be able to take a c130j for a spin if I find it parked at a walmart parking lot, you never know!
I was flying my paramotor yesterday, and one of these flew below me. It was then that I questioned all of my life choices. I wonder if they even saw me. They were cruising a river bed, carving around hills, around 1000-1500 ft.
Very cool. I crew chief'd on the H models back in the early 80's. So much has changed. No crew bunk, the honey pot is on the other side, different engines and props, etc. They didn't show the single point refuel receptacle panel. I wanted to see if it was still the same.
The J-model SPR panel only has the fuel hose hookup and one gauge for the surge suppressor psi. Can only see how much is in each tank from the flight deck now.
Hi Cap, small correction if I may, the AOA vane gives you the aircraft’s Angle of Attack information in flight but it doesn’t give you airspeed and altitude information for your Flight control system. Cheers.
Outstanding! Super useful footage for Aviators past, present, and future! You are to be highly commended for going the hard yards to produce this legacy!
I was in treatment and on 1 of the houses was literally back yarding a Air Force Base can't remember the name wanna say like hour from Scottsdale and or Phoenix was a training base for f-35s and 22 pilots as well I believe
" Hello, I am the pilot and this is MY aircraft, Let me show Around". If this was a "Public Affairs Officer" or someone else it would be Boring and Dull . Watching these "Pros" makes us feel safe !
Heard that plane over the sky here (Poland) for the first time some time in March 2022. That heavy buzzing sound of 4 propellers immediately had my attention. Dropped all, checked the flightradar app, and got this beutifull buzzard (OTIS71 - to the inquisitive ones) Now I hear or see this plane every other day as the sky obove me here seems to be on it's regular route. Regardless of the fact the plane is here for not-a-great reason - It's still a treat to see it in action. And more so, it's a great treat to find out more about this Beautiful Bird from people who actually operate it. (Great Channel!) Visually, This Plane reminds me of a fat marine mammal: an overweight dolphin or a slim beluga - fat, big but very swift. That giant tail fin -- I had to ask google about it :D Back to MSFS... :]
Just heard one flying over (I live in the UK, they either fly over us or heading to their base here if American). I don't know who does the engines but I can always tell if it's an american/german/canadian plane flying over with that sound and it's mostly these.
@@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 Yup, that’s the same way I’ve ever seen ground pwr applied. I’ve been flying 130s since 2012, as an engineer & a loadmaster, & I’ve NEVER even seen a dc power cart lol
@@TangoSierra888 Maybe most of the stuff on the J runs on DC power. Most everything on the flight station looked different from the T models. Especially the Nav station. Looks like they Automated out the Engineer and replaced him with a Comms/WSO/Navigator. Those reversible rollers aft of the 245 were pretty cool. Wish they had those when I flew in the back.
@@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 Believe it or not, the electrical system is pretty similar to the E, H, & N models I flew as an engineer. No engineer anymore, we got replaced by a computer. The nav got replaced by a combat systems officer (CSO). The plane is SUPER automated now, if there’s a malfunction, the computer basically tells you what it is. The older Loads looooove the flip-over rollers lol
Lavatory on a Hercy-bird: Not as nice as the one at home, still better then digging a hole into the ground while fighting of wolfs with the other hand. XD Anyway, another superb video on a wonderful bird. \m/ rock n roll After our 160´s are going to be retired at the end of this year, the A400 comes more into play and we bought some 130J ´s to supplement the A400 fleet. While the 130 and 160 are cloesly related in mission rating and capabilities it sure is nice to know that we´ll get some of the newly build ones, because those 160´s are just too damn old now.
One of the most in depth introduction to HC 130J, this guy really knows his onions, well done 👍👍
Really good brief from this pilot. He's the kind of driver that we flew with on tourist trips to the infinite beach.
This was better than a fighter jet. So much info and so much to see. I love the C-130
I always feel very emotional when CSAR is mentioned. Full of admiration, it is so inspiring to consider specialists who are devoted to rescuing war fighters after things have gone badly wrong. When they are vulnerable and need a helping hand.
This is the plane for the job, isn't it? 1950s design. Does the job!
I can only imagine, over the 50+ years of service, there must have been times when the troubled Boys heard the low Buzz, they must have felt elated!
I left the Army after a decade, and turned down a Warrant Officer opportunity to fly helos, in order to finish out my career as an Enlisted Combat Search And Rescueman. I became a Rescue Flight Engineer on the last 4 of the MC-130P's in the inventory, configured for CSAR (the FrankenHERK).
MY fini flight...my last active duty flight before retiring, was the flight that put the VERY LAST of the MC-130P Combat Shadows...to bed.
I called aloud the Engine Shutdown Checklist for tail # 66-0212, the last Shadow, in the presence of some rather old men at the old former Castle AFB museum...these old fellas wearing sime ballcaps with some very special pins and ribbons adornng them.
See, old Two One Two, once upon a time, went the callsign "LIME 01" while flying her helicopter air to air refueling part in the famous Son Tay Raid,
And these old men used to wear soft green berets in place of those ballcaps.
I was insanely honored to put that Iron Lady, as well as my CSAR flying Career, to bed that day (27 Nov 2018), on that way...and I myself retired in early 2020.
If I said I didn't miss it ...
... my nose would start to grow.
"These Things We Do ... That Others May Live"
-FARVA
Can't believe how high tech these things are now. It makes my think once you have a good platform just keep upgrading it rather than reinventing the wheel
From what I've gathered from aviation engineers that I've known, that's pretty normal. I remember a friend who works at GE was super excited to develop a new engine. Most of what they did was design modification and refinement of older platforms. Another retired (Northrop Grumman or Rolls Royce?) engineer I once talked to was talking about how they were so proud of helicopter engine they designed in the late 60's and how the base engine was still widely used, just in a much later iteration.
All I have to say is WOW. The old girl has come a long way. I retired in 1997 after 26 years as a C-130 instructor loadmaster. I flew E and H models accumulating over 5,000 hrs. And the VA still says my hearing is okay. It was my honor and privilege to serve. Thank you Erik Johnston for bringing back some fond memories. AND THE ROLLERS TURN OVER? Now that is a feature we wish we had back then.
@Lahiru Perera You are welcome. Serving was an honor and my privilege.
"the VA still says my hearing is ok" Hehehehe made me chuckle out loud.
@@jacobpalmer9247 I notice todays airlifters are wearing Bose noise-canceling headsets.
These modern CSAR Hercs are much nicer than the paratroop H models I remember. No puke or hydraulic fluid on the floor, for one thing.
I live in Northern Ireland. One of these just flew over my house at 17,000 ft this morning. It had quite a roar, so I had to look it up on Flight Radar. Was headed out of Belfast westward on its way to the US over the Atlantic. Very impressive video of a very impressive piece of kit. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool
Hey! I'm an engine mechanic on the HC-130Js! I love doing engine runs on em!
Spent 20 years on these, acs,mcs,hcs and ecs. I live near dmafb and seen 3 acct I was assigned to, plus many more. I think I'm getting old. Great video!!!!
Everyone always talks about the B-52 when it comes to long-serving airplanes. This airplane has been IN CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION since 1954, is currently in use by about 75% of the world's air forces, and, fills about 30 separate roles. From it's original medium transport role, electronic warfare, aerial refueling, intelligence gathering, storm chasing, you name it. It may not be fast, it may not be "sexy", but, it is the BEST aircraft ever designed!
ever designed is a stretch.
The B52 isn't used by 75% of all air forces, unless you meant the C130 it would make no sense!
@@Penske_Penguin the c130 just fit countries needs. And cargo planes to tend to last longer that bombers.
I don't think they've built a new one for decades
@@Penske_Penguin he didn't say B52, read it again as it is clear he was discussing c130
Thank you very much for all these explanation. That's what is called generosity.
Absolutely love all the -130s! Great video. Huge thanks for the 71st for letting us have a close look!
Yes. The C-130 is the best plane EVER. Its been around since the 1950's and has been utilised in so many different roles.
Sadly The UK lacks this combat rescue facility.
Great team of guys with super kit doing a fantastic job.
Thanks for the comprehensive walk round.
👍
GREAT VIDEO ERIC THE BEST GUY TO EXPLAINED ON HOW TO OPERATE THIS BABY . THANK YOU VERY MUCH
30 years in the AF on heavies as MX - B-52, KC-135, C-141, and C-5's. I never got a good read on the HC or MC 130's. Awesome video...thanks!
Never thought I'd see my old unit and jet here on RUclips like this.
It’s pretty amazing seeing my old TOLD card on the FMS now pretty cool
Even though they are similar, I hope you get a MC-130 walkaround one day.
POV : You're here from AxGamesoft
Same lol
Same
Wsp
Same
I was ground crew in the 80s on C130s at Hickman air force base.
Amazing! This aircraft and crew really show how dedicated the US is to CSAR. I can't think of anyone else in the world who has such a commitment to seeing their downed aircrew recovered. Just think of the confidence you must have as a pilot knowing that if you are forced to bail out over enemy territory these people will be there to find you and bring you home!
Awesome video, my daughter is a very master she's at moody right now and loving it.
A top introduction to this aircraft
Thank you very much, very interesting.
It reminds me of seeing the C-130s which were part of the Rescue and Recovery Squadron, which used to be based at
Woodbridge here in the UK many years ago. Along with their Jolly Green Giants.
Didn't know Denzel Washington was a USAF MC-130J pilot too, but he certainly gives a marvellous walkaround. ;)
Haha
Wow! Excellent and professional Airman. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
Showing a vast sea of complex buttons, knobs, switches, lights, meters like nuclear reactor control console:
"it's very easy to operate, very user-friendly aircraft to fly around" Vey convincing introduction indeed.
Awesome walk through! I salute you, Captain.
Greetings from the UK 😁 Thank you for this Mr Johnston, amazing video, love these walk arounds, they are brilliant for us aviation geeks 👍
Pretty crazy radar und radio systems. Like a little flying base. Put enough food and supplementary fuel and a few spare partd in there and these guys can survive a Apokalypse and live on this thing and afterwards find signs of life anywhere. Really really crazy. Even more true when it comes to aircraft carriers and bigger military ships in general
this is one of the best (if not, THE best) 'walkaround' video on YT, thanks! This is should be the template for all others to follow.
AUX tanks are located in the wing between inboard engine and fuselage.
Don’t forget that nose gear pin! I was an FE on E models. Would love to be one on the newer birds (J’s). Best seat in the house and nothing to do 👍
This channel is just getting better with every new video!, Thank you so much for your hard work! Please keep them coming!
Jaeson me already hit so much junk, that,..pf
really enjoyed the tour, thanks for making this and posting.
These video's are great! So good to just hear the expert explain things as opposed to (cringy) questions. Very well shot, and edited!
And presented!
After consulting this video, I am pretty confident that i would be able to take a c130j for a spin if I find it parked at a walmart parking lot, you never know!
The HC-130J feels like the most premium military Transport Aircraft.
I was flying my paramotor yesterday, and one of these flew below me. It was then that I questioned all of my life choices. I wonder if they even saw me. They were cruising a river bed, carving around hills, around 1000-1500 ft.
A never lasting plane. I love it!!
Fantastic presentation. Thank you so much.
This was (or is) an awesome video!!! I really enjoyed it It was very professionally done
Wauu 5765 is real upgraded and versed technology other than others this shows intergreety
Can’t wait! I only hope the AC-130 is next. 😄
That would be sweet! I’d love to do a walkaround on the AC-130
I highly doubt but a 160th AH-6 would be badass
I would prefer MC-130 or MH-47
Hercules! Hercules!
Definitely would love to see an AC-130 and MC-130s
Fascinating. Thanks for posting!
I love the Hercules, we have them here in Denmark, looks so godly when flying low and slow!
Very cool. I crew chief'd on the H models back in the early 80's. So much has changed. No crew bunk, the honey pot is on the other side, different engines and props, etc. They didn't show the single point refuel receptacle panel. I wanted to see if it was still the same.
The J-model SPR panel only has the fuel hose hookup and one gauge for the surge suppressor psi. Can only see how much is in each tank from the flight deck now.
Hi Cap, small correction if I may, the AOA vane gives you the aircraft’s Angle of Attack information in flight but it doesn’t give you airspeed and altitude information for your Flight control system. Cheers.
You are my new Hero !! This is Awesome!!!
Awesome! Sure happy you liked it
Outstanding! Super useful footage for Aviators past, present, and future! You are to be highly commended for going the hard yards to produce this legacy!
These videos is very inspiring, educative and so awesome.
The Nav really can get task saturated quickly, they seem to have to manage a lot of things.
This is it....THIS IS IT. THIS IS THE PLANE I WANNA FLY
Thanks Erik, great video!
Incredibly informative.
One flying above us where i live. There at 12,900 ft. Out of Tucson. There's a KC 135 trailing them too
I was in treatment and on 1 of the houses was literally back yarding a Air Force Base can't remember the name wanna say like hour from Scottsdale and or Phoenix was a training base for f-35s and 22 pilots as well I believe
Wishlist for other walk around tours:
C-5 Galaxy, Hawkeye, B-52, Chinook.
Thank you
Just to say - this is a fabulous site/channel. If you’re ever in Oxford Erik m’man - the drinks are on me. 😊
Absolutely loving this series!
Thanks! Sure happy you like them
Yep... this is a good video.
Yep... good stuff.
Yep... really nice aircraft
" Hello, I am the pilot and this is MY aircraft, Let me show Around".
If this was a "Public Affairs Officer" or someone else it would be Boring and Dull .
Watching these "Pros" makes us feel safe !
Heard that plane over the sky here (Poland) for the first time some time in March 2022. That heavy buzzing sound of 4 propellers immediately had my attention. Dropped all, checked the flightradar app, and got this beutifull buzzard (OTIS71 - to the inquisitive ones)
Now I hear or see this plane every other day as the sky obove me here seems to be on it's regular route.
Regardless of the fact the plane is here for not-a-great reason - It's still a treat to see it in action.
And more so, it's a great treat to find out more about this Beautiful Bird from people who actually operate it. (Great Channel!)
Visually, This Plane reminds me of a fat marine mammal: an overweight dolphin or a slim beluga - fat, big but very swift.
That giant tail fin -- I had to ask google about it :D
Back to MSFS... :]
Not so good reason is naive. All of western europe will get destroyed soon when WW3 goes Global since it already started in 2014
Just can't wait!!!
Just heard one flying over (I live in the UK, they either fly over us or heading to their base here if American). I don't know who does the engines but I can always tell if it's an american/german/canadian plane flying over with that sound and it's mostly these.
Pretty damn cool. Great presentation
Fantastically in-depth video!
thank you !
All this is really awesome thank you 😊👍
wow great video awesome narrator
Great video!
These videos are unique. Great work.
Very Very Very nice PLANE
This is great, i hope you can do the f-15 eagle sometime.
An F-15 would be awesome!! That is such a great plane
Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks my friend! Sure do appreciate your support
Awesome work keep it up♥🙏
The pilot did a really good job what a nice gut and he knew every thing about that plane the navigator was awesome too his job isn't as cool
I love your videos, it'd be amazing to see one these for rockets
Very educational
Top video thank you!!😎
How bout a video on the EC130 ? I'm sure some of the electronics are top secret but people may not know they exist
Oh man I’m excited!
These videos are amazing!
Thanks so much! Glad that you like them!
TJM_squad fannnnnns!
Seems that the Garmin Fenix is a popular wristwatch omboard🕣
Isn’t the power port on the right for 28v DC? Lot’s of nice improvements on the J model.
You are correct. 115v ac on the left, 28v dc on the right
@@TangoSierra888 Wasn’t sure with all the electrical changes on the J. We always plugged in 115 and ran the inverters for the 28v DC Bus.
@@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 Yup, that’s the same way I’ve ever seen ground pwr applied. I’ve been flying 130s since 2012, as an engineer & a loadmaster, & I’ve NEVER even seen a dc power cart lol
@@TangoSierra888 Maybe most of the stuff on the J runs on DC power. Most everything on the flight station looked different from the T models. Especially the Nav station. Looks like they Automated out the Engineer and replaced him with a Comms/WSO/Navigator.
Those reversible rollers aft of the 245 were pretty cool. Wish they had those when I flew in the back.
@@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 Believe it or not, the electrical system is pretty similar to the E, H, & N models I flew as an engineer. No engineer anymore, we got replaced by a computer. The nav got replaced by a combat systems officer (CSO). The plane is SUPER automated now, if there’s a malfunction, the computer basically tells you what it is. The older Loads looooove the flip-over rollers lol
AWESOME ... THANK YOU !!! LIKE
Very cool, subscribed today.
Awesome! Thanks!!
amazing, lot's of vids with the air force, any chance to get a look at an F15 ?
i can't wait
The harness. Keep us from exiting the a/c lol
Yes!
The best video of Hercules 🤓I flew an Antonov -12 😎good luck !)
thats one upgraded pimped out c130
YES!
El mejor avión de carga del mundo 😶🙂👍👍👍🤙🇦🇷
Also, you will always be friendly welcome in my country, Senegal.
It's July 24th now!!!
Haha, that’s right! We’re all getting ready. Can’t wait!!
4:15 it’s official, the U.S. government trusts it to protect its sensitive top of the line technology it can hold my car together.
The cobra! Or the spuce goose...
I’d love to do both of those
Lavatory on a Hercy-bird: Not as nice as the one at home, still better then digging a hole into the ground while fighting of wolfs with the other hand. XD Anyway, another superb video on a wonderful bird. \m/ rock n roll After our 160´s are going to be retired at the end of this year, the A400 comes more into play and we bought some 130J ´s to supplement the A400 fleet. While the 130 and 160 are cloesly related in mission rating and capabilities it sure is nice to know that we´ll get some of the newly build ones, because those 160´s are just too damn old now.