The ten thumbs down are for ten people who had no contact with or never had the privilege of working on this incredible aircraft and quite frankly it sucks to be you
I was a jet engine mechanic in 68-69 at bien hoa, 19tass. Got to fly in ov-10a several times with a capt. Miller. We had planes all over the south. Had go to location on occasions on troubleshooting. Also sgt. Osterhout was the prop. mech. also went on another plane, when required engine replacement.
Amazing aircraft. I am happy some places are still using them for work. Like Cal-Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). They still use them as spotter aircraft, and making drop for the air tankers. They will fly in front and deploy smoke. They run several of them throughout the state.
It's interesting watching this and thinking about the FACs that stooged about over Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, at relatively low level in these things while the Vietcong and NVA tried to perforate them. It's amazing that any survived.
Nous avons un Bronco en état de vol en France au musée de l'aviation de Montélimar (sud de la France) près de chez moi, je le vois dans tous les airshows !
Truly an impressive machine and with all its options they came up over the years this is what they need to give to the Afghan Air Force for the ground support not because it's outdated and irrelevant it's actually one of the best airplanes for closing air support A 10 warthog was modeled after this plane
We are still flying this in the Philippine Air Force... Our A and C models were modified to M variant in the early 20s then now we are bringing them back to C. It looks 4 bladed broncos are slower the 3 bladed. The PAF lost 4 OV-10s after upgrading it to M, the four bladedBroncos has too many issues.
OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to 3,200 lb of external munitions, internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and loiter for three or more hours.
Yes it's roll rate was quick..fight test aircraft..had 30 ft wing span..test pilots felt roll rate was to quick..and made the platform unstable..so production aircraft had 5 ft added on both wing tips to give it a more stable feel...wonderful plane..great asset to armed forces...indeed it was...!
Two other good books about the OV-10s and O-2as are DaNang Diary and Naked in DaNang. Both about the 20TASS. I witnesses the incident the Naked in DaNang was about. All I can say is crazy pilots.
It's the "Wheel up warning light". A red wheels warning light warn the pilot of a possible unsafe gear position when the gear is not extended and the power levers are retarded, engine condition lever is at T.O./LAND and the flaps are extended 30 degrees or more. An audible warning horn sound when the wheels warning light is illuminated.
One of the best flying aircraft and the giant glass cockpit offers visibility like no other combat aircraft, but that constant loud pitched buzzing noise of the engines would drive me crazy after about 20 minutes flying that thing! One USAF pilot said the helmet does nothing to block out the incredibly loud noise of the engines, so pilots have to jam ear plugs into their ears under the helmet to keep their sanity! LOL. This would be a devastating aircraft in the future with SILENT electric powered propulsion. Silent but deadly and the pilots would probably rejoice. High powered electric propulsion engines could also potentially increase the power by a great margin sparking a whole new possibility with this aircraft. Silent electric propulsion would also be a much better platform for what this aircraft is designed for which is forward air controlling or close air support. It would allow the plane to be virtually undetectable by sound alone and difficult for any troops on the ground to even hear while on missions although RADAR and other electronic countermeasures and other devices would almost certainly detect it unless outfitted with electronic jamming equipment which could easily be done. Just make the back seater an electronic warfare officer, weapons operator, communications officer, and co-pilot if needed. It would definitely take this aircraft to the next level although by the time they develop an electric propulsion system that would work, the aircraft would probably be obsolete anyway as drone aircraft would be far more advanced by that point. There are several companies at the moment around the world that are actively developing the future of flight including the big commercial and transport aircraft using electric powered propulsion. It will most certainly be the power of flight in the future. It's probably still 20 to 30 years away for the big commercial airliners in mass use but development is progressing at a very rapid rate and prototypes are expected in the next few years.
Needs to learn to "synch" the props. Condition levers usually stay in T/O & land at low altitude maneuvering or aerobatics. Normal flight is used at altitude for cruise.
Love this aircraft. Nimble and tough. Thank you for no computer voiceover or bad music track.
The ten thumbs down are for ten people who had no contact with or never had the privilege of working on this incredible aircraft and quite frankly it sucks to be you
My squadron trained FAC's at Patrick AFB. In 79 I got to fly in one during Competition. It was amazing how maneuverable this plane is.
Fascinating to watch a Pro at work. Loved the roll while climbing! An abundance of power.
I was a jet engine mechanic in 68-69 at bien hoa, 19tass. Got to fly in ov-10a several times with a capt. Miller. We had planes all over the south. Had go to location on occasions on troubleshooting. Also sgt. Osterhout was the prop. mech. also went on another plane, when required engine replacement.
Thank you sir
No crappy music :)
I love this aircraft. Built to save lives.. great video of the visibility the design inabled
Wonderful flying and thanks for adhering to original music of engines
Amazing aircraft. I am happy some places are still using them for work. Like Cal-Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). They still use them as spotter aircraft, and making drop for the air tankers. They will fly in front and deploy smoke. They run several of them throughout the state.
I was ordnance on the OV-10 in the Marine Corps. 1982-1986
Awesome Video. Thanks for bringing us along. Stay safe
One of he Best OV-10 Videos I have ever Seen. Thanks for Posting it..!! Greeting from Venezuela..!!
It's interesting watching this and thinking about the FACs that stooged about over Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, at relatively low level in these things while the Vietcong and NVA tried to perforate them. It's amazing that any survived.
Nous avons un Bronco en état de vol en France au musée de l'aviation de Montélimar (sud de la France) près de chez moi, je le vois dans tous les airshows !
I wish my C172 had that great cockpit visibility!.
Awesome keep them coming...
it rolls quickly ,, great video
Thank you for sharing your flight. :-)
The guys that flew these in Vietnam....Cahonies the size of coconuts!
Ulimate respect for ALL military aviators during these crazy days...
Truly an impressive machine and with all its options they came up over the years this is what they need to give to the Afghan Air Force for the ground support not because it's outdated and irrelevant it's actually one of the best airplanes for closing air support A 10 warthog was modeled after this plane
She saved a lot of lives. Didn’t need a press release
This plane is cool; It flies excellent and well! 🇧🇷
We are still flying this in the Philippine Air Force... Our A and C models were modified to M variant in the early 20s then now we are bringing them back to C. It looks 4 bladed broncos are slower the 3 bladed. The PAF lost 4 OV-10s after upgrading it to M, the four bladedBroncos has too many issues.
Props out of sync was driving me nuts had to mute it.
I worked with the engineer who designed the landing gear for this aircraft. Very special long travel gear
OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to 3,200 lb of external munitions, internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and loiter for three or more hours.
Hes over N East england South Shields and Roker.😊
Yes it's roll rate was quick..fight test aircraft..had 30 ft wing span..test pilots felt roll rate was to quick..and made the platform unstable..so production aircraft had 5 ft added on both wing tips to give it a more stable feel...wonderful plane..great asset to armed forces...indeed it was...!
Awesome!!!!
In case you're wondering what plane this is, it's the OV-10 Bronco. This is for those who genuinely have no clue ...
Nice, thanks.
Read the book "Flying Black Ponies" - I forget author's name. A thrilling account of Navy squadron VAL-4 and their use of the Bronco in South Vietnam.
Two other good books about the OV-10s and O-2as are DaNang Diary and Naked in DaNang. Both about the 20TASS. I witnesses the incident the Naked in DaNang was about. All I can say is crazy pilots.
great view from the cockpit ,,, wouldnt fancy some on throwing lead at it though.
Awesome!
My God is that thing LOUD.... I wouldn't want to listen to that for hours at a time!...Great plane though!
Aviation in general is LOUD. There's a reason lots of pilots suffer hearing loss.
Thanks! Glad it was real no disco crap
What was the Red CAUTION light for?
Nice, but during the entire flight, the condition levers were set at the T.O./LAND position. Why? To perform acrobatics or what?
What was the alarm at 2:48 ?
When the OV-10 shut down is that a MIG15 in front of the hanger?
At the 2:54 mark, when you reduced throttle. What was the red annunciation light that kept flashing? It came on again at about 7:03.
It's the "Wheel up warning light". A red wheels warning light warn the pilot of a possible unsafe gear position when the gear is not extended and the power levers are retarded, engine condition lever is at T.O./LAND and the flaps are extended 30 degrees or more. An audible warning horn sound when the wheels warning light is illuminated.
Where was this filmed?
Wow, you’re really out in the open with this thing...
Superb visibility
I used to maintain that aircraft before to include com-nav system
Bitchin' footage from the cockpit!!!!!!
What a View
Best part: 2:12 .
OV 10 เคยบินมาสนับสนุนยิงปืนทิ้งระเบิดให้ จำเสียงได้
Pilot: I like riding a flying horse
Wow,Verry enjoy,i want too fly with you
One of the best flying aircraft and the giant glass cockpit offers visibility like no other combat aircraft, but that constant loud pitched buzzing noise of the engines would drive me crazy after about 20 minutes flying that thing! One USAF pilot said the helmet does nothing to block out the incredibly loud noise of the engines, so pilots have to jam ear plugs into their ears under the helmet to keep their sanity! LOL. This would be a devastating aircraft in the future with SILENT electric powered propulsion. Silent but deadly and the pilots would probably rejoice. High powered electric propulsion engines could also potentially increase the power by a great margin sparking a whole new possibility with this aircraft. Silent electric propulsion would also be a much better platform for what this aircraft is designed for which is forward air controlling or close air support. It would allow the plane to be virtually undetectable by sound alone and difficult for any troops on the ground to even hear while on missions although RADAR and other electronic countermeasures and other devices would almost certainly detect it unless outfitted with electronic jamming equipment which could easily be done. Just make the back seater an electronic warfare officer, weapons operator, communications officer, and co-pilot if needed. It would definitely take this aircraft to the next level although by the time they develop an electric propulsion system that would work, the aircraft would probably be obsolete anyway as drone aircraft would be far more advanced by that point. There are several companies at the moment around the world that are actively developing the future of flight including the big commercial and transport aircraft using electric powered propulsion. It will most certainly be the power of flight in the future. It's probably still 20 to 30 years away for the big commercial airliners in mass use but development is progressing at a very rapid rate and prototypes are expected in the next few years.
Needs to learn to "synch" the props.
Condition levers usually stay in T/O & land at low altitude maneuvering or aerobatics. Normal flight is used at altitude for cruise.
Ditto on the synch. We used normal flight for just about everything at Pleiku. Saved gas.
Significant time over-water and no LSJ.?
It's ov-10 bronco
Good video. Needs a proper title.
Sounds like my washing machine.
More likely like carpenters/joiners router mashine. :)
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Well that was a wast of time
rustyvonarx1345. Grow up bud.