This is a video of a Legacy Herc refueling a CH-53E recorded from the ramp of the C-130. The CH-53 is practicing refueling. He receives no gas from this exercise.
The skill required for this is impressive Also, for some reason, the thought of sitting in a cargo plane's "tailgate" while flying around seems so awesome.
So, you are wearing a harness, if you happened to fall of the plane they would retract it or the harness is not loose (long) enough to let that happen? cool video btw.
Is the boom controllable or is it just a sort of drogue chute following behind? Is the helicopters boom always that long? it looks like the silver bit of it may retract or something? Are all helicopters of this kind fitted with a boom?
Because you would rather wear a harness. You want to actually stay inside of the plane. If you hit some turbulence and are only wearing a parachute, you could fall out. Yes you would probably live, but staying inside of the aircraft is probably a good idea.
Kevin Rayburn The probe needs to be pushed into the receiver at a very high pressure to begin the fuel flow. This pressure is much higher than a magnet can provide.
Does anybody know why the helicopter detaches several times? Is it just because (one of) the pilot(s) was failing to stay in the right course or at the right speed, or is there a technical reason to interrupt the fueling process shortly?
The CH-53 can cruise comfortable at 150 knots. The KC-130 can refuel anywhere from 100 knots, up to 270 knots. Though I imagine you're right on needing at least some flaps since it's cruise speed is around 300 knots.
The skill required for this is impressive
Also, for some reason, the thought of sitting in a cargo plane's "tailgate" while flying around seems so awesome.
despite being an adrenaline junky, i'd be shitting my pants if I didn't have a parachute, those men are something else haha
Thanks! It was a lot of fun recording this.
now imagine doing that at night ,under goggles, with no depth perception.
I probably will. I am flying a lot right now so I may be able to take some videos. Thanks for asking.
I was wearing a harness. You can wear a parachute, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Beauty at its best!! Where was this shot? Stunning landscape indeed
And the bee fills it's tummy from a sweet scented flower.
Dam, even mid-air refueling itself is an war.
very nice..i wonder what's the speed for both of them? :)
Very cool!
So, you are wearing a harness, if you happened to fall of the plane they would retract it or the harness is not loose (long) enough to let that happen? cool video btw.
The harness isn't long enough to go past the ramp. There is no way to fall out while attached to it.
Is the boom controllable or is it just a sort of drogue chute following behind?
Is the helicopters boom always that long? it looks like the silver bit of it may retract or something? Are all helicopters of this kind fitted with a boom?
This sums up my entire purpose in life.
Basically, I try to make this my end goal in almost every step. ;)
Dick Hittu Yes, I recorded this on July 5, 2012. What did you do during that time??
+cdoyal2 Probably sitting on my couch eating poptarts.
Definetly not sitting on a tanker ramp watching a shitter refueling lol
They could probally fly that Helicopter right in there LOL
do you wear parachute while standing there :)
Amazing
Because you would rather wear a harness. You want to actually stay inside of the plane. If you hit some turbulence and are only wearing a parachute, you could fall out. Yes you would probably live, but staying inside of the aircraft is probably a good idea.
About 125 Knots during refueling.
is that chopper so fast or the gunship was slow???
+Rufus stoned The CH-53 can go as fast as 200 Mph. The stall speed of the C130 is 115 Mph so they are well within each others range.
רק מי שהיה בטייסת של CH53 יודע כמה קשה ומסוכנת פעולה זו גם למסוק לגם למטוס!
What altitude were they flying?
NIzmogtr001 7k feet
We were at about 7,000 feet.
July of 2012.
I'M NOW DEAF.
are the hoses magnetized?
No, the hoses are not magnetized. The pilots for both aircraft have to be very skilled.
cdoyal2 Do you know why they aren't? I would think it would be a lot easier.
Kevin Rayburn The probe needs to be pushed into the receiver at a very high pressure to begin the fuel flow. This pressure is much higher than a magnet can provide.
cdoyal2 That makes more sense, thank you.
Does anybody know why the helicopter detaches several times? Is it just because (one of) the pilot(s) was failing to stay in the right course or at the right speed, or is there a technical reason to interrupt the fueling process shortly?
Wow....you have a cool job. Thanks for posting!
Nerves of steel!
Nice!! I got to do the same thing around that time. This wasn't on July 5th was it?
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wil you post new vids :)
Im sure the CH53 is a pretty fast machine, but I wonder if the Hec has to carry any flaps to refuel one.
The CH-53 can cruise comfortable at 150 knots. The KC-130 can refuel anywhere from 100 knots, up to 270 knots. Though I imagine you're right on needing at least some flaps since it's cruise speed is around 300 knots.