Huey Flight August 1st 2015

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  • @migueleq
    @migueleq 5 років тому +51

    Very nice and interesting trip!! Good job of the cameraman. No background music - just the sounds of the chopter. Amazing experience!!

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  5 років тому +6

      Thanks for the message - I did think about putting background music on but it would have taken away so much from the video

    • @heyabusa1
      @heyabusa1 4 роки тому +2

      @@mikedurham3564 Thankyou so so much for not doing so. Its the curse of our age in this field - plastering loud irrelevant irritating 'music' across everything.

    • @edwilson4852
      @edwilson4852 2 роки тому

      yes and the slicks had analog instruments not. digital computer crap they have today

  • @alaskanbas6507
    @alaskanbas6507 4 роки тому +20

    Great to see the crew treat the Huey in a way that it might live on for the generations to come. It appears some people in the comments don't understand that a warbird doesn't deserve to be abused instead of being preserved.

  • @timhopper389
    @timhopper389 3 роки тому +8

    Been a long long time since Ive been in a Huey, brings back memories, RVN 68/69 HHC 9th Inf DIv, Tan An Airfield, crewchief/doorgunner.

  • @stuartjobling9473
    @stuartjobling9473 3 роки тому +10

    Beautiful Birds, absolutely love the Iconic Legendary UH-1 Huey, the number 1 Helicopter hands down.

  • @mx_guy9182
    @mx_guy9182 2 роки тому +17

    I’m an 80s baby but man I’m soo drawn to the Huey and the Vietnam war for some reason the sound of that helicopter never gets old I love it

    • @jompy151
      @jompy151 2 роки тому

      If you read i can give you names of some great vietnam books

    • @trttt139
      @trttt139 Рік тому

      @@jompy151 give those names to me, please

    • @jompy151
      @jompy151 Рік тому

      @@trttt139 A few helicopter books off the top of my head .chicken hawk , low level hell , snake pilot , a pink mist and wings of the eagle which opens up the LRRP book eyes of the eagle and a number of books from that LRRP group .
      Guns up ! About a US marine M-60 gunner is well worth a read too .
      Also have a look at UA-cam and "the team house" in their playlist section they have a Vietnam collection of special forces interviews.

    • @henkeH2
      @henkeH2 Рік тому +1

      @@trttt139Low level Hell, Chickenhawk, To the Limit.

    • @trttt139
      @trttt139 Рік тому

      @@henkeH2 thanks

  • @WingspanAdventuresFlight
    @WingspanAdventuresFlight 9 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this. It's a great experience that only a fraction of fellows get to experience, especially nowadays since Huey's are aging and not so many still flying. As an aviation enthusiast who wishes to inspire younger generations to go after their dreams of flying, I've began to learn that it's a sensitive balance on digital media platforms, between raw content, and creative mixing of content. I appreciate those who post videos like this. Younger youth attention spans are being influenced with modern digital content technologies, being shorten, thus the reason that mixed content is a tool to extend aviation interest into the future generations. Cheers!

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 4 роки тому +10

    My brother-in-law flew a Huey in Vietnam. Name painted on the door in the shape of a butterfly was "Iron Butterfly." Jeff Peterson - for those who flew in his unit.

  • @lwc2009
    @lwc2009 5 років тому +13

    I'm a former UH1 MTP...looks like they have some newer avionics on board... my guess is a GPS of some sort as we didn't have them in the late 80's....wonderful video... I love watching all the old steps from the check list... brings back some awesome memories... thank you... :)

  • @nvdwarriorLtc
    @nvdwarriorLtc 8 років тому +63

    Sure looks like they used the old Army checklist for starting a UH-1. We cut way back on the amount of time it took to get the bird up and ready quickly, and just as safely. Not sure why they still spent that much time in the startup procedure. Yup, I have over 4000 hours in a Huey most as an IP. But, still fun to watch them crank up......a beautiful helicopter to fly...thanks guys

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 років тому +4

      nvdwarriorLtc thanks for your comment - I feel quite privileged to have had the chance too experience such a great helicopter

    • @dickyfisher9249
      @dickyfisher9249 8 років тому +2

      yep ben there done that. Remember exterior batt. pack hook up. An pilot didnt switch from onboard.

    • @TheOneTrueSpLiT
      @TheOneTrueSpLiT 6 років тому +1

      I know I am rather late to the party but do you have any links to videos for the start-up procedure you use??? Thanks :)

    • @mikelarge117
      @mikelarge117 10 місяців тому +1

      Long startup procedure for sure. Much less time when you had to launch a 377th Dust off. Heck, what do medics know anyway? LOL!

  • @anraegodley-cooper6321
    @anraegodley-cooper6321 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for sharing this video and for your service, Beautiful bird, Blessings to you all and your families my Brothers in Arms.

  • @N4bpp1
    @N4bpp1 3 роки тому +12

    In 1967 Vietnam I never saw it take this much time to light up and go.

  • @neilyoung9064
    @neilyoung9064 Рік тому +3

    Heuy has a satifiying sound inside or out no matter what country or manual thee pilots use

  •  4 роки тому +5

    Wow great video! Great filming and great flying. Thanks a lot for sharing this and congrats to everyone involved!

  • @suzannemcdonald6547
    @suzannemcdonald6547 3 роки тому +6

    What cool frickin’ video!
    One of the best I’ve ever seen.
    James McDonald speaking.
    One of your best friends; from America.💕👍
    Bravo.
    Thanks for sharing.
    I’m glad I stumbled across it.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words - it was an amazing experience to have had the flight in such an iconic helicopter

  • @rogerfournier3284
    @rogerfournier3284 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for posting! Very enjoyable to watch.

  • @Lee-nx6rv
    @Lee-nx6rv 4 роки тому +7

    Thee amount of time it took them to get situated in their seats we would already be making the approach to the LZ in Vietnam.

  • @Sam-w6m5z
    @Sam-w6m5z 10 місяців тому +3

    As a Airbus H135 MedFlight (Lifeliner 3) pilot with over 11 years flying for the Dutch Medical department (MMT)of the ANWB all i can say is………..AMAZING! The BELL HUEY is still the one i would LOVE to learn to fly one day🚁💪🤗Thanks for the video, ps GREAT camera hands sir! 👍

  • @HEATER_
    @HEATER_ 5 років тому +5

    BIG thanks to the guy who shot this! Bro, I thought we were going to the bar next!!! I LOVE flying. Thank you. Great video!

  • @stevefauser185
    @stevefauser185 5 років тому +6

    Ahhhhh, that sound, brings back many memories.

  • @MajorTom6
    @MajorTom6 5 років тому +30

    The people that flew those machines in Vietnam were incredibly brave. Landing in small clearings in the jungle while receiving fire from all sides, and sitting there waiting for troops to load/unload would have been a frightening experience. I recommend reading 'Chickenhawk' by Robert Mason about his experiences in Vietnam. It's quite an eye opener.

    • @Jammoko
      @Jammoko 4 роки тому +4

      Yup, Rob Mason's book is one of the best of the many books about Helicopter pilots in Vietnam... he really goes into the details about the physics involved in making a helicopter fly and his training and subsequent tour. For those that want to get a small taste of flying a virtual Huey go to...
      www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/helicopters/huey/
      Beware though... you will need a pretty tricked out PC to run the simulator software and prefrably some quality hardware to replicate the controls i.e. cyclic, collector and anti-torque pedals. If you have never flown a rotary before... its a pretty steep learning curve even in this DCS simulator. As they say... "people fly fixed wing planes, pilots fly helicopters!" :)

    • @lesliephillips6766
      @lesliephillips6766 3 роки тому

      @@Jammoko LM
      !

    • @jompy151
      @jompy151 2 роки тому +1

      It's my turn to take a ride in 509 in mid sept and i can't wait , i've read Chicken Hawk a few times along with A Pink Mist , Dustoff , Guts 'N Gunships , Wings of the Eagle , Snake Pilot and Low Level Hell .

  • @scottnelson1097
    @scottnelson1097 4 роки тому +5

    I was a mechanic and crew chief on Hueys from 1989 to 2002.....this was almost like crewing again ;) The view is the same.

  • @michaelparker7213
    @michaelparker7213 2 роки тому +2

    "GREAT VIDEO" l was a crew member on the old D modle THANKS FOUR THE GREAT MEMERIES.

  • @jompy151
    @jompy151 2 роки тому +1

    Mike Durham , thanks for this 👍
    I've loved Hueys since i was 12 . Riding in a Huey has always been on my bucket list .I'd looked into a ride in 509 a few years back but didn't have the funds but my wifes sorted that this year and i go for my flight mid sept 👌 Can't wait , cheers for the video 👍

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  2 роки тому +1

      Enjoy your flight next month

    • @jompy151
      @jompy151 2 роки тому

      @@mikedurham3564 Cheers buddy 👍

  • @charlestreadway6491
    @charlestreadway6491 3 роки тому +3

    Fond memories. Served with the 3rd MAW, MAG-16, HML-267 out of Camp Pendelton, 1972 to 1975. I was an Armorer, putting the weapons (M-60s) on the birds.

  • @robertbowman3406
    @robertbowman3406 6 років тому +4

    This is one very well kept hangar. Everything is in its place and easy to get to.

  • @cmad0032
    @cmad0032 5 років тому +6

    Noticed the inverters switched on prior to eng start up. Didn’t turn that on til after eng start as I recall. Maybe doesn’t matter or maybe how it used to be prior to my time flying the Huey.

    • @misterspock1
      @misterspock1 5 років тому +2

      According to the US Army 1985 maintenance test flight manual, you're right. :)

    • @nvdwarriorLtc
      @nvdwarriorLtc 10 місяців тому

      Yup, you had to cage the left side attitude indicator or it would spin and cause internal damage. But still a great video. Thats why the IP's were put in the left seat to protect the baby attitude indicators, NOT.

  • @2000freefuel
    @2000freefuel 2 роки тому +2

    After watching this start up procedure a number of times I have to ask myself what a modern POST (Power up self test) would look like after a single button push.

  • @alexvan1622
    @alexvan1622 8 років тому +5

    thanks for the upload. Really helps for us DCS guys to see how its actually done

  • @markjones8013
    @markjones8013 5 років тому +33

    Listening to some of these young ppls inpatient comments. I guess your not thinking about the start up and safety procedures of an antique, historical machine. These guys are doing a great job, great video and a great service to us all.

    • @paulanthonybridge5741
      @paulanthonybridge5741 2 роки тому

      Old choppers require a little more time and attention it seems. This helicopter was known for reliability though.

  • @Topgunners_55
    @Topgunners_55 3 місяці тому +2

    Miss our old Hueys.Their sound is music to my ears..Now we upgraded to Blackhawks.😊😊😊

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Topgunners_55 it’s an iconic sound to the point someone used it from this video for a flight simulator

    • @Topgunners_55
      @Topgunners_55 3 місяці тому

      @@mikedurham3564 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻coool 😀😀😀

  • @paulanthonybridge5741
    @paulanthonybridge5741 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful to see how it rides the turbulence........what a chopper.

  • @JaymeOcampoo
    @JaymeOcampoo Рік тому +2

    Agean thanks❤ god bless🎉

  • @MrPantss
    @MrPantss 5 років тому +4

    Such a good video, just watched it all again....

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  5 років тому

      Dirty Alex thanks for comment - glad you enjoyed it

  • @fernandotiradobenitez3478
    @fernandotiradobenitez3478 2 роки тому +2

    He disfrutado viendo el video y recordando mis tiempos en la Unidad de Helicópteros. FAMET

  • @studiodw12
    @studiodw12 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing video, a brand new shade, land in the astonished crowd, the "old man" can have as many women as he wants, it's okay to take the time for the procedure, it's not war
    an incredible and legendary device

  • @1995jug
    @1995jug 5 років тому +8

    The huey was a pretty sight in the 60s.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  5 років тому +1

      joe tiller the flight was a dream come true for me as it’s such an iconic helicopter

  • @rayborg7378
    @rayborg7378 2 роки тому +4

    To my my mind nothing comes close to the Huey, it just evokes Nam all over again.Its record in that conflict is second to none.

  • @pekka75
    @pekka75 8 років тому +7

    Fantastic video. good steady hand. Love it !! Next video in 4K? ;-)

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 років тому

      Per Erik Wennberg I bought a 3 axis gamble just for the flight and it worked really well. I had filmed it in 4K but it was taking a lifetime to upload.

  • @danielwallace8434
    @danielwallace8434 7 років тому +29

    All these people with their negative and criticizing comments are idiots! I'm sure you all have lots of REAL LIFE helicopter seat time, huh? Un-damned-likely. DCS doesn't count! Look, read the description! It is the only Huey in the UK that was IN Vietnam. She is a museum piece, not a combat bird anymore. They spent tons of time and money to get her to the gorgeous like new shape she is in! Do you HONESTLY think that they're going to just kick the tires and light the fires?? Of course not... I am a Flight Engineer on the ONLY B-24J that can still fly. There are 2 B-24's flying, ours and the B-24A (Doesn't have a bomb bay, was designed for personnel and cargo use). We treat her like a fragile egg. Not because she isn't tough but because if you bend it, there are no do-overs. So go back to your flight simulators and shut up or pay the money and get some actual rotary wing seat time. I have and it is the best money I ever spent!

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  7 років тому +2

      Daniel Wallace I know that I was exceptionally lucky to have the opportunity to have a flight and one that I won’t forget

    • @456swagger
      @456swagger 4 роки тому +1

      Don't waste your breath on armchair Gunship Pilots. The only action they've seen is on the T.V. That Pilot was protecting that Bird like it was his daughter's cherry.

  • @vettebecker1
    @vettebecker1 8 років тому +6

    Very nice!!! Thanks for the trip

  • @ricardogimenez7483
    @ricardogimenez7483 8 років тому +4

    Wonderful MACHINE. Very good video.

  • @ThaiAviationClub
    @ThaiAviationClub 5 років тому +4

    Super love this video... Thank you for shared :)

  • @JaymeOcampoo
    @JaymeOcampoo Рік тому +2

    ❤have good andgreat days🎉

  • @robh4671
    @robh4671 4 роки тому +4

    I think the negative comments are in regard to the nervousness of the pilot,it stands out a mile..no jealousy on my part..just a humble opinion..I fly myself..Fix wing..and I go on DCS but i would never criticise someone for their opinion,or the fact they go on DCS..

  • @SerialDelta
    @SerialDelta 5 років тому +3

    Nice one Mike, thanks for watching panel on start...

  • @alistairedwards494
    @alistairedwards494 2 місяці тому +1

    Migueleq, It is Chopper. Are you sure you were not flying in there too. That coming into land made you mis-type Chopter. Just joking my friend, yes awesome flight.

  • @bobstacey9311
    @bobstacey9311 5 років тому +5

    Flew on loads of flights out of Safaniyah or Ras Tanura working for Aramco visiting the offshore platforms on civilian versions, always tried to grab the door gunners seat facing outwards as most of the passengers could not swim and expected Allah to save them if we had to ditch!

  • @jaydehunter6473
    @jaydehunter6473 Рік тому +2

    Great video. 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @TheHepps123
    @TheHepps123 7 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing - Superb !

  • @Jammoko
    @Jammoko 4 роки тому +7

    Rob Mason's book 'Chickenhawk' is one of the best of the many books about Helicopter pilots in Vietnam... he really goes into the details about the physics involved in making a helicopter fly and his training and subsequent tour. For those that want to get a small taste of flying a virtual Huey go to...
    www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/helicopters/huey/
    Beware though... you will need a pretty tricked out PC to run the simulator software and prefrably some quality hardware to replicate the controls i.e. cyclic, collector and anti-torque pedals. If you have never flown a rotary before... it's a pretty steep learning curve even in this DCS simulator. As they say... "People fly fixed wing aircraft, pilots fly helicopters!" :)

  • @nvdwarriorLtc
    @nvdwarriorLtc 8 років тому +10

    Mike, where did this flight take place? I have been waiting for an old Huey that was in my unit to be put back into flight condition. She is in New Zealand and was purchased for thistle dusting. Fond memories of her because she decided to have a catastrophic engine failure at 600 feet with 5 souls on board. Yup. A 270 degreee auto from that altitude is truly exciting..but we did it and that old beast didn't have a scratch on her. I miss the sound, the feel and the smells....they never go away.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 років тому +2

      nvdwarriorLtc this one is privately owned and is based in the North west of England (www.huey.co.uk)

    • @nvdwarriorLtc
      @nvdwarriorLtc 8 років тому +4

      Thanks Mike. I am always looking to hook a ride in the front seat as I get older. Methinks the flying days in this beautiful bird are indeed coming to an end. Still, a great video well shot. A lot of old Huey drivers will enjoy this!

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 років тому +4

      nvdwarriorLtc it was a trip of a lifetime for me and one I just had too share

    • @KITLEVEY
      @KITLEVEY 5 років тому +2

      Auto rotating into a landing you can walk away from takes a 'top of his class' pilot.

    • @robertshaw7289
      @robertshaw7289 2 роки тому

      @@mikedurham3564 1

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 8 місяців тому +1

    What's the model of the small
    helo in the hangar in the beginning?

  • @DELAWAREBOWHUNTER
    @DELAWAREBOWHUNTER Рік тому +2

    Gee…..what’s this switch do? I’ll just pretend to adjust it! LOL

  • @MrPantss
    @MrPantss 7 років тому +6

    Amazing vid! Worrying that the pilot is physically shaking when he plugs in his headphones!!

  • @radekgrec1467
    @radekgrec1467 2 роки тому +1

    The collective lever seems only on the right side. How can the pilot from left set reach it when he flies the aircraft?

    • @JeePee75
      @JeePee75 4 місяці тому

      The collective is on the co-pilots left side as well... can't see it here

  • @shailashelu8075
    @shailashelu8075 Рік тому +3

    Real iconic helicopter!

  • @johnhiggins1553
    @johnhiggins1553 8 років тому +10

    The pilot looked to be terrified, almost as much as the copilot. I think I would have passed up that trip.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 років тому +4

      John Higgins I know what you mean - the whole safety briefing in case we CRASHED freaked my mate out a little

  • @guillekruz4504
    @guillekruz4504 2 роки тому +2

    Yeahh! Saludos desde el salvador !

  • @mattagee8104
    @mattagee8104 5 років тому +9

    I bet in Nam they didn’t spend 30 minutes fumbling around with papers and switches and gauges. They just jumped in and hauled ass!!

    • @rickpilot67
      @rickpilot67 4 роки тому +2

      That’s what ground crew is there for.

  • @james.8985
    @james.8985 8 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful 👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @captaingordon
    @captaingordon 3 роки тому +2

    Pilot needs a set of glasses that stay on his face. He spent half the flight pushing them up.

  • @jimwalsh8520
    @jimwalsh8520 2 роки тому +1

    The only thing that would add to this is, the pilots being average age of 20 like Vietnam

  • @ZeeroGamingTV
    @ZeeroGamingTV 5 років тому +3

    Cool to see a pilot and copilot who actually follow airspace and instruments screening guidelines. Boy do i wish to some day being able to fly a huey irl. P.S.: Dont bother with knobheads cuz thats what they want.

  • @Micha_RS
    @Micha_RS 11 місяців тому +2

    Alter very easy..My pilot was a Hptm. the Co was a Leutnant...German Helicopter..Achum/Bückeburg

  • @southwest3671
    @southwest3671 5 років тому +3

    What is the reason the top windows are green, and not clear, smoked or beer bottle brown?

    • @coryboy345
      @coryboy345 5 років тому +3

      It's a film covering that reflects UV and glare from the sun, so they can see. Otherwise on a clear day, all that sunlight can interfere with a pilot's vision.

  • @user-vi3eg9cm1e
    @user-vi3eg9cm1e 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t know much about the freewheeling but if the engine fails will it autorotate with the freewheel unit like a jet ranger?

  • @ianamimelbourne3209
    @ianamimelbourne3209 2 роки тому +3

    Cool chopper

  • @GrandmaKeith
    @GrandmaKeith 5 років тому +2

    That was a nice Md 500 next to it too

  • @samfisher1890
    @samfisher1890 4 роки тому +1

    I actually came to your open day fly by in 2019, even posted it on my youtube, what a beautiful heli, will you be doing anymore opendays or flybys anytime soon?

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  4 роки тому

      Hi Sam - might be worth checking out their website as I was just a lucky passenger on this occasion

  • @oyahzi
    @oyahzi Рік тому +2

    13:20 for takeoff. You’re welcome.

  • @WestendAngst
    @WestendAngst Місяць тому

    Why does the pilot turn the collective left and right before starting?

  • @thebruce120
    @thebruce120 7 років тому +4

    this pilot did not seem very sure on start up, it should have been much faster start as long as the ship checked out to be o. k., unless the pilot was trying to be flamboyant.

  • @floornuts8422
    @floornuts8422 6 років тому +2

    Hi Mike! I was wondering if I could get in touch with you regarding the sound recorded in this video? I can't find any contact info in your youtube about section, so I am asking here.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  6 років тому

      Dave Smolanowicz hi Dave
      How can I help you ?

    • @floornuts8422
      @floornuts8422 6 років тому

      Thanks for the reply Mike. I am currently working as a sound designer for a free military simulation game titled Project Reality. We are in need of a realistic in-cockpit sound for our all of our Huey variants. Would it be okay if I used a section of the audio in your video to fill this need? I would be more than happy to include you in the credits section for providing the content, and a link to a business website, if you do have one.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  6 років тому +1

      Dave Smolanowicz hi Dave more than happy for you to use any sections of sound from the upload
      My name in the credits would be fantastic

    • @floornuts8422
      @floornuts8422 6 років тому

      Much appreciated, thanks Mike! Our website is Realitymod.com. We will place you in the credits as soon as we roll out the next update. Cheers!

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  4 роки тому

      Floornuts hi Dave ,
      Just wondering you used any of the huey flight on project reality ?

  • @petecoppola5428
    @petecoppola5428 3 роки тому +2

    Take the Loach out for a ride.

  • @paulrushing8610
    @paulrushing8610 4 роки тому +1

    From where did you depart and where did you arrive? It looks like you flew to an air show or an aircraft display of sorts.

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  4 роки тому

      We took off near Blackpool and landed in Newton le willows at their annual fair

  • @giuseppeperrotta1923
    @giuseppeperrotta1923 2 роки тому +2

    H
    Gli elicotteri sono i mezzi aerei ai quali io sono molto appassionato. Hanno il privilegio poter decollare verticalmente e atterrare alle relative naturalmente, e non solo questo

    • @giuseppeperrotta1923
      @giuseppeperrotta1923 2 роки тому +1

      Gli elicotteri,come sappiamo, si possono anche fermare in volo, e quindi dall ' alto ha la possibilita' di guardare meglio alcune cose a terra.
      Giuseppe Perrotta di Mazzarrone, provincia di Catania. Cordiali saluti.

  • @mkaiser29
    @mkaiser29 5 років тому +3

    You are so lucky!!!!

  • @captainthez6532
    @captainthez6532 3 роки тому +2

    My grandpa flew both helicopters that appear

  • @hmichaelr1
    @hmichaelr1 5 років тому +1

    I'm watching this as a retired instructor pilot with 5000 Huey hours and I hate to be critical, mate, but I've never seen someone make so many torque changes in cruise flight. Hopefully, you never flew the lead ship in a formation flight - trail would be furious! I am envious though! I have to pay to fly these days and I don't get enough time to maintain a decent control touch. Also, I believe this aircraft and I served 'together' on Lane Army Heliport in An Son, Vietnam in 1972. I was a Huey crew chief at that time assigned to H Troop, 10th Air Cavalry, a sister unit to the 129th. Keep the dirty side down, Mike!

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  5 років тому

      hmichaelr1 thanks for the message
      I know that I was lucky to have the chance of being a passenger on this flight as I spent the whole flight smiling like a Cheshire Cat
      There’s a link at the top to the chap who owns the Huey and I’m sure he would love to hear from you

    • @hmichaelr1
      @hmichaelr1 5 років тому

      @@mikedurham3564 He's probably an experienced and proficient pilot who'll do just fine without my help. I'm guessing the British forces don't conduct formation flights so my suggestion is mute. I was taught that engine failures usually occur during a change in power setting (my only one did), so I avoided them whenever they weren't necessary. Glad you enjoyed the ride - the Huey is a very special bird!

  • @eandatoo
    @eandatoo 7 років тому +2

    Super AWESOME! !!

  • @karlheinzduckers3741
    @karlheinzduckers3741 8 років тому +3

    super das mal zu sehen wie ein Hubschrauber geflogen wirt würde gerne mal in so einen mit fligen

  • @dickyfisher9249
    @dickyfisher9249 7 років тому +4

    With my Rifle and My Cold dead hands.

  • @ManekiiiNeko
    @ManekiiiNeko 6 років тому +1

    If used in Vietnam, and it's in the UK, why does it say United States Army on it?

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  6 років тому

      Foxy the helicopter was flown by the US army during the Vietnam conflict

    • @ManekiiiNeko
      @ManekiiiNeko 6 років тому +1

      Ah, makes much more sense

    • @alistairedwards494
      @alistairedwards494 2 місяці тому +1

      The UK bought it for training Heli Pilots to remind them what it was like during the Vietnam days/nights and for that iconic sound.

  • @thomasboydston8607
    @thomasboydston8607 5 років тому +2

    Sure proud they were not flying a gun ship on a support mission.

  • @ianjacob4049
    @ianjacob4049 Рік тому

    Flight and then 3 5.30am and 7pm to see 😮in a couple days to make a trip 7pm 7

  • @Micha_RS
    @Micha_RS 11 місяців тому +2

    Master Check....😃..All clear..checked..Engine startet..ok..Heli check..rotate...Heeresflieger Bundeswehr...ok systems are redy

  • @mosherabin5551
    @mosherabin5551 4 роки тому +3

    both pilots look like ex Brit pilots look at helmet and arm patches very good video thank goodness no music

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  4 роки тому +1

      Moshe Rabin both pilots have a none military background
      And definitely music would have killed the iconic sound of the Huey

  • @raydolinger1980
    @raydolinger1980 7 років тому +3

    GEEZZZ These guys flying days are numbered....)

  • @kev1nsky
    @kev1nsky 9 років тому +4

    Woah

  • @dickyfisher9249
    @dickyfisher9249 7 років тому +1

    Wow a hues 500. fkn coolness.

  • @timothywest7215
    @timothywest7215 18 днів тому

    When you look out it like your eyes of a dragon

  • @TonVerkleijT3
    @TonVerkleijT3 6 років тому +3

    Emergency scramble for elderly pilots.

  • @damkayaker
    @damkayaker 8 років тому +3

    That Huey looks in mint shape inside and out! Nice video the pilot makes me a little nervous. He keeps farting around with his eyeglasses too much. Must be sweating.

  • @yahstrong3349
    @yahstrong3349 5 років тому

    howmanydollahforoneflightbyhelicopter's.🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁.

  • @Rollingcalamities
    @Rollingcalamities 8 місяців тому +2

    Does this pilot know what he's doing all the touchy freely he was doing turned me off of this video thumbs down sorry

    • @mikedurham3564
      @mikedurham3564  8 місяців тому

      I appreciate your comments but you need to take into consideration that this was a full check prior to my flight with them and didn’t want to edit it out of the upload.

  • @ernesto4320
    @ernesto4320 4 роки тому +1

    8:33 beutifull

  • @extremerc9533
    @extremerc9533 3 роки тому

    Way long startup. fire watch on the ground and lite the fire.... 25id

  • @karlheinzduckers3741
    @karlheinzduckers3741 8 років тому

    super super super da würde ich gerne mal mit fliegen super geil das vidio

  • @fercabrera7274
    @fercabrera7274 2 роки тому

    WHEN THAT HELICOPTER TAKES OFF, THE WAR WILL BE OVER. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @timothywest7215
    @timothywest7215 18 днів тому

    I want to fly in the dragon