I graduated Warant Officer Flight School in 1979 and went straight into a Cobra transition. Though the S models were in service, they were still using G models for transition training at Ft. Rucker and that is one sleek machine! Coming right out of flying UH-1's everyday, the jump to the Cobra was profound. Mainly when negotiating the traffic pattern because the Cobra flies faster and needs to turn earlier. The Cobra is also more difficult to master in non-standard maneuvers whereas the Huey is extremely well-behaved in all flight modes.
Hi Randall - I was in Orange Flight, 79-29. My experience was very similar to your description and followed by a tour with 501st ABC in West Germany. Flew G thru F models.
i know when a military chopper is near.just the sound alone lets you know how scary they are.a pilot told me once that there loud on purpose to bring down meral of the enemy!
Yes it is a machine capable of more, but not always better..I hear ya! Many Hueys have retired US service to support many other countries, and the platform has been modernized to be the equivilant of the Blackhawk.such as the UH-1Y Venom...the AH-1Z Viper is likewise amazing..the Bell Helicopter "siblings" are still flying together!!
I graduated Warant Officer Flight School in 1979 and went straight into a Cobra transition. Though the S models were in service, they were still using G models for transition training at Ft. Rucker and that is one sleek machine! Coming right out of flying UH-1's everyday, the jump to the Cobra was profound. Mainly when negotiating the traffic pattern because the Cobra flies faster and needs to turn earlier. The Cobra is also more difficult to master in non-standard maneuvers whereas the Huey is extremely well-behaved in all flight modes.
I had a relative in WOFT 1979.. how long was flight school back then, including all the way thru advanced airframe? thanks
Hi Randall - I was in Orange Flight, 79-29. My experience was very similar to your description and followed by a tour with 501st ABC in West Germany. Flew G thru F models.
68J Armament Dawg. 1980 to 2000. Worked on all models of Cobra. Sure miss them.
mt left ear enjoyed this
The armor museum at Fort Knox used to have one when I was doing OSUT there. They're quite impressive in person.
The s and j were always my favorites. But I really like the design of the j, the sea cobra!
Very interesting video clip of a great war bird! Thanks for uploading!
a tip : watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Bentlee Alessandro Definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :)
great video!!
Huey came out in 1955 Ujeane Stoner developed the M16 in 1956 and the the Cobra 🐍 came into service in 1968
I never realized the Soux Scout was a Souped up Bell-47 :o
With cobra line going full Bell built a C based gun.with duel hyd.extra wide blades spec tail boom &rotor barn door hinge 605tc late 69.
Video is awesome
i know when a military chopper is near.just the sound alone lets you know how scary they are.a pilot told me once that there loud on purpose to bring down meral of the enemy!
Jorge Rivera Yeah the NVA& VC called it “ Muttering Death 💀 “
The Bell UH-1 looks much bether and cooler than the UH-60...the UH-60 looks like a hunchback..
Yes it is a machine capable of more, but not always better..I hear ya! Many Hueys have retired US service to support many other countries, and the platform has been modernized to be the equivilant of the Blackhawk.such as the UH-1Y Venom...the AH-1Z Viper is likewise amazing..the Bell Helicopter "siblings" are still flying together!!