When the national highway system was proposed in Eisenhower's administration it was the intent to include straight sections of highway for the express purpose of using it as an emergency runway in the event of war.
I am an old husband, In fact so old I was alive and in school when this law creating US highways was passed. And we studied the law including the provision to allow long stretches of perfectly straight and level highway for the purpose of landing military planes in the event of war. So, you are wrong.
This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual-or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose. highways.dot.gov › intersta... Interstate Highway System - The Myths | FHWA - Department of Transportation
You're wrong. Here's the myth and the official FHWA debunking. "One in five miles of the Interstate System is straight so airplanes can land in emergencies. This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual-or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose." highways.dot.gov/highway-history/interstate-system/50th-anniversary/interstate-highway-system-myths
Exercises like this provide training for everyone from the crews to the local police, and it even provides the local people with an understanding of what our military can do to provide fast response in a crisis. Contrary to comments, Helos have limited lift capability and delivery of things such as mobile medical stations and/or vehicles is far better done by aircraft. Plus relying on ONLY helos is always risky. Spreading the support out provides a wider variety of support. Never put all your eggs in one basket.
I flew from DaNang to Tan Son Nhut in 1971, 1 wicked cool aircraft, we had lots of them at DaNang.I live in NW Ark. and we get C-130's several times a year overhead, also an occasional Chinook, Blackhawk, and even some Marine Osprey ....reminds me of my USAF days 1968-71, you can always tell when military flies overhead by the sound.
@@crossfirehurricane2285 close, we are springdale....I think some of these are going to XNA...after being in the AF for 4 years and living on air bases, I can tell when something military goes over.....also if you have a scanner we have TONS of commercial aircraft over us,I have 2 shortwave, and 3 scanners all set up on different freq.'s to listen in on the flight crew.
The local Sheriff was carrying on about in case of tornados, etc. The military press release had them reloading a Ghost rider Gunship with 155mm and 30mm rounds in case of war. Someone is not on the same page. Hahahahaha.
We were told by our local News Media about a week before the “landings” that this was an Emergency preparedness exercise in the event of another New Madrid Earthquake. Seems odd that an AC-130 Gunship (with lights on at 1:30), also landed. In the event of an emergency like an Earthquake, a C-130 would most likely do an “airdrop” flyover of equipment/supplies…
@@phillipstuckwisch9704 - With my 28 years as a Professional Firefighter, our constant Earthquake traing taught us that any equipment/supplies would most likely be Choppered in or airdropped. Driving, and especially landing of aircraft would more or less be unlikely in the event the Quake was bad enough for Military assistance.
Interesting to see, thanks for sharing this. Ive been lucky ti see thr C130 (strix) low fly through the Welsh mountains, with airmen sat on the open ramp! What a sight.
We did that (Volant Scorpion 89') LRAFB except we landed on a dirt road de-planed down the ramp then battled Special Forces for Air Base Ground Defense Certification. Fun times.
C130's kept us alive in Turkey when Tumpane went on strike. They brought us our food. I still like brussel sprouts after having to eat them for 30 days straight.
Other videos state they practised off loading equipment, refueling the planes and re-stocking ammo. AR ANG and SPecial Operations planes. That doesn't look like practice for delivering supplies after an earthquake.
@@mikeking7381, Lt. James H. Flatley III was the pilot of that C-130. He's now a retired Rear Admiral. He was our Commanding Officer on the USS Saratoga in 1980. There are videos of it on UA-cam.
@@ChrizGrizzly No, they did not. The interstates were never designed for aircraft, and if you had a shred of common sense, you'd look it up and know you were wrong.
Glad you all are enjoying the video! We (the 189th AW Public Affairs Teams) think you'd also enjoy the extended cut of 360 video on our channel!
When the national highway system was proposed in Eisenhower's administration it was the intent to include straight sections of highway for the express purpose of using it as an emergency runway in the event of war.
I am an old husband, In fact so old I was alive and in school when this law creating US highways was passed. And we studied the law including the provision to allow long stretches of perfectly straight and level highway for the purpose of landing military planes in the event of war. So, you are wrong.
This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual-or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose.
highways.dot.gov › intersta...
Interstate Highway System - The Myths | FHWA - Department of Transportation
@@Alas-xj8crI believe it was suppose to be 1 straight mile for every 5 miles of highway to land aircraft in War time
You're wrong. Here's the myth and the official FHWA debunking.
"One in five miles of the Interstate System is straight so airplanes can land in emergencies.
This myth is widespread on the Internet and in reference sources, but has no basis in law, regulation, design manual-or fact. Airplanes occasionally land on Interstates when no alternative is available in an emergency, not because the Interstates are designed for that purpose."
highways.dot.gov/highway-history/interstate-system/50th-anniversary/interstate-highway-system-myths
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Myth.
highways.dot.gov/highway-history/interstate-system/50th-anniversary/interstate-highway-system-myths
I have been watching these great airplanes since my father flew on them in the late fifties. What an iconic aircraft.
Exercises like this provide training for everyone from the crews to the local police, and it even provides the local people with an understanding of what our military can do to provide fast response in a crisis. Contrary to comments, Helos have limited lift capability and delivery of things such as mobile medical stations and/or vehicles is far better done by aircraft. Plus relying on ONLY helos is always risky. Spreading the support out provides a wider variety of support. Never put all your eggs in one basket.
I'm amazed the Arkansas State Police didn't try to PIT them...
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So true. Byrd the killer cop. Abusing the badge and escalating every chase he can.
I flew from DaNang to Tan Son Nhut in 1971, 1 wicked cool aircraft, we had lots of them at DaNang.I live in NW Ark. and we get C-130's several times a year overhead, also an occasional Chinook, Blackhawk, and even some Marine Osprey ....reminds me of my USAF days 1968-71, you can always tell when military flies overhead by the sound.
Whereabouts in NWA? I'm in Huntsville.
@@crossfirehurricane2285 close, we are springdale....I think some of these are going to XNA...after being in the AF for 4 years and living on air bases, I can tell when something military goes over.....also if you have a scanner we have TONS of commercial aircraft over us,I have 2 shortwave, and 3 scanners all set up on different freq.'s to listen in on the flight crew.
Quite possibly the greatest all around military aircraft ever!
Great video and hats off to the pilots 👍
Hats off to our fantastic military!!! Practice on unimproved, makeshift landing strips is very important!!!
The local Sheriff was carrying on about in case of tornados, etc. The military press release had them reloading a Ghost rider Gunship with 155mm and 30mm rounds in case of war. Someone is not on the same page. Hahahahaha.
We were told by our local News Media about a week before the “landings” that this was an Emergency preparedness exercise in the event of another New Madrid Earthquake. Seems odd that an AC-130 Gunship (with lights on at 1:30), also landed. In the event of an emergency like an Earthquake, a C-130 would most likely do an “airdrop” flyover of equipment/supplies…
A CDS drop of supplies would be an option, but inserting personnel or medavac requires landing.
@@phillipstuckwisch9704 - With my 28 years as a Professional Firefighter, our constant Earthquake traing taught us that any equipment/supplies would most likely be Choppered in or airdropped. Driving, and especially landing of aircraft would more or less be unlikely in the event the Quake was bad enough for Military assistance.
@@strumbum946 I appreciate your opinion. As a professional C-130 loadmaster I have a different point of view.
@@phillipstuckwisch9704 - Thank you for your service!
@@phillipstuckwisch9704 - Thank you for your service!
Cool . These straight sections of highway make perfect emergency runways for airplanes ✈️ as long as the sides are clear of obstacles for the wings
There were built for this on the long straight sections.
@@danor6812 NO, they were not.
Now I know where those long skid marks on the highways come from.
Interesting to see, thanks for sharing this.
Ive been lucky ti see thr C130 (strix) low fly through the Welsh mountains, with airmen sat on the open ramp! What a sight.
Thumbs up what I see 130 great landing. Also seen a video of a C-130 landing on a aircraft carrier pretty impressive. 👍
A bit more complicated than doing it in a Vari-eze, I never had to do it but I did practice a bit... These guys are frigging awesome!
Cockpit video is from an H model and outside views are a J model.
multiple C130s landed. The Hs are from the Arkansas ANG. The Js are gunships from the 1st Special Operations Wing.
We did that (Volant Scorpion 89') LRAFB except we landed on a dirt road de-planed down the ramp then battled Special Forces for Air Base Ground Defense Certification. Fun times.
Spectre Gunship baby!
Left pilot my favorite ❤
C130's kept us alive in Turkey when Tumpane went on strike. They brought us our food. I still like brussel sprouts after having to eat them for 30 days straight.
Trumpane?
@@Karma4All- No, Tumpane Company about 1969. Look it up.
I was driving home from Little Rock and a C-130 passed overhead barely a 100 ft. above me. I was wondering what that was all about.
Wow that's something you don't see everyday a huge C130 Hercules landing on a public road
Good effort sharing your moment with us love the fat Albert
That pilot is bad ass
We use to land them and fighters on the highways in South Korea, just look at the markings on them. Looks like runways.
pilots look so bad ass
The thing is the C-130 is very Heavy So that road had to be able to support that much weight so that called Preflight and Landing operations
They must have done a pre-sweep to ensure Trooper Byrd wasn't anywhere near.
Not much clearence between the left wing tip and those trees ! May look slow from a distance but are actually going about 120 mph at touchdown.
These guys are cool as a cucumber.
Darn! They took all of the adventure away by first closing the road.
Reminds me of Conair!
No DEI crew there!
Shouldn’t have been a big deal for an aircraft that can literally land on the beach
Watch that tree line!
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I Hope that's Not I-40, they could tear the landing gear completely out on that road!
Just wow
Not doing this in indiana that's for sure. Snap the wheels off in our potholes. I 70 got some holes big enough you'll mark that plane KIA
Getting ready for November
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what do they know that we don't know?
Not a damn thing is going on in November
Somebody better tell those guys about Trooper Byrd. I'm not sure he's gonna be having any of this stuff on his roads.
Arkansas State Police:
I can pit that..
'Murica!
Kool!
Very long landing distance... 🙄
dude on the right the whole time 😬
Red dawn?
Nice rumble strips. Lol😂
Attack Drones make this impossible to do in the real world….
Woo Pig Soooooiiieee!
At least they aren't using tax payer money to buyba landing in Mena😅
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that is okay legal military air force airplane on the freeway or highway...
the highway patrol officer cannot do that give the ticket at all
this is very scare, my cat sad
Your tax dollars hard at work
You're glad they're wasting your tax dollars@@timdisbro6838 ? Odd
Trump for a stronger military, lower food and gas prices. Peace and tranquility.
dump despises the military, as do the rhinos who support him. Food and gas spiked under him, and his weakness started several conflicts.
Right On Go Army
Wrong branch, it was Air Force
@@DerekUtleyAFSecForces HeHe Navy Hates when I post that comment Go Army!
Pulled over by aircops
Training for troop insertion for the next civil war?
Other videos state they practised off loading equipment, refueling the planes and re-stocking ammo. AR ANG and SPecial Operations planes.
That doesn't look like practice for delivering supplies after an earthquake.
@@Karma4All- I though the same thing.
If this isn't getting ready for war I don't know what is
That's nothing. I met the pilot who landed and took off from an aircraft carrier in a C-130.
I seen an epesode of JAG where they landed a C-130 on an aircraft carrier which said after the show that it did happen
Awesome!
It’s not where they landed, but why are they training to land on rural roads!
@@jamesfoster3862, in case of any type of emergency where they need to get aid in to a rural area or evacuate people.
@@mikeking7381, Lt. James H. Flatley III was the pilot of that C-130. He's now a retired Rear Admiral. He was our Commanding Officer on the USS Saratoga in 1980. There are videos of it on UA-cam.
It took 250 Afghanis to turn the plane around for take-off ?
Yep.
You can’t park here. 🤣
Oh crap guys, we got to taxi back
Nice a bunch of leaded fuel spraying all over the farmers crops!
Airplanes don't use leaded fuel.
This worries me. I really hope they aren't practicing for Marshall Law?
No just Johnson Law. Learn to write.
0:03 Plane Horn?
THE ROADS IN ARKANSAS SUCK.Steer clear of all potholes 😃
there practicing for Trumps entrance as President
You mean inmate.
Highways aren’t designed for high impact strikes by the landing gear on regular asphalt. Surprised there is not a crater where it touched down.
The Eisenhower interstate is literally designed for planes to land on.
@@ChrizGrizzly No, they did not. The interstates were never designed for aircraft, and if you had a shred of common sense, you'd look it up and know you were wrong.
What’s so special about landing a highway, highway ?they were designed to land on gravel or rough surfaces
Pilots have big stones
bigdieselsmoker Not as big as Stringfellow Hawke and Dominic Santini.
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