I have a special needs son who insists on watching you everyday. He may not put two words together that make sense, but he can say “wall of shame”. Thank you, keep up the great work!!!!
Speaking of Denver, it was always a gas watching the terror on the newbies' faces when we'd "drop" into old Stapleton and they realized a properly tightened seat belt was needed to prevent you from tumbling out of your seat and smacking your head on the seat back in front of you...
For those of you who mentioned it that basket in the back of the tanker is there when they are refueling Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Some foreign airplanes as well.
Morning Captain, I told all my friends not to bother you your an ok joe . well you can’t blame people for making sure your an innocent bystander ,you know the saying “ if you see something say something “ I’ll get the word out there again .good day Capt. good spotting! 🤩
Was the small plane that was headed to Lynchburg going to LYH? If so, that airport is in Lynchburg, VA. Jack Daniels is in Lynchburg, TN, as you said. Cheers!
Hi Carl. Since Singapore trip was cancelled we will be in town. Then in January off to San Francisco for a month then Maui for a month back to San Francisco for couple weeks getting home late March
GlobalX, wasn't that a charter? NKS1516 was a divert from SDF-RSW, guess they had some fog down the road again at RSW like they did last week when we were there. Was the TANKER involved in the fly-by of Raymond James?
A little more info on the KC-135 with N-registration N571MA: Meta Strategic Mobility's KC-135R, N571MA (c/n 18232, l/n 547), This former Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Stratotanker . 18232's History: Oct 1962: Delivered to the US Air Force as a KC-135A, registered as 61-0325. Dec 1997: Re-engined with CFM56-2Bs, and re-designated as a KC-135R. Jan 2001: Delivered to the Republic of Singapore Air Force as 751. Sep 2019: Retired by the RSAF. Sep 2020: Acquired by the Wilmington Trust Company for Meta Aerospace as N571MA. Notice that it also had refueling pods on the wing tips, this is not common for USAF KC-135s.
My retired USAF KC135 crew chief just told me today about Singapore selling them. He is not familiar with the call sign Swift Air from a few days ago. The must be associated with the Marine training jets also in TPA. Captain, do you know who Swift is and where they’re from?
The LEAP1B's really are quiet but they take FOREVAH to get started and then have a 3 minute minimum warm up time vs the 2 min NG's. So sometimes if they're close to the 3 mins but not quite there they'll accept a TO clearance while they're waiting the final few seconds. That may have been what was going on with the MAX crew. Plus a lot of times on a crowded ramp, MAX crews will taxi out on 1 engine just to get out of everyone's way on the ramp. So with a relatively short taxi like to 1R, it can be a challenge to get the 3 mins without clogging up the traffic flow.
It's either an MSM, or OAR bird; probably an MSM aircraft, as they won the federal contract to operate much of the Navy's refueling ops this past summer. They're beginning to integrate the BAC Pegasus Tankers as we speak, likely delayed because of that pi**ing contest with Airbus - many years back.
Yea we seen that as we went back after sending out the 300 from our peak 4:27am flight at 10:00am. It looks like the boom and fuel hose was extended, why I do not understand it should have been stowed?
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Well I will start the sideshow all over at 3:30am with 4 flights and what ever did not leave on the PM shift. One of our leads is x military and indicated they have to fly into class B now and then. I laugh since I am in the Spring Hill and see military every day doing touch and goes and jumps.
Dear Captain: Great video... Just try to every now and then do some close-up shots especially when you have a jet waiting for clearance to take-off at 1R 19h; well, I forget now the take-off/Landing track designation, but you can refer to it at the beginning of the video with the 1st Southwest waiting for clearance. It was the perfect moment to make a close-up shot and you missed it. You have a beautiful chance to do close-up shots that make the video more interesting and exciting. Another example is when you got the military small jet landing you could've made another close shot of the Cockpit area as it was passing you by right in front of you. Otherwise, it is monotonous, repetitive, and eventually boring. Also remember my suggestion of asking permission to interview pilots, flight attendants, and crew mechanics. They will love to share amazing stories and anecdotes that you can insert little by little in your videos and make them more entertaining. For instance, Jebb Brooks who also is into aviation videos sat down with the President of Jet-Blue and chat for a fifteen-minute conversation... It was there that I learned that the President of Jet Blue love dearly the Boeing 777 (the one you call "Rocketship). You are a classy guy and I am sure they all be delighted to meet with you and share interesting stories and anecdotes. Well, this idea is my Christmas gift to you and my way to say thank you for all the videos you have done for us; some of them under tough circumstances like heavy rain or very hot days. Thank you with all my heart and May G_d bless you and your family abundantly and specially during Christmas time. Thank you for everything!!!
yes it is American. former Singapore Air Force (who got KC-135R secondhand from the USAF in 1999) and is now flown by Meta Aerospace as a contract refueling service
I don’t think that refueling line was supposed to hanging out like that… those were not ‘Marine’ planes… they have Navy painted on one side and Marine on the other. I think that training squadron is out of Pensacola.
This doesn't specifically apply to today's video, but since I finally got around to uploading it, this is a video of taxiing on a United flight. I was expecting a snail's pace, but I think think they did pretty good on this one. Please keep in mind that I'm not a professional like you 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/MkYvdKEvwEs/v-deo.html
they do, there are variants of the Hawk that can carry weapons. the Hawk 50 and Hawk 60 models can be used as light attackers. i believe some air forces use Hawks for COIN operations. the US inventory has better suited airframes for CAS, so T-45s are only used as trainers
I have a special needs son who insists on watching you everyday. He may not put two words together that make sense, but he can say “wall of shame”. Thank you, keep up the great work!!!!
Hi Mark. Thanks for sharing that beautiful story. Big hello to your son.
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich his name is Martin, 39 years old, lived with us his entire life. Wouldn’t have it any other way !!!!
@@markandersen6408 I’ll give a Martin a shout out when I film tomorrow 👍
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich OMG I know we will watch. Thank you.
God bless you and your son!
The 135 was THE SCORE of the day and you grabbed it by the basket!!!!!!
Speaking of Denver, it was always a gas watching the terror on the newbies' faces when we'd "drop" into old Stapleton and they realized a properly tightened seat belt was needed to prevent you from tumbling out of your seat and smacking your head on the seat back in front of you...
3:06-Southwest turn and burn! Good to see!
For those of you who mentioned it that basket in the back of the tanker is there when they are refueling Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Some foreign airplanes as well.
Thanks Norman good information 👍
Navy and Marines are basket cases…
I told my nephew to wave at you when he is flying out on Southwest! Thanks for the great videos!
Morning Captain, I told all my friends not to bother you your an ok joe . well you can’t blame people for making sure your an innocent bystander ,you know the saying “ if you see something say something “ I’ll get the word out there again .good day Capt. good spotting! 🤩
Amazing as usual Captain Steven! Shout out to all the ground crews, those guys and gals work their butts off to keep these aircraft on schedule.👍😎
That they do rain or shine 👍
That north spot in short term parking is a great view! Lets see some more! Great job as usual!
It’s my go to spot with southern operations 👍
Wowza, Cap!! Superb production today!! 👍💕✈
Nice Buddy👍👌✈️… Keep It Up😉👍👌✈️🛩!!!
Hey Captain, the drogue hanging from the refueling boom is for refueling naval aircraft equipped with the probe refueling system. Guy Franks
Guy thanks for the cool information
Sick catches, that Stratotanker had a wonderful livery.
Awesome!
Greeting from Helsinki!
Hello Helsinki👍Thanks for the kind words 👍
Another great video Capt.
Hearing your excitement makes your videos so much fun! We really appreciate all you do to share these videos with us!
That Prime Air towards the end of your video was my son. He’s flying in/out of TPA this week.
How exciting thanks for sharing 👍 tell him hi 👋
When I saw that police helicopter, I thought oh man, they've called the SWAT team out on the Captain! 🤣
That’s all I need 😜
Always something to see on your videos, love the commentary. Natural and informative. 👍🙏
When i worked for northwest...yrs ago, i worked a temp job in msp jan feb...thats a whole different kinda cold...i couldnt wait to get back to clt
I can only imagine how cold that had to be 👍
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich brutal...
In the KC-135 that thing hanging at the back which refuels other aircraft is called a "boom".
Was the small plane that was headed to Lynchburg going to LYH? If so, that airport is in Lynchburg, VA. Jack Daniels is in Lynchburg, TN, as you said. Cheers!
Thanks Ben I think you are correct 👍👍
Hello Capt. Hope all is well on your end, thanks for today's video..God bless..😊
Hi Gordo. Doing great thanks for asking. Hope you and your family are well. 👍
Steve , where are we traveling to this holiday .? Altoona to St pete, but i'm driving , I'll be there for two weeks . Great video as always .
Hi Carl. Since Singapore trip was cancelled we will be in town. Then in January off to San Francisco for a month then Maui for a month back to San Francisco for couple weeks getting home late March
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Awesome trip !!
GlobalX, wasn't that a charter? NKS1516 was a divert from SDF-RSW, guess they had some fog down the road again at RSW like they did last week when we were there. Was the TANKER involved in the fly-by of Raymond James?
Hi. Nope appears the Tanker is here on business. It’s run by a private business with contracts to refuel aircraft
Stunning 😍
A little more info on the KC-135 with N-registration N571MA: Meta Strategic Mobility's KC-135R, N571MA (c/n 18232, l/n 547), This former Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Stratotanker .
18232's History:
Oct 1962: Delivered to the US Air Force as a KC-135A, registered as 61-0325.
Dec 1997: Re-engined with CFM56-2Bs, and re-designated as a KC-135R.
Jan 2001: Delivered to the Republic of Singapore Air Force as 751.
Sep 2019: Retired by the RSAF.
Sep 2020: Acquired by the Wilmington Trust Company for Meta Aerospace as N571MA.
Notice that it also had refueling pods on the wing tips, this is not common for USAF KC-135s.
Thanks Joe awesome information 👍👍
My retired USAF KC135 crew chief just told me today about Singapore selling them. He is not familiar with the call sign Swift Air from a few days ago. The must be associated with the Marine training jets also in TPA. Captain, do you know who Swift is and where they’re from?
Alright Capitan needs an official TPA spotter high visibility vest.
The LEAP1B's really are quiet but they take FOREVAH to get started and then have a 3 minute minimum warm up time vs the 2 min NG's. So sometimes if they're close to the 3 mins but not quite there they'll accept a TO clearance while they're waiting the final few seconds. That may have been what was going on with the MAX crew. Plus a lot of times on a crowded ramp, MAX crews will taxi out on 1 engine just to get out of everyone's way on the ramp. So with a relatively short taxi like to 1R, it can be a challenge to get the 3 mins without clogging up the traffic flow.
All good information thanks 👍👍
It's either an MSM, or OAR bird; probably an MSM aircraft, as they won the federal contract to operate much of the Navy's refueling ops this past summer. They're beginning to integrate the BAC Pegasus Tankers as we speak, likely delayed because of that pi**ing contest with Airbus - many years back.
That’s interesting to see that AAL 738 in the old AA colors at 35:28 . I didn’t think that any of there aircraft held that livery anymore.
I enjoy that look 👀
Will be travelling to Florida for New Years. Burbank to Orlando via Austin on Southwest.
Nice happy travels 👍
I HAD to fly from Travis AFB in San Fransisco to Clark AFB in the Phiippines by way of Wake Island in the tail 4nd of a KC135
That had to be interesting 👍
Little fun fact for everyone William Lear invented the 8track system so they could have entertainment on their aircraft.
I think I worked on that plane. It went by 61-0325 at the time and was an “A” model.
Great story thank you for sharing 👍👍
Yea we seen that as we went back after sending out the 300 from our peak 4:27am flight at 10:00am. It looks like the boom and fuel hose was extended, why I do not understand it should have been stowed?
The Captain of the KC 135 told the tower that’s how they fly with that basket out. Hope all is well. Saw you had two MD11’S the other day 👍👍
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Well I will start the sideshow all over at 3:30am with 4 flights and what ever did not leave on the PM shift. One of our leads is x military and indicated they have to fly into class B now and then. I laugh since I am in the Spring Hill and see military every day doing touch and goes and jumps.
Dear Captain: Great video... Just try to every now and then do some close-up shots especially when you have a jet waiting for clearance to take-off at 1R 19h; well, I forget now the take-off/Landing track designation, but you can refer to it at the beginning of the video with the 1st Southwest waiting for clearance. It was the perfect moment to make a close-up shot and you missed it. You have a beautiful chance to do close-up shots that make the video more interesting and exciting. Another example is when you got the military small jet landing you could've made another close shot of the Cockpit area as it was passing you by right in front of you. Otherwise, it is monotonous, repetitive, and eventually boring. Also remember my suggestion of asking permission to interview pilots, flight attendants, and crew mechanics. They will love to share amazing stories and anecdotes that you can insert little by little in your videos and make them more entertaining. For instance, Jebb Brooks who also is into aviation videos sat down with the President of Jet-Blue and chat for a fifteen-minute conversation... It was there that I learned that the President of Jet Blue love dearly the Boeing 777 (the one you call "Rocketship). You are a classy guy and I am sure they all be delighted to meet with you and share interesting stories and anecdotes. Well, this idea is my Christmas gift to you and my way to say thank you for all the videos you have done for us; some of them under tough circumstances like heavy rain or very hot days. Thank you with all my heart and May G_d bless you and your family abundantly and specially during Christmas time. Thank you for everything!!!
Thanks appreciate the feedback and suggestions. 👍
YEE-HAW,no grass what so ever.
By the way: our Polderbaan is ''heavy-proof''
I need to make another comment. I love all the jet noise! I love your commentary, but that jet noise is awesome. That KC 135 is not American.
yes it is American. former Singapore Air Force (who got KC-135R secondhand from the USAF in 1999) and is now flown by Meta Aerospace as a contract refueling service
I don’t think that refueling line was supposed to hanging out like that… those were not ‘Marine’ planes… they have Navy painted on one side and Marine on the other. I think that training squadron is out of Pensacola.
Morning capt
Good morning
One of the ATC's sounds like he's on his last leg.
To the person responsible for changing AA's color, shame on you.They were like no other, apart from the others.
The lt is silent. Just say day-saw.Guy Franks
Now I have to remember that. Big thanks
This doesn't specifically apply to today's video, but since I finally got around to uploading it, this is a video of taxiing on a United flight. I was expecting a snail's pace, but I think think they did pretty good on this one. Please keep in mind that I'm not a professional like you 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/MkYvdKEvwEs/v-deo.html
Looks like you are moving right along nice video 👍
Why not make a light close air support vehicle outta a t45?
they do, there are variants of the Hawk that can carry weapons. the Hawk 50 and Hawk 60 models can be used as light attackers. i believe some air forces use Hawks for COIN operations. the US inventory has better suited airframes for CAS, so T-45s are only used as trainers
It’s interesting how that fuel nozzle hangs out on that KC-135 17:57
Hi Dave. Yes…a pilot from AA called the tower to have them alert the KC135. Turns out that’s normal for that basket
Lynchburg is in Virginia
Home of Jack Daniels?
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich not sure if its here or in Kentucky.
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Tennessee.
Dassault is pronounced "duh sow" (French).
Thanks. I’ll try again not sure why but I fumble that name consistently
Dassault = da-sew
Thanks again. I’m trying again 🙈
hi
Hello Glenn 👍
Tail Number N171AR · Registration
Owner THUNDERUN AVIATION CORP
Aircraft Type Learjet 31 (twin-jet) (LJ31)
Thanks for the intel 👍
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich I’m still watching planes takeoff from Tampa
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich We got a challenger jets we’ve got hawkers we got a whole series of executive planes don’t we
@@CaptainStevenMarkovich I gave the falcon 9.6
hi🛫🛬🛩
Hello Glenn 😊
Dragging fuel probe aids in lift on takeoff??
I was surprised but captain was made aware and he says that’s the way they fly
Tell Mr. nosey that you not only do you not need permission but it is your job,so bug offfffff.
Sounds a bit rude, he was just asking as it might've seemed odd to see someone there... simply for his and everyone else's safety
@@cherish5-9 Too many who THINK they need to inquire when they DON'T wear a badge
. If they are concerned, call security.