Blue Angels Fat Albert C-130 Ride Along

Video taken from the flight deck of the Blue Angels C-130 Fat Albert during an airshow flight demo performance. Features pre-flight briefing, taxi out, Max performance take off with 45 degree climb, steep 2G turns, negative G's, and a diving landing with maximum breaking. Flown by the first female pilot for the Blue Angels, Katie Higgins.
Filmed with an iPhone 6 on 4/10/2015 at MCAS Beaufort.
More about the aircraft:
An all-Marine Corps crew of three officers and five enlisted personnel operate the Lockheed-Martin C-130T Hercules, affectionately known as Fat Albert Airlines. Fat Albert joined the team in 1970 and flies more than 140,000 miles each season. It carries more than 40 maintenance and support personnel, their gear and enough spare parts and communication equipment to complete a successful air show.
Fat Albert cruises at a speed of more than 320 knots (approximately 360 miles per hour) at 27,000 feet. Four Allison turboprop engines, which produce more than 16,000 shaft-horsepower, provide Fat Albert Airlines with the power to land and depart on runways as short as 2,500 feet.

[@larryandersen681]

When you have a Hula girl on the dash for a bank indicator, you know you're living life the right way.

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[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

Katie Higgins you are awesome!

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@DarossTheGreat]

You know, youd think these maneuvers were just for show, but they are actually used to get in and out of a combat area airfield. Had the pleasure of flying in the C-130 on numerous occasions. Its an awesome airframe.

[@bobthompson4319]

you ever heard of the xfc-130h? the thing had more rockets on it than a...... rocket. lol.

[@jpeterman57]

Airplane. The airframe comes with powerplants and then you have an airplane ;)

[@ecleveland1]

Now that lady knows her stuff and can fly the C-130 for darn sure. I've seen several videos of her and her personality fits right in with the rest of those guys on the Blue Angels team. She's awesome!!!!

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@Jetski270]

Dang she is a bad ass pilot!!!!!!!!! That was amazing flying!!!!!!

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@muddyboots1881]

That little Hula girl on the dashboard just sums up how cool this plane is...

[@boomer1180]

I rode in Fat Albert at the Miramar Air Show last year. It was an amazing experience.

[@Mike-01234]

Nothing like the sound of 4 turboprop engines

[@matrixab4356]

blastman8888 I masturbate to the sound of turboprop

[@TheblueTraxxasRustler]

One flew over but I couldn’t see it but I knew the sound and my friends thought I was lying until it came into view

[@mariabilanceri1192]

matrixab435 i think you like aviation a little to much

[@Titan52berg]

It has to be a dream come true having this remarkable young lady as the FIRST FEMALE pilot of the Blue Angels' 'Fat Albert!' Not only is she incredibly well-trained as a professional in her role as the C-130's lead flyer, she is a beauty as well! This video was a fantastic experience! Katie Higgins definitely has 'the right stuff!' She does our country proud!

[@je-freenorman7787]

Makes me wanna puke Soldiers are nothing but dumb dogs and this poor girl is barely human

[@Broker205]

Now THAT'S how you're supposed to fly!! From now on, THAT'S HOW YOU FLY!! All jokes aside, she is an AMAZING Pilot, and I'm truly grateful that she's on our side!

[@SWC44]

+George Jackson THANKS,, Said PERFECT!! and Thanks To All Our Troops,,, God Bless em!!!!!!! Thanks AGAIN,, Jack,,, PS,, To George Jackson She Sure IS!!!!! TY, Jack

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

Bollocks, anyone can fly like that, this is a real pilot kzbin.info/www/bejne/fae5nXtmmr18jJo

[@nascar8and20]

She's fine too!!

[@kasinathar1874]

Until you come across Mikoyan’s and Sukhoi’s. No 🌈🌈🌈 up there then.😂😂😂

[@watterztrail7870]

@@kasinathar1874 what are you on about

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

She is an angel for sure. I just love the Hercules. Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands.

[@J1NX123]

When I was in the NAVY I had the opportunity to take a ride during the Jax, Fl air show. THAT WAS THE GREATEST RIDE EVER! Roller-coasters aint got nutthin' on FAT ALBERT.

[@johnroberts9560]

Thank You for the ride along in Fat Albert , I love watching the blue angels performing at airshows , they're amazing , great job guys & ladies !!!!! 👍😀🛩🇺🇸

[@roadapplereview913]

Discipline, skill, good looks and a hula turn bank indicator, wow, it just doesn’t get any better. The airplane was pretty cool too!

[@spencerholtaway]

This is AMAZING! The final approach makes me excited that I get to see the Blue Angels at a full airshow this year (Point Mugu) because there's no runway at SF Fleet Week!

[@kevrichard1979]

This Captain has done a fine job of protocol for being a pilot with the Blue Angles.

[@er1073]

I have enjoyed the Blue Angels since being stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. I saw my first air show in 1974 what a thing to see for the first time as a Pfc. The F-4 Fantom was being retired that year and the A-4 Skyhawk was the follow on aircraft. Since those days and up until my retirement in 1993 as a Gunnery Sergeant I have watched in amazement by what these air craft can do and the talent in each air crew. Semper Fi to the Navy's Blue Angels.

[@cam0865]

Capt Katie... that was what we call in my world a "FULL 8"... I have watched this half a dozen times this morning, and loved every second... Well done Captain Higgins. Dont know if you are USAF Ret. now or now, but I hope not. As a dad with Daughers, this is so inspiring. LOVE IT.... Your signal is BUSTER....

[@smbweideman626]

this and airshows to me are what flying is all about just taking the plane and doing what you love no restrictions

[@flyinshu9419]

(guys standing behind her) "What the heck did she say?" "I have no idea, keep smiling." "hope there isn't a quiz on this." "you taking notes?" "nope....no paper" " ok, just nod....we will make lots of noises in the airplane."

[@khal_elclarkkent9933]

I watched all other videos related to this in all vantage point, this is awesome because of the detailed scenario.

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

That was awesome flight miss Higgins!

[@markwalters1584]

What a fine young Marine. Respect!

[@toniperry4141]

She `s great remind`s me of flying around chasing Ravens with my Grandpa in his Piper Super Cub sure do miss him,the Cub and the Cessna 182 Skylane the good old days....Kenny Boren.

[@dzlf2504]

June 27 17 I was at griffas air force base working and I had the joy of watching her fly and I believe practicing for an air show the next day or that week end. It was unreal. 👍👍

[@mdonaldson1957]

This is so #BadAss! Love watching this. Thank each and every one of you for your service!

[@kevinstone9638]

Loved being a loadmaster on C-130's in the AirForce. So much fun and hard work to boot. That is flying. Love stick and rudder style flying turn the AP and AT off and lets go flying.

[@bluerex03]

I was at Dyess for a couple of years in aircraft maintenance. The 130 is a great airplane, and tough as nails.

[@RichardShelton]

Videos like this make me so proud to be an American.

[@PC-dg1dr]

And videos with Trump?

[@randypennel3731]

My Compliments To Capt. Higgins shes one amazing Pilot, This world needs more Pilots like you.

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@EmerySmith]

Thanks for sharing this amazing flying! I was a part of the original VR-55 squadron at VR-55 in 1976-77 with the C-9B Skytrain. I now have a new addition on my bucketlist. #Loadmasters make it trim.

[@mendodave]

I was in VR-55 too, we had these C-130 T models. This one, Fat Albert bu # 164763 used to be called Nola Belle and was the 2nd C 130 that VR-54 got from Lockheed. I worked on that plane for about 3 years. I see the marines made a few changes to it.

[@dualingbozos]

Incredible airplane, incredible pilot and crew!

[@cookiedog1878]

For decades the C-130 has been transporting Americas hero’s in and out of harms way. It’s always watching Americas finest just enjoying their accomplishments and achievements.

[@barronwilliams264]

Damn girl you know how to fly that c130 don't you? You are by the best pilot I have ever seen. My hats off to you.

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@khal_elclarkkent9933]

oh.. that negative G, that's awesome, seems like your in outer space for quite a few secs... incredible! I wish I could experience that too.

[@mikecorey8370]

Awesome! I love this plane.

[@sadiebleu5786]

I'm in awe of her.

[@bunnystuff2005]

An absolutely awesome pilot!

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@slpkntmggt06]

I give mad props to any pilot, Marines or Air Force, of any gender, male, female, or otherwise, that can take the Four Fan Trashcan and fly it like a fighter!!

[@redvanman10]

wow some landing fantastic crew team work great vid

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[@SuperKingslaw]

Very very impressive!

[@berlinetta____2680]

What a hoot!! And what an amazing aircraft 👍👍

[@frankwayan5243]

Amazing Katie... 👍👍

[@72PAKKY]

Brava! Bellissima esibizione. Grande "Pilota"

[@pjneslo8979]

Man I would love to ride along just to feel that negative G.... Fantastic

[@jakemeoff0387]

They don't pull any negative g's in this video, closest is 0 G.

[@pjneslo8979]

@@jakemeoff0387 oh thanks, I was saying in general

[@loriflynn78]

That was so cool! I love the C-130

[@jacobspahr9947]

Love it great job

[@randalllewis2434]

She was having wayyyy to much fun flying!! LOLOL.. Way to go young lady!! And team!!

[@tomstclair961]

Awesome flying Capt. I think it would give us u tube passengers a better feel of what the aircraft is doing if we had more of a pilots view standpoint. Is there anyway to mount a camera to look out the front window??? Sure would appreciate that. Love to see fat Albert throwing down his dance moves.. Awesome aircraft, and capabilities 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheVoidpilot]

cool as a cucumber , and can that Young woman fly ...lovely piece of flying ..xx

[@thomasclark8086]

That was a great takeoff I was a crew chief C-130e during the Vietnam war done a few of those combat takeoffs. Great job.

[@randypennel3731]

I was a flight engineer on the old P-3 Orion which has the same engines and what they say in airshow about the Orion is true those are not Stunts but actual maneuvers, more so they are actual evasion maneuvers from enemy air attack and ground attack evasion maneuvers.

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

Great video!

[@vernselectraglide3018]

Great job Marines! Logged many hours in the Herk...resilient bird!

[@fishead1967]

The coolest WM Aviator .

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Reminds me of Tex Johnson flying the 707. Maybe we should have Aerobatic Airlines, a C130 based airline, just have racks for people to sit in along the sides and have fun. No drink services, but a hell of a lot of fun getting you there! 😁👍

[@Tina-di4lx]

Loved the landing

[@curtispetit986]

This looked like it would be a fun ride flying in Fat Albert with the Blue Angels.

[@goodnightmr5892]

OUTSTANDING!

[@antunvidos]

Byutifel ,Nice Blue Angelsi.Super Katie.

[@PatrickJPeake]

We got to meet CPT Higgins on Friday (10 April). Great Marine and great person. My youngest son (5 years old) is huge into aircraft because his Grandpa was a Navy P-3 aviator, and she talked to him after the show. I've never seen him blush before that. Also, the landing is what they do to us in Afghanistan to avoid ground fire.

[@youreale]

Wonderful. She got the ball.

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

I love this!

[@rayjohnson4395]

amazing woman. Marine!

[@blave549]

awesome.

[@suzanneslader9062]

Amazing

[@philwhipple4557]

I like the Oh Shit handles.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

Cpt. Higgins is a dam fine pilot !

[@BostonBuzz]

Seriously?? She is PIC, performing aerobatics with unsecured passengers. Unbelievably irresponsible.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

@@BostonBuzz Go away !

[@stephenmcmullen7600]

I just LOVE the C-130. Always have. Would do anything to be able to take a flight on "Blue Angels Airlines."

[@Robbo1966]

impressive stuff

[@Good-ls1mf]

All of you talented.😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@mustangflyer6878]

That reminds me of the good ol' days in the "Weightless Wonder IV", aka the "Vomit Comet" at the Johnson Space Center. We were privy to a couple of flights a year, lol.

[@suescott9013]

I totally followed all of that. BOOM!!

[@lombimadiadia3275]

Bravo Félicitations.

[@ronaldholmes4250]

Perfect. Semper fi

[@clmco36]

She is a bad ass pilot! WOW!

[@claudio743]

What a strong airframe!!!!!!!!

[@amotupira2221]

... wow..wow..this lady is an angel but she flies like a hawk ... my respects and great admiration, for a lady and so beautiful, I never imagined a flight so deliciously ... spectacular..wow. ..I got off with some dizziness ... greetings from Colombia.

[@lornayoung6947]

Wow wow no wonder they picked her she is special

[@nancymanka9806]

Wow! Nice!

[@standmeupatthegatesofhell6123]

That little lady can barely see over the instrument panel but she can sure yank and bank that four engine aircraft. I'd love to fly with her.

[@lesasawyer1303]

she is living my dream of being the first female blue Angels

[@ericlakota1847]

What a amazing plane how strong the design is to take the force to pull out of the manovers totally awsome . Reminds me of the plane nasa used it huge jet like this and the cargo was all padded and they took u up real hi and would free fall and every one would have 0 gravity for a minute or 2

[@royalsfan7786]

7:58 - Air Time

[@caribbaviator7058]

I would definitely get queasy in those maneuvers!!!

[@samsabo2271]

Bucket list

[@johncunningham4820]

What an Impressive Young Woman is Capt Katie Higgins . Circuit work in a Bus . Don't hate me for that please because it's kinda TRUE . C-130's have been in service a LONG time for a reason . Nobody built anything BETTER yet . And if she is a Blue Angel Pilot it means she is Exemplary .

[@richardcole9308]

Apparently the cap knows her shit !! # props !!

[@CaptRH]

Wow!

[@DanielDez]

Boss pilot.

[@michaelmiklosofficial]

Rock and roll

[@Rmenear3]

Is that a H2? Awesome they went negative G's on level off

[@buenoobra3443]

...no offense made, but with a beauty such as hers, how can you remember all what she said?... you were mesmerized during the briefing...

[@theguy81642]

Semper Fi!

[@ionbordeleanu4707]

C-130 Forever!!!!)))

[@renerich]

Amazing skills, she could land that c130 on a moquitos ass. Well done capt. Higgins.

[@mmda81]

Unbeliveable that the guy in the middle has no seatbelt!

[@christopherbarber9351]

wow!

[@chrisbragdon5901]

Got it! But what about the parachutes?

[@dasbongo4776]

wow great memory. she must have rehearsed that flight plan

[@dahmenator]

very dangerous maneuvers. Considering 1954 tech

[@dahmenator]

understood it has been upgraded but the airframe ......

[@MDMiller60]

Captain Higgins, do you use a tele-prompter for your pre-briefings? Michael, USMC 1960-1964