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.

[@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.

[@seankirby7055]

I am completely devoted to my beautiful girlfriend but I would certainly stutter while talking to Captain Higgins.

[@svetlanatruefamtisaj8498]

Katie Higgins you are awesome!

[@muddyboots1881]

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

[@larrythompson5617]

For a minute I thought I was listening to my wife........

[@Jetski270]

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

[@mcaste8495]

How is this woman paid less then dr. Fauci.

[@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."

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@Broker205]

Now THAT'S how you're supposed to fly!! From now on, THAT'S HOW YOU FLY!!

[@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.