Flying with the Air Force in a T-38C Talon

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12th Flying Training Wing Official

12th Flying Training Wing Official

Күн бұрын

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@terrencejohnson85
@terrencejohnson85 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, to be be young again and fly these wonderful aircraft. Young bucks, cherish every movement, for someday they will only be memories.
@user-144thFighterWing
@user-144thFighterWing Жыл бұрын
T-38 for life... Hopefully, i will own one someday.
@sm1tty031
@sm1tty031 4 жыл бұрын
I live on the Northside and have seen these flights over our house. Impressive as hell and makes me feel proud
@mongoose214
@mongoose214 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, Wow very close call for a "Bird strike" @5:52
@tsangarisjohn
@tsangarisjohn 4 жыл бұрын
5:54 close call. Beyond that, Nice day for a flight!!! Aim High 🇺🇸
@rotad9967
@rotad9967 2 жыл бұрын
He never saw it. He was only looking at the flight to the right. Hopefully lead knew about it as a minimum and kept the flight out of it's way.
@andrewwilliams9419
@andrewwilliams9419 26 күн бұрын
It was a B 1 R D
@Liz_S702
@Liz_S702 9 ай бұрын
What a thrill! Thanks for flying over Randolph! I know that beautiful base like the back of my hand.
@tpowell2115
@tpowell2115 6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that. I flew T-38s with the 560th for four years in the late 80s. It was some of the most fun flying I ever did.
@faheemqureshi84
@faheemqureshi84 5 жыл бұрын
What did u enjoy the most about this aircraft ?
@abergethirty
@abergethirty 5 жыл бұрын
Why did you fly them so long? I thought they were just used to train pilots.
@outofarizona9769
@outofarizona9769 5 жыл бұрын
@@abergethirty he could of been an instructor pilot at Randolph Air Force Base. I was a crew chief on the T-38 1981 to 1983 awesome airplane to work on.
@SteveZiomekAFA89
@SteveZiomekAFA89 5 жыл бұрын
@@abergethirty He was an instructor pilot.
@KJK9029
@KJK9029 5 жыл бұрын
Allen .Berge He must’ve been FAIP’d
@Cinebar2
@Cinebar2 4 жыл бұрын
I was a crew chief prior to the T38's and had worked on RF4-C's (Mountain Home AFB), and F4-D's (Udorn RTAB). Sent to Williams AFB to work on T-38's (1969-71). What a sweet plane as far as maintenance. Became a row chief, 7 planes with 5 other airmen to preflight etc. Had a run up taxi license which I loved. Not really fond of running up on a trim pad for engine check out with plane chained down and hit afterburner. But did it a few times and something I will never forget. I was a E-5 and getting to ending my enlistment. Base commander retiring so parade in order. I got asked if I would like to fly in the back seat for the fly by. Hell yaaa! So I have .8 hrs in the back seat. The pilot (major as I remember) ask me if I had a run up license, responded I did. He said good, the engine gauges are yours. We were # 4 on a right echelon formation and he would be busy keeping the helmets on the other 3 lined up. What a way to end my enlistment. That pilot giving me info as we were flying and making them understandable to me made it that much more memorable. T-38 great plane
@snort01usafret51
@snort01usafret51 Жыл бұрын
What a coincidence running across this video. I was an Air Traffic Controller at Cam Rahn Bay RVN from Jan 1969 to Jan 1970. There was an F-4 wing there and it was the 12th TFW with three squadrons comprised of the 57th, 58th and the 59th TFS. After Viet Nam "closed" in 1975, the 12 TFW was moved to Randolph AFB and became the 12 FTW with the 557th, 558th and the 559 FTS. After I got out of the Air Force in 1971 and returned to Tennessee I graduated from University of Tennessee (go Vols), I went back into the Air Force and went to Pilot Training in 1973 at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio Texas. After doing my time as a FAIP (first assigment instructor pilot), I went to Randolph as an IP and flew out of Randolph in the T-37. What a coincidence working the 12TFW at Cam Ranh Bay RVN as an air traffic controller in the control tower and later flying in the 12th FTW and the 559 FTS! Can anybody remember the steps for the single spin recovery in the T-37...throttles idle, rudder and ailerons neutral....stick abruptly full aft and hold...ets....etc..at the age of 77, I can still recite those steps since I was a T-37 spin pilot with the 12th FTW Stan Eval....It was so enjoyable writing this comment and reliving those glorious days. God Bless all of you.
@Liz_S702
@Liz_S702 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service sir. You were flying over my head.
@paulcullum9564
@paulcullum9564 4 ай бұрын
Great story!!! And Go Vols!!!!
@jcheck6
@jcheck6 3 ай бұрын
Perfect Snort, great motivation to go back to school. Graduated from Willie in '73 and flew RF-4C's and A-37's.
@BEANDRR
@BEANDRR 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not adding music.
@fr8fr6dr69
@fr8fr6dr69 5 жыл бұрын
Perspective: I used to fly Talons out of KDLF (Del Rio, TX). We would shoot approaches at Randolph. It's a 3-hour drive to San Antonio by car, 15 minutes in the jet. You can get a lot done in this aircraft in the span of an hour or two.
@sarge505050
@sarge505050 5 жыл бұрын
I was a chamber tech at Del Rio. 1977 to 79.
@robertbartelmes7623
@robertbartelmes7623 2 жыл бұрын
"You can get a lot done in this aircraft in the span of an hour or two" ... One Hour, No Sweat ... Two Hours, Fuel can get Kinda Skoshi ... Bart, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus AFB Class73-06 ...
@CaoimhinOMaol
@CaoimhinOMaol 4 ай бұрын
86th FTS 1984-1988, back when LTCOL’s Wendrock, Alexander, Brandon, Loser.
@andrewc0128
@andrewc0128 5 жыл бұрын
Something about the lines on this aircraft make it a beauty.
@tippersteffi1
@tippersteffi1 5 жыл бұрын
My last flight in the T-38 was in October 1972, at Reese AFB, TX.....sweet airplane, nice video
@mikes9939
@mikes9939 5 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Reese from 1966-1968. Worked in the GCA unit as a radar maintenance person. Loved watching the T 38's taking off from the center runway. The radar unit was only 500 ft from the centerline of the runway so we could see everything. Also enjoyed F-4's coming in on ferry flights. They would ask the tower for clearance to come in fast for a show and we all loved it.
@jake7103
@jake7103 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting the video. I graduated from UPT at Columbus AFB, MS in October 1970. The T-38 was relatively new back then - brand new when you consider it's still flying 50 years later! Time stood still in watching the video, down to constantly adjusting the mirrors :-) It was all so familiar. It was a feeling like no other.
@hv1615
@hv1615 5 жыл бұрын
I graduated from Vance AFB , Oct 1973
@pjhanna1432
@pjhanna1432 5 жыл бұрын
I was there from '69 - '72! My step-dad was promoted and transferred there from Williams AFB. Maybe you knew him? Col Arno J Poggi; he was the Chief of Maintenance.
@maldmc2873
@maldmc2873 5 жыл бұрын
I read a book a book about UPT in the 11th and 12 grade back in 74 and 75. a book about tigers ( student pilots ) an one brother was in the class. I think that was when the T-38 Talon was on the Thunderbirds Team must of been a real kick in the a... to fly thanks.
@joeycarr1398
@joeycarr1398 5 жыл бұрын
I flew the T-38 in 1983 UPT out of Reese AFB. Good memories!
@Madmax-zc2gk
@Madmax-zc2gk 4 жыл бұрын
I had my last ride in a -38 one week before I graduated from UPT..Apr ‘91, Class 91-07 at Laughlin...awesome airplane and still remember it well...
@scooterthebigfoot8224
@scooterthebigfoot8224 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Lubbock Texas when Reese was alive. Id dpend hours sitting at the end of the runway watching these planes take off. Sure do miss it.
@pamcm1098
@pamcm1098 2 жыл бұрын
I went for a T-37 ride at Reese in July of 87 when I was in ROTC. Flew in a C-130 from Dover to TX, went for a ride, and flew back. Something I'll never forget.
@carlpboyer
@carlpboyer 5 ай бұрын
I graduated from Reese in April 1987. Lubbock was a great town and Reese was a nice base. Can't believe it's gone now.
@JCMills55
@JCMills55 Ай бұрын
I was a crew chief on them in the USAF back in the 70's. After that I was a crew chief on it's big brother the F-5E. Both were absolute joys to work on.
@ToddtheExploder
@ToddtheExploder 4 жыл бұрын
Doing a barrel roll while maintaining a specific altitude has got to be a pretty tricky operation, requiring constant, incremental, and smooth input from the pilot. Hats off to you, fellas. And T-38s are just too, too sexy, one of the most gorgeous aircraft of all time.
@1x1boop28
@1x1boop28 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if this plane has helped him or if it even has flight assist and autopilot but if it does my solution would be to use the autopilot for altitude mode. I don't know if rolling with disengage the autopilot or not
@orlandoengland9184
@orlandoengland9184 4 жыл бұрын
Now THIS was one of the BEST cockpit views I've seen on KZbin!!! Also, the video quality was GREAT!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👍🏾❤💯
@CaoimhinOMaol
@CaoimhinOMaol Жыл бұрын
UPT 80-04 CAFB, then 4 years flying operational 1980-84, then non-volunteer for a controlled-tour non-operational ATC Exchange tour T-38A. PIT then T-38A Instructor Pilot at Laughlin in Del Rio-by -the-sea in 86th FTS 1984-1989 ( I-Flight, N-Flight, O-Flight, L-Flight(for about a week), K-Flight, then L-Flight. Assistant Flight Commander, Flight Commander, T-38 X-C SOF, Wing SOF, Faculty Board member, Assistant Section Commander. Loved the jet. Loved the student flying. But Air Training Command...not so much. Could write a book.
@jerryfrechette1908
@jerryfrechette1908 4 жыл бұрын
Class 69-05 at Reese and T-38 instructor at Laughlin and a few years later at Vance. Oh how I miss the thrills.
@maxcorder2211
@maxcorder2211 2 жыл бұрын
69-05 at Moody.
@330airman
@330airman 4 жыл бұрын
You never forget flying the white rocket. Columbus MS 75-08
@richardrada8108
@richardrada8108 Жыл бұрын
Craig 75-04! Lackland OTS, loooong time ago
@AV4Life
@AV4Life 3 жыл бұрын
Ugh thank you so much for posting this. Made me feel like I was actually there. I’m 17 and I’d give my life to fly one of these.
@geofslagle410
@geofslagle410 Жыл бұрын
Good luck to you! I did it, you can too!
@AV4Life
@AV4Life Жыл бұрын
@@geofslagle410 thank you v much! I’ve gotten much closer over the last two years.
@carlpboyer
@carlpboyer 5 ай бұрын
Being prepared to give your life is part of the deal! 😀 So you're part way there. Hope you get there!
@rodneyringler3745
@rodneyringler3745 Жыл бұрын
Nice Flight Skipper! Wasn't a Thunderbird or Blue Angel experience... It was AWESOME though! THANKS for the ride in the old bird! Good Job!
@bronsonfargo6168
@bronsonfargo6168 2 жыл бұрын
I flew at Reece, Awesome Base, 1970. Lubbock was a super, super place to live. Great people. Best year in my life.
@Michael-xo8lw
@Michael-xo8lw 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. One of the sexiest jets ever.
@graycloud057
@graycloud057 5 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@stevebrannon69
@stevebrannon69 5 жыл бұрын
My dad worked at Northrop when they were building these planes. A production of over a thousand planes, half of which are still in the air today. Not bad for a sixty year old plane.
@jacksoncude9824
@jacksoncude9824 5 жыл бұрын
stevebrannon69 soon to be replaced so sad😭
@nacl2858
@nacl2858 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksoncude9824 what are they replacing em with?
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608 4 жыл бұрын
wow !! here we go again . feel like been up even if just sitting at watch thank you for share.
@NMdesertracer
@NMdesertracer 6 жыл бұрын
My dad worked on the t-38 jet engines at Holloman AFB when the f-117 were stationed there.
@robertclarkguitar
@robertclarkguitar 2 жыл бұрын
Randolph AFB. 4 years in 85 til 88 89. I watched all the time. Loved these. They flew mainly these trainers. T-37 and t38s the t 38s were my fave but both amazing crafts for their time.
@lorenjackson8961
@lorenjackson8961 6 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories of my F-4 ride I got in Myrtle Beach in the mid-80's. Seymour Johnson AFB shut the runway down for 3 months for resurfacing. They sent all the F-4 "Wild Weasels" down to Myrtle Beach AFB during that time.
@PlasmaCoolantLeak
@PlasmaCoolantLeak 4 жыл бұрын
I remember reading in a USAF recruiting booklet a description of the T-38, "The Sports Car of the Air Force." Nothing like seeing one flying for the first time over Lackland during basic, and our TI asked if anyone could identify it. I was the only trainee that could.
@DrZippo01
@DrZippo01 22 күн бұрын
Always been an absolute dream of mine to fly in a t-38 and play amongst the clouds!
@russellbeaty1484
@russellbeaty1484 4 жыл бұрын
Got about 30 hours solo in a T-38. A dream come true.
@glocktown21
@glocktown21 6 жыл бұрын
That was such a bad ass video!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :--) Makes me want to fly in one so bad.... I hope my Son flies someday, he's aiming for the Airforce Academy!
@mattdaugherty7865
@mattdaugherty7865 5 жыл бұрын
Aim high!
@doesntmatter3068
@doesntmatter3068 5 жыл бұрын
Back in the early 80's, in the AF, my buddy worked the flight simulators for the F-4's. He worked midnight and I work 2nd shift. Worked out very well for me. I would get off work and go fly an hour or more almost every night. I would bet I had more time in the F4 sim then most lieutenants. Kinda weird thing though, every time I was finished for the night, had to run to pee!! Thanks for sharing!
@graycloud057
@graycloud057 5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to fly those and be a pilot in the Airforce but wasn’t smart enough in my books. See kids, that’s why arithmetic and schooling is so important to ya. Go U.S. Airforce go!
@tedjajer6883
@tedjajer6883 4 жыл бұрын
Keep your grades up and know each state gets 2 nominations for the U. S. Air Force Academy. I owned a Cessna 177 and that was my fun flying!
@gerardmoran9560
@gerardmoran9560 4 жыл бұрын
I did get to fly it but I had a great public school. You may have been a great pilot but too many talented people miss the chance because we don't have the political will to support good public schools. Hope you're doing well!
@williampeck7879
@williampeck7879 9 ай бұрын
Me too 😢
@NoGasWelcomeAboard
@NoGasWelcomeAboard 3 жыл бұрын
One Sunday afternoon in 1980 while I was in UPT at Willie, 5 of us in class 80-06 went to see the second Star Wars movie in Scottsdale. The next day I had my first solo to the areas. On that day, Luke Skywalker in his X-wing would’ve had a hard time keeping up with this sweet machine. Other posters mentioned time standing still watching this video and I can confirm that.
@kennethjohnson6619
@kennethjohnson6619 Жыл бұрын
In the day - 1971 - we did our takeoffs in burner. In my first takeoff, I did not get caught up until 10,000 feet. I learned to rip up the gear quickly or overspeed them. I flew the A model, but even this C was built in 1969. Four ship in front with this one taking video. He isxin route formation. Now he is below and aft. He is joining after one peeled. In tight but I miss the White Rocket and the star, which was my reference. Over the field again at what looks like ~2000 feet. On long final, nice touchdown with aerobraking.
@ethanatwell2478
@ethanatwell2478 Жыл бұрын
I get to fly an incentive flight in a T-38 tomorrow, and I can't wait to see what this is like in person!
@jcheck6
@jcheck6 3 ай бұрын
Very cool Ethan, how did the ride go? I loved flying incentive rides for deserving Airmen in the RF-4C and A-37.
@ethanatwell2478
@ethanatwell2478 3 ай бұрын
​@jcheck6 The flight was awesome! We did some formation flying with another Talon that flew with us. We had to wait to take off as we waited for a B-2 Spirit to land right in front of us, which was pretty cool, too. I will never forget the experience, and I am grateful for Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol coordinating with Whiteman AFB to get incentive rides.
@jcheck6
@jcheck6 3 ай бұрын
@@ethanatwell2478 Great, formation flight is even better! So glad you had the chance!!
@danmyers9372
@danmyers9372 5 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Couldn’t help but notice the pilot when they were in close formation. He was 100% focused on the plane off his starboard. He never once looked ahead to where his plane was going. It obviously takes some real trust to fly in close formation like this!
@richanderson6903
@richanderson6903 5 жыл бұрын
120 hours in the White Rocket in UPT at Laughlin AFB Class 69-05 (Grad. Feb.'69) - Great seeing it's still flying 50 years later ---- "Andy" A.
@clee47ford
@clee47ford 5 жыл бұрын
47th SPS, '88-'92. Great assignment.
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608 5 жыл бұрын
WOW ! Thanks for ride along USAF Training Wing.
@daveherres5725
@daveherres5725 Жыл бұрын
I also loved talon...Laughlin...what a plane!! Sierra Hotel Best to all USAF aviators...
@sisyphus9252
@sisyphus9252 Жыл бұрын
We had a few of these a Dyess while I was stationed there in the 80's. I guess the B-1b pilots flew them to get flight time? They were always buzzing around the base. This was great, thank you so much for sharing.
@tootrue6529
@tootrue6529 4 ай бұрын
I was a KC-135 navigator at Dyess from '92 to '94. The B-1 and KC-135 co-pilots flew the 38s to develop their airmanship and judgment. The program was called ACE (Accelerated Co-pilot Enhancement). The co-pilots in my squadron LOVED the 38 ACE program, such that some of them would get a little sad when they upgraded to aircraft commander. ACE gave them the keys to an afterburning jet, and a government fuel card to boot! On more than one occasion, our ops officer had to remind a co-pilot that the KC-135 was their primary weapons system LOL...
@FrankBoston
@FrankBoston 2 жыл бұрын
KZbin is wise. They knew I was watching 4 of them do touch n goes at TUL yesterday. Now I think about it, I'm pretty sure I pulled up a video curious about the way they land. It's fun seeing them and the f 16s that are actually out of Tulsa when they are training..
@kevindunleavy854
@kevindunleavy854 5 жыл бұрын
This would be fun !! These planes are the Hot Rods of trainers.
@mikelucas2309
@mikelucas2309 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Nothing like riding along sucking up the power and beauty of jet flight. Thanks for sharing with us your day job!
@exohauler
@exohauler 5 жыл бұрын
So Awesome. Reminds me of getting my bike out to ride with the other buddies. They were always faster but I kept up. LOL
@dukainmanning7246
@dukainmanning7246 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite jet. My second favorite is the F-14. Great video!!!
@tomalcock620
@tomalcock620 3 жыл бұрын
T38 and F14 are my favorite aircraft as well!!!
@tntkop
@tntkop 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! God speed and blue skies!
@Knappist
@Knappist 2 жыл бұрын
That must be one of the best feelings in the world 🤟
@timgraaff7551
@timgraaff7551 5 жыл бұрын
These guys choose the right carrier!!
@av8tore71
@av8tore71 4 жыл бұрын
This looks so fun
@polycarphunter2257
@polycarphunter2257 5 жыл бұрын
that was the first plane i crewed after tech school. back in 1969 at Laredo AFB.
@graycloud057
@graycloud057 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for protecting us Sir!👍🏼👍🏼
@khb6686
@khb6686 2 жыл бұрын
My Uncle Vilas was the LT. Colonel that pilots were sent to who were failing flight school. The talon was his preferred aircraft.
@eb1138
@eb1138 Жыл бұрын
Imagine the feeling. That's crazy...
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608
@fredrickdouglassmccoy2608 4 жыл бұрын
wow! I got to watch again
@fjbtube6278
@fjbtube6278 6 жыл бұрын
T-38 Talon crew chief at Randolph from ‘81 -‘85. Nice base.
@earldeanpowell
@earldeanpowell 5 жыл бұрын
GREAT base. I had the privilege to grow up there. First class everything.
@TEXASTWOSTROKE
@TEXASTWOSTROKE 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos Baquero, Do you rember CMSGT. Bobby Younts? He retired in 86.
@walterbrown1579
@walterbrown1579 4 жыл бұрын
I flew the T-38 A out of Craig AFB, Selma Alabama in the late 1960's.
@hamiltonconway6966
@hamiltonconway6966 4 жыл бұрын
Class 69-03 at Craig.
@davidmalone9022
@davidmalone9022 2 жыл бұрын
At 5:35, he's coming in over the Randolph golf course. I've played hundreds of rounds there, as a dependent of a T-39 pilot there from 1972-75. I also worked as a waiter at the Officer's Club as a 16-18 year old. I loved Randolph. Oh, and the front nine is primarily on his port side, back nine on starboard. And on this trajectory, he'll fly right over the O-Club. (If you notice the pool just off his starboard side, that's where the O-Club is.
@andromedalemurianaeclipsad9160
@andromedalemurianaeclipsad9160 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing line up the video with magnificent view a feeling of being inside in the cabin. Impressive 360º turn maneuver.🌏🌖😊👍👌
@howardmiller5381
@howardmiller5381 5 жыл бұрын
There was an air show at Dyess AFB, Texas in 1968. I saw a T-38 come in low over the field, stand on its tail, cut in afterburners and go straight up until it disappeared. Then the was this white dot, way up in the sky, when it leveled out.
@garrykraemer8993
@garrykraemer8993 4 жыл бұрын
'Willie' 72-03 graduate. IMHO, current flight instructor's should be much more proficient in formation! I was a T-37 FAIP and flew #3 in all four ship flights for class graduations. Capt Chuck Debellevue flew with me during one graduation fly by. He performed a perfect #3 turning rejoin! That was 50 years ago and I dearly miss those days!
@jcheck6
@jcheck6 Жыл бұрын
Was there in 74-01 Raindance. Roger Locher (3 Migs) was in our class. Debellevue was a class or two after us. Great time at Willie..
@JERRYinCHS
@JERRYinCHS 5 жыл бұрын
Vance class 82-08. Some of the best flying I ever did!
@bobbybabsonjr787
@bobbybabsonjr787 6 жыл бұрын
This plane is a year older than I am . the Ec 135a I crewed on is sitting at Davis Mothin , this plane is still flying.
@flyboy959771
@flyboy959771 5 жыл бұрын
I was an IP in this aircraft from 1970 till 1974 at Web AFB, TX.
@daffidavit
@daffidavit 5 жыл бұрын
Before the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin used to fly the T-38 so many times, back and forth from Huston to the Cape that on many occasions he had to look at his compass just to remember where he was going. Source: Rocket Men by Craig Nelson.
@mesquiteguy121
@mesquiteguy121 5 жыл бұрын
Craig Nelson was in a brief TV series early 80s set in the early 60s just before JFK Murder. Where he portraits an Air Force Pilot. In one if my fav scenes from the show. He is in a T 38 Jet soaring thru the sky. At one point he begins to rock the plane side to side. Seemingly sky dancing. I've always thought that was so cool. Wished it was something I could have done.
@bja2024
@bja2024 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, NASA flew modified T-38’s that had heated wing leading edges and inlets. They would stop in Willy all the time. One day I was at Vandenberg AFB with student on a cross country out and back. We hit the head in base ops before heading out to the jet when a guy comes in the latrine where a G-Suit over blue jeans and cowboy boots. On climb out of Vandenberg the NASA T-38 comes on departure freq hollering minimum fuel on departure and wanting direct Houston as I recall. Departure gave him a vector and coordinated his request with center. Nice to have that NASA call sign.
@WMGRAncillary-ls2cp
@WMGRAncillary-ls2cp 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, at 5:54 the bird goes by right above his canopy. WOW!!!
@fishon8406
@fishon8406 4 жыл бұрын
Did they ever resurface the East runway? Johnson tore it up with AF-1 when he was President. It was rough on the 38's. (1980's)
@WootTootZoot
@WootTootZoot 5 жыл бұрын
Whenever I see T-38's in formation I get the theme song to Roger Ramjet in my head.
@davideberhardt4977
@davideberhardt4977 14 күн бұрын
The pilot's view from the back see is actually a bit lower. You have to use peripheral vision to judge your height above touchdown in the flare. IF (incomplete flare for the landing).
@rv6864
@rv6864 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone from Moody 69-72? I was a crew chief, got a back seat ride....real honor!
@chrisvkr8200
@chrisvkr8200 4 жыл бұрын
Damn... I miss that so much!
@Skywatchersx
@Skywatchersx 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!🤘
@tedjajer6883
@tedjajer6883 4 жыл бұрын
If I can someday afford one, I'll buy it! Class of 69-03 Craig Air Force Base, Selma, Alabama.
@daveriley6310
@daveriley6310 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ted. 71-05 at Craig. There are about 7 privately owned T-38s in the U.S.
@tedjajer6883
@tedjajer6883 4 жыл бұрын
@@daveriley6310 Wow! How can I learn more? And thanks!
@tedjajer6883
@tedjajer6883 4 жыл бұрын
@@daveriley6310 Where?
@daveriley6310
@daveriley6310 4 жыл бұрын
@@tedjajer6883 "There are seven privately owned T-38s in the U.S. Boeing owns two T-38s, which it uses as chase planes. Thornton Corporation owns two T-38s and three F-5s and the National Test Pilot School owns one T-38. In addition, two others are in private ownership." From - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_T-38_Talon I inquired about one almost 20 years ago which was for sale at Sun 'n Fun. I'll tell you the story sometime over a brew. Fair skies and tailwinds, my friend.
@Doones51
@Doones51 6 жыл бұрын
i have seen a lot of aviation videos and this is the best i have seen for giving you a feel of being in the airplane
@geraldrembert8321
@geraldrembert8321 6 жыл бұрын
These planes were based at Shepard Air force Base in the 60s. Jet fighter pilots were trained there.
@earldeanpowell
@earldeanpowell 5 жыл бұрын
They regularly fly between Randolph and Shepherd.
@markg7963
@markg7963 5 жыл бұрын
All still true today.
@VERT1220
@VERT1220 5 жыл бұрын
I’m at Sheppard right now. Yep they’re still here soaring!
@mariomegee6105
@mariomegee6105 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the view!
@gregmodelle7343
@gregmodelle7343 4 жыл бұрын
Are they retiring the venerable Talon? What a great looking aerospace vehicle, brought to you by the Little Johnny Toilet Seat Manufacturing Company.
@SteveZiomekAFA89
@SteveZiomekAFA89 5 жыл бұрын
I miss flying that jet.
@maxcorder2211
@maxcorder2211 2 жыл бұрын
Looking for the visual cues for formation position with this new paint scheme. Wingtip on the paint line looks about right.
@bencovington1121
@bencovington1121 4 жыл бұрын
Class 68-H Randolph AFB. TX
@donvaughn146
@donvaughn146 6 жыл бұрын
Would love to take a hop in one of these!
@PlasmaCoolantLeak
@PlasmaCoolantLeak 4 жыл бұрын
A fellow ANG recruiter got a ride in an F-106 of the 144th FIW in Fresno when they were flying the Darts. Color me envious.
@dutchcfi71
@dutchcfi71 4 жыл бұрын
Whoo what a cool airplane this is love to fly it some day
@patrickward8144
@patrickward8144 6 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous little Northrops!!!!!!!!!!!
@lizoberhauser5129
@lizoberhauser5129 3 жыл бұрын
My goal is to go into the Air force and fly jets, hopefully one day I can fly a T-38
@c17nav
@c17nav 2 жыл бұрын
The AF will be training in a new jet soon, the T-7A Red Hawk. You might miss the T-38C.
@kimscheie
@kimscheie 5 жыл бұрын
too much kool in those jets ..keep it up people
@austinballard6992
@austinballard6992 5 жыл бұрын
at about 5:54 did you see that bird go right over head? wow
@TheDragonzFilms
@TheDragonzFilms Жыл бұрын
I see these plane fly all day perk of living on base i guess RAFB FOR LIFE.
@carlpboyer
@carlpboyer 5 ай бұрын
To the other AF pilots out there, did his final seem a bit flat? I ask because I dinged for dragging in my final approaches more then once while going through T-38s. Perspective might have been off with the camera view.
@allgood6760
@allgood6760 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome.. cool plane 👍
@terrymoore2843
@terrymoore2843 3 жыл бұрын
I want to fly it
@abonaser9418
@abonaser9418 5 жыл бұрын
i graguated from Reese AFB Texas in 1973 i am from saudi arabia air force i went back home started flying F5 E for 4 years then flying the lightning for 2 years untel the fighter was retired and was replaced by the penavia tornado i have floan it for 6 years then at last the Eagle F15 for 9 years..
@JohnSmith-ek7jq
@JohnSmith-ek7jq 5 жыл бұрын
Abo Naser I grew up and still live just south of the approach end of 35 center at Reese. Loved it when the base was still open
@Hin11
@Hin11 5 жыл бұрын
Abo, I was a T-38 IP at Williams AFB in Arizona 1973-1976. My last student was a Saudi Arabia AF pilot by the name of Ali Hrib or Harib. Maybe you knew him?
@michaeledlin9995
@michaeledlin9995 5 жыл бұрын
I miss seeing them where I live doing low level nav. Used to make their turn over the bridge.
@dyce189
@dyce189 6 жыл бұрын
near bird strike @ 5:53. Close!
@hakan737
@hakan737 6 жыл бұрын
you catched nice..I saw after your notice.
@Goldencontrails
@Goldencontrails 5 жыл бұрын
I wondered if that’s what that was. Much easier to see and avoid in a single engine piston. T38’s have no chance
@HEATER_
@HEATER_ 5 жыл бұрын
I saw it too!! At first I thought it was another aircraft, but then I thought "no way". Crazy!!!
@Resistculturaldecline
@Resistculturaldecline 5 жыл бұрын
That's why I prefer more than one engine.
@TheHellFlower1
@TheHellFlower1 2 жыл бұрын
heh-cool... ome of these I'm assuming out of edwards buzzed my mountain this morning. felt the breeze. scared the pants off me.....lmao
@sarge505050
@sarge505050 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't have a Go Pro in 1978 when I got my ride.
@billdoerflinger6541
@billdoerflinger6541 6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up. Great vid.
@joecushing9459
@joecushing9459 6 жыл бұрын
My last assignment in the Air Force after Vietnam(65-66); 3510th FTS at Randolph 1966-1967. Great memories---------------------
@jcheck6
@jcheck6 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting rolling takeoffs for a 4 ship. Wonder why they did not do a 4-ship line up and takeoff in 2-ship elements? Any one?
@markg7963
@markg7963 4 жыл бұрын
jcheck6 Because it was a 5 ship. No procedures for having 5 on the runway at the same time, so just do a rolling interval takeoff.
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