Formation Aerobatics - AeroShell T6 Texan - Oshkosh AirVenture 2015 - ATC Audio

[@djdoole]

3:48 "Two is run-up and ready" Never before have I heard something more badass then that.

[@v1rotait23]

Another awesome remote video experience for us who live too far away from Oshkosh to attend! - Thanks Steve! Down under, the T-6 snarl is legendary as the supersonic prop tips pass you by during takeoff with the P&W rumbling all those horses. Most of us older folk can vividly remember growing up underneath the flight paths of many of our Air Force Harvard T-6 trainers. But, getting to fly with these guys... What a treat. You're one lucky man! I'm very appreciative of your camera collection. You do a superb production each and every time. Thanks!

[@darkshadow7709]

I've never seen such a personality in the history of aviation Why do you leave us? I love you, Bob Hoover.

[@grahamsproductionz]

You know your video is good when you have absolutely no dislikes.

[@FlightChops]

grahamsproductionz Haha - thanks... but wait for it :P I have a few very loyal haters - they'll be here.

[@foreflight]

Best line: "My name is Chris and I'm an Oshkosh-aholic". Thanks for another great video, Steve!

[@FlightChops]

ForeFlight Haha - I know right? I couldn't have hoped for something better than to have such a happy and keen controller - and for him to say that just as he was giving us our "flight of 6" take off clearance, was priceless!

[@steveo1kinevo]

Wow, I could feel the excitement level from watching this video. Very cool!! :)

[@FlightChops]

***** Glad you liked it Steve! I gotta get down to FL soon to see you!

[@FAULTYCLONE001]

Hahaa steveo! Glad to see you commenting here!

[@edspencer7121]

Great video buddy. I met Bob Hoover in 1986 at an air show in Fergus Falls, MN, the year I graduated high school. That man could make that ol' Rockwell International P-51 jook-n-jive! Also the alien twin engine act was something to see. A true Profesional/airman/Gentlemen all the way around. Thanks for sharing and bringing back some fond memories.😆👍💪

[@slicemaster2730]

I remember Bob Hoovers speech. I am blessed to have gotten to see him in person.

[@liamodonnell5399]

The split shots out the window during the loops etc with the stick and throttle also were really great

[@FlightChops]

Liam O'Donnell Glad it worked out - I was hoping the "chest cam" would capture the control inputs!

[@hypnojdm]

Another great video! I had the priviledge of having dinner with Bob Hoover in the Summer of '84 when I was a student at Embry-Riddle. It was me, my wife, her boss and Bob. He's a hell of a guy!

[@FlightChops]

hypnojdm Wow! That's awesome that you had dinner with Bob!

[@KeithArnotBurr]

My first ride in a Harvard was 3 weeks ago. It was a formation practice flight. I was not expecting it at all. I had just finished cleaning up a huge oil leak on our Yale when I got a tap on the shoulder and instructions to put on a parachute. I was in heaven. Hope to see you out in Tillsonburg at CHAA someday soon and see if we can get you up in one of our yellow beauties. You never forget your first Harvard/T-6 flight.

[@FlightChops]

Keith Burr Right on Keith!

[@davidsoom6383]

Yes, to meet Bob Hoover is any pilot's dream. I first met Mr. Hoover in 1973 at the Reno Air Races, I was just a private pilot then but living in Reno afforded me more chances to speak and know Mr. Hoover. Then the day came I was in my hangar ( one of only 3 on the west side of Stead Airport that remained open during the races) when the Bonanza Casino cadillac pulled up to ask me if I'd be able to fly over to Skyranch Air Parts in Sacramento to pick up a part for O'l Yeller Mustang. One of Mr. Hoover's show planes. "Hell yes!!, oh I mean, sure what's the deal". and that evening I flew and picked up the need part for his airplane and became somewhat a crew member and hung with them in the pits every chance I got. Mr. Hoover is the real deal, indeed and a fine gentleman. He never spoke of himself unless you asked repeatedly, he was more interested in knowing about you. Oh, the part I picked up, It was an actuator something if my memory serves me. I flew out after the races ended that day and they held the store open overtime because it was for "The Man". The angels are getting a show I'm sure these days, "Gentle, you have a race."

[@JohnnyVegasStudio]

"..is he the first passenger with that many cameras.." Best line :) Great video; thanks for sharing that moment.

[@ethanschulz2067]

Bob hoover was an amazing pilot I am very sad he is no longer with us thanks for the video again

[@kiwiaviator7983]

"Sensory overload" is an understatement!! Thanks for sharing.

[@fuzzyapple45]

NIce! That must have been a super cool experience...Great that you met Bob Hoover, also a hero of mine. Managed to see him at Reno Air Races a couple of years back but only from a distance...will definitely lookout for the DVD! Wes

[@Chris_Bro_aka_MR_PLAT1NEM]

That's unbelievable! I'd have needed a bathroom before that flight! I would be absolutely content with my life if I had that opportunity! Happy for you!

[@AlexFeldstein]

I've seen the Team flying at Sun-N-Fun many times, but flying with them? That's awesome! Well done Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Alex Feldstein Thanks Alex!

[@cholubaz]

Dude that was so awesome you got a Demo RIde with the Aeroshell team! They are one of my favorites for sure. This was my 5th OSH in a row and my 1st time flying in. We flew in from Phoenix KDVT to OSH in a Mooney M20K 231 and camped in Camp Scholler as we normally do. It was a blast but nothing like this. I hope through our Podcast and video I can get the same opportunity one day. Well done by the way with all you have done in the last few years with aviation. Cheers, Chris

[@FlightChops]

Chris Holub Right on! keep in touch Chris!

[@thomase.bensbergiii2345]

My favorite thing about this video is the number of times you use the word awesome! That's what I was thinking the whole time. Well played sir! Bravo to you! Keep achieving your dreams.

[@cavsh00ter]

Bob Hoover saw him once as a child what a legend

[@Cpsvids]

Steve - forget the flying, I am super impressed by your editing speed :) I am sure you have not slept this week at all! I had a ton of fun just being part of the ground crew and still can't imagine how cool it was up there. JEALOUS! Also have to agree that the Bose and Aeroshell folks went out their way to make us welcome. Looking forward to the rest of the adventures hitting the screen.

[@FlightChops]

CPsVids Thanks Chris - and yes - I think I set an editing record with that one :P

[@RTOutdoors]

Awesome, man. It's been what, like a year since you launched Phase 2? Now you're riding in the back of a T6 doing formation aerobatics at Oshkosh, courtesy of a major player in the industry. It is truly awesome watching this whole thing grow and watching you achieve your own personal dreams. Way to go, Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Rodney Tomlinson Thanks Rodney! Yeah - it was a year ago yesterday that we launched "Phase 2" :)! So yeah - it's been a rather successful 2nd year for this crazy thing! And thanks so much for the support via Patreon! Did you receive your Flight Suit patch yet? It went out with the last batch a week or two ago.

[@RTOutdoors]

Yes, sir. Got it a couple weeks ago. Thank you much.

[@kaceydudenhoeffer6660]

I just watched this older video (04-3021). I also got to fly with these guys in 2015 at Oshkosh! I was in #4 slot behind lead 1. I think I was on the Sunday flight. I had the same reactions you did, it was an awesome experience.

[@marclarose5382]

You are truly blessed man T-6 an meeting Bob Hoover awesome!!! Thanks

[@FlightChops]

+Marc Larose - affirmative! :)

[@Jim_Austin]

An amazing experience, the chance of a lifetime!

[@TheTexasPsyclone]

maybe my favorite of yours... been more than a decade since I was at Oshkosh... soon to return with the pacer I hope. Thanks for this great video. Hoover is THE steely eyed missile man.

[@AC-pm7sn]

Damn. T-6, Stearman, Cub...you've got some good taste man! Flying one of those old beauties would be a dream come true for me. Especially my personal favorite, the P-40.

[@FlightChops]

Cole Byre Tail wheel and warbirds = good times for sure! :)

[@grahamsproductionz]

***** gotta find you a spit now

[@FlightChops]

grahamsproductionz YES! My dream is to fly a Spit! But seriously, I wanna get through some actual T6 / Harvard training before that so I am ready to actually learn to fly a Spitfire when I get access to one :)

[@Gman-109]

Wow - T6 formation aerobatics, Bob Hoover - I wish I went in 2015.

[@FlightChops]

+SerHaHa - Yes, it was rather awesome, but I am fairly certain 2016 will not disappoint.

[@Cherokee140Driver]

This is such a great video. I could feel your excitement. Flying in formation would be pretty epic but I think meeting Bob Hoover would be in it's own achievement category. I need to get to Oshkosh...

[@AnsonChappell]

Even with the "bare minimum" of cameras, I still felt like I was in there with you. Great video!

[@FlightChops]

Anson Chappell Awesome! Thanks for letting me know I achieved my objective despite the limitations :)

[@ianriley9031]

Wow, you've certainly had more experience with a sensitive aircraft than I have, and it was still hard for you to keep it nicely in that right wing pocket. That was probably the biggest glimpse into the skill required to do this than anything I could have seen in the video. Super props for sharing this with us (and super envious).

[@FlightChops]

Ian Riley Thanks Ina, I'm happy to share!

[@RCHeliJet]

for Sure fantastic flight and Video Woooww from Switzerland Thumb Up and greetings Tom 8:23 get Up Ohhh Yeaahhhh, :) in a Looping :) very nice.

[@FlightChops]

***** Haha - great to hear you enjoyed OSH from Switzerland via this video :)

[@RCHeliJet]

***** :) i Love Airplane+Helicopter after my Girfriend LoL

[@KeithArnotBurr]

I got to fly a Harvard for the first time last Saturday. If you were in Toronto last weekend, you probably had the same strong winds we had at CYTB in Tillsonburg. Such a handfull of an airplane. I have a great deal of respect for our pilots that fly them in formation.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Wow. Lovely vid. Think I have watched all of your flight chips clips now. Keep up the good work.

[@SVELFARO]

You have produced some fine videos but this is got to be the tops, and meeting bob hoover well you have defiantly arrived :)

[@FlightChops]

***** Thanks man! And the truth is, Bob was pretty accessible at OSH! It was really cool!

[@Ruger9x19]

So envious, I mean the flight with Bryan Regan was amazingly cool and all, but you got to speak with Mr. Hoover. How cool is that!

[@FlightChops]

Ruger9x19 Thanks, and agreed - This was several layers of awesome!

[@MarkZacharias]

Awesome work Steve, glad to see all your video work is paying off with some sweet adventures for you!

[@FlightChops]

Mark Zacharias Thanks Mark! It is rewarding to share these experiences!

[@Windtee]

Too much coolness going on here! Great ride, *****! Thanks for the wing-rockin' show... from the inside!

[@bjnslc]

Cool. Takes me back to my ride back in 2012 at Osh. No stick for me, and I rode in the white plane with Jimmy so I could shoot with my DSLR (stills).

[@aaronbarnhard8668]

Awesome Steve!!! I'm jealous you got to meet Bob Hoover. What an honour.

[@FlightChops]

Aaron Barnhard Yes, I was by myself that morning... and I cried a little as I walked away - it was one of those perfect sort of moments, being completely present, not distracted or stressed out about anything, and realizing I was at OSH and $hit was pretty ok! :)

[@aaronbarnhard8668]

***** I know exactly how you feel :)

[@gfavaria]

Thank you for the video... I don't know why, but when you were doing the loop, I got watery eyes... I've never done aerobatics, but it gave me a special feeling. Maybe just knowing that some day I might be able to do it, gets me exited. You are so lucky! I've been in OSH twice, and every year since I got my PPL I've tried to go. After seeing your video I got my mind set: I'll go next year, whatever it takes(btw, I'm from Chile)

[@FlightChops]

Gonzalo Avaria Right on! It is an amazing experience for sure! I was there in '98 when I flew in with some friends and have been trying to get back every year since! finally did it this year, and I'll be back next year :)

[@porden48]

Man, you're such an inspiration. I've been hooked on your videos for awhile! Currently in the middle of my flight training. Thanks for keeping me inspired! Excited to join the aviation community!

[@FlightChops]

+Spencer Porden Welcome to the community! Keep me informed as you get through your training!

[@justinweik6405]

One of your best videos! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@FlightChops]

Justin Weik Happy to share Justin!

[@goblinkok]

I appreciate your videos! Thanks for the work, wish I could have went to Oshkosh. Your living my dream to fly all these planes. Safe flying and thank you.

[@FlightChops]

Zavier Lucaino I'm happy to share!

[@astrogirl1usa]

Fantastic video! I felt, as though I was sitting in the plane too. What an uplifting feeling it must be to fly like that. This video put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@FlightChops]

Astrogirl1usa Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tunnelrat6809]

You are literally the best Steve.

[@DougThacker]

First time viewer and I have to say that was awesome! Great job and look forward to following you sir! (retired MSgt USAF)

[@FlightChops]

COLDGIN5150 Awesome - welcome and enjoy the back catalog! and thanks for your service!

[@Fubbo]

That is so awesome you got to go up in the T-6 :D And it was great to finally meet you! Again, thanks for sharing :)

[@FlightChops]

Jacob Hunkin Right on Jacob! It was good to meet you too.

[@ennis1]

Another great great video Steve...Keep up the good work. I liked this video...maybe because it was a T6 Texan :) Your friend from Texas

[@bazwabat1]

Great video! We have a Harvard display team called the Roaring Forties and i'd say you'd experience the same thing with them! (See? another reason to come to New Zealand!!) On a personal note I am now officially returning to the skies to renew my BFR and your videos have been one of the triggers. My BFR was due in 2003 and I've done more flying in the last couple of weeks than the last 12 years! And one of your visoes will be getting a careful re-watching as once my BFR is out of the way I'm into the club's Super Cub to get that tailwheel rating! Life is good!! Looking forward to your other Oshkosh vids and so glad you got to meet your hero Bob Hoover, what a pilot!

[@FlightChops]

bazwabat1 Right on! Welcome back to the skies!

[@dechod]

Living the dream, Steve!

[@FlightChops]

dechod I can't argue with on on that :)

[@moriarteaa4692]

I saw the two T6 from Red Bull on an air show. They have such a cool sound

[@luer0211]

I somehow missed this video. That looked like a wild ride! Really happy on your behalf! This channel i definitely going places (it kind of already has). Keep up the amazing work as always Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Eric Lund Thanks Eric - yeah it's kinda crazy where this thing is going! happy to share the ride!

[@throe68]

Awesome video. In the late 90s/early 2000s, I saw Bob Hoover coming out of a restaurant in Torrance with someone - he had his famous hat on, and not wanting to impose on him, I just nodded. Sometimes I wish I would've shaken his hand.

[@NedTheDread]

Flight Chops is the best aviation channel, I don't even fly but now I want to!

[@quikstop4347]

Nice video again Steve, they're going to have to invent some sort of name that means "man with many cameras"!

[@badassaviator5040]

+FlightChops Wow! Love the POV and chest mount view of the handling

[@FlightChops]

+Badass Aviator Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one! It's one of my favs from 2015, but didn't get as much traffic as I'd hoped it would...

[@badassaviator5040]

+FlightChops Oh well, I found a guy selling an original airworthy American T6! Though in Europe.

[@FlightChops]

Badass Aviator Where are you based?

[@badassaviator5040]

***** Switzerland

[@mrflyboy4169]

What a rush...great video

[@sheffair1]

A joy watching these videos - keep up the great work.

[@PieterCBrits]

Another awesome video - thanks for sharing this!

[@clambake28]

wow absolutely incredible...thanks for sharing

[@ultraflt1]

Steve you lucky guy to fly aTexan. The A10's while not the cheapest I think are the most comfortable. Next time you fly with Dennis ask him about losing an engine when a skydiver hits the kill switch (I sure that is the same Dennis) who was at deHavilland

[@FlightChops]

ultraflt1 Seriously?? I'm gonna have to ask Dennis about that one - and yes, he did work at DH back in the day.

[@huracan200173]

Great video! seems really hard to keep up with the leader though... don't be hard on yourself!

[@silveradorider01]

that was cool, Thanks for the ride!

[@tjblues01]

Stop making great videos of flying in these incredible machines! I'm so jealous /irony mode off/ happy landing!

[@FlightChops]

tjblues01 Haha - thanks :)

[@weatherandsky]

Sweet vid Steve!! Another great one!

[@FlightChops]

weatherandsky Thanks Kerry!

[@larsbjart3996]

that was fantastic great video

[@augmentedrealities]

such an awesome video for so many reasons!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@davelee212]

Awesome stuff :) Our flying club runs a formation flying day once or twice a year and I was lucky enough to get a spot a few months back. It was really fun and really scary all at the same time. Thankfully we didn't try a loop, that probably needs more than a hours experience!

[@FlightChops]

Dave Lee Yuh :P The formation loop (and roll!) is insane - it was surreal to be on board for that!

[@outlawflyer7868]

Love the blues clues shirt!haha oh and the video.keep them coming....

[@AM-hh2jb]

love this channel! what to learn how to fly so bad!

[@FlightChops]

+3AM Awesome! And I love your username :) It is approaching 1AM and I am editing the next episode! (I've been known to edit past 3AM, but tonight I'm calling it now :P

[@AM-hh2jb]

Haha awesome. We are both from the GTA :)

[@XcopterPro]

Very cool. Great stuff!

[@j2b261]

Way scary cool FlightChops!

[@radiopipi]

Oh the trafic is all around (?!) but nothing to worry about...that aside this looks so cool!

[@Mirandorl]

Grinning so much I think my lips actually wrapped round the back of my head

[@sailhavasu]

Steve.... Wow.... Amazing how this is all coming together for you! AWESOME!!! Keep it up....I like just being able to tag along. What friggin awesome adventures you are having my man! All cuz your videos ROCK! Thanks for all the hard work .... Sean

[@FlightChops]

Sean Mulligan Thanks so much Sean! It is super rewarding to share these experiences via the videos! How's your flying going?

[@FlightChops]

Sean Mulligan Awesome! Do contact Jason Miller and tell hm I sentcha! I think he's still got an "early bird" deal going if you book it soon. It is an awesome course! I'd put the link here, but KZbin will filter the comment. You can find his link in the mountain flying video description. I'm gonna go check your video now :)

[@sailhavasu]

I can't make it just yet....got to save my pennies....but im,gonna go eventually.....thanks man. That had to be Friggin awesome flyin in the Texan in formation...WOW! :-) ps I got one of those Nflight filters .....works great to get rid of the goofey lookin prop! 

[@EDDGpilot]

So freakin awesome! Where are you from? Looks like I've seen that Cessna RG before... L.a. area? Rgds from Germany

[@FlightChops]

EDDGpilot Thanks! And that plane is actually Canadian, based in Kincardine

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

4:32 lol hit the gopro on the canopy XD

[@skateanna]

so great! thanks for sharing

[@missouriaviator8871]

After hearing the escape briefing did anyone else imagine what kind of frantic scramble that would be?

[@FlightChops]

MissouriAviator yes. :P

[@kodyfiresheets4247]

MissouriAviator Yeah uh press this here thingy here and whack this thingy majig to get this here hoop lah to open and just hop on out and uh dont whack your hat rack on the up down thingy!

[@Blaze0357]

Hi Steve, what you said in the beginning, pretty much sums up what your videos are to watch for me Sir... "Ridiculously Awesome". I love the T-6 Texan. I also really like that _AeroShell_ paint scheme.. a lot! That's a damn good lookin' plane. I'm going to paint up my flight simulator T-6 Texan in that scheme. And some others as well. :-)

[@thisisbob1048]

Fantastic and very jealous.

[@PlaneOldBen]

Loved this, so interesting!

[@cencalmatt]

Awesome man!

[@justinsquire4212]

I've flown a spit, mustang, P-40, nanchang, yak-52, chippy, but never the harvard [T-6]..Do you put a little forward pressure on the stick to raise to tail?

[@baileyjones159]

Awesome video man! How much did that cost to fly in that bird?

[@FlightChops]

Bailey Jones I have no idea - Bose covered it :)

[@NETBotic]

Sick! You do things with your PPL most of us only dream of lol. I'll send you the shipping address for the headset ;)

[@FlightChops]

Jon Netbotic Enter the contest - the odds are pretty good to win the monthly prize, and it will give you a shot at the A20 for the seasonal grand prize!

[@sturvinmurvin9408]

Goosebumps...............

[@FlightChops]

Attitude Simulations Co. I know, right? :)

[@wesleymccurtain166]

wish I could do this!

[@rons8762]

Awesome video.

[@FlightChops]

Ron S Thanks Ron!

[@Imtypingthiswithmylefthand]

Would had thought they would have something a little fancier than KLN90B's but I guess they don't often use them.

[@MrJimmer1805]

Two things: 1) I'm speechless! 2) You suck! Lol, in all seriousness Steve, what a great experience.

[@FlightChops]

MrJimmer Haha - thanks Jim - I was nearly speechless as well - but luckily I had the wherewithal to ask some questions so I could remember to learn a little something on that flight :P

[@flightTime123]

I tried finding you while I was there! No luck, just found josh and the share aviation crew

[@FlightChops]

A2 Aviation Yeah - it was crazy - at any given time there were like 3 things I wanted to do that were all overlapping, and on opposite ends of the field :P

[@flightTime123]

I know what you mean completely haha

[@doccloudacnh]

Just entered the contest Flight Chops.Hope you like my answer.

[@FlightChops]

+PBWeather Pro Awesome! And on top of the monthly prize, you have a shot at winning the "seasonal grand prize" - a $1000 A20 headset from Bose :)

[@doccloudacnh]

***** Sweet, vote for me and I'll be sure to do my very best at getting my commercial license with instrument rating.

[@WORRO]

That was awesome!

[@jayphilipwilliams]

How, prey tell, did you arrange that? Awesome! Guess I saw you and didn't even know it! It was pretty cool coming down out of that loop when you flew through your own smoke. One final word: that dude's got MAJOR trust!!!

[@FlightChops]

Jay Williams Haha - this was all thanks to Bose. And I don't imagine the pilots hand was more then a CM away from the stick while I had it :)

[@nickc.8814]

That is awesome.

[@CaptainDoron]

AWESOME !!

[@eh438]

Wow what a DREAM!