Just a short flight in the only Huey in the Uk that took part in the conflict in Vietnam. Thanks to Phil and Jo @ www.huey.co.uk this is a quick upload - another will follow when i get time to tinker with the sound
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@migueleq4 жыл бұрын
Very nice and interesting trip!! Good job of the cameraman. No background music - just the sounds of the chopter. Amazing experience!!
@mikedurham35644 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the message - I did think about putting background music on but it would have taken away so much from the video
@heyabusa14 жыл бұрын
@@mikedurham3564 Thankyou so so much for not doing so. Its the curse of our age in this field - plastering loud irrelevant irritating 'music' across everything.
@edwilson4852 Жыл бұрын
yes and the slicks had analog instruments not. digital computer crap they have today
@user-up4xh9yx1h2 ай бұрын
As a Airbus H135 MedFlight (Lifeliner 3) pilot with over 11 years flying for the Dutch Medical department (MMT)of the ANWB all i can say is………..AMAZING! The BELL HUEY is still the one i would LOVE to learn to fly one day🚁💪🤗Thanks for the video, ps GREAT camera hands sir! 👍
@timhopper3893 жыл бұрын
Been a long long time since Ive been in a Huey, brings back memories, RVN 68/69 HHC 9th Inf DIv, Tan An Airfield, crewchief/doorgunner.
@stuartjobling94733 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Birds, absolutely love the Iconic Legendary UH-1 Huey, the number 1 Helicopter hands down.
@mx_guy91822 жыл бұрын
I’m an 80s baby but man I’m soo drawn to the Huey and the Vietnam war for some reason the sound of that helicopter never gets old I love it
@jompy151 Жыл бұрын
If you read i can give you names of some great vietnam books
@trttt139 Жыл бұрын
@@jompy151 give those names to me, please
@jompy151 Жыл бұрын
@@trttt139 A few helicopter books off the top of my head .chicken hawk , low level hell , snake pilot , a pink mist and wings of the eagle which opens up the LRRP book eyes of the eagle and a number of books from that LRRP group . Guns up ! About a US marine M-60 gunner is well worth a read too . Also have a look at KZbin and "the team house" in their playlist section they have a Vietnam collection of special forces interviews.
@henkeH27 ай бұрын
@@trttt139Low level Hell, Chickenhawk, To the Limit.
@trttt1397 ай бұрын
@@henkeH2 thanks
@alaskanbas65073 жыл бұрын
Great to see the crew treat the Huey in a way that it might live on for the generations to come. It appears some people in the comments don't understand that a warbird doesn't deserve to be abused instead of being preserved.
@N4bpp13 жыл бұрын
In 1967 Vietnam I never saw it take this much time to light up and go.
@paulanthonybridge5741 Жыл бұрын
Old choppers need a bit more attention i suppose. It's godda last forever, right ?
@mikelarge1172 ай бұрын
Dustoff never took as long.
@davidrobins40253 жыл бұрын
My brother-in-law flew a Huey in Vietnam. Name painted on the door in the shape of a butterfly was "Iron Butterfly." Jeff Peterson - for those who flew in his unit.
@anraegodley-cooper63214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video and for your service, Beautiful bird, Blessings to you all and your families my Brothers in Arms.
@rogerfournier3284 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Very enjoyable to watch.
@suzannemcdonald65473 жыл бұрын
What cool frickin’ video! One of the best I’ve ever seen. James McDonald speaking. One of your best friends; from America.💕👍 Bravo. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad I stumbled across it.
@mikedurham35643 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words - it was an amazing experience to have had the flight in such an iconic helicopter
@lwc20095 жыл бұрын
I'm a former UH1 MTP...looks like they have some newer avionics on board... my guess is a GPS of some sort as we didn't have them in the late 80's....wonderful video... I love watching all the old steps from the check list... brings back some awesome memories... thank you... :)
@neilyoung9064 Жыл бұрын
Heuy has a satifiying sound inside or out no matter what country or manual thee pilots use
@nvdwarriorLtc7 жыл бұрын
Sure looks like they used the old Army checklist for starting a UH-1. We cut way back on the amount of time it took to get the bird up and ready quickly, and just as safely. Not sure why they still spent that much time in the startup procedure. Yup, I have over 4000 hours in a Huey most as an IP. But, still fun to watch them crank up......a beautiful helicopter to fly...thanks guys
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
nvdwarriorLtc thanks for your comment - I feel quite privileged to have had the chance too experience such a great helicopter
@dickyfisher92497 жыл бұрын
yep ben there done that. Remember exterior batt. pack hook up. An pilot didnt switch from onboard.
@TheOneTrueSpLiT5 жыл бұрын
I know I am rather late to the party but do you have any links to videos for the start-up procedure you use??? Thanks :)
@mikelarge1172 ай бұрын
Long startup procedure for sure. Much less time when you had to launch a 377th Dust off. Heck, what do medics know anyway? LOL!
@bobbymidnite75157 жыл бұрын
Great quality! So nice to see an old UH-1 warbird still airworthy.
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
bobby midnite it was a trip of a lifetime - I was lucky to bid on the flight at a charity auction but then waited about 6-7 years to actually take the flight.
@scottnelson10974 жыл бұрын
I was a mechanic and crew chief on Hueys from 1989 to 2002.....this was almost like crewing again ;) The view is the same.
@stevefauser1855 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh, that sound, brings back many memories.
@markjones80135 жыл бұрын
Listening to some of these young ppls inpatient comments. I guess your not thinking about the start up and safety procedures of an antique, historical machine. These guys are doing a great job, great video and a great service to us all.
@paulanthonybridge5741 Жыл бұрын
Old choppers require a little more time and attention it seems. This helicopter was known for reliability though.
@MajorTom64 жыл бұрын
The people that flew those machines in Vietnam were incredibly brave. Landing in small clearings in the jungle while receiving fire from all sides, and sitting there waiting for troops to load/unload would have been a frightening experience. I recommend reading 'Chickenhawk' by Robert Mason about his experiences in Vietnam. It's quite an eye opener.
@Jammoko3 жыл бұрын
Yup, Rob Mason's book is one of the best of the many books about Helicopter pilots in Vietnam... he really goes into the details about the physics involved in making a helicopter fly and his training and subsequent tour. For those that want to get a small taste of flying a virtual Huey go to... www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/helicopters/huey/ Beware though... you will need a pretty tricked out PC to run the simulator software and prefrably some quality hardware to replicate the controls i.e. cyclic, collector and anti-torque pedals. If you have never flown a rotary before... its a pretty steep learning curve even in this DCS simulator. As they say... "people fly fixed wing planes, pilots fly helicopters!" :)
@lesliephillips67662 жыл бұрын
@@Jammoko LM !
@jompy151 Жыл бұрын
It's my turn to take a ride in 509 in mid sept and i can't wait , i've read Chicken Hawk a few times along with A Pink Mist , Dustoff , Guts 'N Gunships , Wings of the Eagle , Snake Pilot and Low Level Hell .
@charlestreadway64913 жыл бұрын
Fond memories. Served with the 3rd MAW, MAG-16, HML-267 out of Camp Pendelton, 1972 to 1975. I was an Armorer, putting the weapons (M-60s) on the birds.
3 жыл бұрын
Wow great video! Great filming and great flying. Thanks a lot for sharing this and congrats to everyone involved!
@fernandotiradobenitez3478 Жыл бұрын
He disfrutado viendo el video y recordando mis tiempos en la Unidad de Helicópteros. FAMET
@shailashelu8075 Жыл бұрын
Real iconic helicopter!
@Lee-nx6rv4 жыл бұрын
Thee amount of time it took them to get situated in their seats we would already be making the approach to the LZ in Vietnam.
@HEATER_4 жыл бұрын
BIG thanks to the guy who shot this! Bro, I thought we were going to the bar next!!! I LOVE flying. Thank you. Great video!
@michaelparker7213 Жыл бұрын
"GREAT VIDEO" l was a crew member on the old D modle THANKS FOUR THE GREAT MEMERIES.
@jompy151 Жыл бұрын
Mike Durham , thanks for this 👍 I've loved Hueys since i was 12 . Riding in a Huey has always been on my bucket list .I'd looked into a ride in 509 a few years back but didn't have the funds but my wifes sorted that this year and i go for my flight mid sept 👌 Can't wait , cheers for the video 👍
@mikedurham3564 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your flight next month
@jompy151 Жыл бұрын
@@mikedurham3564 Cheers buddy 👍
@robertbowman34066 жыл бұрын
This is one very well kept hangar. Everything is in its place and easy to get to.
@gaborkercza66454 жыл бұрын
bomba ű
@paulanthonybridge5741 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful to see how it rides the turbulence........what a chopper.
@studiodw123 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, a brand new shade, land in the astonished crowd, the "old man" can have as many women as he wants, it's okay to take the time for the procedure, it's not war an incredible and legendary device
@MrPants19704 жыл бұрын
Such a good video, just watched it all again....
@mikedurham35644 жыл бұрын
Dirty Alex thanks for comment - glad you enjoyed it
@alexvan16227 жыл бұрын
thanks for the upload. Really helps for us DCS guys to see how its actually done
@rayborg7378 Жыл бұрын
To my my mind nothing comes close to the Huey, it just evokes Nam all over again.Its record in that conflict is second to none.
@JaymeOcampoo4 ай бұрын
Agean thanks❤ god bless🎉
@danielwallace84346 жыл бұрын
All these people with their negative and criticizing comments are idiots! I'm sure you all have lots of REAL LIFE helicopter seat time, huh? Un-damned-likely. DCS doesn't count! Look, read the description! It is the only Huey in the UK that was IN Vietnam. She is a museum piece, not a combat bird anymore. They spent tons of time and money to get her to the gorgeous like new shape she is in! Do you HONESTLY think that they're going to just kick the tires and light the fires?? Of course not... I am a Flight Engineer on the ONLY B-24J that can still fly. There are 2 B-24's flying, ours and the B-24A (Doesn't have a bomb bay, was designed for personnel and cargo use). We treat her like a fragile egg. Not because she isn't tough but because if you bend it, there are no do-overs. So go back to your flight simulators and shut up or pay the money and get some actual rotary wing seat time. I have and it is the best money I ever spent!
@mikedurham35646 жыл бұрын
Daniel Wallace I know that I was exceptionally lucky to have the opportunity to have a flight and one that I won’t forget
@456swagger3 жыл бұрын
Don't waste your breath on armchair Gunship Pilots. The only action they've seen is on the T.V. That Pilot was protecting that Bird like it was his daughter's cherry.
@james.8985Ай бұрын
Beautiful 👍🏻🇦🇺
@TheHepps1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - Superb !
@2000freefuel Жыл бұрын
After watching this start up procedure a number of times I have to ask myself what a modern POST (Power up self test) would look like after a single button push.
@guillekruz4504 Жыл бұрын
Yeahh! Saludos desde el salvador !
@ThaiAviationClub4 жыл бұрын
Super love this video... Thank you for shared :)
@mikedurham35644 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment 😊
@vettebecker17 жыл бұрын
Very nice!!! Thanks for the trip
@ricardogimenez74837 жыл бұрын
Wonderful MACHINE. Very good video.
@1995jug5 жыл бұрын
The huey was a pretty sight in the 60s.
@mikedurham35645 жыл бұрын
joe tiller the flight was a dream come true for me as it’s such an iconic helicopter
@Jammoko3 жыл бұрын
Rob Mason's book 'Chickenhawk' is one of the best of the many books about Helicopter pilots in Vietnam... he really goes into the details about the physics involved in making a helicopter fly and his training and subsequent tour. For those that want to get a small taste of flying a virtual Huey go to... www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/helicopters/huey/ Beware though... you will need a pretty tricked out PC to run the simulator software and prefrably some quality hardware to replicate the controls i.e. cyclic, collector and anti-torque pedals. If you have never flown a rotary before... it's a pretty steep learning curve even in this DCS simulator. As they say... "People fly fixed wing aircraft, pilots fly helicopters!" :)
@cmad00325 жыл бұрын
Noticed the inverters switched on prior to eng start up. Didn’t turn that on til after eng start as I recall. Maybe doesn’t matter or maybe how it used to be prior to my time flying the Huey.
@grappydingus4 жыл бұрын
According to the US Army 1985 maintenance test flight manual, you're right. :)
@nvdwarriorLtc2 ай бұрын
Yup, you had to cage the left side attitude indicator or it would spin and cause internal damage. But still a great video. Thats why the IP's were put in the left seat to protect the baby attitude indicators, NOT.
@SerialDelta4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mike, thanks for watching panel on start...
@bobstacey93115 жыл бұрын
Flew on loads of flights out of Safaniyah or Ras Tanura working for Aramco visiting the offshore platforms on civilian versions, always tried to grab the door gunners seat facing outwards as most of the passengers could not swim and expected Allah to save them if we had to ditch!
@JaymeOcampoo4 ай бұрын
❤have good andgreat days🎉
@robh46713 жыл бұрын
I think the negative comments are in regard to the nervousness of the pilot,it stands out a mile..no jealousy on my part..just a humble opinion..I fly myself..Fix wing..and I go on DCS but i would never criticise someone for their opinion,or the fact they go on DCS..
@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017Ай бұрын
What's the model of the small helo in the hangar in the beginning?
@jaydehunter64737 ай бұрын
Great video. 👍🏻🇺🇸
@mikedurham35647 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@nvdwarriorLtc7 жыл бұрын
Mike, where did this flight take place? I have been waiting for an old Huey that was in my unit to be put back into flight condition. She is in New Zealand and was purchased for thistle dusting. Fond memories of her because she decided to have a catastrophic engine failure at 600 feet with 5 souls on board. Yup. A 270 degreee auto from that altitude is truly exciting..but we did it and that old beast didn't have a scratch on her. I miss the sound, the feel and the smells....they never go away.
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
nvdwarriorLtc this one is privately owned and is based in the North west of England (www.huey.co.uk)
@nvdwarriorLtc7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. I am always looking to hook a ride in the front seat as I get older. Methinks the flying days in this beautiful bird are indeed coming to an end. Still, a great video well shot. A lot of old Huey drivers will enjoy this!
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
nvdwarriorLtc it was a trip of a lifetime for me and one I just had too share
@KITLEVEY4 жыл бұрын
Auto rotating into a landing you can walk away from takes a 'top of his class' pilot.
@robertshaw72892 жыл бұрын
@@mikedurham3564 1
@MrPants19707 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid! Worrying that the pilot is physically shaking when he plugs in his headphones!!
@pekka757 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. good steady hand. Love it !! Next video in 4K? ;-)
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
Per Erik Wennberg I bought a 3 axis gamble just for the flight and it worked really well. I had filmed it in 4K but it was taking a lifetime to upload.
@eandatoo6 жыл бұрын
Super AWESOME! !!
@johnhiggins15537 жыл бұрын
The pilot looked to be terrified, almost as much as the copilot. I think I would have passed up that trip.
@mikedurham35647 жыл бұрын
John Higgins I know what you mean - the whole safety briefing in case we CRASHED freaked my mate out a little
@captaingordon3 жыл бұрын
Pilot needs a set of glasses that stay on his face. He spent half the flight pushing them up.
@radekgrec1467 Жыл бұрын
The collective lever seems only on the right side. How can the pilot from left set reach it when he flies the aircraft?
@ZeeroGamingTV4 жыл бұрын
Cool to see a pilot and copilot who actually follow airspace and instruments screening guidelines. Boy do i wish to some day being able to fly a huey irl. P.S.: Dont bother with knobheads cuz thats what they want.
@mkaiser294 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky!!!!
@petecoppola54283 жыл бұрын
Take the Loach out for a ride.
@mattagee81044 жыл бұрын
I bet in Nam they didn’t spend 30 minutes fumbling around with papers and switches and gauges. They just jumped in and hauled ass!!
@rickpilot674 жыл бұрын
That’s what ground crew is there for.
@kev1nsky8 жыл бұрын
Woah
@southwest36715 жыл бұрын
What is the reason the top windows are green, and not clear, smoked or beer bottle brown?
@coryboy3454 жыл бұрын
It's a film covering that reflects UV and glare from the sun, so they can see. Otherwise on a clear day, all that sunlight can interfere with a pilot's vision.
@GrandmaKeith5 жыл бұрын
That was a nice Md 500 next to it too
@samfisher18903 жыл бұрын
I actually came to your open day fly by in 2019, even posted it on my youtube, what a beautiful heli, will you be doing anymore opendays or flybys anytime soon?
@mikedurham35643 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam - might be worth checking out their website as I was just a lucky passenger on this occasion
@Micha_RS3 ай бұрын
Alter very easy..My pilot was a Hptm. the Co was a Leutnant...German Helicopter..Achum/Bückeburg
@user-vi3eg9cm1e2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know much about the freewheeling but if the engine fails will it autorotate with the freewheel unit like a jet ranger?
@darrenturcotte7799 Жыл бұрын
Yup
@DELAWAREBOWHUNTER8 ай бұрын
Gee…..what’s this switch do? I’ll just pretend to adjust it! LOL
@ianamimelbourne3209 Жыл бұрын
Cool chopper
@paulrushing86103 жыл бұрын
From where did you depart and where did you arrive? It looks like you flew to an air show or an aircraft display of sorts.
@mikedurham35643 жыл бұрын
We took off near Blackpool and landed in Newton le willows at their annual fair
@floornuts84226 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! I was wondering if I could get in touch with you regarding the sound recorded in this video? I can't find any contact info in your youtube about section, so I am asking here.
@mikedurham35646 жыл бұрын
Dave Smolanowicz hi Dave How can I help you ?
@floornuts84226 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply Mike. I am currently working as a sound designer for a free military simulation game titled Project Reality. We are in need of a realistic in-cockpit sound for our all of our Huey variants. Would it be okay if I used a section of the audio in your video to fill this need? I would be more than happy to include you in the credits section for providing the content, and a link to a business website, if you do have one.
@mikedurham35646 жыл бұрын
Dave Smolanowicz hi Dave more than happy for you to use any sections of sound from the upload My name in the credits would be fantastic
@floornuts84226 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thanks Mike! Our website is Realitymod.com. We will place you in the credits as soon as we roll out the next update. Cheers!
@mikedurham35644 жыл бұрын
Floornuts hi Dave , Just wondering you used any of the huey flight on project reality ?
@captainthez65323 жыл бұрын
My grandpa flew both helicopters that appear
@oyahzi Жыл бұрын
13:20 for takeoff. You’re welcome.
@dickyfisher92496 жыл бұрын
Wow a hues 500. fkn coolness.
@karlheinzduckers37417 жыл бұрын
super das mal zu sehen wie ein Hubschrauber geflogen wirt würde gerne mal in so einen mit fligen
@dickyfisher92497 жыл бұрын
With my Rifle and My Cold dead hands.
@thebruce1206 жыл бұрын
this pilot did not seem very sure on start up, it should have been much faster start as long as the ship checked out to be o. k., unless the pilot was trying to be flamboyant.
@hmichaelr15 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this as a retired instructor pilot with 5000 Huey hours and I hate to be critical, mate, but I've never seen someone make so many torque changes in cruise flight. Hopefully, you never flew the lead ship in a formation flight - trail would be furious! I am envious though! I have to pay to fly these days and I don't get enough time to maintain a decent control touch. Also, I believe this aircraft and I served 'together' on Lane Army Heliport in An Son, Vietnam in 1972. I was a Huey crew chief at that time assigned to H Troop, 10th Air Cavalry, a sister unit to the 129th. Keep the dirty side down, Mike!
@mikedurham35645 жыл бұрын
hmichaelr1 thanks for the message I know that I was lucky to have the chance of being a passenger on this flight as I spent the whole flight smiling like a Cheshire Cat There’s a link at the top to the chap who owns the Huey and I’m sure he would love to hear from you
@hmichaelr15 жыл бұрын
@@mikedurham3564 He's probably an experienced and proficient pilot who'll do just fine without my help. I'm guessing the British forces don't conduct formation flights so my suggestion is mute. I was taught that engine failures usually occur during a change in power setting (my only one did), so I avoided them whenever they weren't necessary. Glad you enjoyed the ride - the Huey is a very special bird!
@jimwalsh8520 Жыл бұрын
The only thing that would add to this is, the pilots being average age of 20 like Vietnam
@raydolinger19806 жыл бұрын
GEEZZZ These guys flying days are numbered....)
@stephenvince99946 жыл бұрын
Yeah but you never had any......
@giuseppeperrotta1923 Жыл бұрын
H Gli elicotteri sono i mezzi aerei ai quali io sono molto appassionato. Hanno il privilegio poter decollare verticalmente e atterrare alle relative naturalmente, e non solo questo
@giuseppeperrotta1923 Жыл бұрын
Gli elicotteri,come sappiamo, si possono anche fermare in volo, e quindi dall ' alto ha la possibilita' di guardare meglio alcune cose a terra. Giuseppe Perrotta di Mazzarrone, provincia di Catania. Cordiali saluti.
@mosherabin55514 жыл бұрын
both pilots look like ex Brit pilots look at helmet and arm patches very good video thank goodness no music
@mikedurham35644 жыл бұрын
Moshe Rabin both pilots have a none military background And definitely music would have killed the iconic sound of the Huey
@ernesto43203 жыл бұрын
8:33 beutifull
@ianjacob40498 ай бұрын
Flight and then 3 5.30am and 7pm to see 😮in a couple days to make a trip 7pm 7
@thomasboydston86074 жыл бұрын
Sure proud they were not flying a gun ship on a support mission.
@karlheinzduckers37417 жыл бұрын
super super super da würde ich gerne mal mit fliegen super geil das vidio
@ManekiiiNeko5 жыл бұрын
If used in Vietnam, and it's in the UK, why does it say United States Army on it?
@mikedurham35645 жыл бұрын
Foxy the helicopter was flown by the US army during the Vietnam conflict
@ManekiiiNeko5 жыл бұрын
Ah, makes much more sense
@extremerc95332 жыл бұрын
Way long startup. fire watch on the ground and lite the fire.... 25id
@TonVerkleijT35 жыл бұрын
Emergency scramble for elderly pilots.
@damkayaker7 жыл бұрын
That Huey looks in mint shape inside and out! Nice video the pilot makes me a little nervous. He keeps farting around with his eyeglasses too much. Must be sweating.
@michalkratkochvil71056 жыл бұрын
Budte radi ze jsem vam nedal palec dolu!!!
@juan0316.4 жыл бұрын
The guy on the left seat is just stealing oxygen from the other guys.
@Micha_RS3 ай бұрын
Master Check....😃..All clear..checked..Engine startet..ok..Heli check..rotate...Heeresflieger Bundeswehr...ok systems are redy