C-17 Globemaster III Air-to-Air Refueling Mission (Tactical Takeoff/Landing)

[@LoveJT8D]

Click here to see the C-17 getting refueled from the KC-135 perspective: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoXLk6yiqsiDd5I

[@lordnarzi4503]

Thanks for that. Was looking for one

[@LoveJT8D]

@@lordnarzi4503 No problem :)

[@MH5XXXX]

I got laid off in June 11, I was CENTER build parts cage.i was a parts person for this BIG BIRD. I ENJOYED my time helping to get this big girl made and all of TLC that I had to give her. USAF vet

[@LoveJT8D]

Michael Homchick That’s so cool you had a hand in keeping her in operation.

[@paulrees4232]

Proud to say I helped build the C17 . Helped deliver the last ship Delivery Ramp Support 2015 Nov 15 , production doors closed 2015 Nov 30

[@LoveJT8D]

Paul Rees That’s so awesome! What an honor to have a hand in making such an awesome aircraft. Sadly I missed out on all the fanfare with the last C-17 leaving LGB.

[@sarahivsutterb747]

And I love it, I love it, I love it so very much! You and your folks did an amazing job and you can be very proud of yourself and your folks at Boeing and this aircraft is simply one of the best aircraft's in the world! Sure I don't fly it personally but I fly the legendary and most majestic aircraft ever in the world - the Boeing 747-400F/747-400BCF but to see this gorgeous aircraft flying is really fascinating and astonishing and - in a manner of speaking - I am a bit jealous of people who can fly this aircraft! So much for this and have a great day and enjoy the time and stay safe out there and take care of yourself and your family and lovely greetings from Captain Sarah Sutter 🙋💖✈️👍😍

[@shawnh9677]

I was stationed in Charleston and have a video on my channel of the last jet being flew in to jb Charleston from long beach

[@keithfreitas2983]

Worked as a Flight Dispatcher at LGB (1987-2002) an was a part of some of the flight test and deliveries.

[@billyreynolds4749]

@@sarahivsutterb747 - Captain...congrats on you flying the Queen of the Skies! I wish I could fly a plane! The only thing that I can fly...is a kite, if that!!

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME...SO MANY OF US WATCH THESE VIDEOS WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE LIKE... WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!*

[@loadmasterc141b4]

Brings back memories of Loadmastering on C141's out of Norton in the 80's and 90's. And my wife was a nurse at March back then. Now our son is a boomer on the new KC-46 and loving it! Keep passing the torch!

[@OHAREAVIATION]

Always love coming back to watch videos in my favorites. Wonderful job on this one, still a great watch

[@LoveJT8D]

Hey man, much appreciated! Such excellent memories on that project. Gotta get back into a rhythm of posting some content here. Even in quarantine, it's easy to lose motivation haha. Hope all is well with you.

[@OHAREAVIATION]

LoveJT8D so far, so good. Still getting out there to film every now and then..

[@armypilot71]

Rode in the C-17 from FT Bliss/Biggs AAF back in 2003 to Kuwait for OIF. The long ride like that was cold and boring but kinda fun! GREAT VIDEO, thanks for sharing!!!

[@LoveJT8D]

armypilot71 I would imagine not as pristine insulation between the outside and the cabin compared to conventional passenger jets. Although a drawn out flight, sounds like you had some quality time with the C-17 :) Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@ldubya2u831]

Man,I remember those combat landings and take off in Baghdad! I like the Tactical Landings, but that take-off were WHEWWW!! Felt it in the Belly!

[@468string]

Love this video! I live about 12 miles south of March ARB and I see these guys going overhead on their final all the time. It never gets old for me.

[@LoveJT8D]

468string Glad you enjoyed the vid! You’re lucky to see these birds flying over your house. Not as much luck in the “valley” here except for the few that come into BUR.

[@tomyfamily1]

Charlotte NC airport just recently took on 5 C-17s. I live under the flight path of the runways and this plane is an amazing sight. I love how big and fat its is when the dirty the aircraft up for landing.

[@semco72057]

The C-17 Globemaster III is a great aircraft and the crews who fly them have to be the best in the world as they maneuver their aircraft to their destinations and refuel in midair. I worked on and flew on the C-141's while stationed at the old Norton AFB, and also on the C-130's and C-5's. I even got to work on a DC-8 while stationed in South Korea and some Navy C-130's.

[@LoveJT8D]

Sidney Mathious You definitely have a cool portfolio of aircraft you worked on. How cool is it that you got to work on a DC-8. Those engines could really scream.

[@semco72057]

@@LoveJT8D They was really nice airplanes and I enjoyed working on them and the Boeing 747's.

[@amadoubeyeseck5514]

Sidney mathious you have such a rich career

[@anantgautam2485]

just love this aircraft. had the pleasure to watch it take off at the end of AeroIndia 2017 very close to the end of the runway.and it was one of the best feelings I ever had.. the roar of the F117 engines was amazing.wish I could have gone inside it and see it up close

[@LoveJT8D]

Anant Gautam Awesome! Those engines sure pack a punch. End of the runway is the perfect location :)

[@bodega01]

I never got to fly on the C-17. I spent over 3yrs on C-130 (Little Rock AFB), 15yrs C-141 (Charleston, Norton, & Travis AFB's), then 5yrs the KC-10's out of Travis. All as a Flight Engineer. Big time memories air refueling. God Bless them all...

[@LoveJT8D]

Renaissance Man Wow you have a very nice portfolio of aircraft you worked on. Those KC-10s are really sharp looking aircraft. The tri-jets are hard to come by these days. Thanks for your service.

[@kevinkelly1523]

My younger brother was a pilot on C-130 out of Little Rock I'm the mid 70's. Also flew C-17's and KC-10's and C-5A's. Retired Lt General C. A. Kelly. You might know him.

[@bodega01]

@@kevinkelly1523 I knew a LTC Kelly, but can you tell me what squadron he belonged to & years? I was at Little Rock AFB from '78-'81, Charleston '81-83, Norton '83-'88, Travis '88-'98. Thx

[@kevinkelly1523]

@@bodega01 Christopher was at Little Rock, Oct ‘75. - July ‘81, he was with the 61st. Tactical Airlift Squadron, later, tactics officer, 314th Tactical Airlift Wing.

[@bodega01]

@@kevinkelly1523 I was a Flight Engineer with the 62nd. 61st (Basic) & 62nd (Advance) were Tac training on the C-130. I then went on to the 50th (Red Devils) where I started my TDY's. Miss those days.

[@johnnylogan22]

Truly one of our greatest sport planes in the heavy lift category in my opinion, must be an awesome flying machine...

[@LoveJT8D]

johnnylogan22 I agree! One of the most agile planes for its size that I know.

[@bernardanderson7569]

Great to see and hear about the C-17 Globe Master and I just wanted to say that I have a friend of mine who's son is flying the C-17 in the Airforce and he loves his job flying and serving his country as a Pilot. I love the Veiws from the cockpit and it's great to be aboard flight and I'm going to be enjoying it all

[@LoveJT8D]

Bernard Anderson That’s awesome! Your friend’s son must really enjoy flying this plane.

[@RyanBomar]

Absolutely amazingly awesome production! What a great ride, but also what a great job of editing and all on your part to make this mega-production happen. Man, that was a great day!

[@LoveJT8D]

Thanks! it was definitely a most awesome day and still seems surreal seeing your plane floating along right next to ours.

[@leoibanez3515]

Brings back memories from years ago. Spent time with the 146th Airlift Wing out of Channel Islands. California Air National Guard baby!!!

[@LoveJT8D]

Leo Ibanez Awesome!

[@paulsuprono7225]

ANG . . . Initially went active . . . based - Minot AFB. After a 7 year break, enlisted Mass NG. Went to college, 3 miles away. Infantry however, much different mission than the Air Force ! 🇺🇸

[@smacman68]

My favorite plane of all time. When ask if you could fly any plane in the world, most would say a F-22 or F-14 or Mig 29 or even a the SR71. Not me. It would be this, followed by a 747-8 then the Antonov An-225 and so forth. Size and power with high performance is my thing. Great job on this video

[@LoveJT8D]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the video. The larger passenger/cargo jets are definitely majestic birds to watch.

[@Grovreicraynth]

Dimebag Dio Kilmister we have the same list. Haha. I fly a 777-300er now, but the c17 is awesome.

[@adsmith122]

@@LoveJT8D imagine putting the ge genx on this bad boy …

[@williamjenkinsiii70]

Just another day at the office ! Stay safe guys and THANK YOU for your service and sacrifices .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@danielhill3068]

I would of LOVED to have that opportunity... Absolutely, amazing! Thank you for this!

[@LoveJT8D]

Daniel Hill No problem, and thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@normamimosa5991]

Great admiration to the men and women of the US military airforce.

[@LoveJT8D]

Norma Mimosa Absolutely! I’m glad to see this video project bringing joy and insight to the public to see all of the practice these crew members go through to keep our Air Force at its best.

[@clm5717]

I grew up going to MAFB as a dependent and then was stationed there in the 90s before it closed and became MARB. Later served in the Reserves. Great basse. Great people and great times!

[@bpp325]

Drivers really working the stick kinda surprised how much motion was input. Thanx, Great bird. GO AIR FORCE. 👍👍😎

[@LoveJT8D]

Bob P Can only imagine the level of concentration going on at that point.

[@MrSunlander]

Showing off his STOL, huh? I like the bug scrambling to find his seat.... banzai into that landing..... landing smooth as a baby's behind..... Great work USAF, and great filming, LoveJT8D!

[@LoveJT8D]

Indeed. A seat harness was definitely necessary on this ride ;) As soon as I saw that bug in my frame, I knew instantly it would add some suspense!

[@articquote]

Great edit 👍 March AFRB has gone through so many changes and I’m happy they didn’t close this base. Thank you to all the Men. And women that service in the armed forces.

[@bernardanderson7569]

Absolutely fantastic Flight and I'll be back on the next flight

[@LoveJT8D]

Bernard Anderson Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@karenahmed4722]

I saw this glorious playing at an airshow and it has been my favorite ever since.

[@Wheelabarraback]

Karen have a look at the difference between the C17 and the Antinov there is so much more work to do with the Antinov

[@LoveJT8D]

Karen Ahmed Glad you’re a fan of the C-17. They are remarkable aircraft 🙂

[@klausurban3738]

Thanks very so much. Very great video. The sound is fantastic. Its one of my favorite videos.

[@LoveJT8D]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@sdlock83]

3:49 Yakking on the loudspeaker through the headset microphone. Awesome!

[@cherifbar]

A TRULY AMAZING VIDEO! Thanks very much.

[@LoveJT8D]

cherifbar Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@keithmcfaul9204]

March AFB was my first duty base from 1973 - 1975. They had B-52s and 135s back then.

[@LoveJT8D]

Keith McFaul Awesome! Those B-52s are absolute beasts.

[@davidhunt3808]

Awesome video ! Can't believe how quick it stopped !!

[@LoveJT8D]

david hunt Same! Those brakes are beasts.

[@deanrushmore984]

Great video! One of your best!

[@LoveJT8D]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jra5624]

Incredible aircraft.

[@LoveJT8D]

J RA Absolutely! Such an agile bird for its size.

[@dustyomeara5070]

I know it probably doesn't seem like a big deal to fly for them, but these pilots are so skilled.

[@LoveJT8D]

Dusty O'Meara Agreed 100%! Such cool maneuvers they can perform with this bird.

[@Danielcarneirodigita]

That KC got closer pretty fast! Kudos. Best regards

[@LoveJT8D]

Daniel Carneiro I think I sped up that part ;) Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@GeFlixes]

I find military cargo airplanes fascinating. They're part of both worlds - many things are very military-style, while at the same time many things remind you very much of civilian big airplanes. Like having a HUD and a standard set of Boing autopilot controls at the same time. Do they use paper charts in 2020 or did the military transition to electronic flight bags like their civilian counterparts did in the last few years?

[@LoveJT8D]

GeFlixes As far as I can tell it’s a mix, but I can say that paper charts still seem to be an essential tool. I filmed the briefing of another C-17 mission which involved Veterans Day ceremonial flyovers, and all crew were reviewing paper charts prior to the flight. That’s the reason why I like military cargo because I’m such a big enthusiast on passenger airliners. It really seems to fit the category.

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

In 1991 I flew into Kuwait with TWO D-10 Caterpillar Dozers in the belly of the C-17, Just an amazing aircraft and Air crew.

[@LoveJT8D]

Mike Youngblood That’s really awesome. I bet you can just feel the sheer power of this bird when it’s loaded with cargo like that. Did you pilot the flight?

[@nategaris3457]

Holy smokes what a machine!

[@LoveJT8D]

Old Timer It’s a beast 😎

[@Vip3rZ16]

Whooaaa. You stopped so fast. Wow

[@LoveJT8D]

BluSki I believe within 1000 feet was the target. Very fast stop indeed.

[@nowhereman1278]

Approaching like a charm 👍

[@Paulo_AMG]

That was pretty awesome.

[@incheon]

Awesome! Did anybody else notice the audible warnings sound a lot like that of the MD-11?

[@CapiDaniel]

incheon yeah! Because this aircraft was builded by McDonnell Douglas :)

[@nancyhobson9710]

Fantastic video. Travelling 737 today in Australia had the recording on back of seat Groundspeed, altitude, degrees outside etc...interesting

[@LoveJT8D]

Nancy Hobson Thank you! Glad you liked the video. Sounds like the camera view on the 737 seat back made your flight a little more interesting.

[@nancyhobson9710]

@@LoveJT8D Yes it did. But the people on the flight were interesting too. Mainly geriatrics and the young. All returning to Queensland JUST BEFORE the border was closed.

[@LoveJT8D]

Nancy Hobson Stay safe out there!

[@nancyhobson9710]

@@LoveJT8D Will do - between dodging viruses!

[@Repented008]

Incredible machine.

[@LoveJT8D]

Absolutely! So agile for it's size.

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

I refueled many C17s. The jet is fast and can move quickly in the AR envelope. Fun times had by all.

[@mcdonnell220]

Great job Philip! You are a true artiste when it comes to film making. :-)

[@LoveJT8D]

Thanks so much! Hopefully entertaining the AV crowd one video at a time :)

[@niklasf9294]

Üpppüä

[@bernardanderson7569]

What a amazing military Aircraft that can carry so much weight and fuel load and I would love to know how many pounds of fuel on taxi and takeoff to climb cruise power settings before leveling off to get there top Cruise speed at FLIGHT LEVEL and is the flight controls more sensitive than the yoke

[@LoveJT8D]

Bernard Anderson I’m not very familiar with those specifications but hopefully someone can jump in and answer. Thanks for watching.

[@mashal216]

just awesome video

[@LoveJT8D]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@mashal216]

my pleasure

[@crooked-halo]

4:35 - I wonder how long the bug held on?!

[@LoveJT8D]

Crooked Halo Haha, probably aborted the mission without clearing the runway :)

[@bernardanderson7569]

Also the C-17 has short -Field landing at its best because I've seen this happen

[@Wheelabarraback]

Bernard Anderson I saw one do a short landing and it really scared the hell out of me as it did a big dive just before landing perfectly. I thought it was crashing !

[@jochenheiden]

I’ve put a lot of work into this very aircraft over the years!

[@LoveJT8D]

Awesome! Glad you had an opportunity to work with this aircraft. For a cargo bird, it’s a unique one.

[@jochenheiden]

@@LoveJT8D I work KC-135s now.

[@britishchickinusa]

We did a summer stint at March w this unit, back in 84 , 507th comm from Tinker

[@brenttaylordotus]

I love how that giant thing has a rollout that looks about as long as a C-172

[@LoveJT8D]

Brent Taylor Art The power and performance these planes have for their size is just amazing.

[@thomasawylie]

great another big plane that I will daydream of flying

[@canadajointops]

Go make it happen!

[@ronalddiaz7380]

I thought the area looked familar. i am originaly from Riverdide city whicb is close March air base which is now an air reserve base. MFAB used ti be SAC base with B52's based there in the pasf.

[@LoveJT8D]

Oh awesome! I'm sure those B52s made for some great plane spotting in the area.

[@ronalddiaz7380]

@@LoveJT8D yeah it was awesome to see and hear those b52's. I wS in elementry school during tbe vietnam war and the b52 activity at march was busy. anx then Norton air base wzs about 25 miles from marcb. norton wD Mac base so i saw msny c141 cargo planes and sometimes some C5a planes there. in the 90's i usex to fix fax machines and was always going to norton to fix the fax machines on base.

[@jmullentech]

Any idea what the vertical rate was on the initial climb out? Looked like a lot more than 1800fpm. Impressive!!!!

[@LoveJT8D]

John Mullen Not sure of the exact vertical rate. There were a couple G's to be felt but I'll let someone else weigh in who knows the C-17 climbing limits (mostly empty). Definitely impressive!

[@jmullentech]

Rgr, I know they're spec'ed for an 1800fpm climb so that has me pretty curious. Definitely one impressive aircraft and awesome job on the footage!

[@chadman2275]

Ain't nothing like jumping out of a C17 and getting hit by the blast of those massive turbines.

[@LoveJT8D]

Chad Nordstrom I bet that’s quite a rush to get that extra boost after jumping.

[@saeedahadzadeh7948]

anyone knows what's the model of pilot sunglasses?

[@LoveJT8D]

saeed ahadzadeh I actually don’t but hopefully someone can weigh in for you. Thanks for checking out the vid!

[@triman500]

Really interesting film. I was surprised how many bits of paper they still use. I understand they probably need to practice with bits of paper but you would think stuff like that would be on a tablet etc.

[@orgcoast5990]

From a operations standpoint, how does this aircraft compare to its C5 big brother?

[@LoveJT8D]

orgcoast You know I’m not sure, but hopefully someone can weigh in who has worked on both. My guess is the C-17 is more agile than the C-5 in its maneuvering capabilities.

[@agl3083]

Я как понимаю это был тренировочный полёт ?

[@ashwath2207]

What was the glide slope , landing was so high

[@LoveJT8D]

ASHWATH ASTHANA I’m not sure about the glide slope. The descent was tactical in nature and most likely VFR at that point. I’m not sure how much they were relying on a glide slope indicator at that point.

[@yazeedjamal1295]

8:35 That guy has to be a magician

[@tine2115]

@Yazeed Alzahrani if the captain moves his joystick or whatever, the first officer's stick will also move. That's why its moving even though he's not touching it

[@depressedbread6893]

@@tine2115 wooosh

[@Ramash440]

Huh, was this some sort of media event or something ? What an interesting experience. Also bonus points for the co-pilot at 8:30, dude's controlling the plane using The Force.

[@LoveJT8D]

Ramash440 Haha, yeah you can even use The Force with those flight sticks. Yes, this was a media event.

[@nvdwarriorLtc]

Every Huey pilot in the world is smiling. They finally put a stick in the wing wipers hands!

[@LoveJT8D]

nvdwarriorLtc Haha, I didn’t think about it that way but true!

[@nvdwarriorLtc]

@@LoveJT8D Great video sir, we old Huey drivers just can't resist teasing the gas station aviators along with the U-Haul C-17 jocks. I think the Air Force gave them a stick so all those F-16 jocks would feel at home when they transferred them over...ouch...that hurt. Thanks again, a high quality video is always great to watch.

[@Robertonnz]

Love that aeroplane

[@LoveJT8D]

Rob Cross Definitely an awesome aircraft.

[@anels9]

Interesting note too is the callouts sound like theyre from a mcdonnell flightdeck

[@LoveJT8D]

A Nelson McDonnell Douglas was the original manufacturer of this aircraft until Boeing bought them out. 👍

[@wfdix1]

Did they ever connect for refueling, or was it just practice?

[@LoveJT8D]

wfdix1 I believe most of the connects were practice. It’s possible the last connect was wet but not 100% sure.

[@j16out]

They left the gear down for quite a while on T/O, is this standard?

[@LoveJT8D]

j16out I’m pretty sure there’s a reason for it. I filmed another C-17 flight where the gear was left down slightly longer.

[@miguelmuinos521]

@@LoveJT8D i think the pilot forgot retract the gear, is almost mandotory "positive climb and gear up".

[@j16out]

@@LoveJT8D Fair enough, thanks

[@danrodrigues3531]

I'm amazed at the speed and volume of fuel that is dispensed through that fuel line...

[@LoveJT8D]

Yeah the process is quite efficient on time. During this mission I believe it was just quick connects for practice and not sure if actual fuel was actually going through the line. Quite possible there was some fuel passing through though.

[@scottstrang1583]

How long would a refueling usually take? I realize it would depend on the volume. Is the process automated in anyway.

[@MrThuggery]

Any "Disco cockpit" happenings in you're part of the world?

[@LoveJT8D]

Mick Martin Hmm. Not quite familiar with that term. Something to do with the cockpit instruments?

[@MrThuggery]

@@LoveJT8D Yeah an Aussie RAAF crew over Baghdad had a complete glass display failure whcih caused all the panels to flick through all the display pages at rapid succession. Crew had to fly by i Pad at night and without brakes! The Oz Capt recently received a citation for his and the crew's stellar work.

[@LoveJT8D]

Mick Martin Whoa! That’s a crazy series of events. Talk about true improvisational flying.

[@richora2007]

I want to do that ... been a childhood dream

[@aviationcatF22]

How did you get to fly with them?

[@joshmccorquodale9082]

Nice video! Does anyone know why the gear retraction was so late? Hot brakes?

[@LoveJT8D]

Thanks for watching! I can only assume the gear went up when it did, as part of the tactical takeoff procedure.

[@FlyingReb]

Josh good point . Seems to just raised it late. good eye . I noticed that too . Usually its raised right on take off

[@joshmccorquodale9082]

So maybe they just forgot, a little out of routine?

[@FlyingReb]

+Josh McCorquodale you need to have it up by a certain speed . They had plenty of time .but it was a late raise .

[@joshmccorquodale9082]

Yeah, I was just thinking about the drag and therefore inefficiency created from it

[@paulspecht5165]

Most of the bigger cargo and bomber planes have a yoke. Why does the C-17 have a stick?

[@LoveJT8D]

Paul Specht It’s a lengthy forum but some of the responses in this link provide some insight as to why the C-17 may have been designed with the stick: www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1026217

[@Kenyaprince]

Hmmm! Positive rate of climb, no runway remaining? Anyway, I do appreciate the footage.

[@marcanderson7748]

No runway remaining is single engine mentality. When you've got more than one engine you normally bring it up as soon as a positive rate is established. There are times when we intentionally leave the gear down for brake or strut cooling but it appears that they forgot. It's like Pavlov's dog, if no one ever calls positive rate then no one calls gear up. That would never ever happen to us would it...🤫😎

[@reyco1987]

0:27 as a c-130 load master, this makes me feel pretty damn small lol.

[@LoveJT8D]

reyco1987 😆

[@ПавелОвчинников-з5й]

Respect!

[@LoveJT8D]

Павел Овчинников Absolutely!

[@춘사미]

Wow good 👍

[@anels9]

What sort of climb rate were they doing philip?

[@LoveJT8D]

A Nelson I’m not really sure to be honest, the the G’s pulled from the takeoff were fairly short lived. After about 10 seconds it felt like a pretty normal climb.

[@nenblom]

Remember when, shortly, after 9/11, Taliban and al Qaeda prisoners were transported on one of these beasts to Guantanamo Bay? Ha! They had to sit there for about 30 hours and stare at Ol' Glory!! SERVED THEM RIGHT!! BTW, lucky camera man who got to sit on the flight deck!!

[@LoveJT8D]

Niklas Enblom Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Never dawned on me that it was a C-17 that flew that mission to Guantanamo. Definitely a fitting decision with the location of the flag and all!

[@scottstrang1583]

I'm guessing that in order to get a ride like this, they must be of significance.

[@pnaylor666]

A little late on the gear?

[@thomasjn9725]

Awesome video! Got 2 questions ahah: - You left the gear down during the initial accel before pitching up again, what's the purpose of that? - I noticed but I might be wrong, the airspeed on your (middle shared PFD) is increasing from below rather than from above, right ? Thanks and safe flight guys!

[@LoveJT8D]

Thomas Jn I'm just the camera guy so nowhere near as knowledgeable as the crew here to answer your questions. I heard there is a reason for the gear down but not sure what that is. Hope someone can jump in and answer. I filmed another C-17 flight where the gear was left down for a while as well.

[@rameshnain5539]

Love jt8D thank you

[@malixandernhoeh1252]

👑 man

[@LoveJT8D]

Malik Nhoeh 💪😎✈️

[@johnmills186]

Serious brakes. they are not playing.

[@LoveJT8D]

Yeah, the braking performance was out of this world! Enough braking to make a car do somersaults for miles.

[@officerxdoofy4882]

What style Oakleys are those ?

[@martin.B777]

Wow, flying with only one PFD must be fun ;)

[@c17nav]

Actually there's more than one PFD. The pilot and copilot each have their own full-time stowable HUD PFD mounted on top of the glareshield. Each of the four Multifunction Displays (MFD) below the glareshield can also display the same PFD information on a selectable format.

[@ryanbaircraftmechanicandsm7524]

Sweet video. You ever been in a C-130?

[@LoveJT8D]

Ryan World War II History Buff Guy 582 Thanks! Never been in a C-130 before but would love to document one someday. Such an awesome looking aircraft.

[@TheJosh787]

Those are some serious bank angles

[@LoveJT8D]

Joshua Diaz The C-17 can practically simulate moves from a Red Bull Air Race 😎

[@samborlon]

Why so late after take off did they retract the gear?

[@gryhze]

A Boeing multi-engined transport with a stick?

[@keithfreitas2983]

Sorry but designed and built by McDonnell Douglas. Was an FAA Flight Dispatcher in Long beach Ca from 1987 to 2002 and dispatched a few of these during flight test and delivery.

[@LoveJT8D]

Keith Freitas Pretty sure Boeing took over the program correct? That said, I don’t believe there were many changes of any to the original design.

[@anishgopinath6801]

Why some aircraft are using flying boom instead of hose and drogue. Some of the adv of hose and drogue would be it is easy to connect, distancing itself from the tanker, and no physical touch of the boom to the aircraft body.

[@maxjet38]

ooooppppsssss.........raise that gear dude!

[@LoveJT8D]

maxjet38 I could be wrong, but I believe there was a reason they let the gear hang down a while. In another C-17 mission I documented, there was a similar delay in raising the gear.

[@maxjet38]

@@LoveJT8D Maybe, but the title is "tactical T/O", which implies once you have positive rate, clean the aircraft from any forms of drag. Looking at the video one more time, it's very obvious. I guess we will never know. Great video still.

[@NoelJacobs]

That was all hand flying?

[@LoveJT8D]

Hi Noel, I think for the most part it was mostly hand flying. There may have been a stretch during our cruise out to the coast where the autopilot was engaged but I'm not 100% certain. It is definitely refreshing to see hand flying on larger modern aircraft.

[@celio524]

This is palmerola airport❓

[@evrik78]

How did you get on this mission?

[@a-hvlogs2046]

thats the same voice from the MD-80 series!

[@LoveJT8D]

Awesome! I believe McDonnell Douglas starting producing these planes in the 1990's, so definitely a lot of Douglas influence even though the aircraft wears Boeing's name now.

[@scuddrunner1]

5:29 Gear up at 3,000 feet? Must be on the cruise checklist.

[@jonathanagrimes]

Maybe needed time to cool the brakes after that stop start roll out?

[@scuddrunner1]

@@jonathanagrimes No. they forgot.......Gear up flaps up.

[@scuddrunner1]

@@jonathanagrimes My dad flew the C-124 and the C-141. The 124 did keep the gear downduring touch and goes because the hydraulics did overheat. Check this out. is is how my dad landed in zero zero conditions. disciplesofflight.com/zero-zero/

[@jonathanagrimes]

@@scuddrunner1 Superb - thanks for the link and info!

[@LoveJT8D]

Pretty sure the gear was left down for cooling purposes like the other poster suggests. I filmed another C-17 flight were the crew intentionally left the gear down about the same amount of time. I’m not an expert but just an observation.