Should I Buy This Chinook Helicopter? Craziest Barn Find Ever!

[@Real_UnholySins]

Yes.. Just yes.. 100% all the way, Man.. Get the chinook. No second thoughts only full sends.

[@johnmarsh6337]

That's not a chinook it's a sea king.

[@marcbeebee6969]

The professor is right. Lets go

[@scottbrandt5664]

@@johnmarsh6337 Sea Knight.

[@Junitago]

Even if he sold it in 10 years it will probably be worth so much more

[@thesword9711]

CH-46

[@user-rl8ni2wd3z]

CH-46 all the way. I spent nearly 5 years working on that Phrog at HMM-774, i bet youll find my name in the logbooks! If you ever need help, 46 guys will come out of the woodwork to help you about every time, we're still around. The pilots and maintenance Marines really had a cult following with these birds. Like your 60, state departments are still flying them around!

[@user-rl8ni2wd3z]

You'll probably have a few of us reach out to you, but 430/ 155308 was a good bird. I was a comm/nav (Avionics) guy, reach out if you need anything!

[@kylesneed5874]

Thank you sir for your service amazing that you worked on this chopper and then see it now awesome 😎👍

[@user-rl8ni2wd3z]

@kylesneed5874 and thank you! I always love seeing them around still and its extremely cool to see the old man kept the original paint intact. As some say, they may be gone but not phrogotten, much like the souls they carried and kept them in the air....

[@ullcringe2895]

Love to hear stories like this. Machines are cool but their stories are the most special part.

[@user-rl8ni2wd3z]

@ullcringe2895 I only have so many but the unit that bird came from was amazing and full of guys that had been around the platform for some time. In relation to the Marines that were there, I was junior to a lot of them, but same as you, loved their stories also. Not this plane, but another still had a coke can repair from Vietnam. Hell, one of the birds still had ashtrays in the cockpit when I checked in, it blew my mind. Awesome experience. I'd never give it up for anything. If David buys this bird, I'd be willing to bet one of the crew that flew it out there would jump on the chance to crew it to Utah... assuming no prior engagements.

[@stephenm8107]

CH-46 Sea Knight and the OV-10 Bronco, 100%. The Bronco is such a slept-on piece of history. The Cobra is obviously amazing too but I'd hate to set that OV-10 end up in some back corner of a hanger.

[@jerodharris]

CH-46 and OV-10 for sure. The Cobra is cool but I don’t see any purpose for it other than being cool. Not useful for recoveries or heavy lift operations.

[@MarlinRando]

This right here. Always loved the Bronco.

[@fd009597]

Ov10 and the 46...you could literally be your own Forest Fire SAR team...Long line with 46 Get a Flir ball on Dauphin or Ov10

[@Auggies1956]

@@jerodharris Two Broncos were refitted for service in the Middle East a while back, I'm sure there is a video out there on them.

[@christophernelson2042]

​@jerodharris AH-1s have a stabilized gun mount. Obviously, the gun is a no-go and probably missing. However film studios used to use the stabilizer to mount cameras. Before drones were popular the go to for aerial camera shots was a Helicopter. Top Gear crashed an AH-1 doing that exact thing not too long ago.

[@mholdner]

My buddy from high school flew the CH46 in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He died in a crash south of Baghdad on May 19th 2003. Captain Andrew Lamont. Drew loved being a Marine aviator and every time I see a CH46 I remember Drew. I miss him.

[@petercservenka4593]

we are so sorry for your loss buddy, god rest his soul

[@edprocoat1]

I am sorry for the loss of your buddy. We have lost so many selfless heroes it safe to say that America was built on the sacrifice of these heroes. May God rest all their souls.

[@phillipjonesiii]

name sounds familiar, I am a 6172 that was on the Wasp in 01.

[@erikkuehne97]

May god rest his soul in peace ❤

[@ChinookBear]

Chinook guy here. That's a 46, a 47 is a sweet airframe. Going on 70 years old...

[@JeffHuntsinger]

HOOKERS! I was at Big Windy and 160th at HAAF in Savannah, 3rd batt.

[@h8GW]

As a Chinook guy, you should've corrected him that the helo is a Sea Knight/Phrog. It's easy enough to tell the difference, so calling all banana helos "Chinooks" is bad practice, since Chinooks and Sea Knights aren't even in the same weight class. EDIT: Knight, not King.

[@devildogcrewchief3335]

It's a CH46 Sea Knight knick named "Phrog" and Boeing reversed engineered it to come up with the CH47 Chinook because it was too small for what the Army needed.

[@mhughes1160]

Dude he found “ My Favorite Martian 👽 “. Ray Walston LoL 😂

[@matthewriggs5054]

Yeah the fact he keeps calling it a Chinook is driving me crazy. The Ch-46 came first

[@The91Bravo]

1. YOU HAVE GOT to get the OV-10 Bronco, 2. You need to have the Cobra and 3. The CH-46 is a MUST HAVE.

[@davefroman4700]

Yeah, but the 46 is going to cost a fortune to certify.

[@lucianoaugustob]

thats the perfect combo

[@Roborob-x1]

Cobra and Bronco

[@ParkaYK]

Cobra and bronco

[@yous2244]

Which one is the OV-10 Bronco which time stamp

[@phrogpilot73]

I was a CH-46E pilot at HMM-774, and retired from that squadron. Checked my logbook, I have 57,1 hours in that aircraft.

[@jzpat]

That’s awesome! Must be a wild thing to see it sitting there!

[@stevensakers9146]

God bless America

[@chilledburrito]

@@stevensakers9146 *Star spangled banner starts playing on trumpets out of nowhere*

[@PatriotPlus179]

The internet sure makes the world smaller.

[@sudonix5923]

rah, sir

I'm a retired Army SFC and I really appreciate all you're doing. Get the 46, the OV-10, and the mule. Good luck and Good SHOPPING.

[@brianporch220]

Get the frog for sure. Could even help with some of remote recoveries on the mountain roads.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yup no brainer

[@eriknulty6392]

ALBATROSS 100% ITS A FUCKING FLYING VACATION WINEBAGO!!! sold.

[@eriknulty6392]

@@gerry-p9x ALBATROSS 100% ITS A FUCKING FLYING VACATION WINEBAGO!!! sold.

[@thh4584]

That frog is most probably flogged to death.

[@eriknulty6392]

@@thh4584 for sure, last in fleet. get the ALBATROSS

[@cnknguyen]

Get the 46. I crew the CH-47F and it's difficult to express how versatile both of these airframes are. Pick up the Phrog.

[@Captain-Max]

I know you're a helicopter guy, but as an old Coast Guard Aviation Electrician, my heart goes to the Albatross HU16E. I only flew in one once, but that water landing was something to remember. Most of my flying was as Loadmaster on C-123Bs back in 1969-1973.

[@blahblah49000]

Dude, with that Albatross, paint it yellow and red, and you've got your own, real-life Seaduck. You'll be lounging in a hammock on the lake in your seaplane just like Baloo in no time. TaleSpin wasn't just a cartoon, it was a dream to be fulfilled!

[@manyhammers5944]

AE3 here,62 E AIMD Nas Oceana,Seaopdet. 95-99

[@Faithful_Tribe]

Mike Patey said he’s converting one to a ‘campervan-yacht’.

[@johnmayotte3326]

In A Pirate Looks at Fifty, Jimmy Buffett explains his Albatross in detail. Very cool!

[@davelinde6317]

❤ I got type rated in the HU16 and by far my favorite fixed wing aircraft. I was a P3 aircrewman in VP50. Three tours in Vietnam. 0:47

[@mikemontgomery2654]

I’m an airplane guy my whole life. I’ve seen just about every aircraft in person, that you guys saw at Rick’s facility. The exception being the Cobra. That Grumman Albatross would be a fantastic aircraft to restore. She would take a lot of work to restore but, like you said about your friend, take that thing to an accessible lake and you’ll have one hell of a camping experience. I think that would be one of the best aircraft to go cross country in. On top of that, you’d turn a lot of heads showing up at any airport, any available waterway with it. They just don’t make amphibious/flying boats like that anymore.

[@checkyoursix5623]

Took a HU-16D from Guam to a water landing at Lamotrek Atoll for a SAR extraction in late '72

[@mikemontgomery2654]

@@checkyoursix5623 crazy! I still have yet to go up in a flying boat. Not sure I ever will.

[@OneCreate.]

I say go all in the Chinook if thats something your wanting purchase/invest in and if possible how about the two vehicle's behind you at 15:44 the tank looking one and the side by side behind it.

[@davefroman4700]

He already owned those.

[@rocketman8068]

That’s his shop

[@masskracka]

That's his ripsaw

[@carlossanches9786]

That's his....

[@johnwalsh6968]

I have 4500 hours in Phrogs! I flew the one in your video with HMM-774. Great helo . I would love to see it fly again.

[@cobraskenpo2299]

Wow, you should go visit Dave if he buys it and tell him all about it and its stories.

[@scottelly2]

That would make for a cool video . . . seeing that conversation, and watching as we see more of that cool helicopter, outside and inside. I'd love to see it fly, just as I love to see that Blackhawk fly. (I discovered this channel because of that Blackhawk project.)

[@Autorotate5]

Hey David: I'm a 68 year old former helicopter instructor pilot with end stage heart failure. Your videos are excellent! I know you are employing every safely protocol available. Continue following your passion. Thanks again.

[@matthewfurlani8647]

Hope you can stay with us long enough to see him restore that thing. best of luck brother

[@Autorotate5]

@@matthewfurlani8647 Thank you for your encouragement!

[@terryt2728]

Hey guys. I just wanted to bring something to your attention. A group of WV coal miners are down in NC getting roads open that the government said would take months in a week. Their story is in the media, but maybe you can get them some recognition. Thanks.

[@marcplace6531]

I’m a helicopter mechanic, probably why KZbin recommended your channel. I love helicopters but I’ve always had a soft spot for twin turboprops. I love that OV-10 Branco. That thing is so bad ass. If you love power you’ll love those TPE-331s. I worked on those engines for a few years on a twin commander. That thing took off like a rocket ship. Get that Branco back in the air. I don’t see enough of them still flying. The marines would put some grunts in the back of that thing, go vertical, and dump them out the ass end. That would make a great video if you could pull that maneuver off.

[@mrpeegeepee2682]

Dont they still use Broncos for fire bombing?

[@jordanmcfarren7226]

​@mrpeegeepee2682 CalFire uses them for air command and spotting, they're all over the state and they're really effective.

[@ramosel]

@@jordanmcfarren7226They also use them here in the Sierras to lead in the VLATs when we have big fires.

[@TruthAlways59]

I was a crew chief on an OV-10 Bronco from 1979 to 1980 at Bergstrom AFB Austin Texas while in the Air Force. Tail 795!, loved every minute of it. 4502 CAMS, best time ever!

[@benjaminervin1497]

Dave buy the Bronco and the 46! As a pilot I’m telling you the damn bronco is a beast brother! I’ve been behind the controls of that beast and let me tell you! Seeing is believing my friend!

[@zachthegamer7419]

The Chinook is an absolute yes! So many uses for one and especially with the current situation in Florida, one could be insanely helpful! of course understanding that it will take a bit to restore it. Also the Albatross would be a cool addition as well!

[@ScottLafray-dd2fp]

The Bronco! The Bronco!! THE BRONCO!!! Basically the prop version of an A-10 and a life saver for the infantry! Get it and get it back in the air!

[@kodiererg]

This is also my vote. I assumed most people would rally around the baby Chinook, but it looks like a lot of people like the bronco

[@randalltufts3321]

Iconic aircraft. Used in the rescue of bat 21

[@Rainersherwood]

My vote too, he needs to buy the bronco. But have an “um actually”. I think you’re conflating the a1 sky raider with the bronco. A1 is the prop version of the/predecessor to the a10 and was infantry’s favorite plane because they could fly so low and slow and carry an insane amount of weapons. Ov10 bronco has always been used mainly as a reconnaissance and observation plane, with a tiny bit of weapons to use in a pinch. A large role the bronco filled was with one pilot and one infantry solider. They arm themselves with smoke rockets and fly observation for the guys on the ground. When the infantry needed air support, the bronco would brave crazy gun fire to find the enemy and mark their location with smoke rockets for jets to easily identify where to shoot. They do almost the same job now in a civilian role now, just with firefighters and firefighting planes instead of soldiers and fighter jets.

[@ScottLafray-dd2fp]

@@Rainersherwood check out the ones used during Desert Storm. They ditched the smoke and used Hellfires and gun pods. That's the Bronco I'm familiar with. They saved tons of my buddies a few times. They were able to loiter over a target way longer than the A-10, too. A-10 is also one of my favorites, don't get me wrong. They saved my butt in Afghanistan.

[@neukin]

Yea that thang is pretty unique, already got a good blackhawk so go Bronco

[@snowtheavali]

The CH-46 and the Albatross are the two I would like to see you get, both would be great for scouting recoveries. Instead of say taking a truck somewhere to scout a sunken boat, just take the Albatross and land on the water. And the CH-46, well, come on you gotta have it. Could load it full of tools and maybe vehicles to do remote recoveries.

[@Youp1e]

I'd never take a truck to scout a sunken boat. I'd take a boat.

[@lordgothric1441]

load the recoveries in it

[@RobertLee-um3mr]

​@@Youp1eThe Albatross is a boat.

[@stewarde17]

not to mention the towing capabilities

[@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer]

@@Youp1e How do you get the boat there lol

[@Swordpoint69]

You absolutely need that cobra too..

[@thenightslayer4432]

100% he need that

[@JESUSD6765]

Agreed

[@ProfessorBidoof]

Another one he doesn't own irl? great.

[@deano93517]

YES!!!

[@RobertFothergill-u1z]

That's definitely something that was hard to pass on especially if it's got time and flew recently

[@nicolenechristievanderwatt6214]

I have been watching your channel and vids for quite some time even during the ones with your son. It is amazing to see such a caring, generous person and loving father with principles. No matter you all keep going. Well done Doug to you, your family and team.

[@daleswanson1784]

I’m a retired Marine Aviation Ordnance guy so my knee jerk response is USMC stuff, particularly the OV-10 & Cobra. Also the Navy stuff like the S-2. The Albatross has always been a favorite of mine. The CH-46 of course has the greatest utility and I assume it would need the last amount of stuff to license it. 2.75” rocket pods aren’t super rare but the demilled rocket motors are. With blue/inert/practice warheads, that would make a great looking rig.

[@ramosel]

The OV-10 rocked me when I saw it. The CDF flies one out of Grass Valley, CA to fast spot forest fires and do lead-ins for the heavy tankers when needed. I'm ex-Navy fighter jock and that was the only ride since I got out that I'd consider having. Think about the Bronco, hard. I ferried ashore from Mom in a CH-46 a few times... strong aircraft but NOISY. My brother flew Cobras in Vietnam. He's been gone for 30 years. I shed a tear for that one.

[@COLORBLASTER]

David, Buy as much as you can. As the older generation moves on, their collections either are sold to private collectors or scrapped. You have the drive and the means to keep this part of American history alive. Its your turn to carry the torch.

[@kevbev1524]

Definitely is a good start to giving back and hopefully it could help out some veterans with profits or jobs ❤

[@hoppermantis7615]

👍

[@HakunaMatata1422]

Spent over 11 years around Army aviation. Chinook is my 2nd favorite bird to ride in. First is a Huey, purely on how bad ass they are an only fly by beating the shit out of the air. Rick seems like quite an amazing person and it was so awesome to see a bit of his collection through your vid. Thank you.

[@karlwilliams6227]

When I was in the army, I was in a Chinook outfit (242 AVN, Suger bears) as an aircraft mechanic. Getting $33k monthly helped me so much after leaving the Army

[@mikeethan5167]

I was in the 242nd muleskineers CU-CHI and my good friends were in the sugar bears

[@TyreseBright]

Sugar bears are in wainwright now, helped me sling load an upside down blackhawk off a mountain race

[@joannenembach5819]

Great post friend

[@joannenembach5819]

How do you get so much in that period of time???

[@SteveRayne]

That figure is quite outrageous and compensating for one who's been with the army at some point

[@graciel3725]

Was thinking what would Dave use this for? And then the disaster in North Carolina happens, please buy it if you can, you have been gracious with what the Lord has blessed you with and help people that could never afford it all the time. Thanks for what you and your crew do! ~much love ❤

[@imperialjake114]

1. Cobra Gunship 2. Plane that flew over Laos 3. CH-46 (whoops) 4. OV-10 Bronco

[@l3ulldozer]

2. Is a Cessna Skymaster

[@BrianJBrenner79]

Not to nitpick, but that’s a 46, not a 47 Chinook. They might look the same(ish) shape, but nothing alike.

[@therongperson]

This list has my vote!

[@jeffmiller1819]

CH-46, not a chinook. A sea knight, medium lift.

[@richardnatividad2962]

The fifth on the list should be the Albatross.

[@silver_inferno]

I am a Disabled Army Veteran. And the CH 46 Frog would be the way to go. You dis a great job on the Blackhawk. You should fly down to Alabama at some point and se the Army Aviation museum at what was once called Fort Rucker and is now Fort Novosel. Great barn find and a salute . Thanks

[@danielwong7565]

I really hope you continue to work with Rick, he is a goldmine of knowledge and I bet that you guys just hanging out with him talking about all the things he has continues to bring joy to him

[@scottelly2]

Yeah, he seems like a cool, nice guy. I'd love to see him on a few more of your videos.

[@XcessCapital]

There aren't enough Ricks left in the America. If YT had existed when he was around, he would have had 30 million subscribers. Each of the items would have been an amazing episode.

[@ThingsToDew]

True, might have helped him network and afford to continue.

[@dylanhill1640]

The CH-46 and the Albatross and Bronco are awesome! Day well spent! Thanks for taking the time to share. Wheels up!

[@thecia8331]

The albatross seems pretty awesome

[@capslock4959]

was thinking the same. boater home plane to go with the boater home

[@eriknulty6392]

ALBEE ALL DAY. straight vacation bird there!!!!!

[@Anni3sgotagun]

A better buy than the heli

[@listcheck]

def flying RV

[@turbopropsandtailpipes7654]

As long as corrosion was never an issue and a wing doesn't randomly fall off that would be a fun plane to have.

[@charleshallsc]

My grandfather flew the SA-16 Albatross in the early days of Air Rescue in Air Force. He was one of the first units deployed to Korea. I do everything to keep that plane in the mind of the public.

[@KyleCowden]

My BiL (deceased) was a Cobra pilot. The front seat always had a set of controls. The front seat was for the co-pilot/gunner. After all, a pilot could be wounded. They had abbreviated instruments and could not perform tasks such as starting the helicopter. The S2 made a fine water bomber but it wasn't designed as one. It was designed for COD missions. My dad flew the O-2B in Viet Nam and dozens of others during his career. He was conducting super secret squirrel missions regularly taking him over the "fence".

[@dannygomez2006]

The Whiskey models I worked on in the Marines also had controls in the front. The new Zulu model has side sticks front and back now.

[@KyleCowden]

@@dannygomez2006 side sticks in both pits? 😳 Wow, things have changed.

[@fredfrodesen1740]

The S2 Tracker was originally an Anti-Submarine Warfare plane. The C1 Trader was the Carrier Onboard Delivery variant. They were replaced by when the S3 Viking ASW plane. The C1 variant was replaced by the C2 Greyhound which is a variant of the E2 Hawkeye. The E2 was an Airborne Early Warning aircraft. Both S2’s and C1’s were used as firefighting aircraft when they left military service.

[@gernblansten684]

The story about the Army training Cobras is that normally the front seat cyclic is at a 6:1 mechanical disadvantage to the back. Rucker installed a hydraulic boost that reduced that to 4:1. I think I have those numbers right.

[@Deminimis2]

I rode in back of a 46 when I was in the navy. Cold as hell. And it was grounded as all were due to one developing problems. Can’t remember what it was but we were stuck on an island waiting for water to be delivered. When it finally came it was almost like being rescued.

[@NIGHT1SKIP]

I worked right next door to him! his collection was amazing, such a sweet guy as well! mr weaver also restores t-34s :) fun story about that albatross, my dad actually flew it after retiring from United, it was his last type rating was in that exact white albatross! Such cool history and was a blast to fly in :) I grew up seein the dismantled albatross on the taxiway and being able to look at it when i was working I always wanted to see it fly!

[@StAnthonyss]

chinook are the best and most reliable machine to own - i dealt with them in the military quite often

[@justinwebster7761]

Old men like this are a treasure i wish there were more like them around we sure owe a lot of what made this country great to them.

[@dylanbetts1907]

you should get the CH-46, it would help you guys with recovery's and take people for a scenic rides, plus if you did get it i know that it would turn out amazing all-around inside and out

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

That’s a Sea Knight (CH-46). The Chinook has a full length sponson and two engines mounted outside the rear pedestal. The Navy and Marines used the CH-46.

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

He says all that in the video, you must be broken.

[@Raiders1917]

​@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf If he already knew he should correct the title of this video. It's just making him look dumb.

[@Callmeunexpected]

Mini chinook.. no contest. Personally I would be going home with the garden cart thingy Hans was playing with near the end of the vid. Looks like a ton of fun. Prob solid axles and could literally move a house if you could get it to balance. $100 says if I own it I try to move a house on its back….

[@chargerman06]

M274 mule, they are badass but pricey

[@robobloxgamer524]

When I was in the Army, I was in a Chinook outfit (242 AVN, Sugar Bears). During one field trip we meet with some Cobra pilots. Of course, one of the questions from the Chinook pilots was "How fast does it go?" The Cobra pilot responded "Well, it's red lined at 190 . . . . . . . but she'll go 210."

[@geraldf1463]

I was in the 242nd Muleskinners CU-CHI and my good friend was in the Sugar Bears

[@akairborne]

Sugar Bears are in Wainwright now, helped me sling-load an upside down Blackhawk off a mountain once.

[@jeffwhite6343]

It will for sure.

[@robobloxgamer524]

@@akairborne Yep, that's where were I was from 71-73. Fifty years after I left Fairbanks I went back for a visit. Didn't recognize a damn thing, well, except for the Chena River and the tourist log cabin with the international sign post. Fairbanks has grown into "Any town USA".

[@robobloxgamer524]

@@geraldf1463 I was at Wainwright 71-73.

[@eLegend_24]

For me, it's a no-brainer, the CH-46 if you have the money, the manpower, and equipment to get her back on duty you have yourself a beautiful platform that doubles as the ultimate go bag. Get up and get out, away from or towards whatever needs handling with that range, cruising speed and a max load you have all you need to in an emergency situation. I see a lot of people on KZbin that spend a lot of money on bunkers... Personally, this would be my bunker. and the good that you could do with her... Outstanding.

[@KevinBein]

Wow nostalgia bomb. It gave me chills seeing that 46. It is one of the Phrogs from my old squadron HMM-774 Wild Goose. We were a reserve squadron based in Norfolk VA and were the last ones in the Marine Corps flying 46's. They just transitioned over to Ospreys a few years ago. The last time I saw these old girls was our deployment to Iraq in 2005-6. I always wondered what happened to them. It's great to see at least one of them still around. Hopefully there are others stashed somewhere or still flying. I will have to dig up my old photos of them from our deployment. But if you decide to pick this up it would be amazing to see it back in action. They weren't glamorous machines but they definitely got the job done. Phrogs Forever!

[@Grumpys_Auto_Services_and_More]

To be honest Dave the Chinook (frog) would be the main one. My heart gravitates towards them every time. My dad was in the airforce during Vietnam and he told me a story of one delivering a jet to his base. The national guard use to fly over my house growing up and I could always tell when they were being used. They are a true icon and for the rescues that you do it would be an excellent investment. Love watching you guys clear back to the discovery channel days. Keep pushing it forward and God bless!

[@jackstiteley5439]

Not a Chinook! CH-46 Sea Knight! Chinook is the CH-47.

[@MrCarrizojim]

Chinook is not Phrog.

[@kenfoote2598]

National Guard flies the CH-47 Chinook. (ARMY) CH-46 Sea Knight (NAVY / MARINES) FYI CH Stands for Cargo Helicopter

[@rickashford4005]

Yes. Try to acquire the Chinook. Heavy cargo, crew carrier for search and rescue missions, and money maker heavy lifting item like big A/C units on top of buildings.

[@tucanoguy4719]

I’m not 100% sure but a lot of times aircraft donated to museums cannot be sold and be used for work purposes. I do believe there’s a lot of restrictions.

[@thisisbroncocountry]

​@tucanoguy4719 That is not correct for private museums. Aircraft are sold all the time from museums. The big one was the Paul Allen collection.

[@tucanoguy4719]

@@thisisbroncocountry yes you can sell them but operating them for hire is a different story

[@groberjager4746]

as a retired aircraft mechanic I see so many 'projects' that would be so fun to tackle. Yes, that chinook would be an excellent project but realize just how much coinage you would have to sink into her to get it airworthy again, and then do you have the work and use for such a machine? If you say 'YES" to both then by all means, get that amazing machine and get it back into the air!!!!!!

[@jasperstanley765]

chinook mechanic here... ch47s and ch46s are similar but ch46s have a shorter flight distance and overall just not as good as the 47s

[@johnmarsh6337]

I doubt you are. That's a sea knight not a chinook.

[@imadough]

@@johnmarsh6337 no one cares

[@ramennoodlesgaming1209]

​@@johnmarsh6337 bros PFP is literally a chinook in a hangar, i think he knows what he is talking about. Besides his comment is addressing how the Sea Knight differs from the Chinook

[@eriknulty6392]

ALBATROSS 100% ITS A FUCKING FLYING VACATION WINEBAGO!!! sold.

[@bob-o5206]

Not as good? Different mission different aircraft.

[@Drafted256]

I'm a Viet Nam vet so a bit partial to that era of aircraft. Our pilots liked to take us ground radio operators on frequent "orientation" rides in the O2 and I got a few flying lessons in the war. For performance, I recommend the OV-10. But you can't go wrong with that Sea Knight!

[@forrestdevine2336]

Oh, I ADORE the Bronco. They're so freaking cool. Such a tough, versatile airframe.

[@DiabloandaDP]

It has to be this.

[@-108-]

The F-86, depending on its condition, is hands down the most awesome piece of equipment there. If it's flight worthy, or at least can be made so reasonably easily, it's the greatest thing a pilot could possibly own. That is like your own personal sports car for the air.

[@tacticplanner7188]

Bring me back that old 5 door suburban. I would even keep it green with a 4 inch lift and a turbo diesel. That would be a really sweet rig. I would take it to my buddies' shops out in Centerville and start the dream out there at Dewalls, paradise, and younblood racing. Those guys have some mad skills. Matt is the best painter in the business, plus one of the best guys you would ever meet.

[@G29-f9k]

I was a 6342 avionics technician on the CH-46 back in the mid 80’s . Based on the information I have, the last 46 squadron in the Marine corps was HMM-166 (SeaElks) commissioned at MCAS (H) Tustin Ca. I was the person that carried the squadron Guidon during the commissioning ceremony. Besides the Hueys, the CH-46’s were the safest bird to fly at the time I was in the corps considering the 53’s and 53E’s had the reputation of falling out of the sky. The joke was “if it’s not leaking hydraulic fluid, it’s because there wasn’t any left in the flight controls”.

[@andersonautomotive]

I was a 6322 back in the early to mid 80's. I was with HMT-301 in Tustin in 83 and 84. It's a shame what happened to hanger 1 a few months ago.

[@RadTradDad]

I was with HMM-166 when they transitioned to the V22 and became VMM-166. We did the very first West-Pac with the 22. The unit has since been disbanded.

[@G29-f9k]

@andersonautomotive weren't you in hangar 1 by HMM-268 ? I was in 268 before I went to HMS-16 then 166.

[@andersonautomotive]

@G29-f9k maybe I'm confused which was hanger 1 or 2. Anyway, the one by the tower burned. I was always night crew, keeping my head down working, not paying too much attention to the other squadrons. I spent about a year there before I got transferred to K-bay.

[@G29-f9k]

@@andersonautomotive hanger 1 was closest to the min road that went from the red hill gate to the rear gate and passed by the compass rose.

[@tkimmons85]

Absolutely have to buy the OV-10 !! The man the myth the legend Bob Hoover spent many hours pushing the Bronco to its limits. An absolute stud workhorse of a plane. They are literally history in motion and a work of art all at the same time.

[@tapanass]

I worked on that exact CH46!! Was from my old squadron HMM 774 MAG-49 Det D. Love that it still has the original markings. I was a flight line mechanic. She’s not a Chinook (CH47), she’s a Phrog (CH46)!!

[@Misfit_556]

Definitely the 46 and the Snake, you’ve already got the Huey getting worked on it would only make sense to acquire the cobra as well with their parts sharing abilities! Hope to see this come to fruition!

[@AirCav24]

Get the Cobra. By the way all AH-1s had dual controls. The trick was that the front seat controls were much more sensitive than the rear. While the pedals were the same, the collective and cyclic had a 3-1 ratio back seat to front seat and rather than fly with the whole arm the front seater was just flying with his wrists. Because of this it was one of the most difficult Army helicopters to hover.

[@RobinBrowne-k6k]

Ditto. Flew AH=1Gs in Nam 68/69, 11thACR.

[@Fossillarson]

2nd getting that cobra. 😅

[@RobertCarter-lr6cc]

Yes, get the Cobra. I had the pleasure of flying them from 88 to 99. My brother also worked for a company in Montana that converted 3 or 4 of them over for the forest service. They replaced the front TSU and turet with a FLIR system and installed the Huey cargo hook for water drops.

[@KingNothing2x4]

@@RobinBrowne-k6k ....pretty damn cool

[@AirCav24]

@@RobinBrowne-k6k I did some time in 11TH ACR, all of 24 hours. Showed up and they told me they got rid of the AH1s 4 months prior and back to reception BN in Frankfort I went. Ended up in 1-1 Cav, 1AD for 2 years. Then off to 4/3 ACR.

[@georgeparker7409]

This brings back many memories. In 1962 I flew in S2F1,s in 1962. We then were changing to S3F3.s (twice the range). These were real Hot Rods designed to fly 50 to100 feet over water looking for subs. Great planes for their time. Many thanks. Lots were converted to fire dropping as they are/were very versatile in tight areas.

[@rdgale2000]

I'm sure between you and Cleetus you can come up with a few things to buy. Chinook? YES! Cobra? YES! The plane that looked like the grandfather of the A10? YES! Loved the 'push me / pull you' twin engine set up. Great Video.

[@dmr6640]

I'm a retired CH47D pilot. A friend sent me the link to watch this. Very cool. I think it would be nice if you were able to make that CH46 airworthy again. You mentioned the dryness and lack of rust, but mostly, I think you're going to need to give a hard look at all the aluminum and magnesium corrosion. Also, the hot desert is not kind to avionics and electrical systems. I'm in Salt Lake as well, so maybe I'll get to see you at a show sometime.

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

Were you ever in Al-Kut, Iraq?? I can’t remember the pilot, but we went into a hot LZ and chaplain Stevens was cussing his ass off as we ran out. April 2003….. I retired from the Corps as well. Just a GySgt

[@dmr6640]

@MountaintravelerEddie Army was in the East. Mosul, Talafar, Baghdad, Babylon, Samara, and many FOBs in between.

[@paulnelson2362]

As someone who works in the aircraft part community, both civilian and military parts are created through our plant. The cobra would set first place in my heart. Where we make parts for the Apache, I'd love to see the cobra brought back to life just so people never forget where the Apache was born from.

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Even better, just buy it and make your own parts with a 3D printer and CNC machine. The idea of using an outside vendor in the last 10 years is insane.

[@paulnelson2362]

@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf There's not an aircraft manufacturer that doesn't use outside parts Boeing, Airbus, Bell, Etc all use outside manufacturing.

[@kenfoote2598]

@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf Plenty of parts and vendors for these ships as they are still being flown all across the world.

[@retireearlyrich]

My dad is a retired Air Force pilot. He flew the b-29, albatross, o-2, c-141, c-130, kc-135, and the c-5. He said by FAR his favorite plane to fly was the albatross. Super fun to fly and it can take you to all sorts of amazing places. I think you might love it.

[@sudonix5923]

THAT IS A HELICOPTER FROM HMM774 WILD GOOSE! I HAVE LITERALLY WORKED ON THAT BIRD!! HOLY SHIT DUDE!!

[@marswalkerpilot2303]

I flew both the OV-10 and the Cobra in the past and they both have a special place in my heart.

[@Zoomin_with_zack_]

Chinook. My favorite helicopter ever. The sound of the rotors make me recognize a chinook from miles away.

[@MrMcbear]

A crew can be trained, you only get to OWN a CH once in your life man. Lord knows I will be glued to that content. Between you guys and Cleetus ya'll got me hooked on aviation. Start ground school this spring. Also, I didn't know Milwaukee made suspenders, They really do make everything.

[@raymondfussell5785]

Hi: After watching many of your recoveries, and the dramas at times you have, the smart buy would be the Chinook as you would be able to load all your vehicles and drop them at the location then air lift what has to be airlifted, seems to be a no brainer, I would love to see you get the Chinook would make very interesting series..

[@adamdavies1249]

The longest serving chinook was bravo November it was in the Falklands all the way to Afghanistan and was only retired in 2022 shows how great of a helicopter they are

[@oculusangelicus8978]

First on the List would be that Albatross for me. Second would be the OV-10 Bronco. With the Albatross I would be able to do my most loved thing, Fly in fishing trips. Being able to fly into remote lakes and fish and camp would be a dream come true for me. I already have my ground school I could easily finish off my license with an amphibious aircraft and use it as my mode of transport to remote locations. Will all the room in that plane I would be able to fully equipe myself for a reasonable stay in a remote lake in the North somewhere and do my level best to catch trophy level fish! A seaplane would be perfect in every way, because it isn't just limited to water, as we can also see it has landing gear. so flying across country wouldn't be a real issue, stopping along the way to refuel and continue. I'm not going to lie, the Frog would also be a worthy craft to own, although it would require a large enough area to land, there are still many places you could go with it. But I'm just not that into rotary with aircraft like Dave is, I prefer traditional aircraft as they have a higher speed and typically range as well.

[@kris4786]

You would conquer the U.P.

[@Ked_gaming]

That CH-46 is a no brainer, cobra sounds fun too. I love the F-86 saber as well

[@russreed9231]

Whoa, you're totally right about that marauder...man those were killers... grandfather flew from airfields in south Pacific in B-17s where some B-26 (A-26) also flew from. It blurred the lines from fighters to bombers. Way cool.

[@Fordham81]

2 different airplanes

[@capt.kennethabney8789]

The Chinook definitely, also the Bronco would be a great Search and Rescue platform. Thanks for sharing.

[@wolfgangricky]

Since you say , i have a say. I would like to see you get your Ky. builder involved. You may get your stuff for a better bargain. Or hooking him up with rare copter stuff, maybe he can take the chinook with him to get it ready for you. As well as one of those aqua planes. Ty for taking us along. Rick is Awesome

[@arkbluj]

Don't forget he already has a Huey that Heavy D bought to complete.If you watch Cleetus's channel about his helo Consuela you'll see the white with red door Huey sitting outside.Guess he hasn't started working on it yet

[@allenaztec8065]

I would love to watch the chinook restoration project! That would be super cool!

[@GielSweertvaegher]

This man's collection is crazy. I know a guy who flies a OV-10 and it's an awesome plane. But the CH-46 and the Cobra are so cool. Both are still on my air to air wishlist.

[@MichaelCoIIins]

That white Albatros For Sure!!! Would love to see you not turn that other wrack into a tiny home, but the White into a flying gem! And of course the 46

[@eriknulty6392]

ALBATROSS 100% ITS A FUCKING FLYING VACATION WINEBAGO!!! sold.

[@MOVIEGUY2019]

In the second yard in the barn, toward the end of the video, Hans was sitting on a flatbed wagon with a seat and a steering wheel. When I was in the Marine Corps we had one of those and called it a Mule. The one we had would go up to 25 or 30 mph. It was fun to drive but easy to flip. Realistically speaking that would be the one I would want for sentimental reasons.

[@fowlerjohnston5228]

Mules M274 are a blast! 10hp Hercules engine. Fun to drive and easy to work on. I'm restoring a 1966 A5......

[@fowlerjohnston5228]

Mules M274 are a blast! 10hp Hercules engine. Fun to drive and easy to work on. I'm restoring a 1966 A5......

[@MOVIEGUY2019]

@@fowlerjohnston5228 I wouldn't mind having one now, there is so much you can do with one in addition to al the fun we had...

[@SmokeyBandit77]

Buy it !! That’s your ultimate rescue / veteran and family ride chopper

[@courtneyjonathan3082]

That ch-46 is awsome! My granddad was a crew chief on those with HMM-165. would be awsome to see one in person again. Keep up the good work guys.

[@CarlSchattke]

The Chinook was super cool, I also really like the Albatross, can you imagine camping over night in that sleeping in a hammock?

[@edwardtupper6374]

Now that calls for a cigar

[@FIGHTER.9]

The chinook has to be a YES

[@johnmarsh6337]

That's a sea knight not a chinook.

[@SupremeLeader-Kim-Jong-Un]

@@johnmarsh6337bro stop, no one cares, it’s close enough to a chinook

[@imadough]

@@johnmarsh6337 no one cares

[@yourlocalfurrybraixen55]

​@@imadoughstop you're yappin.

[@johnmarsh6337]

@imadough then shutup and go away. To take your time is the dumbest thing today.

[@edp8218]

Definitely get the Chinook, and that little flatbed go cart, so you can haul stuff around , then probably the Cessna Skymaster because it looks fast and it’s small,

[@moyejones7601]

Honestly, I would absolutely love the "RIPSAW" that you own an is sitting behind you. It's like when you was younger an had a favorite gocart or dirt an love to ride it an gave you that excitement inside when you riding around like look at what I got. Well, that's how I'd feel owning one of those and driving it around. I know I can never afford one but that thing looks bad ass I bet it's so much fun driving it around. If you ever decide to donate it please bring it to Nashville, TN or I'd even come pick it up myself. Ripsaw is my choice! Fire it up!

[@chadgray5120]

The history, the stories.. I have nothing to say but "Reverence." Rick deserves so much respect for keeping history alive.

[@JeffHuntsinger]

I was a Hooker in the Army. Night Stalker in fact. A CH46 is CONSIDERABLY SMALLER than a Hook (CH-47)

[@3dland-x4x]

U should post some videos

[@Ginger_built]

That sea plane would be awsome to see you do something crazy with.

[@eriknulty6392]

ALBATROSS 100% ITS A FUCKING FLYING VACATION WINEBAGO!!! sold.

[@stevendudley7530]

Spent 13 years in the Royal Air Force and always love being in the chinook. Happy days

[@overland.viking]

Oh that’s a big heck yes. I love the Chinook.

[@johnmarsh6337]

I see a sea king not a chinook.

[@imadough]

@@johnmarsh6337 no one cares

[@yourlocalfurrybraixen55]

​@@imadoughstop you're yappin.

[@peterfdsvenskaflygvapnet2643]

​@@johnmarsh6337 I see a Sea Knight, not a Sea King. Different helos.

[@cageordie]

Bronco! And upgrade the engines. But I expect you'll go for a helicopter. As well as the two seat cockpit the OV-10 has a bonus space in the back. A lot of bonus space and even on the standard engines it was built to carry a lot of load.

[@SpiritWarriorOne]

I think you need that Goose Dave I can see you landing on Lake Powell for the summer BBQ weekend get together and what better way to arrive than in a classic aircraft like that.

[@davidanderson2732]

My vote is for the AH-1G Huey Cobra. There are very few left in the world. Would be really cool to see it repainted, restored (and flyable) back to its original Army issue config & color scheme (or as close as possible). Sounds like there will be plenty of CH-46's (i.e., not a Chinook) around for a while for opportunity to buy later. -David (former Army UH-1H Huey mechanic/crew chief; 1988-1995)

[@SteveTheCanadian]

13:50 Mark his eyes are more red than the plane behind him 😅😂😂

[@purechaos3498]

If they let you play the song “Gandi - Hustle” there , then it’s worth it 😅

[@dougstrickland5947]

WE ARE GOING TO NEED YOU TO BUY EVERYTHING!!!

[@goaliechris500]

My last ship before I retired was LHD-4. My son and daughter would come and see me during duty day, and I would have to take him to the flight deck to see the frog. he loved that bird. It was also my second helo ride in 95, it was a smooth ride.

[@sillytheaviation.enthusiast]

15:43 definitely that old Cessna