U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Flight VLOG!

[@lowprofile2412]

Thanks guys for making this video. It brought me back to a day I was rescued off shore of Key Largo, FL. after getting bent diving a deep wreck called the Northern Light back on Oct.7,2005. I blew off 50 minutes of deco trying to save my best friend who had an O2 seizure. My friend didn't make it but I survived thanks to the local coast guard. So if any of those guys are reading this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn't be here writing this if it wasn't for you. Sincerely, Joe A.

[@larrysantos1946]

Low Profile Sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like you made a valiant effort to save him. I am glad the Coasties were there to give you a hand and that you are ok.

[@lowprofile2412]

Larry Santos Thanks for the response Larry

[@Federicocaviar]

Low Profile sorry for your loss

[@wilfbm9067]

Sorry for your loss and I hope you are all well now

[@_teamofaqua_6237]

Low Profile wow that's scary and sorry to hear about your friend

[@HappyCamper1206]

i just fucking love how the pilot was so cool about following a boat at like 5 knots at 30 feet and using his hand to do gestures while talking and keeping perfect formation. he has been doing that for a long time.

[@steveo1kinevo]

+HappyCamper I believe LCDR Santos has been flying with the U.S. Coast Guard 19 years. Really great pilot and has become a good friend.

[@HappyCamper1206]

yeah you can tell he has the experience. Awesome to see this from the cockpit. :)

[@ely410]

Hey Steveo, thank you for posting this! I am working toward a career as a rescue swimmer. I currently live in Virginia, only about 1hr away from Elizabeth City. If I wanted to make a visit to their training facility to ask questions and be there in those moments, how do I go about this? I would appreciate the opportunity a lot. Thank you!

[@boogaloomcgoo780]

Eleazar Sunglao hey there man. I've got a family friend who could take you down to Elizabeth City, NC. I'm also from VA and interested in their program too. Family friend is an old retiree

[@ely410]

Is that right? I don't mind driving-I'm just unsure of their regulations of getting on base and if they allow visitors inside their training facility.

[@steveo1kinevo]

RIP to Piper who was the star in this video. Such a cool puppy.

[@BVisser7]

steveo1kinevo only love a few hours from traverse city. Beautiful country up here :) although the Bahamas look nice... lol

[@robertsise7898]

I saw news about Piper. He was a great fellow. Cancer is the bane to all.

[@noahjphoto]

Awh poor pupper i love him

[@matthewb9241]

This is really cool. I was in the Coast Guard for 6 years and was a mechanic on several different cutters. We worked with air stations every once in awhile but it’s really cool to see what’s actually going on in the helicopter.

[@marcinsudo1100]

These camera angles are truly fantastic

[@steveo1kinevo]

This was crazy hard to edit. 10 different synced HD camera angles. The size of video file was 530 Gig! My MacBook Pro almost blew up.

[@marcinsudo1100]

haha I bet it was. Great work though, was looking forward to this video for weeks!

[@NebbieNZ]

I'm at 7:00 and the pilot, great for the video much like Steveo with engine startup.

[@theeltea]

See go pros fail spectacularly on night ops :)

[@Airforceproud95]

This is fantastic

[@woodsman4946]

Airforceproud95 hey!

[@ifirekirby7498]

Airforceproud95 blog it

[@ifirekirby7498]

Simon Hager he has to blog

[@kuiper921]

WRITE A BOOK.

[@dinocrest1946]

Cool sorry bro blog it

[@biglar155]

This is awesome on so many levels. Every pleasure boater should watch this to get an understanding of what is happening if they find themselves in a rescue situation. Great job to all involved!

[@marccostanzo2337]

The Coast Guard is probably one of the most underrated and under appreciated of the 5 military services. Because they are not part of the DoD they do not always get the recognition they deserve. These brave men and women are putting their lives on the line on a daily basis and save hundreds of lives every year. Thank you to all of the members of the Coast Guard and thank your Steveo and Flight Chops for your outstanding videos.

[@larrysantos1946]

Marc Costanzo Thank you for the wonderful compliment. It is an honor to serve.

[@Shaky_Hands_Powderworks]

Best aviation KZbin content I've seen this year. Thank you to everyone involved, and the USCG is a national treasure.

[@briansmobile1]

9:58 Going tacti-cool!

[@johnnukecop]

That was nothing short of freakin' awesome. A tremendous video and a major thanks to all Coasties everywhere. You are heroes!

[@smerkel]

You've got the best job ever. Nice work man...

[@steveo1kinevo]

Thanks Steve! Anybody can have it. Just have to go for it!

[@gerardosorrentini]

steveo1kinevo I always wanted to be a pilot and I was thinking of going to Embry riddle when I graduate from high school and I would like to know if you suggest that university to get my private pilots license and I also would like to know if you need to study something specific to be a pilot

[@BelowMinimums]

Don't go to Embry Riddle. It's overpriced and the instruction isn't worth what you're going to pay for. To be honest, I don't really suggest going to any of the pilot mill schools (Embry Riddle, ATP etc) but that's what you're deadset on then go with ATP. It's still crazy expensive and overpriced, but not as much as Embry Riddle. I would suggest going to Arizona State University and get their Professional Flight Degree if you want to fly for the airlines straight outta college. Or go to University of North Dakota, or Purdue. Just know that these pilot mill schools teach you how to pass a test and they dont necessarily teach you how to be a good pilot. Expect to pay atleast $80k and not be the best pilot around.

[@iFlyAircraft]

gerardosorrentini Louisiana Tech has a professional aviation degree which I'm currently enrolled in and nearly done with my instrument rating. It's in the top 5 aviation schools of 2016. Part 141 school.

[@fernandomiranda7319]

Steve

[@lawrenceworden1736]

As a retired ATC'er I found this insight to be fascinating. I always found this kind of exposure to the "other side" of what's going on inside the cockpit always helpful.to the service I hope that the service I provided made your mission as comprehensive

[@mikebilek1810]

Thank you for your service, GM3! Awesome video!! As a former AST from CGAS Traverse City ('03-'05), this video brought back some really cool memories of flying in Northern Michigan. It's no surprise to me that the flight crews there were so welcoming to you, some of the best people I've ever worked with!! Keep up the good work!!

[@kenross812]

Loved it. I’ve been on 2 cruises that these guys have had to come out and pick up an Ill or injured person several miles out to sea. These guys are our guardian angels.

[@scotthammond3105]

Never served but Pops and Uncles did in WWII. Proud, respect and impressed of all who serve in any way! God Bless!

[@LK-pc4sq]

Stevo, I was a a Sikorsky CH-3e mechanic and supplied the coast guard with our used Ch-3es. Thanks for the vidio nice to see a start and run up pre-check ...reminds me so much of the terms I would hear on the com-cord as a crew chief.

[@NIKONGUY1960]

This is as cool as it gets. You see this in the movies but never up close and personal like this. Hats off to all!

[@GiacomoVeteran]

Nice that the Coast Guard let you make this video. I worked for NATO Command in Germany reporting to General Alexander M Haig fir 3 years and there is no way he'd allow anyone with a camera in HQ's or speaking to his Staff or in a tank or helicopter. Different times! I was an Investigator and traveled Base to Base throughout Germany and Italy so was pretty busy and stressed. That was 35 years ago. Times have changed and with social media the way it is, cell phones, Instagram, FB and more it appears you can film just about anywhere. It is a way of life these days. Hell, the Kardashians make millions taking photo's of their butts! Vulgar stuff & not too classey!....Times have changed. Little privacy. People just throw it out there. This was an excellent video. Love the quality. Just shocked commander let you inside those offices, helicopter, and training centers. To my boss: RIP General Haig. Thanks for Coast Guard video Steve.....Lt Commander Larry Santos, thank you sir

[@FourMaxK1]

Awesome video. I knew a Rescue Swimmer who told us of the fitness level they had to achieve - on the level of some of our very best!! Great job to the USCG.

[@flyifri]

A great big thank you, to the Coast Guard for making this film possible. Many thanks to FlightChops, and Steveo, for helping to shed a very shining light on a wonderful aviation service, and for taking on this adventure. Thanks one and all. .ca

[@hankschrader149]

Steveo awesome video! I myself spent 5 1/2 years in the USCG. flew a few times in H 3's, C 130's. but operated motor lifeboats at Tillamook spent a whole lotta hours doing basket hoists with H 60's and H 65's under some massive rotor wash!

[@warrenosborne6044]

The absolute definition of professionalism. This is as good as it gets.

[@jamesfunnell7075]

Honestly this is the best video I have seen on KZbin all year without a doubt. And I have watched a lot of videos! Glad to shsre such a cool experience with you.

[@steveo1kinevo]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@racingaces7722]

steveo1kinevo I love your blog! I am considering in changing my career from intense care paramedic to a career like yours. I have always been fascinated with aviation and was wondering what a day and life with a career such as yours. Please message me as I have some professional questions before I make an intense career switch! Thank you and keep the videos coming!

[@tomasnunez8518]

Calvin Messer im planning on changing careers as well. love aviation. good luck.

[@LK-pc4sq]

Calvin if you are in your 20s I would start now. You can only do this once in your life. Life is SOO much more exciting from the air then working in some ER room.

[@livelaughfly3321]

Congrats to you and FlightChops on producing such high quality content. As an active pilot I feel its critical to make sure that we keep the interest in aviation alive, and you guys are doing just that. Cheers!

[@mikehunt2822]

Love that bird... and the scream of the fenestron. Ohh and the heavy blade thump. You can tell Larry loves his job.

[@briansmobile1]

Flight chops AND Steveo AND helicopters???! YEAH!!!!

[@66hoodwitch]

I think that besides being physically fit and prepared for doing what these AMAZING people do, you definitely have to be as confident as they make them! Because ive seen plenty of big, buff guys, coming for their shots, CRYING like little kids, passing out at the sight of a needle lol, in my healthcare days, so confidence and more confidence 👌 these guys are plain and simple badass!!

[@wef3838]

There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than using what you love (aviation) to help people in need. Working hard to get my shot to work in rotatory wing aviation.

[@niloroberttfilm8034]

We share the same mission in this world. We crew members from "Federal District Fire Department", Brasília - Brazil. God Bless us...may we always save with excellence!! Thanks you!!!

[@mabrams8740]

Great look inside the Coast Guard. Another often unsung hero.

[@petedavis8701]

Fantastic full respect to the crew for their expertise

[@brentj.peterson6070]

I'm from W. Michigan. This was SO cool! Traverse City and Lake Michigan are a natural treasure. Pilot makes it look easy. The "Big Lake" is very dangerous. Thanks for the amazing vid!

[@sms042]

Michigan, home state. thanks for visiting. we eat a lot in the cold months....keeps us warm.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

That Coast Guard pilot is an amazing pilot indeed, all those Coast Guard guys are amazing, WOW, service men and women impress me but these Coast Guard pilots and swimmers and Medics that are put into the heart of bad situations have my utmost respect, Much love and respect to all service men and women and especially to these guys and again that pilot is amazing !

[@quinndiesel]

Grew up in TC, right along Old Mission Peninsula where you all performed this drill! Non-pilot but recent new sub! Used to deliver sandwiches to all these guys; got to even check out the big hanger one time. Felt proud every time these choppers flew by, which was often! RIP Piper, such a good boy.

[@jameslopez1315]

I'm fairly new to your videos and I just saw this one. Thank you and to the Coast Guard for what they do. RIP Piper!

[@GaryMCurran]

I used to watch that show on the Weather Channel about the Coast Guard, and I also spent a significant portion of my life outside of New London, CT. where we taught PPL Ground School for the Cadets there (optional course). I have the highest respect for those men and women Coasties. Watching both this and Flight Chop's two videos on it, my commendations to both of you. Steveo, you faked the 15 yard underwater, didn't you? :p I am amazed at the CRM, it's far better than anything I've seen elsewhere. I was in the Air Force, but we were flying single seat fighters, so no CRM there, at least with other aircrew members. The Flight Engineer does an amazing job telling the pilot how to fly the helicopter. Anyway, thanks to you and Flight Chops for such an amazing set of videos, and to Brock, as well, for his spectacular in-water footage.

[@FlyingMaxFr]

That was dope! Raw documentary you can't find anywhere else!

[@carolinacloudsaviation]

You guys are making the coolest aviation videos on KZbin! This was so worth the wait!

[@captmoonbeam]

Excellent video. I worked for a company that required a water survival course on an annual basis. We had to do the tippy chair. in our pilots uniform. I can't really say it was fun, but it was well worth doing. Aviation truly is a life adventure.

[@williamfairfaxmasonprescot9334]

Former 68W & Rescue Diver #USCG #AWESOMENESS Great videography!

[@chrisc.5908]

This is hands down the best video of yours i have watched. Don't get me wrong i enjoy all of your flight videos as you are safe, informative, thorough, enjoyable and relaxing to watch. But these guys here have serious skill!

[@MapleMooseActual]

That dog is 100% badass!

[@kaylamack2790]

May she rest in peace🙏

[@ictpilot]

During my 2 weeks of Active duty training with the Navy Reserve, I was assigned to the Coast Guard in St. Louis back in the 80s. Best group of guys to work with! Caught some kind of sinus cold but still went in to the office. The LCDR OIC came in to work, saw me dieing on station at my desk, and said (ordered me) go back to your hotel room and don't come back til your better! What a great CO! We tease the Coasties, but I would be proud to step up for them anyday! Loved the crewman's "Get to the Choppa" patch! Gotta get one for a friend.

[@mykecollins3255]

absolutely an awsome video..i was actually holding my breathe watching..lol thank you so much for sharing...Honor our Military they deserve it.

[@challenger604pilot]

Great video Steveo. Really shows how much these men and women work to keep us safe. Especially when we are out over the water.

[@davide4680]

Thanks SteveO! Total respect for the USCG and the dangers job they do, made to look easy. Great video footage, SteveO.

[@LK-pc4sq]

Our Sikorsky Ch-3e "jolly Green giants" used the three paddle force perpetrator. The aircraft did not have a aluminum rescue basket. It is a large float wit three seats that fold down.

[@michaelmckee4911]

Man this is so cool, I’m 17 years old and I graduate in 2022 and being a coast guard helicopter pilot is my dream! Thanks for making this video and showing us a simulation of how it works!

[@alec4672]

4:02 "toasty warm, by the fire with a nice tumblr of scotch, maybe ya got your yellow lab laying next to you" perfect 😂

[@CrazyNate]

such a cool video, thanks for sharing.

[@56hueycobra]

Thank You steveo1kinevo & FlightChops For This Great Coast Guard Video and Thank the Coast Guard Men & Women For Their Service to Our Country!!!

[@richardchurchill2459]

This has to one of your best videos and I bet that water was not warm! I am always amazed at the professional ability and courage of the United States Coast Guard aviators.Semper Paratus!

[@cplus.marines6664]

Semper fi

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

Every other day in the pool.. Can't believe I made it through this training in 1983. Rock on guys 👍👏🌴😎

[@aerialadventureskewasiuk9478]

Well done gentlemen, you two continue to produce fantastic videos from a very humble prospective that all pilots can relate too. And again totally jealous of you both.

[@chartphred1]

A truly professional and well executed production. Thanks for the effort of all concerned. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@DAR-ew6xc]

can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful traverse city is

[@adamsanders8028]

That is Fcking crazy, Heli's hovering that low is mad!

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Steveo!! WE appreciate our people in service.

[@philippwyniger3267]

Bam. For me KZbin Award for coolest VLOG. Bravo and many happy landings.

[@uscgswimmer1]

When they did the freefall deployment of the rescue swimmer I was in shock. He was 10 feet off the deck! Damn that was awesome.

[@Ride1098]

Thank you gentlemen for your videos.

[@mikmak4244]

I'm not a total fraidy cat but I feel like this takes alot of courage. Super amazing!

[@chloehennessey6813]

My family owns an oil rig support company. We have about 7 helicopters. On the weekends I get a little seat time in the MD and the EC134. I can’t wait to be 18 and get My license.

[@igclapp]

Back in the 80"s, I was in the Explorer Scouts. One summer we had a jamboree near Hood Canal, WA. There was an announcement during the jamboree that the Coast Guard was sending a helicopter to allow us to experience being hoisted out of the water in a simulated rescue! Those of us who "signed up" had to demonstrate a 100 yard (each way) swim in the cold Hood Canal salt water before the chopper arrived, which we did with very little hesitation. We were 15-17 year olds, very excited but a bit apprehensive about what to expect. Unfortunately, at the last minute, we were informed that the helicopter had been diverted to an actual emergency and our simulated rescue had to be cancelled! 😖

[@darreng5178]

I have absolute chills running up my spine Steveo!! WOW what a great video. Wonderful work.

[@triumph1669]

Amazing work guys!!! I know this took a lot of work from all the previews I watched on here and snap chat! I loved it! Keep it up guys! Looks like a lot of fun too!

[@ThomasFreundl]

That's my hometown!.... well where I grew up... great work! ...oh the Civic Center pool... spent many hours there learning to swim. I also can't wait to see the new HH60s they're getting next year!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

GREAT video Steveo!!! Always great to see our guys in action. Well done USCG!!!

[@Arrow_Driver]

Awesome Vid Stevo!!! Kudos to the United States Coast Guard! Thank you For their Service and commitment!

[@WoodyPoolson]

Awesome guys! I miss being in the Coast Guard and working with the flight crews underway.

[@jeremysmith5357]

Wow, you and FlightChops did a great job. I loved the different perspectives of the same even. Keep us the great work! Always a big hello from South Florida.

[@VNVgirl]

This is sooo neat! Thanks so much for sharing - what an adveture! and a big thank you to the U.S. Coast Guard! love you!

[@trippin33]

Wow! You were in my neck of the woods! Awesome.

[@realulli]

Great video! Your quality is approaching (and in some cases, exceeding) that of National Geographic. Truly impressive camera work here!

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

realulli that's a bold statement...

[@realulli]

Michael Carr maybe the translated stiff we get here in Germany lost some of the quality...

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

realulli fair enough

[@Jolinator]

Steveo today i was out on the ramp and noticed our Kingair has almost the same callsign as your TBM! N85TB :) Another great video, all the best!

[@testuser1337]

Jolinator wasn't there actually an Episode where ATC was mentioning the kingair because of the similarity?

[@Jolinator]

wipeoutguy Really? i may have missed that one if anyone knows the title it would be much appreciated!

[@root9065]

Respect for these gentlemen.

[@stephengoossen6060]

Oh my gosh I have the same rain jacket that Steveo has, the Columbia one. Mine's a smaller size, I'm only 15, but that's so cool!

[@dennismassie3552]

Thanks to USCG. And of course SteveO. That was awesome.

[@mr.martintorres5804]

TC is an awesome place to visit in the Mitten!

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

Great vid, glad to see you guys in a vid together :D

[@channingburton7476]

Steveo...another fine video, professionally edited and love the goggles on the dog. Been skydiving for more than 35 year and previously spent 25 years as a NASA Safety Diver at the Neutral Buoyancy Training Facility..."Sonny Carter". If you are ever in the Houston area would love to set up a tour for you guys so you can hang out with the Astronauts for a few hours see how they train and check out a truly amazing place. Cheers and keep those videos coming.

[@nascarracing44zo]

This was AWESOME! Thanks for taking us along Steveo!

[@JWaldron2k]

I have to say that the coms between the crew when they released the rescue swimmer was great 😎

[@vanillaninja00]

betaboy 10 great ear for the details! Believe it or not every command used during hoist operations is standardized. Every aircrew in the US Coast Guard uses the same terms and phrases, this standardization allows any aircrew across the CG to be placed in an aircraft and execute the mission having never flown together.

[@JWaldron2k]

Charlie Wilson I have the greatest respect for you guys. Being in the RNLI here in the UK we work with our coastguard alot and it's great to see the difference between UK coastguard and USA coastguard.

[@liamd6238]

My Dad went to school in Traverse City! He's now a CO at an MSU!

[@johngregory8519]

Fantastic collaboration guys! Keep up the great fun!

[@snazzyava658]

this is the job I would like 🙂 Semper Paratus!!!

[@thenervousmechanicofficialpage]

OMG you guys came to my home town!!!!My army reserve unit is right down he road from there.

[@joshuacollier4178]

AWESOME!!! You guys are BAD ASSES!!! THANK YOU for your service!!

[@Ergzay]

Hey my home state! Great to see you up here in Michigan.

[@ClarkRamsey]

Welcome to Michigan! well done.

[@robertmarfeojr9278]

I liked jumping out even in hurricans you just flat around,the only time is when you catch huge waves and they go high and you fall off,it stinks when they keep hitting you but as long as you have breathing apparatus your all set...

[@globalaide49]

After 791 missions we love to see that we can pass the torch on the young in body!

[@shadyonthedaily7973]

I actually plan on being a coast guard rescue swimmer after high school :p it's my all time dream!

[@ArkansasCalifornia]

YahBoi Anthony go into the navy and be a navy swimmer

[@mickfunny4185]

Gavin Mcclaren it's harder to be CG rescue swimmer

[@Apriliars]

I'm a retired coastie. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't; however, to be blunt, unless you are really f'n fit and have been swimming for sometime, don't expect it to happen. Know lots of drop outs. Some of the toughest, strongest, fastest swimmers I've ever met. If you do make it though, very rewarding. Make sure you can pass a flight physical before you sign up. Otherwise youll be a desk jockey or stuck on a boat.

[@infotechsailor]

Steve o.. i miss your videos just flying solo in the TBM . let's see some more!

[@tonywatkins6139]

Simply a great video. The camera angles were just awesome and made me feel like I was flying with you in that HH-65. A big thanks to the USCG for letting us see how they conduct their business, you all are true professionals! Does the Coast Guard still have an aviation presence in Chicago, or does CGAS Traverse City respond all the way down to the Chicagoland region? I know many moons ago, the Coast Guard had an air facility at Naval Air Station Glenview, but that base closed in the 90s, so not sure what happened to the Coast Guard air support for Chicago.

[@vanillaninja00]

Tony Watkins Air Station Traverse City operates a seasonal Air Facility in Waukegan IL from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Outside of this timeframe our helos respond to lower Lake Michigan direct from Traverse City.

[@tonywatkins6139]

Thanks for filling me in, was curious about that. Keep up all the great work in Traverse City.

[@anneholland3447]

Steve, you have got to be the luckiest guy in the world. That was amazing. I know you enjoyed doing that, but not as much as me !!!! Your are the best. I'm glad that Flight Chops is OK. Thank you for what you do, and keep up the great work. What type of helicopter was that? I would also say thanks to all of our armed forces, thank you for what you do.

[@larrysantos1946]

Anne Holland The helicopter is a MH-65D Dauphin. More commonly known as the Dolphin. It's a French design originally manufactured by Aerospatiale, later becoming Eurocopter, and now most recently Airbus Helicopters.

[@jeboccuzzi10]

Great vid. Thanks Steve and the USCG.

[@adriankoola]

Fantastic all round guys!!