US Air Force Pilot Lands A-10 On Freeway And Films It On His GoPro!

[@maximusaviationchannel]

Hey if you have some great or insane aviation clips and you'd like to see your name and your awesome video on youtube you can send in to [e-mail] and I can make that happen for you while telling everybody who you are!

[@ipodmaster1games786]

Honestly man, it is in northern Michigan. Probably close to Gaylord

[@davidreed3724]

Practicing for when Canada invades 🤣

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Sweet. 009

[@kghardesty]

@@ipodmaster1games786 West of Alpena on M32.

[@jamesf333]

Lol, my wife made a sticker for the car, most people drive on the right side of the road, in (blank), we drive on what’s left of it. Australian right

[@frankpinmtl]

They found the one stretch of Michigan road, that had no potholes. That - in of itself, is a miracle...

[@OshowAfrica]

Bro ! 😆

[@AndrewArndts]

well that's Alpena, MI Not as much traffic as you would encounter on say I-94 between Detroit to Kazoo.

[@thomasnelson2463]

Have you seen the kind of massive damage an A-10 can sustain? I doubt a Michigan pothole is going to hurt it to badly, unless they had to divert to Illinois!

[@frankpinmtl]

@@thomasnelson2463 Chicago vs Detroit! This is Jordan's Bulls versus the Bad Boys, all over again!!!

[@johnclements6614]

Most likely they pay for some roads to be maintained so that they can lad with less risk of damage.

[@snuffle2269]

They landed these A-10s on a highway in Estonia. 10,000 kids went home that day and told their mothers they wanted to be a pilot. Those pilots won a lot of hearts that day.

[@dubuque1]

Probably more kids than from the newest Top Gun. I love the A-10 true brute power and survivability.

[@ajgrant94]

I think you mean they told their Dads they wanted to be fighter pilots.

[@mstrdiver]

The hype around highway landings is a bit confusing as this is not a new idea. There has long been a stretch of MSR1 in South Korea south of Seoul, where pilots routinely can practice these landings. In fact, the highway is much wider and marked as a runway, while two billboards on the East side of the roadway even shield a landing control tower. Seoul and other major airports are only 15 minutes away from North Korean fast movers, so the South has been creative in several areas as the first strikes would be against C&C centers and runways. The north also has a tremendous amount of artillery positioned to hammer the south just across the DMZ, another good reason they moved the UN and 8th Army headquarters out of Seoul to further south on the peninsula.

[@paull8678]

Who doesn't love the A-10? Unless you're the thing it's shooting at.

[@patfranks785]

I, like many people, thought they were ugly, hence the name. They have grown on me and I wouldn't want any other AC over my head in combat, except maybe an AH-64.

[@ArtStoneUS]

Military contractors selling new planes that cost $100 million each

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

The Air Force, that’s who! The soldiers on the ground love it but the Air Force brass hate it.

[@Nameless69418]

Russia t34s enemi no 1

[@quisquiliarum7710]

@@JKerr-iy2jr the soldiers on the ground experiencing it as a ground attack aircraft may love it but the ones experiencing it as close air support certainly don't considering how many friendly fire incidents it has.

[@billeustace4842]

I worked for Fairchild Republic Aerospace in Farmingdale L.I. for 7 years on the A-10 project as a machinist Tool & Die maker. We knew this was a bad ass, but didn't realize just how bad ass until the photos and video from the first Gulf War started to come in. Almost 50 years old and we have as yet to design and build a more capable air ground support war machine.Proud to have been a part of it's legacy.

[@Cap10VDO]

You're driving down the highway in Michigan, and you pass one of those signs: "Speed Monitored by Aircraft". Then an A-10 rolls in on final... 😲

[@jaredharris1970]

Yep while your speeding u see that sign give it the finger and up ahead u see things exploding in front of u only to hear a brrrrrt sound behind u and u glance in the rear view and see a A-10 coming in low and hot to finish the job lol

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@jaredharris1970 😄👍

[@sirfrydryk360]

ROFLMAO

[@dougrandall1847]

QUICK....THROW YOUR WEED OUT.

[@johnbradbury4000]

@@dougrandall1847 LOL

[@infiniterats3870]

I just finished taking classes for aircraft maintenance. My school was on the grounds of the Tucson International Airport. The air national guard operates F-16s from there. Those pilots love waking everyone up at 7 am when they take off with full afterburner. On cold mornings I can feel the air vibrating.

[@jkonet1]

This has been my favorite aircraft for 30 years. Nothing else like it, very dangerous war machine...

[@jzk3919]

I watched several dissimilar air combat duel over Edward AFB in early 80-ies. In dogfight F-16 and A-10 ...guess who was the top dog? Yep! The Hog

[@johnlroyce]

Yes and the powers to be want to get rid of it ask any soldier on the ground in trouble what aircraft would they want to come help them when they are in Dire Straits the warthog or some jock in a F15 F-16 F-35 Etc nope nope nope please send in the warthog

[@narader1]

@@johnlroyce If not the Hog then Puff the Magic Dragon or I guess now Ghostrider

[@quisquiliarum7710]

​@@johnlroyce that's funny because if you ask people who've actually had an A10 as close air support they fucking hate it. It's an outdated design only remotely effective against 3rd world nations, based on ideas that are no longer true, and people only like it cause' it looks good on camera. Stop simping for a plane.

[@howardtyler7]

Just imagine what a few of these could do,out in Ukrainian? Game over!!

[@jeffcourneya5387]

Best damn close in air support. Love the warthog sending love and respect to the pilots and crew hoo rah

[@caseroj6020]

This jet is an infantry soldier's best friend. The guardian angles of the battlefield!!!!!

[@Sercer25]

Right angle?

[@trvman1]

Glad to see that they would go to war with looks like some sort of book bag and a shirt? on the dash. :)

[@Smurphenstein]

@@Sercer25 not left angle. The left prefer peace talks and tofu. 😅🤣😅❤

[@heyitsjack7017]

@@Smurphenstein good one?

[@felixcoe1047]

More like a blue on blue addict, think 90% of soldiers would rather have an Apache for close air support

[@pete6503]

No finer aircraft, No finer aviators 💪🏼 God Bless the A-10 🙏🏼

[@g.donuts3551]

It’s scary enough just driving on Michigan roads with all the broken pavement and potholes, let alone landing a plane on one. Impressive.

[@krazyglue60]

Imagine seeing one swoop low overhead as it comes in on approach!

[@98f5]

my thoughts exactly. i think you'd be better off landing in a field around my house rather than any highway or road ha.

[@PerSon-xg3zr]

Aren't aircraft landing gears technically high suspension?

[@greenidguy9292]

Typical liberal state, try driving the interstate system in Illinois…horrendous. Gee I wonder where the money goes that was allotted to repair them? 🤔

[@bigman55434]

I'm thinking that section of road got repaved recently just for this reason. Looks brand new.

[@victorbasta7359]

for lack of anything more original, THAT is very cool. Thanks, Captain and all those supporting you for your service.

[@sbruckner101]

I was in the U.S. Air Force and jogging on a track around the end of the runway on base when an A-10 came in for a landing. Unlike the roar of other jets, all you heard was the 'whoosh' of air being sucked into those huge turbofans. It was amazing.

[@TS-ef2gv]

That's because it was landing and the engines were likely at idle. If the engines are roaring as it's coming over the fence on final, something has gone amiss.

[@LA-ep2nr]

Whispering Death.

[@erickborling1302]

Nice 'n' quiet engines great aircraft even without considering it's armaments.

[@jeffa847]

I love the sound of A-10s

[@Mixer-he2wb]

I thought that was the case with many jets, hence _flight_ idle

[@genepatterson4375]

This is the perfect example of why we need and should keep these aircrafts.

[@williamcobb6322]

Can't say enough about how proud I am of the Michigan Air Guard! Also how proud of our U.S. military men and women.

[@peterjames9610]

Yes, me too and I’m from Australia, go the US military!

[@f1620mm]

America!

[@Robert-hr6sh]

Amen!

[@honkbob]

@@peterjames9610 I spent a short time working in Brisbane, some in Sidney. Love Australia. We are cousins just far away.

[@wilfredprins9718]

with all respect, why proud of an army that invades countries to "bring democracy" and kill thousands of innocent people. and than leave these countries in ruins. there is no difference in wrong between Russia invading Ukraine or the US invading Iraq or Afghanistan. (and no, these countries were not behind 9-11. the majority was from Saudi, the country where the US is friends with.)

[@johnhancock1802]

A10 support in kaladiyah Iraq 20 miles out of Fallujah was a blessing that day. Thanks to the pilots Viper 6 and 9 and manufacturer of this monster. 1st ID thanks you

[@Herecomesthethruth]

The A-10 along with the B-52 show just how well a aircraft can be built

[@TS-ev1bl]

The -130 and -135 series in all of their many variations have to rank up there, too

[@mjo4981]

Look at the pilot heave a sigh of relief and comfort when he's airborne again...

[@davidboomer3834]

I'm incredibly proud of the mission Selfridge Air National Guard plays in our Armed Forces! I'm thankful for the men and women that keep the A-10 flying from Selfridge. I enjoy every opportunity I get to see them in action. I was camping outside of Grayling one summer weekend and woke to the screaming of a A-10 followed by a BRAAAP as it practiced runs. Unforgettable experience. Thank you for everything you do to keep us safe.

[@verrinbladeborne6006]

A Marines favored but beloved sky queen. God bless A-10 pilots

[@ElementofKindness]

About a year ago, I got buzzed by two A-10s while on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. They were headed North toward the mountain ridge. I watched them pulled up as they approached the mountains, and as they crested the ridge, rolled up on their sides, and disappeared down the other side. One of the coolest unexpected events I ever got to watch! 😃👍

[@johnmorse5617]

Outstanding gentlemen, I am proud to be a American especially when I see a military aircraft doin what ya do 👌 best. Thank all of you for your service.

[@mdellertson]

Well done to the pilot! One wrong move to the left or right during takeoff and the trees would really mess up your day, permanently. I noticed he took a big breath of relief after he ascended past the tree line, which must have felt great. Well done indeed!

[@riverbankfisher]

That differential braking U-turn was amazing to behold. The beast turned on a dime before thundering back into the heavens.

[@klah2u]

A-10 is the ground support attack jet that everyone wishes they could fly. Amazing aircraft

[@maximusaviationchannel]

Of all the military aircraft I would love to fly the A-10.

[@Lighthouse_Hub]

@E Van Oh and yeah the rounds are the size of a half a litre bottle so imagine 3,500 half a litre bottles flying at you every second

[@kcbroncohater]

I fly one everyday in Digital Combat Simulator. It takes a few weeks to learn how to start it up and take off but it is worth it in the end.

[@Lighthouse_Hub]

@@kcbroncohater yup

[@jasperhunter8386]

for me kiinda the su-25

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW The Michigan National Guard conducting highway landings is something I never would have thought about. Makes complete sense. Thanks for sharing this.

[@gavinvalentino1313]

Thank you for clarifying that the thoughts in your head were your own.

[@andrewbrown9672]

Being able to use highways as landing strips was one of the reasons we have spent so much money developing the interstate highway network. There are requirements for creating an expressway that include using it as a military runway in case of word war 3 invasions.

[@BD-qq4fn]

“Oh I cut the grass, washed the windows, barbecued…..how was your weekend? “…..”I landed a jet on country road 5, did a 180, then took off again”. Pilots have the coolest jobs!

[@Mr.Robert1]

It's work to get to that point. Lt Rob, United States Airforce Retired.

[@patdayton3219]

Absolutely freaking fantastic!!! The engines spooling up was just awesome!! Absolutely by far my favorite jet ever!! Beautiful machine

[@ericcampbell6261]

Where is the justice?! They fly down the highway and get a heroes welcome. I fly down the highway, lose my license and have to do community service.

[@MrFlextor]

Maybe you should mount a cannon under the hood and some wings.. in case b&w wanna stop you do "brrrrrt!" 😋

[@ericcampbell6261]

@@MrFlextor excellent idea brrrrrrrttt brrrrrrrttt brrrrrrrttt

[@r6u356une56ney]

You're supposed to get your wings first!

[@charlesdaves6874]

... maybe if you gave the officer your pilot's license??

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@ericcampbell6261 😆

[@ernestclements7398]

When President Eisenhower signed the interstate highway authorization act he did so with the proviso that the roadways would have one stretch in every 15 miles that would be perfectly straight with no curves this was meant to accommodate military use of the highways specifically for the fighter and bombers of the day, an idea he got from the German autobahns of WW2.

[@PilotK]

Living in Michigan my whole life and being a pilot, this is cool. We see the A10 flying around our cottage often and it is awesome! But I got to say, he landed on the only maintained road in MI, nothing is that good anymore. So smooth, hahaha! Right! “Fix the damn roads” our Governor campaigned on, well one got fixed.

[@cat637d]

I heard Grenchy was going to fix them all🤣😂😖

[@jamespray]

I once (long ago) worked maintenance at a golf course on Lake MI up north and got to see these guys fly by at what looked like not much more than bluff height. Absolutely awesome!

[@chrisparker2118]

Stretchin' Gretchen isn't fixing a damn thing.

[@suzanneterrey4499]

Ya'll voted for her and look what you got! That's why we moved outta there in 2006

[@jimbower9268]

I have no doubt the national guard can find a stretch of highway that’s nice and straight, fix any potholes and then block it off for these landing exercises. I am highly impressed by the skill of the pilot who can land on a relatively narrow stretch of road and keep that puppy right down the centerline.

[@jayhope615]

pretty easy in these types of planes..they were designed to fly easier than civilian planes cause they have to train any ole yo yo to fly them..

[@sugarrats666]

@@jayhope615 It's ok Chuck you're not alone... I very often talked crap after I'd had a Yeager or two too many, laying of the sauce couldn't hurt.

[@DeceasedUser]

Beautiful jets! I live in Fort Wayne and the air guard flies their hogs around everyday! Never gets old.

[@CL-fw]

Go Blacksnakes!

[@gsdalpha1358]

They used to often fly around here south of Lafayette across corn fields and stands of trees. Damn near wrecked my car on a rural road one day when a hog popped up over trees and flew right over me. Pilot turned the hog on its tail and came back, maybe checking on me? Anyway, I got the wing waggle and he was gone. My favorite military jet, hands down!

[@grandlotus1]

I saw an A-10 demo at Bergstrom AFB in Austin, TX, back in the day. Never been more impressed by the fusion of aircraft capability, pilot skill and training. Thank you for your service.

[@JBM425]

I was in a UH-1 Huey flying roughly parallel to the aerial gunnery range at Fort Drum, NY in 1984. A pair of A-10s were conducting gunnery practice with the 20 mm rounds. I was in awe of their power and maneuverability. I definitely don’t want to be on the receiving end of those.

[@karlchilders5420]

30mm rds

[@kevinsavard5998]

I can't remember if it was 1987 or 1988 I got to see that real close I was held at the gate of the gunnery range as they came in to shoot the targets in practice with Huey UH-1 Gunships and First Gen Cobras. I was wondering why the cobras and Hueys landed and were just sitting there. A few seconds later I saw the rounds hitting and then a few seconds later heard the brrrppp followed by the sound of the engines.

[@odemu2074]

@@karlchilders5420 may as well be 31 mm rds

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@odemu2074 and bye bye at the receiving end!!

[@3-2-1-.]

I was crewing a Huey in '87 at a West German tank training area for the Allies. We were flying along, with the doors wide open in June. I was hooked into my monkey harness and hanging out the side door watching for fast movers. All of a sudden to our right from behind, at an altitude very close to ours, two French Mirages came screaming by us. I could see the pilots. After I told the pilots about them, and they came past, I saw two A-10 Warthogs come screaming past us chasing the Mirages. The Mirages climbed and did a sweet and slow roll to the left and right to split up. The A-10s followed suit, but when they turned to chase their targets, they flipped both aircraft over on their wings and cut a ribbon in the sky chasing those two French pilots. It was awesome, and they're flying techniques were so different! That was the best part of that ride. At one point, the female co -pilot radioed the tower and said, "We seem to be slightly disoriented...". I thought, BS, you're lost! How could she be lost when the radio freqs' were strapped to her leg? She got a flight slot, but not me...

[@brianlanglois4086]

A truly amazing airplane, long live the A10.

[@markleadbeatter6196]

What an iconic aircraft and a great demonstration of another of its unquestioned capabilities. Thanks for uploading.

[@hattrick5076]

Beautiful plane, don't forget them planes could not fly if it were not for those brave men and women who dedicated their life to the service and defending our country. Much respects and high salutes

[@danfay8104]

No room for error. Great piloting!

[@tonyv8925]

I live near an ANG base that had A-10's. I am in the approach corridor so they would fly over my house during flight ops. I worked at that base for a couple of years until most of our aircraft went to Iraq. Never get tired of seeing those A-10's fly over, you can't miss the sound of those engines either. I remember one excercise they did up North, the whole town showed up and local news media covered it. Way cool seeing a jet on the highway.

[@wallymcguire2033]

Impressive. They used a narrow two lane road with banks and trees on both sides that left no room for a margin of error. Well done US forces, that is some superior practice. I’m sure the homeowner that got to watch the turnaround and the takeoff from his couch was enjoying it. Well done. ✌️

[@christopherbedford9897]

"narrow two lane road with banks and trees on both sides"... and then called it a highway 😝 (It may be a bit rural to have had any houses close enough to watch that from a couch though)

[@trvman1]

plenty of clearance or they would not have picked this road. Too bad people can't go and watch this. Think how cool it would be to be that close when they land and hear the engines and all. However, too much of a security risk, I am sure. Now can we see some F-15's landing on a road :)

[@haredr6511]

Pretty cool, and would have been awesome to watch, but this didn’t look overly challenging. There was plenty of clearance, and a longer run space than any actual runway routinely used. The only real challenge here is setting it down really easy so as not to damage our already-fragile roads.

[@christopherbedford9897]

@@haredr6511 ...and I don't think that's a thing at all, a fighter jet weighs a lot less than a loaded 18-wheeler.

[@haredr6511]

@@christopherbedford9897 it’s not the weight. It’s the impact, and the concentrated weight on each small wheel. An 18 wheeler distributes weight over 18 large tires (lots of area), while the A10 does it over only 3 small tires, and it’s no lightweight, particularly when hitting the ground. Runways, even for light aircraft, are built substantially thicker and stronger than roadways for this reason.

[@jamespawlowski4310]

The A-10's were a sight and sound to love everyday as they flew here in Myrtle Beach SC,,, I am sure that lots of folks here miss them.

[@noelmintern8969]

What eally impressed me was turning around for take off in such a tight circle...

[@nighpaw4651]

Same, I haven't seen any planes turn that tightly before

[@PerSon-xg3zr]

@@nighpaw4651 A 10 has pretty wwii era wings. Great for low speed turning.

[@nighpaw4651]

@@PerSon-xg3zr true but I meant on the ground

[@richardblair9256]

Most (not all) aircraft are equipped with differential braking. If needed, you can hold one wheel locked and pivot on the tire, or just use the drag of a brake to reduce your turn radius.

[@mr.c3928]

I know there's extensive prep to do this. The pilot made it look too easy. Kudos my fellow Americans!

[@Spookieham]

The one aircraft the grunts on the ground are always VERY happy to see.

[@markeldamgaard]

That is one of the coolest things ive seen in a while. I heard it was possible but never knew for sure that it was being done.

[@uprebel5150]

Glad Congress agreed to expand the A-10 lifespan. Best thing they have done in a long time.

[@yoopernow]

Hi, neighbor!

[@RiverRat904]

That's just 100% American Bad Ass right there. Dude held that thing dead straight down the road on take off. Can't imagine the show the people got there. Thanks for sharing! Very cool.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Some guys get to have all the fun! Notice the big sigh of relief after he cleared the trees on takeoff ;)

[@morgan79347]

One of the best aircraft’s ever built. I hope we can keep this in our arsenal for years to come.

[@2down4up]

God I absolutely love that plane! Always wanted to be a pilot but was never physically able to because I’m too tall but if I could’ve this would be the plane I’d want to fly. I built one as a model when I was a kid and I’ve loved that plane ever since.

[@richardpark3054]

Yep. If surplus A-10's were for sale, I would have one. Imagine the performance if it were 'de-militarized'; ie, without the cannon. Sure, might require some ballast, but the f-ing cannon and ammo accounts for a significant fraction of the aircraft weight! She's gonna fly much more gooder w/o the cannon and ammo!

[@hermanngoring397]

@@richardpark3054 I”ve heard it is for sale, but the problem is that the cannon is part of the structural integrity of the plane. I think you can built a structure with the same mounting points as the cannon, and including the ballast, that will work just fine, but you need a ton of money.

[@ericcampbell6261]

You must be like NBA tall cuz we had pilots ya needed vegetable oil to get'em in their G suit and a shoe horn to get'em in the crotchpit.

[@2down4up]

@@ericcampbell6261 6’11” with sneakers.

[@ericcampbell6261]

@@2down4up they have an app for that.

[@bugaiho]

Very cool, I was a navy carrier pilot for 10 years. Got out and almost joined guard in East Granby flying these… decided just to fly commercial and enjoy my days off. Although I think I would have enjoyed flying this beast.

[@vivek27789]

Which aircraft did u fly and what was your call sign?

[@frez777]

That ain't no hwy, that's a road! Surprised they found one smooth enough in Michigan. Highly skilled pilot!! Hats off !

[@davidmarr5245]

It's actually a state highway, not a limited access expressway.

[@michaelpark8564]

That aisn't no freeway, that's a highway!

[@areareare9953]

Outside, he's all cool, inside he's like "yeah, I just drove by your house, in my thunderbolt."

[@greyjay9202]

Imagine what a squadron of these bad boys could do to a column of Russian armor, in Ukraine.

[@paulsmith7315]

It wouldn't even be a contest. Ukraine is really proving that if the USA went toe to toe with Russia the entire event would last less than a week. And then Pussin' Putin would go nuclear. We seriously should have listened to Patton!

[@jimmiexiong]

Cost tax payer too much to deploy. It’s cheaper to just use Javelins.😳 it’s a proven tactic in Ukraine.

[@Cap10VDO]

Never send a squadron when a sortie can do the job.

[@silent_fungus]

@@paulsmith7315 what did Patton say? Im curious

[@guruxara7994]

Tbh a Battalion of s-400's would've crushed these A-10s...

[@pozablo]

So cool to watch those stick movements in the cockpit mirrors. And to watch the pilot take some deep breaths to relax their body. Love it.

[@kinch613]

Loved the HUGE sigh at the end of his takeoff roll when he cleared the trees hahaha! Excellent Job Captain.

[@jimbranch7312]

Definitely proud of those guys.. we've got some great pilots.

[@Joe-kb1sm]

Back in 1991 or so, I watched a two engine prop job land on a county road outside of Sinton, Texas. They met and unloaded into a van, and took off in under three minutes. This still happens around the Corpus Christi area often, always has.

[@chrisparker2118]

CIA drug and gun running.

[@jamesingram465]

Dope drop off

[@RealzFoSho]

Can guarantee that this is black market Beanie Babies deliveries.

[@virnin7759]

Back in the 90's I lived south of Grissom Air Base. They had an Air Reserve wing of A-10s and practiced attack runs targeting cars on the highway. Being one of those targets is an unforgettable experience! One of my co-workers was an Air Reserve pilot in that wing. We were all sad when Grissom got demoted to a Reserve base and the A-10's got moved elsewhere. At least they were still flying the Air Reserve mid-air refueling tankers when I moved away.

[@onetime5640]

Thank you , wonderful video . Thanks for your service !

[@woody8577]

What I'd give to fly one of those. Mad respect for the A-10s and their pilots/crew.💪

[@louiswilliamhicks]

That bang wasn't touch down, it was a Michigan pothole. I'd rather have to dodge a SAM than one of those. There's no escape or countermeasure for a Michigan pothole currently in the USAF inventory.

[@rearspeaker6364]

we need to ship those potholes to Ukraine ASAP!!!

[@RealzFoSho]

Moments like this make me feel proud to have come from Michigan. All other moments remind me of why I ended up leaving the cesspool of corruption. I was not strong enough to stick around and fight for that great State. I just gave up, moved to another State that was not overrun, when I saw more and more people supporting the corruption and destruction of what Michigan used to be.

[@FranzBiscuit]

Now that was a tight landing! Iconic aircraft, expertly flown. 👍 👍

[@BrianStocking]

The Thunderbolt 2. I was attacked by two A-10's. It was the mid 90's and we were in a boat on the upper Suwannee River (N. Central Fl.). Before we new it, there were two A-10 right on top of us. Never heard them coming. The lead dropped his/her wing to inspect, or wonder what we might be catching. It was amazing to say the least. Very impressive. Most likely from Moody AFB, Georgia. Love you guys, come visit us anytime. With Love from Suwannee County Fl.

[@Darknamja]

They showed two different birds one had a DM tail flash which is an active-duty unit and the other a MI tail flash which is the air guard unit. Also, that is my first time seeing the A-10 Combat Command patch on his flight suit but then again I have been retired since '97.🤔

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

This is actually one of the main functions of our highways in a time of war. It gives all the aircraft that can a place to land, rearm, and refuel as well as a place for emergencies.

[@larrycurran7005]

WOW!!! Loved it! Born, lived and worked in Michigan. Now retired to the western sunshine. This reminds me of how beautiful Michigan is. Great state, great video. Thanks for showing it.

[@alexhallert4582]

Michigan sux

[@Facet_5_CUT_8XM]

The most awesome display of piloting I have ever seen!

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

They were doing this up near Alpena on M-32. Deep in the best deer hunting land in Michigan. Elk in that area too.

[@ryoung6725]

Grew up on Eglin AFB watching these beautiful planes towards the end of the Vietnam war, now I live in Tucson, AZ. I get to see them all the time, and it kills me that they are about to be mouthballed.

[@kristoffermangila]

Theoretically, an A-10 can land on any straight stretch of highway, as well as roughly prepared airstrips. This exercise is similar to what the Swedish Air Force is doing for its JAS 39 Gripen fighters.

[@lohikarhu734]

And the Swedes do it all the time!

[@faelwolf1177]

The A-10 can land in a pasture if it's large enough.

[@bryanturner683]

I was in Sweden in mid 80's. Long stretches of straight roads through he forest. Then a side are big enough for one plane and a trailer preloaded with 500 gal of fuel.

[@reuz5462]

yeah but this is a Michigan highway, pilot damn well better have gotten combat pay.

[@Mange070]

@@bryanturner683 That was common practice during the cold war for the swedish airforce. both the saab 37 viggen and saab 35 draken was often used for landing, refuelling, reloading and taking off from road-bases. The JAS 39 Gripen has the capability too.A typical example kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn6uoINod5eXb68

[@rhondakennedy819]

Thank you for your service! Off we go... Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@richardpark3054]

Holy Cow! That Captain (couldn't really read the name on the name-patch) kept that plane on centerline like it was on rails! Impressive, most impressive!

[@rthomas821]

Caps Renner (assuming Caps is for Captain)

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

@@rthomas821 Caps might be his callsign

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

@@rthomas821 if it was Captain it'd be CAPT

[@Cap10VDO]

@@rthomas821 "Caps" is Captain Renner's call sign. I can guarantee there's a story behind it, but it doesn't mean Captain; the two bars on each shoulder do that.

[@robertcharlessceats3647]

Fantastic. What skill to be able to perform this on such a narrow strip with a not insignificant combat aircraft. My hat's off to the pilot!

[@pauldunn5978]

I live in the UK quite close to Bentwaters where dozens of A10s were based in 80s. Used to love seeing the mass launches where 20 would take off one after the other. My favourite US Mil aircraft behind the B1.

[@FLYBOY-eh5th]

I was at the July Fete at RAF Chicksands in 1979 when an A10 crashed. It was from Bentwaters. That was a sad day.

[@TheJamesm1980]

Who needs an airfield. Skills of these guys is unreal

[@homegrown1015]

As a Michigander, I appreciate seeing and hearing the A_10s flying by my home quite often...I feel safe knowing that they are flying a great machine and thankful for the pilot's service.

[@Remington597TVP]

Ditto...they love training over the Thumb of Michigan. :)

[@homegrown1015]

@@Remington597TVP Yep, that's where I'm residing..absolutely love their fly-by!

[@catlady8324]

I want to move right next door to the local AFB so I can complain about the noise. 😾

[@catlady8324]

Right meow I live next door to a Dairy Farm. It’s beautiful, except for all these damn cows everywhere!!! 🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄

[@Remington597TVP]

@@catlady8324 I really hope you are being factious. 95% of the large dairy farms I visit the cows are kept in the barns and do not get to roam free outside. Now cattle raised for beef is a cow of a different color. My only complaint with dairy farms are the Moo-nuer ponds in the hot summer sun.

[@carlosam23282]

I give him an A+! His body hardly even moved when he landed, that’s just how smoothed he was able to land 👌

[@skydawg98]

Nice! That was an Air Force jet out of Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ. I use to work on them!

[@stalker7892]

It's a beautiful thing and does what it's supposed to do. And it does it well! Even drones couldn't replace it.

[@martymaloney1032]

Reading up on the highway/freeway system I learned about the roads being used for aviation emergencies and that most exits are required to be so far apart so planes have room to take off and land.

[@RunTwoWin]

The A-10 is by far the meanest aircraft currently flying! Years ago at an airshow in Trenton, Ontario I had the chance to walk around this amazing beast and it awe inspiring!

[@trainliker100]

I saw one of these demonstrated at an air show and they did the sharpest 90 degree turn I've ever seen. Seemed impossible. Later, I chatted with the pilot who was quite proud of the aircraft. I recall he said it had redundant hydraulic systems and even if they were both out it could still be flown manually, just not with high performance maneuvers. He discussed how it was armored and designed to be shot up pretty badly and still be able to return home. I suggested it would give me pause if my assignment was in an aircraft "deigned to be shot up pretty badly".

[@No1sonuk]

There are two hydraulic systems and a cable backup - cable as in the way planes used to be controlled - wires pulling the control surfaces. IIRC, only 3 people have attempted to land a damaged A-10 on "manual reversion" (the manual cable control system). Only 2 of them succeeded.

[@trainliker100]

@@No1sonuk That sort of leaves some questions about the one who didn't succeed. Was it due to inability to aviate with the manual system and everything else was "OK"? Or were there other factors not related to manual flight control system that contributed to the failure?

[@GregiiFlieger]

What a great job. Professional to the point. Love the neighbors on their lawnchairs watching!

[@whitebeardInn]

This is awesome! If only I could turn the clock back 45 years, I'd be an A-10 pilot!

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

They will come up for sale in the next 10 years. Get yourself one.

[@barrypowell829]

Takes some balls of steel for what the pilots due, much respect 🫡

[@dodoubleg2356]

Okay so this was an exercise on a closed road. Nice ruse there Maximus.

[@chrishoward1509]

You guy's are the bee's knee's!! I mean awesome,outstanding, bad mother flyer's!!! Keep it up please !! Stay sharp !! There isn't a single boot on the ground that can say that they don't feel all better about the messed up situation there in when they see then hear that gun brrrrrrrrr!!!!! Keep on keeping on !! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@Doc_OLDGUY_Savage]

A-10 in the air - I'm a flying tank. A-10 on the ground - I Am Tank.

[@sofializzy4519]

Impressive! Thank you for your service!

[@jerryglen986]

Warthog so valuable, that the flag officers couldn't delete the old beautiful HOG.

[@g.h.9117]

Actually the AF tried to retire it but the US Army said No!

[@ednammansfield8553]

A fantastic video of this landing on the freeway. Very skilled pilot in doing this. No room for error as this rear view video shows on the landing.

[@rager1969]

Cool! The A10 is badass. I've heard the legend that Interstates have to have X amount of straight road for every Y miles with a certain width in order to be used by military aircraft in time of need. I've heard that it's not true but t's nice to see that it could possibly be used by this aircraft, at least.

[@GlutenEruption]

That actually IS true about the Autobahn and a bunch of other countries but you are correct that the US never intended or mandated that any highway be built with temporary airfield use in mind. See en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_strip

[@JKramer328]

All interstate highways when conceived were made specifically for military use for landing and takeoff in times of war. Eisenhower, who was president at the time made this possible. Look it up!

[@SChamberlain1978]

Little known fact…there are certain stretches of highway all throughout the US where planes can take off from. This was planned when we were in the Cold War.

[@Mr.Robert1]

Lt Rob United States Airforce Retired. Your saying the roads stayed in perfect condition for 40 plus years? You got it wrong. Try again.

[@kathyyoung1774]

The Interstate Highway system is designed for it, straight mile every few miles.

[@larrylund2682]

Nothing more distinctive in the air than these A-10 turbo fan power plants. You can always tell long before you see them the A team is coming home just from that distinctive whine.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

I heard support for parts of the interstates being used like this was in the early Interstate regulations. I have seen on KZbin a similar operation by the Swiss. It is a great piece and I hope it becomes more common. Thanks and God bless those who Serve

[@peterfdsvenskaflygvapnet2643]

Swiss?? Don't you mean the Swedes? Since our air force has been operating our fighters from road bases since the 1950's... 🇸🇪

[@johnopal316]

The sensation of speed is much more acute with the much closer trees flying by on take off.