WHIDBEY ISLAND NAS | C-130J LANDING - 4K

[@CMhoon]

As an older veteran, this video sure makes me proud. The professionalism and crew coordination is exceptional to watch and hear. Thanks for the video.

[@ReachAviation]

Thanks for your service!

[@axjmd]

Huge question: Do these military jets have auto pilot as well besides civilian aircraft?

[@ReachAviation]

@@axjmd They do! Current iteration lacks some features like VNAV but its coming soon.

[@Jordan-ce7sf]

Was stationed on NAS Whidbey back in 2003. Some of the fondest memories of my life.

[@jerryv9138]

My Dad was assigned to NAS Whidbey in the early to mid-60's. That's when the Navy was still flying Seaplanes, P-2V-7 Neptune's, A-3 Skywarriors and the Brand new Grumman A-6's. I use to watch the P2V's on the same approach to NAS Whidbey as flown by this C-130! =)

[@ConvairDart106]

Me too dad was in VP17, then, VAQ132

[@richc3527]

Lived here in the 70s as a kid. Dad was stationed here. Some of the best fishing, crabbing, clamming, hiking, biking that i've experienced! Also, saw my first airshow here with the Blue Angels flying the mighty F4 Phantoms.

[@Sledge72au]

Was a technician on the Aussie P3 and landed in Whidbey on a transit to Scotland. Had the chance to drive around Whidbey and was a beautiful place. Great vid, bought back memories.

[@camf7522]

What year was that?

[@Sledge72au]

@@camf7522 I think it was 2001

[@robertladd6762]

Thanks for the noise grew up and it I'd beautiful

[@spandex7055]

Did two years at NOPF Whidbey Island in the 90's and spent a lot of time watching the aircraft, beautiful landscape as well.

[@ReachAviation]

It really is!

[@InDebt8]

Did my last two years in the Navy at Whidbey. 92-94 as a Seabee attached to then CBU-417. I got to say, I still don't miss those loud as hell A-6s.

[@matthewb8229]

It's always a good landing when tower does not say, "Let me know when you're ready to copy down a number to call once you're stopped."

[@jasonconrad7664]

"It's a good landing when you don't need full power to taxi to parking".

[@danward8720]

Was stationed there in the mid to late 70's. My son was born there. Absolutely gorgeous in the summer. Water temp is 48 degrees, plus/minus 2 degrees, year-round. About the same driving time to Seattle or Vancouver. Wonderful Chinese food in Vancouver. It clouded up in mid-October and cleared up in mid-May. We didn't get a lot of rain, but it was always wet. The Olympic Peninsula is home to a rain forest.

[@TheStabbyCyclist]

NAS Whidbey Island is the hidden gem of Navy aviation. I was fortunate enough to be stationed there for about 5 years. Amazing place.

[@ReachAviation]

It absolutely was a beautiful spot! Bit greener than Abilene!

[@sisyphus9252]

In the 80s I was a flight line mechanic on C-130s at Dyess AFB, it has has to be one of the best planes ever made. There versatility and service length are bar none. I think if I had it to do all over again I would have strived to be a flight engineer on one of these bad boys.

[@jamesclark4388]

I was Airframe back in late 70's and early 80's at Dyess. Loved the 130s.

[@lancelehman1105]

I see you guys doing touch and goes all the time. It's nice to see what's going on in the cockpit while that's happening. I never tire of seeing C-130's. Nice!

[@PAS_2020]

Love the cockpit audio. Especially when one of the guys says “Ooooh!”.

[@hs7921]

How did this come into my feed on KZbin? My great grandfather worked on and around Whidbey Island between 1900 and 1910 with a whole lot of other Dutch people who had moved cross country from Wisconsin. Awesome. But it’s an excellent video, and the workhorse C-130J is doing a good job.

[@ReachAviation]

I hadn't been to Whidbey before, beautiful area!

[@ronringwald5120]

Very strange, I was stationed at whidbey in the late 80's, worked on A6E jets VA-128, but also from northwest wisc.

[@badad1658]

Absolutely loved, my experience of flying into Whitney Island, decades ago, but great experience.

[@steven2212]

Dynamite crew coord, beautiful approach and landing. Loved this vid.

[@christophereadgbe2976]

You are right to want to go hiking, biking skiing and jeeping down there, some of the best stuff you'll find anywhere.

[@ReachAviation]

Spent two years out in Spokane. Absolutely love Washington!

[@jamessimms415]

Was @ Ft. Lewis 1984-85. Always wanted to climb Mt. Rainer during the Summer, but because my unit ran the ammo supply point @ Lewis, we never knew week to week or far enough in advance when we’d have a weekend off. That happens when you provide for the Rangers, Engineers, I Corps, & Guard/Reserve units in that general area.

[@tri5ford]

Great video. After 21 years Air Force active duty I retired in 1985. Flew a lot of C-130 missions, mostly in Alaska. Be safe and well. May you always have altitude below you and runway ahead of you.

[@ReachAviation]

Thanks for you service! Havent gotten a chance to much in Alaska. Hope we get more chances soon!

[@markkuhne8928]

Nice video. I am retired AF and appreciate these videos. My dad was in Navy and flew in PV-1s and PV-2s out of Whidbey during WWII. He was crew chief, navigator, and gunner. He always said it was a beautiful area of our country.

[@ReachAviation]

It really is a beautiful area. Appreciate your service!

[@dennisgannon]

I've been on this base while in the Reserves after my active duty at NAS Brunswick back in the 1970's. Beautiful area. Thanks for sharing this.

[@bluerex03]

This is a lot of fun to watch. I was stationed at Dyess when they had the H models. Loved working on them, and would volunteer for TDYs to retrieve broken birds every chance I got.

[@ReachAviation]

Appreciate your service!

[@alanh3713]

Land that thing Navy ! :) From an Old AF C-141 Guy. Amazing that 25 + years later, can still pick out what's for us and what's not on the radio.

[@oboewankenobo8675]

Flew in a C-130 from El Toro MCAS to Whidbey in 1970 to attend avionics school. Back in the day you could walk right off the base along the Puget Sound to the state park. It was beautiful!

[@ReachAviation]

It really is a beautiful place! Thanks for your service!

[@okeegator00]

always learning...checklists are there for a reason!

[@robertherzog1805]

Damn I sure miss those days, coming in after some time in the air.

[@carpenjatp]

I'm a civilian pro pilot, never military, but I have lots of time riding in the back of C130s to Antarctica, love the Herc! Thank you!

[@greywolf97883]

I am retired Navy and was stationed my last 8 tears at NAS Whidbey Island. Great video stay safe you all.

[@ReachAviation]

Thanks for your service!

[@mrkmwatson]

Stationed at NAS Whidbey in the ‘80s. Loved it up there.

[@ReachAviation]

Beautiful area!

[@bossbaby2112]

Nothing more satisfying to me than the crew coordination. Y'all do such great work.

[@MegaTriumph1]

I remember driving all over Whidbey Island to find that airport. By the time I narrowed it down I was to tired to continue. They have it tucked away pretty good.

[@michaelpass2176]

Back in 1981, I was this navy station for update on the ejection seat and low altitude training. Also I got visit with my cousin who was station here.

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

Thank you for your service. Enjoyed the flight. I live in Spokane. Watch the planes at FAFB & KGEG.

[@ReachAviation]

I flew out of Fairchild and lived up in the 5 Mile area for a few years. Absolutely love Spokane! One of dream locations when we can finally settle down.

[@screamlate2]

I'm not military but I really enjoyed this video, interesting to see you guys at work. Will be looking out for more !

[@ReachAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@joewilliams4142]

This was a VERY well edited piece, thank you. Nicely done.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Nice. I flew Es and Hs. I miss it. Watching this I can still feel the yoke and throttles in my hands.

[@gscott5778]

Just about impossible to imagine the USAF without C-130s. Hard to think what a new design could offer that the current one couldn't be adapted to provide.

[@miked1709]

Awesome video! Not a day goes by that I don’t miss this, spent 7 years in the 39th and was initial cadre when we transitioned to the J. KEEP EM COMING!

[@ReachAviation]

Appreciate your service!

[@elizabethlambert9499]

Had the pleasure of seeing touch and go take off at that little farmers market on Whidbey Island about 8 years go while visiting my BFF who lived in West Seattle. It was a thrill.

[@jasonhansen782]

I watch the aircraft coming into Duluth Minnesota and it's Amazing How Y'all do it brothers and sisters 🇺🇸 Take Care

[@pjotrtje0NL]

Always nice to stay up late for a bit of Reach, with Whidbey being an area I yet need to go to! (Nice callsign, “ Shark”)

[@SethLakeDPE]

Lots of good memories using the Shark callsign. Good job guys, keep this sweet content coming!

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

A good airfield and the "O" club is really nice.

[@nancychace8619]

Nice landing 🙂 Really like these versatile aircraft - go anywhere, do anything!

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

nice vid - coming in right over the K&R farm stand. Lots of P-8 Poseidons up there now.

[@stevencaskey7473]

Dont know who put this up but thank you. My uncle Nelson Daniels was there.

[@dennishayes65]

Indebt8: The A-6s Intruders weren’t as loud as the F-4 phantoms ! I was an A-6 plane captain in VA-42, NAS Oceana, Va. Beach, Va from 1973 to Aug. 15, 1975 ! Go Fly U S Navy !

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Fascinating video! A great production values to boot. New subscriber here. 💛🙏🏼

[@dontask8979]

That landing looked smooth. I was looking for my house, but missed it😁 Thanks for the cool upload and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

[@dawnabennett2121]

That Pilot is one HANDSOME MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thebronzetoo]

Are you his Mom?

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

Dawn wants to get some!!! YOU GO GIRL

[@gervanwilliams1409]

Superb professionalism. Great job!

[@stephenbontrager5894]

God bless you guys and everything you do

[@jvee2901]

The views of all 5 volcanoes on approach to sea-tac. You also about see Hood to. It is amazing!! I fly alaska into Seattle. I was stationed at Dyess from jan 90 to dec 92

[@kittykat999a]

Nice smooth landing.

[@alexquinton5462]

Sweet that was me on approach! Random this showed up on my feed

[@ReachAviation]

Hope we didn't throw yall off. We always come in so damn slow on approach!

[@RL-170]

That was great! I wish they would of got closer to the hangers. I was stationed there in 1967 to 1971. Squadron VA- 145. A-6 intruder.

[@davidregan9872]

I was there around that time. My dad's squadron was VA-52! I loved it there!

[@rl3454]

Thanks for the comeback. I remember VA-52. We never deployed together and I didn’t know anyone from that squadron. 🇺🇸 thanks.

[@davidregan9872]

You're very welcome! After that we moved to Lemoore Calif where after 2 years my dad retired. He's gone now, and I miss him all the time. He would be around 85 now! I still have his pictures he took when he was in Vietnam. Crazy times for him over there working on the OV-10 Broncos!

[@rl3454]

Sorry to hear about your loss-of Your father , he was 10 years older than myself. I had two tours of Vietnam. Got out in 1971. Was on the USS Enterprise when it had the explosion off the coast of Hawaii. Almost went to my maker that day. I was a plane captain and they cancel the A-6 flights on that launch. That saved my life, I was next to the F-4 that blew up. They had sent my plane to the hangar deck. Anyway enjoyed this. 🇺🇸 have a good evening.

[@davidregan9872]

It's nice to bring back some old memories, and it would nice to meet people who knew my father. His name is one you wouldn't forget either. It was Ronald Regan

[@philbell7952]

⚓️👍👍 lots of air shows there.⚓️

[@_Boz]

My son Cmd. Marc Stirton (Ret) drove the Prowler & Growler out of Whidbey with VAQ-129. He was a IP there from 2013 to 2015.

[@scuddrunner1]

It's interesting the AF lets you film the workings of the 130 and the bases you land.

[@thebronzetoo]

Very well done video!!

[@brokenarrow8851]

Hey, that's me in the very back on the crew bunk.

[@ReachAviation]

Was a good trip!

[@dons8122]

would of been fun to catch never seen a c-130 fly into NAS Whidbey before

[@ronaldstarreveld]

Great video. Stationed there 77/95.

[@Alansaidhello]

Oh yah, this was definitely filmed in the summer, any other season you'd be hard pressed to have a sunny day here in NASWI. I always love seeing C-130s and C-17s when they land here occasionally.

[@isaacarnold4635]

Last July (2021) I was driving westbound on US87 out of San Angelo, a C130 flew low over the highway median right by me, then about a mile ahead turned to the north, still low. It was really cool to watch. Goodfellow AFB is in San Angelo, but it is a non flying base & has no runways, so I guess the Hercules was from Dyess. It was a beautiful day and I bet the flight crew was having fun.

[@ReachAviation]

Probably was one of ours!

[@RWebster325]

My one uncle was stationed at Whidbey Island several times during his naval career.

[@spurgaming5400]

Man, I love these! Another good one!

[@pankr003]

This video was amazing. I rode in these aircraft between Spain and Turkey in the early 70s and being in the back was not real pleasant. The ride in the cockpit was nice.

[@ReachAviation]

Always better with windows!

[@pankr003]

@@ReachAviation and every loose piece of metal resonated with the engines

[@timothyosborn1697]

Sure remember doing ALCE TDYs to MCAS Cherry Point from Dover AFB so I could care for the K-Loaders and Wide Body Loaders. Tons of fun from my USAF days.

[@ReachAviation]

Appreciate your service!

[@johnmarlin4661]

Did my SERE Training there Feb 1966 . Frozen sleet and nothing to eat LOL

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

I could almost see my house when you were on final!

[@franciscogil6798]

Perfect landing✔

[@MicrophonicFool]

There is nothing like military precision. By the Book or Better!

[@andrewkuoppala3925]

we are watching this in the crew room at ORD with a very large and distinguished audience. WE ALL FEEL FOR THE FIRST OFFICER! horrible CRM from left seat, you have a lot to learn.

[@ReachAviation]

Well great to have such highly distinguished pilots watching! Your comment isnt uncommon. We all have things to learn including me. The commercial/Airline world and the AF have differences in our experience and culture. We commonly fly with FPs that can have less than 200 hours total time and less than 50 of that in the Herk. We are regularly still working to build basic aeronautical skills and sense that many civil pilots are still working on in a 172 towards commercial. Not to down play my FP here, he did great, but we also push basic techniques and try to stick to them till you gain the experience to push it. We lack spoilers, in air BETA, and other drag applications common on commercial aircraft. The basic techniques for the top of a 3 degree descent is 5 times your altitude to lose or 3 times for a 5 degree. Experience says I can go much steeper. Thats not the point. The goal is to get new copilots thinking and following basics before they start flying fully configured heavy weight slam dunks into the mountain bowl around Bagram Afghanistan (or some small dirt strip whereever we go next) on NVGs. Our culture is also far more verbal and directive. Active Duty aircrew are even different than our Guard/Reserve crews as we dont have the airline influence. We talk a lot. We get put into regular tactical situations that commonly see the Aircraft Commander being directive till the FP has shown their skills. Try flying a 4 ship formation to an airdrop in a mountain bowl with a 200 hour copilot. When we have an incident, its usually due to somebody letting their guard down. That same mentality to over talk and guard shows through even on something as simple as a Straight in. Youre right, I was probably over controlling. I could have let him figure it out. I can take the feedback and work on it.

[@jf5336]

Those sure are interesting flight suits.

[@dennishayes65]

InDebt8: A-6s weren’t as loud as F-4s ! I was an A-6 plane captain from 1973 to Aug. 15, 1975 in VA-42 NAS Oceana !

[@billryland6199]

My only ride in a C-130 was in 1972 from Bangkok to NKP, Thailand for USAF radar maintenance. They briefed us on what to do if we were shot down.

[@bobbybooshay8641]

I flew the LINK simulator in 1983 at Little Rock AFB while stationed there. Long story how a lowly airman such as myself was able to try it

[@ReachAviation]

The sim is a lot of fun! Get the chance to play and do things you couldn't do otherwise!

[@TMB5BER]

Awesome,, I’m just on the other side of Baker in Abbotsford

[@Dstew57A]

Plenty of hiking biking and skiing in Western Washington… Whidbey Island is a beautiful place…nice video. Have you done some touch and go practice at KPAE?

[@ReachAviation]

I havent but wish i could! My time in the Great PNW was too short! Hoping to get back!

[@aviator_z9188]

Great video! Keep me coming!

[@AlaskaErik]

Never saw a camo flight suit before. When I retired flight suits were sage, props had four blades, switching from APU to ground power had no effect on loading/unloading and we still had a nav and FE.

[@ReachAviation]

Appreciate your service!

[@Rod3E900]

Nice the Zoomies could visit the Squids !!!

[@flybyairplane3528]

Reach, nice flight easy nice landing, enjoy your stay , I never got into multi, but at 80, I recently surrendered my ticket,reason ? IN crowed NE, insurance costs were my deciding reason, , STAY WELL, HAPPY NEW YEAR CHERIO,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bluskytoo]

i saw the patch, 40th , i was in the 40th TAS , Pope AFB 75-80, good times

[@tonywatkins6139]

I recently came across your channel and all I can say is........wow. Thank you, thank you Reach Pilot, you have significantly improved my weekend!!! I've just binged watched all of your videos and eagerly await new ones. They are simply excellent and I really appreciate you having us along "in the jump seat" as you fly the amazing and timeless C-130. And I must say, that final approach into NAS Whidbey Island is a serious contender for the most beautiful airport scenery on this planet. 2 brief questions to pass along: 1. Do all USAF aircrew now wear BDUs vs. flightsuits? Can you choose to wear either one at any given time? Any preferences? Do you need to be assigned to AFSOC in order to qualify to wear BDUs? I didn't know USAF aircrews could wear BDUs at all and it's a big change from what I'm used to seeing, so very curious. 2. What does the Lieutenant's "LPA" patch mean or signify? Thank you for these videos and please keep them coming. Blue skies, direct vectors and tailwinds my friends. Tony

[@ReachAviation]

They are two piece nomex OCP flight suits. Generally the same cut as the green one piece. Its up the person which they wear. I prefer the two piece as i feel its more comfortable when pushing cargo or working in hot or cold environments. The 40th Airlift Squadron also has a strong LPA. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenants_Protection_Association

[@anthonybrisciano1582]

Thanks for answering my question. I appreciate your time. Thanks for your service. Who makes that lip light. Very cool. I spent a year on DG (Diego Garcia) back in the 90s. Thanks again!

[@ReachAviation]

Mine is by Flitelite

[@kCI251]

I use the "pilot" voice, even in a Cessna 172....it's just cool.

[@carson3201]

Pretty sure I saw you guys parked on the ramp 🤘

[@ReachAviation]

I wouldnt doubt it. Busy place!

[@timi7844]

Father served here*in the 70’s @VA145. He passed earlier this year.

[@ReachAviation]

Sorry to hear that.

[@timhelmick9915]

Scenery a lot different there than Texas…. Cool video!!

[@chrisnnh]

My son, US Navy air traffic controller, was stationed on Whidbey Island for three years, after he was at Pearl Harbor, before he was sent to Crete, Greece. He’s back in Washington state now just outside Seattle. I feel bad that he wasn’t able to see some of the better places in the world.

[@rb89509]

That looked like Garand Thumb in the co-pilot's seat.

[@21marms]

My dad was on the Midway, lived on the base with my mom and brother, Dad died in 64, back home to Texas after that

[@wedge7j7]

It's been 30 years since I got a front row ride in C-130... SFC Army

[@amamdawhatever]

My grandfather flew out of Wigbee Island in WWII. The J"s are pretty, but I'm glad I punched while we still had flight engineers and OD flight suits...

[@ReachAviation]

The green flight suits still exist and are worn by many. Just personal preference. The two piece is nice when youre pushing cargo in the heat.

[@amamdawhatever]

@@ReachAviation that's good to hear! I can't see the squadron scarf looking good with cammies lol.

[@bluesuit5]

My brother used to fly in there years back.. USN P 3

[@avnut7]

Awesome! Been riding C-130s a lot lately. I know the J model sure is "gee-whiz" but I miss the sound of the H. Are you dual rated in the H? If so, it'd be cool to see a video of it! Nice job and keep 'em coming!

[@ReachAviation]

We arent. The differences are too great and we are only allowed to maintain one qual.

[@get2dachoppa249]

@@ReachAviation Does that rule also apply to trainer aircraft as well, like the T-6, & T-1 since everyone goes through the same training syllabus?

[@amamdawhatever]

Something about the sweet synchro phased drone of a Hamilton Standard attached to the venerable -15 brings back memories. The upgrade from an E (Herkey 101) to an H (unit training) was a good chunk of time. The airframe was very similar and the handling was not much different, but the systems... To answer your question, a J squadron would have to keep flight engineers around to help fly an H. Now the FE is still a Crew Chief and their duties are relegated to a box in the avionics rack.

[@avnut7]

@@amamdawhatever sounds like it really is a flying computer! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ReachAviation]

@@get2dachoppa249 same rules. Instructors of those aircraft are trained in only one and we lose our cert i them once we switch.

[@nileynet]

Cool video. What might I ask are the colored objects above the commanders & co-pilots heads?

[@ReachAviation]

HUD Projectors. Projects the image onto the combiners which are what the pilot's see.

[@devinhorner2358]

"Is that what the checklist says?" [pause] "...probably not." "Review the checklist." LOL how many of us have been on the receiving end of that conversation?

[@ReachAviation]

To be fair it was almost a trick question. Should have asked what the warning about it said.

[@m3528i]

I'm moving there in March. Should have a salmon freezer filled up this summer.

[@ReachAviation]

Willing to share next time i fly in?

[@m3528i]

@@ReachAviation you bet! Lingcod too!

[@n64uwls6a]

Thanks…50 years since last flights VA 196 and VAQ 129

[@ReachAviation]

Thanks do your service!