Awesome Airplanes!

[Sailor Steve]

I was just watching some very cool low passes, and not knowing where to share them I thought I'd make a new thread that can either thrive or die. It doesn't matter which, it's just a couple of breathtaking sights that are usually only seen by those who can attend airshows.

Turn your sound up!

DC-10.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HPjPqrnYQI

DC-3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUJIC6I7ic

Merlins!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZo1KBPKa7c

Hurricane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIkSbL83Rx4

P-40Es (Allison V-12)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cKPUWHa8I

FW-190
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhQ1XmUjIUI

Me-262
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MA4PRsZ5c

[Stealhead]

Crazy Dutch lowness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKIP5DcfKU

[Red October1984]

This thread is awesome. :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Say what you like about the french but their pilots, when let off the leash in Chad, are fantastic.

Great thread, Steve. :up:

Let's slow things down with some french helo action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SloCREJoV6o :rock:

Highlight to note - the guy at 1.16 :har:

[Sailor Steve]

Music? I wanna hear the engines, man! :stare: :O:

[Oberon]

Say what you like about the french but their pilots, when let off the leash in Chad, are fantastic.

:yep: I can only second this.

One of my favourite videos:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x725pg_le-mirage-du-tchad_shortfilms

Some fantastic flying there.

Love that DC-3 engine sound, Steve, always gives me the chills. :up:

Loving the 'Merlins' too, I presume the footage is computer? Either way, it's still lovely.

Can't go having the Butcher Bird without her little sister:

DB-605 music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjTUuxDzTc

You can't beat a good Merlin, but I've grown, through years of playing IL2 with the Lolwaffles, to really love the DB-601 and 605 engine noise, that whistle! It's got a charm all of its own. :up:

And, something that would bring joy to many a wounded GIs ears:

Huey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKCxJpIrkbw

Although I do love the deep thud of the Chinook:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T07_2BVjQF0

Good stuff.

And lastly, one for Jim and Herr B:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrH7UKkhAU

Not a chance of hell of a Vulcan sneaking up on anyone, that's for sure. :up:

[Sailor Steve]

Bf-109E, Db-601.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cLmBZWDyBM

Bf-109G, Db-605.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nj77mJlzrc

F-4-U Corsair, P&W R-2800.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQxb-V-rZqA

P-38 Lightning, Twin Allison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glzG9lizkSc

[Sailor Steve]

:yep: I Huey:
That's what I'm talkin' about! Helicopters don't fly - they beat the air into submission!

Although I do love the deep thud of the Chinook
Chinook gets owned by the Russians - literally!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBP1cIh27Oo

And lastly, one for Jim and Herr B:
We can argue about which was the best of the first-generation heavy jet bombers, but there is no doubt about which one was the prettiest. :rock:

[BossMark]

Bloody marvelous especially the Rolls Royce Merlin's :yep:

[Jimbuna]

And lastly, one for Jim and Herr B:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrH7UKkhAU

Not a chance of hell of a Vulcan sneaking up on anyone, that's for sure. :up:

:rock::rock::rock:

[Oberon]

Here's a nice video I found from inside a Huey doing a lovely approach and landing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev63R_soRjo

I think since the release of DCS:Huey, a lot of people are starting to realise just how much skill the pilots need to fly them. :haha:

[RickC Sniper]

Spitfire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8_5Qc1mK54

P-51 and it's famous "whistle"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5fjKEXXPQ8

Geeze, the world has made some beautiful looking and sounding aircraft.

:rock:

[Sailor Steve]

Beautiful! :rock:

Regarding skill, Lou Drendel, in one of his books on the Huey, describes going for a lengthy ride in one. He mention the fact that unlike a standard aircraft, the helicopter is inherently unstable and requires that the pilot keep his hands on both sticks at all times. This means he can never relax, even for a few seconds. That takes a lot of stamina and mental exertion as well.

[RickC Sniper]

I can remember riding on a huey, "sitting in the door" as they say, and watching 4 other hueys that were abreast of us. We were all moving along at a very good rate of speed, and I was stunned at how the other 4 were constantly up, down, up, down, etc, not holding altitude well at all.

Later on the ground I commented about that, asking if their pilots were sober. (joking) Thing is, they were looking at me seeing the same thing. Its just that in the one you are riding on, you don't feel it or notice it.

[Jimbuna]

This Gnat was 'just a trainer':

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2114315

[Platapus]

If I had a bucket list, flying in the DC-3 would be on it. :yeah:

I have been in several, but never airborne.

[Jimbuna]

The nuclear capable bomber the US never found an antidote to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYwOEF5xag

[Red October1984]

I took a flying lesson today in a Remos G-3

http://www.youngeagles.org/photos/gallery/Monoplanes/RemosG-3Mirage_1.jpg

It had a nice sounding engine. :up: Especially from the pilot's seat.

[Platapus]

Good luck and conga rats on your flying lessons. I had a hoot learning how to fly.

There are two important words in flying: Terrain separation. :D

[Jimbuna]

Shaving the rocks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqNVIr92zDY

[Oberon]

http://imageshack.us/a/img690/1466/cbkf.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK1GChMOnrQ

[Sailor Steve]

This Gnat was 'just a trainer':

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2114315
Your link takes me to a "Reply to Thread" page. :O:

[Oberon]

Your link takes me to a "Reply to Thread" page. :O:

That's because it's just a trainer. :03:

[Sailor Steve]

If I had a bucket list, flying in the DC-3 would be on it. :yeah:

I have been in several, but never airborne.
I was in the Civil Air Patrol juniors program when I was 13. Not only rode in one, it was a genuine C-47, jump seats and all. My dad was a pilot for United, so I've ridden in a B-377 Stratocruiser, DC-4, 6 and 7, plus a Lockheed Electra, Convair 440 and 880 and a Fairchild (Fokker) F-27 Friendship. United picked up the latter when they bought out Capital in the mid-'60s. You haven't lived until you've ridden under the wing of a high-wing plane and watched the landing gear go up and come down from underneath. :yep: :sunny:

United also had DC-8s and Boeing 720s, and I've ridden in a 727 and 737, but never a 707, and nothing newer, so I've never flown in a jumbo jet of any kind. I rode in an airbus to the 2008 subsim meet, but it was a little one.

[Red October1984]

I was in the Civil Air Patrol juniors program when I was 13.

:o

NO WAY!

I'm in it now. :)

[Stealhead]

The Luftwaffe likes to kill incests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzwOslRUiqk

[Dowly]

The Luftwaffe likes to kill incests.

Uh.. what? :)

[Stealhead]

Flying low you kill incests.It would not work in a fast moving aircraft but in Vietnam Loach(OH-6) pilots would fly very low sometimes just off the ground in open terrain.Their job was to find enemy resistance and when they found it they called in AH-1s flying above them.


The Loach pilots would see the splats of bugs on the windscreen especially the splats of biting incests which have blood in their stomachs they would know that they where getting very close to an enemy position that was well disciplined not to attack.

The A-10s at Davis-Montahn sometimes you could see squashed locusts on the airframe.

[Dowly]

Now, I as probably most think that incest is wrong, but I wouldn't go as far as to
kill them.

Or did you mean insects? :O:

[antikristuseke]

Old aero engines sound awesome, and most importantly the 109 looks better than the Spitfire :88)

[Schroeder]

and most importantly the 109 looks better than the Spitfire :88)
Finally somebody here with taste.:D

[Lionclaw]

Those old airplanes have such beautiful sound. :salute:

[Sailor Steve]

Flying low you kill incests.
Insect: A flying bug.
Insest: Sex with your sister or mother.

Hence the confusion. :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Old aero engines sound awesome, and most importantly the 109 looks better than the Spitfire :88)

Spitfire eh?

WARNING: Adult language at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvDDDKnNhuE

[TarJak]

RAN A4G flight ops on HMAS Melbourne:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dD2rQRE0a4

[Jimbuna]

Buccaneer Takeoff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIqjKEm6n3Q&feature=related

[Tchocky]

Flightfest is on in Dublin this afternoon. B-17, A380, F-86 and lots more.

Hope Tribesman made the trip!

[Tchocky]

On the way back from the supermarket I got overflown by a real old beauty, a Junkers 52!

Only managed to grab a few cellphone shots, wish I had my SLR!

http://imgur.com/gWaXBkA.jpg

[Dowly]

Ka-50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHyVNdZfILE

[Jimbuna]

The Squadrons Are Coming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv8prm4mGEQ&feature=related

[Stealhead]

Insect: A flying bug.
Insest: Sex with your sister or mother.

Hence the confusion. :sunny:

Ah well it was late for me and I seem to type in a dyslexic manner some times.I did not notice the typo.

[soopaman2]

Can I use this thread to expess my admiration for the a-10 Warthog?

Not the fastest, nor the nimblest....

But i defy you to produce any aircraft that could serve close air support like this plane could.

I do not think this is demonstrated at airshows, kinda dangerous...

But it is a plane I admire, and love.

Many years of service, top notch weaponry, great pilot protection, and tough as nails.

[Sailor Steve]

Ka-50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHyVNdZfILE

Awesome! I love the unusual. Here's one of my favorites - the Kaman HH-43B Husky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV2YZxYjkUM

Can I use this thread to expess my admiration for the a-10 Warthog?
Of course! A video would have been nice, though.

Please, allow me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwsplkkIdaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8mjlU5-PI

Of course I know you really like it because the chain gun sounds like a giant fart! :O:

[soopaman2]

Steves second video, a minute in...


That huge puff of smoke is caused by bullets alone. A small burst, 3 seconds at most, what an impressive weapons system.

This thing is a born tank killer too, despite its age, is still viable in modern combat.
Just to clarify.

Giant farts?, sounds like victory and salvation to me.:D

[Oberon]

The A-10 isn't an aircraft

The A-10 is a gun with wings and a tail. :03:

[Red October1984]

The A-10 isn't an aircraft

The A-10 is a gun with wings and a tail. :03:

*redneck*

Ain't nothin' wrong wit that...

A-10's are AWESOME! :)

[Sailor Steve]

The A-10 isn't an aircraft

The A-10 is a gun with wings and a tail. :03:
And bombs. Lots of bombs. :yep:

[Stealhead]

Giant farts?, sounds like victory and salvation to me.:D


Film does not do the sound justice in person it sounds like Zeus smiting some poor soul.Nothing like a fart at all but like a combination of a freight train going 120mph and the crack of very close lighting to be on the receiving end must be sheer terror of course they experience the impact before they hear the roar.In 1991 the Iraqis called the A-10 whispering death.

In modern day COIN operations the GAU-8 does not use the DU rounds instead using HEI(High Explosive Incendiary) rounds which are more effective against "soft" targets because they fragment.


The guys on the ground must be TACP Tactial Air Control Party Air Force special forces that go through US Army jump school and many go through Ranger school as well their job is basically to cordiante air assets so they talk to FACs and sometimes directly to CAS aircraft (the A-10 actually OA-10A/C can operate both as a CAS asset and an FAC at the same time).

[Stealhead]

Nick nack paddy whack give a dog a bone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8gpQSgaG6c

Who says that being a Hustler is bad?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFPgur_cUmA

[Red October1984]

And bombs. Lots of bombs. :yep:

Don't forget rocket pods and AGM's. :woot:

[Sailor Steve]

For every winner there is usually at least one loser. When the USAAF was looking for a long-range heavy bomber the settled on Boeing's B-29 Superfortress. If the B-29 had for any reason failed in its mission Convair's B-32 Dominator might be a famous plane today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfH2Id83lY4

In 1952 the USAF was looking for a heavy jet bomber. The Boeing B-52 won the contracts and is today a legend. Convair designed an built a jet-powered successor to the B-36 in an attempt to wing the prize.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFWH8aaQkmk

America had the B-52. Britain had the 3 Vs - Valiant, Victor and Vulcan. The Russians also had a first-generation heavy jet bomber - The Myasishchev M-4 "Bison".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzDglHNqYU0

And lastly one of my all-time favorites: The North American B-45 Tornado, jet replacement for the B-25.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kBBndppQIQ

[Stealhead]

In 1952 the USAF was looking for a heavy jet bomber. The Boeing B-52 won the contracts and is today a legend. Convair designed an built a jet-powered successor to the B-36 in an attempt to wing the prize.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFWH8aaQkmk



I think one factor that hurt the YB-60 was that the USAF was never fully satisfied with the B-36.Boeing on the other hand had already learned much with the B-47 design and the B-52 was a natural progression from that design.Of course as with the B-32 the B-60 was a back up to the B-52 program should it have failed to produce.Also as with the B-32 the Yb-60 was a back up in case the B-52 failed to pan out or (crossed fingers) congress allowed the USAF to have both aircraft.

Since the B-52 was a success and no extra money was going to come down the line the YB-60 faded away.this is a good thing as reading a book about the B-36 they actually took B-36 airframes and converted them and they swept the wings buy cutting them out and adding in some new sections which sounds to me like they wold not have had long term strength not enough to last as long as it has turned out for the BUFF.

The B-32 was built by Consolidated not Convair. Convair came into operation in 1943 when Consolidated and Vultee joined together but they used the name Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft.Technically the B-32 was a Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft desgin not a Convair splitting hairs I know.To split hairs even more the B-32 had its first flight in 1942 before the merger.

The B-32s did actually get to fly on a few missions aginst Japan in the last weeks of the war.

[Jimbuna]

Top 10 Fighter Jets Flyby Low Pass (debatable IMHO).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8rAgOeVxc

[Sailor Steve]

The B-32 was built by Consolidated not Convair.
True. I knew that but didn't think to mention it. Now that you have I'll say that I don't think it's splitting hairs and the correction is welcome.

The B-32s did actually get to fly on a few missions aginst Japan in the last weeks of the war.
As I said, if the B-29 had failed the Dominator would be a legend today. I really do like the way it looked.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Nick nack paddy whack give a dog a bone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8gpQSgaG6c


I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the B-1B is without a doubt the loudest aircraft I've heard (and I've heard a few!). Particularly at 0620 every day en route to bomb the heck out of Tora Bora (USAF obviously obvlivious to the notion that 'routine kills').

[Jimbuna]

F4 Phantom Fighter Jet flying 5 Feet low

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Yso73uIG4

[Sailor Steve]

But...but...but...there's no sound! Well, there's Ozzy, but he's not an airplane.

You want low-level flybys, try these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZHqWJDu3eA

This collection has some cool shots as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7WPEL5aXww

[Jimbuna]

Low Flying Lightning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUY0ut6gOxY

BUCCANEER Take off and fast low run

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHk2E5kPJ4U

[Kptlt. Neuerburg]

16 Spits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6c3v9iihgw
Assorted Flybys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PsRqJrFiSM
Grumman FM-2 Wildcat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qslBcFJ1FG8&list=PLE903742711701B28

[Sailor Steve]

Grumman FM-2 Wildcat
Technically not Grumman. The original Grumman version is F4F. The FM series was license-built by Martin. This is also the difference between the TBF Avenger and the "Grumman" TBM, which was also built by Martin.

Not your fault, but that of the guy who posted the video.

[Kptlt. Neuerburg]

Technically not Grumman. The original Grumman version is F4F. The FM series was license-built by Martin. This is also the difference between the TBF Avenger and the "Grumman" TBM, which was also built by Martin. That's kind of like how the F4U Corsair was originally built by Chance Vought but there where others built by Goodyear and Brewster.

[Jimbuna]

Low Flying in the RAF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpGhiC8i_PM

[Stealhead]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the B-1B is without a doubt the loudest aircraft I've heard (and I've heard a few!). Particularly at 0620 every day en route to bomb the heck out of Tora Bora (USAF obviously obvlivious to the notion that 'routine kills').


I bet the Bone drivers might be a bit over confident there being no real threat to them in Afghanistan MANPADS but they fly too high for those when they are dropping JADAMs.

I bet they where on the return trip to Diego Garcia and where zapping the locals on the way home.Bone drivers are known to screw around before heading home as are most military pilots.

Like this UH-60 crew screwing around at 50ft.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whUDo6qvogI&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL6EFB5A70CA02FAF4

[Jimbuna]

Lightnings Scramble Wattisham 1967

Look at 00:48 then remember this is 1967

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVsRH5FhWVw

[Stealhead]

The zoom climb is what you refer to?

It did not get bested until the F-15 came along.

An F-4 crew would have said "wait up please".

[Jimbuna]

The zoom climb is what you refer to?

It did not get bested until the F-15 came along.

An F-4 crew would have said "wait up please".

Rgr that and hence my reference to the year...the Lightning would probably still hold her own against some aircraft today performance-wise.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Low Flying in the RAF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpGhiC8i_PM

1.21 is an Omani Jag at Thumrait (although more than likely ex-RAF crew), I believe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXeKV7dLeQ

And here is the proof of Omani low levelness -
http://discuss.glasgowguide.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-1794-1237386009_thumb.jpg
Both driver and aircraft survived. :D

The zoom climb is what you refer to?

It did not get bested until the F-15 came along.

An F-4 crew would have said "wait up please".

The best bit about the F-15 is that it could do that and not need to refuel straight away.

[Stealhead]

And here is the proof of Omani low levelness -
Both driver and aircraft survived. :D



Oops.

The Jaguar seems to be over looked by many especially here in the US.

I see some Hunters on the tarmac.I saw a show about Israeli pilots they said that only the Jordanian Royal Air Force Hunter pilots where true equals back in 1967.In those dog fights it was a matter of who made the mistake first.

[Stealhead]

RAF Harrier GR7 a cousin of mine flew the USMC version back in the mid 70's up until he retired.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy7wYt6ALts&list=PLEB763AE8EA1A0DCB&index=27

[Buddahaid]

Gold race at Reno last Saturday. Not my video but it gets the idea across.
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0S00M2SvTdSinkAGHH7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTEwNm 5jNWI1BHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDVjE0NgRncG9zAzI1 ?p=2013+reno+air+races&vid=abb7278e926040c3f779be8f77289235&l=7%3A49&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVB.6 946986658770%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIn iQZBbAxPg&tit=Reno+Air+Races+2013%2C+Saturday+9%2F14+Unlimit ed+Gold+Heat+1&c=24&sigr=11afs400h&age=0&fr=yfp-t-745&tt=b

[Jimbuna]

Not sure if this has already been shown but the F22 Raptor doesn't get the accolades it deserves IMHO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuD8KXPD3HI

[Herr-Berbunch]

The Jaguar seems to be over looked by many especially here in the US.


Whilst I was at Coltishall with three squadrons of them it was great, about every six months they'd do a simulated airfield attack - six aircraft very low overhead within seconds, from all angles. :yeah:

A spotter's paradise.

[Dowly]

Cockpit view from F/A-18F Super Hornet flying low:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjtSXJGxMNE

[Sailor Steve]

High-speed pass - 1909-style!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJErvYHZ0uk

[Jimbuna]

Harrier cockpit view carrier takeoff and landing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zce5B-ap-9U

[Platapus]

http://discuss.glasgowguide.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-1794-1237386009_thumb.jpg

Can you imagine explaining that to your insurance company? :o

[Jimbuna]

Can you imagine explaining that to your insurance company? :o

It was a big boy and he run away :o

[Oberon]

Some poached from the Flightsim forum.

Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbMm5ArrlQ

The Vulcan shows its moves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GPuTgcrA2Zs

Starting up the Spitfire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzsJBjbCyvM

The Art of the Kill. Less of an aircraft display, more of a combat tutorial, still good though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCFMX5z-ed4

Accidental Victor take-off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGjPu6DPzWU&feature=related

[Herr-Berbunch]

Bo-105 (this one is my aspiration in DCS and BF) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ZUXNeBoHo

Edit - I must advise caution when watching this video as your parents or significant other will think you're watching pron.

[Jimbuna]

EXTREME CH47 Chinook Pilot Landing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSKFSuHl9Wk

[Schroeder]

Bo-105 (this one is my aspiration in DCS and BF) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ZUXNeBoHo

Edit - I must advise caution when watching this video as your parents or significant other will think you're watching pron.
And that is nothing. The 105 can do loops, barrel rolls and what not. red Bulls has one and they use it for aerobatics. Definitely a sight to see.:yeah:

*Edit*
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbx5H5e9Es

[Oberon]

I remember seeing that video a while back, and I'm still as stunned by it now as I was then. What a chopper and what a pilot.
I must admit with DCS I'm not really a low level pilot in that result, I prefer to hide behind hills and trees, and then pop up and run like mad to the next hiding spot. Usually right next to a SAM site. :dead:

Now, flying fixed wing aircraft on the other hand....

[Tchocky]

I love messing about with the Huey at low level. Not that I don't hit the odd building or engage in a bit of lithobraking :)

[Jimbuna]

Top 10 Low Pass Flybys of All Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dr2ZB36p9Y