I've Waited My Whole Life For This Moment... My First HUEY Helicopter!
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I was a door gunner UH-1D helicopter in Vietnam with the 118th AHC . In 1970-71. I had over 650 combat fighting hours..You will love this bird..PS: UH1's did not have wire cutters on them in my time in Vietnam...I'm 73 now....and still going.
Thank you for you’re service
First off thank you for your service and growing up my father’s buddy Larry was also a door gunner in Vietnam and man the stories he had.
Welcome home
You're a living legend to this country we call America.. Thank you for your service.
My grandfather was in Vietnam war , army Purple Heart , med of honors and more but unfortunately he passed but love to hear this stuff thank you for your service and god bless
I was an ARMY Warrant Officer Aviator who flew 3,700 hours in the UH-1 A, B, C, D, H, and M models. This may have started as a UH-1D, but with the roof mounted Pitot tube, it was upgraded at some point. The UH-1D 62-12372 that I flew at times with the 1st CAV in Vietnam started life with a 44 foot rotor system and an L-5 engine. Blade extensions were glued on and a 24 inch fuselage plug was bolted to the fuselage. An L-7 engine was added for more performance in the hot, humid Central Highlands of South Vietnam. Later in 1966, they added an L-9 engine and by March, 1967, some of our birds had the L-11 engines. All 21 of the UH-1D's I flew in 1966-67 in Vietnam were flown by me as an Instructor Pilot (after rebuild) at Hunter AAF at Savannah Georgia. Many, complete with patched bullet holes. I spent more than 30 nights sleeping in the front seat of the UH-1D, with a ready, reactionary force near the HUEY so we could be airborne in less than one minute. Those were the days my friends, I thought they would never end, but I am glad they did.
Thx for your service and for your story Former USN AB 92-96
Maybe you knew my uncle Charlie Berryhill? When he retired he was the ranking CW 4 in the army.
Thank you for your service
God bless you Sir
Thank you for your service. The Vietnam war was a scariest war.
You wouldn’t believe how much I love this aircraft. Back in the early 70s the sound of the “thump thump thump of these guys coming in meant pure relief. You could count ‘em. Smoke out!!!! One by one, others circling, guns blazing, controlled chaos, safety. My wife of 44 years just doesn’t understand wtf I’m up to every time I look skyward at the sound of a chopper and can id most, but can pick a Huey immediately.
Thanks for saving her, enjoy. Many vets will probably hug you.
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I know there is a bunch of old infantry men that know the sound of 3 things between then anything, a Huey coming over a ridge, the humming of the engines on puff the magic dragon and the report of a AK47. My pops spent 2 tours in nam and 22½ in the army and another 17 years as a civil servant. The first two sounds are pleasant memories the last not so much!
@@jughead8988 please give your Pop a bear hug and a massive smile from me, he is a good man with a heart of gold. Be very proud of him. We went through hell, both abroad and in our home countries.
Welcome home. And thank you for all that you did.
@@PilotMcbride amen! He is my Superman. I hope my kids and grandkids look at me as half the man that he is. His return to the states after his first tour is why he volunteered to go back. A couple of years ago my step mother and sister entered him in a program that gives gifts to veterans. He was awarded a new Kimber pro carry TLE .45. he doesn't drive anymore so I took him to the gun shop to pick it up. On the way there I looked over and the toughest man I know was crying his eyes out. I ask him why and he said "it's been almost 60 years since he came home from Vietnam and this was the first time he felt appreciate for what he had done." It took a bunch of random guys from the Internet to finally truly welcome him home!
Just watched your video on my favorite the UH-1 Huey. Worked on them in the Army and those wire strike protection cutters SAVED MY LIFE in 1983. We struck 5 wires crossing a highway in Honduras, went down in a nearby field and did a controlled crash landing. Everyone walked away without a scratch. Known as the WISP system, I owe my life to it. Good luck with your Huey, I love that helicopter, still know my way around it like the back of my hand.
I'm a 70 yr old grandma now but back when I was 40 I got to ride in a Huey at an airshow. It was so thrilling, an experience I'll never forget. Congratulations on owning one.!
Based on armor seats and a few other things, it is obvious this helicopter previously belonged to the military. The particle separator(if original to the aircraft) would indicate an early D model, certainly not built in 1971. By that year, Bell was producing H models. The D model was a stretched version of the B model with the same T53-L11 engine. These were underpowered and in the high density altitude of Vietnam, with a full fuel load and a crew of four, it was not unusual to only be able to transport four American infantry troops. The first H model that I flew was in early 1970 and with the T53-L13 engine, the limitation was space rather than power. We could carry a whole lot of South Vietnamese ARVN troops and at least six US Army soldiers. The Huey is the “Gooney Bird”(C-47/DC-3) of helicopters and will be around for at least a century. Thanks for saving this one.
That system was an upgrade to the original design screens, its called an IPS, Improved particle separation system, works off the the bleed air line, left side of the T53-L13B turbine. I installed/upgraded those in UH-1H Hueys at Army Nat Guard Helo's in Missouri & Oklahoma.
My father was a huey mechanic in Vietnam from 63-66. He passed away from cancer in 2012. This brings my heart such happiness seeing this video and seeing your new Huey.
So sorry for your loss I am also a veteran myself God bless you brother
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Sorry for you lost. God bless your dad for putting boot to ass for my freedoms. My dad pulled 2 tours in nam.( 66-67 and 68-69) His first tour was with the 1st infantry division. There a chance that our dad's kicked ass together at some point. Without a doubt your dad kept a bird in the air to pull my dad out of a bad situation! Pops 2nd tour was with the 101st engineers. He like the idea of a 52 ton dozen tank wrapped around his head much more then a 2 pound steel pot!
*A Huey donor carcass just showed up in the parking lot next to The Hangar in Daleville, AL*
People don't understand how savage the Huey really is until they hear those massive dual blades beating their way through the air. ..womp womp womp womp womp womp. ..can't wait to watch the rebuild!
Crew chief on a Huey UH1H in VetNam 67/68 HHC 2nd BDE 1st Air Cav. Received 15 Air medals for flying combat missions in Nam. Nothing like a Huey with blades popping and the turbine eng whining. Can hear one coming from a mile out. If you ever get to an air show and they have Huey rides , go for it....😮 I've been up in a Huey 6 different times since coming home in 1968. Good luck with the Huey project .Enjoy 😅...
I was a Combat Engineer in the Marines, and out of all the helicopters I flew in, the Huey was my favorite. This was the 2010’s so I’m sure it’s called something else. Least favorite was the Blackhawk because those Army guys are sooo talented, each ride felt impossible, how did they do that!? And we were packed in so tight I don’t think I ever sat in a seat.
Its been 33 years since I was a US ARMY /National Guard pilot of a UH-1H. I have a cyclic that was chrome plated as my shifter knob in my Challenger and I have a complete tail rotor system hanging up on my shed at my inground pool. The area around my pool is called the "Officer's Club". each year I keep adding more and more helicopter stuff. I also have an OH-6 main rotor blade that I kept as a souvenir of my flying days. You are truly living my dream ! Fly safe and keep the greasy side down !
I spent 20 years in the oilfield offshore and rode hundreds of trips out and back in all along the Gulf coast. That distinct rotor pop is one you never forget. That is heaven to hear 300 miles out in open water for the ride home!
My father always told me stories of working on Huey’s in Vietnam 67/68.. I think he said he was a pc4 I might of got that wrong but he said he was basically the supervisor of his mechanic/maintenance unit. I wish he was still around to watch this video he always watched you guys on TV!
My dad spent his life chasing hueys around and keeping them airborne, cool to see someone else keeping them alive
25 years ago I used to work for helicopter company that did refurbishment of old Vietnam era Hueys, Kiowas and Cobra. After demilitarizing and updating with modern equipment, we sold to forest service, police and fire fighting agencies. Everyone of crew are vets. I was Marine vet and worked as avionics tech and installed all modern avionic systems. Was lot of fun refurbishing all those old helicopters and take it out for spin in Montana valleys. Cobra was so much fun flying low hugging the winding river.
Congratulations for getting your first huey helicopter👏👏👏
Huey's will always be rulers of the sky
I grew up in Orange County, CA just three miles from Lighter then Air Marine Base, during Vietnam War. We had Helicopters flying over are neighborhood continuously. They trained Helicopter pilots at that base. The thumping sound of Helicopters, was a noise we thought was just normal. Helicopters & airplanes have a place in my heart ❤.
I used to date a girl from Mission Viejo. Air shows at El Toro in the 90s were off the hook.
Congratulations on your new helicopter; I'm sure it will awesome when you're done building it the way you want and will be put to good use. I'm extremely glad to see you stopping in to help Andrew Flare; he's a great guy with a awesome TH-cam channel. He's a men that helped out others in his community doing all he could, put together a fund raiser all while his own place was severely damaged.
I love the Huey Helicopters. To this day, I still stop and look up at a helicopter when I hear the popping of the blades and it sends me right back to Vietnam. I served in Vietnam 69/70 up the rivers in the Brown Water Navy. On one mission in the river we were giving support for the Army. While laying down cover fire we ran out of ammunition. A Huey pilot radioed to us to get the hell out of there because the VC was running to the shoreline to open up on us. We were defensless. That pilot stood that helicopter on its nose and was pivoting around as the door gunner was laying down fire. We owe our lives to that pilot and door gunner. We never had a chance to meet them after the missions was over. I have a soft spot in my heart for the Huey. Someday I hope to be able to climb aboard a Huey and take a ride and sit where the door gunner was.
I love the Huey and I like the Blackhawk. But my favourite helicopter would have to be the Chinook. The unmistakable sound from miles away just gets me every time.
What about the sikorsky S-64?
Had one fly over me at about 50ft in an army training range.
Good old 47s!
I've looked down through the crane bay in a Chinook to see a Huey hanging on the hook.
the Chinook is awesome.. but the Blackhawk is my favorite of all time. only downside with helicopters like the Blackhawk it requires 2 pilots to fly but that's not really a problem when you have lots of pilot friends.
Those hard points on the side also are used for door gun mounts. That center strip between the front windows has a hacksaw blade embedded in it to keep it help cut the wire. it has a RTV material to protect it from the weather. It looks like an old army airplane with those armored seats Radar warning system mounts on the nose.
Congratulations Dave on your new baby, Huey helicopter. I have flown in helicopters, once in Maui and once in Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Best experiences ever. I Maui the pilot showed off his skills flyin over Molokai in deep canyons, with waterfalls. Jurassic park stuff. I am so glad that there's a channel I enjoy that highlights helicopters.
With the big engine you should have no power problems maxing out the cargo hook. there are many improved components available for that aircraft. Looking forward to watching your progress with the build process. I worked UH-1N helicopters in the Air Force in the 1970's. Air rescue detachment in Florida. Best of luck with the project.
You still haven't made it until you buy an Apache
Sea Stallion 5,000 HP. I believe that's where it's at. 😂
Best part should he ever get an apache y’all will just think of another aircraft that he doesn’t yet have 😂😂😂
@@owenbvieane7121 yeah a chinook
HHC 3/6 Cav Air Calvary!!!! It was amazing watching those apache ah64 in action
Exactly. With Hellfires and rockets.
Welcome to the club. I used to be a maintenance test pilot for the Huey and was taught by the best. I always enjoyed test flying a Huey since almost all Huey missions were flown with dual pilots. Test flights were mandated with minimum crew, which was single pilot. Just about all of our Hueys were older than the crewchiefs working on them. Good times.
Hay Mr. Werner, I was one of the last Huey Crew Chiefs to go through Fort Rucker. I flew a lot of left seat time with test pilots and the the chief pilot. It was a sad day when the last Huey went off to CCAD. the Army got rid of me when they got rid of the Huey.
Awesome!!! We are all excited along with you, I absolutely love the Huey!
Worked with a company that had a few of these and modded them up... the pilots say the BLR FastFin is one of the best mods next to the turbine and 212 rotorsystem.. the difference in tail authority is like a bus to a ferrari. Good luck!.. these are beautiful work horses... and NOT supposed to be hangar queens😉
congrats Dave ! can't wait to see the finished huey! awesome project!
These videos are sick, no scripts, no stupid sponsors, always something to learn by helping others. Great job guys ❤️
Flair is an awesome dude. Glad you came to his aid.
i can't wait to you guys' post next video watch you and flair for years
Those red doors remind me of ranger school, ! When I was at fort Benning GA, back in the early 80’s I took part in the largest ever training mission with Huey’s ever ,or ever done since..at least as far as ve been told ..it was so cool looking out the door,and seeing dozens and dozens of them all around each other as far as I could see across the tree tops, it was just nuts flying in at speed while watching and waiting to hear the jump master screaming go go go..and just free falling out ..
Congratulations Dave! Another dream come true Fortunate Son. That's my favorite helicopter of all time.
That's cool that y'all went to help Fiair. he has that MASSIVE excavator that Heavy D. will be right at home in, Flair's like me, he can drive it and move things around with it, but can't operate it very well, and removing that stuff off the vehicles/boats/SXS's and other things, in a timely manner with that equipment without causing more damage takes a bit of knowledge and experience. Can't wait to watch that video.
Awesome absolutely love the helicopter content
I went through Huey Crewchief/gunner school spring of '68. After 8 years I went to avionics tech. First year in combat was '70. Whenever I hear one it brings a lump to my throat. That bird is beautiful.
Why do I see you Heavy D getting a Chinook next. Nice helicopter bro.
Yeah, hahahaha
Love that you're helping Flair out!! Two of my favorite youtubers coming together
"That's what we do" May God bless you with whatever you need to keep helping those in need.
I like the look of the Huey. My favorite helicopter and the A-10.
I have a 76 y/o friend who flew Hueys in Vietnam. He tells wild and crazy tales. He is quite a character.
@56RobertG sure he isn't 73 😂
Any chance his name is Ken?
His name is James (Jimmy) and he is quite a character. He’s from central South Carolina, played football at South Carolina back in the day. Straight up one of the nicest people you’d ever met.
The first helicopter I ever rode in while in the Army was the UH-1D Huey. We did practice missions for nuclear biological and chemical haza testing while in full MOPP gear.
Do I get a flight in it for sending you the lead?!?
Nope
@@BakedPotato356😂
My father flew the huey back in the 70s and 80s. He was in a wire strike accident in Texas that ended up making those wire cutters mandatory on all military helicopters! I absolutely love the huey and would give anything to ride in one! Congratulations on your huge acquisition!
Don't forget the loudspeaker so you can play Charge Of The Valkyries, think Apocalypse Now.
I flew and wrenched on these aircrafts over 10 years ago and man do i miss it, whenever one flys over i go out of my way to see it! Love the sound of it coming in for a landing
That's an awesome find. I learned to "fly" a Huey in the Army and was booked. I was getting training and help from a pilot in my company when I was in Korea. A broken knee kept me out of flight school.
I was a powertrain mechanic in the Army I worked on many of these Ft Campbell and Korea, many tail numbers from Vietnam, just remember 150 Hours between phase maintenance not counting, repairs in-between, Get involved in breaking the Jesus Nut use your guns and a good breaker bar! Looking forward to this build Kurt SGT/E-5 US Army
Congratulations !!!! That Helicopter makes the Sounds of Freedom
A Vietnam Huey here in Australia was just recently put under full restoration! It was sitting on a pole out the front of a club
My dad was a gunner then crewchief on a uh-1c gunship with the 191st ahc in 68-69. He made it home, unfortunately gone now. When I was a kid we lived right next to an army training area call pinon canyon and the hueys would fly over and it would stop him dead in his tracks. His unit helped stop the attack on the embassy in saigon, and too many other missions to mention. He came home with 2 silver stars, 2 bronze stars, air medals He was a true warrior, and I miss him everyday. Always wanted to go up in a huey, to feel a tiny bit of what my dad felt. Someday.
Congrats on your huey👍
Cool helicopter. Loved the video. Kudos on your willingness to help the tornado victims.
My dad flew Huey’s for the army, such a beautiful aircraft , such a distinctive sound ❤
1:30 I’m glad he is excited. It sounds like it’s a great low hours aircraft. Seems like if he wants all the mods and change the engine with a more powerful one that the low hours is less helpful if a lot of stuff is getting upgraded replaced?
Glad to watch and be along for the ride just thought it was interesting
Worked on uh-1n never seen a single engine one. The Marine Corps still uses these but the uh-1y 4blade version super cool that you bought one
I got to ride in a huey when I was in the Army, in the mid 80's. I loved it.
I will remember that thumping sound you never forget for ‘Any Vietnam Vet’. I’m 76 yrs old served 1969 with 101st airborne 501st HHC.
High skids, fast fin tail, glass instrument panel. My favorite helicopter ever, very happy for you.
Dave you and your team help so many people on this planet just wanted to say congrats on your helicopter take care everyone helping people is the highest honor in my opinion
Flare rocks thanks for helping him out stand up man!! Next year's snowed In you should invite Flare and the boys they'd love it
Was in southern Michigan yesterday assisting with cleanup from the tornadoes we had there. The path is like a warzone. Thankfully the people I was helping were ok and their home was only partly damaged.
Congrats on the Huey! I flew 412’s which is the younger child of the Huey. Great aircraft
The things these aircraft were put through and able to achieve during Vietnam is actually quite amazing.
You are definitely living a dream, I flew Hueys, Hawks and Kingairs in the Army. Sometimes I pinch myself to see if this was a dream. I lived a dream career where all my flight training was paid by someone else.
You’re just like my brother his name was Dave too and he had expensive hobbies too. He was an aviation, mechanic and inspector. Unfortunately, we lost him back in 2011 in a plane crash in Matagorda Bay, South Texas. I caught the bug too, and was flying until I had five strokes, so no more. I have a 1960 Cessna 172C project plane I have finally come to the point I have to get rid of. I used to fly old Citabria Taildragger’s fun times. Now just a memory.
I was a Huey Crewchief on N models in the Marine Corps.
The 212 set up is nice but you're gonna be limited to 1290 shp at the transmission. It's nice to have 1800 shaft horsepower on the engine, but the 412 is better all the way around. it's a completely different transmission that will give you an 1800shp limit at the tranny. Two blades beat you to death over 120 kn. If you're gonna fly in section with that Blackhawk, you're gonna be frustrated with the speed of a two bladed system.
They don't carry external fuel tanks, they have auxiliary fuel bags in the cabin next to the transmission.
All that said you can get das mounts and cradles for .50 bmg pretty cheap.
It's a fun plane unless you have to fly with other aircraft. The cobras hated flying cas with us because they had to cruise at 120kts when capable of 150. As far as the ceiling, we ran out of Ng under 10k with 2100 lbs of gas and no pax.
Enjoy
The crew chiefs well is where you pointed out the small rings, is actually the lower mounts for the M60 machine gun(s). There's the same rings on the opposite door gunners well. On my first tour in Vietnam I was a CE, (crewing engineer,better known as the Crew Chief) on a D model slick, later upgraded to the H model. I was in an Air Cav troop in II corps, the central highlands, all of '70.
You guys helping Flair was awesome. Class acts all of you !!!!!!
I too love the look and sound of the Huey. Just seeing the look on Dave's face tells it's own story. Love to see it in action. Thanks from UK.
man i like these guys already. nothing like kentucky hospitality.
One of my favorite helicopters to fly in, I got a few rides with feet out on skid. Back when Blackhawks were known as and called crashhawks.
One of the the last UH-1's flying for the Army was at Redstone Army Arsenal and was transferred to IL. State Police a few years back.
That’s going to be a great helicopter for you. If you’re going to be doing lots of longline work with it. Look at the Transwest door and seat mod for it. We had them at my last work place and the crews loved them! Putting the 412 seats in them is also a great update for crew comfort.
I live near Springdale and actually saw them towing it right down 71 business a couple weeks ago!
Congrats on that dream bird...looking forward to seeing it restored and flying.
Seeing this video I knew what you were talking about but hearing you explain the name and integrity be hind it got me emotional because my grandpa was a screaming eagle him and his vet friends raised me and they would call me baby Huey only a few are left alive now but I'm sure if they seen me they would call me that to this day thank you... I've been a big fan since your reality show but this brought good tears to my face and I appreciate that healing process miss our old timers
Yea i listened to the radio warnings in Iowa, as i drove home from a veteran's event in Hoosier county Indiana.
Definitely a time to get a move on event.
Nothing like the sound of a Huey. Can’t wait to see the build and finally hear it airborne.
When i see this Huey i picture it flying over Vietnam with Run Through The Jungle song playing.. Can't wait to see this one flying again!
Partner.... your living my DREAM... I have been in 3 choppers. I checked out a school for flying them. Family came first so I could not take the time out for a school. I love them almost as much as you do. I greatly appreciate you sharing your passion with us.... Would love to be in your shoes!!
Back in my wildland Firefighting days... I flew in a few of them... what I remember most was the difference between a single turbine and a twin turbine... the single turbine we had to do circles to gain elevation... the twin turbine we just went straight up the mountain... oh, and the pilot had a sticker on the back of his helmet that read, "Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too!"
Dave, I love your channel, I love how you are so willing to help so many. I help a lot of people too whenever I can. I just love doing that. I also have a love for aviation and volunteer at a museum. I’m thinking about changing careers and becoming A&P mechanic. Thank you for being the person you are in this world. You are an inspiration to many.
There’s nothing like riding on the skids of a Huey, man I miss those days.👍🏻
This is an amazing helicopter and my favorite of all the helicopters I have flown. You are gonna love flying it. Just be careful not to run out of tail rotor effectiveness.
Definitely going to follow the Huey build
Huey was my first ride. Loved it. Nothing looks like or sounds like it. I've even fell asleep riding in it. You'll love it.
Damn, nice chopper there Heavy D! Tornadoes there was a thing I don’t like to mess with. Glad to see you guys down there doing your part as usual.
Awesome to see you with flair!! Two great guys!
you dont get much more iconic than the HUEY ...... the sound of the WHOP WHOP WHOP as the big rotor blades beat the air into submission .. such a classic chopper !! when i was in the army ( dessert shield and storm ) i got ride in a few huey's but they were replacing them with the blackhawk ... so huey rides were few and far between.... but i'll always have the memories of the sound and the feel of riding in a huey ! the blackhawk is a total different feeling but still fun !!!!!
Deberían incorporar un malacate tipo montacargas ,lindo bicho enorme !!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!
Wildfire Helitack guy here. Our agency flies Vietnam era hueys. Best job ever!
Actually, our Hueys are what you wanna do. ++ Designated with cobra engines, carbon fiber blades, Garmin glass cockpit, the works
Congratulations, Dave. So cool. Looking forward to watching the progress and seeing you fly it for the first time.
I was Infantry back in the mid 90’s, my favorite ride was always the Huey. I just loved the sound of hearing it in the distance approaching the LZ.
Back in the day (Viet Nam era) I was a 67N20I Huey crew chief / tech inspector. The D model had an L11 engine and the H model had an L 13 engine. We used to change the D models to an H model by changing the engine out to an L13. It was a bigger, more powerful engine.
I’d fly with you & for you as what you do, especially for Vets makes serving and understanding Ex Service personnel a whole new level of appreciation. I wanted to do that here but got no backing. No passion or understanding like you and the boys. Thanks Dave.
The First Helicopter I ever flew in was a UH-1D in 1964. A great start to a long history working on Helicopters.
Nothing beats the sound of a Huey
Good for you,#1 Helping out Flair, to me that's so Kewl. The Hughey, what could i say, i saw all i needed too in your eyes when you saw it. I had that same look when dad bought me a New Bicycle when i was 8 ? Great video, they are all good sir ty from SE Texas Bear 💯🙏
Dude! Good for you on getting this iconic bird. If I ever win the lottery, this is the only helicopter that I would ever buy and own.
HeavyD - the SOUND of the Huey ALONE is identifiable. Yes, the air craft is older than WE are.
That rhythmic pop from the rotors is undeniable!
That’s a very nice lookin chopper. Excited about all the upgrades planned! Thanks for awesome stuff! All the time!