The Huey had two blades because it was a teetering rotor system. A second set could have been mounted, but there was no point since two did the job and the extra mechanism would have reduced reliability and increased even routine maintenance time. The Blackhawk needed more lift and was fitted with an articulated rotor system (each blade could move independently), which reduced the challenges associated with stacking teetering rotor attachments.
I am now 70, had fixed wing private, never converted, but flew left seat a few times Bell 204, UH-1 and twin turbines, our company owned, building power lines. Health, and eye site got my licenses 25 years ago. MISS THOSE DAYS
WOW! This video brings back some fond memories. I used to love it when the aircraft transitioned through that "ETL shudder" and the ride suddenly becomes so much smoother and quieter. WORWAC 80-39
I was going to say this looks almost like a Ft Rucker syllabus. They did a pretty good job. The only video Ive seen where the crew actually wraps the throttle closed to split the needles.
After a good number of flights in a UH1-D, just the sound of one starting up gets me anxious to fly in one again! The only thing missing is the feel ot the frame moving side to side as the rotors start to spin!
@Blacksheep61 Pulling the collective up increases pitch (collectively) to the main rotor blades. It doesn't increase rotor RPM. If anything it decreases engine and rotor RPM. In this type of aircraft those decreases are offset by a governor automatically adjusting fuel flow to maintain a constant RPM. I never flew a twin engine Huey, but I suspect that what you think is a 2nd twist grip (the indented gear-like shape) is in fact the device used to increase or decrease friction to the collective.
Blades are generally independent replacement items. The entire rotor system is "balanced" and 'tracked' to ensure a smooth ride via several adjustments, to include adding weight to a blade, adjusting trim tabs, adjusting the pitch relative to the mast, and adjusting a lead-lag linkage
You can tell from the start procedure they were trained at Ft Rucker, US Army flight school. They did skip some important steps. Use of check list and Hover Power Check - just to name a few.
Pilot in right seat seems busy checking things. Basically just turn battery on, starter/generator to start, fuel on, set throttle to idle, pull starter trigger, release trigger at 40% N1. It's running. I always thought it was designed by geniuses to be flown by your basic Army pilot. That would be me.
The way it works, is that the pilot (on the right) has the cyclic and collective, and the pedals. Cyclic stick in the center, which controls the main rotor, and the collective is that lever on his left which is next to the seat. The collective has the throttle on the lever as two twist grips which control fuel flow (seen at 0:42). You pull the entire collective up toward you to increase Nr (rotor speed) and ascend. The engine start switch is on the collective panel (his thumb is on it at 0:33).
I went in one as a toddler I remember getting into one in a car park and sitting on the floor looking down out the glass bottom at how quickly the city ended and became green fields. 15 minutes we landed back in the car park. That was 33 years ago in a SuperValu carpark in Dublin. I've been in helicopters probably about 3 times since but was never as magical as that time.
Good summary, but on this model huey there is only one throttle twist grip since it is a single engine aircraft. Also the starter switch is on the bottom of the collective just above the twist grip. It is a trigger pulled by the index finger.
One pilot can, but the Navy usually requires that a pilot qualified in any helicopter is in the left seat, and can navigate, perform commications, and double check everything the pilot does.
The Marine Corps still uses the UH-1 only they are now onto the Yankee version. The UH-1Y. I believe some Army units still use them for Medivacs as well in the CONUS only though.
@Blacksheep61 No sweat. It's been a long time since I flew a Huey (C&D Models). The start up procedures are a distant memory,, but I have remembered most of the control layouts and flight dynamics. Besides, if you're Navy or Marines, you get allowances for slow thinking. ;-) If you've served, or are serving, my best wishes and thanks. AND, Go Army, Beat Navy. :-)
This pilot seems to have a lot going on in the cockpit during the start process. I fly 212's and we can usually be up and running (save for the daily after start checks) within approximately 2 minutes. I noticed that the pilot in this video sure seems to have his hands in motion very frequently and is all over the place flipping switches, but, perhaps the Japanese flight checklists are different from the ones in the USA. Any information would be helpful. A nice video to be sure!
Something I noticed and wondered about, from what I could see on the tachometer , when he exercised the governor it looked like he didn't return NR to 100%, he left it just above the green RPM range at around 105-107%. Is it normal to takeoff at more than 100% NR, and if so why? Or was I looking at it wrong? And another question, do UH-1 pilots reduce NR at high cruise speeds to reduce advancing tip speed so it doesn't approach super sonic? I know some newer aircraft with FADEC's employ automatic NR reduction for high speed cruise to reduce advancing tip speed and retreating blade drag.
@choprjock Yeah, I've learned that since I made the comment. The NATOPS which I read was for the UH-1N, but I know the twist grips adjust fuel flow to either engine to control Nr.
Gives pilots bragging rights---until someone points out that most of them have to do with radios and lights. There are only half a dozen dealing with really important things like fuel cutoff, generator operation, rpm limiter, and such.
1- Anti collision light - On 2- AC Power - AC Phase 3- DC Power - ESS Buss 4- Main Generator - On, close cover 5- Battery - On 6- Audio Alarm (Low RPM) Off 7- Fuel - On 8- Hyd Toggle switch - Up and On 9- Force Trim switch - Up and On 10- CHIP DET Toggle [Tail, Dwn - XMSN, Up] 11- Throttle roll to off return to 1/4-1/2 of full 12- Press and Hold Starter until 40% N1 - Idle up to full 13- Starter to Stby Gen - Down 14- Inverter to Main 15- Radar Altimeter Power On, Low set dial until number displays in Gauge 16- Sync Compass - set Heading if needed... Done in 60 Secs... 17- Do but not really necessary... DC Power Dial to Main GEN Crew Chief 7/17th Air Cav Vietnam , as best I remember. Oh, check all circuit breakers in panel overhead....LOL
@choprjock Lol actually I made that comment before I had ever flown an aircraft in my life. I was going strictly from reading the flight manual of a school instructor, and I'm going through commissioning training and flight school now. And as a matter of fact, I am Navy, so go Navy, beat Army ;) Thank you for what you've done, soldier.
Strange startup procedure, many power cutoffs... tubine exhaust temperature alarm lights on gauge around 3:44 when he powers off again. I can´t understand why he does that continously, those turbines are so delicate to that sudden changes.
No chopper in existence today sounds as good as these did. Iconic. Great video too.
The increase of rpm at about 1:43... I always got goosebumps when the turbine reached that pitch.
This is the best sound ever. Sitting in the left cranking this puppy up. The feeling of pulling pitch can't be beat.
The Huey had two blades because it was a teetering rotor system. A second set could have been mounted, but there was no point since two did the job and the extra mechanism would have reduced reliability and increased even routine maintenance time. The Blackhawk needed more lift and was fitted with an articulated rotor system (each blade could move independently), which reduced the challenges associated with stacking teetering rotor attachments.
But it lost that cool blade flap sound when coming in fast...
Quite possibly the BEST clip of the Huey yet - fantastic sound! She's a beaut and will remain an all time favourite!
must be awesome to fly a bird like the huey
You haven't seen nothing you should research the Blackhawk helicopter.
I am now 70, had fixed wing private, never converted, but flew left seat a few times Bell 204, UH-1 and twin turbines, our company owned, building power lines. Health, and eye site got my licenses 25 years ago. MISS THOSE DAYS
I like the roaring start at 0:52 :)
Me too,,love the horizon indicator rolling as well lol..
I know people love airplane startups, but helicopters are amazing because you get the turbine startup, and then you get the whoosh of the rotor
WOW! This video brings back some fond memories. I used to love it when the aircraft transitioned through that "ETL shudder" and the ride suddenly becomes so much smoother and quieter.
WORWAC 80-39
I was going to say this looks almost like a Ft Rucker syllabus. They did a pretty good job. The only video Ive seen where the crew actually wraps the throttle closed to split the needles.
Love the sound of the engine 👍
Thanks for the pics of this flying legend!
どのヘリよりもどの固定翼機よりもUH1の始動音がかっこいい
to ride in one of these would be PURE Motivation on my part, exactly what I need right now
After a good number of flights in a UH1-D, just the sound of one starting up gets me anxious to fly in one again! The only thing missing is the feel ot the frame moving side to side as the rotors start to spin!
A thousand moving parts rotating rapidly around an oil leak waiting for metal fatigue to set in
Beautiful sound!
@Blacksheep61 Pulling the collective up increases pitch (collectively) to the main rotor blades. It doesn't increase rotor RPM. If anything it decreases engine and rotor RPM. In this type of aircraft those decreases are offset by a governor automatically adjusting fuel flow to maintain a constant RPM. I never flew a twin engine Huey, but I suspect that what you think is a 2nd twist grip (the indented gear-like shape) is in fact the device used to increase or decrease friction to the collective.
Thank’s for posting ,l reminded of flying operation during Vietnam war 1972 .(215 squadron vnaf .)
nice vintage panel ! love this turbine sound !
かっこぇぇ～
エンジン音もステキｗ
Blades are generally independent replacement items. The entire rotor system is "balanced" and 'tracked' to ensure a smooth ride via several adjustments, to include adding weight to a blade, adjusting trim tabs, adjusting the pitch relative to the mast, and adjusting a lead-lag linkage
Awesome. Thank you for sharing this!!
love the clicks of the switches
Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing this experience with us! Cheers.
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Really? I thought a single pilot could fly these things.
Certainly gives you a new appreciation for the pilots and chopper!
You can tell from the start procedure they were trained at Ft Rucker, US Army flight school. They did skip some important steps. Use of check list and Hover Power Check
- just to name a few.
Whawww! such awesome machine! awesome way of steering/control!!!!!!
Hell yeah! Love that sound.
Pilot in right seat seems busy checking things.
Basically just turn battery on, starter/generator to start, fuel on, set throttle to idle, pull starter trigger, release trigger at 40% N1. It's running.
I always thought it was designed by geniuses to be flown by your basic Army pilot. That would be me.
They didn't flip enough switches and press enough buttons if you ask me.
Lol.
It simple to start. Just flip a couple of switch.
No kidding. I think it was for the camera, or the hottie holding it!!
The way it works, is that the pilot (on the right) has the cyclic and collective, and the pedals. Cyclic stick in the center, which controls the main rotor, and the collective is that lever on his left which is next to the seat. The collective has the throttle on the lever as two twist grips which control fuel flow (seen at 0:42). You pull the entire collective up toward you to increase Nr (rotor speed) and ascend. The engine start switch is on the collective panel (his thumb is on it at 0:33).
start the video and open ac/dc thunderstuck in the background
I've flown twice in a helicopter when I was a teenager. Brother and I both. Would happily go back up in one if given the opportunity.
Cool video.
I went in one as a toddler I remember getting into one in a car park and sitting on the floor looking down out the glass bottom at how quickly the city ended and became green fields. 15 minutes we landed back in the car park. That was 33 years ago in a SuperValu carpark in Dublin. I've been in helicopters probably about 3 times since but was never as magical as that time.
Good summary, but on this model huey there is only one throttle twist grip since it is a single engine aircraft. Also the starter switch is on the bottom of the collective just above the twist grip. It is a trigger pulled by the index finger.
El sonido de la turbina en el segundo 51 es uno de los sonidos más impresionantes que he vivido.
So great this Video!
Rotor sound. . great
UH-1 Long live the king!
乗ってみたいわ〜😱✨💕
お勤めご苦労様です🙇🏻♂️✨💕😊
自衛隊の体験搭乗でした
One pilot can, but the Navy usually requires that a pilot qualified in any helicopter is in the left seat, and can navigate, perform commications, and double check everything the pilot does.
That pilot has been around the huey block a number of times.
Epic!
Sure does!
Is this bill Yost from 80-6/80-17?, Possibly 80-39?
Christopher Lewis 80-39.
Some people have all the fun.
The Marine Corps still uses the UH-1 only they are now onto the Yankee version. The UH-1Y. I believe some Army units still use them for Medivacs as well in the CONUS only though.
BELLISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!!
I can feel im in the cabin on the hele, just great.
Low RPM audio turned off? Low RPM alarm should go off in the beginning.
214 big lifter...now that's a sexy unit
Muy buenos estos pilotos...Los felicito desde la Rep. Dominicana.
航空服がまだ迷彩仕様じゃない時だ懐かしい
@Blacksheep61 No sweat. It's been a long time since I flew a Huey (C&D Models). The start up procedures are a distant memory,, but I have remembered most of the control layouts and flight dynamics. Besides, if you're Navy or Marines, you get allowances for slow thinking. ;-) If you've served, or are serving, my best wishes and thanks. AND, Go Army, Beat Navy. :-)
nice vintage panel !
Damn they are growing in numbers... Look 9!!!
Without a doubt brother.
This pilot seems to have a lot going on in the cockpit during the start process.
I fly 212's and we can usually be up and running (save for the daily after start checks)
within approximately 2 minutes. I noticed that the pilot in this video sure seems to have his hands in motion very frequently and is all over the place flipping switches, but, perhaps the Japanese flight checklists are different from the ones in the USA. Any information would be helpful. A nice video to be sure!
We used to play "Paint it Black" from the Rolling Stones over the speakers...confuses the fuck out of the VC
excellent vid!
I miss flying. Just Robbies, a squirrel and a BK117 but god would I have loved to fly a huey!
+CliffordSGM had a good time too in these flying machines, really hoping I can get back into the cockpit! Flying greetings from Zurich Switzerland!
DCS world in VR if you can't in real life. Still pretty amazing
Something I noticed and wondered about, from what I could see on the tachometer , when he exercised the governor it looked like he didn't return NR to 100%, he left it just above the green RPM range at around 105-107%. Is it normal to takeoff at more than 100% NR, and if so why? Or was I looking at it wrong? And another question, do UH-1 pilots reduce NR at high cruise speeds to reduce advancing tip speed so it doesn't approach super sonic? I know some newer aircraft with FADEC's employ automatic NR reduction for high speed cruise to reduce advancing tip speed and retreating blade drag.
Thanx for sharing :)
El sonido de la turbina en el segundo 57 es uno de los sonidos más impresionantes que he vivido.
was that thing out of balance? or perhaps the tiniest amount of collective on? seemed like a violent start-up
dudes a studednt pilot on a 1st flight, props to him.
Only bad thing is that this video wasn't long enough. I was just getting into the flying scenes when it ended.
Nice video!! thanks for share!!
@choprjock Yeah, I've learned that since I made the comment. The NATOPS which I read was for the UH-1N, but I know the twist grips adjust fuel flow to either engine to control Nr.
@ .18, sounds like he says, "Fifty cents" :) Great video by the way.
Very good
I want one, way too cool!
いい音だァァァァ
i wonder if the ground crew did a salute... I tried to peer over my laptop to see.
Japanese aviators wearing white gloves just seems to fit their meta, I don’t know why.
god i miss these
Gives pilots bragging rights---until someone points out that most of them have to do with radios and lights. There are only half a dozen dealing with really important things like fuel cutoff, generator operation, rpm limiter, and such.
I am curious if there are odd numbered blades like 3, 5 or 7 bladed helicopters.
500 часов на вертолете такой полет ощущаю!!!
Why I did not see the pilot's hand rotating the throttle at the moment of light-off during startup??...
Le bruit de ouf!
nice video
Best job in the world
Lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:06 Checking the oil lol. I just loove the sound of the Huey..
unreal lov it!
AT the start it sounds like the "wave engine turbine" in Yamato (space version)
Musica para mis oidos
best heli ever invented,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
1- Anti collision light - On
2- AC Power - AC Phase
3- DC Power - ESS Buss
4- Main Generator - On, close cover
5- Battery - On
6- Audio Alarm (Low RPM) Off
7- Fuel - On
8- Hyd Toggle switch - Up and On
9- Force Trim switch - Up and On
10- CHIP DET Toggle [Tail, Dwn - XMSN, Up]
11- Throttle roll to off return to 1/4-1/2 of full
12- Press and Hold Starter until 40% N1 - Idle up to full
13- Starter to Stby Gen - Down
14- Inverter to Main
15- Radar Altimeter Power On, Low set dial until number displays in Gauge
16- Sync Compass - set Heading if needed... Done in 60 Secs...
17- Do but not really necessary... DC Power Dial to Main GEN
Crew Chief 7/17th Air Cav Vietnam , as best I remember. Oh, check all circuit breakers in panel overhead....LOL
Busy Hands.... Just gets on with it.
Nice
Run Charlie!
Well...of course pilots know the procedures, but they always refer to checklist. Thats why they have it. Precision is everything. :-)
@choprjock Lol actually I made that comment before I had ever flown an aircraft in my life. I was going strictly from reading the flight manual of a school instructor, and I'm going through commissioning training and flight school now. And as a matter of fact, I am Navy, so go Navy, beat Army ;) Thank you for what you've done, soldier.
@DannyDad208 good job mate. always dreamed of flying something. i still have time to achieve it.
Did you achieve your dream yet?
Japanese self defense force is awsome!
おお！！空自のか！？
エンジンスタートの時は振動がきていますか？？
あと、右側のパイロットの左手でもっているのは
スロットルだと思いますが、クルクルまわしているのは
なんですか？？
Is that the same huey used in the VIETNAM WAR?
Strange startup procedure, many power cutoffs... tubine exhaust temperature alarm lights on gauge around 3:44 when he powers off again. I can´t understand why he does that continously, those turbines are so delicate to that sudden changes.