Welcome home. The other day I was alerted to a C-130J declaring emergency (7700) in eastern Europe. Heart sank. I appreciate the role and safety challenges of what you all do in AMC -- not just driving delivery trucks.
Welcome home and thank you all for your Service & The Protection of our Country you are all Appreciated MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL and the Sacrafices made not go unnoticed
My kid just graduated HSU. It was always fun to see any activity from Dyess. The times we got a flyover at the football stadium was so awesome. Thanks for letting us ride along.
Called Dyess home from '77 -'81, Crew chief B-52 D. I had flying status so I got to sit the I.P. seat many times. Heck of a view. Thanks for posting. Great to see the old base again....
@@BR549a There was a sow farm just south of Base wasn't there? The aroma smelled like home to me, however, many a guy skipped chow when the winds were out of the south. If you were there during those years, then yes, you saw my plane fly over many times most likely.
@@BR549a On many of our flights we had to do low level approaches to target. Some of these took place over the great lakes. It was common when flying with one particular Capt. that my job was to assist in looking out for ships. We were so low that when spotted we had to pull up to avoid hitting them. I have pics taken of some of these runs. This same Capt. had a "talking to" one time when my plane (I was not aboard on this flight) came back with pine needles stuck in the lower part of the fuselage and engine nacelles...Fun times...
1. As a former USAF Radar Approach Controller I love watching your videos. 2. I was stationed at Forbes AFB, Topeka KS in 72 -73 when we closed the base. We were the 313th TAW with 2 Squadrons of 130's. The 67th and 68th TAS pulled regular rotations to Rhein Main AB, Germany and it was not unusual for one or two to fly home with one engine OTS. They were and are a remarkable ship. Kudos to you and all the aircrews and maint troops who keep'em flyin'! BTW, your videos of Thule are as close as I ever wanted to get to that base. I spent 1980 at King Salmon AFS, AK and that was all the remote I wanted. GOD Bless!
I had two assignments to Dyess AFB in Abilene TX, which was 3 years altogether. I was a crew chief on C-130Es at Dyess in the 348th TAS. I traveled with my aircraft every time it flew except for the local flights. Local flights departed and returned to Dyess. In the three years we only had two engines shut down. One was for a prop overspeed on #3, that no one else saw except the A/C Commander. It happened when Dyess was the closest place to land. It was signed off as could not duplicate. We left the next morning to complete our mission. The A/C Commander arrived at the air raft with a big smile on his face. The second engine shut down was also on #3 for low oil pressure. Which turned out to be an indicator problem. For the most part being stationed at Dyess was a fun and enjoyable experience. I also got more useful education in my 4 years in the Regular Air Force than 14 years of formal education which included two years of collage. Shortly after my discharge from the regular AF I joined the AF Reserves as a flight engineer on C-130s. I had planned to stay in long enough to get retirement. But they replaced the C-130s with A-7s. No flying position for me so I got out.
I was a C-130E pilot at Forbes 69-73 and furloughed when it closed (BTW it was 47th and 48th TAS). I remember a training flight for navigators over the gulf of Mexico when I lost all navaids (declared emergency). Only had whiskey compass, steam instruments (altimeter, airspeed), and a comm radio. Made it from the Gulf back to Topeka following city lights under the cloud cover. Used a CGA radar to penetrate cloud cover for landing. Could've been you doing a great job guiding us in. Crew was disappointed that we made it home. They were entertaining visions of a trip to New Orleans.
@@jwmantz Thanks for the correction, I have no idea where I came up with 67th and 68th, my bad. All the respect to you and the aircrews of the 313th TAW. Those were some good times as I recall the B-57 Canberra's and Sikhorsky Sky Cranes. That was whereI saw my first C-130 JATO launches. Talk about impressive. Anyway, again, TY for correcting me and it is great to hear from a fellow Forbes alumni. I don't remember who the Base Cmdr was but I'll never forget Col. Foss, Wing Cmdr. Quite a guy.
J William Mantz Did you ever do a bare base exercise in North Carolina? If so do you remember the name of the strip or what city it was near? I was based at Dyess on C-130Es. We staged out of Pope AFB to an airstrip that I think was still in North Carolina. If I remember correctly it was nothing but a 10,000 foot runway with a parallel taxi way. We dropped forward air traffic controller’s in to set up communications to clear us to land. My aircraft was flying 3 to 4 sorties a day. In a few days the bare base was a fully functioning base with ramps, fuel depot, tents for dormitories, operations, BX, even NCO and Officer’s clubs, etc, etc. After it was operational the fighters, F-4s and F-111s and other aircraft, came in for their rolls. After the fighters did there thing every thing was removed and even the dikes around the fuel storage was bulldozed down to flat ground. The only thing different from when the exercise first started was that instead of all green grass there was a lot of freshly graded dirt..
I attended HSU in Abilene from 65-69 and learned to fly at Butterfield Trail airport (which no longer exists). I remember seeing C-130's turning base. It's good to see that they are still there. Thanks for the video.
I was at Dyess 65-67 Loadmaster 347th TAS. Went out to a GA airport a few times with a instructor loadmaster who was building time to be a GA flight insructor. Not sure the name of the airport.
Great video. My dad was a 130 pilot there in the 773rd, he was Trail Blazer back when it was at Pope. Only thing I ever flew in the Air Force was a desk 🤣
It must be something else seeing you train a lot of pilots to fly the C-130. You probably lost count of how many you trained during your career. I would love to get a ride on one of those birds some day as my bucket list.
Always fun watching your flights. Would love to see additional camera views. I have a GoPro Hero 3 Black (2k) with a whole bunch of accessories that I do not use anymore. If you could use it all, i’m happy to send it to you. I’d love for it to go to good use. Lemme know!
Was stationed there 95-99....can't remember which squadron was which (Reach/Havoc). Enjoyed the pilots always willing to let us look around their planes.
The pilots are so relaxed & cool. And, young. Seeing white would make me crazy! They are incredibly well trained. Top Gun! You make me proud to be an American! 🇺🇸💕
I have been on many Herky birds travelling on MAC flights. Sometimes on a redeye I was the only passenger besides the cargo. They would let me sit in the cockpit on a fold out seat and hang out. MAC flights are unpredictable and not very luxurious, but they get you there and for free. I have been on litter flights that had 60 cots bolted to the walls. Slept the whole trip! Been on an engine out in a C-141 Starlifter once. Didn't even notice it and only when the loadmaster called it out did I become concerned. But we landed normal and no issues. But that's life in the Airforce!
Awesome! I live here in Abilene and work at the airport, and see lots of these military planes coming and going from here too! What's that all about? Anyways, cheers! 😁
When I was in high school, the Air Force recruiter told me I couldn't be a pilot after college because I didn't have 20-20 vision, so I put off college and joined as an enlisted man. I became a combat weapons instructor scoring bulls-eyes at 1000 yards with open sights. I became a private pilot after I got out of the Air Force and the flight school wanted to hire me as an instructor. Had to pass because by that time I was a sniper on the police department SWAT team. So much for Air Force vision requirements which shot down my life-long dream of becoming an Air Force pilot.
Noticed when you were talking to controllers, you're using a button on the center console. Isn't there usually a button on the yoke for that as well? Also, what was the warning as you guys were reversing the props?
There is a button in both places. I try to not use the yoke while the other pilots flying. Although the 135 only had it on the yoke so its a hard habit to break. It was actually a caution. The anti ice kicked on for some reason but couldnt get enough bleed air (idle/reverse on the ground). Not sure why it chose that moment to turn back on.
Abilene native here, nice footage, smooth landing too. Odd question, just curious, you're wearing fatigues (can't remember the new acronyms) instead of flightsuits. Are those not required in subsonic aircraft?
We are wearing Operational Combat Pattern (OCP) Nomex Flight Suits. The pockets and everything are very similar to the single piece green/tan flight suits except they are two piece. Home station, its up to the crew member if they want to wear one piece or two piece. I generally prefer two in piece. I enjoy taking the top off when its hot and it feels more utilitarian to me. But its all preference. I wear green on Fridays.
Asphalt is considered soft and flexible. Concrete is commonly used for touchdown and turn around zones to avoid disturbing/warping the surface under heavy load. But asphalt is cheaper and can be used more freely in areas of less stress.
@@terryboyer1342 "Abilene - A place I never wanted to see and can't wait to leave." -Jerry Seinfeld, performing live standup at the Abilene Civic Centre circa 2017
I live here in Abilene too! I see the planes flying all the time! ✈️✈️✈️
I live in Abilene and love watching all of their planes fly around.
Ditto. My dad flying the old H models is what brought me here in 1993 and I've never left. A plane can't fly by without me looking up at it.
exactly, i live right by dyess so theres never a day im not woken up by a plane
Thank you everyone for sharing.
Abilene its beautiful country TX.
😚🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸🇫🇷🗼🇺🇸🇫🇷🗼🇺🇸🤠😚👍
Hey, I'm the controller in the video. Welcome back DYS
As a kid that was born and raised in Abilene with the rest of my family still there, this makes me very proud. Thank you for your service.
We are in Abilene too! Thank you for sharing the video and Thank you for your sacrifice.
Love it! I could see my house! lol
Really appreciate seeing and hearing you guys! Welcome home!
Welcome home. The other day I was alerted to a C-130J declaring emergency (7700) in eastern Europe. Heart sank. I appreciate the role and safety challenges of what you all do in AMC -- not just driving delivery trucks.
Welcome home and thank you all for your Service & The Protection of our Country you are all Appreciated MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL and the Sacrafices made not go unnoticed
BO with 917th ARS 72-75. Thanks for the ride.
I grew up North of Merkel in the Dyess pattern. Loved to watch the B47's and B52's. Some flew with their drag chute out.
That’s awesome to see how it all works on the other end. I’m currently a 317 engines mechanic here at Dyess. Welcome back
Great video - thanks for sharing what you do! I’m right up the road in Breckenridge.
My kid just graduated HSU. It was always fun to see any activity from Dyess. The times we got a flyover at the football stadium was so awesome.
Thanks for letting us ride along.
Cool video, I'm one of the approach controllers at ABI, y'all have a much better view than we do.
Called Dyess home from '77 -'81, Crew chief B-52 D. I had flying status so I got to sit the I.P. seat many times. Heck of a view. Thanks for posting. Great to see the old base again....
@@BR549a There was a sow farm just south of Base wasn't there? The aroma smelled like home to me, however, many a guy skipped chow when the winds were out of the south. If you were there during those years, then yes, you saw my plane fly over many times most likely.
@@BR549a On many of our flights we had to do low level approaches to target. Some of these took place over the great lakes. It was common when flying with one particular Capt. that my job was to assist in looking out for ships. We were so low that when spotted we had to pull up to avoid hitting them. I have pics taken of some of these runs. This same Capt. had a "talking to" one time when my plane (I was not aboard on this flight) came back with pine needles stuck in the lower part of the fuselage and engine nacelles...Fun times...
I hear and see you guys flying over my house nearly every day. Interesting view from up there looking down here.
Wow I finally found a channel that's in Abilene this is so cool
1. As a former USAF Radar Approach Controller I love watching your videos. 2. I was stationed at Forbes AFB, Topeka KS in 72 -73 when we closed the base. We were the 313th TAW with 2 Squadrons of 130's. The 67th and 68th TAS pulled regular rotations to Rhein Main AB, Germany and it was not unusual for one or two to fly home with one engine OTS. They were and are a remarkable ship. Kudos to you and all the aircrews and maint troops who keep'em flyin'! BTW, your videos of Thule are as close as I ever wanted to get to that base. I spent 1980 at King Salmon AFS, AK and that was all the remote I wanted. GOD Bless!
I had two assignments to Dyess AFB in Abilene TX, which was 3 years altogether. I was a crew chief on C-130Es at Dyess in the 348th TAS. I traveled with my aircraft every time it flew except for the local flights. Local flights departed and returned to Dyess. In the three years we only had two engines shut down. One was for a prop overspeed on #3, that no one else saw except the A/C Commander. It happened when Dyess was the closest place to land. It was signed off as could not duplicate. We left the next morning to complete our mission. The A/C Commander arrived at the air raft with a big smile on his face. The second engine shut down was also on #3 for low oil pressure. Which turned out to be an indicator problem.
For the most part being stationed at Dyess was a fun and enjoyable experience. I also got more useful education in my 4 years in the Regular Air Force than 14 years of formal education which included two years of collage. Shortly after my discharge from the regular AF I joined the AF Reserves as a flight engineer on C-130s. I had planned to stay in long enough to get retirement. But they replaced the C-130s with A-7s. No flying position for me so I got out.
I was a C-130E pilot at Forbes 69-73 and furloughed when it closed (BTW it was 47th and 48th TAS). I remember a training flight for navigators over the gulf of Mexico when I lost all navaids (declared emergency). Only had whiskey compass, steam instruments (altimeter, airspeed), and a comm radio. Made it from the Gulf back to Topeka following city lights under the cloud cover. Used a CGA radar to penetrate cloud cover for landing. Could've been you doing a great job guiding us in. Crew was disappointed that we made it home. They were entertaining visions of a trip to New Orleans.
@@jwmantz Thanks for the correction, I have no idea where I came up with 67th and 68th, my bad. All the respect to you and the aircrews of the 313th TAW. Those were some good times as I recall the B-57 Canberra's and Sikhorsky Sky Cranes. That was whereI saw my first C-130 JATO launches. Talk about impressive. Anyway, again, TY for correcting me and it is great to hear from a fellow Forbes alumni. I don't remember who the Base Cmdr was but I'll never forget Col. Foss, Wing Cmdr. Quite a guy.
J William Mantz Did you ever do a bare base exercise in North Carolina? If so do you remember the name of the strip or what city it was near?
I was based at Dyess on C-130Es. We staged out of Pope AFB to an airstrip that I think was still in North Carolina. If I remember correctly it was nothing but a 10,000 foot runway with a parallel taxi way. We dropped forward air traffic controller’s in to set up communications to clear us to land.
My aircraft was flying 3 to 4 sorties a day. In a few days the bare base was a fully functioning base with ramps, fuel depot, tents for dormitories, operations, BX, even NCO and Officer’s clubs, etc, etc. After it was operational the fighters, F-4s and F-111s and other aircraft, came in for their rolls.
After the fighters did there thing every thing was removed and even the dikes around the fuel storage was bulldozed down to flat ground. The only thing different from when the exercise first started was that instead of all green grass there was a lot of freshly graded dirt..
Great video. Love to see these birds fly and grew up in Abilene. Living in Clyde these days. Or in aviation speak: ABI R-091 DME 19
They always fly over my house 🏠. Very cool.
You guys look familiar, might have seen you guys around dyess or Abilene a few times! Welcome home!
I attended HSU in Abilene from 65-69 and learned to fly at Butterfield Trail airport (which no longer exists). I remember seeing C-130's turning base. It's good to see that they are still there.
Thanks for the video.
I was at Dyess 65-67 Loadmaster 347th TAS. Went out to a GA airport a few times with a instructor loadmaster who was building time to be a GA flight insructor. Not sure the name of the airport.
That was really kool I live in Abilene it was easy to recognize the buildings on the base thanks for sharing
Got a couple more of us flying over downtown and such!
That was a cool trip to be a (viewing) part of. Thanks!
Great video…been awhile since I’ve been Flying ..miss that ding,ding….😊
Good evening to all from SE Louisiana 24 May 22.
My husband was a navigator on a C-130. In the AF for 22 years
Live in abilene and this is awesome to see in person for sure
Awesome, I love seeing the planes fly around Dyess. JUST missed my place in this video. I'm just off screen at about the 5:40 mark.
So quiet in cockpit…Welcome Home! 🍻
Awesome job getting her home. Stay focused. Be safe.
Awesome as always... Awaiting your next adventures!
love the vids ! ..... thks for sharing ....
Very nice.Hello from Hellas Athens.
Great video. My dad was a 130 pilot there in the 773rd, he was Trail Blazer back when it was at Pope. Only thing I ever flew in the Air Force was a desk 🤣
Good job guys! Great video as always.
It must be something else seeing you train a lot of pilots to fly the C-130.
You probably lost count of how many you trained during your career.
I would love to get a ride on one of those birds some day as my bucket list.
Great stuff, appreciate what you are doing and thanks for taking the time to share !
I spent 3 years on C-130 Es at Dyess AFB in the 348th TAS of the 516th TAW. About the last year in the 463rd TAW.
Really enjoy watching you instruct and share your knowledge. You do a good job mentoring young pilots.
didnt know my old LR roomate was FB famous! LFG Steve!
That's my girl. She is amazing
Always fun watching your flights. Would love to see additional camera views. I have a GoPro Hero 3 Black (2k) with a whole bunch of accessories that I do not use anymore. If you could use it all, i’m happy to send it to you. I’d love for it to go to good use.
Lemme know!
thanks for watching! angles are something i also feel i need to work on!
Nice self block
Sweet
Love our military!❤🇺🇸
Was stationed there 95-99....can't remember which squadron was which (Reach/Havoc). Enjoyed the pilots always willing to let us look around their planes.
The pilots are so relaxed & cool. And, young. Seeing white would make me crazy! They are incredibly well trained. Top Gun! You make me proud to be an American! 🇺🇸💕
Always find it amazing when pilots announce they have the field in sight, I’m asking myself ‘Where is it?’
GPS and HUD displays help point the way.
I have been on many Herky birds travelling on MAC flights. Sometimes on a redeye I was the only passenger besides the cargo. They would let me sit in the cockpit on a fold out seat and hang out. MAC flights are unpredictable and not very luxurious, but they get you there and for free. I have been on litter flights that had 60 cots bolted to the walls. Slept the whole trip! Been on an engine out in a C-141 Starlifter once. Didn't even notice it and only when the loadmaster called it out did I become concerned. But we landed normal and no issues. But that's life in the Airforce!
Nice
Load Clear 👍
39th TAS, KPOB, LM 88-91
I live near Hamlin where they turn around sometimes and we can see the pilot they are so low. I wonder if they ever recognize us in town
Awesome! I live here in Abilene and work at the airport, and see lots of these military planes coming and going from here too! What's that all about? Anyways, cheers! 😁
We fly in all the time for pattern work especially when the B1s are in the pattern at Dyess.
When I was in high school, the Air Force recruiter told me I couldn't be a pilot after college because I didn't have 20-20 vision, so I put off college and joined as an enlisted man. I became a combat weapons instructor scoring bulls-eyes at 1000 yards with open sights. I became a private pilot after I got out of the Air Force and the flight school wanted to hire me as an instructor. Had to pass because by that time I was a sniper on the police department SWAT team. So much for Air Force vision requirements which shot down my life-long dream of becoming an Air Force pilot.
Lets go Dyess AFB!
Welcome Home....the drought looks even worse from the air....Was there smoke from mesquite fire? so hazy.
This flight was a few months back before the fire.
Abilene is awesome 👌
Wondering why capt. is prefering David Clarke passives instead of Bose ANC ?
Probably just what he has
Yeah. Probably. Maybe batteries worn out🙂
This is the answer
Noticed when you were talking to controllers, you're using a button on the center console. Isn't there usually a button on the yoke for that as well?
Also, what was the warning as you guys were reversing the props?
There is a button in both places. I try to not use the yoke while the other pilots flying. Although the 135 only had it on the yoke so its a hard habit to break.
It was actually a caution. The anti ice kicked on for some reason but couldnt get enough bleed air (idle/reverse on the ground). Not sure why it chose that moment to turn back on.
Have really enjoyed the videos from this trip! How long was the trip in full?
Took us 4 days roundtrip.
Abilene native here, nice footage, smooth landing too.
Odd question, just curious, you're wearing fatigues (can't remember the new acronyms) instead of flightsuits. Are those not required in subsonic aircraft?
We are wearing Operational Combat Pattern (OCP) Nomex Flight Suits. The pockets and everything are very similar to the single piece green/tan flight suits except they are two piece. Home station, its up to the crew member if they want to wear one piece or two piece. I generally prefer two in piece. I enjoy taking the top off when its hot and it feels more utilitarian to me. But its all preference. I wear green on Fridays.
@@ReachAviation That's cool, like it.
I live 30 minutes away from Abiliene
You may get an ACAWS that says insufficient air and leave debrief before telling anyone why there was an A/I fail on approach.
I've been retired for a long time, but no more flight engineer?
Nope. The J went to a 3 person basic / 4 person tactical crew complement. The FADECs and mission computers handle much of the Nav and FE job loads.
@@ReachAviation Interesting. Thanks for the quick reply. Old MH-60G Flight Engineer here.
anyone know why the middle of some runways are black
Asphalt is considered soft and flexible. Concrete is commonly used for touchdown and turn around zones to avoid disturbing/warping the surface under heavy load. But asphalt is cheaper and can be used more freely in areas of less stress.
@@ReachAviation thanks i always wondered
The J responds so easy compared to the legacy birds…
Maybe you already answered before but do you fly the same C130-J for every mission or do they assign you different ones for each mission?
You take whichever tail is available and assigned by maintenance. We only have so many so you get to know the tails after a while.
@@ReachAviation Thanks 👍
I’m from Abilene
The hardest part about leaving Abilene is knowing you'll have to come back eventually. :(
Its not that bad! The grass is always greener where you water it.
@@ReachAviation True, true. All Abilene needs is water and good people. Then again, that's really all Hell needs. :(
Has been one of the driest summers...
We used to have a saying about the city where I was born and raised. ____ is a great place to be from.
@@terryboyer1342 "Abilene - A place I never wanted to see and can't wait to leave." -Jerry Seinfeld, performing live standup at the Abilene Civic Centre circa 2017
Herk AI system makes me want to cry. Find ice in Africa T Storm? Enjoy the driftdown to 14k. Thanks bleed air.
So true. Those Ocean Crossings are my biggest fear when it comes icing and fuel
Lol y the f did this come up on my feed aint nobody fing with impact
Abilene, Tx doesn't look very nice lol
I wasn't as excited to move here but in the end we really enjoyed it.