I'm sure there are many stories of how crew coordination saved many a mishap. We were climbing out on a routine refueling mission (KC-135A) and were directed by departure to level off at some altitude below 10,000 feet (I don't remember the altitude). We leveled off and as I often did sitting behind the co-pilot, I glanced at the airspeed. The airspeed indicator read 150 knots. I called to the pilot to check the airspeed to which he replied, Roger, 250 knots. At that time I said, "Pilot, Nav, look at the _ _ _ _ airspeed." To that he replied, "OH _ _ _ _."....and pushed up the throttles. Fortunately, we were light-weight so no harm no foul. LOL....now. Always fun.....at least most of the time. The best job I ever had!!
It is nice that you put this video out. After viewing the previous videos; taxi, takeoff, and cell join up, a few years ago, it is nice to see how this mission ended.
❤❤❤ We ALL have a mission (or five) like that in our memories. Excellent crew coordination AND speaking up saves lives.
I'm sure there are many stories of how crew coordination saved many a mishap. We were climbing out on a routine refueling mission (KC-135A) and were directed by departure to level off at some altitude below 10,000 feet (I don't remember the altitude). We leveled off and as I often did sitting behind the co-pilot, I glanced at the airspeed. The airspeed indicator read 150 knots. I called to the pilot to check the airspeed to which he replied, Roger, 250 knots. At that time I said, "Pilot, Nav, look at the _ _ _ _ airspeed." To that he replied, "OH _ _ _ _."....and pushed up the throttles. Fortunately, we were light-weight so no harm no foul. LOL....now. Always fun.....at least most of the time. The best job I ever had!!
Oopsie... only off by 100 knots.
Burl passed away yesterday. My condolences to his family.
Burl, do you remember what the call-signs were when we were at Wurtsmith?...... was it COHO for the 52's and HURON for the 135's?
Brings back many memories. Thank you, Anthony. I salute you.
Michael Ceballos thank you for your service. Those were the days.
We live and die by a solid crew.
I concur.
It is nice that you put this video out. After viewing the previous videos; taxi, takeoff, and cell join up, a few years ago, it is nice to see how this mission ended.
keith moore thank you. We had a great crew; a bit relaxed on the way back to base.