Did my instructor tour there in Kingsville in the T2C. Mostly a spin instructor. Really enjoyed giving back. Wish the T45 ejection seat limit wasn’t 6’2”. Unfortunately my son is 6’5”. I know he would have loved flying off the boat. Will just have to settle for the civilian side. Not real exciting in the airlines compared to tactical but I have to admit the pay was great
Hey, when did they get the covered parking? That would have been great back when I was a student - those cockpits get HOT in the summer with the canopy down and the AC barely works on the ground.
Loved seeing the ready room (I think that’s what it’s called where they get their gear?). Either way, I’d almost consider going through the Navy pipeline just because of this.
Interesting markings on the fuselage. Navy on the LHS and Marines on the RHS. So, is this a Navy or Marines training aircraft and is the trainee from the Navy or Marines?
Torch134 Who woulda thunk it! Many good memories from that ramp, the old white hangar and the F-9J with VT-21. Where have all the years gone to? It’s a vastly different Navy but I’ll always be a sailor. Thanks for the update!
@@krisherrera9834 That's not what my Navy instructor pilot said. They probably didn't show it all but didn't check: -pitot tube -movement of brakes -tip tanks connection -didn't even bother to lift the fuselage's panels. OR maybe they just do it different now " There are old pilots. There are bold. pilots. But there are not many of both".
@@michaelhickey8868 I know this is an old comment, but they cut out 95% of the walk around. On the T45 you don’t look into many panels No tip tanks The pitot tube is a part of the checklist The breaks are checked as you first start rolling, though I don’t notice any brake tap here.
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I really enjoyed seeing this part of where the pilot starts.
Naval Aviation at its best! Jets! Props! Helios.
I truly miss the time. I spent doing that job.
And over two years later VNAO releases the T45 in DCS World flight simulator. Thanks TH-cam algorithm....
Glad to see my hard work paying off.
Even training pilots are incredible and awsome!
Make sure you record your hours in FIST. Kingsville was a hoot , as was the CQ det., The Big Easy
Did my instructor tour there in Kingsville in the T2C. Mostly a spin instructor. Really enjoyed giving back. Wish the T45 ejection seat limit wasn’t 6’2”. Unfortunately my son is 6’5”. I know he would have loved flying off the boat. Will just have to settle for the civilian side. Not real exciting in the airlines compared to tactical but I have to admit the pay was great
I like this vintage symbols on the Navy plane.
You can tell who the student is and the FI just by the walk
Can be used as lite attack aircraft also. In foreign service
Say what you like about the state of Britain's military compared to America but we sure do design some gorgeous aircraft!
Hey, when did they get the covered parking? That would have been great back when I was a student - those cockpits get HOT in the summer with the canopy down and the AC barely works on the ground.
worked in Kingsville 03-04 and again 06-07 worked on 289.......
I work there now, in phase (100). 289 just left our hanger yesterday.
Awesome 👌
Loved seeing the ready room (I think that’s what it’s called where they get their gear?). Either way, I’d almost consider going through the Navy pipeline just because of this.
Its called a Paraloft, its where gear is stored such as G suit, helmet, survival vest etc. Its also where pilots suit up before they walk to the jet.
Thanks gents for your service! Is that training base San Antonio or kingsville TX? I’m just curious.
Interesting markings on the fuselage. Navy on the LHS and Marines on the RHS.
So, is this a Navy or Marines training aircraft and is the trainee from the Navy or Marines?
All the training aircraft are owned by the Navy, but the instructors and students are a mix of Navy and Marine Corps.
@@Torch134 Thanks man. Learnt something today. Merry Christmas to you.
I did not see a "woof" test - do they still do the woof test?
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Such a pretty a/c, now sadly out of production after such a run......My Dad helped build them in England......
No military uniform for ground personnel?
They are contractor personnel. Civilians
@@Torch134 thank you.
I did see that.
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Who's the dude in the blue T? Civilian? God, I hope effing not. When I plane captained on this same ramp in 1966, I was a Navy AA in dungarees.
Joel Genung yes, civilian. And they did a great job. Too expensive to have that many active duty Navy PCs.
Torch134 Who woulda thunk it! Many good memories from that ramp, the old white hangar and the F-9J with VT-21. Where have all the years gone to? It’s a vastly different Navy but I’ll always be a sailor. Thanks for the update!
I know what those were Primo Coast Guard to USA 465 Kansas City Missouri and I'm back out
Civilian ground crew on a naval air station ?
The new military
Bidens cut backs . now have to employ more expensive civilians for the same job
@@robertmuller3145 hmmm, I am not american, but the video is 4 yo, and I am pretty sure Biden was not president by that time...
@@jefflarcher5627 your right but retard Biden and socialist friends are trying to break up U.S.A. starting with the military
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Yikes would not want to be an instructor to a newbie
They’re predictable and mostly make the same mistakes. They’re also pretty sharp to get to this stage.
That certainly wasn't much of a preflight
it isn't much of a jet
@@krisherrera9834 That's not what my Navy instructor pilot said.
They probably didn't show it all but didn't check:
-pitot tube
-movement of brakes
-tip tanks connection
-didn't even bother to lift the fuselage's panels.
OR maybe they just do it different now
" There are old pilots. There are bold. pilots. But there are not many of both".
@@michaelhickey8868 I know this is an old comment, but they cut out 95% of the walk around.
On the T45 you don’t look into many panels
No tip tanks
The pitot tube is a part of the checklist
The breaks are checked as you first start rolling, though I don’t notice any brake tap here.
Is that a civilian crew chief? That offends me.
its a $40 an hour for being a pc now, some guys have been working there since 1987, its a good job but the area sucks
@@krisherrera9834 Actually, i take back my statement, though you are correct about the area. Thanks.
It’s like that for Air Force training bases too. I worked on T-6 and T-38 as a contractor and most if not all of the contractors are vets.