From the rugged versatility of the C-17 Globemaster III to the daring atomic experiments of the NB-36H, this week we spotlight how the U.S. Air Force pushed the limits of logistics and technology.
We flew Hueys in instrument training and I flew several aircraft during my time in the Army. I flew CH-34s and the Bell 47 (OH-13) in Germany Vietnam was all Huey time. I did my rotary wing training in an OH-23D. I was dual rated and flew the Bird
Dog and Beaver. The Beaver (U-6) was my favorite fixed wing.
Beaver looks like a fun plane to fly and very short (and unimproved) field capable. You've flown some incredible aircraft, and I can imagine the stories you must have from your time flying - thank you for sharing!
I was a Huey pilot and transitioned into the Chinook. I did a turn around into the MOI program and was qualified as an instructor in the Chinook (CH-47). I was assigned as an instrument instructor at a base in Germany and never saw another CH-47! That’s the Army for you.
We flew Hueys in instrument training and I flew several aircraft during my time in the Army. I flew CH-34s and the Bell 47 (OH-13) in Germany Vietnam was all Huey time. I did my rotary wing training in an OH-23D. I was dual rated and flew the Bird
Dog and Beaver. The Beaver (U-6) was my favorite fixed wing.
Beaver looks like a fun plane to fly and very short (and unimproved) field capable. You've flown some incredible aircraft, and I can imagine the stories you must have from your time flying - thank you for sharing!
I was a Huey pilot and transitioned into the Chinook. I did a turn around into the MOI program and was qualified as an instructor in the Chinook (CH-47). I was assigned as an instrument instructor at a base in Germany and never saw another CH-47! That’s the Army for you.
Thanks for commenting! Sounds like the Army missed an opportunity there with your CH-47 qualifications as an instructor - what did you end up flying?