That was my unit. 2002-2004 I deployed to Iraq with LTC Schiller & 2/17th Cav in 2003

@LightsOut08

4 жыл бұрын

99-2009 I was his crew chief that deployment

Flying left seat with that 50 cal going to town was like Neal Peart playing the drums on my helmet using 2x4s.

@wurger13

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome quote! \mm/

They know the deal! I loved that quote! I was Condor 6 back then and worked with some of the best "Cowboys in the Sky." Be bold but not stupid!! Out Front!

@ericbarna2903

9 жыл бұрын

Boomer or Faulks?

@aircav06

9 жыл бұрын

Boomer! How's it going?

@LightsOut08

Жыл бұрын

@@ericbarna2903wassup brother!

@ericbarna2903

Жыл бұрын

@@LightsOut08 Hello my friend! How are you doing?

@LightsOut08

Жыл бұрын

@@ericbarna2903 wonderful brother

Really had to laugh @0:48 in the video when the reporter referred to the Apaches as "slow-moving", since the VNE on a Kiowa is only around 150 knots, while it's closer to 200 knots for an Apache. He then says the "fast and more maneuverable" Kiowas stayed in the fight. Well, it's a stretch to say the Kiowa is more maneuverable too -- about all you can say for sure is that it's smaller than the Apache ... and more prone to lose tail rotor authority. :-)) Love 2/17 Cav though -- best unit I EVER served in.

@danalewis2761

4 жыл бұрын

The Apaches moved slow over An Najaf and were waved off for the Kiowas. And I was there. And I am the reporter.

@danachernault84

2 жыл бұрын

Dana Lewis, you were sold a bill of goods. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 No way an OH58 is “fast and more maneuverable” than an Apache, all day every day. The OH58 was the LAST aircraft chosen for a transition out of flight school for a reason. Do your homework, sir. You need to understand the actual mission of the OH58 vs the Apache. They are *not* comparable. I don’t care if you ARE the reporter. You are still wrong. -Signed: Proud Grad of the US Army Aviation School, former UH-1H and CH-47D pilot.

@thecircusfreak5364

Жыл бұрын

@@danachernault84 Okay, we’re mincing words a bit here. Kiowa is smaller and is undeniably quicker and more agile than the Apache. Not as fast in the top end, but it is more nimble. It’s much lighter. That’s like saying the OH-6 is less maneuverable than the Apache. They’re built for different roles.

that aircraft is awsome. I earned my spurs. i remember a bullet going through the collective

@user-zm9cw5ew5w

Жыл бұрын

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The Apaches were grounded for part of this folks. Too expensive. Too noisy over urban areas. And the Kiowas flew on. My report here. And Schiller was awesome.

115 knots isn't all that slow my friend, espeically when you are 10 to 50 feet above the ground. Grant it they can't keep up with other empty aircraft but this is a scout helo. I could push my bird out and lift off w/ only me! Whereas the Apache must be towed out (with a tug or hummer) requiring at least a 3 man crew to ensure safety. When minutes count a scout is the best option followed by the heavier firepower as needed. There's more to war than witnessed in video games.

Lt Col Shiller, Lt Col Kilgore..... Seriously though, that is hella bad ass.

kiowa's are bad ass

damn, 2-17th cav e troop 2004 -2006 price , Neville, avela, Gaffney, delarose..... Neville 2-17 cav e troop CONGRADs, don't forget about me/us Neville bad boy of cav.

God bless the Kiowa

Does anyone know what Kiowa unit had the Call Sign, "Ghost Rider" back in 04 around Sadr City? Thanks

@stingercj7

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Fleming I may be wrong but I think that was the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment out of FT Polk then. I was in 2ACR in 03-04 in Baghdad (and other places) and our 4th squadron was OH58 -D air cav. Call sign sounds very familiar.

I was in Troop E, 303rd Cav and 1/68 attack helicopter unit ...Got my Hat lol

not certain about the Delta models loaded down w/ ammo (as far as possible to move w/ just one beefy person); the A/C models no sweat one man operation up to and including flight.

OIF 3 FOB McKenzie can anyone say who or what unit of kiowas that served there? During the KBR ambush, SFC Cashe MOH receapent, ordnance being dropped with our reservation theater of operation! 05-06.

"Out Front"!

Great leader I served under him, OIF 1

combat hours speak for themselves

How do you like your news ? Raw or cooked .

The Helicopter has replaced the Horse.

that was alpha troop aircraft. best crewchiefs ever

@LightsOut08

4 жыл бұрын

Thats cuz me and u were standing there while they were talkin fool lol

the more ammo the less fuel (meaning less range)... weight is the issue. Old school Cobra attack birds (what Apache's replaced) couldn't fly w/ a full loadout and full tank of fuel. It was a juggling act choosing range or firepower. More to flying than seen in a video game ;-)

Bravo troop 2/6 cav baby

How do they aim the machine guns and the missiles? Do they typically carry two rifles on the dashboard?

@BonnKialStevens

5 жыл бұрын

We did have what was called a PDU or Pilot Display Unit, but it was right in front of the right seater's face so we never flew with them. We would either use a grease pencil during our weapons checks and mark the wind-screen or, like me, find a bug splatter that was close and use it as a reticle.

all I had for ammo was a .45.

@peterm3964 dude, that's the XO 2nd in command, lol

this is toys, now the AH-54 is an total other story

hello

🏴‍☠️🇺🇲🦅🤠🤠🇺🇲🦅🏴‍☠️

they should have more rockets on the thing

I should of signed that extra money in Iraq when I was there.. I probably still be a CAV, and not dealing with these wanna bees

My fried you have no idea what you are talking about. Yes they have limited ammo but we are scouts not a conventional warfare asset. Tha Apache requires a massive ground crew to maintain as well (in comparison to the Kiowa's). I've never flown in the Delta models but the old school scouts did the job as intended. All the new tech just increased our capatibities. Now as far as the 58 instead of the Hughes 500...now that's crap and based on politics. Same engine in both but different airframe

good times lol

Yeah you say that while you are eating nacho's. But unfortunatly some one has to do it. You just drive your Hybrid to work and think it is all free. Freedom is not free some give all for you to live. SCOUTS OUT. UT.

Aw sweet! you can be in the 101st and be a pilot?! that really doesn't make sense.

@FuttBuckerson

3 жыл бұрын

They lost airborne status decades ago when they switch to helicopters. Someone in the division has to fly them

لقد قتلنا عدد كبير من الجنود الأمريكين ونحن فخورين بذلك

fort poke

I like how his boyfriend wears a stetson too . Kinda like I've always loved you , as they hit the ground and burst into flames from sea to shining sea

Anybody want to platyCowboys and Iraqis

Not only is the 58 a P.O.S. Compared to AH-64's, they hardly ever hit the shit they are shooting at, and are Winchester almost as soon as they pull the trigger!...They grit their teeth because their thinking "FUCK, I am going to be out of AMMO!"...Lets face the facts....their primary weapon system is their M-4's!

@williamlandry2451

7 жыл бұрын

Joshua Bennett your and idiot.... the Apache would fly for 4 hours and be down for 20.... that's the biggest waste of government money since the idea of AMERICA.....

Innocent my ass. Remember 9/11?

LTC Shiller? Please, I remember what a big deal he made when his bird got hit with a couple small arms. Real heroes Theodore "TUC' Church and Keith Heidtman. RIP brothers, see you at Fiddlers Green. Ghostriders!