KC-135 PILOT SHOWS OFF SKILL AND CONTROL • CLEARED FOR THE OPTION • BEST USAF PILOTS RAF MILDENHALL
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Ladies, gents and teddy bears, we get to see some awesome low approaches from various fighter jets, but there is something spectacular about low approaches when it comes to the big iron heavies. We have a series of low approaches from RAF Mildenhall from 2 KC-135’s. The control is phenomenal and really shows off how skilful these KC-135 pilots really are.
What does " Cleared For The Option" mean?
It means an ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch-and-go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full stop landing at the discretion of the pilot. It is normally used in training so that an instructor can evaluate a student's performance under changing situations.
What is a Low Approach?
It is a when an aircraft will approach the runway at a low altitude (minimum altitude specified by ATC) and will pass low and go around. It is sometimes referred to as a low pass, and is essentially a go-around manoeuvre following an approach. Instead of touching down, a pilot may wish to go-around without touching down in order to expedite a particular operation.
Why do aircraft carry out a Low Approach?
Well, practice makes perfect but can also burn fuel too. But, this manoeuvre can be useful in a hostile, combat or an emergency scenario such as an issue with the runway. Issues can include debris on the runway, a vehicle or aircraft on the runway or a pilot getting things wrong on landing. The low approach can then get the pilot to action the go around procedure and try again for a landing.
KC-135
The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refuelling capability for the US Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft such as the RAF's Rivet Joint. At RAF Mildenhall, it proudly serves with the 351st Air Refueling Squadron of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. It proudly shows off its famous 'Square D' on its tail, the only WWII tail marking still in service today
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KC and The Heavy Metal Band! It's great to see the action from RAF Mildenhall. The "heavies" just as important. Some skill to fly those beauties, amazing! Thanks Ted for the info too. Everyday a school day at TCS. ❤
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii oiii Margo thank you
watched P-3C's working the short pattern for touch and goes which is incredible.
Just watched this amazing footage of a KC135 doing low approaches...WOW WOWGreat skills on full display 👏👏👏👏👏
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oiii oiii Jimmy
Judging by the offset of the nose in relation to the center line I’d say there was a good crosswind. Tracking the extended center line in a crosswind is a challenge and is good training. Cheers from Washington DC!
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii oiiii it was a little choppy that day 🤙🏼 oiii oiii Washington DC 🤙🏼wharrrruuuupppp!
Great capture Ted & Nikos Something just so graceful about "the heavies". Love seeing them do this, such piloting skills!
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii Oii Colin thanks man
Wow! That's some seriously skilled flying. The legacy of the 100th Bomb Group is in good hands!
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul
These tanker approaches appeared to be what's called a Landing Attitude Demonstration. Done to teach newer pilots what it looks like to land on a different runway away from home.
@gimpsunlimited2505
3 ай бұрын
lightly kiss, add a touch of power, fly the jet, pull a little power, lightly kiss, add a little power, 2000’remaining, go around, check flaps to 20, confirm speed brakes, TRIM!, gear up.
@johnlobenberg475
3 ай бұрын
@@gimpsunlimited2505 exactly!!!
Just... WOW.... the skill to do that is next level.. absolutely Amazing..
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave
Wow. Precision handling and control. Top marks
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii oiii Lesley
The fighter jocks get all the attention but people forget there are so many highly talented and dedicated pilots that fly other planes like the tankers, cargo, recon and heavy bombers in the USAF.
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Awesome video there Mate love the KCs
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Ooiii oiiii
Thanks Nikos, stunning flying with wonderful lighting and video footage. All the best. Keith.
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii Oii thanks man
Wow, I am so happy I only live half an hour from mildenhall and lakenheath. Such a good plane spotting area
Fantastic bit of centre line tracking at low altitude and crosswind. Brilliant Ted.❤
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob
Wow! Amazing skill from the pilot and beautifully filmed. Never fully appreciated the heavies before joining the TCS. Love to watch and learn.
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oiii oiii Carole thank you very much. It is a different vibe and pace but when you see these heavies perform amazing agility it is breathtaking. Also they sound awesome too
Wow is an understatement
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Wow there’s some skills on show there…..stunning 🫡
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Proper skills there man
Sweet!!!
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oiii Oii Rich
That is some low flying skill along centre line of runway at less than 20ft? I'm guessing not just once neither. Nor was for a brief moment. That's was awesome. The sort of flying required in combat. Low and controlled. Sporned another classic quote of the day. 'Who needs ant Killar?' 'Get one of these' quotes and action under gorgeous skies.
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
So awesome right
woah, total control and they make it look so easy
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii Oii Babs
That pilot loves it
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Sure does
Wow
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Don't you point that KC135 at me! 🤣
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
lol 😂
Skim the rabbit amazing work by the pilot
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Amazing low passes 😮
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
We are so fortunate/blessed to have you as our guide/Captain with this and all your videos ! To you Sir and Claire and Ted THANK YOU !
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
Got to giggle - I remember the civilian version of that aircraft back in the 1970's when they had turbojet engines... you would not have been standing there... at least not without ear defenders on and even then it would have hurt!
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oohh yeah
That is some low flying skill along centre line of runway at less than 20ft? I'm guessing not just once neither. Nor was for a brief moment. That's was awesome. The sort of flying required in combat. Low and controlled. Sporned another classic quote of the day. 'Who needs ant Killar?' 'Get one of these' quotes and action under gorgeous skies.
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oiii Oii Dan 🤙🏼
@TedConingsby
3 ай бұрын
Oii oiii Ellesee 🤙🏼Ooohh yeah