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@themontagemaker9728

Ай бұрын

I'm really interested in trying to be an airforce pilot but I can't put my parents through having another kid in the military.

I flew for 6 years in the air force as a loadmaster. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen in regards to showing a full mission from first getting your equipment from AFE, going to the Crew Briefing, stepping to the aircraft, even seeing a little Maintenace out there and showing the different aspects of flying from low level to a Halo jump all with comms and nice commentary. AMAZING!!

@SamEckholm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ronaldrice2936

Жыл бұрын

Agreed ,it was Tight from, start to finish 💯👍🇺🇲✌️

@qboy3021

Жыл бұрын

That maintainer was me 😂

@crewchief5144

Жыл бұрын

I'm a retired MV-22 Crewchief and that's better mission package footage than anything I've seen put out for us. It's always so poorly edited and shows the same stuff over and over. Great vid.

@wonderz_808

7 ай бұрын

i hope to get loadmaster in the airforce when and if i join

Continuing on the Special forces theme and doing a video with the 160th SOAR (Night Stalkers) would be epic. The Little Bird is such a cool helicopter.

@Mavsin5

Жыл бұрын

Keysysuwgwwv🎉😂😂❤😅🎉😮🎉😅❤😊

@geigerscounters23

Жыл бұрын

I think the Ah-6J is one of if not the best helicopter, small to fit in tight spaces, fast, highly maneuverable, and can be fitted with Miniguns, ATGMS and rocket pods. Super cool little helicopter

@abunchofiguanaswithinterne2186

Жыл бұрын

I dont know if he does videos with army though

@eddiethatsaboutit966

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying

@robberes6799

Жыл бұрын

I loved doing Little Birds on MC-130H Combat Talon IIs! Had a few kick ass missions with the 160th, and they could always hit the drouge on TAR, unlike the CV-22s😂

My condolences to the 3 marines killed today here in Australia. I saw this aircraft last week at the Gold Coast Air Show. 100s thousands of people watch their performance.

@n3v3rforgott3n9

8 ай бұрын

Sad reality of military aviation. You can only learn from the incidents and try to not let them repeat.

@gameelthesecond1218

6 ай бұрын

hate to say this but another one went down in japan and we lost a Marine (1/8)

@n3v3rforgott3n9

6 ай бұрын

@@gameelthesecond1218 Do you track each and every Black Hawk crash as well?

@sydwelglobal1439

6 ай бұрын

Another group just died in Japanese waters

@n3v3rforgott3n9

6 ай бұрын

@@sydwelglobal1439 still statistically safer than the majority of aircraft the navy flies.

I’m a Crew Chief at Cannon, special thanks to our Maintainers for keeping these incredible machines flying! ;) Definitely not an easy task, trust me :)

@clemson1013

Жыл бұрын

thanks to y’all for keeping the lost dangerous air craft flying. these things are dangerous as shit

@richardrose9943

Жыл бұрын

Wrong

@foxtrotflies

Жыл бұрын

@@clemson1013 lawn darts

@Primedprepper

6 ай бұрын

@@clemson1013guess you was right!!!

Damm...I'm 62 years old but after watching your video I'm ready to enlist! Great Job Sam and to all your air crew mates that made it happen🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Are you married ??😮

So stoked to see this come out! This one and the new helicopter one have been my favorite so far.

@SamEckholm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@NormalPrussia

4 ай бұрын

​@@SamEckholm did you try to make a video about a warship

Quite possibly the most fun I've ever had filming a video. What should I film next?

@swastikarya941

Жыл бұрын

Ah 64 Apache

@hyperion-0148

Жыл бұрын

C-17 Globemaster III

@anayadeely5630

Жыл бұрын

do you fly?

@Endumattis

Жыл бұрын

Black/pave hawk :)

@pyeitme508

Жыл бұрын

Wow

I remember when this thing debuted and everyone said how ugly and stupid it was. I've loved it from the very start. It's so unique, and extremely overpowered to be able to get in and out FAST and easy. Nape of the Earth flying looks like a ton of fun, but spectating and doing. Amazing opportunity. Thanks for taking us along. My favorite photos from troops on deployment are almost always the ones out the side or back of aircraft. That tail spot would be so cool to just chill in and watch the landscapes go by.

@Salmon_Toastie

Жыл бұрын

It looks so sci fi and cool as well.

@Simbor-rh1dj

9 ай бұрын

It’s ugly and dangerous. A few died in Australia today.

@meteorknight999

6 ай бұрын

Its stupid and ppl died in japan today

I was your crew chief that day, that’s me at 6:00 pushing the fire bottle and doing the preflight walk around, my parents were super proud to see me in the video

@SamEckholm

Жыл бұрын

No way! Glad this video made it to you. Appreciate you helping launch us out. 🙌🏼

I was a crewchief on ospreys for 4 years. I still dream about flying, comms, and all the cool stuff I did. sweet video man.

Incredible as always. Great support of the United States Air Force - and an excellent tribute to all of the hard work and training.Thank you Sam!

I’m a machinist and have manufactured components for the Osprey. It’s easily the hardest components I’ve even made in my life. What an incredible piece of equipment though. 😊

@rajuaditya1914

Жыл бұрын

Nicee! Which all parts?

@pappaflammyboi5799

Жыл бұрын

Hardly the easiest, or easily the hardest? That's what she said.

@WalrusWinking

10 ай бұрын

I made and inspected the armor panels for the V-22 and other helicopters the amount of work that goes into every little part is insane.

@tylerslepicka156

7 ай бұрын

@@WalrusWinkingwhy not mount the engines in the fuselage and run shafts to the wing tip props , instead of having all that engine weight way out on the end of the wing

First knew about this aircraft back in 2007 when the first Transformers movie came out and was amazed by how cool it looked! Now looking at the entire operation from this video is just so cool!

I have always been so fascinated by this incredible flying machine it’s truly amazing ! Thanks for putting this together for us Sam.

@paulschab8152

Жыл бұрын

It's killed a lot of soldiers...

@lukereyes6266

Жыл бұрын

@@paulschab8152 so have a lot of things, gonna keep complaining?

@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe

Жыл бұрын

@@lukereyes6266 It's not really complaining, the Osprey is really the most unreliable and dangerous rotary the military has in service.

@lukereyes6266

Жыл бұрын

@@NotJustAnotherAverageJoe then why is it still used💀💀💀

@crewchief5144

Жыл бұрын

@@lukereyes6266 Because it's actually very reliable and the training of personnel and manufacturing of replacement parts has caught up to the technology. Don't believe the media hype from 20 years ago. It's not as nice as the CH-53K but it's still the best at it's mission roles.

Buddy is flying the Avenger 💀💀💀

I was lucky enough to get a short ride-along in the back of one of HMX-1's Ospreys after one of their changes of command, was an absolute blast. Seeing the earth rapidly zoom out from the bay door when the pilot pulled the stick back and punched it was like nothing else. Great video, thanks for reminding me of the experience.

This looks like an awesome plane and this should be an EPIC VIDEO SAM! I cannot wait to see it! 👍✈️😎

Amazing video as always. Hearing you talk about the wind from the Osprey reminded me of the wind from a MH-60 Jayhawk. It also produces hurricane force winds and when you are floating in the water it can be overwhelming.

When the Osprey was first being flown and wasn't really known about yet I was lucky enough to be at Amarillo,TX Airport and see them! It was a sound I had never heard and so unique, I knew it had to be something special. When they came around the hangers onto the taxiway, I was awestruck! What an amazing Aircraft and definitely was happy to be able to see this marvel take off and land...

I managed to squeeze it in on a break. Great video as always. Bravi to you, the film crew, the flight crews, and the special forces involved in this undertaking. I pray we never need them, but am certainly happy to have them at the ready these days.

@SamEckholm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Incredible video! Thank you for taking us behind the scenes!

Another amazing video. I really enjoy these and it always looks like you are having an amazing time doing what you love. Keep up the good work

I was part of some of the first USMC Osprey operations in 2009 in Afghanistan... I think those larger rotors result in less violent downwash... we had big boys with full armor and ammo get fully chucked into the air while holding an M240... You got it pretty easy from what I saw- you sayed feed on ground.

Oh my gosh! I was waiting for this video for so long!!! Thank you Sam Eckholm!

Always fantastic content from you. Thank you for your dedication to excellent work!

Oh my gosh , what an experience for me -- that Osprey is really unbelievable -- That trip was so amazing for me . Thanks Sam .

Dude that was an amazing video. Loved everything about the Osprey. Such an incredible machine. Fan from Cincinnati.

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 😮

Bruh that is the coolest experience one can have. Spending the day hanging out with the pilots & Special Ops and firing a 50 Cal. from a freaking plane.........dang !

This is an amazing look into the Osprey, thank you for this amazing coverage!

When I was in the AF many moons ago, I was an aerial gunner on the Pave Low (and transitioned to the Pave Hawk after the 53 was retired). When I was at Hurlburt and they were bringing these CV-22s in, first time ever in service...must have been 2005 or 2006...I got a chance to ride one. It was terrifying during certain phases of flight. I remember thinking it seemed super unstable, which was odd, because helicopters, which is what I was used to, are inherently unstable. Understand, that's not an indictment of the aircraft. At that time, there weren't many pilots with a substantial number of hours under their belt on the Osprey. It was mostly simulator time. They had installed sims at Hurlburt way before they brought the actual birds in. But there were things the simulators couldn't replicate as well back then. So a lot of things were learned on the job behind the stick of the actual aircraft in those days as pilots (who had transitioned in from other types) got a feel for the difference between the Osprey and more conventional aircraft. It's really cool to see how far the program has come.

Amazing video, Sam. Beautiful aircraft, high- paced environment, professionals at their finest. I actually love everything about the Osprey so this footage was a royal treat for my Osprey - craving eyes!!!!. Osprey, the Huey of the 21st Century!!!.

@txtworld

Жыл бұрын

The Army's recently chosen our 21st century Huey. It's the Osprey's little brother - the Bell V-280 Valor

@savage_boi_2356

10 ай бұрын

El😊

@savage_boi_2356

10 ай бұрын

@@txtworldyuhhuhh

this is AMAZING thank you so much for giving us this kind of view!!

Great video Sam. Professional. It took a long time to develop the Osprey but it is a crucial piece of equipment for special forces, special ops, rangers and seals as well as medevac. When seconds matter in any situation this is one thing that can get the specialized staff members to the spot in a hurry to get the job done. It filled a huge void in our military's weakness.

@txtworld

Жыл бұрын

You're spot on. That's why the Army's chosen the Osprey's little brother - the Bell V-280 Valor

29 November, 2023. As of now 4 Ospreys crashed in a years time.each has had fatalities. Norway, Arizona, Australia and now Japan. Eye witness account of the latest Japan crash saw it coming down in flames.

I saw the Osprey irl years ago, and omg it's big! I'll never forget such a view of being so up close to this beautiful aircraft

I just caught some pictures of one yesterday, really amazing aircraft.

Bro I love that this video releases on my birthday

Sam is the type of guy to have a banger vid every vid

I've just started flying the MV-22 in Microsoft Flightsim and it's a bit of a beast to get the hang of. The hardest part is slowing the damn thing down, it's so fast compared to a standard helo and learning when to transition is going to take practice. It's quite a machine.

Amazing video, Sam. Beautiful aircraft, high- paced environment, professionals at their finest. I actually love everything about the Osprey so this footage was a royal treat for my Osprey - craving eyes!!!!. Osprey...

This was incredible, KZread content at its absolute best, thanks for bringing such great videos.

The V-22 is an absolute amazing feat of engineering. So much went into it its design and it's an impressive machine.

@mobilerepairsolutionsllc

6 ай бұрын

It's a death trap

Excellent video. Really inspiring, don’t stop making videos.

WOW the best CV-22 video ever. Since the CV-22 was conceived, I always loved this aircraft. Excellent video keep up the good work.

Sam, thanks for making this video. It gives us a glimpse of what our son is doing as he is currently training to fly the Osprey. So impressed. Great job!

that synced clap at 1:11 to 1:14 is crazy

Awesome video as always! Great work!

This channel deserves more recognition

Tiltrotors and VTOLs are my favorite types of aircraft. No doubt about it.

So stoked to see this channel grow, great job.,.

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Yeppers

Thank you so much for these videos!

Another great video with amazing cinematography

Sam, you are a rockstar! Thank you for sharing the great footage and knowledge!

That looks like so much fun. Great video

I am happy for you, Sam, getting this chance for a ride on such a giant aircraft ! And Thanks to all the guys, who let you `in` :)

Great job Sam - this was 🔥🔥🔥 on every level!!! The USAF needs to give you your own MOS - F22X Video AWESOMEness Officer !!!!

I've always loved the ospreys. The giant propellers are just so damn cool in flight.

@ISuckATdemmons

5 ай бұрын

in being a death trap?

Wow! Amazing! The closest I've gotten to even being close to one of these is seeing one flying over my house.

That sound . Amazing!!

Your a talented young man. Keep up the good work. My nephew is a retired Air Force photog and I just picked up the bug this past year myself. Shot my first Air Show featuring the Thunderbirdsa few months ago in Augusta, GA. I have a few shots I am really proud of and a bunch in the recycle bin. Hope to do it again sometime. Love your vids

Incredible footage Sam no one else could’ve done it better👍🏻🇺🇸

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Yep

This guy lived my DREAM!!!

Props to the cameraman on creative mode flying to capture those shots

Remember seeing one here in northern ireland back in 2016.

This looks like an awesome VTOL can't wait to see the video!!!!!

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Where ya from ??🥸

Very informative and cool footage!

INSANE! Awesome video!

Love the narration on this one!

A video I’ve always wanted :)

This was sick man!! So cool.

Excellent video, Sam! Congratulations on your experience and praise for your production.

Look forward to all the videos, Sam!

Cool to support these as AIS, thanks for making a vid at the base!

Honestly the CV-22 is one of the most fascinating aircraft to me, and my absolute favorite non-supersonic aircraft of all time.

These were my all-time favorite means of travel when I was in the Corps.

Man collabed with the air force. But only has around 350 k subs. And I can already tell by the intro that this guy deserves way more subs.

This is sure to be a really great video. As usual, I will have to catch it later. I wish there was a way to do multiple premieres, kind of like East and West coast movie premieres.

Fantastic machine, mad props

Love these videos!

Yess, you are best Sam👍👍👍 Arto from Finland

Honestly, I’m still astounded that the Osprey exists. It isn’t just something in a video game. It’s actually real. It’s actually used. It’s so cool.

Wow, this is really like the Pelican from Halo

Such awesome content!

This is going to be a banger!

this is epic. absolutely epic that you were able to get to them to agree to a video

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

David

HI SAM YOU GOT A GREAT JOB!!!! AND FUN AND LEARNING .. IN THE 70S WE ONLY HAD THE C-47S , C123, AND AUH1 MEDI -VAC. ,,GREEN GIANT OR HUEYS ,, I THOUGHT THEY WERE GREAT !! I HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD!!! NOW THE FUTURE HAS IT... THANKS,, KEEP FLYING SAVE..

Awesome video again Sam.

Great viewing, thanks Sam

Just found your channel & I gotta say you have one of the coolest jobs. Mad jealous

Can you do a combat search and rescue unit next? Sick vid!

@LauRoot892

Жыл бұрын

Yay 😂

Daaammmnn those blades were so near to cockpit 😱😱

Absolutely amazing!

One of the Most favorite aircraft ❤

I wish my country has that vehicles... Thank you sir sam

I only recently got obsessed with the V22. First Tom Stanton's video, then this. Great timing.

I'm old school Air Force... Back in the eighties we had a saying about Army and Marine jumpers. "Why would someone jump out of a perfectly good aircraft?" My how times have changed! I've got to add too that you have guts young man! I have no fear of flying because I'm from a flying family - but I don't like the Osprey. Awesome video. Thanks for posting.

This is the most badass looking aircraft. Looks way better in the helicopter formation tbh.

Awesomeeeeeee the quality of this video is amazing

@SamEckholm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The Marines, from New River, run night low levels over my house, which is always loud but awesome.