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Old Gray Mare

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Here are some videos captured from Microsoft's Flight simulator 10(?). I don't remember laughing this hard since I saw Arsenic and Old Lace for the the first time. With this simulator players can be either the tower or a plane. - OGM

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"I'M AIR FORCE ONE!" - Trolling in Flight Sim X (Night Mission CHAOS)
Published on Mar 4, 2017

I spawn in a random FSX multiplayer session and immediately identify myself as Air Force One. After receiving some questionable instructions from ATC, I assert my presidential authority by squawking 7500 (hijacking my own plane) and then demanding that all aircraft clear the runway. I end up botching the approach twice, but a little slew mode fixes that. Thanks for watching!
link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfY5eL6xT6M

GLIDER Pilot Declares EMERGENCY! (Trolling in Flight Sim X Multiplayer)
Published on Jan 26, 2017

I join a random multiplayer session in Flight Simulator X (Steam Edition) in a DG Flugzeugbau glider as callsign "ACEFIGHTER" and declare an emergency shortly after spawning in the air. Rather than cooperating with me, some other pilots in the session decide to get snippy at which point the tower controller announces "every man for himself" and the session turns into a sh*tshow. Thanks for watching! (More below)
Link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iStNUqEQNU
 
Vtshooter

Vtshooter

Veteran Member
Holy crap, these are hilarious! Unfortunately, there are more videos by the same pilot, which will steal a large portion of my day, if I'm not careful. Thank you!
 
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Old Gray Mare

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This is not from Airforceproud95 but some of our pilots may enjoy. Hint: Nadia is an ATP and an aerobatic pilot. She is also when not dressed incognito as a nerd, in the vernacular: Hot! ;) - OGM

Female Pilot Surprises Flight Instructor - Maxmantv
maxman.tv
Published on Aug 22, 2017

This time we took the prank to the skies! We teamed up with Nadia Marcinko and the people at Warwings to prank a flight instructor in Palm Springs California. Watch what happens when Nadia goes undercover as a nerd and pretending to be clueless.

Link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJNs6L-fbH8
 
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Old Gray Mare

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This seemed like the appropriate place to post this. - OGM

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Southern Air ~Ray Stevens/Jerry Clower/Minnie Pearl

Scharpy1
Published on Oct 7, 2016
Been visualizing this since 1986. Entertainment Greats Ray Stevens, Jerry Clower, and Minnie Pearl. Plus a few shots of the Ford Trimotor constructed of corrugated aluminum alloy and produced from the late 20s' to early 30s'. 199 were built and about 8 are still airworthy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZJt8UrJLk
 
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Old Gray Mare

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EAA at Oshkosh think this is live from the tower. Just heard something about a; "tail dragger to get off the run way?". A war bird just landed, had to do a fly by to prevent a mid air. It's a little busy today. They are lined up real close for landing. That ATC may have an ulcer before the weeks over. A few here may wish they were camped out under a wing. Enjoy - OGM

EAA Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9D-HpzJrNVP1n_NS6hhRTw

EAA Airventure Oshkosh Live Radar and ATC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GvHKTYZ7pc
 
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Old Gray Mare

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They just cut the live feed. In the last batch of planes to land were 3 P 51's coming in one after another followed by 4 old birds that landed in formation. Sigh...
 
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Old Gray Mare

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Check out the passenger's expression as this police office addresses them as if he were a pilot doing preflight announcements. Who says police today don't have a sense of humor?

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If Cops Talked Like Pilots

Mike The Cop
Published on Jan 11, 2018
What if cops talked to people in the backs of their cars like a pilot does the passengers in planes? I call this the “cop captain” and put a few I’ve done together in this compilation! ENJOY!

Link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NofR8X_Zab4

runtime 1:35
 
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Old Gray Mare

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Articles of War

Daniel Kanemoto
Published on Sep 27, 2010
"One of the most epic short films ever animated entirely by a single person, and the best 12 minutes you'll spend online today."

- Brian K. Vaughan, UNDER THE DOME, LOST, Saga, Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina

A World War II pilot makes a surprising confession during his final flight above the deadly heart of Fortress Europe.

link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcHNjzD18to

Run time 12:03
 
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Old Gray Mare

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The SR-71 "Buzzing the tower" story you probably never heard before

TAOFLEDERMAUS
Published on Sep 10, 2018
SR-71 Pilot Maury Rosenberg talks about the one time he decided to request a "fly-by" over the Sacramento airport on his way returning to Beale AFB- where he was going to land. The request was eagerly approved by air tower crew, and wanted them to fly "down the ramp" (much closer to the tower and other buildings)

link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTJYNq4GQAE

run time: 5:30
 
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Old Gray Mare

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My Dad belonged to the CAP. He flew search and rescue missions off the New Jersey coast. The single engine puddle hoppers he flew probably had a lot more to do with the search than the rescue. I've fuzzy childhood memories of an airplane he and friends restored and maintained for the CAP. Memories of their headquarters, a building with worn square tiled floors, the strong smell of air plane dope and an old tail dragger he proudly showed off to his daughter.

IMHO the Civil Air Patrol is history that deserves to be remembered.

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Sub Chasers of the Civil Air Patrol

The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Published on Feb 22, 2019
The Civil Air patrol was created on the verge of the Second World War, and provided a valuable contribution to the war effort.

An original version of this episode was created for History Guy patrons on Patreon. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider a subscription. www.patreon.com/thehistoryguy

This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.

This episode deals with violent historical events. All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.

More information on the history of the Civil Air Patrol:
http://history.cap.gov/

Details regarding all those lost serving with the Civil Air Patrol:
http://history.cap.gov/files/original...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkzkcia-7lc

Run time 12:11
 
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Old Gray Mare

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A Tactical Piper Cub

I would have though 6 WWII era bazookas attached to the struts would have ripped the wings off. The first plane I ever flew in was a J-3 Cub. - OGM

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"Bazooka Charlie" - Piper Cub Tank Buster

Mark Felton Productions
Published on Feb 17, 2019
The crazy story of "The Mad Major", his bazooka-armed Grasshopper spotter plane "Rosie the Rocketer", and his missions to destroy German tanks in France in 1944.

Link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyhkTbA6p4Q

Run time: 5:01
 
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Old Gray Mare

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Posted for those youngsters who may not have heard the story and for the oldsters who enjoy the retelling. Knowing how to use a compass correctly can be important... or not. ;) - OGM

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Wrong Way Corrigan

The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Published on Apr 5, 2019

When he landed in Dublin, Ireland on July 18, 1938, Douglas Corrigan joined the ranks of only a handful of fliers who had made a non-stop solo transatlantic crossing by air. The only problem was, he was supposed to be going to California.

This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.

All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.

link to source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjEvTc6qyb8

Run time 11:02
 
Terriannie

Terriannie

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Thank you OGM from an outsider who has ZERO experience of piloting, both in real time and simulator! I'm enjoying all of them, most thoroughly!!!
 
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Old Gray Mare

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Though this might be a good place for this. Young guy builds a RC plane using KFC buckets for wings to demonstrate magnus effect.

RC KFC bucket aeroplane (magnus effect)

PeterSripol
Published on Apr 3, 2017
hey guys! well you requested it and here it is!!!!! The magnus force (effect) KFC bucket aeroplane. not sure why I chose KFC buckets though... they make poor rotating flettner wings!

link to source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6geOms33Dk&t=955s

run time: 18:02
 
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WWII planes, pilots warm up for Friday flight over National Mall
Neal Augenstein | @AugensteinWTOP
September 24, 2020, 3:35 PM

WWII planes culpeper
World War II airplanes at Culpeper Airport, preparing to participate in Friday’s Arsenal of Democracy Flyover of the nation’s capital. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)
The growls and whines of World War II-era planes were loud and the flying precise as dozens of planes ranging in size from one-seaters to a restored DC-3 airliner Miss Virginia did a dress rehearsal for Friday’s Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

At about 11:30 a.m. Friday, the planes will fly in highly restricted airspace, crossing the Capital Beltway near the American Legion Bridge, heading down the Potomac River, toward the National Mall.

High above Independence Avenue from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol, the planes will fly in historical formations past the nation’s monuments, before banking right and returning to the Manassas and Culpeper airports.

On Thursday, pilots and planes rehearsed their air ballet, drawing crowds to the two suburban Virginia airports.

Before taking off, pilots turned the propellers of their aging aircraft by hand as part of the safety inspection. Some older planes burped smoke as they first started, before settling into a rhythmic growl.

Some were inscribed with phrases from the 1940s: One read “Tuskegee Airmen,” the highly regarded group of African-American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.

After taking off Thursday, the planes headed toward D.C., but staged outside the Beltway.

On Friday, both Manassas and Culpeper airports will be closed to the public.

The flyover event will be livestreamed starting 10 a.m. Organizers hope people who want to see the flyover will wear face masks and find a vantage point along the Potomac rather than gathering on the National Mall.

Link to source:
wtop.com

WWII planes, pilots warm up for Friday flight over National Mall - WTOP News

Around 11:30 a.m. Friday, the planes will fly in highly restricted airspace, crossing the Capital Beltway and heading toward the National Mall.
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crossbowboy

crossbowboy

Certifiable
The yearly Oshkosh meet is the busiest airspace on the planet during the ingress/egress portions.
ATC ulcers indeed, Rolaids should be a sponsor.

And yes, Hairdryer47 (Airforceproud95) can eat up your day!
 
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Old Gray Mare

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Mid Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend - 2021 June 5 ( 1 of 2 ) Walking
June 6, 2021

It's not all planes.
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Mid Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend - 2021 June 5 ( 2 of 2 ) Walking Around
•June 6, 2021
randomlifts
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTUFBJrJG0

1:02:57

Mid Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend - 2021 June 5 ( 2 of 2 ) Walking Around
•Jun 6, 2021
randomlifts
MID-ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM WORLD WAR II WEEKEND 2021
Mid Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend - 2021 June 5 ( 2 of 2 )
run time 40:00
 
Millwright

Millwright

Knuckle Dragger
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Kennedy Steve is a very well known ATC who is a wizard at keeping ground traffic moving.

He does it with a sense of humor and flair.

It's absolutely fascinating to hear what goes on behind the scenes to keep all those planes going to the right place and not having traffic jambs or bumping each other.

(8:00)
Air Traffic Control: Traffic chaos at JFK - PART 1

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9mIbFmqyJk



(5:18)
FUNNY ATC: KENNEDY STEVE FIXING THE SEQUENCE!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKMe8N0VyC8
 
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Old Gray Mare

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This came out in May and I missed it? How did that happen?

Tom takes James up in a P51 and a jet trainer. Love some of the expressions on James's face.

Tom Cruise Terrifies James in 'Top Gun' Fighter Jet!
Premiered May 23, 2022
"Top Gun: Maverick" star Tom Cruise picks up James for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the desert where Tom pilots James in a vintage fighter plane for the afternoon. And just when James thinks he's survived, Tom informs him the two will be going up again — this time in a jet fit for modern aerial warfare. There isn't much doubt Maverick will survive the experience, but will James? "Top Gun: Maverick" comes out only in theaters May 27!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1iZtBM23bY

run time 14:58
 
Jaybird

Jaybird

Veteran Member
The controller can only give him priority and call the fire trucks. The captain makes that call. Controller can go peck shit with the chickens. He’s in a comfortable chair in front of a TV screen on the ground. I have a huge hate for controllers. Especially Denver center and approach/departure. They suck. Sheppard approach is pretty bad also. It’s where they train military controllers.
 
MinnesotaSmith

MinnesotaSmith

Membership Revoked
High Flight

​

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,
Where never lark, or even eagle flew;
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

Low Flight (poem for helicopter pilots)​



Oh, I've slipped the surely bonds of earth
And hovered out of ground effect on semi-rigid blades;
Earthward I've auto'ed and met the rising brush of Non-paved terrain;
And done a thousand things you would never care to

Skidded and dropped and flared Low in the heat soaked roar.
Confined there, I've chased the earthbound traffic And lost the race to insignificant Headwinds; Forward and up a little in ground effect I've topped the General's hedge with drooping turns
Where never Skyhawk or even Phantom flew.

Shaking and pulling collective,
I've lumbered the low untresspassed halls of Victor Airways,
Put out my hand and touched a bush.
 
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