Actually, I never could get that plane to do a Zurabatic Cartwheel; it would do something spastic resembling a lumshevak. What I did do (when I was the target for the Red Eye missile school) (to get the plane turned around for another strafing run)…do a shallow pull off, fly away for about 5-10 sec, pull it straight up, as the airspeed passes through about 50 smothery apply full rudder and full opposite aileron. It does a very nice hammerhead…you’re lined up for another strafing run
One of the missions that VMO-2 did when I was with them, was to provide a target for the “Red Eye” anti-aircraft missile school at 29 Palms (namely the airplane)…to say that that got crazy is an understatement!
@Skippy585 Wattdaya mean can it do a roll or a loop!? I flew the OV-10 with VMO-2…Google this Polish test pilot: “Janusz Żurakowski”. There is an acrobatic maniuver named after him; the "Zurabatic Cartwheel"…try one of those! Oh, if you do, you have to pull one of the engines into full reverse…IN FLIGHT (a prohibited maneuver).
That’s pretty cool. The U.S Army had an aircraft like this decades ago (used back in Vietnam) and I think this was there last attack fixed wing aircraft which now the use rotary wing attach craft like the AH-64 Apache.
Don't think this is as fast as lets say a P-51 Mustang, but it's still pretty unique
Ov denotes Observation. They were used as forward observer and in reconisence roles. Some countries use them as light attack aircraft as well. I'm sure uncle Sam slung a few rocket pods on them from time to time.
There was a push from Boeing a few years back to produce the OV-10X Light Attack Aircraft for deployment to Afghanistan in the COIN/FAC role. I'm fairly certain that idea did not come to fruition.
@rocktruggy03 Right, also a idea from the famed aviation designer "Burt Rattan" for a manned jet reconnaissance craft
I have a great uncle who served in Vietnam who flew the Bronco as both a reconnaissance "Spotter" and even put had some laser fired missiles that hung under the wings. He had the rank of CWO-3 and also served as a test pilot in the Army
Nice toy !!!
euplot 4 days ago
Actually, I never could get that plane to do a Zurabatic Cartwheel; it would do something spastic resembling a lumshevak. What I did do (when I was the target for the Red Eye missile school) (to get the plane turned around for another strafing run)…do a shallow pull off, fly away for about 5-10 sec, pull it straight up, as the airspeed passes through about 50 smothery apply full rudder and full opposite aileron. It does a very nice hammerhead…you’re lined up for another strafing run
LeftFrontSeat 2 weeks ago
One of the missions that VMO-2 did when I was with them, was to provide a target for the “Red Eye” anti-aircraft missile school at 29 Palms (namely the airplane)…to say that that got crazy is an understatement!
LeftFrontSeat 2 weeks ago
Can you do a roll in a Bronco? Or even a loop.....
Skippy585 1 month ago
@Skippy585 Wattdaya mean can it do a roll or a loop!? I flew the OV-10 with VMO-2…Google this Polish test pilot: “Janusz Żurakowski”. There is an acrobatic maniuver named after him; the "Zurabatic Cartwheel"…try one of those! Oh, if you do, you have to pull one of the engines into full reverse…IN FLIGHT (a prohibited maneuver).
LeftFrontSeat 2 weeks ago
@LeftFrontSeat I came to visit you and caught you enjoying yourself, Allan. (*_*) I bet you'd do that maneuver - NO PROBLEMO!
Afrikitty 2 weeks ago
@LeftFrontSeat
That’s pretty cool. The U.S Army had an aircraft like this decades ago (used back in Vietnam) and I think this was there last attack fixed wing aircraft which now the use rotary wing attach craft like the AH-64 Apache.
Don't think this is as fast as lets say a P-51 Mustang, but it's still pretty unique
Skippy585 2 weeks ago
@Skippy585
Close but not correct. The army still flies fixed wing. The C-23 Sherpa as well as Beech King Airs and Cessna Citations.
rocktruggy03 2 weeks ago
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Skippy585 2 weeks ago
@Skippy585
Ov denotes Observation. They were used as forward observer and in reconisence roles. Some countries use them as light attack aircraft as well. I'm sure uncle Sam slung a few rocket pods on them from time to time.
There was a push from Boeing a few years back to produce the OV-10X Light Attack Aircraft for deployment to Afghanistan in the COIN/FAC role. I'm fairly certain that idea did not come to fruition.
rocktruggy03 2 weeks ago
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Skippy585 2 weeks ago
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@rocktruggy03 Right, also a idea from the famed aviation designer "Burt Rattan" for a manned jet reconnaissance craft
I have a great uncle who served in Vietnam who flew the Bronco as both a reconnaissance "Spotter" and even put had some laser fired missiles that hung under the wings. He had the rank of CWO-3 and also served as a test pilot in the Army
Skippy585 2 weeks ago
@rocktruggy03
Are they used as Attack Aircaft?? Yeah I know they still use fixed wing caft but mostly as transporters.
Skippy585 2 weeks ago
Is that Tony Stark?
cartuner555 1 month ago
Great video! If I won the lottery this would be in my hanger...love this plane and have for 20 years!
OSUbronco 2 months ago
@OSUbronco Me, too. Great video.
azimuth361 2 months ago
wonderful !! Thanks for posting!
likeawhispr 3 months ago
More corrupt columbians.
19thSFGA 3 months ago
Here we can watch what the SNOOPY pilots see
bombcat91 3 months ago
very cool. I wonder how that puppy is in the cockpit with those props right there
TheRemipaquette 4 months ago
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TheRemipaquette 4 months ago
lucky bastard.
BlckCloud73 5 months ago
This is way too cool..... Man looks like he is really enjoying himself.
hathganus 5 months ago
Fantastic. GREAT vid. Thanks for posting!
modelleg 7 months ago
awesome
BEANDRR 10 months ago
Outstanding!!!
ManganeseMan 10 months ago
what a fun ride!
danglerose 11 months ago
2:32 landing-gear down and locked.
boinkboink1968 11 months ago
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@boinkboink1968 actually pulling the gear back up. you can see it retracting into the nacelle
TheRemipaquette 4 months ago
great flight Tony !!!
ciao.
panik73 1 year ago