They were stationed in Bückeburg and Celle among other locations, to be forwarded to field airfields in case of a soviet invasion to protect the so called fulda-gap were the main advance of the soviet tanks was expected in a worst case scenario.
that's not zimmermann, it was flown by the chief test pilot of MBB in the 70s. forgot his name, though. this was a promotion video to show the nap of earth capabilities of the Bo105, unmatched by any other helicopter at that time. the helicopter was developed exactly for this purpose: to fly as low as possible, make out and engage incoming soviet tank platoons without giving away his own position. my uncle was officer in the heeresflieger versuchsstaffel who developed this thing! proud of him!
There are "Old Pilots" and there are "Bold Pilots". This is a " Bold Pilot". Understandable for military applications, but very risky flying like this. 1 foot AGL at some points.
fantastic skill
leemarsh1000 3 months ago
Incredible skill, thank you for posting this wonderful video
Haggman66 1 year ago
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leemarsh1000 4 months ago
balls of steel
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Note how the helicopter actually hits a small tree with its main rotor @0:51
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Giuelith 1 year ago
They were stationed in Bückeburg and Celle among other locations, to be forwarded to field airfields in case of a soviet invasion to protect the so called fulda-gap were the main advance of the soviet tanks was expected in a worst case scenario.
Vollhirni 2 years ago
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the BO105 was developed as a small and cheap easy to fly multipurpose helicopter, but not as a tank hunter!
Thinkle911 1 year ago
that's not zimmermann, it was flown by the chief test pilot of MBB in the 70s. forgot his name, though. this was a promotion video to show the nap of earth capabilities of the Bo105, unmatched by any other helicopter at that time. the helicopter was developed exactly for this purpose: to fly as low as possible, make out and engage incoming soviet tank platoons without giving away his own position. my uncle was officer in the heeresflieger versuchsstaffel who developed this thing! proud of him!
Vollhirni 2 years ago
well I'll be DAMNED !
donakaal 2 years ago
this dudes crazy!!
DJRandySky 2 years ago
This guy is aces in my log. I'd fly with him any day. Is he a Vietnam era pilot? Where was he trained? And whos BO 105 is that? Awesom!
ajtcl 2 years ago
he was a german chief test pilot of MBB who built this thing. those were by far the best helicopter pilots of the world at that time!!!
Vollhirni 2 years ago
ballsy
ritualghost 2 years ago
This is Karl Zimmemann exellent german pilot from former days.
He uded to fly a lot on air shows.
Did you notice after 54 sec flying he cut a small tree in the left corner below.
turbowillem 3 years ago
its not charly zimmermann. it was the chief test pilot of MBB.
Vollhirni 2 years ago
live is more valuable if u fly so)))respect to pilot)))
mikluxxxa 3 years ago
There are "Old Pilots" and there are "Bold Pilots". This is a " Bold Pilot". Understandable for military applications, but very risky flying like this. 1 foot AGL at some points.
jerrodcorey 3 years ago
insane pilot
alexyuenkh 3 years ago
Oh, Gee, Hy-block light...
speed01rcr 4 years ago
gogd pilotking of the air
pholapolla 4 years ago
super pilot
karelvana 4 years ago
kewl german chopper :)
owenbreon 4 years ago
freakin sweet
epyon26754 5 years ago
schick
apocalyptica1976 5 years ago