BELGIAN F16 SOLO DEMO FULL AFTERBURNER

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Жыл бұрын

A drive out to Sanicole air show in Belgium bagged some very dramatic vapour patterns. The evening sunset show looked a hit or miss with torrential rain and a thunder storms around us. Several displays got cancelled but I managed to catch this one and a couple of others to upload later.
The camera I’m using is a new Sony FDR AX53. It’s the first video with this camera so I’ll be making a few adjustments as I learn it’s features along the road.
This display is the Belgium airforce solo f16 falcon in stunning livery. More info on the aircraft in the link below.
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@terrybarbie5207 Жыл бұрын

The most INCREDIBLE F-16 display I've seen in my 5 decades of going to airshows. Words fail me - the BEST 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@Tr3Blade Жыл бұрын

Even on the AIRPOWER 2022 the Belgian F-16 was the best.

@directech Жыл бұрын

Hat's off to the Belgian pilot here, flying in that energy state would not be allowed for a show in the US. Without sounding like everyone else who has posted, this display was indeed unique - thank you!

@kurtkesters6043 Жыл бұрын

also to note: this is an operational ready ship, not a striped down on like the thundercats use. the BAF doesn't have the luxury to do that. why would this not be allowed?

@theroach2204 Жыл бұрын

LEF "Low flight energy" normally equals stall, the pure balls that pilot has to be in LEF above the audience is impressive but sorta dangerous, they are normally limited to stay above a set air speed for that type of aircraft above the audience and bystanders. Here shown 5:40 here is roughly going 80kph but still Keep it in the air. *Stalling in an unladen F-16 usually occurs around 110kph with the angle of attack he had*. this shit takes immense skill not to mention the fact he has the unstripped down Variant too, thats just insanity.

@djurispijker3519 Жыл бұрын

Euhm...have you ever been to Oshkosh?!

@directech Жыл бұрын

@@djurispijker3519 Perhaps you've noticed this is a Belgian pilot at a Belgian base - not Oshkosh. And I have been to Oshkosh (BTW).

@djurispijker3519 Жыл бұрын

@@directech I know this is in Belgium, I live an hour away from there. My comment was in regards to your statement " Flying in that energy state would not be allowed for a show in the US" which is nonsense.

@brandondaniels9471 Жыл бұрын

Show Coordinator: _Hey how much afterburner do you want to use in the next air show???_ Pilot: _Yes._

@chris-vj5wu Жыл бұрын

😂 right

@r.r.6271 Жыл бұрын

Bester Kommentar!!! 😂

@smithcon Жыл бұрын

Best F-16 aerobatics display I've ever seen -- the smoke trails really highlight the high-AOA maneuvers. Fantastic piloting, fantastic camerawork. Thanks!

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg 😎👍

@sjefsjegeren123 Жыл бұрын

I saw this guy on Duxford, England 10 years ago. I have never forgotten it, I have been to many airshows. Nobody matches this guys, he flyes with full afterburner for 10 minutes straight. Insane, absolutely insane. INSANE

@gregparrott Жыл бұрын

How do you know it is the same 'guy' you saw 10 years ago? Just like a prize fighter, the high G stresses take a toll. I'd be surprised if a pilot would last 10 years if they're often repeating these maneuvers. Is the pilot Belgian, and do you know his/her name?

@sjefsjegeren123 Жыл бұрын

@@gregparrott Good point by you. I could write differently. I am amazed to see him on youtube and want to give credit for the airshow the Belgian F16 pilot performs. I don't know if it is the same pilot today, but in 2010 there was only 1 pilot who held the airshows. He always came straight from Belgium in a lowpass where the airshow was, and then it was literally full afterburner and 7-8-9 G for 10 minutes. When he was done he flied straight back to Belgium. The reason I know that is because the speaker said it at the time. They were very proud to have him at the Duxford airshow. He was in demand all over Europe to hold air shows. I understand why!!! They also said he had a bottle of coke cola and bananas in the cockpit to carb up because it was so exhausting.

@gregparrott Жыл бұрын

@@sjefsjegeren123 Coke and bananas?..in the cockpit?? Now, THAT is a mix I would NOT stomach at 9 G's :)

@gryphus-0171 Жыл бұрын

@@sjefsjegeren123 its not the same as 10 years ago. The one you see here is Steven 'Vrieske' Devries. And he took over the Solo Demo display role after last years demo pilot 'Vador' did his exit flight. Which unfortunatly ended early due to a generator failure in the jet. For safety reasons it was a Land ASAP situation and he even emergency dumped all the countermeasures per safety instruction of the F16 Manual. And whilest doing so long A/B flight, he is doing even more straining things as he goes from +7G to -5G in an instant and does a full loop inverter ( Diving rather then pulling up). Regards from belgium mate :)

@chris-vj5wu Жыл бұрын

Best viper demo I’ve ever seen.Crazy to think this amazing jet came into service August 17, 1978.This jet was ahead of it’s time.

@Letsdothis21 Жыл бұрын

Incredible display of pilot endurance and aircraft capability.

@Raven_A5 Жыл бұрын

The best F-16 display I've seen to date, seriously. I had no idea the F-16 could even do such acrobatics

@julianowen7377 Жыл бұрын

Not only staggering skill but super human abilities to withstand the stresses involved with doing that over and over again…..amazing

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@billbrockman779 Жыл бұрын

In 2009, I got to deploy to a joint exercise in Jordan with Belgian, American, and Jordanian F-16’s flying together. I remember the Belgian ground crews as a fun loving bunch!

@Boeing767DriverAA Жыл бұрын

I have to admit there are some kick ass pilots in Belgium they sure can take a/c to their limits. Love it

@kellyhollingsworth6100 Жыл бұрын

Needs all that power, he is doing things with the aircraft that by any technical aspect should make it fall out of the sky. Simply amazing!

@chris-vj5wu Жыл бұрын

1978 is when this came into service.way ahead of it’s time.

@Sonoma_Coast Жыл бұрын

I think that was the best solo show I've ever seen. Gave me the chills.

@Dragon240264074 Жыл бұрын

What a Insane display. Maximum G-ees . Stunning

@59thfsaviation79 Жыл бұрын

Viper Crew Chief for ten years here. I'm not sure what the record is for keeping a Viper in burner, but I guarantee it was set on this video. EPIC amount of burner.

@Kreat0r2 Жыл бұрын

Their airbase is a couple miles from this airshow location, so I guess they can go a while before bingo fuel.

@hollywinsman9464 Жыл бұрын

Had it not been for all the thermo clouds this would have been exquisite. The flying skills were perfect.

@ElwynR Жыл бұрын

That's the best f16 display I'v seen Dafydd 👌

@walterperry4565 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I never saw an f16 act this crazy. Pilot is crazy too,,, GOOD BOYS 😁

@carolfortin1457 Жыл бұрын

This demonstration is truly spectacular, this pilot is on fire. Post-apocalyptic sky color, afterburner and decoys it's Wooow! Thanks for sharing Dafydd.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching carol.

@ShadowHawk4219 Жыл бұрын

Damn😧😧. This pilot shows just how maneuverable the F-16 is. That was an insane demo.

@gisterme2981 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! "Wow" to the pilot, the cameraman and the aircraft!

@markedges Жыл бұрын

Hello Dafydd, another pearl in your video necklace: that is the best solo display I’ve ever seen from a Viper pilot, thanks for sharing it with us.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marco, much appreciated

@cars2drive298 Жыл бұрын

woaw, i v seen a few F16 display, but this one is from another planet !! thanks for this incredible vid ! 🤘👍

@C-M-E Жыл бұрын

Kudos to that pilot and ground team! I've seen an F110 engine devour an entire fuel load at ground level without pushing an airframe in a full-tilt demo in 6 minutes!

@cnfuzz Жыл бұрын

Belgian f16 pilots the best , that is when you fly it for 40 years and know it inside out

@madmusicman5921 Жыл бұрын

crazy crazy pilot!!! Unreal acrobatics.....

@diegoandresbustamante2742 Жыл бұрын

Incredible skills... and really good health to push that hard for so long!

@menneke007 Жыл бұрын

' Vrieske ' steals the show

@bgivco Жыл бұрын

I've never seen anything like it, keep up the good work!!

@douglas_brighty_tan127 Жыл бұрын

Terrific maneuvers of the Belgium Air Force F-16AM in the Dream Viper livery especially the flares 😎😁

@davestow7434 Жыл бұрын

...what a great sky as well..

@symie8 Жыл бұрын

Excellent vid as always Sir. Love dusk displays. Carrot city 🥕 🛫 🛬 😁 Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 😊

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it!!

@THE_Michael_Westen Жыл бұрын

That was really spectacular.

@gtpyyz Жыл бұрын

Just a super catch and amazing steady video...thumbs up.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mt451 Жыл бұрын

REALLY GOOD PILOT!!

@PETERDANT1 Жыл бұрын

Superb flying matched by great camera work. Thank you….

@Monty-Remick Жыл бұрын

"C'mon Mav, do some of that pilot 💩!" That legit looked like a video game! AMAZING 🤯

@lucascroce2197 Жыл бұрын

Vrieske 😍🤙🇧🇪🇧🇪

@wekker090 Жыл бұрын

Agree best f16 show I ever saw. nice film work.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jezzter4293 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing, that pilot must have been having the time of his or her life! Thank you

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 👍

@lucvanackeren5445 Жыл бұрын

The pilot is a "he": Commandant Steven De Vriese (callsign Vrieske). First non-US pilot clocking +5000 Hrs on Viper.

@RLVIDEOS2024 Жыл бұрын

*Beautiful 💪🏻🔥*

@ovaloffice6869 Жыл бұрын

Thats massive aggressive. Love the belgium fighters when they rock over german skys

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Great pilot flying it 👌

@totordudu3014 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable ! Demonstrations, there are dozens of them, but something like that, I had never seen that! The pilot was really pissed off! He has an exceptional command of the F-16. This plane was, and still is, one of the best planes in the world. Thank you for this exceptional video and congratulations to this pilot!

@heitorlinhares4705 Жыл бұрын

Belíssimas manobras Parabéns ao piloto

@quarkyman1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daf, stunning display by mi fav.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for viewing Michael

@MACRONOne Жыл бұрын

Nice energy dump those drifts! Hahaha. topnotch groeten van de "boven-buren"..

@dustinblanchard9189 Жыл бұрын

I did not know the F16 could do that, awesome

@shaunwest3612 Жыл бұрын

Great video daffyd, amazing display, stunning aircraft and sound 👍😀👌

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun, the pilot was great!!

@shaunwest3612 Жыл бұрын

@@DafyddPhillips very skillful 👌

@Mandinga_Pro Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video record. The F16 has always been one of my favorite planes. I congratulate you friend and I am always attentive to your channel. Greetings from Chile

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you and appreciate your interest in my channel. ✈️✈️😎

@brokkieterror Жыл бұрын

Vrieske ripping trough the sky

@christiangross9470 Жыл бұрын

Ein wunderschönes Flugzeug...

@Sonoma_Coast Жыл бұрын

Very impressive the way he was throwing that plane around.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Agreed 😎👍

@Morris1454 Жыл бұрын

Awesome performance, inreed onze of the best ever steen!

@Morris1454 Жыл бұрын

Indeed one of the best ever seen!

@michaelmartin-vj9qe Жыл бұрын

MAGNIFICENT Camerawork as always Dafydd............Keep up the good work.....CHEERS

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, catch up soon! ✈️✈️

@gafrers Жыл бұрын

Beauty

@victormanuelpolanco922 Жыл бұрын

Twilight, flares and afterburner the recipe for success. Add up to it stick and rudder skills over the top and boldness to fly within an F-18 Hornet fight envelope and get away with it and you have Vrieske and his Dream Viper. A running lesson on how to fly the long-standing Viper to the limit for the whole world to behold. Aesthetically brilliant, technically unmatched, a fest for the senses!!!. Daf, amazing shooting and camera work Keep them coming our way. Holy shit!!!!.You made my Sunday!!!!.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks victor, couldn’t agree more

@SkyGod1964 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome world, for yet another American-made superior fighter jet.

@Newlolz989 Жыл бұрын

Dude that was incredible.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Newlolz989 Жыл бұрын

@@DafyddPhillips yea man. Your videos are God tier in the airshow community.

@S1L3NTG4M3R Жыл бұрын

THANKS

@marthabrandy-phillips9595 Жыл бұрын

New favourite video

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martha Xx

@AlexvanNoije Жыл бұрын

I just love it my friend! Had myself also a good time there. My first film is now online with the interview with Beo. That demo of the F35 was really awesome. Just like Vrieske in this movie 💪💪

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you, just watched your video and again your panning is the best. Love the way you’ve put it together. 👌

@stephenbrown1077 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dafydd, another great high energy display by the Belgium pilots. 🇧🇪 didn't think he was going to turn the burner off. Amazing ans so spectacular. Thankyou 👍

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank for watching Stephen. He’s a great pilot 💪🏼

@robertschaap5342 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Must be great pilot to keep bleeding off speed while in afterburner the G's must have been incredible..

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Agreed!,, talented pilot 👌

@jerryumfress9030 Жыл бұрын

Still the most beautiful fighter..

@slabbadanks5829 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that pilot really "let 'er dance" on that routine. To quote a Vietnam A-1H pilot...

@Peter_Riis_DK Жыл бұрын

Best looking jet fighter ever. I bet that was some pretty expensive fireworks tho.

@johnw3996 Жыл бұрын

BLOODY HELL YOUR FOOTAGE IS // EXCEPTIONAL JUST LIKE THE PLANE// KEEP IT UP/LOVE IT / CHEERS JOHN NZ

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

@jpdw7543 Жыл бұрын

The pilot on this airshow was Captain-Aviator Steven De Vries beter known as "Vrieske". He is the newest top ambassador since 2022 for demo and airshows. Take note that he is a local to the area where this show took place.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

He’s a great pilot ✈️✈️👌

@Jarek_73 Жыл бұрын

Not the afterburner but the pilot´s skills are insane! Hardly ever have I seen anything similar! The cloudy background made the afterburner more visible which was great. Never knew it can be switched on for so long! Amazing video!

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you!, the pilot was incredible

@lucvanackeren5445 Жыл бұрын

Only 6 pilots in the world have +5000hrs on F16. You're looking at one of them . The only non-US pilot BTW ...

@Jarek_73 Жыл бұрын

@@lucvanackeren5445 Thanks for this interesting detail! 👍

@wieleventje2101 Жыл бұрын

@@lucvanackeren5445 Vrieske

@radudamian3473 Жыл бұрын

Wow... low speed maneuvers with afterburner on!!!

@GuyFromSC Жыл бұрын

To my pilots out there, without external tanks, how quickly does this much afterburner drain the fuel? Love seeing this pilot push the Viper to its limits in such a beautiful way. I mean he’s completely fearless and flexing the entire time. Big props on the videography as always. Without you we’d never know this is possible. You’re the best on YT brother 🛫📷🔥👏🏼

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your words David. 😎👍

@fredtedstedman Жыл бұрын

pretty special Daf !

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted 👍

@SevenBears1 Жыл бұрын

That's a madman in the cockpit !!!

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

That was the f35 display pilot 👍

@superdidly1 Жыл бұрын

Might be one of those newly trained Ukranian pilots

@troysparks3772 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of teal hunting. I’ve seen some green wings do similar maneuvers,but the only smoke was coming from the blind.

@vasiilie3377 Жыл бұрын

Pilotul excepțional!!!!Frumos "dans".F 16 rămâne o platformă excepțională din toate punctele de vedere.Nici n aș cheltui o gramadă de bani dezvoltând f 22 sau f 35 când deja ai f 15 și F 16 probabil cele mai bune avioane din lume.

@D.P.R.Images Жыл бұрын

Afterburner anyone? Dont mind if i do!! Great capture :D

@robihobby9490 Жыл бұрын

🤩🤙

@PenDragonsPig Жыл бұрын

That Belgique is certainly giving it some welly. For me this brings up the question of can some of the new kit dogfight. There will be times when a private in the field will need to attach bayonet and use the SA80 as a spear. Given only a few rounds of 30mm left, and they can’t go home yet, can modern flyboys….fly like they mean it?

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

Maybe they're going extra low on fuel (thus saving weight) or something. Whatever it is, the Belgian F-16 demo always looks incredibly good. I've seen them a few times at air shows in The Netherlands.

@scottgorman7166 Жыл бұрын

See what you can really do with a Supreme pilot and a agile aircraft while someone else foots the gas bill. 😎 We are really glad you like what you do because you seem to thrill us every video.

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. Can’t imagine the costs 😮👍

@scottgorman7166 Жыл бұрын

@@DafyddPhillips nowadays....oh my it would be costly!

@gregparrott Жыл бұрын

Hate to admit it. But relative to the F-35's modest aerobatic performance, the F-16 stole the show

@vaniatoldo8432 Жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩❤

@nickjames2370 Жыл бұрын

I was beginning to think that the whole display was going to be "in afterburner". The weather and lighting may not have been the best but it made for a spectacular display. Thank you.

@rodrigo.gordo_ink Жыл бұрын

Capt. Vador (@vador) / Dark Falcon... isn't he?! Stunning Display 👏👏👏🖤

@lucvanackeren5445 Жыл бұрын

No, Vador is gone . Demo pilot is Commandant Steven De Vries (callsign Vrieske)

@rodrigo.gordo_ink Жыл бұрын

@@lucvanackeren5445 thanks 👊👍

@Missed_Apex_GT Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️👍

@PnwOnTour Жыл бұрын

No fighters this year I’m going crazy ! Requesting permission to buzz the tower !

@CalvinMaclure Жыл бұрын

That's ALLATA burner!

@Whiskey4myHoz Жыл бұрын

puttin the pedal to the metal and keepin it there. dayum

@tyboonyong Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@PenDragonsPig Жыл бұрын

Handbrake turns n wheelies. It’s nice seeing a non-Russian doing it, and in a ‘normal’ aircraft.

@padster87 Жыл бұрын

Amazing how long he keeps afterburner engaged for.

@dirkusmaximus9268 Жыл бұрын

There will be scrapped for F-35 in a few years…

@vitaliyvyntu4566 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Ukraine

@Glenn-tj3fk Жыл бұрын

Also, check out the paintwork done to the f16 ! Best noticable towards the end of the video

@kurtb369 Жыл бұрын

BAF F16 pilot callsign "VRIESKE" from AFB Kleine Brogel Tactical Wing

@amcds2867 Жыл бұрын

What a display! That's whar you get from a 9G fighter.

@StreuB1 Ай бұрын

F16 = Crotch rocket with wings and an afterburner

@slabbadanks5829 Жыл бұрын

Legend has it, this routine only ended due to the words "bingo fuel"

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

And very soon at the rate he’s burning it 🔥🔥🤠

@tim7402 Жыл бұрын

Pilot to show tower " Bingo fuel, one soul on board absolutely landing on fumes !!!!

@oldpain7625 Жыл бұрын

The pilot was flying the SHIT out of that F-16! Respects to the Belgian Air Force! 🇧🇪🇺🇸

@DafyddPhillips Жыл бұрын

He certainly was 🚀👌

@smitty-ok7hz Жыл бұрын

how to quickly use 8500 lbs of fuel in 8 min

@Thetequilashooter1 Жыл бұрын

You’re not kidding. I don’t think he ever turned the afterburner off.

@markpengell23 Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine how much we’d cash out at the pumps burning 11lts a second.