Maj. Cody "ShIV" Wilton give the most detailed walkaround tour of the A-10 I've ever seen. I can't thank "ShIV" enough for spending time on a very hot Texas day to make this video!!
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@tensecondtwoii41824 жыл бұрын
This vid should be the ** STANDARD ** by which all other walkaround presenters strive to achieve. This pilot described EVERYTHING one would ever have a question on. Absolutely everything!!!
@jeffk4124 жыл бұрын
i think the fact this pilot is so articulate is one reason he was selected for the demo team. best walk around video I've seen yet!
@tacoenvy4 жыл бұрын
I agree this Walkaround was superb! One of the absolute BEST walkround videos that has insane amount of detail from a Technician is Aircraft Interviews David Butterfield Tornado F3 walkaround kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrdjZNWit7_UlJc.html This guy is amazing and without a doubt one of the best if your a fan of the Tornado or planes in general I highly suggest checking it out!
@marktownsend73614 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Job !!! The best i have seen.
@withershin4 жыл бұрын
I was at an airshow in the early 1990's where they had the crew standing at their A-10. It was a pilot and a ground crew member. They walked me and my dad (just the two of us) around the plane and told us what different things were while telling us stories of their experiences with the plane. Major Cody here is going to the same effort plus more detail. This brings me back to that day watching this video.
@tacoenvy4 жыл бұрын
withershin That’s awesome man. I for sure miss the early 1990’s airshows. They were so amazing I feel sorry for the kids that didn’t get to experience them. I have 2 experience I’ll never forget as a kid. One was being really little and the UH-1 Huey starting up and hearing the sound of that turbine come to life and I started screaming as my aunt held me in her arms and one of the crew chiefs with his helmet on coming up to my aunt with his helmet on and visor down he wanted to take me up in the helicopter cause they were giving free rides to people and I was going apeshit and terrified. And the second was me and my dad when I was a little older in 1994 being toured around by the crew of a AH-1 Cobra and I remember the pilot telling my dad “ boy I sure love to blow shit up!” And them laughing and the gunner picking me up and putting me in his gunner seat. I still have that photo they took of me in it, amazing times 👊
@Chuckmeister2004 жыл бұрын
This isn't a walk around...its a documentary. Thanks to everyone involved for putting this together. And Mr Wilton could do this (presenting) as a career change. Well done on the content.
@Chuckmeister2003 жыл бұрын
@E. R. I've never called a major, major in my life, nor a sergeant, sergeant etc. I've never called a cop sir, a doctor , doctor but I do on rare occasion respectfully call someone Mr. If I ever did meet Mr Wilton then I'd likely say, G'day Cody (or g'day mate) like I engage with most people. All that aside, as a civilian (I'm assuming this is your angle your trying to correct) still a great youtube vid..and respect to the producers for a job well done.
@Chuckmeister2003 жыл бұрын
@E. R. Ahh ok my bad...didn't recognize the reference /beer or /bourbon ...maybe both :P
@shashayee62103 жыл бұрын
Erik, you're killing it! Keep more of these walkaround videos coming!
@angelodallas2009 Жыл бұрын
... more like we'll done making sure our enemies, old AND new are now better versed & updated anything they may have forgotten or been overseen!
@Valerii42422 жыл бұрын
Amazing speaker, amazing engineering! My favourite plane in DCS.
@thewarthogproject4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding video. I've watched it 5 times and I keep seeing something new each time!
@ErikJohnston4 жыл бұрын
The Warthog Project Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like it!!
@williamhorvat82244 жыл бұрын
@@ErikJohnston , Excellent presentation of the A-10. 👍 Love how the pilot explains all the systems and cockpit switches. 🇺🇸
@hansangb3 жыл бұрын
Oh boy....I'm excited. There's gonna be a "revision" of your cockpit video now! :)
@danieljohnston87213 жыл бұрын
@@ErikJohnston Mr. Johnston you are awesome and so the the MAJOR that did the seminar. I'm ready to fly it. Although I'm 74 years old, overweight, and near sighted, I wouldn't let little minor things like that stop me.
@Wild_Bill573 жыл бұрын
Friggin’ Sweeeeet! Thank you guys for an incredible video! Damn good job!
@farqitol2 жыл бұрын
What an absolute legend Major Wilton is. The passion he has for his aircraft and the joy he gets from sharing that with others is almost contagious! And all in language that armchair generals like myself can understand. I tip my hat to you good sir.
@williamgates43994 жыл бұрын
I retire USAF and my last 18 months was working on the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, Avionics technician......Loved the A-10. Simple machine. I was assigned to the 355 TFW.
@alanhardman24474 жыл бұрын
William Gates - Yee-haw, buddy! I was there when the first A-10s arrived (1976)! It was known then as the 355th Tactical Fighter TRAINING Wing. Also in 355th FMS, as a level 5 Machinist Technician! The Warthog (Thunderbolt II) is STILL as awesome as it was 'way back then!
@rjeffbusch3 жыл бұрын
My son Tanner is an Avionics specialist on the A-10. Just returned from his first deployment.
@SEEININFRARED3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your dedicated service. Mr. Gates.
@plhebel13 жыл бұрын
Went to Oklahoma for school to learn avionics in the early 1990's,, about the start of the airline industry first economic hard downfall,, What a eye opener about the industry for one and two what a joke that school was,,, I know back 70 yrs ago it was prestigious but back when I attended ,,, Well I quit school and got back home to my old job. Live and learn.
@rjeffbusch3 жыл бұрын
Tanner’s Tech school was at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas.
@moparguy14493 жыл бұрын
Very proud to have been a tech in the building of the A-10 in Farmingdale, New York.
@michaelengle90623 жыл бұрын
you definitely should be proud. I work with several former soldiers and marines who are here working with me at the VA, directly because A-10s saved them at helped them make it home. When a Marine or Soldier praises the Air Force, that means something.
@TheJayhawkjoe3 жыл бұрын
These things save so many ground troops' lives, people are willing to punch a dumb mofo on the floor of Congress. You contributed
@terryfoust48022 жыл бұрын
Very Well Done Maj. Cody! Thank You And All The Service Men And Women That Protect US.
@farche24 жыл бұрын
Maj. Wilton is an amazing narrator. Intelligence leaps off of every word.
@kevinc34684 жыл бұрын
As an US Army vet who served in Iraq in 04 and 07, I remember numerous times while on patrol looking up to the sky hearing and seeing fighter aircraft flying above us. Knowing that EVERY single aircraft above us were friendlies and those of us on the ground never had to worry about enemy aircraft attacking us from the air with the USAF securing the airspace. And with CAS like the A-10 nearby ready to bring overwhelming firepower to any enemy that tried to attack us, it made those of us fighting on the ground fight harder and more offensively. We could just focus on our mission to find and kill the enemy. The one thing that beats seeing an A-10 flying low overhead doing just a show of force knowing the enemy will break contact and run rather then stay and die is hearing that A-10's gun rip. The only things an American soldier wants to see flying overhead is an A-10 flying low and our American flag flying high on a pole.
@garynew96374 жыл бұрын
Haha🤣
@clovenshield30672 жыл бұрын
You lost in the end
@J.C... Жыл бұрын
And that's why they're still around today. Thank GOD. Thank you, sir. Glad you made it home, brother! 🙏❤️
@mboiko3 жыл бұрын
Great video... My Dad (passed 8/2019) was an engineer on the A-10 at Fairchild Republic in the town I grew up in Farmingdale, New York. This video brought back a lot of memories. I was there when the first prototype was loaded on a C5A transport for testing out west and I remember the day when one of the first planes was lost at the Paris Airshow. I remember asking him once about any difficult design decisions...he said: "yes, getting the vertical height of the engines just right". My brother and I always had questions for him sitting around the dinner table...most he would just brush off by saying "it's coming along just fine" and it turned out...he was right.
@shitoryu82 жыл бұрын
Damn. That's neat.
@mycoolbeernuts68704 жыл бұрын
This is a total Master Class of the A-10 - Walkaround - This should be the standard for all walk around videos. Great job Maj. Wilton.
@jameskorotko18783 жыл бұрын
The backup systems got a backup which is backed up by a backup. This is absolutely the best a10 documentary I've ever seen thank you.
@sirwes29243 жыл бұрын
Ever since i was little I've always had a fascination with the A-10. It's the most unique airframe, and the most distinctive sound. I was born in 81 and i still love the A-10 more than any other aircraft.
@davidtadger77963 жыл бұрын
You are 1 year younger than this aircraft.
@towedarray72173 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Love how he was technical and used acronyms and assumed we could figure it out. He assumed a certian level of knowledge and he was right to do that. This is an excellent DETAILED walkthrough and very very informative. I’m just a DCS guy with no real world experience but I relatively know my stuff... or at least I thought I did! No really this was incredible. THANK YOU to all involved.
@jtveg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a thorough walkaround and description of the A10s systems.
@paulpence88952 жыл бұрын
We saw them in the sky for nearly 20 years from the Peru IN Grissom AFB in the 70's-early 90's... lived about 8 miles from the base. They were in the sky in pairs all day every day.... We farmed, and they would target us on the tractors when we were in the field, the swoop in and peel off maneuver,,, A-holes did to us all the time... We were actually out on the lake in 93 when they all left Grissom AFB for the Ft Wayne National Guard base (end of cold war base closure),,,, two groups of 16 flew right over us that day. Sad sight seeing them leave...
@OmmerSyssel2 жыл бұрын
Highly impressive and detailed presentation by a dedicated pilot!
@constpegasus3 жыл бұрын
This pilot did a wonderful job explaining everything.
@llwellyn14 жыл бұрын
Just like everyone else said, this video is phenomenal ! Great job by pilot and production team. A+ guys...
@FirstDagger4 жыл бұрын
You mean ... A10 guys xD
@chiruraju13063 жыл бұрын
🗺
@sabre-ub3op2 жыл бұрын
So much respect for these badass pilots....there's not any other profession that compares
@JewelzFin3 жыл бұрын
I'm just now seeing this on Christmas; after the kids have gone to bed. Now it's just me, my fancy whiskey, favorite holiday cigar and a video that has made this the best Christmas gift this year. I feel like a half drunk little boy. And I thank you
@ErikJohnston3 жыл бұрын
Haha, your welcome buddy! I hope you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!
@straightshooter84434 жыл бұрын
This plane is the master of redundancy. The mind(s) when this was engineered thought of everything. I am an engineer by trade and would’ve loved to be a fly on the wall in that design meeting. VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! Plus, this video is the best. A+ to the whole crew and to the pilot, thank you sir for the school today. I wanted to go into aeronautical engineering but got stuck in mechanical. Great job to both. 👍👍👍
@SEEININFRARED3 жыл бұрын
Mechanical engineers are just as important in the operation of the A-10. Brother. You would have been just as important my friend. But I get what you mean. Just to have your foot in the door to be part of the design team on that would have been fantastic.
@mikebridges50564 жыл бұрын
We used to live near the back gate of Ft. Wood in Missouri, and on the outer boundary of the Post there is a Bombing Range for A-10s. They would fly over our house, lining up for the Range. They were just above the 1 tree on the property, so the Pilot was very visible from the ground, and many times we would get a wave...our daughters loved that. It was amazing how well we could hear that "burp gun" every time the trigger was pulled. I was a Mechanised Infantry Scout with the 1/279 Combat Support Company when we still lived in Tulsa, and when we had our 2 Week Drills, there were many times the A-10s practiced runs on us, and watching them starting at a high height and gaining speed as they dropped down...until they were screaming over and then going vertical again was simply amazing. I would NOT want to be the enemy on the ground, when those planes were protecting US/Allied Troops!! I would imagine large volumes of fecal matter would be let loose, hearing 1 or more of those beasts bearing down.
@DeeneOgden4 жыл бұрын
Erik, you're killing it! Keep more of these walkaround videos coming!
@ErikJohnston4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like them
@notproplayer36494 жыл бұрын
This video was perfect in every single way, and so incredibly interesting.
@yourfriendlyneighborphil4443 жыл бұрын
I've never had my heart legitimately race after hearing a description of the ballistics of a weapon. Good god I'm in love with a-10s'
@girishgupta5762 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I have seen explained brilliantly, great pictures quality great camera man to go with it amazing
@txkflier4 жыл бұрын
We need to buy some more A-10's. What a machine! And that was the best walkaround I've ever seen. Great job..
@FirstDagger4 жыл бұрын
Production lines for the A-10 have been shut down since 1984, the only way to get more is to pull them out of Boneyards. At-least new wings have been made for these old planes.
@JoeOvercoat3 жыл бұрын
FirstDagger America can do whatever it decides to. Building more of these would be easy by any industry standard.
@SEEININFRARED3 жыл бұрын
They have a lot of A-10's in storage at the moment. When needed, they pull 'em. Needless to say, we have a lot of these at hand. I'm with you on the how they produced the video. Outstanding.
@jdbreaux80803 жыл бұрын
imho, there is no reason to take the A-10 out of service. If anything, build some brand new ones. It is a life saver. A flying gun wrapped up like a tank.
@georgekraus93573 жыл бұрын
9:24 Precision Attitude Control. I had lunch with an engineer who designed the A-10 and one of the biggest engineering challenges was how to keep the plane stable and in correct line of fire when the gun goes off, spitting 65 rounds per second, with aircraft losing weight incredibly fast. One small solution was to keep the expended shells inside the drum roll. That alone didn't solve most of the problem so they had to invent the precision attitude control which is unique for this A-10
@francisconti90853 жыл бұрын
Thanks to fighter and assault jets, we have something similar to PAC available for RC planes. My 1/10 scale RC A-10 has something similar..called AS3X, 3axis stabilization so aircraft stays stirred but not shaken...lol also has 6axis stability hold which allows to "select" attitude and holds that attitude on a scale between 0°-90° limits. Throw stick full left, 90°bank hold, ½ left, 45° hold, centered, wings level hold..can also set for max climb/dive angles too, stick travel works same way as roll.. So I have raw, absolute freedom of control that is stabilized, and stabilization within attitude limits for absolute rock solid precise attitude control in manuvers, as I am not actually inside model piloting. This makes extremely crisp handling yet extreme attitude precision when flown (properly) from the flightline.. Also makes strafing runs/bombing runs, glideslope, & landing flare SOLID when programmed & flown properly. With unlimited full range attitude stabilization of AS3X, full acrobatics looks just like full scale! Nothing like perfect Cuban 8's and then rock solid 90°breaks for missile evasion or just "BECAUSE THAT'S HOW YOU TURN AN A-10...BANK, YANK, LEVEL ON HEADING!!"😉👍
@someAholeComment2 жыл бұрын
Improvise, adapt, and overcome.
@terrycarraway40952 жыл бұрын
That system is not original. The A-10 did not get the stab aug system until the LASTE upgrade in the 90s. Heck, the A-10 did not get an INS system until the mid-80s. When I flew it, it was TACAN or map and stopwatch. :) Oh, the the gun hold 1174 rounds, not 1150.
@duck_rifle58793 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the flight line security.
@The_Brozilla2 жыл бұрын
Great walkaround and really shows you how well designed the A-10 is.
@krisfrederick50014 жыл бұрын
Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Luftwaffe's most decorated ace and Stuka pilot advised the U.S. on the development of this beast. He knew something about close air support.
@Riotdrone4 жыл бұрын
he was also an unrepentant nazi who continued to be active in neo-nazi politics after the war, it's so like the US to hire these monsters post-war. operation paperclip and all that
@krisfrederick50014 жыл бұрын
@@Riotdrone For sure and "we" didn't care enough. Humanity is a shifting priority
@kiereluurs12434 жыл бұрын
NO, Rudel did not 'advise', he just 'inspired' because the design team read a book he had written. www.historynet.com/the-warplane-nobody-wanted.htm Fortunately no direct involvement, because Rudel indeed was bad news in a lot of respects. If you can read German: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Ulrich_Rudel
@Aspen514 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best walk through of my favorite aircraft & yes generated flashes back to times past. I can honestly state hand on heart, I would not be here if it had not been for the skill's and determination of the A-10 aircrews and ability of this airframe.... Thank you so much.......
@jespersails3 жыл бұрын
This is the best product review ever ! Says a lot about the pilot, knows every inch of the bird he flies ! Brilliant !
@sski4 жыл бұрын
The A-10, F-4 Phantom, AD-1 Skyraider, and F4-U are my favorite military aircraft of American vintage. This A-10 walk-around was excellent.
@FirstDagger4 жыл бұрын
F4U, there is no dash between the 4 and U, because that was a different designation system. Otherwise you would have to say A-D to the Skyraider.
@markcomputertech79974 жыл бұрын
I worked on the A-10 at DM for many years. It was the A & B models back then. This video brings back some nice memories and great info on the C model.
@Nexalian_Gamer3 жыл бұрын
Davis Montham?I live close to that base.
@briand40004 жыл бұрын
That was SUPERB. A true ambassador for aviators everywhere! I sent this to my son who is in tech school now for Aircraft Metals Technology in the USAF, NM ANG. His BMT flight was 321st TRS, Flt 406, "THE WARTHOGS". "Low, slow, kill everything below"....their motto. Well done, Major, really enjoyed it.
@braddsn2 жыл бұрын
This is outstanding. 100% grade A all American bad-ass! The pilot is the pinnacle of pilots, and the aircraft is phenomenal. The best part of this video, is how Major Wilton is very obviously proud of his aircraft. And as a pilot myself and an aircraft enthusiast, every American should be just as proud of the Thunderbolt. What an amazing piece of military history, still ahead of it's time to this very day. Bravo!
@shashayee62103 жыл бұрын
The A 10 is my all time favorite aircraft in the Air Force inventory. I spent 2 years at Luke AFB weapons on the F 4C's that survived Vietnam. Then 2 Years at Elmendorf in AK on F 4E's. I was pleased to hear of the wing upgrade for the A 10 meaning it is going to be around for a while longer. It is such a unique machine and so good at what it does. I can't imagine the troops on the ground not having it to call on. This was an excellant presentation very well done I came away with no questions. Thank You for a wonderful presentation.
@tomgio12 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent tutorial on this magnificent machine. I didn’t realize until now that I’ve been an amateur armchair KZfaq aircraft/military follower to some degree, because I understood that “stab” is “stabilizer,” and “APU” is “Auxiliary Power Unit” and “NVG” is “Night Vision Goggles,” among other acronyms and initialisms and shorthand terms I heard. I guess that for many in the know, these are a given, but for a newbie like me, it felt kinda cool. And I certainly did not understand all the other ones!
@techbio Жыл бұрын
I kinda surprised myself too, knew most of the acronyms, just from my general interest over the years (and youtube great for learning about this stuff), even though not being a pilot myself. For example getting the significance of the slat not being the usual aerodynamic device but for preventing engine suffocation, and understanding the significance of the engines being close up to the rear of the wing compared to say a twinjet airliner where they are much further away.
@randalbloomquist78123 жыл бұрын
While at Eielson AFB near Fairbanks AK. flying US Navy P3 Orion's, I loved watching the A10s training. Their style of flying is very graceful with high pitch angles and angle of bank, even in the bounce pattern.
@AdMan-The-LabRat3 жыл бұрын
60° Dive Angles, No Radar & Fly-By-Wire, etc., Etc., WOW! Major Wilton's mastery of A-10 knowledge is simply outstanding and second only to his ability to convey said facts and in a very interesting and captivating way. Major Wilton's ability to take some trivial system that is common in avionics and explain its usefulness its purpose and its differences in a very easy to understand way is absolutely freaking amazing. I bet my brain wouldn't last 10 hours before Major Wilton blew it up with information. That means I'm already running away from excellent video production as well Great interview and walk around Thank you very much for this quality piece.
@Astax3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this impressively detailed walkaround! I even learned how to turn on that windshield wash :-o
@guitarsword14 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Maj. As a former Army helicopter pilot, I was always jealous when working with the A-10s. Best walk around I ever seen given . Tnx.
@willarterberry33923 жыл бұрын
hey if it makes you feel any better, i never got to fly any aircraft for my job
@foowashere4 жыл бұрын
Amazing walk-around, really top-notch presentation and camera. Thanks for making and sharing!
@ErikJohnston4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jdbreaux80803 жыл бұрын
The A-10 should never be taken out of service. If I were on the ground in battle, this is the flying tank I want over my head. If I were flying, this is the beast I'd want to be flying! ...but no auto balance on the fuel tanks, no cup holder??? send it back for mods. Awesome job Erik!!! I will be re-watching this video for a long time. Thank you for your dedication and service.
@harleyrdr13 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Most educational and info packed walkaround vid EVER! THANK YOU! The A-10 is my favorite plane too!
@martind7014 жыл бұрын
We vacationed in Myrtle Beach year after year when our girls were with us back when A10 's were stationed there. Always felt extra safe when they were cruising up and down the beach.
@lhblack4 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video. So much thanks! Brought flying the A-10C in DCS to life. I wanted to jump in and start the bird!! Give our thanks to "ShIV"!
@shanek65823 жыл бұрын
Best interview description ever, on ANY piece of equipment. That guys awesome and thanks for not editing out all the cool stuff!
@mogumogu36864 жыл бұрын
The Absolute Gold Standard for a walk around video.The very best walk around video on youtube.Excellent video...👍👍👏👏
@TeargasHorse4 жыл бұрын
How do I remove this big stupid grin off my face that I had through this whole video? Thank you for the awesomeness.
@godfreynet4 жыл бұрын
So true...
@Dr.Pepper0014 жыл бұрын
How to remove it? Take a look at a photo of Nancy Pelosi.
@jamato20043 жыл бұрын
Dont remove before flight!
@ErikJohnston3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I sure am glad that you liked it! I live the A-10 and was so happy when I got this opportunity to shoot this walkaround
@hemaka4824 жыл бұрын
Sir, this was EXTREMALY interesting, wow! Amazing presentation and explanation by the pilot of one of the most interesting planes ever built and flown. Thank you.
@ErikJohnston4 жыл бұрын
Hemaka Your very welcome! Sure glad you liked it!!
@support25873 жыл бұрын
20 years(?) ago Scottsdale Airport hosted an airshow where one of these bad boys was presented. Two things I remember was the trash can collecting jet(?) fuel dripping out and the size and weight of those rounds.
@glinleyt6 ай бұрын
Incredible redundancy built into this old girl. It's no wonder so many have made it back home after sustaining serious battle damage. Another great walkaround episode! Good work by the channel and this young Major.
@t0n0k04 жыл бұрын
Congress should not allow this plane to be decommissioned. It has saved so many life's in very tight situations.💯
@flyinbrianvids4 жыл бұрын
It saved my ass twice.
@Doulos.Romans8.344 жыл бұрын
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@nmnmnm354 жыл бұрын
Its ineffective in the modern war scenario. The numbers don't lie, F16s and B1Bs etc did the majority of the bombing in the USAs latest conflicts. The A10 saw very little action and it couldn't deliver weapons from up high
@Inspadave4 жыл бұрын
If it wasn’t this plane it would have been another.
@davidthompson77234 жыл бұрын
Congress should pass a law saying that if the Air Force gets ride of the A-10 the Army & Marines should have the option to either pick them up or else get something like the Turcano for CAS. Interservice rivalry would insure that they'd never get rid of them, and even if they did the green services would make better use of them anyway.
@richiejohnson27433 жыл бұрын
Incredible piece of equipment. The target acquisition system sounds phenomenal-communicating between other aircraft and passing targets via data link. 😮👌🏻🔥 That pilots training and knowledge is outstanding! 10/10 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
@techbio Жыл бұрын
"I just have to look at it to make it a target"... and then send it to any aircraft. Bloody amazing stuff.
@dxhunter52773 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this amazing video and great job Maj.Wilton. The A-10 is the real TOP GUN aircraft.
@brysonfields22843 жыл бұрын
Dude needs to do museum tours, best walk around i have ever witnessed. Thank you sir, good on ya.
@keithross45113 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the walk around! Sure brought back many fond memories. Was stationed at NAS Kingsville, Texas in 1970-72 and had many wonderful opportunities to go flying with a Lieutenant and other officers in VT-22. VT-21 and 23 were the other two squadrons at NAS Kingsville. But had many opportunities to go for backseat rides. The A4 is a fantastic aircraft. Now, I’ve been an aircraft mechanic for AA many years. Enjoyed your A4 walk around. Thank you.
@Mick_A_Knuckle3 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow! This video redefines what good KZfaq content looks like. An incredible amount of information delivered by an expert. No wondering if it's accurate or not.
@jdhaynes98873 жыл бұрын
Thanks! this really brought back memories I was in the 354th TFW 355th squadron "Fighting Falcons" I was a crew chief on plane 0196. A-10A in1976/1980.
@jamesphillips1853 жыл бұрын
Old A10 crew chief for 12 years Out standing video , Many memories.
@stroc873 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t know his right from left hydraulic systems lol. Left is fwd. also the pilots ram the jets into the refuelers, don’t let anyone tell ya different. Also obogs is terrible. Not in theory, but they did I terrible job on the install.
@mute8s3 жыл бұрын
@@stroc87 About refueling that's exactly what he said. He explained that the pilot is supposed to stay put and the refueling boom operator is supposed to do the hook up but sometimes the pilots get in a hurry and try to mate with the boom themselves which is where the dents come from.
@davegt273 жыл бұрын
hat's off, last time I worked A10's was 1984, I was WCS but at RAF Bentwaters we all where Crew Chiefs. I even had an SEI for crew chief lol
@ColdCanuck503 жыл бұрын
I kept finding myself nodding my head to each explanation that the Major gave. The walkaround was detailed without being over my head and seemed to anticipate my own questions. Very nicely done.
@bscrecoveryrescue47913 жыл бұрын
Amazing for the boots on the ground to hear these coming back them up
@peterh51654 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Excellent explanation of all the thought that went into the planes design.
@tomw83 жыл бұрын
"seven barrels of Freedom" 👊👍🏼💯
@mccallie333 жыл бұрын
ShiV that was a fantastic walkaround!!! The Demo team and the entire A-10 community is going to miss you. Great work. Gator has some very big shoes to fill.
@amandawight71243 жыл бұрын
Excellent preflight video. Thank you for making it. I wish I could have flown this aircraft.
@BRUXXUS3 жыл бұрын
God I love the A-10! The Major seems like such a cool guy. Genuinely loves this beast, as so many of us do. 😊
@MathiasEmilKuntz19943 жыл бұрын
"usually when we have an airplane landing gear up it's flying within a week" That's so impressive!
@hackettstownboyssoccertv71064 жыл бұрын
Very impressive; excellent walk around; the HOG is a beast getting better in 2020; a big THANK YOU to all service members & pilots; USA is blessed with top talent and brilliant minds!!!!!
@jinzhang82414 жыл бұрын
This is the BEST EVER WALKAROUND video ever made!!!! I wish the teams could do this for all front line fighter aircraft from the F15, F16, F18 (Hornet and Superhornet) , and F-22! Amazing description of the systems!
@rogerkaeding16613 жыл бұрын
Takes me back 40 years to being a crew chief at DM in Tucson. Love that airframe. So many good memories.
@davidwebber86362 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. A great piece of work.
@WingoverUHD3 жыл бұрын
So many interesting facts. Loved the bit about the gun's accuracy. Fantastic video!
@richarddrewniak209710 ай бұрын
I remember as a young man my father was an engineer for general electric working with Fairchild on this aircraft. An aircraft built around a gun. Such an amazing piece of machinery.
@sandrocata20753 жыл бұрын
Thank You for doing this Video. We saw you at the SkyDrive London Airshow this past Sunday Sept 13th. The A-10 has always been my favourite aircraft. The show was excellent! Thank you for coming up to Canada . Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Stay well and stay safe.
@ronbernier63773 жыл бұрын
This was awesome... I crewed A10's in the 80's before moving into C5's as an FE. Brings back memories although my jet was a lot more analog. Thank you I totally enjoyed it.
@ErikJohnston3 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome! Thanks so much fir your service!
@ferdberffle4 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite plane, ever! Thanks, great presentation.
@peetre3 жыл бұрын
Well done, you and Erik. Thank you for your service!
@ektaron2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I wouldn’t’ve even dreamt of watching anything so detailed about probably the best CAS aircraft ever made (followed by Su-25 sorta-kinda). Thank you so much!!
@ryanfitz22144 жыл бұрын
I’m in the Navy and work on F/A-18E Super Hornets it’s cool seeing into different military aircraft and how they work
@ErikJohnston4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Fitzgerald Thank you sir, glad you liked it!! Thanks so much for your service! It is greatly appreciated by so many!!
@SEEININFRARED3 жыл бұрын
My father was a jet mechanic in the Navy for 20+ years. He was on three different aircraft carriers in his day, and retired as a Master Chief. He also worked with the Air Force, as a civilian doing the same kind of work. Those aircraft do not leave the ship without your services. I have a special place in my heart for what you guys do in the Navy. I was only a Navy brat myself but wished I would have served when I had the chance. My hat is off to you my friend. Thanks for your continued service.
@millwrightdad37534 жыл бұрын
Kept out some parts, but I’m surprised you gave so much detail. When I was active Air Force, I was responsible for loading the munitions on the hog and I couldn’t even describe some of the things to my friends and family and here you have it all on video lmao
@garylucas65113 жыл бұрын
Best walk around i have seen on any military aircraft. Loved the inside cockpit review of systems. Thank you for your service!!
@ErikJohnston3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! I was surprised how detailed Maj. Wilton explained the cockpit.
@bollewillem14 жыл бұрын
Best walkaround video ever. And I am glad it is about the A-10. And I agree that this should be the standard for the walkaround videos.
@quantomic11062 жыл бұрын
I don't get why they keep calling this bird ugly. It's one of the most beautiful machine I've ever seen!
@CastleGraphics4 жыл бұрын
3:30, that is the access panel that is used to load the gun. The latches on the black cage looking structure are where the ALA is attached to load ammo. It is not a belt, it's a chain drive to move ammo. You can see one of the driveshafts that operate the drum right above and forward. The actual reason that the gun rotates (9:00) is to reposition the ammo (1st round ready at 1 o'clock on the gun rotation) for the next burst. 24:00 the APU is also used for ammo loads & weapons ground testing. Otherwise you'd have to bring a hydraulic mule and an electric cart to to weapons loads. That sharp pointed pipe directly behind his head is the fuel dump mast for the engines...or otherwise known as the "lobotomizer" by ground crew.
@zapfanzapfan3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tour! Don't let anyone retire it!
@DFX2KX3 жыл бұрын
As someone who's played DCS, it's really neat seeing an actual A10 pilot going over the various parts of the aircraft. Also fun when I can say 'Hey, I know what that switch does!' Edit: OH, So THAT'S how the fire handles work! Thanks ShIV
@rinsedpie3 жыл бұрын
At 24:55, only when this excellent instructor stands near the engine that I realized how big those engines are!
@Weisior2 жыл бұрын
This pilot is an excellent teacher! Damn I would love to buy him a beer or two for that perfect walkaround! And you too Erik, thank you!
@mentalizatelo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Maj. Cody "ShIV" Wilton, you know and love that aircraft and it really shows!
@nedstudios64903 жыл бұрын
Positively the most interesting walk around I’ve seen on KZfaq. If you kept it going just like this. You’d probably be the only one. I can’t tell you about commercials or if you have any monitized or not because I’m a premium member. But truly, I was totally tuned in. Thank you Sir.
@UHK-Reaper4 жыл бұрын
He's the real deal. I worked A-10's and everything he said is fact. I was waiting for any discrepancies but no he is the master of his craft from the continuous ignition of the engines down to maintenance practices. Edit- btw I seen a canapy jettison by accident by a female crew chief! It was impressive is sounded like a mortar and that thing blew off and flipped through the air backwards and hit one the tails and came to a rest smashing the canopy on the concrete. That jet was down for a long time because it severed a lot of stuff by design in the jettison. Side note we had a Msgt with a computer and DCS he would bring it in and the troops would "train" on the jet without ever going to the real jets parked outside it was amazing.
@johnmagill94962 жыл бұрын
I saw somebody lean into the cockpit, turn on the battery and accidentally hit the countermeasure switch. Yep, there were flares bouncing around all over the place. CHUNKACHUNKACHUNKA!! Burned holes in the wings, even melted concrete! Before I got to that assignment the canopy on one was disconnected from the catapult. To pull the seat I think. At the same time two guys were working in it. One walking up the backbone, one leaning into the cockpit. The guy in the cockpit - somehow - pulled the canopy jettison. The safety pin was out and he got something hung up on the handle.The catapult struck the other guy on one side of his face. As I recall it didn't kill him, but it might as well have.
@danieljohnston87213 жыл бұрын
I made a boo boo. I couldn't see insignia on the pilot's uniform and accidentally demoted him to captain, I realize he's a major. OUTSTANDING seminar and documentary on the A10, Thank you very much!!!!
@westernblood37322 жыл бұрын
Another high quality video on the ins and out of military aircraft. Thank you for bringing this content to us. The explanations given by the pilots and the level of access they are sharing with us on these machines are fantastic.
@UKAviationMovies4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing walkaround 😎😎😎😎