Unbelievable!! I am a combat vet, with about 3000 hrs in the blackhawk. I would love to visit one day and check it out, maybe fly with you some day. Congratulations on the purchase.

show it all, dude. 100 %. daily documentaries.

As an Army veteran and Blackhawk mechanic/crew chief I want to see everything you do to a machine I knew inside and out a long time ago. Keep up the great videos.

The only thing cooler than buying a Blackhawk is hearing your story on how you started life as a poor kid with not much to your name, and forged your own path through life, to being able to buy your own Blackhawk. Hugely inspirational. Gratz man, I’m stoked for you.

Wow that's incredible

I work for Sikorsky. I'm an Aircraft electrician. I wire MH-60 Blackhawks, -60R Seahawks and other "Blackhawk" varients. You just purchased the toughest rotary wing aircraft made. Congratulations!!!! It's a flying tank.

Congrats man! This is so interesting and I want to see it all! My Army veteran hubby will be excited to see the military vehicles part of this video. He drove many during his time in Iraq from 2000-2004. Can't wait to see your training, the rebuild, and future missions to help others! You are a favorite channel to watch along with AWP helping others. Don't ever stop!👍🏻🚁

Served as a HH-60 Pave Hawk maintainer in the Air Force. This is insanity lol. It’s not just “making” it serviceable to fly, it has to be continuously inspected to keep it that way. I know what that inspection process entails and that’s a lot money. 🤙🏽 cool video

2.4 million views in 9 days tells you all you need to know about our interest. Show what it takes. Congrats and fly safe.

I was a black hawk mechanic and crew chief in the army for 5 years. And this is absolutely awesome man. Was so glad to hear that your having a pm1 and 2 done. That thing is going to be so solid man. That capability of that bird is incredible. You are going to have the time of your life. Especially with a combat experienced pilot to show you the limits. Hopefully he was an mtp. That would be just that much more knowledge on the aircraft.

This is awesome! Super excited for you. I actually was on an auction few years back looking into a Blackhawk. I wanted get in there and fix it up myself and started researching if it was even legal and what companies were out there already doing this type of work. After seeing what you went through I know I wasn’t ready to do it. Instead I started applying to Sikorsky which had been bought out by Lockheed just so I could work on these beasts. Fate had other things in stored for me, but I would love to see what Thoroughbred found as far as overall condition and then the mods and options you chose to outfit yours with and of course the finished product! It’s funny I used to live right there in Lexington and Utah. To think I was so close the facility that is making your Blackhawk airworthy, now I wish I stayed! I was doing my ground courses right there at cornerstone by SLC airport too. Oh and I would love to hear your buddy’s thought on the commercial flavor of this helicopter and how it compares to his military variety with the avionics and even seat comfort

Next video: I bought Area 51. What now?

Heavy D, PLEASE show us EVERYTHING from the start of the inspection process to the refurbishing and everything in between! It will be incredible to see something like this because NOBODY in the Civilian world has done this and shown a step by step in depth detailed video documenting buying, restoring then flying a BlackHawk Military Helicopter. It is very impressive to see you fufill your personal dreams! This has to be the most expensive purchase you have ever made. I have read that just the maintainece on a BlackHawk runs over $800,000.00 anually or $3,000-$5,000 per flight hour. I'm sure you will have a contest to guess how much it cost to purchase so I am going to say $3,500,000.00 to purchase and another $1,000,000.00 to get it fully restored.

Hey HeavyD, I'll throw my hat in the ring! I am one of the originals, a 67T Tactical Transport Helicopter Repairer. 3k hours as a Crewchief and just shy of 30 years of service. I've got my A&P and have spent a few years running the Quality Control shop. Heck, I am a school trained crewmember instructor, I just might be able to turn Diesel Dave into a crewchief🤣 In all seriousness though. With the things that I imagine you want to do with this aircraft, please squeeze every little bit of information you can put of your 60 driver buddy. External loads and unimproved landing sites can be very unforgiving. Power management is life and go arounds are free. Please keep your new girl dirty side down.

Great Video. As a former Blackhawk instructor pilot, I would like to follow your incredible journey. The whole process from your delivery in Lexington to your first flight as a PIC in your own Blackhawk Helicopter. Congratulations. I am very envious.

Super happy for you, man! It's so cool to be able to achieve huge dreams like this and share them with the rest of us. I've been loving the channel and especially this Blackhawk series!

As an active duty black hawk mechanic, I would absolutely love to see more of this. Totally geeking out at the thought of you personally owning one and looking forward to see what happens next!

yes, to all of it. Show me everything. The Blackhawk has been my favorite helicopter for many many years now and i am absolutely flabbergasted that a civilian can own and operate one. So yes, i want to see the whole process. Please and thank you!

Congratulations on achieving your life long goal of owning a ex military Blackhawk. I would like to see more of the technical maintenance side in future videos please. Although my passion is military vehicles I find this is next level, just like to say thanks for all that you and your team do. Cheers from NZ

Just found your channel. A combination of service, adventure and moxie. The Oregon plane crash recovery was my first (very kind and emphatic service there) and now this. Appreciate the acknowledgements and expressions of gratitude. You seem very humble at your core. That being said, you also seem extremely capable, fearless and confident. I look forward to getting to know you better through your content.

UH-60A/L/M instructor pilot here, retired last year. I miss flying this guy, saved my life numerous times in combat, this is, by far, the best machined you'll ever put your hands on. Congrats on on realizing your dream. I hope you do great things with this amazing machine same way I did for 2500 hours. I'd love to see it complete and flying.

Guys, I'm not gonna lie, I had tears in my eyes watching this video. Becoming a Black Hawk pilot changed my life and watching your joy flying it, took me back to 1990 at Ft Rucker. Congratulations!

I just found you on KZfaq this week and I am loving the content. I would love to see more videos of the BlackHawk and other military equipment. Being Veteran I love seeing the equipment from my time in the service. Awesome video can't wait to see more.

Super amazing truck and hawk, what a beauty. It's my first time on your channel. I love military stuffs and gadgets. One doesn't get to see many videos like this on KZfaq. I'll love to see more detailed videos of this lovely blackhawk transitioning into its civil life. Amazing video, I love it. Was glued to the end.

Please document the entire process of the Blackhawk over haul please! If it's here on this channel or on it owns separate channel it'll make for some great content. I've been a fan of yours since the vlog of going out of your way to help the farmer who was in dire straights for hay in the winter after an awful harvest. It's a fantastic thing to see such a generous honest person give up so much of their time and equipment for amazing causes. I know this Blackhawk will be a work horse of the fleet when she's up and running. Honestly either this helicopter or the BO105 would be a dream for a helicopter nut to fly in. I wish only the best of luck on you and your amazing crew!

I'm a technician and can't help but geek out about the "maintenance" portion. I would love to see all mechanical repairs, updates, and fixes being done to get that thing ready for the air. Awesome!

Found this video through recommendation and man props to camera man and the editing for putting all of this together. Things I would probably never see in my life time watching loading & unloading with all different angles/areas how things are done. Truly amazing production: 10/10!

I would love to see it all!! I am a Navy AD vet with experience on H-2s and H-3. Always been in love with the Blackhawk! Thanks D and your whole crew for an awesome channel!

Full series would be awesome. Even content on your training, licensing, etc. would be cool to see. Can't wait to see your first search/rescue/recovery out of this badass!!!

Awesome! 13 year Army vet here, I started in the NG as a Chinook mechanic, and was reclassed to Combat Medic when I went active duty. I was in the 101st Airborne with 2/502 Infantry and have a lot of time flying in, and rappelling/fast roping out of Blackhawks. 👍🏻

Apache next💀

Massive congrats! Feels real good to achieve your dreams, especially when you know you've worked hard for it. Well deserved!

As a Aussie aircraft maintenance engineer, the more technical the video the better. I'd really like to see the nitty gritty of what's involved in getting this bird put together. 🙂🇦🇺

I'd love to see everything: repairs,maintenace,FAA requirements, paperwork,the whole kit and caboodle! Super happy for you,not very often a dream of this magnitude comes true!

Congretes! Pre blackhawk cabin crew chief here, served in Korean army. I did many operation with it such as cargo, bambi operation which is water bucket thing to put the fires away, carrying VIPs, medivac. And shooting M60D in the air was the fun thing to do. I don't think U.S. military uses that old gun these days tho. One thing that I hated was having no Air-conditioning system. Had to suffer a lot. Oh yeah sometimes I had to pump the apu to 3000psi when it gives away to start the engine. This video brought me a some memory back, thank you!

Congratulations this is huge! Would love to see more about what is needed to bring a decommissioned aircraft in flying condition and be able to be used. And everything that is required before you get to fly it with a private license and what licenses are needed to carry people and do the missions you were hinting it.

I’d love to see some of the rebuild process! The company I work for manufactures the main gearbox and tail rotor gearboxes for blackhawk helicopters, I may have built part of that helicopter!

Keep ALL of the flying related videos coming Dave! Congrats.

Hi, I’m a ex British R A F Q R A engine technician, I am 57 years of age never been into helicopters before now . You have just got me interested in this venture of yours, plus I’m a silent partner in my step sons haulage company. I’m also on the autism spectrum disorder formally known as Asperger syndrome so when something likes this spikes my interest I really want more and more information and just want to learn and keep learning. So you have a big huge yes please keep your videos on this your black hawk project coming we need more and more. Feed us and me with it please. Health and happiness to you all and to your families, god bless you all. Kind regards, Andrew.

Sikorsky aircraft did have a facility here in elmira ny. The previous facility sikorsky bought out was Schweizer aircraft. Schweizer aircraft was making and customizing the black hawks before Sikorsky aircraft took over. The only reason I knew is because, I was once a security guard Stationed there and did secure walk through inside the plant. It was so fascinating watching is process being done from start to finish, then to watch them go up for there first test run was jaw dripping experience. I hope you enjoy the Blackhawk cuz, the are fascinating machinery. ML&R to you guys. Pinky from Corning, NY.

So amazing. Please cover this in depth. So many of us private pilot’s dream about what you are doing. Well done! Speaking as a former Commander of a Utah SAR team, this kind of capability would be an incredible asset to support the SAR mission and help the citizens and visitors to your county.

I live in Huntsville, and I saw a black Kenworth the other day and thought it looked just like Heavy D's. Turns out it totally was! How awesome you guys were in town. I drive by where you guys picked up the Blackhawk every single day.

I’d love to see all the coverage you can Put out on this!! Thank you for being a breath of fresh air in a world that going crazy!! God bless

Congratulations from Germany! 🇩🇪 Something like this would be unbelievable in my country.

As a 20 year veteran of Army aviation-mostly in UH 1 (Hueys ) I would like to tell you good luck, because you are about to venture into a nightmare of maintenance that you only think you're aware of. I sincerely wish you the best of luck-and I wish I could fly with you.

New subscriber here! Found this through the algorithm because I am a retired Army Blackhawk guy with 25 years experience. Would love for you to dive deep into the certification process with the FAA and obviously all phase, overhaul, configuration and routine maintenance/inspections. This is a great opportunity to share and learn about the amazing freedoms available to qualified citizens! Thanks for sharing!

I work in Huntsville Al. This is very cool to know you were here. I go on Redstone Arsenal all the time and get to see static displays but see these helicopters all the time and sometimes up close. Congrats on your purchase and I hope you get to enjoy it for a long time. I love what you do and also love that you help people out when you can. Keep up the awesome work.

I've worked on hundreds of those while I was a WG8852 Aircraft Mechanic at CCAD. I've also worked on the Alpha, Delta and Echo Model AH64 Apache and the OH58 Kiowa Warrior. Rappelled & jumped out of the Blackhawk as well. Have fun with it!!!

As an Army retired Combat Infantry Vet it does my heart good to see these birds in any capacity. I spent lots of time infilling, exfilling, and even jumping from them. Totally love seeing you dream big and accomplishing your goals, keep at it!

D, you’ve got to document the whole thing! Personally, money aside, the whole thing is totally fascinating!!! I didn’t know the difference between the helicopter you had already and the Blackhawk. Other than the obvious, it’s military so it’s awesome. The shear size difference is amazing! Share the experience, or as much as you want to. Thank you!!!

show all of the process brother, so happy for you, i began to learn to fly in a r22 when i was 21 years old and dream of still being able to buy my own maybe a light sport helicopter some day im totally fascinated with helicopters so your videos are very interesting to watch, its like we are here with you enjoying your dream, be safe brother.

I've ridden in Huey's, CH-46, CH-53 and a BH.They ride so smooth! Congrats! I want to see the whole transformation and prep! I'm sure most Vets agree.

Seriously as a crew chief I have a special place in my heart for the UH60. They are such an amazing aircraft to fly on, and their is so much you can do with them from shooting belt fed machine guns, to running a rescue hoist, to standard Uber Air. It is a unique and frankly beautiful bird and I’m super stoked to see more content on the phase mx and the updates to help pass some of the time wile deployed. Congratulations on a milestone most of us will only ever dream about.

Wow, how cool!! Please document all you can, this brings back the memories. As an Airborne/Air-Assault Vet I absolutely loved flying in, jumping & rappelling out of the BlackHawk, it was an experience you'd never forget and just a total badass bird. Looking forward to the finished product and seeing future vids of your BlackHawk in action. Congrats!!

I just retired as an Electronics Tech on the Navy variant (MH-60S). Most of this is the same, except this variant has fewer systems (Main rotor/tail pylon fold, foldable stabilator, active vibration control system, integrated mechanical diagnostic systems, etc). Glass cockpit with data concentrators in transition section will be an area of focus, particularly with regard to fuel readings on your mission and flight displays. I have a cheap easy fix for that when you inevitably come across it! I recently taught folks how to operate and fly this machine in the simulators as well. Owning a machine that happened to be my life's work would be a dream come true to me. You are quite fortunate!

This is absolutely incredible!! WOW...want to hear and see what ever your doing...to own a Black Hawk...to incorporate this machine into your line of work...don't want to miss anything...

I currently fly the 60M model, so needless to say it would be cool to see what all you do to make it your own. They are fantastic aircraft and congrats on the achievement of being able to score one.

My heartfelt congratulations to you Dave, your enthusiasm and excitement really comes through. You’ve earned it and I know you’ll savor every moment. As a former AF Airframe Specialist I would enjoy every detail you are willing to present in this series. Kudos young man!

I do Search and Rescue. Naval Station Whitbey Island has a Search and Rescue program that uses Blackhawks and they've been a key part in a lot of missions. Makes my heart sing to hear the thump of the Blackhawks - to me that's the sound that help is soon to be dispensed. Cool birds.

I can think of no one more deserving, congratulations on the new addition to the family, awesome video's mate.

I would love to see all of it!! All technical, practice flying etc.. all of it. love the content and huge congratulations for reaching that point in your life where you are able to tick off such a huge box from your goals!

I’m envious! Congratulations Heavy D! I would love to own a Blackhawk! What an awesome air machine, I loved flying it in the 82nd Airborne Division. We literally did everything you could think of with that helicopter. If you need a SK-70 Blackhawk type rated pilot with a current CFI Helicopter rating I would be happy to assist with your training , I can even fly out to wherever you need me since I fly for a Major Airline. Cheers and have lots of fun with it!!

Please keep the Blackhawk content coming! My dad flew Blackhawks and Apaches for the army for 22 years! It’s been my dream to own one and be able to take him back out! He got injured and isn’t allowed to fly anymore so he misses it. Your content fuels the fire I need to grind to be able to get one for him one day!!

We Look Forward to all the GREAT effort that you and your team will go through this entire process. Good Luck and looking forward to Great Content.

Dave please show us everything on this. This is insane! Would be super interested in the training as well. Are you going to get your instrument rating??

I’am an A&P jet engine wide body mechanic, would love to see all the steps of maintenance needed to get this machine air worthy again! Big big job ahead of you all have fun

This is awesome. I'd like to see every detail of the process. Loved the Diesel Brothers show. Had no idea that you were into aircraft also. Continued good luck on this incredible journey.

I’m totally bewildered I can’t imagine this….when I was in the military this was the latest greatest bad ass helicopter. I went to Air Assault school with this thing and jumped out and did operations training for being Air Assault qualified. I just can’t imagine that a civilian can own this………… I’m just gonna watch in awe as you do all these missions with it.

I cant lie, I'm a Marine Veteran that has always wanted to get my helicopter license, and im so jealous right now I cant even begin to describe it... congratulations, and I am looking forward to seeing more videos of that bad ass machine...

We just watched you rescue Craig’s boat at Lake Mead. You guys are such incredibly beautiful people to do the things that you do! God bless every one of you and thank you for being such great people… especially in today’s world!

That's awesome. Can't wait to see the progress of getting it ready and first use

Oh boy, this is freaking awesome! I personally would like to see as much details about this Beast and the process you through with it, including your flying license, as possible.

this would be an awesome series to watch, even in depth detail of it all, and understanding all the paper work and filing, for others that want to do this or own any military equipment, probably will make life for them a lot easier to understand how long of a process it would be

Welcome to Huntsville, AL. from a fellow helicopter lover, and I am also a former aircraft mechanic. Awesome video, and you're fortunate to have the perfect friends and connections to help you see this project through. Dude soon you'll be flying a Blackhawk!

Congratulations heavyD, I'm looking for word to seeing more videos of you and your Blackhawk my friend

Watching the things y'all are doing makes my life in a wheelchair a little more bearable keep on, it's awesome and thanks for sharing

Hi Dave, I'm the Mom of 2 Military Veteran sons that i'm extremely proud of. My oldest son Corey deployed with the Marines CH-46 Purple Foxes and he did 2 tours with a safe return. My youngest Andy deployed with Charlie company 1st Calvary also with a safe return by the grace of God. I also grew up within a military family and the Vietnam war. I was able to sit in the pilot seat in a CH-46 and the feeling overwhelmed me because I felt every soul that had flown on that Phrong. So it's a yes for me to see your complete journey. By the way I've been watching you guys for awhile now, i've laughed, cried and shook my head and i love it all. Please keep doing all you do God Speed to you all. P.S. I'd feel bad if i didn't mention I'm also a Grandmother to 4.

I was a crew chief on Army Black Hawks. They are amazing aircraft- fast, reliable, easy to fly. Hope to see you guys do some rescue missions, that's what it's all about. You may want to consider a rescue hoist as an accessory.

Bro, I'm new to your channel today and I have to say...the smile and your demeanor are what dreams are made of! Soooo happy to see good peoples making their dreams come true! Congrats brother!!

I think seeing the UH 60’s transformation from military to civilian would be awesome. I’ve worked on a S64 for the past 26 years, showing what it takes as far as inspections, modifications and training would really open people’s eyes. Great video

I’m not a pilot but I am a vet, and that wonderful bird has dropped me off and picked me up from numerous combat ops while I was active. Congratulations, looking forward to seeing what you do with her.

I'd love to see a whole series of this, cover literally everything its too dope not to...

This is the best video you've ever made. Love that helicopter!

I tested those before the US Army bought them. I was part of a Masters commision making last minute changes before ordering. They are way more powerful than a Huey. You can imagine learning about a Black Hawk down years later from a movie and how chilling it was to hear about one downed so easy.

Show us EVERYTHING!! This is so inspiring and encouraging. Congrats Heavy D.

8 year Army veteran with the majority of my timed served with the 101st. Loved every time I was able to fly in the UH-60 even if it was through training and Air Assault operations! Congrats on your new baby and I look forward to seeing your future updates! Would love for you to get super in depth with this content as well, im hooked.

First of all congrats, that is awesome. I would love to see all of it from start until the end. I used to work on helicopters for a logging helicopter company. Thanks for sharing

Amazing video. Unfortunately I came late, I'll see what you have already filmed, but I'd love to see the nitty gritty detail that goes in all this.

Absolutely love it! I'm former U.S Marine Corps ATC and I spent my off duty time flying w/ Search and Rescue in H1C's out of MCAS Yuma in 1973-75...Blackhawks are certainly much bigger and can do everything the old Hueys did but better and so much extra...I know you'll find a great use for this outstanding tool! Congrats and thanks for taking us along! Great job flying the bus!

As a private pilot my self, I’d love to see an aviation channel from you! Congrats on owning one of the most badass helicopters ever!

This is so cool. I flew a Coast Guard Helicopter before. Good luck with your new toy! I would love to see more video's so please make as many as you can. I love your channel and what you all do.

As a former 15t maintainer we do PMi-1 and PMi-2 constantly with a crew of 6-10 with a 30 day window being station in Fort Campbell KY we work on helicopters alot do to being air assault base. Man you're going to have fun with that helicopter flying inside them are fun lots of power congrats on your achievement

So freaking cool! I spent 8 1/2 years of my life working on these, 6 years in service and 2 1/2 years at Fort Rucker, AL as a civilian mechanic. Brings a tear to my eye almost every time I see one fly over. I sure do miss flying in these bad boys. Congratulations!

As a civilian flight medic, I flew LifeFlight missions in a BO105 and my friends have flown medevac missions in Blackhawks. Totally onboard with what you are doing. Please show as much as possible of the transition of this AC. Total jealous!! Congratulations!

Wow, that’s amazingly awesome, congratulations on this accomplishment! Love to see more!! Di & Max

Oh man. First video I've seen of yours. This made me an instant subscriber. I'm a flight test engineer with a contractor and I'd love to see the dirty technical details on this channel or another!

I've always been curious about buying one and getting it ready for civilian use. Please keep us posted on all the steps.

I would love to see everything. Upgrades, flight training and everything in between. I think most, including myself, will never have this experience, so it would be great to see as much as possible. Good luck.

No one..noone but you guys can pull this off, how many guys your age, with ability, finances and a place to use it, a real future for it.. Heavy D, living the dream

I just love you guys. I appreciative of your videos! Keep up all the great work!