I did this a couple hundred feet over the ocean on a Hercules... I was in the 8th grade... My dad took me on a space A flight to Iwo jima. That was a memorable day... Thanks Dad
As a load that barely got to fly, the best view I ever got was watching a fireworks show from above on the 4 of July in SC with the door open like that. Man I don't miss being in the AF.
I can almost guarantee that person is wearing a safety-harness. No risk of falling out. But you are not wrong, hell yes I would love to sit on that spot and look out.
They do actually counter rotate, the optical illusion is just them appearing to rotating much slower than they are because of the rate the phone takes pictures
“The advantage of such designs is that counter-rotating propellers balance the effects of torque and P-factor, meaning that such aircraft do not have a critical engine in the case of engine failure.“ - wiki
“The critical engine of a multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft is the engine that, in the event of failure, would most adversely affect the performance or handling abilities of an aircraft.” - wiki
Yes. I'm not 100% sure if they spin in the direction they appear to be spinning or the opposite direction (this is one of those camera aliasing effects so it could be either), but they spin like that to compensate the torque of each other.
It's a neat plane but it's hilariously expensive for what it is. It's basically the same price as a C17 with worse performance. C17 is even better at short take off and landing surprisingly. But C17 is cheap because the volume made. These A400s are basically artisanal made.
I got to ride in a c130 cargo config once. They rigged a net into a kind of long trough along the wall . none of us remember the flight. the vibration and gentle rocking got us sleeping like two minutes after take off. comfiest flight ever.
That's not even an American plane or soldier. Also America already spends more public money (not including insurance premiums and what private individuals pay) than any other nation on healthcare. It's not the military that's the problem. It's how you spend your money on healthcare.
Spending more public money on healthcare doesn't necessarily mean anything when costs are higher than anywhere else. The military industrial complex is its own problem but is also an extension of rich people's agendas who use them to stack international decks to profit from.
Yes the US Healthcare model is broken. Insurance companies, drug companies and private hospitals artificially drive up costs. You guys need a public system. Like it or not western military strength will be needed to counter increasing Russian and Chinese revanchism and imperialism. It's not military spending preventing better US healthcare, it's the healthcare system itself.
Those people don't last as jump masters, or crew chiefs, or anyone else allowed to roam while the plane is in the air. Some Master Sergeant will appear from the fucking ether and obliterate you.
on planes see it takes of whit out the Master sergant or the Crew Chiefs... in the air crew does anything. the Master Sergant Crew Chief shows up from a puff of smoke and starts yelling.
He probably wearing a harness, it's required to have a parachute or harness on when in the cargo area with the door open. Although in my c130, the line was aft or flight station 617
GlenL
You can fart as much as you want and no one will know
DadThoughts
I did this a couple hundred feet over the ocean on a Hercules... I was in the 8th grade... My dad took me on a space A flight to Iwo jima. That was a memorable day... Thanks Dad
4bRigger
sky whales!
mikeatike
Finally one of these without either Fortunate Son or Freebird.
zeacorzeppelin10
This looks cool as hell and scary as hell all in one.
gabicraina
The Galaxy is slightly below Orion's belt, but it is climbing.
andydicktracymorganfairchild
The fire rises
spoonassassin
Wonderbred
He's harnessed in. I used to fly on those planes in that area doing those things.
NameChecksOut87
Why do I want to jump?
Marciluphigus
DO A BACKFLIP!!!
MuffinProof
Barrel roll*
laDisparitionDesHeures
The whole end of the plane's missing! Oh Boeing, you DID IT AGAIN!
gablestout
(Lockheed)
81licks
Does it want to come in?
RummageSaleBubbler
Hey we all want a great view.
Rendova
I'm sure the soldier was drafted.
ImpossibleAgenda
One of the few reasons I miss being in the military is for experiences like this.
darrowcd
Get out of the way! He’s trying to land.
Nonada
As a load that barely got to fly, the best view I ever got was watching a fireworks show from above on the 4 of July in SC with the door open like that. Man I don't miss being in the AF.
PixelSprite64
AllMaktAtTengilVarBefriare
No one takes the blue? It's the best one!
J0hnnyMemeonic
PixelSprite64
shmorlockthewarlock
This is beautiful
Hukkie
Marines... they are a special breed.
loismustdie
I desperately hoped the audio was Fortunate Son before unmuting.
DarthRastus
I love the prop rotation on the A400M
Kalamburas
Holland?
jakedafish
Look how flat it is. It has to be.
dronir
Yes, the town of Heusden.
soepie7
Not sure, but it does look like the Netherlands at least.
Whatdoyousaytoanicecupoftea
Intolerant Bastards
gabicraina
3KnucklesDeep
Dutch air force? They're a kut above.
LebistusReticulatis
Yes indeed
ThaneofGlamis
Is that an old star fort?
StarscreamAndHutch
Guys will look at this and say hell yeah.
Hukkie
I can almost guarantee that person is wearing a safety-harness. No risk of falling out. But you are not wrong, hell yes I would love to sit on that spot and look out.
StarscreamAndHutch
There is no doubt a monkey tail on them.
spiceass9000
He’s clipped in. And it’s not an osprey so ya that’s fine
VeinyFleshTrumpet
God I miss the military.
QuartzPoker
As I understand it, you wear a harness clipped to the plane you are in and this becomes the best fucking seat on the planet.
okkilby
Do the propeller blades actually spin in opposition to each other?
caledric
Nope just an optical illusion
armrha
They do actually counter rotate, the optical illusion is just them appearing to rotating much slower than they are because of the rate the phone takes pictures
Phonoi00
I am not 100% sure, but after a quick google it looks like an A400M ATLAS. And it is one of the few multi-engine planes with counter-rotation. https://www.natodays.cz/aircraft/a400m-atlas#:~:text=Among%20the%20specifics%20of%20the,which%20improve%20its%20flight%20characteristics.
Phonoi00
https://skybrary.aero/articles/counter-rotating-propellers
cousteau
Hm. It was my impression that they always did this. I see no reason why they wouldn't.
Acc87
They do. IIRC mostly for added low speed stability and adding some extra lift due to some effect (both prop pairs "shoveling" air under the winds)
DarKandTwistedbartender
Yes, it’s an airbus A400
korndogg83
“The advantage of such designs is that counter-rotating propellers balance the effects of torque and P-factor, meaning that such aircraft do not have a critical engine in the case of engine failure.“ - wiki
“The critical engine of a multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft is the engine that, in the event of failure, would most adversely affect the performance or handling abilities of an aircraft.” - wiki
cousteau
Yes. I'm not 100% sure if they spin in the direction they appear to be spinning or the opposite direction (this is one of those camera aliasing effects so it could be either), but they spin like that to compensate the torque of each other.
The72ndRaven
They spin the blades going "down between engines." So yea, you're good!
PixelSprite64
Thelolzknight
Hawaii?
tarataqa
...Charlie don't surf...
Squeak74b
CCR is reserved for rotary-wing aircraft.
CeterumCenseo
With the mountains and the coastline, I'd have gone with the Jurassic Park theme
Lethous
One of the many reasons the Air Force is always the right choice over the others. Ask anyone, they will agree
Macetheace50
Sure beets opening the screen door on the submarine.
SwagicalYololord
Yeah but most don’t get the chance to fly.
Lethous
Facts, after 10 years of flying I ended up having to leave it behind last year. I don't mind having a ground job, but I sure as shit miss flying.
If China happens I'll be happy to not be on an airplane though. I like breathing.
sevenfingerman
Holland?
Aetherblade
It's certainly flat enough and we do have a bunch of those old starfort shaped cities, but I don't recognize the town.
Noahbalboa82
Airbus A400, I think. In between a C130 and C17 in size and capability. Looks like a bitchin' cargo plane
BrdCdn
It's a neat plane but it's hilariously expensive for what it is. It's basically the same price as a C17 with worse performance. C17 is even better at short take off and landing surprisingly. But C17 is cheap because the volume made. These A400s are basically artisanal made.
Noahbalboa82
That's too bad. I like the idea of a prop plane in the same vein as the c130. Is there any reason why it couldn't be made in large numbers?
BrdCdn
No customer. Euro countries don't have large enough militaries to fill enough orders. Others already have C17s and C130s.
ShoopDeDoop
What do you mean "No thanks"? That's the best seat on the plane (if you don't have a hammock).
nsaspyingonuranus
Training and experience, trust the tech and roll with it.
Fujidude
Oh no, the best one is the jump seat right next to the cabin door and forward urinal. Good times.
MADchemEE
Exactly. You're harnessed & anchored in. As long as you're the one to check your primary & backup attachments.... Meh.
Vaguely reminds me of handsfree rappelling.
Doompug
I got to ride in a c130 cargo config once. They rigged a net into a kind of long trough along the wall . none of us remember the flight. the vibration and gentle rocking got us sleeping like two minutes after take off. comfiest flight ever.
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Also most likely tethered and perfectly safe (the rest of his day may not be quite as safe).
TheWhiteBarry
"No thanks, I'd rather have healthcare instead of dead people across the world who are no threat to me"
BrdCdn
That's not even an American plane or soldier. Also America already spends more public money (not including insurance premiums and what private individuals pay) than any other nation on healthcare. It's not the military that's the problem. It's how you spend your money on healthcare.
4etherling
Spending more public money on healthcare doesn't necessarily mean anything when costs are higher than anywhere else. The military industrial complex is its own problem but is also an extension of rich people's agendas who use them to stack international decks to profit from.
BrdCdn
Yes the US Healthcare model is broken. Insurance companies, drug companies and private hospitals artificially drive up costs. You guys need a public system. Like it or not western military strength will be needed to counter increasing Russian and Chinese revanchism and imperialism. It's not military spending preventing better US healthcare, it's the healthcare system itself.
railroadbiscuit
If my high school buddies were in the cockpit I'm certain they'd start pulling air doughnuts though.
Leithoa
You've got a safety lanyard.
Kyrorayne
Only if you remember to attach it... I've worked with people who ignored basic safety...
WombatHammer
Those people don't last as jump masters, or crew chiefs, or anyone else allowed to roam while the plane is in the air. Some Master Sergeant will appear from the fucking ether and obliterate you.
ZackWester
on planes see it takes of whit out the Master sergant or the Crew Chiefs... in the air crew does anything. the Master Sergant Crew Chief shows up from a puff of smoke and starts yelling.
unfortunatelynotdeadyet
It’s fine, if you fall out, I’m sure the plane behind would catch you.
ProfessorMatt
Right in the spinning choppers. Or maybe on the pointy part out front.
Lethous
He probably wearing a harness, it's required to have a parachute or harness on when in the cargo area with the door open. Although in my c130, the line was aft or flight station 617
BrdCdn
That's an A400M so it's likely in a different spot.
firehippy
qtRaven
If you fall out then you don't have to do PT tomorrow.
cellfreeDNA
That actually made me lol
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Icanhearwhatyouresayingandtheanswerisno
Whohooo! Long weekend!
JeanLucguizamos
With what? The nice soft blades!?
Pyrowolf1
It'll be fine, look at how slow the blades are moving! /S
v3rtabreaker
You won best comment of the night @pyrowolf1. If I could give you a trophy I would.
Pyrowolf1
Thanks haha