My Experience Flying The CV-22 Osprey

This is what it's like to fly the CV-22 Osprey– a special operations tiltrotor aircraft operated by the United States Air Force.


MY SOCIAL MEDIA!
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Huge thanks to the Cannon Air Force Base team for having me out!

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[Dietz]

I flew for 6 years in the air force as a loadmaster. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen in regards to showing a full mission from first getting your equipment from AFE, going to the Crew Briefing, stepping to the aircraft, even seeing a little Maintenace out there and showing the different aspects of flying from low level to a Halo jump all with comms and nice commentary. AMAZING!!

[henryblackburn]

Continuing on the Special forces theme and doing a video with the 160th SOAR (Night Stalkers) would be epic. The Little Bird is such a cool helicopter.

[BuzzyBee]

My condolences to the 3 marines killed today here in Australia. I saw this aircraft last week at the Gold Coast Air Show. 100s thousands of people watch their performance.

[qboy]

I was your crew chief that day, that’s me at 6:00 pushing the fire bottle and doing the preflight walk around, my parents were super proud to see me in the video

[rhamburglar]

I’m a Crew Chief at Cannon, special thanks to our Maintainers for keeping these incredible machines flying! ;) Definitely not an easy task, trust me :)

[sullivanpecharka]

I was a crewchief on ospreys for 4 years. I still dream about flying, comms, and all the cool stuff I did. sweet video man.

[spaceshark]

Incredible as always. Great support of the United States Air Force - and an excellent tribute to all of the hard work and training.Thank you Sam!

[thewizzzzard]

So stoked to see this come out! This one and the new helicopter one have been my favorite so far.

[mycroft]

I remember when this thing debuted and everyone said how ugly and stupid it was. I've loved it from the very start. It's so unique, and extremely overpowered to be able to get in and out FAST and easy. Nape of the Earth flying looks like a ton of fun, but spectating and doing. Amazing opportunity. Thanks for taking us along. My favorite photos from troops on deployment are almost always the ones out the side or back of aircraft. That tail spot would be so cool to just chill in and watch the landscapes go by.

[PrimaMartij]

One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have whole-hearted enthusiasm. One needs to feel that ones life has meaning, that one is needed in this world.

[SamEckholm]

Quite possibly the most fun I've ever had filming a video. What should I film next?

[ContestFreedom]

I’m a machinist and have manufactured components for the Osprey. It’s easily the hardest components I’ve even made in my life. What an incredible piece of equipment though. 😊

[leaveorlibertyfishing]

I have always been so fascinated by this incredible flying machine it’s truly amazing ! Thanks for putting this together for us Sam.

[adamfischer]

Damm...I'm 62 years old but after watching your video I'm ready to enlist! Great Job Sam and to all your air crew mates that made it happen🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[stanglvr]

When the Osprey was first being flown and wasn't really known about yet I was lucky enough to be at Amarillo, TX Airport and see them! It was a sound I had never heard and so unique, I knew it had to be something special. When they came around the hangers onto the taxiway, I was awestruck! What an amazing Aircraft and definitely was happy to be able to see this marvel take off and land...

[victormanuelpolanco]

Amazing video, Sam.
Beautiful aircraft, high- paced environment, professionals at their finest.
I actually love everything about the Osprey so this footage was a royal treat for my Osprey - craving eyes!!!!.
Osprey, the Huey of the 21st Century!!!.

[pcwizardstech]

Dude that was an amazing video. Loved everything about the Osprey. Such an incredible machine. Fan from Cincinnati.

[Calebs_Aviation]

This looks like an awesome plane and this should be an EPIC VIDEO SAM! I cannot wait to see it! 👍✈️😎

[mjohnson]

Great video Sam. Professional. It took a long time to develop the Osprey but it is a crucial piece of equipment for special forces, special ops, rangers and seals as well as medevac. When seconds matter in any situation this is one thing that can get the specialized staff members to the spot in a hurry to get the job done. It filled a huge void in our military's weakness.

[andrewreynolds]

I saw the Osprey irl years ago, and omg it's big! I'll never forget such a view of being so up close to this beautiful aircraft