Brian Pollick Yes sir, they did. Westover, ARB, in Chicopee MA, bases 18 C-5a,b, and soon to be M's I lived with those TF-39, for more than 30 years. Now they sound like a commercial 747.
@@CharlieGordonRailfan they used to have that distinctive mournful [moan] as they passed overhead. I always thought about that as they transported our deceased servicemen and women to Dover from SWA. Now the Galaxies sound like regular airliners.
Due to the nice soundtrack, they are putting them back on the C-5s and scrapping the new ones in front of the GE CEOs. At the same time, the same engines will go on the 747s too, this will help cure noise complaints for other aircrafts too :D
Superb vid. Well done, the crisp image combined with the nice sound makes this almost a real life experience. Never seen such a clear view of a landing gear retraction on a real flight. I love the sound of the four engines winding down on the tarmac, it sounded like an opera orchestra.
Awesome video! I worked on these C-5s in the USAFR from the mid 1980s to 2018 after the C-5Ms were phased/modified into the livery. Watching this video I still stood up and fist-pumped when the aircraft crossed the VFR hold line and I heard those four GE TF-39 turbofans spooling up; GOOSEBUMPS, baby!!!
The rear bogies basically unlock and are allowed to caster to follow the path of the aircraft in turn to save of gear stress and tire wear. They are however, powered back to the center position.
Yes On the back of each bogie is a "7 port valve" when the aircraft leaves the ground and the gear extends, this valve opens to stop the wheels from turning. The reason this has to happen is that the wheels are like gyroscopes at speed. Have you ever tried to move one?? Not easy... anyway so that stops the wheels from spinning. All 6 hub sensors should be stopped before "Down Rotate" valve is energized. Good question though!
@CenterionX...this was definitely attached to the inflight brake line aka standpipe...you can see the reflection in the primary strut. That brake only moves up and down when the aircraft is knelt...otherwise it stays stationary.
Yes, I believe you are right its been a few years since I worked on a C-5 but I can see the gopro mounted on the brake line and its reflection in the strut
Absolutely, and cool fun fact back in the day all F.R.E.D.S's were equipped with a defunct system which allowed them to land in a cross-wind setting (forget the degrees but was quite substantial) and then actuators on all MLG and NLG steering wound "right" the plane back on center. Also had a system which would inflate and deflate the tires remotely for unimproved airfield landing via a bleed air driven air compressor also no longer in use heard the bleed air system could cause fires
Very sophisticated and massive landing gear. I used to wonder about whether any of those rear landing gears turned the opposite direction from the fore landing gear (you know like a hook & ladder fire truck). Well this video confirmed my suspicions in the affirmative. Also it’s really a commonsensical -no brainer, because otherwise there’ll be tremendously unneeded tire-scuff and stress on that whole area of the plane’s structure.
that exactly what it does a normal and emergency hydraulic for each set alpha, bravo and charlie set of tires and the the 7th is when the touchdown sensors go "up" bleed 150 psi to stop the tired before they rotate, but stand pipe only moves when kneeling if i remember right.
It does on a 747 too. The last item on the 747 Before T/O checklist below the line is: BODY GEAR STEERING.........(C)DISARM. On landing rollout before/while clearing the runway (at taxi speed) the Captain rearms it on his overhead panel by opening the red guard and flipping the switch forward. Body gear steering saves tires and allows for much tighter maneuvering with less use of differential power. When the airplane is being pushed back by a tug and the Air Driven Pumps (hydraulic) are powered, it also operates as the nose wheel is being steered by the tug. Without that feature, the tug would have a hard time pushing an 800,000+ pound airplane through a hard turn.
cool vid just 1 question is the rear landing gear powered for turning or does it just turn as a result of the airplane turning never seen rear gear turning on a vid before
Dang Steve, you make me really miss those things. How did you get that camera to stay? If maintenance did that, do you know how much time that would knock off of troubleshooting gear malfunctions?
MAGNIFICENT! I've got parts I machined on that C-5B when I worked at Lockheed Ga. producing them after we threw Jimmy Carter out of office and Reagan resurrected the US armed forces, as well as replaced our testicles. This is such a great machine. Pity Obama is scrapping the 70+ C-5As as he takes them out of service prematurely, when they were planned to get new wings and engines. The C-17 line is also being closed before an extra 70 can be produced to replace these. I've got some parts in those doors and bays that I machined on verticle and horizontal mills in cost section 04, 84-88. Proud to have done so. What video.
@saburu sakai: Did you know the Iranians helped the U.S. republicans to «throw Carter out of office»? Course not. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Surprise_conspiracy_theory I think it's a bit more than a conspiracy therory, if you take a closer look at the Iran-Contra affair.
pepper669, I'm familiar with that, but so what? The Iran contra deal was to get money to the Contras that were being directly helped by the Soviets. In hindsight, it didn't seem to be such a bad idea since we wound up having to run Iraq out of Kuwait a few yrs later, but thanks for the links. Interesting stuff.
As someone who worked in the C-5 MSG-3 Inspection docks in Dover Delaware from 2007-2013... Those A's were long overdue for being taken out of service. Their MiCap was absolutely horrid and I would like to see a source on planning to give them new wings and engines because it's the first I've ever heard of it. Unless you mean the C-5M project which is well underway. All C-5Bs that are currently in service are to be converted to C-5Ms which gives them all new electrical, avionics and engines, but not wings.
@@TechnicFlow Thank you for your dedication while at Dover, I visited there as a reservist in the NDI shop in 2010. I mostly helped on the x-rays on 3d shift for the inlet cowls so I didn’t see to many other folks but there was a steady stream of sheet metal and AR technicians from McChord supporting Dover. I finished my USAF/WG career at Travis AFB and by then all of the C5-M conversations had been completed. There is still no sound comparable to the whine of four GE TF-39 turbofans, I still get goosebumps.
@wcox4, I do have video of the extension and landing... but there was so much "crud" in the air that day it made the footage all but unusable. Maybe sometime in the future.
I love the sound of those turbines! This is one of the greatest C5 videos yet!
+Brian Pollick Sadly the C-5M's does not have that sound :(
+Charlie Gordon it is very sad. when they got rid of the TF-39s they ruined a legend!
Brian Pollick Yes sir, they did. Westover, ARB, in Chicopee MA, bases 18 C-5a,b, and soon to be M's I lived with those TF-39, for more than 30 years. Now they sound like a commercial 747.
@@CharlieGordonRailfan they used to have that distinctive mournful [moan] as they passed overhead. I always thought about that as they transported our deceased servicemen and women to Dover from SWA.
Now the Galaxies sound like regular airliners.
It has only been when a C5 has flown over my house that I have ever heard such a fantastic engine noise. It practically sings. It's awesome!
Listen to the sound of these engines accelerating really make my day happier!! Awesome!!
Really neat, especially the rear truck turning. Haven't that view before.
I can't get enough of this video!!! I swear I watch it every day. They ruined a legend when they took away the beautiful scream of the TF-39s!!!
Due to the nice soundtrack, they are putting them back on the C-5s and scrapping the new ones in front of the GE CEOs.
At the same time, the same engines will go on the 747s too, this will help cure noise complaints for other aircrafts too :D
Nice! I worked on the C-5 for 5 years at Dover. What a great airplane.
Superb vid. Well done, the crisp image combined with the nice sound makes this almost a real life experience. Never seen such a clear view of a landing gear retraction on a real flight. I love the sound of the four engines winding down on the tarmac, it sounded like an opera orchestra.
I love the sound of those GE TF39's spooling up !!!
WOW! I LOVED THAT!!! thanks for the post
That's a fascinating angle to view the take-off from. Thankyou for uploading these videos :)
Awesome video! I worked on these C-5s in the USAFR from the mid 1980s to 2018 after the C-5Ms were phased/modified into the livery.
Watching this video I still stood up and fist-pumped when the aircraft crossed the VFR hold line and I heard those four GE TF-39 turbofans spooling up; GOOSEBUMPS, baby!!!
I love the sound of the TF-39. I worked on those landing gears many times when I was working for Lockheed Flight Test.
this pass one of my favorite videos of its type EVER!
The rear bogies basically unlock and are allowed to caster to follow the path of the aircraft in turn to save of gear stress and tire wear. They are however, powered back to the center position.
Beautiful and unique sound of power, those turbo fans on the older C-5.
Me too. Thats a sound you NEVER forget. Just like the noise from a Harley. Impressive vid. Unique view
Nothing screams like a C-5. I don't have to see it to know it's coming!! LOVE IT!!!!!!
It's like "ooooAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIII" something like that, Crap I freaking love that sound! xD
Seriously, I can't get enough of it. I just love those jets! LOL!!!
Upper-end scream with the low-end rumble; the mighty C-5.
I worked on these from 90-94..... Loved them
Yes On the back of each bogie is a "7 port valve" when the aircraft leaves the ground and the gear extends, this valve opens to stop the wheels from turning. The reason this has to happen is that the wheels are like gyroscopes at speed. Have you ever tried to move one?? Not easy... anyway so that stops the wheels from spinning. All 6 hub sensors should be stopped before "Down Rotate" valve is energized. Good question though!
Excelente video, me sacaste de una duda inmensa, muy buena toma! saludos desde Chile
Geared cams, supercharger whine, and jet engine full throttle climb.... three best mechanical sounds ever.
Awesome video...love those C-5's!
@CenterionX...this was definitely attached to the inflight brake line aka standpipe...you can see the reflection in the primary strut. That brake only moves up and down when the aircraft is knelt...otherwise it stays stationary.
Wow! Somebody sat down and thought that **** up. Too cool.
1:56 LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM!!
Absolutely love the sound of a C5
Me too! They used to be based here with the C-141s. I miss both of them. Nothing screams like a C-5!
Yes, I believe you are right its been a few years since I worked on a C-5 but I can see the gopro mounted on the brake line and its reflection in the strut
Love to see it. Any video on the C5 ranks up there with me!!
That's such an amazing angle! Interesting and way awesome :D
Absolutely, and cool fun fact back in the day all F.R.E.D.S's were equipped with a defunct system which allowed them to land in a cross-wind setting (forget the degrees but was quite substantial) and then actuators on all MLG and NLG steering wound "right" the plane back on center. Also had a system which would inflate and deflate the tires remotely for unimproved airfield landing via a bleed air driven air compressor also no longer in use heard the bleed air system could cause fires
Very sophisticated and massive landing gear. I used to wonder about whether any of those rear landing gears turned the opposite direction from the fore landing gear (you know like a hook & ladder fire truck). Well this video confirmed my suspicions in the affirmative. Also it’s really a commonsensical -no brainer, because otherwise there’ll be tremendously unneeded tire-scuff and stress on that whole area of the plane’s structure.
Kick ass! Thanks for the video man.
Thats an AWSOME perspective. I need to do that on the C-17. :)
che capata , grande video spettacolare !!
Excelente vídeo.
super videothanks for posting
Such a complex piece of equipment amongst a vastly more complex airplane. Amazing..
very few things surpirse me anymore in terms of whats on the internet, but that was SO COOL
Sweet video!!
Awesome, love it. Great idea......
The paper airplane transitions, I snorted.
nice video steve
fabuleux !!!
Wow that was way too cool
THANK YOU on a very nice vid!
Most ppl do not know that the Main landing gears go up that way on a C-5A,B.C.M..
Great video....but i must say its the awesome power and scream of the jet engine impressed me the most
that exactly what it does a normal and emergency hydraulic for each set alpha, bravo and charlie set of tires and the the 7th is when the touchdown sensors go "up" bleed 150 psi to stop the tired before they rotate, but stand pipe only moves when kneeling if i remember right.
THAT. SOUND. 😍
That kind of landing gear looks very hard to design. Its not like other planes.
That is pretty cool. Fun while deployed for sure.
Very cool indeed !
that was amazing.
Love it!
Awesome!
holy crap... i didn't realize the rear landing gear also steered !!! :o
It does on a 747 too. The last item on the 747 Before T/O checklist below the line is: BODY GEAR STEERING.........(C)DISARM. On landing rollout before/while clearing the runway (at taxi speed) the Captain rearms it on his overhead panel by opening the red guard and flipping the switch forward. Body gear steering saves tires and allows for much tighter maneuvering with less use of differential power. When the airplane is being pushed back by a tug and the Air Driven Pumps (hydraulic) are powered, it also operates as the nose wheel is being steered by the tug. Without that feature, the tug would have a hard time pushing an 800,000+ pound airplane through a hard turn.
and looks like he mounted it in the perfect spot! 7 port valve, more specifically the stand pipe?
Damn, that's awesome! Tremendous video and who can beat the sound of those original engines? I hate that the Ms are so quiet.
Awesome X2
AWESOME!
Very cool
WOW!!!! Just.....WOW!
cool vid just 1 question
is the rear landing gear powered for turning or does it just turn as a result of the airplane turning never seen rear gear turning on a vid before
nice video thks
I love that.How were you able to make this type of footage?
wonderful video. What are the chances of getting a video like this on gear extension and landing?
woo! into the belly of the beast!
wow! COOL!!
Sweet!!!
Dang Steve, you make me really miss those things. How did you get that camera to stay? If maintenance did that, do you know how much time that would knock off of troubleshooting gear malfunctions?
That was some serious wingover when the gear came up ... huehuehue
That's what it looked like. I was just a kid when my Dad was stationed there. Then got transfered to Travis.
That's so cool!! Is that Edwards AFB?
Cool!
MAGNIFICENT! I've got parts I machined on that C-5B when I worked at Lockheed Ga. producing them after we threw Jimmy Carter out of office and Reagan resurrected the US armed forces, as well as replaced our testicles. This is such a great machine. Pity Obama is scrapping the 70+ C-5As as he takes them out of service prematurely, when they were planned to get new wings and engines. The C-17 line is also being closed before an extra 70 can be produced to replace these. I've got some parts in those doors and bays that I machined on verticle and horizontal mills in cost section 04, 84-88. Proud to have done so. What video.
Thank you for your service!! Too bad we have such ill leadership
@saburu sakai: Did you know the Iranians helped the U.S. republicans to «throw Carter out of office»? Course not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Surprise_conspiracy_theory
I think it's a bit more than a conspiracy therory, if you take a closer look at the Iran-Contra affair.
pepper669, I'm familiar with that, but so what? The Iran contra deal was to get money to the Contras that were being directly helped by the Soviets. In hindsight, it didn't seem to be such a bad idea since we wound up having to run Iraq out of Kuwait a few yrs later, but thanks for the links. Interesting stuff.
As someone who worked in the C-5 MSG-3 Inspection docks in Dover Delaware from 2007-2013... Those A's were long overdue for being taken out of service. Their MiCap was absolutely horrid and I would like to see a source on planning to give them new wings and engines because it's the first I've ever heard of it. Unless you mean the C-5M project which is well underway. All C-5Bs that are currently in service are to be converted to C-5Ms which gives them all new electrical, avionics and engines, but not wings.
@@TechnicFlow Thank you for your dedication while at Dover, I visited there as a reservist in the NDI shop in 2010. I mostly helped on the x-rays on 3d shift for the inlet cowls so I didn’t see to many other folks but there was a steady stream of sheet metal and AR technicians from McChord supporting Dover. I finished my USAF/WG career at Travis AFB and by then all of the C5-M conversations had been completed. There is still no sound comparable to the whine of four GE TF-39 turbofans, I still get goosebumps.
sweet!
Do only the back bogies help steer the aircraft on the ground along with the nose gear or do all mains steer as well.
@TheInfamoustrini not attached to strut...mounted on inflight brake line located just behind strut.
What a rush. Wow.
Goosebumps😂
woah cool
1:57; the sound of beans, bullets, and bandaids headed to aid in your demise.
cool
Awesome video. But I've just gotta ask -- how did you get permission to walk up to a C-5 and attach a GoPro to the bogey?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW SPITZE !!!
@TrainSounds, No, I was not in the landing gear well. The camera was mounted on a stand.
what did you use to attach the camera to the strut?
Whoa talk about landing gear goodness.
COOOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Notice the smoke from the brakes at 2:39 so the wheels don't spin in the well at take-off speed : )
That's simply delicious.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW
yaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
wow so much room to stow away in the landing gear
Like "pklute63" mentioned, it wasn't attached to the strut.
I stand corrected.
next time you can use SPT mode in the go pro menu, for shooting from inside a vehicle or other dark room facing a brighter outside. ; )
@wcox4, I do have video of the extension and landing... but there was so much "crud" in the air that day it made the footage all but unusable. Maybe sometime in the future.
Where was this aircraft departing from?