Flying Vintage Military Jets - SURPRISE for Air Force veteran! T-33 Flight VLOG
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- It was very REWARDING to give a little back to some one who’s given so much!
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FlightChops when are you going to release the carbon cub video I have been wanting to see that for awhile
On the same boat. Cannot feel nothing less than a voyeur.
I just cannot understand why anyone would thumbs down this video. The effort that has gone into this is beyond and above.
I saw that too and all I can figure is it was just a mistake, it's easy to accidentally click the wrong 'button', specially if you're watching the vid on a smaller device.. because there's no way anyone would ever knowingly purposely click a thumbs down... Unless maybe it's a fan of the Cessna T-37 Tweet, which I think (correct me someone if I'm wrong), was either the T-33's competition, or was replaced by the T-33... Someone was still mad about that... lol
Probably just jealous of him. 😂
"What is it reading"
Such a simple question but so so valuable. Because it lets you know you're both reading the right instrument and that you're reading it right.
Yup :) that is why I asked :)
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Absolutely incredible man, made that guys life that is for sure!
Jeff Favignano out of all the people I would have expected, never you! Keep up your great shtuff.
I agree with Jacob, Never knew you was an aviation enthusiast.
Jeff Favignano Jeff did you see the molotok at 4:10
I know Jeff, buggs and polecat
Andrew Nightingale that’s a mig-15, not a Molotok that’s just what it’s named in gtaV
Went to high school with a couple of Greg's kids, he flies our airshow here in Santa Rosa quite a lot. Small world! Great video as always
We flew T-birds in the Texas Air Guard. We'd hang ECM pods and chaff on the wing points and do target practice on them in the F-102 and later the F-4's. We also used them as the instrument proficiency trainer. On the Gulf Coast of Texas, as soon as we rotated the bleed air airconditioning would not spit moisture but would fog the cockpit for about 4 seconds. We'd rotate and instantly fly instrument for a few seconds because you couldn't see out of the cockpit!! It's a very pilot friendly aircraft and a great comfortable xcountry bird.
I remember my dad flying the T-33 at Randolph, Larado, and James Connelly A.F.B.s in the early 60's. He transitioned to the T-37 back at Randolph in '66 and stayed there until 1970 training future pilots.
My father flying the t33 1956 - 1976. He was the top pilot. Yugoslavia.
To all who made it possible for a former airforce pilot to go back one more time and check off his "bucket list" I say well done gents. It is nice to know that there are still people who appreciate former members of the military who served honorably and know that after serving they are still recognized. Nice job Steve for making it come together. Most of say thanks in words but actions are always louder and received more heartfelt.
+Richard Murray, Jr. - thanks Richard
Our team at Waterloo Warbirds would love to do it more often honestly! Can't thank the men and women who flew and kept these jets in the air enough!
Richard Murray, Jr. Thank you for the kind words Richard. Much appreciated.
As an Aerial Combat Photographer, I went TDY to George AFB, Calif. for about 3 days in July 1967 to learn how to handle our Camera Equipment in the back seat of Fighter Jets right before I got my Orders to Vietnam in Aug. 1967. While I didn't get to fly in an actual Fighter Jet... I did get to fly in a T-33 Jet Trainer. It was the most exciting thing I have ever done in my 77 years on this Gorgeous Planet ! On our 2nd day our "sister flight" got cancelled and the Pilot asked me if I still wanted to fly or "Scrub" the mission ! "ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME " I replied Let's go !
This Pilot like me and and even tho I was only a 2 Striper he let me fly the plane for a couple of Hours. He showed me how to do Figure 8s, Barrell Rolls, Cuban 8s, he even let me blast thru the clouds over Southern Calif. He told me I was a Natural Pilot and Flying that 2 seater Jet Trainer was a total blast for a 20 year old kid !
When I got to Vietnam they then sent me to Thailand where I was assigned to a B-52 KC 135 base at
U-Tapao, Thailand. I loved flying with all of the USAF Pilots on B-52 and KC 135 Refuelers over North and South Vietnam ... but Flying that T33 Trainer Jet was Off the Charts as far as Exciting !
I can remember seeing these aircraft flying over Anchorage in the 80s it was nice to see them flying then as old as they were and it's even nicer to see them now even older
The Mako shark livery is just absolutely bomb! Love it. It fits that plane so well
Most pilots
Client: Do a barrel Roll!
Pilot: No.
These guys
Chops: Do a barrel roll!
Pilots: You got it!
I am very proud of you Steve, for giving this surprise gift to a veteran fighter pilot, and I am happy to contribute via Patreon!
My uncle flew the MiG-15 fighter jet, visible in the background during your hangar briefing, e.g., at 3:49. Whenever we talk about flying, the memories always overwhelm him, he becomes young again and he remembers some details so clearly, it's unbeliveable. It reminds me, how extremely priviledged we all are, who can "slip the surely bonds of Earth and dance the skies on laugter-slivered wings". Flying is an adventure of an entire life-time.
I am so glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks again for the ongoing support and encouragement - your name is hard to forget, so I remember all your interactions over the years :)
Soviet aircraft haha
I was stationed at Elemendorf AFB from 1985 to 1992 and worked the T-33 until retired them in 1988. I really love that jet and just seeing it fly brings back a lot of fond memories being on them. Also liked to see the Canadian T-33’s come up to Elmo and loved to check them out since you could see the how well they took care of their jets as well as investing the money to keep them in such great condition. It was a sad day to launch them out knowing we weren’t going to recover them but felt good when we found out they all made it to DM code 1. Long live the T-bird ☝️
I had the pleasure of working on the original MAKO1 (133504) with VU32 in Shearwater in the late 80s, in addition to logging a few hours in the back seat. BRAVO ZULU to everyone that is helping keep the T33 alive and in the air.
Thanks for leaving a message! We are flying #577 in the markings now since #504 is flying in the US I believe. I have connected with Doug the gentleman who came up with the paint job who lives in the Trenton area and we are still trying to get him down for a visit.
My Dad crewed the T-33 at Williams AFB in Az. back in the early 50`s, loved hearing his stories :-)
Back in the late sixties I would walk to Uplands AFB. just to watch the pilots takeoff and landing the T 33s. Sure beings back good old memories. Thanks so much for sharing.
Brazilian Air Force flew the TF-33 until 1975, in my city. Beautiful planes...🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Greg’s aircraft, FT-452 actually used to belong to the Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment (AETE) located at CFB Cold Lake in Alberta. I had the great fortune of meeting Greg and our old AETE jet this summer at the 2018 Cold Lake Airshow. It’s tail number while operating with the CF as one of our airborne test vehicles was 452. It was a cool piece of history to see and very graceful to watch fly. Thanks Flight Chops for the video!
What a great video! I spent three and a half years as a crew chief on American T-33s. Our planes were used as targets for our F106s, proficiency trainers for desk jockeys, and also training for ground radar troops. I flew in the back seat several times. I learned a lot of aircraft maintenance during my time crewing. My time on T33s set me up for the next 30 years crewing C141s and C17s.
Stationed at McChord AFB, WA, on occasion the Canadians from Comox CFB, BC would come down once in a while to train with us. Their T33s were a little more modern. They had Rolls Royce engines, a little more modern avionics, and best of all-parking brakes! My thighs and feet would get a little sore during engine trim runs.
All in all, I would say that the US and Canada sure got their money's worth with these airframes IMHO. Thanks again for the memories.
I was a 14 year old Civil Air Patrol cadet living in Montgomery, Alabama in 1961. Montgomery was the location of the Air Force War College and had pilots who needed to keep up their air time. In a summer CAP encampment at Maxwell AFB all of the cadets, I guess 75-100 boys, were taken up for a ride in a T-33. We did rolls, loops, tight turns and such. What a memorable experience for a bunch of teenagers! I don't remember a single cadet whose parents did not sign their permission slips. Times have sure changed!
Very cool to see old warriors relive a little well earned glory.
wow at 5:40 the engines totally sound like the pod racers starting up, particularly they sound like when anakin is trying to relight his port engine during the race
It is simply awe inspiring that in today's age, I can look up in the sky and see an awesome plane doing airwork over my house. Then, to my surprise a week or so later one of my favourite CZcams creators announces on facebook that this episode was coming out. Thank you for all you do Steve, this one was special.
+Mike Donnelly - awesome, thanks!
Do you live near the Waterloo Airport Mike? If so drop by and hi sometime!
I do! I'm also undertaking my PPL at WWFC at the moment as well, so I'm in your backyard most weekends. Love to stop by and admire all your hard work! Just saw the L-29 in the circuit yesterday afternoon!!
I have 1,000 hours in the T-33 and AT-33. This brings back memories.
my father was pilot on this plane in yugoslav army 1956 snice 1979 and he is my hero
Some actions are better than words, and some actions are priceless as well. Nice touch F.S
Fantastic video!! Was a T-33 Crew Chief in the USAF at Tyndall AFB, FL on some of the last ones in the USAF from 1986-88. Have about 6 hrs in the back seat going TDY. Crewed F-15's and F-16's, but the T-Bird still holds a special place in my heart!! Thanks again for sharing!
MacTonight50 I'm very pleased you went along on this journey with me. This video is a small tribute to all who made the T33 fly. I got checked out in the T-Bird at Tyndall with the 'Boneheads'. They were excellent. :-)
Former T Bird crew chief USAF 1967 / 1971 Great plane. I was willing and able to jump in the back seat when ever I could
Military Aviation has 02 fantastic planes : T33 - F86. WONDERFULL !
I'd love nothing more then to fly in a jet. Even if it's just once.
Great stuff brings tears to my eyes I flew the T bird in 1954 and loved it
I was stationed at McChord Air Force Base when the T-33's were stationed there with the 318 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. I still remember seeing them fly around the base doing their thing being chased by the F-106's has and then the f-15's. The T-33 58-2106 in the McChord Air Museum is technically the last T-33 built. Although there was one more that aircraft was unfortunately involved in an accident and destroyed. The aircraft in the museum I was told by the guys that worked on it the last three weeks it was flying it flew code 1 with no defects. What a thrill it must be to fly those aircraft. Will USAF Ret
That knife on left hand side! I remember my '80's!
Beautiful!! Appreciate posting. I have a bunch of T-33 flights, all as a civilian. Had about 30 rides in the summer of ‘69 at Maxwell AFB as a CAP cadet where I fell in love with the plane. More recently with Kay before he sadly passed and a couple of other guys who own T-Birds. Awesome, awesome airplane. By the way, I hear that Greg is a great guy; I’d love to meet him someday.
Awesome that Pat got to relight an old flame with the T-bird. He may in fact have been stationed in Alaska the same time my father was in the mid 80's. He may even have worked with my dad as he was a forcaster/observer at the weather station at Elmendorf AFB. As long ago as it was, I remember seeing the T-33's fly along with the venerable Eagles. By far the coolest place we were ever stationed. Watching this video made me think of my dad. Love the channel and what it's about. I can't lie, I'm jealous of your a "chops" in aviation. Keep'em coming and shiny side up!
Baldawg I probably spoke with your dad many times. Alaska weather observing/forecasting back in the day was more art than science and we relied heavily/worked closely with them. I can still read a Prog chart like people today read a Foreflight picture. :) Thank you for sharing your story.
Very cool video! My dad was an AF pilot. In the late 60s he was an Instructor Pilot on the -33 at Perrin AFB in Sherman, TX. He loved the plane!
great to see you giving back to a supporter in a way he won't forget for a while...
Been to Waterloo/Kitchener many times but never noticed there are such beautiful things there.
Hey, Steve. Rick here. I've always had a bit of a thing for the ol' straight-winged jets. The Grumman Panther in particular. Too bad I could never afford a model turbine (3 grand+). And that's just for the power plant and fuel system! No worries, though. There's still plenty of prop-driven aircraft on my bucket list. Thanks for all you do to make these wonderful videos. I know there must be times when you would just rather fly without all the hassle.
Anyway, thanks again. So many airplanes but only one lifetime!
+Richard Darlington - glad you're enjoying the videos!
These birds are amazing and the men who keep them going are awesome! Thanks for a wonderful ride.
Awesome! I'm currently in USAF Pilot Training and love watching this stuff.
I SAW THAT T33 A FEW WEEKS AGO!!!!! OMG!!!!! The pilot was awesome
OMG when the amera switched to the ouside view of taking off and i heard that roar it made me smile so much and sent a shiver down my spine i love theese style of military training aircraft
It was pretty awesome to be standing beside the runway as they both blasted off as well! These jets are pretty special and it was awesome to have Steve come and fly in them for the day.
with 5 cameras that must have been hard to edit. looks like such a great time. lucky you get to fly in so many different types of aircraft. would love to see a behind the scenes video of how F,C films such a complex multi cam shoot
One of my all time awesome memories was the annual Canada Day airshow at Rockland airport, near Ottawa. The star of the show was the Red Devil, a bright red T-33. He was loud and fearless. It seared the memory of the t-33 in my 66 year old head. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories. The T-33 is still a beautiful, elegant bird.
Wow this is why i love aviation so much is people like this
Steve, this vid was amazing. Cudos to you, the team and the supporters. I had a smile from ear-to-ear, just enjoying watching an old jet jockey relive the glory days. Great stuff
Rip dad USAF Laredo af base 1960 43rd flight line mechanic his plane the t 33 thank u for this
Thank you so much for this video. The T33 is one of my favorites.
Felicidades por demostrar su conocimiento. Hasta ahorita me doy cuenta que la FAM (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana) tenia uno de estos cazas de combate...
I'm glad I watched this. Very cool to reward a Patreon by helping him relive perhaps the highlight of his life. Great theme music and camera work and editing for this chapter. The beauty and grace of flight is only a whisper to the public in a big commercial airliner. But hay, I even enjoy that. Give me a window seat and lets fly through some turbulence. I'm a glider pilot and love flying in rotor out of Bolder Colorado. And up in to a wave....smooth as glass. Keep your Chops sharp. ~ your neighbor.
Got to see Greg and his T-33 at the Planes of Fame Air show a few weeks ago in Chino. Fantastic display. Steve you should try to make it out to this Air show one time. Amazing vintage aircraft flying around.
It was a trainer for the F-89 series and it was an upgrade F-80 shooting star to have wing tanks and a duel pilot seat for training.
Man.. a gift of a lifetime. Awesome.
The F-80 and T-33 are my favorite aircraft, this is so damn cool!
Thank you so much for making these videos. As someone aspiring to get into the industry they are like candy for my brain. I love it.
Such a heartwarming segment. Getting to relive the experience must have been almost overwhelming for him....brought tears to my eyes. Steve, you sure do get to fly some amazing planes!
Old jet pilots never forget how to fly ...great job !
Steve that was awesome glad Paul had a chance to fly the T33 again after 30 years. Used to watch Steve Hinton fly a T33 pace plane at Reno.
Your channel can easily be a tv show!
+Eclipsz - thanks! It helps that my friends and I work in TV and are taking our skills to this passion project. :)
Loved this. My dad worked on t33s then t38s and t37s at laredo afb texas. Great job
Come fly with me in the schweizer 300 if you're ever in the Netherlands!
What a neat ride and great occasion for Paul. Having watched Greg perform at Luke AFB recently, he flies a very entertaining show. It's great to see his "payback" to a guy that really earned it!
Good old Stevo teaching about the ways of the hot start
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks to Greg, Waterloo Warbirds, and of course to Steve for making this happen!
Wow, how are you able to make SO many great videos in such a rapid succession. This is 5 or 6 in a row that instantly grabbed my attention when I saw the thumbnail, an aircraft or subject I'm interested in, and a production that is fantastic. I grew up on a Canadian air force base (well 3 to be exact), and the T33 was a common sight, and a great fav of mine. Back circa 1994 in Calgary when the Stamps lost to the Lions in the semi final, the T33 did a fly by for the national anthem, and that's the last time I saw one fly in Canada.
Great job FlightChops, keep it up.
We are proud to keep her flying for all Canadians!
Literally the only channel on CZcams I actively check for new uploads. As usual great video, I love the focus on warbirds!
+Cam Severance - awesome thanks Cam!
That's really neat. I think I'dve been content just getting to peek in the canopy or poking the tire with my shoe.
I love how during the briefing, there's a "random" Mig-15 in the background.
amazing to think that these aircrat were first flown in 1948 and they are sill just as airworthy today
I think the "Hot Start" comment you requested a reference to is in the TBM850 video crossing over Lake Ontario to Rochester. I'm a new subscriber and Cirrus pilot, great videos!!
+Andres Faucher correct!
Amazing video.
I loved the canopy airbrake trick. Never seen that before :)
"let's go turn some money into noise" - YAAAS!
Truer words have never been spoken haha!
So cool. He really didn't want to get out!
One of my of my dream jets ❤
I always love these early jets. A very close friend Mary Feik worked with Tony LaVier on the P-80 program. It's great to see them still flying. Great vid.
Really cool opportunity, you can tell it was greatly appreciated!
Gorgeous day as well. You are living the dream. THANKS again for bringing us along.
+lee Cann - happy to share! Thanks for watching and helping the channel grow!
Sniff...he used to be a kid in a cub and now he is Maverick
I can imagine all the memories and emotions running through Paul's head during this flight. Such a nice video for the channel. Thank you flight chops!
@FlightChops you should make a FlightChops Foundation for donations and events such as that airshow for cancer!
+lectrician1 - that's a good idea! Maybe in the future we can work toward something like that.
"Caution - wake turbulence. You're following a T-33 in." I can only imagine what the pilot of the incoming flight thought if he wasn't used to Waterloo or T-33's.
Awesome video and a great thing to do for one of your supporters - props! (or should I say turbines?)
wow thats awesome, im flying in and out of waterloo all the time
Is that an owl on the runway sign? 00:21
A fake one for scaring birds.
ohhh :O cool i didnt know about that
First we put a fake bird on the sign so that they would have to purchase a fake owl. Psy-owl-ops.
FLIGHT CHOPS! THATS MY AIRPORT! I live right on the approach line for one of the runways at CYKF, and I've been in that very same blue T-33.
Thats so cool, wish I could have been there to see you film!
Thank you
Stephen Goossen p80 not t33
*breathes heavily*
Great choice
this is the best youtube channel ever. Thank you so much for flying these classic birds. You sir are the greatest.
You can be very proud of videos like this one....I'm thrilled for you to get experiences like this first hand.
That is totally awesome. I've done some close formation but not 3 feet! It is awesome that you where able to do this for Paul.
This makes me so happy, Remember thosoe old school days.
One of your best videos yet Steve!! Awesome to use your platform to give back!! Thanks for all you do.
So nice to glide like that
This literally made my week 1000 times better after my bad check flight. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, you are awesome!
+Capt'n Jack - sorry to hear about the bad check flight, but glad to help brighten your week :)
IT MUST BE GREAT TO GO BACK IN TIME. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD SHOW
BOB W
Robert Wallace Thank you Bob!
Nice video, I worked on the T-33 in CFB Chatam New-Brunswick as a technician. Refuelling that aircraft when you only had one refuelling hose was special because if you ended up putting to much on one side the landing gear holeo on that side would collapse and gave you a good scare ;-) But what good days those were.
Femax RB Great story, and I still remember our fuelers jumping on the outboard end of the wings trying to compress the struts. What an awesome sight when the whole airplane finally plopped down about 6 inches and rocked side to side while they rode the wing like a surfboard.
This has to be one of your best productions so far Steve - amazing to see these old Warbirds doing their stuff..
When are we going to get to see some of your Instrument training again?
+Andrew Tuley - thanks! And yes, more IFR is coming - I am gonna get it done and share the process gosh darn it!
The Pakistan Air Force used T-33A and RT-33A aircrafts from 1955 to 1993 and retired in 1993, Pakistan air force also used T-37 and T-6 Texan to train their pilots.
Do y'all understand that that bird youins is flying is essentially a p80 (first US jet to serve in combat)? Pretty cool!
It was the TBM-850 episode with the "a hot start can really wreck your day. With Mr. Arafat at the controls :))
+eurybaric - you are correct sir! :)