Gerard Butler Flies With The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2016
- Movie actor Gerard Butler receives flight surgeon briefing, pilot briefing, and safety training prior to climbing into the back seat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team. Afterwards he describes his experience. Filmed at Nellis Air Force Base, NV on March 5, 2016.
Film Credits: SrA Rachel Maxwell
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"THIS IS SPARTA!!"
(Ejects seat)
and the other 300 pilots eject their seat
Holy shit this had me laughing! i intsantly had it visualized inside my head =P
Hahahahahaha😂😎
Fun fact. When I wrote this I envisioned him yelling that and kicking the pilots seat as he flys up into the sky. Mean while a camera just shows the shadow of his head while the plane falls.
Yes bro 💪🏻
Gerard: Pulling 6 G, deep breaths
Pilot: Reciting Shakespeare
What, like "Out, damned spot!" ?
yep and the pilots go thru a ton of training to learn how to control their breathing when doing high G maneuvers.
nuff sed you go through a lot of training to maximise the effectiveness of your breathing and muscle control.
more like 9 gs lol
after a while of flying 6gs isnt that bad
The ease at which the pilot is speaking is astonishing!
Hell yeah, talking like is flying Boing 737. 💨💨🛫
They get used to the G's
@Michael Doyle Well, protect You... Trey were dropping bomb at me, and killing kids in "collateral damage" incidents, but that's OK!
@Michael Doyle Well there's Your problem, assuming that I am an American, which I most certainly am not! In fact, as I said, America has caused a whole bunch of misery in my country. However, that doesn't mean I hate America or Americans, if You check my original comments, You will see that I am admiring the skills of the pilot! I am just saying that the pilots are not here to protect us, but You guys... They were killing us!
Right
dat man saved the US president more times that i can count, he diserves to have a f16 of he's own
@@defnotcrypto_ fuck you scumbag
CRYPTO_Gaming You do realize that it was a reference to “Olympus Has Fallen” right?
@CRYPTO_Gaming
I don’t wanna woosh now, cuz it’s just stupid but watch out
🥴😆🤣😂🤣😂
@@defnotcrypto_ why would you say that here? Your anger and hatred are wasted on President Trump, either he doesn't know or if he does he doesn't care if you hate him. Besides voting there is nothing you can do to change who the President is anyway, sp weekday good does ot fo to say such things? Just get over yourself, President Trump won't be President forever and the person you want will win someday (hopefully not in 2020). It just isn't healthy for you to harbor that kind of hate, ir isn't good for anyone.
I met Gerard Butler in Union Square in NYC, hands down one of the nicest person, let alone celebrity I've ever met. It all started when my backpack got stolen at Union Square. As I went around the park looking for it with my dog, he approached me and said, "nice pooch! mind if I say hello?" I told him in somewhat of an annoyed/upset tone and told him he could for a second because I need to go look for my backpack that just got stolen in the park. That's when he said, "you're bag got stole?" in his Scottish accent, and said, "well let's go look for it."
This was around 9:30pm so it was dark, and didn't realize it was him until about 5 minutes into our search. I only realized it was him when we got to a well lit part of the park. He honestly walked around the park with me for a good 20 min. helping look for my bag, and playing with my pup at the same time.
Hands down one of the most amazing down-to-earth guy I've ever met, let alone being a celebrity.
Dr. Villiam well.... did you find your bag?
Dillon Morse yeah i did... Thanks for asking.
Aye, us Scots can play nice too! Oh, dude, did you find your bag okay? 6 months late here I know ha
this is a really cool story and glad you found your bag
Wtf that sounds literally out of this world
This man handled 9 G's on his first flight! That's a champion right there!
he wore an anti-G suit
CALIGVLA he also has huge balls
anti-G suit only helps by like 2G's. so its really impressive without actual training. wearing an anti g suit doesnt mean hes immune to it.
Dude, the pilot said after the flight that they pulled a maximum of 9.3 Gs! So youre saying he was lieing?
I stand corrected. I skipped the briefing, all I wanted to see was how the F-16 performed and I missed the pilot saying he was going to pull 9 in a horizontal turn. I also missed Gerard Butler being fitted with a partial G-suit.
From the '70s, the Blue Angels only pulled 3 Gs during their entire airshow and did not wear G-suits for a show. All I ever pulled was three Gs and was never issued a G-suit because I was not in a fighter squadron.
But, that was a long time ago.
You know flying a fighter jet is intense when they drill the guy that hard on how to be a passenger.
Safety is always a top priority, even as a passenger there's a lot of things you have to know in order to stay safe.. The backseat is still a serious place to be
@@theriseagainstfan01 why
Shadow747 because it's still a fighter jet, there are a lot of controls and switches in the back that can negatively effect the aircraft if a passenger were to do anything.. There are also certain things that the person in the back has to know how to control themselves, such as their oxygen controls, communication controls, and ejection seat arming/disarming just to name a few
@@theriseagainstfan01 oh i didnt know there was so many controls in the backseat. Its a fighter ofc
Shadow747 something to help realize is that this jet doesn't have a second seat for passengers to ride along, that seat is normally for an instructor.. So it still has almost everything that the front has
Why am I doing the breathing thing and clenching I’m not even near a aircraft
Haha. I do it all the time when I watch these sorts of videos. And do you also hold your breath during underwater scenes? :-)
Pretty much the same 😂
Same here lol
Lmao I thought I was the only one!😂😂
I tend to clench my leg muscles instinctively when in an intense dog fight in War Thunder, so doing this in a video like that is just a second nature. And I've never even been on/in any aircraft, the closes I've seen was a decommissioned Su-22 and Mig-29 sitting in front of one of my university buildings.
It's crazy that the pilot is just casually talking to him while he is on the verge of passing out.
+Zg G This is just years and years of training and devotion. I think Sparta was holding quite good, many will pass out at that high G, especially on first flight.
majsterV I completely agree! When I first started training for my PPL I used to feel fatigued and slightly sick after flying. Now I can go up in turbulent air and do all kind of maneuvers and feel great after. However, a little piper doing maneuvers is nothing compared to these jets. Lots of respect to these guys.
Zg G did you do CPL?
He was not on the verge of passing out. He remembered the briefing and tensed his stomach and leg muscles and hung in there.
He passed out and they cut the video...lol
When Gerard Butler says "Oh My God, that's the best thing I've ever done in my life." I'm inclined to think it was pretty sweet...
God - better than being the Phantom of the Opera? No way.
It's amazing how the plane holds up to that many G's without a wing snapping off.
They sure were flapping around if you pay close attention lol
incredible!!!! fixed wing baby
@@Shadow77999 if they dont flap about they probably would snap
The human is actually the limiting factor of the plane. It could do much more without a person in there who would black out.
Yeah those wings were bending a fair amount.
10:30 the guys' handshake hahahaha always good to love your job
TONIGHT, WE FLY IN HELL!!
This made my day.... lol
Oh my lord...I'm laughing so hard right now... I can hear it... :D
I got the 300th like..What a coincidence :P
well done man.... well done...
Lmao
Just imagine yourself in a combat situation handling all those g forces, all the while keeping a sharp eye on your foe. Conditioning, training and experience make for a good fighter pilot. Must take a lot of work, preparation and nerve.
Thats why only 0.00000000000003 percent people get to become pilots :P
They have balls bigger then my fire helmet
Adrenaline and desire to survive play a large role as well
I hope I can be a fighter pilot one can only hope that with the training and determination, I can make it to be flying those birds
Imagine fighting in the skies of Britain every day for a month against the germans....
Proper humble guy Its awsome how highly he spoke of all the crew. The fact he withstood 9G is insane!!!. Great video 👍
I flew in an F-15 before, the "G"s are bone-crushing...seriously, you need to have some serious mental fortitude to even be a passenger in a jet aircraft designed for aggressive flight.
You're lucky sir.
That guy is so cool and humble (not like your average A list celeb).
Dylan Straub yep, Scotts are nice people!
That's because he's not an A lister lol all his movies are flop
@@jalal3254 But he looks good lol.
@@jalal3254 Na his movies are excellent, you just have a shit taste in film.
Gerard is thinking if Tom Cruise can do this shit, then so can I.
So great to see our Military members proud and recognized for their hard work. It feels good to them smiling and having a good time with a Hollywood Star.. US Air Force Rocks!!
For many are called, but few are chosen.
This is why I love the USAF.
This is why am a USAF Vietnam Veteran.
Enlisted at a time when the draft was happening for the Army and the Marines.
elragoczy13 you old as hell
@@seancampo1079 Have some damn respect...
@elragoczy13 thank you for your service!
@@ulrek54321 he got the wisdom.
He got experience. Because he at such a high level in the age attribute.
Thanks for your service brother
Man I love that little send off dance they do.. I guess they all have a different ritual before they begin.
The ground crews are given a certain amount of latitude in how they send their pilots off. There are some pretty hilarious videos of crew chiefs doing their salute.
you have got to love the pilot's calmness. They make look easy, but its anything but easy!!!
"Bordering on spiritual" - that's flying! Nice one Gerard!
They put his name as 2nd seat.
Cool!
they do that to everyone :)
@@SajberSfera it's awesome how much respect they show their VIPs!
Pilot: We're going to do vertical rolls now.
Me: right, why
My dad was #12 for the Thunderbirds from 81-83. I was there as a kid during the transition from the T38 to the F16. I still love these guys!
So cool - what a great experience!
i could do this easily, i would pass out at 2g and wake up on landing
Haha, an honest man. Lol 👍🏼🤗
You can do 4G on some roller-coaster. I've done it in and it is nothing special.
But 7G or even 9G ? Holy shit.
I think I'd pass out at these too.
roger white 😂😂😂😂😂
Right! Lol
He was obviously still on an adrenaline high in his post flight remarks. I envy him his experience!
What a cool, humble guy Mr. Butler is. And what a bunch of professional, kind people he encountered in the United States Air Force. Peace.
When I was enlisted in USAF I could have gone up in a Fighter Jet AND gotten to go in a zero gravity chamber. I'm sorry it never worked out, a regret.
These guys have the coolest jobs in the world. You know even if this is the last job they ever have they had an amazing life. Just awesome.
Its not a cool job, its an important job. And your body gets pummeled so much you have to retire by 45, because your spine has pancaked.
+Mikel Angelo no its definitely a cool job
+Mikel Angelo Lol. They can stop at age 33 but I would keep going
Your avatar is awesome. Izhevesk.
Unfortunately for a lot of Thunderbird and Blue Angel pilots, it is the last job they ever have. It's actually more dangerous than being a fighter pilot in a combat zone, which is a hell of a thing to say.
love how all the millitary guys / gal are super sharp and on top, calm and composed and butler is like ;_D
+picosdrivethru Umm, they do that for a living. Why wouldn't they be calm? If they reversed roles and had to act in front of a camera or on stage in front of hundreds of people who do you think would be more nervous? ;)
+Herve B I know, I just thought the difference between them was funny.
butler is so much taller than most air force pilots:3
Pilots can't be very tall. The largest pilot I've ever heard of was 6'4" and he was an F-4 pilot and that has a fairly large cockpit.
Plenty of pilots are taller than 6'4", it's all about the seated height. You can be 6'2" and be too tall to fly the same jet that a guy who's 6'6" can fly if he has long legs and you have a long torso.
this guy always leaves a smile in my face, i mean always, is surely a great guy to hang out
Everybody saying they had a great time at the end made me smile.
Lol, he looked so uneasy during the training
Did Gerald set his phone on airplane mode?
*Illuminati theme intensifies*
He's holding it up while doing 4G's and saying "hmmm, only 2 bars".
No, it was disabled, was trying to enable thunderbird mode
'Jerry' or 'Gerry'
Claryce Koonce 😂😂
"Madness?! This is Airforce!" *Pulls ejection handle*
Gérard Butler hit 9.3 Gs. HOLY SH!T!!!
Great actor, what a chill dude as well
Quite the honor shown to Gerard Butler who, by all accounts, is a very fine man. I was especially glad to see that even though he was beyond himself with the moment he'd just experienced, he took time to show his gratitude for the hospitality he was extended and for the professionalism of the AF pilots and air crews. None better.
You can tell In the beginning of the video he was nervous as shit lol he couldn’t stop shaking his leg 😂 Takes guts though 👏
That height is not funny, I would have passed out,period
lol id be anxious too
Everyone talks a good game, until you're literally climbing into an F-16 understanding what that thing is capable of. It's like talking about how good a driver you are and then being put into a Formula 1 car for the 1st time. :D
Imagine being in a rollercoaster where the dives and rolls are constant and the acceleration is constant. Thats what a jet would be like. Like your stomach tenses up. It will stay like that for a long time making it hard to even breath.
Respect, he must be in excellent condition. This is challenging. WOW!
Johnny Carson (USMC) talked about his flight with the Thunderbirds. "I wanted to throw up, but I didn't know which way WAS up!"
What an incredible privilege to fly with the Thunderbirds. Butler appears genuinely humbled and appreciative... Personally, I would have been puking at the first sign of a barrel roll. Great vid!
9.4 g's from what I read is no joke!!
props
+donnibrasko1 you can imagine! Your body basically weighs 9.4 times its normal weight yet still has lung capacity and blood flow of your normal weight. Pass out recipe!
Anything over 5g is hard for someone that has never done it. He really did a great job. You couldn't understand until you've been stuck to the sidewall of an aircraft that is going 400 kts and decides to bank around a lost Army blackhawk.
No props, just jets, lol.
HIghest I've personally done was 7.0 (the limit for my aircraft), and it wasn't by any means easy. The sweat on top of your head quickly hits your face, your shoulders feel like they weigh 200 lbs, and if you sustain it your feet start to feel swollen. For someone who's never done it before to hit 9.4 and not black out? Dude's a hardcore badass.
What a guy! Good for you dude, looks like you had a blast! Massive respect to you and the pilot/crew
It is good to see Gerry appreciate the amazing work that these brave men and woman undertake on a daily basis. These folks are amazingly talented, and I mean our military, not folks that make a living with fantasy. Spread the word to your friends Gerry.
here in Philippines brow
“Tower, this is SPARTA”
Gerard @ 9G's = *_"Talvaaa...dis is SLOBBAAA!!"_*
Is there an Eject for meh HAGGIS?
That 9.4 G turn that your Pilot did was incredible that you could take it and keep on going!!!!
He looks like he is about to crap his pants.... What a great opportunity though. Really gracious and heartfelt comments at the end too. Mr Butler is a real class act.
My favorite actor
I like him as a person! And I do enjoy almost all of his movies too.
Have a nice weekend! (whoever reads this)
Ugg
Pilot is talking like a normal casual person at 7 Gs while Gerard can barely look around much less breathe.
@Phantom Alpha conditioning and cool nerves..
Phantom Alpha (ik the comments old) but yes , it’s basically the body growing accustom to high Gs, know as G-Tolerance .
When I was in USAF I was given a ride in a F 111. 6 Gs was the highest we did. At the end of flight I was drenched in sweat and exhausted. I went home and took a nap.
because he is a trained soldier of Sparta
B C 😄
That was awesome!!! I have the outmost respect for Gerard, his such a down to earth person. Loved watching him having so much fun..fricken awesome!
Dang those enlisted folks looking so sharp and fresh in their uniforms
It's the Airforce... That what they're paid to do... Look good.
The Chair Force doesn't have the opportunity to get dirty. Haha
You see his face like "what did I get myself into"
What if he couldn't hold in his vomit during a loop?
This is SPAR-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaawwwwrrrrrrggghhhhhhhhhhh..... blaaaarrrrrrggghhhhh
Never happen with these tough Scottish dudes...:)
Plus, he went through it twice. Pilot asked if he was done and he said lets do it again...Lol so they did
This made me cry! lol! Thank you!
DeusEx Machina Tonight we dine in Gs
I WSH he shouted this is sparta that would be soooooooooooooo epic/priceless.
Gerard was so happy!..the happiest moment in his life!
Can't imagine what and how much training these pilots have to go through to accomplish this and sound calm as crap. Butler, you are amazing!!!!!!
My Brother in Law flew T38's during Vietnam and was a Flight Instructor as well. Flew some more in US and later worked , no flying because his back got so bad he couldn't. All the flying can take a toll on the body.
I've experienced 4Gs, and that was pretty intense. I couldn't imagine 9.4Gs.
9 G's...Dude is a beast.
"Bordering on spiritual"
how are you greetings from Philippines and Philippine Army
A untrained pilot can withstand 9g.. Impressive!
He's also very physically fit.
I have done 7, but not sustained for very long and really took it out of me... Seeing 9 like that, I was really impressed too!
I’ve done like 5 or 6 but 9 damn I couldn’t move!
I thought the same thing! Wild
@@TheModelGuy Fit, did you have a good look at him?
Must be bliss from up there, everything looks more beautiful and peaceful.
Just to ride with these boys is like an intense training! #trueheros
If the Persians thought the Phalanx was tough, just wait until they see a Spartan in an F-16, haha.
+Ner' vod hahaha! Great comment!
Good one !
The age old story, F16s vs War Elephants and obnoxiously tall god people..... My moneys on the F16s
My cousin Ryan he is in the air Force. I'm so proud of him, he's a pilot he is gonna be flying jets. I hope one day he will be doing this love ya cuz. Thanks for all that u do. To keep America safe. Land to air, air to land also water to land, and land to water. God bless u all.
Great job Gerard, and especially so after landing. You looked completely disoriented and nauseous as your eyes wandered off in different directions, but you pulled it off like a champ!
rocked a bit on his shoes. lol. But better than most I bet.
Really enjoy seeing nice, down to earth celebrities appreciative of the fine men and women of the armed forces. You seem like a genuinely good guy Mr. Butler!
These Navy, Marine and Air Force jet pilots are among the smartest people on earth. Hands down. Most of what they do is training, seat time BUT they have to be prepared at all times to make snap decisions when things do not go as planned or their training did not prepare them for,, therein lies their base intelligence. The ability to evaluate their circumstance, determine and execute decisions that will bring them back to Mother Earth - alive - hopefully with their billion dollar aircraft in one piece. I trained with 4 Marine pilots during my Artillery OBC in 1970. In those days it was a requirement pilots were to be cross trained as a familiarization with another branch of our military, this is where I really learned just how amazingly intelligent those pilots were and I have no reason to believe they are any less. Equipment has come a very long way since those times but so has the level of personnel mentally equipped to fly these magnificent aircraft.
John Z billion dollar aircraft? Thing must be able to teleport to different galaxy’s
@@Bradenk101 lmfao
So common sense? Yea. 99% of people don't have common sense.
you can tell hes nervous as hell ! lol .
Damn I would be too 😀
Kerry Ward honestly he looks drunk to me
Garage928 This happened probable around 6 in the morning. every one looks drunk at that point
Kerry Ward agree i would have looked worse lol
Shit who wouldn’t that prolly over a G he’s getting
I don't care WHO you are, this has to be thrilling ! And plenty scary. So nice he got to do this.
I have seen the air show and it was the most unforgettable experience in my life with wonderful pilots so accomodating and friendly to us they were the best God bless them
Thanks for your support and encouragement. I hope you're having a wonderful day and I do always see your comments in my wall here on CZcams. If you ain't busy. Hope we can get to text privately. Thank you
@@gerardbutler3576 god bless you and keep you safe
Thank you very much once again for your support and I would love us to text privately
Love how he's stressing, breathing strong and the pilot is just like "blah blah blah"
12:40 dude casually pulls out his phone to take himself a photo! SAVAGE
I was waiting for him to lose grip of his phone right before the rolls.
Hello beautiful 🌹
@@gerardbutler1791 Whaa? I haven't been called that in ages. Thank you😊.
Mr. Butler, you are a very good dude!! There are so many people that love and respect you. Dont worry about past mistakes, WE ALL MAKE THEM! Keep making those awesome movies sir, and know you are in our prayers!!
Gerard Butler for top gun 2.
Thanks
adonis LOL , he was scared to death , who is this guy anyway ?
I agree
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
You can't be serious...Tom Cruise wannabe maybe...nothing more.
Gerry, You’re fortunate to have been given the opportunity ... hat’s off for handling the ride so well! Not many people can keep their nerves under control, much less stay conscious!
It's amazing how beaming he is after the flight compared to before
"Should have used this against the Persians".
[Flashback to Persian Gulf War] “oh....”
@@hazmatt3250 lmao! well done sir, well done
Madness? THIS!.....IS!.......10 GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
That salute and handshake maneuver at 10:30 was great. I always loved the synchronicity of the military, but ever since my dad had a military funeral and seeing the Marines up close, it gives me goosebumps to see them in tandem
Hahaha shake shout hello from Philippines
That Spartan looks scared 😂
I would like to say THANK YOU for sharing this, It was totaly awesome!
he's so nervous. lool anyone would be!
+Tino L Whaaat? Really? I didn't notice.
+Gung Ho Vids not every one notices everything ;)
Tino L Yes I know, I remember the video. After all I uploaded it. Thanks for watching. And thanks for your opinion. Come back anytime.
neither did I!
He breathe so fucking heavy even before the takeoff, I was sure he was going to blackout in the air.
UNITED STATE'S MARINE'S, MILITARY, AIR FORCE'S..U.S.S...GOD BLESS YOU ALL THANK YOU FOREVER 🇺🇸🇺🇸🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🇬🇧🕌
Am grateful
Wow, one of my fav actors... awesome to see. Cheers
The excitement ,cooperation and enthusiasm this is Aviation
That is the most in shape doctor I have seen in years!
One of my late friends used to be a professional pilot, and flew USAF jets, he also flew propeller aircraft and gliders. He also had a Master's degree in Carbon Chemistry, so he was a very smart guy. He told me that when a newbie went up in a small aircraft as a passenger/student pilot, you could tell immediately the first time after landing, if the passenger/student pilot either loves flying or hates it by looking at their facial expression.
Mr. Butler's excited enthusiasm and the wide grin, indicates that he loved the experience. According to my late friend, that means that such people are born flyers.
So proud of our Military. Well done Guys and Gals I love ya!
AWESOME VIDEO - I am proud of our US military men and women and glad GB did this as he spoke for all of us about how intense it really is - WOW.
This is why I love Americans 😍👍🏻 all of them so funny and kind ❤️👍🏻
Most people across the world are like that. Even at the places you're most convinced they're not.
That is really cool of you to say - we love you too, brother!
Americans are kind and understanding people, man
Hes scottish...
@@jtatum6900 um, I'm sure we're all talking about the airmen...
At some points he looks like "what in the hell have I got myself into" I'm for sure extremely envious.
Thanks for sharing this whole experience, what an awesome video.
USAF" Thunderbirds"
now at Nellis Air Force Base
originally started at Luke Air Force Base Arizona.
named after Thunderbird Airfield Training Center that existed before Luke Air Force Base started
Thunderbird field was located at 59th Avenue and Greenway in Glendale,Az.
changed into the American Institute for foreign trade in October 3 1946. just after World War II
giving the opportunity to the GI returning from World War II could learn and experience International Management...
the Thunderbirds still fly the FA 16 Falcon...
one of the most agile fighter jets out there
Anthony Schurz uh....pretty good, except for the bit about being named for "Thunderbird Airfield Training Center". The team took the name from the Thunderbird of Native American mythology.
Such a nice dude man, i love him he's the best
I’ve seen all of his movies and really enjoy his acting. After this I think it’s safe to say that not only does he "talk the talk but he now walks the walk". Thank you for your service, pilots and crew of the US Air Force Thunderbirds. 🇺🇸🤘
Thank you for sharing and really enjoyed watching, Awesome Job Gerald Butler holding them G's!!!
What a bad ass. most other folks who go up on these things freakin faint or barf.
What the hell? The pilot is so calm. I grew up on AFB'S all over our great nation and never had such a great appreciation for these tremendously skilled pilots. You all rock! Thank you for what you do.
Thanks for your support and encouragement. I hope you're having a wonderful day and I do always see your comments in my wall here on CZcams. If you ain't busy. Hope we can get to text privately. Thank you
"Choose your next words carefully..." "Sparta will need sons..." "Tonight, we dine in hell!" "We obey Spartan Law. No retreat. No surrender."
so cool and it´s like they say, boys will be boys, only the toys get bigger. Happy for him and to see his excitement
My Idol Gerard Butler best action guy in movie I like this I never see him flying a jet called THUNDERBIRDS that is very awesome love it....