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Flying The Iconic Huey Helicopter During The Vietnam War | Behind The Wings [4K]

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Creator's Key Takeaways

how cool is this

the versatile helo was flown by the united states army navy air force and marines as well as the air forces of many other countries

we're capable of putting six thousand pounds of fuel on this helicopter which gives us about six flight hours

it's the most widely used american military helicopter of all time and the icon of the vietnam war

Creator's Tips & Advice

Understand the three main controls of a helicopter: cyclic, collective, and anti-torque pedals.
When flying, balance the rotor plate, manage vertical movement, and keep the nose straight with pedals.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the history and significance of the UH-1 Huey helicopter?
QHow does the Coast Guard's MH-60 Jayhawk differ from the Huey?
QWhat are the main controls for flying a helicopter?
YouTube Video Description

Episode 5 - The UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) is THE iconic aircraft of the Vietnam War. In the season 2 premiere of Behind the Wings, take a trip to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver, CO with host Matthew Burchette as he highlights a combat-veteran Huey, interviews two Vietnam War Huey pilots and even tags along on a training mission with the US Coast Guard to showcase the U.S. military’s latest helo. -- Subscribe to Spark for more amazing science, tech & engineering videos: https://goo.gl/LIrlur 🚀 Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkDocs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spark_channel/ Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #Huey #Iroquois #Denver