The best approach I have done was on a mk1 SF Herc into Akrotiri, Cyprus. We had just spent 3 days doing a double engine and prop change, and loads of other jobs to get it back up to scratch. I went on the test flight, as I always jump at a chance to go flying
, and after a few drills (shut-down and re-lights etc), the crew decided to practice an approach that they would be using in a not very nice place later that evening.
All I can say is, when they say steep approach they mean it
, it went sky, earth,earth,earth,earth,earth,earth, flarerunwaybrakesonstop
. Awsome bit of flying and just shows what a top bit of kit the old Klassic really is
Anyway, check out this link to some good herc videos.
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/military_videos.htm
Look at the video marked :C-130 Radical Approach This is the way they routinely land the Hercules in combat zones. Imagine where your stomach ends up? - good vid of a tac approach
worth a look at them crazy yankees landing on and taking off from an aircraft carrier in a Herc
