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C-5 pilot recalls when his Galaxy nearly stalled on landing because thrust reversers wouldn’t come out of reverse

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

C-5 pilot recalls his Galaxy nearly stalling on landing because thrust reversers wouldn’t come out of reverse

Dario Leone

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FRED pilot explains why in the 1980s empty C-5 airlifters had to carry a rock in their cargo bay

Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

FRED pilot explains why in the 1980s empty C-5 airlifters had to carry a rock in their cargo bay

Dario Leone

The story of the C-5 pilot that during his aircraft commander recommend ride went rogue on his senior evaluator

Military Aviation

THIS VIDEO OF A HUGE C-5 GALAXY PERFORMING A SCREAMING SHORT TAKE-OFF IS QUITE IMPRESSIVE

Dario Leone

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