I Got My Blackhawk License... The Most INCREDIBLE Machine I've EVER Operated!!!

Shoutout to Josh my CFI in this video! He was super easy to learn with, great guy!

I’m A pilot, this instructor is the freaking man, what a legend!!!!!!! . I hope he sees this, you my guy are exactly what is needed for instructing in aviation

Way back in the day, I was really into RC Helicopters. While I was deployed in Aghanistan, I spoke with a couple of the helicopter pilots and asked if I could check out the helicopters. They brought me out and showed me the Blackhawks and Apaches. I noticed a ton of stickers on the inside of the helicopters. I mentioned to the guy showing me around that I flew RC Helicopters and that I had some RC Heli Magazine stickers and asked if I could add to the stickers. I found a few empty spaces and added a sticker in a few of the copters. I then got some pictures and they were later posted in the magazine. As odd as it may sound, FOB Shank, Afghanistan was a very cool deployment (Accept for the rocket attacks. Those sucked!) Thank you for sharing your experience.

From one Blackhawk pilot to another, it really is an incredible machine. Best job I ever had.

This instructor was absolutely amazing. Professional, serious, and rewarding. This dude knows how to teach people and to let them know they are doing a great job in a potentially stressful situation.

It's just cool to see a normal nice guy make it. Hes got the money, house, the track, the cars, the wife and kid. Congratulations man! You're living most men's dreams.

I worked a rotation in a field medical tent on a military runway and loved watching the pilots practice besting their previous landings. It was a game of how clean can you do it.

Blackhawk is just one of those engineering masterpieces. Absolutely magnificent machine.

Cleetus getting licensed to fly a Blackhawk completes the holy grail. What can this man not do?

My favorite thing about Garrett is he never half asses anything he genuinely loves what he does and does it to the best of his ability really inspires me watching these videos, absolutely my favorite group to watch

Australia here - we just scrapped the MH 90 Tipan and have got 40 brand new blackhawks coming down under. We've had a bunch for a while - every time they use to fly over my house all blacked out full of SASR it was such a buzz. Congrats on getting your type rating! Yall are going to have some mad adventures!

Really enjoyed this video. I can very much appreciate your enthusiasm for the experience of flying this helicopter. I am a 75 year old strictly wannabe/wish-I-could helicopter flyer. My only experience was as a passenger in a Huey while serving in the Army back in 1969-71. Being an X-Plane flight simulator user I started out with no intention of playing around with anything but fixed wing. Then decided to try their Nimbus Huey. After flipping it over like a tipped over cow for what seemed an infinite number of times I finally got somewhat airborne and haven't fired up a fixed wing in the simulator since. The vortex ring state is now my biggest challenge but getting better at it. One thing the military taught me was procedures rule. Particularly when operating weaponry and flying any aircraft. I live in central Idaho in the Nez Perce Forest which may explain why the weather looked so familiar. Thanks again for posting the video.

Is it weird that it kinda makes me proud of Cleet for all the props he got during Training? Way to go Brother!!!

Just listening to the instructor talk about how shocked he was with how quick Cleetus reacted and how he’s probably his best student wow. That lets everyone know truly how good Cleet is at Captaining anything. Guy was flying blackhawks in Afghan and is saying he’s impressed with you! Damn brother keep it up

What great acft. I have just over 2,000 hours in A/ A+ & L Hawks and 1900+ hours in other helicopters. The most fun you can have with your pants on! Congratulations guys!!

That's awesome man, I don't think anyone could have even slapped the smiles off your faces!! That kind of excitement doesn't happen often. Congrats on your pass!!

The fact that the CFI was so impressed speskes volumes to Garrett's skill as pilot/driver/absolute wheelman

As a former UH-60 crew chief, I absolutely love and approve this video. Keep on being amazing sir!!!

This is so badass. Respect to all those who can fly these! Sure much training an knowledge goes into this! Very cool.

Training never ends. As a back seater Flight Medic, knowing immediate EPs and using the checklist is key to a good flight. Take offs are optional. Landings are mandatory.