MD500C (OH-6) Helicopter; Preflight, Start-up, and Shutdown Videos

I would like to introduce Michael Miller and his "how to" videos. Thanks Michael for taking the time to make all these "How to" videos involving the MD500. What a great machine! Michael also has many videos on the R-22 which I'll introduce in my next posting. The MD500 C model, which you can tell by the V tail, is a 1970's model. They played a big role in Vietnam; military model OH-6 (observation helicopter). Hugh L. Mills' book  Low Level Hell gives an exceptional account about the men and what these machines the OH-6 did during the Vietnam War. They were known as "Scout Pilots".

Artist's rendition of then Captain Hugh Mills' OH-6A "Miss Clawd IV". After her tour in Vietnam Miss Clawd (17340) served a with the army's precision helicopter team, the Silver Eagles. Sometime afterwards she was donated to the army aviation Museum at Fort Rucker. It was there, by total coincidence, Mills discovered his old bird. Soon 17340 was restored to her Vietnam configuration and reinstated in the Museums exhibit.

Without further ado, here's Michael's "how to" videos on the MD500C.

First part of a preflight video series involving the MD500 C model helicopter. This video series is designed in helping people who are wanting to get into the MD500 or turbine world of aviation without having to spend a lot of time or money with an instructor. Although it isn't like having an instructor next to you while learning how to work a turbine, it is designed to help give you an understanding of what the procedures are and what the gauges look like when an actual turbine is started and shut down. Michael Miller

 How to Preflight an MD500C (OH-6) Helicopter
 Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6


MD500 Helicopter - Pre-Start Checks

MD500 Helicopter - How to start + Limitations


Startup of a Turbine MD500 Helicopter - Outside view


Startup & Takeoff of an Turbine MD500 Helicopter


MD500 - How to Shutdown a Turbine

OH-6A LOH

Mike, thanks again, excellent job!  I love the MD500. It's my dream to fly one some day.