Duke Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Hi folks. Looking to verify something I was told recently about SEA vintage C-130s. Was it possible to lower the ramp/open the cargo doors in flight from the flight deck? If so, would that have been done by one of the pilots or the FE? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munirabbasi Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Duke said: Hi folks. Looking to verify something I was told recently about SEA vintage C-130s. Was it possible to lower the ramp/open the cargo doors in flight from the flight deck? If so, would that have been done by one of the pilots or the FE? Thanks Yes Munir Abbasi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1dp Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Yes, Co-Pilot would do it. More of a stretch, but the FE could reach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Thanks to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jconner2 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Had to for LAPES and other parachute extractions unless you wanted to ride along. Unless it was an emergency, only the flight deck would open ramp and door during flight. Side doors for personnel jumps and small drops were opened by the Loadmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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