Pilot flies Chinook CH-47 like it's a fighter jet and then tops it off by performing a wheelie
Published on Feb 06, 2026 at 10:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Feb 06, 2026 at 7:50 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This pilot flew a Chinook CH-47 like it was a fighter jet and added in a wheelie for extra effect.
One look at this helicopter tells you that it means business, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a little showmanship.
When this CH-47 touched down on the runway, it stood on its back wheels and kept moving.
With a member of the crew leaning out of the side door, it was almost like he was riding a giant skateboard – check out the video above.
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