Remember these moments around the boat. 20-30 years from now you'll be reliving them and wishing you were still there...minus the night cat shots and recoveries. You remember those as well...normally waking in a pool of sweat. Trust me! Tomcats Forever, Baby!
@@ShadLee-s6l he's not wrong. I learned how tiny the carrier looks on approach in Top Gun for the NES. That's the hardest landing in video game history, and you have to do it every mission.
I'm a former F4 pilot, Vf-51. Made a WesPac cruise on the Coral Sea CV43 and a Med cruise on the Franklin Roosevelt CV42. Your video brings back fond memories and jealosy at having never flown the Hornet. Looks like a wonderful plane at the boat and you do a nice narration of the basics around the pattern. Thanks for the memories. Wish I could turn back the clock and do it all again. As an old LSO: "Fair, not enough power. Settle at the ramp."
My dad told me tales of his cruises on the Coral Sea and Mediterranean his time in there during 60s and early 70s as an AP mechanic and welder finishing out his career with the VP 5 Mad Foxes in 1975.
Midway out of Yoko, 87-90. Remember the news that Coral Sea was slated for decom, thought for sure it would be us first. Midway was an old but great ship. Haze Gray Underway all the time, flight quarters hut!
97,000 tons of diplomacy!!! Man, I had to go over and get a couple of more shots of whiskey after hearing that line. God bless our military. Our country may be going to hell (politically speaking). But our military kicks ass all day long. I am so proud of every USA vet. My heart swells with love of country and devotion to our nation whenever I think of our military. Nothing better than seeing one of our fighters fly overhead or to watch a great video like this and hear all the stats of the pure tonnage and manpower of our awesome military.
Birds eye view and surgical, calm narration -- absolutely amazing. It really took my breath away: when the carrier becomes a tiny spec and the realization that there are jets seemingly close enough to touch on either side. I've had no experience in the service, but sure as hell appreciate that you are there.
Outstanding video! This retired Naval Aviator (Vietnam in 60s and 70s) is now 79 years old, but still enjoys doing the "Traps" presentation on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway Museum in San Diego. This video is the real deal and brings back great memories. KUDOS!
Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.
That would be absolutely terrifying. Every moment of it. One screw up could cost so many lives. That is a ton of pressure. That being said, thank you for your service.
@@PisscuckApocalypse DUDE! I had no idea! Thank you so much. I’m 60 years old and always wondered what did the Navy have to do with my belly button? Goes to show; no matter how old you are you never stop learning! 😃
Bang on with ode to Mr. Ross, imagine the artist afro poking out of rear of the flight helmet, or calm comments " if you want a tree in there just let it go or maybe some happy clouds too". Miss PBS now that I'm retired in Thailand. Was an aviation tech. Canadian Air Force but love carrier Ops.
I was a plane captain in VA12 on the FDR Vietnam Westpac 1966. This takes me back to those great memories of great comrades and flight deck action. I was 19 years old I’m 76 now. I’ll never forget those days.
You are right. The memories of seeing launches and recoveries during wartime ops was exciting for sure. I can still see myself in various area of the flight deck or right below the angle deck as a plane left the deck. I was 21 am now 78 soon to be 79.
@@rogerramjet7567 Me too! VF-154 here, VF-21 our sister squadron. It is hard to explain the exhilarating feeling of the flight deck during flight ops, especially during night ops.
My dad would’ve _loved_ your videos. He flew A-4s off of Midway, Intrepid & Forrestal (first 2 on ‘Nam cruises). He used to narrate these procedures very much like you do while trying to explain how we kids could successfully trap on the driveway riding our bikes. Every so often we’d get a ‘bolter’ grade just to keep us honest. 😉
God bless your father. Here is for him. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,-and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of-wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air .... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark nor ever eagle flew- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
You have a knack for explaining technical processes in a manner that allows us to understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your shipmates are! From someone who has always had a deep respect for those who serve, thank you for everything you do, including putting these videos together.
I love the USN and half of my book shelf is packed with books about carriers and other ships throughout history. My fiancé is a navy veteran, and I’m so proud of him and proud to be with him. When I’m stressed, I literally just watch the landing and taking off videos or read my navy books for hours, which calms my mind greatly. Through my reading and studying, I’ve come to know many crews on many ships throughout history. Even though they don’t know me and never will, in my heart they’ll always hold a special place. Thank you so much for taking us with you on your flights. You got so many people cheering and praying for you and your crew.
My dad was a Navy pilot during WWII. Not combat, primarily flying twin engines from a land base for secret countermeasures research, followed by ferrying aircraft to decommissioning sites. But he did achieve carrier qualifications. He would have turned 100 this year. The approach phase, seeing that tiny flat top in the distance, would have thrilled him without end.
The precision of the turns is what always impresses me. In flight sims I always try to make my landing approaches along very long, straight paths. Here you turn into what seems to me a very short final approach, keeping track of descent rate, speed and probably a bunch of other stuff. Love to see such great flying.
This is a Case I recovery, so their holding stack is right over the ship. They have their turn rates and speeds pre-calculated so they'll end up right where they need to be. Case III recoveries do more of the miles-long approach from astern like you're describing. Those are more for night-time or low-visibility situations where you can't rely on being able to look to the left to see the boat with your eyes.
I have a question (or maybe a few thousand). And not wanting to get anywhere near anything that may be classified, just generalities. The question is how the pilot knows (or determines at the start of the turn) how tight of a turn to make to arrive where they want to be? Is it a part of situational awareness and experience? Or is it a taught skill? The difficulty (in my thought process) is that he is trying to do a 360 that amounts to two 180s and a few straight flights... @@AdmiralKarelia
@@glenncheatham9165 It's all precalculated. You just follow some basic numbers. Here is an example of a kneeboard page for DCS: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/942/gx4aabq14jo1nm3gkxj79rfhi80g4c4x/screenshot_1.jpg
@@glenncheatham9165 In the case of carrier recovery, the approach is predetermined, so you just remember the altitude, speed, and G-load for the turns. You additionally should know the distance from the carrier from TACAN. Generally, G-load and speed determines your turn radius via the centrifugal force equation, so it tells you where you'll be after the turn. You see this info on the HUD. If you don't pull on the stick, a constant bank angle and speed also gives you a constant turn radius.
Never heard the approach before. I served in VF-154 Black Knights. Two Vietnam cruises 1967-68, 1968-69. We flew the F4 Phantom J bird. I was an AQ, fire control technician. Worked 7pm to 7am 7 days a week. Night ops was spectacular. Two war time cruises. I have great respect for these drivers who can drop in during very heavy weather. Pitching and yawing deck, yet these guys put those fighters on the deck. USS Ranger, VF-154 BKR Baby!!!
I too was aboard Ranger for those two cruises, EKA-3B Skywarrior NFO in the right seat. VAQ 130. Have great respect for those sailors running the flight deck at all hours.
@@johncheney3670 Thanks for your service. We served many years ago. Memories are still fresh. Though the carriers served on are gone, the work remains the same. Flight ops in the 1960’s are the same as today. Just newer aircraft.
Before I switched to ATC I was a Plane Captian in VF-74 Be-Devilers on board the USS Forestal. Two med cruises, ‘74 and ‘75.Nothing more exciting for a 19 year old than the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Now I know what the pilots were going through as I watched them from the deck. Thanks.
I just learned more in this few minutes than I learned in all the other Carrier Landing video's I've watched. You, Sir, Will have a great career in the Navy and after that, I hope you become a teacher. You have the patience for it and a way of delivering the message that grabs our attention! Thank You for this great video!
Scotland here. I work as a civilian at RAF Lossiemouth, I’m always in complete awe of these brave, skilled pilots. Thank you for these amazing videos & thank you for your service and keeping our skies safe.🛩️✊
Another Saturday morning with Growler Jams. Love the voice over in the pattern and groove plus the landing. Still get nervous when you move toward the edge of the deck then turn. You make it look easy. Thanks for all your work. Thanks to CVN 71 for being there for you.
Former active duty Marine UH1E pilot, just found this channel, 77 years old and being on board with you brings back the chills of recognition to the art and science of military flying. Just came across the channel and loving it! Semper Fi! "Bald Eagle"
Your jams seem to have the same impact on me as my very fav movies and some old songs. I wanna watch or listen to over and over again. And again. I love your channel, your jams, your sense of humor, your narrating and your voice. 💜 💜💜 That's why I wanna watch your jams over and over again. Thank you. 🤍✈️⚓️
After 20 years in Army Aviation on many different aircraft, on several continents, peaceful and hostile deployments, and civilian aircraft, I can say with absolute certainty that Navy pilots are the best in the world. I've had the distinct pleasure of witnessing night landings on a carrier on a rough sea. Boggles the mind. Where do we get such people?
Really like to see the "traps" on the sea or land. As difficult as a CAT IIIC landing! Former Navy F-18 Aviator Tony Tovado explained some of the carrier landing "jargon" to me. It was all so different than my UH-1 and CH-47 flying in the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Aviator. Great job that you perform on a regular basis for our country. Thanks for your service and may GOD bless and protect each and every one of you.
USAF, totally enjoyed working for our FS Warrant Officer at ORD in the 50's. Common sense, no nonsense. bonus, He owned a great playlist on the high def surround, mess hall sound system.. In transit crews enjoyed the food, served commissioned officers in starched whites.. ;)
These guys make this look so easy but I have heard it’s the hardest thing about flying these jets, much respect and even though I’m an Aussie, thanks for your service. 🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻
Love how you instantly adapt to the changed landing situation. That taxi to the edge of the deck definitely looks sketchy. Complete trust in your director. Love your videos.
Yeah, parking the plane was the scariest part of the video for me! The nose of the F-18 must have been over the edge when he finally made that turn! I always thought that after landing, they powered down, hooked up a tractor and that pulled them to the parking spot. I didn't realize the fighters self-parked... very cool. I'm a retired naval officer, but I was always on small decks. I visited a few friends who were stationed on carriers, and the wardroom of my Spruance was invited to a reception on the Ike when we deployed with her in 88. I always felt like a small-town kid (which I was) visiting NYC for the first time. Carriers were big, crowded, busy, and full of amenities we did not enjoy, but my destroyer definitely felt more like home to me. That being said, I always felt more comfortable whenever we had a carrier nearby! Thank you for your service. I have always been in awe of Naval aviators!
Former Navy ET-1 and plankowner of USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thank you for sharing these videos. It brings back good memories. I was told that when testing the Mode 3 ACLS (I think that's the correct term) the F/A-18s were so accurate on landing that their tailhooks all hit the deck within a one-foot square just behind the 3 wire.
It's amazing how this guy can make such a dangerous thing he's doing seem natural and easy, when it's no way natural and easy. These guys are really on another level.
It sounds silly but if you do something enough times, it becomes second nature. When I see these examples of the human brain doing incredible things, it’s genuinely baffling how absolutely stupid the vast majority of people can be.
I was a member of the VLA or Visual Landind Aids shops on four carriers including the Theodore Roosevelt when she was homeported in Norfolk. I really appreciate the pilots insight of flying the pattern down to a Case 1 recovery. Great video!!
My dad was a "Sandy" designing Cat and Arresting gear at NAVAIR ENG; Phila., and Lakehurst. I served as a GMT3 at NAS JAX '70-'73. Only regretted 3 decisions I made as a foolish kid in the Navy - not going Airedale, not accepting an ECP, and not marrying the gorgeous redhead I met and dated for a year - LOL. C'est la vie, say us old folks... Love your videos!
I grew up on Whidbey Island watching EA-6B's doing touch and goes at OLF Coupeville. I love watching your videos and going into the carrier deck operation details. Keep it up, and thank you for flying for us.
I have always wanted to experience a take off and landing. I would definitely do it with you if it was possible. That’s AMAZING!!! And you talk through it so CALMLY!!!
new to your channel. Firstly, As a civilian, a big thank you to you and any other military member past or present who reads this. Another thank you for sharing your experiences here on youtube. I love aviation and have always had a deep respect for naval aviators and appreciate watching you fly your craft with skill and professionalism. wishing you clear skies and happy flying.
I appreciate your videos and your pace. I teach Army helicopter pilots. I have a similar scan and pace when teaching VFR maneuvers. They have the typical trouble relaxing with the amount of time. They have trouble trusting the process, b7t seeing other combat aviators exercising the same relaxed pace helps "convince " them and give them confidence when performing their maneuvers. Albeit much slower. All about controlling the aircraft! Thanks!!!
Neat video, My Navy years were spent on The Lexington CVS-16 , V2 was my division and my duties were working with the catapults and in the tower (PriFly). Watched thousand of landings, go-arounds and unfortunately too many mishaps. An airline pilot career lasted till I was sixty and put out to pasture. Our bunks were directly under the landing area and the distinctive sound of the screeching arresting gear cables will live in my mind forever. That sound was preceded by the tailhook hitting the deck. Great memories.
Such an interesting part of our military... carrier-based flight operations. Using 'Mother' as a nickname for the carrier is so fitting... everyone can relate... a safe place, a home to nurture and protect so that she can nurture and protect us. Moms and carriers are indeed awesome. Thanks for your channel.
My mom couldn't carry a single plane though, let alone dozens of planes and helicopters. She couldn't swim very far from shore either. Bitch was kind of worthless for real.
Wow! Just wow! Not just the exacting skill acquired to land one of the machines on a moving deck at high speed but the calm energy and clear mind of the pilot. The voiceover is so soothing. I'm just a welder who retired from ship building and now work for homeowners making security gates. I have a steady mental voiceover going on in my head as I plan out precise measurements and cuts to assembled structures. I'm gonna be using this voice now. I love the calm confidence that's conveyed.
Love the signature move! I'm going to start doing that in my Sprinter Van. The closest I'll be to flying high like you and your Brothers in Arms. Thank you for your service.
So calm and collected... I could fall asleep listening to your voice and you're performing these complex maneuvers as if you could do it in your sleep!
I'm just trying to get my PPL and it blows my mind :D Everything is so calm and collected, while I sweat like a little pig when my Tecnam (Italian plane used in Europe for training) shakes a bit in some small turbulence! Thank you, this is so interesting to watch!
Love the narration as well, you take me back 40+ years to my childhood. My dad (he flew B-17's in the 8th/385th BG) would do these sorts of narrations for my younger brother and I @ bedtime. He would describe every thing from the CQ waking you up in the middle of the night for missions, to engine start, to take off, to landing with two engines out. Your calm and well paced narration reminds me a lot of those nights. You've earned a sub... Thank you for these fascinating videos, and of course, your service to this great nation, sir! Well done!
i have zero credentials as a military aviator but a whole lotta love for aviation in general. i absolutely love your videos. The narration is unique and exceptionally well done
Thanks for allowing us to understand what is not Hollywood. I don't know if that makes sense, but you and all the other comments here helps me truly understand what sacrifices you all made and skill you put forward to keep us all safe.
My favorite aviator ... Now that my flight line days are over and I'm riding the desk I'm really looking up to those voice overs . Greetings from HAF - clear skies and keep sending ....
You gotta make sure your “signature move” ends on an even number…I hit the like every time you say so and it’s an odd number…😮 Seriously, thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world.
0's an even number = no thumbs up. 2's even so you give him a like the first time then on the second you take it away. If you don't want to give him the thumbs up that's fine but you don't have to broadcast this fact.
I only fly video game sims, but you didn't have to account for the blow up going downwind when your getting on speed, that must be amAzing. it is always what I'm trying to fix before the base turn. Thank you for your service... and your channel.
I love your viddies, but I particularly appreciate your voice-overs. Thank you for being there! And thank you for your viddies. Every time I watch one I realize all over again that I’m nowhere smart enough to have been a Naval Aviator. You folks are outstanding! 🤙🏼🌹
This was pure eye and ear candy to a long time fighter enthusiast! I've always wanted a front row seat to a carrier take off and landing but couldn't do it myself...My eyes suck ass! Now I can see it through your eyes! You stay safe and thank you so much for sharing this experience! I will be here all the time!
Teddy Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, having written the book "The Naval War of 1812," in 1882. As ASN he helped plan the Spanish-American War (in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations). Resigned to form the Rough Riders. Later, as President, ordered the "Great White Fleet" of 16 battleships to circle the globe. Much more, he deserves a CVN.
"in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations" - so this is an admission that the war was one of expansion and opportunity? IMO makes Teddy more than a bit of an a-hole and more deserving of having a garbage scowl named after him. And if critical of Russia for its special military operation, then just need to sit down and shut up.
oh god!!!! this video is amazing!!!, i'm a virtual DCS F/A18C pilot, and this video and all your channel is just perfect!! good quality, excellent voice-over! it's just insane to have all your workflow for the carrier landing. Thx to share it with us ;) GOOD JOB!! Hooooornet ball!
I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel, I fly 747-8s for a living and I get queasy looking at other aircraft so close or turns like that at 400 feet AGL 🙂 But I always had a fascination with military/naval aviation. It is hard to find content that does not just cater to the visual aspect, so I immensely enjoy the background info you provide in your voiceover. Kudos!
So cool to hear him his voice is more then cool and calm. I was in the Air Force 1962 to 66 but nothing as important as those great men and women pilots.
These voiceovers just keep getting better! Your explanations are excellent! You have some very luck students to have you as their instructor! Thank you for these and what you do! Fly Navy!
The "signature move" reminds me of the hike up that bull riders do after they tie on their cinch, just before they open the gate, ready with an adrenalin surge of heart rate, breathing, and prepping muscles to focus.
"Signature move...". Classic! Former USCG here. I always loved to watch you guys at fleet week and other demonstrations. Thanks so much for allowing me into the cockpit with you. Just fantastic.
Ok...I'm no fighter pilot. My experience is piloting a 172 with my Uncle who was a Navy flight commander who flew missions from the USS Valley Forge during the Korean war. I'm 99% certain that "signature move" involves reducing stress on certain delicate pieces. :)
Hey I was a flight Mechanic on HH-65 Dolphin for a few years. I did 7 in the USCG. Got out and got my degree and commissioned into the Army to finish out. Retired last year with 22 years total TIS. Had a blast in the USCG back in the day!
Remember these moments around the boat. 20-30 years from now you'll be reliving them and wishing you were still there...minus the night cat shots and recoveries. You remember those as well...normally waking in a pool of sweat. Trust me! Tomcats Forever, Baby!
Carrier landings are known as the toughest flying there is, and these guys deserve our praise.
Idk, landing on the moving bus in the FSX Loopy Larry mission was pretty difficult.
@@TheAngryFishh 💀
Dad always told me that the carrier always looked like postage stamp floating in the middle of the ocean. How I loved his stories.
@@ShadLee-s6l he's not wrong. I learned how tiny the carrier looks on approach in Top Gun for the NES. That's the hardest landing in video game history, and you have to do it every mission.
I could fall asleep to this guys voice so calmly narrating his flight activities. He's like the Bob Ross of Naval Aviation. So artistic.
Real talk…. Bob is smiling and adding a dot of blue sky there…
Man, I thought backing up a hay trailer was sketchy...
I'm a former F4 pilot, Vf-51. Made a WesPac cruise on the Coral Sea CV43 and a Med cruise on the Franklin Roosevelt CV42. Your video brings back fond memories and jealosy at having never flown the Hornet. Looks like a wonderful plane at the boat and you do a nice narration of the basics around the pattern. Thanks for the memories. Wish I could turn back the clock and do it all again. As an old LSO: "Fair, not enough power. Settle at the ramp."
My dad told me tales of his cruises on the Coral Sea and Mediterranean his time in there during 60s and early 70s as an AP mechanic and welder finishing out his career with the VP 5 Mad Foxes in 1975.
@@tywebb140 My dad finished his career with the Mad Foxes in 1994 as CCC.
Midway out of Yoko, 87-90. Remember the news that Coral Sea was slated for decom, thought for sure it would be us first. Midway was an old but great ship. Haze Gray Underway all the time, flight quarters hut!
97,000 tons of diplomacy!!! Man, I had to go over and get a couple of more shots of whiskey after hearing that line. God bless our military. Our country may be going to hell (politically speaking). But our military kicks ass all day long. I am so proud of every USA vet. My heart swells with love of country and devotion to our nation whenever I think of our military. Nothing better than seeing one of our fighters fly overhead or to watch a great video like this and hear all the stats of the pure tonnage and manpower of our awesome military.
Isn’t cv42 the FDR?
Birds eye view and surgical, calm narration -- absolutely amazing. It really took my breath away: when the carrier becomes a tiny spec and the realization that there are jets seemingly close enough to touch on either side. I've had no experience in the service, but sure as hell appreciate that you are there.
The narration is almost zen like. I love listening to proper professional guys like this (whether US, Canadian, Brits, French, German... whatever).
Priorities: 1) Safety of flight 2) Achieving the mission 3) Looking cool for the LSO. 😎👍
Yup
Always gotta look cool while in formation. It's like unspoken rule. Thou shalt look badasseth whilst in congregation to fellow man
And 4) Always sound cool on the radio.
@@GrowlerJams
If you’re John Wayne in the break, don’t be Don Knotts in the groove.
Looking cool...for everyone...but not the LSO, everybody knows they're blind!
It never gets old, and will never forget the horror of the first carrier landing. Especially the first night landing. Thanks for the ride.
Cheers!
holy crap, doing this at night brings on an entirely different set of complexities. I bet the heart was pumping blood twice as fast.
Outstanding video! This retired Naval Aviator (Vietnam in 60s and 70s) is now 79 years old, but still enjoys doing the "Traps" presentation on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway Museum in San Diego. This video is the real deal and brings back great memories. KUDOS!
Cheers!
Thank you for letting us old vets relive the days. We were there, but we are not now, however through your eyes and voice we're there again.
Best compliment, ever. Fly Navy.
Thank you for your service, Flyer.
Agreed brother!👍🏽🇺🇸
Semper Fi
Fly Navy
USNA ‘79
Semper Fi!
Fly Navy
USNA ‘79
@@Wpjgdmtu Thank you David.
Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.
That would be absolutely terrifying. Every moment of it. One screw up could cost so many lives. That is a ton of pressure. That being said, thank you for your service.
If Bob Ross were a fighter pilot.
We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents?
@@craiganthony6532 DAFUQ 😂😂😂😂
Kudos , gold star reply lmao.
😂
🤣son flew Hornets. I think they are all very chill
These voice overs are amazing and a major highlight of my week! Thank you for them!
I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.
Yeah. If somebody called it a form of poetry I could not disagree.
@@TippyHippy I approve
@@TippyHippy you should of hooked it to a tiny dental chair and tortured it for hours.
What's with *_"Don't_** ask in comments"?!* Waste of a perfectly good signature move, I'd say.
^5
That voice is so calm and reassuring you could just about market these as ASMR relaxation videos.
The Bob Ross of Navel Aviators 🤣. Really enjoy these videos! I got my PPL last year and this is the pinnacle of aviation.
“Naval” is the word you’re looking for. “Navel” is a belly button.
@@PisscuckApocalypse DUDE! I had no idea! Thank you so much. I’m 60 years old and always wondered what did the Navy have to do with my belly button? Goes to show; no matter how old you are you never stop learning! 😃
@@wyatt92563 aye man, imagine presenting a brief to an admiral as a dumb young E3 and conflating the two spellings! I had to learn through experience!
@@PisscuckApocalypse ...or an orange 🍊.
Bang on with ode to Mr. Ross, imagine the artist afro poking out of rear of the flight helmet, or calm comments " if you want a tree in there just let it go or maybe some happy clouds too". Miss PBS now that I'm retired in Thailand. Was an aviation tech. Canadian Air Force but love carrier Ops.
I was a plane captain in VA12 on the FDR Vietnam Westpac 1966. This takes me back to those great memories of great comrades and flight deck action. I was 19 years old I’m 76 now. I’ll never forget those days.
Cheers!
I was on the Ranger. CV61. VF 21, 1970. F-4 was a big plane. Flight deck was very exciting and dangerous at the same time !! I loved it. 😀
You are right. The memories of seeing launches and recoveries during wartime ops was exciting for sure. I can still see myself in various area of the flight deck or right below the angle deck as a plane left the deck. I was 21 am now 78 soon to be 79.
@@rogerramjet7567 Me too! VF-154 here, VF-21 our sister squadron. It is hard to explain the exhilarating feeling of the flight deck during flight ops, especially during night ops.
Thank you for your service in Viet Nam
Marine vet here (65-67). God bless you young man and all involved in a successful trap. Thank you all for your service to this great nation.
Cheers!
My dad would’ve _loved_ your videos. He flew A-4s off of Midway, Intrepid & Forrestal (first 2 on ‘Nam cruises). He used to narrate these procedures very much like you do while trying to explain how we kids could successfully trap on the driveway riding our bikes. Every so often we’d get a ‘bolter’ grade just to keep us honest. 😉
Fly Navy.
So sweet
@@sam8742 LOL 😄 I wouldn’t have dared ask! (They didn’t have a carrier yet when I was a kid so thankfully the question never arose.)
God bless your father. Here is for him.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds,-and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of-wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air ....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor ever eagle flew-
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
@@francisvantuyle I love that piece of poetry--thank you!
I served on the TR from 87-91, this brought a tear to my eye seeing her underway again. Thanks for the flood of memories.
TYFYS.
Thank you for you service! Nothing but respect, love and awe❤️💪🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!🇺🇸
Thanks for allowing us to be a “fly in the cockpit!”
You bet!
Amazing, I felt nervous and I wasn't even there. Great commentary.
You have a knack for explaining technical processes in a manner that allows us to understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your shipmates are! From someone who has always had a deep respect for those who serve, thank you for everything you do, including putting these videos together.
Cheers!
thank you for serving our country. the same huge thanks to all vets who read this.
you are welcome
I’m looking for the ship…..then I see that cigar in the water…….I can’t believe they can land a jet on that tiny target. Amazing, bravo.
Love it! Formation, waveoff, to the trap - Love riding behind your shoulder - listening to you - and taking it all in. You're giving us a gift!
I love the USN and half of my book shelf is packed with books about carriers and other ships throughout history. My fiancé is a navy veteran, and I’m so proud of him and proud to be with him. When I’m stressed, I literally just watch the landing and taking off videos or read my navy books for hours, which calms my mind greatly. Through my reading and studying, I’ve come to know many crews on many ships throughout history. Even though they don’t know me and never will, in my heart they’ll always hold a special place. Thank you so much for taking us with you on your flights. You got so many people cheering and praying for you and your crew.
My dad was a Navy pilot during WWII. Not combat, primarily flying twin engines from a land base for secret countermeasures research, followed by ferrying aircraft to decommissioning sites. But he did achieve carrier qualifications. He would have turned 100 this year. The approach phase, seeing that tiny flat top in the distance, would have thrilled him without end.
Just listening to your narration makes me feel like I’m in the RAG. There are some lucky students in Kingsville, excellent job Pail.
Thanks!
Reminds me of Play Misty For Me
He makes Naval procedure sound like poetry
You're listening to the smooth sounds of Pail, after dark.
Spent 23-years in the Navy.. VA-174, VA-203, VFA 203 and retired from HS-75 this never gets old.. Thanks
Spent 3 years more or less in VA-174 1970 to 73
The precision of the turns is what always impresses me. In flight sims I always try to make my landing approaches along very long, straight paths. Here you turn into what seems to me a very short final approach, keeping track of descent rate, speed and probably a bunch of other stuff. Love to see such great flying.
This is a Case I recovery, so their holding stack is right over the ship. They have their turn rates and speeds pre-calculated so they'll end up right where they need to be. Case III recoveries do more of the miles-long approach from astern like you're describing. Those are more for night-time or low-visibility situations where you can't rely on being able to look to the left to see the boat with your eyes.
I have a question (or maybe a few thousand). And not wanting to get anywhere near anything that may be classified, just generalities. The question is how the pilot knows (or determines at the start of the turn) how tight of a turn to make to arrive where they want to be? Is it a part of situational awareness and experience? Or is it a taught skill? The difficulty (in my thought process) is that he is trying to do a 360 that amounts to two 180s and a few straight flights... @@AdmiralKarelia
@@glenncheatham9165eyeball it
@@glenncheatham9165 It's all precalculated. You just follow some basic numbers. Here is an example of a kneeboard page for DCS: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/942/gx4aabq14jo1nm3gkxj79rfhi80g4c4x/screenshot_1.jpg
@@glenncheatham9165 In the case of carrier recovery, the approach is predetermined, so you just remember the altitude, speed, and G-load for the turns. You additionally should know the distance from the carrier from TACAN. Generally, G-load and speed determines your turn radius via the centrifugal force equation, so it tells you where you'll be after the turn. You see this info on the HUD. If you don't pull on the stick, a constant bank angle and speed also gives you a constant turn radius.
From a '60's USAF Vet, and pilot, I just want to say thanks for taking us along.
You ROCK!
Thank you for your service, Sir.
Never heard the approach before. I served in VF-154 Black Knights. Two Vietnam cruises 1967-68, 1968-69. We flew the F4 Phantom J bird. I was an AQ, fire control technician. Worked 7pm to 7am 7 days a week. Night ops was spectacular. Two war time cruises. I have great respect for these drivers who can drop in during very heavy weather. Pitching and yawing deck, yet these guys put those fighters on the deck. USS Ranger, VF-154 BKR Baby!!!
Fly Navy.
I too was aboard Ranger for those two cruises, EKA-3B Skywarrior NFO in the right seat. VAQ 130. Have great respect for those sailors running the flight deck at all hours.
@@johncheney3670 Thanks for your service. We served many years ago. Memories are still fresh. Though the carriers served on are gone, the work remains the same. Flight ops in the 1960’s are the same as today. Just newer aircraft.
Before I switched to ATC I was a Plane Captian in VF-74 Be-Devilers on board the USS Forestal. Two med cruises, ‘74 and ‘75.Nothing more exciting for a 19 year old than the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Now I know what the pilots were going through as I watched them from the deck. Thanks.
I just learned more in this few minutes than I learned in all the other Carrier Landing video's I've watched. You, Sir, Will have a great career in the Navy and after that, I hope you become a teacher. You have the patience for it and a way of delivering the message that grabs our attention! Thank You for this great video!
Fly Navy!
He is a teacher right now in VT21 and a Commander. He has done well.
GO NAVY!!!!!! The best pilots in the world............ I enjoyed this video, thanks!!!
Air Force better
Scotland here. I work as a civilian at RAF Lossiemouth, I’m always in complete awe of these brave, skilled pilots. Thank you for these amazing videos & thank you for your service and keeping our skies safe.🛩️✊
Another Saturday morning with Growler Jams. Love the voice over in the pattern and groove plus the landing. Still get nervous when you move toward the edge of the deck then turn. You make it look easy. Thanks for all your work. Thanks to CVN 71 for being there for you.
Former active duty Marine UH1E pilot, just found this channel, 77 years old and being on board with you brings back the chills of recognition to the art and science of military flying. Just came across the channel and loving it! Semper Fi!
"Bald Eagle"
Semper Fi.
Your jams seem to have the same impact on me as my very fav movies
and some old songs.
I wanna watch or listen to
over and over again.
And again.
I love your channel, your jams, your sense of humor, your narrating and your voice. 💜 💜💜 That's why I wanna watch your jams over and over again.
Thank you. 🤍✈️⚓️
After 20 years in Army Aviation on many different aircraft, on several continents, peaceful and hostile deployments, and civilian aircraft, I can say with absolute certainty that Navy pilots are the best in the world. I've had the distinct pleasure of witnessing night landings on a carrier on a rough sea. Boggles the mind. Where do we get such people?
I'd be willing to bet that it's guys who,as kids,were glued to their computers playing "Fighter Pilot" while their peers were out smoking dope.
That's why they are called aviators. Pilots go to 10, aviators 11.
Annapolis. 😉
I would love to see a fly off between navy pilots and Israeli pilots. Boys and their toys !😀
Really like to see the "traps" on the sea or land. As difficult as a CAT IIIC landing! Former Navy F-18 Aviator Tony Tovado explained some of the carrier landing "jargon" to me. It was all so different than my UH-1 and CH-47 flying in the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Aviator. Great job that you perform on a regular basis for our country. Thanks for your service and may GOD bless and protect each and every one of you.
USAF, totally enjoyed working for our FS Warrant Officer at ORD in the 50's. Common sense, no nonsense.
bonus, He owned a great playlist on the high def surround, mess hall sound system..
In transit crews enjoyed the food, served commissioned officers in starched whites.. ;)
These guys make this look so easy but I have heard it’s the hardest thing about flying these jets, much respect and even though I’m an Aussie, thanks for your service. 🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻
Love how you instantly adapt to the changed landing situation. That taxi to the edge of the deck definitely looks sketchy. Complete trust in your director. Love your videos.
Yeah, parking the plane was the scariest part of the video for me! The nose of the F-18 must have been over the edge when he finally made that turn! I always thought that after landing, they powered down, hooked up a tractor and that pulled them to the parking spot. I didn't realize the fighters self-parked... very cool.
I'm a retired naval officer, but I was always on small decks. I visited a few friends who were stationed on carriers, and the wardroom of my Spruance was invited to a reception on the Ike when we deployed with her in 88. I always felt like a small-town kid (which I was) visiting NYC for the first time. Carriers were big, crowded, busy, and full of amenities we did not enjoy, but my destroyer definitely felt more like home to me. That being said, I always felt more comfortable whenever we had a carrier nearby!
Thank you for your service. I have always been in awe of Naval aviators!
Former Navy ET-1 and plankowner of USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thank you for sharing these videos. It brings back good memories. I was told that when testing the Mode 3 ACLS (I think that's the correct term) the F/A-18s were so accurate on landing that their tailhooks all hit the deck within a one-foot square just behind the 3 wire.
Fly Navy!
"The precision and skill of pilots in tense moments like these are absolutely unmatched! Truly inspiring!"
It's amazing how this guy can make such a dangerous thing he's doing seem natural and easy, when it's no way natural and easy. These guys are really on another level.
It sounds silly but if you do something enough times, it becomes second nature.
When I see these examples of the human brain doing incredible things, it’s genuinely baffling how absolutely stupid the vast majority of people can be.
He just calmly states that his stress level is rising.....While showing zero indicators that his stress level is rising. Remarkable.
You do realize the voice you heard is editing and not while flying@@cmfranklin1079
It's VERY dangerous
Thank you, Sir, for sharing your experience with us. You have made this old sailor very happy.
Cheers!
I was a member of the VLA or Visual Landind Aids shops on four carriers including the Theodore Roosevelt when she was homeported in Norfolk. I really appreciate the pilots insight of flying the pattern down to a Case 1 recovery. Great video!!
My dad was a "Sandy" designing Cat and Arresting gear at NAVAIR ENG; Phila., and Lakehurst. I served as a GMT3 at NAS JAX '70-'73. Only regretted 3 decisions I made as a foolish kid in the Navy - not going Airedale, not accepting an ECP, and not marrying the gorgeous redhead I met and dated for a year - LOL. C'est la vie, say us old folks... Love your videos!
That was AWESOME!!!! Mad respect for naval aviators! The voice over is outstanding! Love it! Thank you for your service!
Thank-you Sir, much respect, and thanks to you and all that served to keep our great country safe.
I grew up on Whidbey Island watching EA-6B's doing touch and goes at OLF Coupeville. I love watching your videos and going into the carrier deck operation details. Keep it up, and thank you for flying for us.
Received my wings sixty years ago this December. All seems so familiar. In my era it was “meatball, line up, airspeed”.
I have always wanted to experience a take off and landing. I would definitely do it with you if it was possible. That’s AMAZING!!! And you talk through it so CALMLY!!!
I have a lot of respect for Navy pilots they sure looked out for us at Khe Sanh.
new to your channel. Firstly, As a civilian, a big thank you to you and any other military member past or present who reads this. Another thank you for sharing your experiences here on youtube. I love aviation and have always had a deep respect for naval aviators and appreciate watching you fly your craft with skill and professionalism. wishing you clear skies and happy flying.
Welcome Aboard!
I appreciate your videos and your pace. I teach Army helicopter pilots. I have a similar scan and pace when teaching VFR maneuvers. They have the typical trouble relaxing with the amount of time. They have trouble trusting the process, b7t seeing other combat aviators exercising the same relaxed pace helps "convince " them and give them confidence when performing their maneuvers. Albeit much slower. All about controlling the aircraft! Thanks!!!
Your videos are beyond amazing. What an incredible display of expertise and professionalism by you and everyone on deck. Big Kudos. Thank you!
These voiceover videos are fantastic! Thanks for the explanations.
I love your jams: your superfunny narration and
your amazing voice.❤💯
Thank you, I'm smiling while falling 💤. 💜 💜 💜
Mind-blowing experience for those of us not in the loop… please keep ‘em coming, thank you ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻
Neat video, My Navy years were spent on The Lexington CVS-16 , V2 was my division and my duties were working with the catapults and in the tower (PriFly). Watched thousand of landings, go-arounds and unfortunately too many mishaps. An airline pilot career lasted till I was sixty and put out to pasture. Our bunks were directly under the landing area and the distinctive sound of the screeching arresting gear cables will live in my mind forever. That sound was preceded by the tailhook hitting the deck. Great memories.
Great story. Cheers!
Such an interesting part of our military... carrier-based flight operations. Using 'Mother' as a nickname for the carrier is so fitting... everyone can relate... a safe place, a home to nurture and protect so that she can nurture and protect us. Moms and carriers are indeed awesome. Thanks for your channel.
My mom couldn't carry a single plane though, let alone dozens of planes and helicopters. She couldn't swim very far from shore either. Bitch was kind of worthless for real.
It's because "mothership" is a thing It's not as deep as you're making it lol
Wow! Just wow! Not just the exacting skill acquired to land one of the machines on a moving deck at high speed but the calm energy and clear mind of the pilot. The voiceover is so soothing. I'm just a welder who retired from ship building and now work for homeowners making security gates. I have a steady mental voiceover going on in my head as I plan out precise measurements and cuts to assembled structures. I'm gonna be using this voice now. I love the calm confidence that's conveyed.
Wish I had you on the Ranger back in the 80s. I was a Director Fly 2 #3 catapult. Stuff like this keeps the Flightdeck Safe!
Cheers.
Thank you for your service!🇺🇸
The view of the approach is insane, nailing a short target with zero margin of error . Much Respect !
Wow. What a beautiful real time description of a carrier landing. Cool, calm, competent. Nice.
Love the signature move! I'm going to start doing that in my Sprinter Van. The closest I'll be to flying high like you and your Brothers in Arms. Thank you for your service.
what's the signature move?
@@jamescollier3 Grab the upper left grab handle. He mentioned it a couple times in the video. Right before landing on the carrier.
So calm and collected... I could fall asleep listening to your voice and you're performing these complex maneuvers as if you could do it in your sleep!
Dude if this aviation thing doesn’t work out. You have a life in voice over work. Those relaxation tapes especially.
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I'm just trying to get my PPL and it blows my mind :D Everything is so calm and collected, while I sweat like a little pig when my Tecnam (Italian plane used in Europe for training) shakes a bit in some small turbulence! Thank you, this is so interesting to watch!
Outstanding material! Thank you!
Truly excellent descriptions. You have great instructional descriptions.
This might be the best aviation content out there. The detailed voice over really makes these videos.
What a fantastic feeling to be flying with you sir🤙🏽
Love the narration as well, you take me back 40+ years to my childhood. My dad (he flew B-17's in the 8th/385th BG) would do these sorts of narrations for my younger brother and I @ bedtime. He would describe every thing from the CQ waking you up in the middle of the night for missions, to engine start, to take off, to landing with two engines out.
Your calm and well paced narration reminds me a lot of those nights. You've earned a sub... Thank you for these fascinating videos, and of course, your service to this great nation, sir! Well done!
Welcome aboard.
I'm jealous of the stories you got to hear as a kid. That must have been somethin. Your dad is a cool guy.
i have zero credentials as a military aviator but a whole lotta love for aviation in general. i absolutely love your videos. The narration is unique and exceptionally well done
Thanks for allowing us to understand what is not Hollywood. I don't know if that makes sense, but you and all the other comments here helps me truly understand what sacrifices you all made and skill you put forward to keep us all safe.
My favorite aviator ... Now that my flight line days are over and I'm riding the desk I'm really looking up to those voice overs . Greetings from HAF - clear skies and keep sending ....
You gotta make sure your “signature move” ends on an even number…I hit the like every time you say so and it’s an odd number…😮
Seriously, thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world.
Always 👍 for the SM but remember the rule of the SM … no comments or questions on the SM 😂😂
0's an even number = no thumbs up. 2's even so you give him a like the first time then on the second you take it away. If you don't want to give him the thumbs up that's fine but you don't have to broadcast this fact.
@@igrim4777 dude, what is wrong with you. You can’t recognize such an obvious joke. I did hit the like button.
@@anthonybush607 the guys probably got the tism
I only fly video game sims, but you didn't have to account for the blow up going downwind when your getting on speed, that must be amAzing. it is always what I'm trying to fix before the base turn. Thank you for your service... and your channel.
BTW, Teddy Roosevelt was the YOUNGEST PRESIDENT of the USA - age 42, JFK was 43.
All us vets did our duty . The guys n gals that replaced us are all heroes in my book !
From Australia
Thank you for your service regardless of which Navy.
Cheers Mate
I love your viddies, but I particularly appreciate your voice-overs. Thank you for being there! And thank you for your viddies. Every time I watch one I realize all over again that I’m nowhere smart enough to have been a Naval Aviator. You folks are outstanding! 🤙🏼🌹
The flying looks so precise! What a fantastic video!
This was pure eye and ear candy to a long time fighter enthusiast! I've always wanted a front row seat to a carrier take off and landing but couldn't do it myself...My eyes suck ass! Now I can see it through your eyes! You stay safe and thank you so much for sharing this experience! I will be here all the time!
Teddy Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, having written the book "The Naval War of 1812," in 1882. As ASN he helped plan the Spanish-American War (in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations). Resigned to form the Rough Riders. Later, as President, ordered the "Great White Fleet" of 16 battleships to circle the globe. Much more, he deserves a CVN.
"in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations" - so this is an admission that the war was one of expansion and opportunity? IMO makes Teddy more than a bit of an a-hole and more deserving of having a garbage scowl named after him. And if critical of Russia for its special military operation, then just need to sit down and shut up.
oh god!!!! this video is amazing!!!, i'm a virtual DCS F/A18C pilot, and this video and all your channel is just perfect!! good quality, excellent voice-over! it's just insane to have all your workflow for the carrier landing. Thx to share it with us ;) GOOD JOB!! Hooooornet ball!
I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel, I fly 747-8s for a living and I get queasy looking at other aircraft so close or turns like that at 400 feet AGL 🙂
But I always had a fascination with military/naval aviation. It is hard to find content that does not just cater to the visual aspect, so I immensely enjoy the background info you provide in your voiceover. Kudos!
Love the commentary, especially your cadence! So calm and professional Props Dude!
So cool to hear him his voice is more then cool and calm. I was in the Air Force 1962 to 66 but nothing as important as those great men and women pilots.
These voiceovers just keep getting better! Your explanations are excellent! You have some very luck students to have you as their instructor! Thank you for these and what you do! Fly Navy!
“Anywhere the TR reports for duty she brings 4.5 acres of sovereign US territory and 97,000 tons of diplomacy”. I love it !!!
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Absolute legend thank you for bringing us along in the cockpit and thank you for your service sir .
The "signature move" reminds me of the hike up that bull riders do after they tie on their cinch, just before they open the gate, ready with an adrenalin surge of heart rate, breathing, and prepping muscles to focus.
Navy fighter pilots are the bullriders of the sky .
@@mallinois4978 Just be sure it keep it longer than 8 secs, yeah?
I just figured it was a raise to fart maneuver.
"Signature move...".
Classic!
Former USCG here. I always loved to watch you guys at fleet week and other demonstrations. Thanks so much for allowing me into the cockpit with you.
Just fantastic.
New jam tomorrow morning. Stay tuned.
Ok...I'm no fighter pilot. My experience is piloting a 172 with my Uncle who was a Navy flight commander who flew missions from the USS Valley Forge during the Korean war.
I'm 99% certain that "signature move" involves reducing stress on certain delicate pieces. :)
Hey I was a flight Mechanic on HH-65 Dolphin for a few years. I did 7 in the USCG. Got out and got my degree and commissioned into the Army to finish out. Retired last year with 22 years total TIS. Had a blast in the USCG back in the day!
I am so impressed with you young pilots. I am so very very proud of you all. Thank you for protecting us all. May you be blessed and kept safe!
I love "PPSLs"!!! 💞 Makes me feel much better with many, many smiles, Thank You!! 💜
Mom. Sovereignty. Diplomacy, and a whole lot of thiinky. I love this series.