I thoroughly enjoyed this informative video. My only suggestion for improvement is: please leave the captions up on screen longer! It's not that I'm a slow reader, but your photography is so good that I find myself focusing attention sequentially on each of several different items in each scene for study, thus when a caption comes up I don't notice it immediately. When I do notice and begin reading, it's gone before I get through the first line! Pausing and going back is breaking the flow of an otherwise brilliant program!
These texts are stupid in the first place. Why trying to get people, who are watching a video and listening to a voice over and annoying music, to READ anything? Do you think your viewers are 140 IQ fighter pilots only? Get real.
Not all airlines allow this. The distinguish between active duty personnel and retired veterans should be placed in the same category. A lot of Airlines don’t do this. And my question is…..when they ask for Active duty service members to board 1st, would you place military retirees in the same category? Or not..
Brings back memories I served on two aircraft carriers a CVN the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 and the USS America CV 66 work the flight deck 90% of the time at night what was the final Checker the safe for flight guy I wore the white jersey and you know there's a lot to do prior to getting the aircraft to the catapult I am Army Navy retired 32 years I was a AMS in the Navy
@@gerald-hl7kt Cool. I was an AME, flight deck trouble shooter for VF111 on Coral Sea. F4's. Always either too hot or too cold. Filthy all the time. Black soot in your crotch and armpits, everywhere there's crack. Off the coast of Nam (Yankee Station), I would sleep in an intake at night after flt ops) because the metal felt cool.
I served on the last Fixed Wing Steam Catapult Carrier HMS Ark Royal as a Tractor Driver (Blue Coat ) pulling / pushing Phantoms / Buccaneers and it was Awesome 76/77.
Core, i’de give my left ear or right ear to have a flight off and on to a US carrier… I have to hand it to the USA - your armed forces are not only the best but spectacular..
The take offs are intense, but even more intense to me is how they are able to snag that cable, of course with the help of the flight deck crew, when landing on the ship. That is what is facinating to me.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK !!! THE FLIGHT DECK IS EXPERIENCE IS MADE UP OF HIGHLY SKILLED AND INTELLIGENT PERSONNEL ! HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME DURING FLIGHT OPS ! 9 MONTHS BABY !!!
I'm an old guy who's led a damned interesting life. BUT---after watching this video I have to say that if I had to do it all over again I would have loved working on an American aircraft carrier. What professionalism! What gob-smacking technology! Wow.
you were better off not being on one. they dont show all the shit the greenshirts have to do and how hard and dangerous it is. Saw a video of a guy getting sucked into the inlet of an a-6. he was there then the next second vanished. thankfully he got stuck in the inlet and his crainial came off to fod out the engine otherwise he would have died. the sad thing is he went to captains mast for the mistake.
Fantastic, really enjoyed this video. Not my usual TH-cam fare, it just popped up on my side bar. The thing that impressed me was seeing all those young people, well trained and highly skilled, taking their work so seriously. Makes a nice change from seeing the no-hopers on the news, off their heads on alcohol or drugs, totally useless to society.
Got to love U.S. carriers...... Engineer: ...and thus we save on size while increasing flight deck capabilities. Admiral: Then how to do we get the aircraft airborne? Engineer: Simple, sir. We hurl them with catapults. Admiral: Excelle...wait, What? Edit; Imagine joining the military just to be made into a car wash and detail guy for jets. How do you explain that to family, they'll never let you live it down.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bwMy job, Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment (ABE) was hardworking and I loved every minute of it. It’s one of those rates that breaks you down and rebuilds you back up. It also separates the men from the boys and tests the limits of what you can and can’t handle. I suppose it just depends on what you think is difficult or hard.
Went to high school with a Japanese guy. Dean is his name. Hadn't seen until our ten-year reunion. Turns out he was a carrier-based fighter pilot in his younger days. We got to talking about that and he quipped, "Sometimes when I was circling the carrier all I could think was, Tora Tora Tora."
Addressing the massive understatement in the last segment about US Coast Guard Cutters.. The Coast Guard is the hard core nucleus around which the Nave forms during time of war. Just to set the record straight.
They didn't look like insane catapult launches just very normal onnes. Did appreciate the information about the bubble, I'd always wondered who activated the catapult.
82 to 88 VS-41 and VS-33 AZ2 two west pacs and working the flight deck in the beginning was a RUSH and I will never forget it..keep that head going 360 all the time or you just might get blowen down like I did with a F-14 turning to fact and there went by big butt and stopped by the front landing gear of a A-7..
At least when the Royal Navy throws someone overboard, they give him a wetsuit, scuba tank and some swim fins. A little snack would be a nice idea, just in case it is a while before some fishing boat picks him up. But I don't think Lord Nelson would have been so kind.
I think that the video is “insane” for anyone that watches it that has never been a part of flight deck operations. If you’ve ever worked the deck, of course it’s not going to feel “intense”.
@@torn-_shuttle123 I've never worked on a carrier deck, but after watching some videos and reading, it seems very organized. If anything is insane, it's how much is going on and how well risk is controlled with what they do day in and day out
The poster probably doesn't know that the FA-18 takes off with the rudder facing inwards. I guess they mistook it for an air brake and wrote it as an insane launch
You do know that because of the thrust gravity in excess of 4 g’s will push the throttle and stick backwards, kicking the engines out of burner and nose to climb through the ninety at the end of launch if the pilot doesn’t have his hands holding them in place. With an excess of over 200 traps, I know what I’m talking about.
From what's called 'Vulture's Row', I've watched F-4 Phantoms and F-14 Tomcats being launched on the USS Saratoga and the USS John F. Kennedy. I used to love the smell of the burning jet fuel. It reminds of the line from 'Apocalypse Now'. "I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like victory."
Is there a big pool of DEI types lined up for MOS training in Arctic under-ice diving? Then sub-MOS training in recovery of torpedos stuck under the ice? Too dangerous? OK - how about munitions specialist who secure said recovered torpedo for transport aboard surface ship? Mr. Recruiter: Can I change my MOS choice to COOK? On an aircraft carrier? Thank you. Seriously those divers and munitions specialists have my respect.
Is there an F/A-18E mechanic or switch systems expert here? I found some parts that need identified and one looks like a switch panel label that reads “OPPENHEIMER”
"NOW I AM BECOME DEATH, THE DESTROYER OF WORLDS" and "PUSH HERE TO INITIATE ARMAGEDDON" were the prototype labels on those buttons, but after some religious communities objected, the Navy relabeled them "OPPENHEIMER", which pilots understood and which saved engraving costs. As a safety feature, some of the later model buttons have to be held in for three seconds.
Hi,I’m “Hollywood”from the pukin’dog squadron,Hi I’m “Iceman” the Jolly Rodger Squadron. Hi,I’m “Fawn’from the Cougar Squadron just doesn’t have the same effect. They need to work on that.
what exactly does the co-pilot do in times of apt command of the aircraft on the part of the Pilot ? is he.she just a standby in case of grave emergency ?
I dont get it, where in the video was an Insane laumch of an F-18Hornet, all catapilt launches are ify, but nothing out of the ordinary, I would syggest you use a tad bit of honesty when lableing your videos. Tom
i like how they called it the "gulf of Tonkin incident"...they mean lie not incident. Unless they are calling a blatant lie an incident which it was not an unpleasant or unusual event. Flase flag would be a more apt term.
Catapults are hardly "insane takeoffs" The first catapult takeoff was way back in 1954. A Grumman S2F-1 Tracker was the aircraft. I remember seeing films of it, so I Googled it. -- USAF Retired
INSANE??? What is insane about technology and pilot skill? Is TH-cam incentivising use of the word "insane" these days - "everybody" seems to be using it. Not even "Insane" describes the repeated misuse of the word "insane"!
UK developed the Steam catapult angled flight Decks landing light system and the Steam Turbines that drive them and now our Carriers do not use them Crazy.
Wow, that’s crazy and impressive! Even with the UK development, can you personally explain the “steam” process on Flight Deck launching and non-steam A/G recovery?
One, It's an USAF jet, Two, its landing gear is not made for it, Three, it doesn't have a launch bar to take off, three, its arresting gear is only made for field arrestments.
Um, they're not SEALS ... and every one of them DOES take a Physical Fitness test (if that's what you're referring to) semi-annually. Every quarter if they are instructors or work in the field, last time I read about it. If I'm wrong, I'll apologize. We're not "screwed" at all. If you're an American, these vids should give you hope. These folks know what they're doing.
The US Navy didn't even start annual "PE" tests till the mid 80's 84 ish and we did just fine before that. We dont need to run in the event of war, we need to Swim.....
Actually the 18 is hands off stick at landing. The computer lands the bird. Their tail hooks knock the nonskid off the deck in a three foot circle. That's how accurate the computer is.
With the magic carpet system they use for landing it is pretty much hands off we actually have to make adjustments so the deck isn't beaten up they hit within about 3 feet unless mechanical or computer problems
I thoroughly enjoyed this informative video. My only suggestion for improvement is: please leave the captions up on screen longer! It's not that I'm a slow reader, but your photography is so good that I find myself focusing attention sequentially on each of several different items in each scene for study, thus when a caption comes up I don't notice it immediately. When I do notice and begin reading, it's gone before I get through the first line! Pausing and going back is breaking the flow of an otherwise brilliant program!
Change your "Playback Speed" to slower than "1.0"
These texts are stupid in the first place. Why trying to get people, who are watching a video and listening to a voice over and annoying music, to READ anything? Do you think your viewers are 140 IQ fighter pilots only? Get real.
I totally agree👍
very inaccurate video and not worth the time.
I can now understand why at all airports in the USA, they let the service men and woman board first. That is both respect and classy.
Not all airlines allow this. The distinguish between active duty personnel and retired veterans should be placed in the same category.
A lot of Airlines don’t do this. And my question is…..when they ask for Active duty service members to board 1st, would you place military retirees in the same category? Or not..
My son was an AirBoss ! Incredible stories ! Kudos to our AWESOME NAVY !
Those pilots are amazing! But, the deck crew and jet maintenance dedicated are equally as impressive! None of them are short of heroes !
Brings back memories I served on two aircraft carriers a CVN the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 and the USS America CV 66 work the flight deck 90% of the time at night what was the final Checker the safe for flight guy I wore the white jersey and you know there's a lot to do prior to getting the aircraft to the catapult I am Army Navy retired 32 years I was a AMS in the Navy
Hero - for doing your job well?????
That's as overstated as the "insane" of the video poster!
@@gerald-hl7kt Cool. I was an AME, flight deck trouble shooter for VF111 on Coral Sea. F4's. Always either too hot or too cold. Filthy all the time. Black soot in your crotch and armpits, everywhere there's crack. Off the coast of Nam (Yankee Station), I would sleep in an intake at night after flt ops) because the metal felt cool.
what greats skills from deck crew !! i love your videos
God bless the United States Navy and her crew. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God bless navy aviators and their support crews!!!
I served on the last Fixed Wing Steam Catapult Carrier HMS Ark Royal as a Tractor Driver (Blue Coat ) pulling / pushing Phantoms / Buccaneers and it was Awesome 76/77.
Core, i’de give my left ear or right ear to have a flight off and on to a US carrier… I have to hand it to the USA - your armed forces are not only the best but spectacular..
After 20 years working on that Fly Deck as Plane Captain, Trouble Shooter, Mech and Fly deck Controller... I'm definitely going to miss it!!
The take offs are intense, but even more intense to me is how they are able to snag that cable, of course with the help of the flight deck crew, when landing on the ship.
That is what is facinating to me.
ACLS
US NAVAL & AIR-FORCE AVIATORS ARE SO DAMN IMPRESSIVE!!!
I guess you forgot the Marine Corps side by side with the Navy
What was the insane catapult takeoff????
Exactly. This is a notmal thing on carriers and it goes on round the clock and for years. And what makes it work is ALL of the personnel involved.
Isn't it totally irritating - the repeated misuse of the word -"insane" - so beloved by video posters, desperate to get views?
Absolutely breathtaking and inspiring cooperative expertise on deck. High tech, high risk, and high competency. REAL MEN. America! Thank you.
Where was the insane catapult takeoff? The only insane part of this is the headline writer who just wants to keep making money.
Thanks out immediately!
I’ve noticed many times when posters make these kinds of comments usually means it’s a bullshit video.
After reading your comment I turn the video off before watching. Thank you for helping me save 16 minutes of my life.
Report his ass for misleading! I know I am!
I was thinking along the same lines.....
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK !!! THE FLIGHT DECK IS EXPERIENCE IS MADE UP OF HIGHLY SKILLED AND INTELLIGENT PERSONNEL ! HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME DURING FLIGHT OPS ! 9 MONTHS BABY !!!
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I'm an old guy who's led a damned interesting life. BUT---after watching this video I have to say that if I had to do it all over again I would have loved working on an American aircraft carrier. What professionalism! What gob-smacking technology! Wow.
you were better off not being on one. they dont show all the shit the greenshirts have to do and how hard and dangerous it is.
Saw a video of a guy getting sucked into the inlet of an a-6. he was there then the next second vanished. thankfully he got stuck in the inlet and his crainial came off to fod out the engine otherwise he would have died. the sad thing is he went to captains mast for the mistake.
Fantastic, really enjoyed this video. Not my usual TH-cam fare, it just popped up on my side bar. The thing that impressed me was seeing all those young people, well trained and highly skilled, taking their work so seriously. Makes a nice change from seeing the no-hopers on the news, off their heads on alcohol or drugs, totally useless to society.
Very well produced. Love this stuff. God bless these young men and women. KUDOS to the photography.
NAVY PILOTS ARE THE BEST !!!
Miss watching airops from the 10 level of the USS HANCOCK CVA 19
Got to love U.S. carriers......
Engineer: ...and thus we save on size while increasing flight deck capabilities.
Admiral: Then how to do we get the aircraft airborne?
Engineer: Simple, sir. We hurl them with catapults.
Admiral: Excelle...wait, What?
Edit; Imagine joining the military just to be made into a car wash and detail guy for jets. How do you explain that to family, they'll never let you live it down.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bw Yeah, but being an engineer on a destroyer or a loader in a tank just sound so much better, heh.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bwMy job, Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment (ABE) was hardworking and I loved every minute of it. It’s one of those rates that breaks you down and rebuilds you back up. It also separates the men from the boys and tests the limits of what you can and can’t handle. I suppose it just depends on what you think is difficult or hard.
Still waiting for the "INSANE CATAPULT TAKEOFF".
Went to high school with a Japanese guy. Dean is his name. Hadn't seen until our ten-year reunion. Turns out he was a carrier-based fighter pilot in his younger days. We got to talking about that and he quipped, "Sometimes when I was circling the carrier all I could think was, Tora Tora Tora."
Scary
Huh Mexican Food , he wanted tacos? Or tequila?
Great film!
Recruiting video in disguise. Oh well. Can't deny it looks challenging and rewarding.
Addressing the massive understatement in the last segment about US Coast Guard Cutters.. The Coast Guard is the hard core nucleus around which the Nave forms during time of war. Just to set the record straight.
6:34 The red Quick connect/disconnect tie down chains look
just like they did 50 years ago CVA-38 Shangri-la 1966-1967
Of all the F-35s I like the looks of the F-35C the best.
Stop using the word insane....that's normal for Navy pilots.🇺🇲👍
Wow, the attention the stealth fighters get is immpressive
They didn't look like insane catapult launches just very normal onnes.
Did appreciate the information about the bubble, I'd always wondered who activated the catapult.
Every launch from a carrier is insane. I think it's 0 to 120 in 2 seconds.
82 to 88 VS-41 and VS-33 AZ2 two west pacs and working the flight deck in the beginning was a RUSH and I will never forget it..keep that head going 360 all the time or you just might get blowen down like I did with a F-14 turning to fact and there went by big butt and stopped by the front landing gear of a A-7..
Over 2 million subscribers never see anything in their headline. They must insanely proud of their version of “man eats dog.”
At least when the Royal Navy throws someone overboard, they give him a wetsuit, scuba tank and some swim fins. A little snack would be a nice idea, just in case it is a while before some fishing boat picks him up. But I don't think Lord Nelson would have been so kind.
....F. 16, F. 18, quels superbes machines de Guerre !!
Wonderful pilot...One fable
Hey, I wore one of those red shirts! IYAOYAS!
Good on ya ordie.
Me too! AOC ret
Looks so simple, unbelievably complex!
Not sure where the insane Catapult takeoff comes into this video.
I think that the video is “insane” for anyone that watches it that has never been a part of flight deck operations.
If you’ve ever worked the deck, of course it’s not going to feel “intense”.
@@torn-_shuttle123 I've never worked on a carrier deck, but after watching some videos and reading, it seems very organized. If anything is insane, it's how much is going on and how well risk is controlled with what they do day in and day out
Our Old MAG-11 VMFA-314 Victor Whiskey Black Knights deployed several times with them.
I wanted there but got MAG 31
空母からの発艦はいつ見てもシビレマスね！
シューターの皆さんもカッコイイ！
Thats so Awesome.
The poster probably doesn't know that the FA-18 takes off with the rudder facing inwards. I guess they mistook it for an air brake and wrote it as an insane launch
16minute video, I'm not watching this for 5-20 secs of "Insane Catapult Takeoff"
7:13 Us Blue shirts called it spotting, not "parking"
Crew of this bird from Spokane WA.❤❤❤😂
You do know that those "insane catapult takeoffs" are hands off, right?
You do know that because of the thrust gravity in excess of 4 g’s will push the throttle and stick backwards, kicking the engines out of burner and nose to climb through the ninety at the end of launch if the pilot doesn’t have his hands holding them in place. With an excess of over 200 traps, I know what I’m talking about.
@@larrymcgill5508 FlightSim is awesome.
From what's called 'Vulture's Row', I've watched F-4 Phantoms and F-14 Tomcats being launched on the USS Saratoga and the USS John F. Kennedy. I used to love the smell of the burning jet fuel. It reminds of the line from 'Apocalypse Now'. "I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like victory."
I too was on the Super Sara! Stood plenty of watches on the Crow's Nest!
Wo ist denn der Wahnsinnige Start ??????
My old man worked on a carrier... If I had the eyes I was dying to be a fighter pilot...
Pro tip. The speed of the carrier isn't controlled from bridge.
Were still waiting
What are you waiting for?
We could do without the "music" but hey, great video
So, which takeoff was the 'insane' one?
Can ANY MILITARY, ANYWHERE, EQUAL the professionalism and efficiency of ours in the USA???
British forces used to but now im not so sure
China is pretty close to replicating exactly what we do. I really hate to say it, but in a year or two, they’ll beat and destroy us in our own game.
I would guess any launch or landing on a pitching, rain and wind swept deck could be called insane. Even on a calm day it would still be insane.
Insane takeoff!!! WHERE?????????????
To a civilian that’s not military, it’s “Insane.”
I would try to become a jet pilot if I were younger...
Is there a big pool of DEI types lined up for MOS training in Arctic under-ice diving? Then sub-MOS training in recovery of torpedos stuck under the ice? Too dangerous? OK - how about munitions specialist who secure said recovered torpedo for transport aboard surface ship?
Mr. Recruiter: Can I change my MOS choice to COOK? On an aircraft carrier? Thank you.
Seriously those divers and munitions specialists have my respect.
Been there done that and have a Centurion patch earned an EKA-3B aboard USS AMERICA to prove it.
Half a dozen on the America (VS28), one on the Ike (VS24), and double Centurion on the Nimitz (VS24).
As much as I like seeing the old days this information should be kept out of the social media
It's called a teaser.😂
It's amazing on deck how many of them wear glasses.
How can I block authors who falsify the headlines
Is there an F/A-18E mechanic or switch systems expert here? I found some parts that need identified and one looks like a switch panel label that reads “OPPENHEIMER”
"NOW I AM BECOME DEATH, THE DESTROYER OF WORLDS" and "PUSH HERE TO INITIATE ARMAGEDDON" were the prototype labels on those buttons, but after some religious communities objected, the Navy relabeled them "OPPENHEIMER", which pilots understood and which saved engraving costs. As a safety feature, some of the later model buttons have to be held in for three seconds.
@@Twowheeltuesday Look just above the spout for the ice dispenser, just to the left of the Sprite/Pepsi toggle switch.
They are F-18As not F-18s made by Northrop….just like F-35B on carriers.
Hi,I’m “Hollywood”from the pukin’dog squadron,Hi I’m “Iceman” the Jolly Rodger Squadron. Hi,I’m “Fawn’from the Cougar Squadron just doesn’t have the same effect. They need to work on that.
Just imagine, you jump into a frozen ice hole to recover an explosive torpedo. You gotta love diving ……..to be a diver.😢
what exactly does the co-pilot do in times of apt command of the aircraft on the part of the Pilot ? is he.she just a standby in case of grave emergency ?
You show landings on CVN 78. That is the USS Ford. IT DOES NOT USE STEAM TO LAUNCH AIRCRAFT! The Ford uses an electro magnetic system.
Did I miss the Insane catapult takeoff of an F18 ..all I saw were F35 Fighters.
Not insane…just going to work like we all did.
I dont get it, where in the video was an Insane laumch of an F-18Hornet, all catapilt launches are ify, but nothing out of the ordinary, I would syggest you use a tad bit of honesty when lableing your videos. Tom
I made the 1st cruise with the F-18 hornstes
I was there. CV-64 1985 Westpac. I was in VFA-113 Stingers.
i like how they called it the "gulf of Tonkin incident"...they mean lie not incident. Unless they are calling a blatant lie an incident which it was not an unpleasant or unusual event. Flase flag would be a more apt term.
@lostinthedesert-hp4bw not "political beliefs" young child, it's known fact. 🤡
This is normal skill for carrier pilots...
They all looked like regular catapult takeoffs?!?! Or am I missing something ?!?!?!?
Catapults are hardly "insane takeoffs" The first catapult takeoff was way back in 1954. A Grumman S2F-1 Tracker was the aircraft. I remember seeing films of it, so I Googled it. -- USAF Retired
Dove è tutta questa follia???
Sembra tutta una normalità
Nothing insane here...I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier and watched hundreds of take-offs and landings just like this...
Team diving is the only way to dive…
What is the connection between pulling a torpedo through a hole in the ice and an f-18 carrier launch?
It gets the video past the 10-minute line. Otherwise - the liar doesn't get paid.
INSANE???
What is insane about technology and pilot skill?
Is TH-cam incentivising use of the word "insane" these days - "everybody" seems to be using it.
Not even "Insane" describes the repeated misuse of the word "insane"!
Voice-over might get you more clicks.
What's the deal with both rudders in opposite directions?
UK developed the Steam catapult angled flight Decks landing light system and the Steam Turbines that drive them and now our Carriers do not use them Crazy.
But those Harriers are impressive. And very LOUD. They used to fly into NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL when the British carriers were in town.
Wow, that’s crazy and impressive! Even with the UK development, can you personally explain the “steam” process on Flight Deck launching and non-steam A/G recovery?
The launches and recoveries are routine most of the time…not insane.
Not one of those jets ever helped America win a war.
What was the last “war” that the US was a part of?
@@torn-_shuttle123 You don’t know? Do you ever read newspapers, or history books?
Do one about why the f22 can't land on a ship
One, It's an USAF jet, Two, its landing gear is not made for it, Three, it doesn't have a launch bar to take off, three, its arresting gear is only made for field arrestments.
Don't see many people playing with their cell phones do you?
"Insane" includes everyday take off and landings now?
Okaaaay I'm thinking that I'm gonna see a folded wing launch like the phantom or an unassisted launch. This is all norm.
🙏🏼
The English have an Enterprise?
I wonder if the pilot could use all the carrier lenght t, could he , take off without the catapult ? ? ?🤔
No, not current jets. In WW2, with smaller propeller planes, they did not use catapults.
@@robertewalt7789 They would get airborn at 65 knots. . . .😆
They are made for it. ??
What’s so insane
Aren’t they trained for this every day occurrence
We are so screwed. Half of them cant pass the PE test.
Um, they're not SEALS ... and every one of them DOES take a Physical Fitness test (if that's what you're referring to) semi-annually. Every quarter if they are instructors or work in the field, last time I read about it. If I'm wrong, I'll apologize. We're not "screwed" at all. If you're an American, these vids should give you hope. These folks know what they're doing.
The US Navy didn't even start annual "PE" tests till the mid 80's 84 ish and we did just fine before that. We dont need to run in the event of war, we need to Swim.....
Actually the 18 is hands off stick at landing. The computer lands the bird. Their tail hooks knock the nonskid off the deck in a three foot circle. That's how accurate the computer is.
Maybe in the Sim world, these are flown to the deck by skilled aviators, I know as I flew in the Navy!!!
They are flown off the deck with your hands on the towel racks. They are flown onto the deck by Naval Aviators
It is the opposite of your description. Hands on controls for landing, hands off controls for take off.
With the magic carpet system they use for landing it is pretty much hands off we actually have to make adjustments so the deck isn't beaten up they hit within about 3 feet unless mechanical or computer problems
@@JimmieBrown-sg8fq yep, sounds like you were aircrew?
witness to more than a thousand carrier launches.....and this is an example of professional competence....