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Why both hands on the stick when wiping out the controls on a Growler or Rhino? I've asked legacy Hornet guys, and they all say they only use one hand (and seem to get angry, for some reason, when I ask about using 2). No answer yet from an E/F/G driver. Do the newer models have some sort of force feedback on the stick or something that takes some extra force to shove quickly to the stops?
@@GrowlerJams what do you think pail I asked or friend retired f 14 pilot do you think the old f14 could take down new Gen fighters like the 18 16 or the 22 I love the move top gun is this possible
It’s really informative and precise. The explanation of operations is literally textbook .. perfect for an idiot like me. I think it’s living a dream. Fasted bike I’ve ridden is around 185 (still got it) and a Yak 52 was fun… no I didn’t own it 😂 Ps. Harriers off ramps are invention through necessity .. FLY NAVY
As a retired F-14 Bubba, it's nice to see the ship still finds the rain right before takeoff...kinda like how they find that one low cloud bank on full moon nights. Nice video.
The voice overs are really cool. Gives us a window into what’s in your head and what’s happening on deck. Great stuff! Looking forward to more of these as well as you getting cleared for more T-45 vids. Thanks for the job you do brother!
This pilot clearly is practicing to be an airline pilot when he retires from active duty. "Ahhh, goooood afternoooon, and thank you for flying Delta. We'll be landing in Cinncinnati in aboooout 10 minutes. Local temperature is 75 degrees and sunny."
I've seen some of the previous videos, and, since most last 10 minutes up, it's frustrating sometimes to wait a long while and understanding nothing. Now with the voiceover, the experience is absolutelly improved. It makes so much sense now. Thanks a lot for your commitment.
RAAF Retired, CPL/Inst. Fixed Wing and Helo: Are you just standing on the brakes to hold position during and after engine runup on a cat. launch? What stops the aircraft from sliding forward?
@ottokrieg Thanks for reply and explanation. I doubt that wheel brakes would be sufficient, and timing of release to coordinate with the cat by the pilot would be impossible.
1995 I decided to put my medical career on hold and sign up for the Naval Aviator Program. I did a lot of soul searching, deliberating and decided it was what I needed to do. I was 33 years old at the time, but the cutoff was 27. I was devastated. Flying “shotgun” with you in these videos, with voice overs, takes me back to that time of unlimited exuberance and inspiration. Thank you.
Loooove the commentary. Gives me a sense of who I should be looking out for, what commands are being given and whats being done in the jet before we get the shot.
Now we have the best of both worlds. Just listening to those powerful engines roar through the sky or listening to your voice as you skillfully guide us through the launch/flight. Thank you, Pail. Outstanding job, once again. Fly Navy 💫 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲
Love the voice over. It's so fascinating to not only see carrier ops but also to have it described by someone who really knows what they're talking about!
Thanks for the voiceovers, it helps us understand the process. That 45 minute wait between startup and takeoff seems pretty long though. I can’t imagine being on the flight deck in all kinds of weather, those guys and gals are incredible!
Thank you Pail. Found your channel a few weeks ago and just now getting time to write and tell you how much I appreciate these Videos! Former NFO (S-3 Viking) now retired after 23 years! These videos really bring back the memories.
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing what a Navy Pilot goes through when taking off from a aircraft carrier! calm, cool, collected and brave, it is fascinating to see from your perspective. Thank you for your dedicated Military Service to protect your country and being prepared to do so at any given moment. Bless you Sir ❤️🙏🇺🇸👋 hello from 🇨🇦
It is very refreshing to see these things that we likely would never see and as a bonus have a clear presentation by the same person who is flying the aircraft. We have gained tremendous detailed insight. Thank you for taking your time to put this all together.
Outstanding video and narration of the CAT launch, Pail. Keep up the great work, and I believe that you are on to something great with the voiceovers. Fly Navy!
Pail very cool, as a wrench in the usaf, I wasn’t familiar with the procedures and some of the marshaling required, and have never seen it explained very well especially with a cockpit view, and it is super interesting to watch you guys work. I worked on ramps in bad weather of course, but I have to hand it to you and the crew, very professional and smart coordination between you all. Well done!
Thanks so much for this, Sir. Prior to graduating Polytechnic (what you guys call College), I planned to join the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and fly Harriers but ended up getting a job in the US and transitioned to space technology/rocket propulsion. First started flying (SEP) when I lived in Casper, Wyoming in 1998 but when I returned to Liverpool, UK, I never continued - but only restarted flying lessons two years ago (with literally one year of absence due to work). The closest I have to what you experienced is flying the F/A-18C and the Supercarrier on DCS World in VR - but as an engineer, it's superb understanding what goes through your mind when reading the instructions from the deck crew. Subscribed. Appreciate the content.
Thanks for the detailed explanation while every step is happening. I learned a lot hearing your narrative. More like this would be excellent. Thanks again for your service to our Country.🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing this. I spent three years on the roof of the Forrestal. Greatest time I ever had. Never got launched or caught on deck. Thanks for your service.
Hey, greetings from Ukrainian Armed Forces! Artillery Reconnaissance and Intelligence Unit. Thanks for Support America! God Bless! Before the war I used to be a private pilot. Love flying! Fly Navy!
This stuff still amazes me, it’s unreal when u think of all the things that must go exactly perfectly right down to the tiniest nut & bolt. The fact that this is all completed on a regular basis without too many issues goes to show how professional all the members of the armed forces of such countries as the USA & the UK (yup I’m British) are. The UK actually invented the steam catapults & launch & recovery systems that we started using decades ago & still in use to date on both the USA’s & the UK”s aircraft carriers goes to show the phrase if it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it. I highly admire my country & the USA in what they do & I pray that we will be blessed with the “special relationship” for many many more years to come. Great video & commentary, thanks from across the pond in England 🇬🇧&🇺🇸 😅👌
Great commentary, Pail… After so many years have passed from my year plus on the USS Oriskany CVA34 1968-69, your description of the launch prep, hookup and actual launch, fits perfectly with what I observed then with F-8’s, A-6 Growlers, A-7’s, A-4’s and the A-3 refueling Whale…You’re just flying a different hot-rod! Thank you for your service, sir!👍🇺🇸 and of course, Fly Navy!
This is absolutely amazing! I was recently on the Ford! I flew in on the Cod and got shot off the next day! It was amazing! I’m about to do my video on the experience!! So proud and honored to be an American!
Dear Sir, I have to say that was probably one of my Favorite videos you've posted!!! Your voice was MADE for voiceovers, as smooth as your landings. I loved how you explained EVERYTHING we were seeing on deck. Most of your fans probably have aviation experience, but for a regular civilian gal your spot on description taught me so much! I saw familiar hand signs, but never knew what they were called or meant. You Never missed a beat in your recording, even taking the time to point out the other cool aircrafts on deck. I'm beyond impressed. I've been a bit quiet lately & have tried to keep my responses concise. However I felt this Voiceover, my first, deserved my full written admiration and sincere appreciation. Be looking for my $$ support tomorrow. You deserve it. Please do More Voiceovers! Warmest regards, Katrina (Kat) ❤️ Ps. Should support still be sent through "Cover your six" "Buy you a coffee" or whatever. Want to make sure it gets to YOU. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT Fly Navy 😊
The moment you got catapulted and took off really put a big smile on my face! The only thing I'm flying is a paraglider and I really love it - but I can't even imagine how cool it must be to be able to experience something like you do, taking off with a proper jet from an aircraft carrier... That must be quite the experience!
Wow, so cool! Interesting to see the helo cross the flight path before take off, I hadn't really thought a lot about the air traffic control aspects of carrier ops let alone all the activity on the deck. Such amazing work! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Cool as your job is, it also includes a lot of time away from your family and home. The videos are awesome and I love the voiceovers.
I've been on the "Big Stick" during Navy days in Ft. Lauderdale pre-9/11. Huge ship. My dad helped build the Enterprise and Kennedy. Hawkeyes used to fly over our house in Norfolk when we lived there. Thank you for your service !
During NAM I was told that a medical study of some combat sorties showed that often the most stressful part of the flight was not when the pilot was over the target but when he came home to roost and had to land on the carrier at night or in bad weather.
@@darweb3417 I’m thinking that young pilots don’t earn their way into fighter aircraft hoping for sightseeing. I imagine the selection process doesn’t just involve proficiency, but also attitude, proper aggression, etc. Combat is literally the tip of the spear they’ve been trained to be. Landing on a carrier, no matter how much you train, is going to be different ever time, and the ocean has a say in the behavior of the runway. I bet they’d rather be dropping flares and trying to go cold from a missile thank landing on a carrier in the dark in bad weather!
What an amazing responsibility and opportunity you have to do what you love. Words that come from my head are envy. Thank you for what you do and keep up the great work.
Thank you for this! and it gets better with the voiceover. I always learn something new to add to my virtual deployments missions. Keep up and fly safe!
Thank you for serving and defending our country. My son just joined the Navy and he ships out on March 14th. He wants to become an officer after 4 years and follow my dad's footsteps in being an officer doing what you're doing. Do you have any advice for him?
Apply the Seaman to Admiral program at his first opportunity. There are plenty of good deals out there. The Seaman to Admiral program is very competitive, but it certainly is one of them.
Sir, you make me proud to be an American, my uncle Jack flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam when I was a young kid and I was in awe, you guys keeping us safe and on call to bring it to the enemy is a comforting thought, I'm all in on your videos and please keep them coming, your bravery and intelligence is much appreciated, may God be with you and your wingman. 🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. I did a dependents day cruise on Roosevelt with my dad perhaps around 1988. One of the best days of my life.
It was great watching your launches and recoveries without commentary. Hearing you talk about what is going on, really is the best. Thank you for your service.
So cool thank u for the voice over it was awesome. My nephew is a A10 pilot getting ready to transfer to the F35. As a old army vet I admire u guys. Thank u
Love the commentary and the explanation of what the deck crew are doing and why. Excellent video, you guys make it look so easy but there must be so much to do and think about.
Oh to be so thankful you're under that canopy when the rain hits hard, those boys on deck a troopers. Thanks for sharing, brilliantly voiced. Keep up the good fight out there! Take care, Ash UK 🇬🇧
Absolutely fascinating! A fantastic viewpoint, feels like I'm in the cockpit as well. Really thankful we allowed to see footage like this. Commentary is brilliant. I envy you Sir, and all the other pilots. Keep the vids comin please.
How good to have a commentary on what sometimes seems an eternity waiting for blast off. The narration goes such a long way to understanding the ballet which is the flight deck.
Thanks for what you do. I enjoyed many years of working with with pilots like you on board USS JFK, USS Midway, and USS Enterprise. I was one of your watchdogs working in CATCC. Started my ATC life in Beeville TX. I hope you enjoy Kingsville.
I love how Naval Aviation is such a close community with you now serving at NAS Kingsville and showing air ops aboard a Fleet Carrier. As I noted in a previous video, I was a FWS at NAS Kingsville from '83-"90. The previous 3 years I had been stationed aboard the USS Lexington, AVT-16 from '80-'83 training those pilots at sea. During my 11 year Naval ATC service, all I did was control Student Aviators from aboard the last WWII aircraft carrier to the seat and heart of Naval Training, NAS Kingsville. These, the greatest pilots ever produced, made me the proudest I have ever been, working with and protecting them in their training. God Bless the US Navy. Fly Navy! I forgot to say, on my last time out to CRP operating area, my orders came in and on the way back to NAS Pensacola, my Operations Officer flew me off via a cat shot in the C-1, way too cool sitting backwards getting shot. LOVED IT!!!!
Thank you for posting this video. It is absolutely awesome. You are very smooth off the deck - no perceivable bobble. I would have liked to have seen your climb-out on course maybe…. Very exciting…
Wow, awesome video. So many memories. I was on the CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt from 1996-98 while it was still stationed in Norfolk, Va. We were still flying/launching the F-14 Tomcats. One of the greatest times I've ever had 👍
That was awesome Brudda. You did a great job explaining everything that is going on. So fun. Everyone is very professional on deck. Keep them coming. You are a great Ambassador for the Navy! BMC(EOD/DV/PJ)-Retired.
Wow this was awesome! My wife is a Chief on the Washington. This was super cool! Spouses are not allowed to be on deck or any cruises. So this gave me goosebumps for real! Growlers F.T.W!!!
This is awesome Mr. Pail to hear your voiceover! It adds a complete understanding and added dimension of your daily “office” work as you Fly Navy. Please continue doing this.
Excellent JOB THANK YOU VERY MUCH.. THAT WAS AWESOME.. THANKS FOR TAKING ME ALONG...I'M A FORMER MARINE VIETNAM VETERAN.. I'VE ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING YOU GUYS IN ACTION....👍
You are so Awesome for sharing your experience and explaining what your doing. I pray for your safety sir. You and your team are my Heroes and make me so proud to be an American. 🇺🇸😇
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Thanks for all the support. I never thought this channel would take off so quickly. I recently updated the description for the video to account for a lot of the questions. If you like the videos, please "like", comment, and subscribe. Cheers!
Thank you for your service!
Why both hands on the stick when wiping out the controls on a Growler or Rhino? I've asked legacy Hornet guys, and they all say they only use one hand (and seem to get angry, for some reason, when I ask about using 2). No answer yet from an E/F/G driver. Do the newer models have some sort of force feedback on the stick or something that takes some extra force to shove quickly to the stops?
@@GrowlerJams what do you think pail I asked or friend retired f 14 pilot do you think the old f14 could take down new Gen fighters like the 18 16 or the 22 I love the move top gun is this possible
It’s really informative and precise. The explanation of operations is literally textbook .. perfect for an idiot like me. I think it’s living a dream.
Fasted bike I’ve ridden is around 185 (still got it) and a Yak 52 was fun… no I didn’t own it 😂
Ps. Harriers off ramps are invention through necessity ..
FLY NAVY
@timcole4608 is any one worried about the su 57 ?
This is the true definition of teamwork for real. Everybody’s job is important no matter how minor it may seem.
As a retired F-14 Bubba, it's nice to see the ship still finds the rain right before takeoff...kinda like how they find that one low cloud bank on full moon nights. Nice video.
Thank you for your service may the Lord Jesus bless you!
Couple of f14 pilots took my brother and I on a tour of Fightertown USA when we were kids back in the 80's! My fav airframe!🤗👍🏼
@@Jimmyboy1674 Mine too!
I think it's scarier in a 172
@@ericc2083Were U In The Navy ? It Doesn’t Matter Yes Or No And Thank You For Your Service 🫡
The voice overs are really cool. Gives us a window into what’s in your head and what’s happening on deck. Great stuff! Looking forward to more of these as well as you getting cleared for more T-45 vids. Thanks for the job you do brother!
Would be good if they did the voice overs with radio traffic
Dang " Tinnitus " l didn't hear a dang thing 🤣🇺🇲😎
You ruined the story referencing voice over. Cockpit only audio please.
Too much talking👎🏻
This pilot clearly is practicing to be an airline pilot when he retires from active duty. "Ahhh, goooood afternoooon, and thank you for flying Delta. We'll be landing in Cinncinnati in aboooout 10 minutes. Local temperature is 75 degrees and sunny."
Thanks for taking us with you & explaining all the millions of things going . Thanks for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I've seen some of the previous videos, and, since most last 10 minutes up, it's frustrating sometimes to wait a long while and understanding nothing. Now with the voiceover, the experience is absolutelly improved. It makes so much sense now. Thanks a lot for your commitment.
Cheers!
My dad was a B-17 pilot during WW2. Subscribing on his behalf. Thanks for your service
Love this format, please continue this series. It's so cool to "listen" to what is going on inside the pilot's head !
RAAF Retired, CPL/Inst. Fixed Wing and Helo: Are you just standing on the brakes to hold position during and after engine runup on a cat. launch? What stops the aircraft from sliding forward?
@@robertmorrisschweitzer2544 random idiot online: I think the shuttle locks the nose gear into the cat during runup
@ottokrieg Thanks for reply and explanation. I doubt that wheel brakes would be sufficient, and timing of release to coordinate with the cat by the pilot would be impossible.
1995 I decided to put my medical career on hold and sign up for the Naval Aviator Program. I did a lot of soul searching, deliberating and decided it was what I needed to do. I was 33 years old at the time, but the cutoff was 27. I was devastated. Flying
“shotgun” with you in these videos, with voice overs, takes me back to that time of unlimited exuberance and inspiration. Thank you.
Loooove the commentary. Gives me a sense of who I should be looking out for, what commands are being given and whats being done in the jet before we get the shot.
Cheers!
Love these videos...fascinating! And from a retired NWS meteorologist, nice summary of the downdraft/outflow winds from the rain core too.
Now we have the best of both worlds. Just listening to those powerful engines roar through the sky or listening to your voice as you skillfully guide us through the launch/flight. Thank you, Pail. Outstanding job, once again.
Fly Navy 💫 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲
Fly Navy!
Love the voice over. It's so fascinating to not only see carrier ops but also to have it described by someone who really knows what they're talking about!
Thanks for the voiceovers, it helps us understand the process. That 45 minute wait between startup and takeoff seems pretty long though. I can’t imagine being on the flight deck in all kinds of weather, those guys and gals are incredible!
Thank you Pail. Found your channel a few weeks ago and just now getting time to write and tell you how much I appreciate these Videos! Former NFO (S-3 Viking) now retired after 23 years! These videos really bring back the memories.
Thank you for your service.
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing what a Navy Pilot goes through when taking off from a aircraft carrier! calm, cool, collected and brave, it is fascinating to see from your perspective. Thank you for your dedicated Military Service to protect your country and being prepared to do so at any given moment. Bless you Sir ❤️🙏🇺🇸👋 hello from 🇨🇦
It is very refreshing to see these things that we likely would never see and as a bonus have a clear presentation by the same person who is flying the aircraft. We have gained tremendous detailed insight. Thank you for taking your time to put this all together.
Outstanding video and narration of the CAT launch, Pail. Keep up the great work, and I believe that you are on to something great with the voiceovers. Fly Navy!
Thanks! Cheers and Fly Navy.
Pail very cool, as a wrench in the usaf, I wasn’t familiar with the procedures and some of the marshaling required, and have never seen it explained very well especially with a cockpit view, and it is super interesting to watch you guys work. I worked on ramps in bad weather of course, but I have to hand it to you and the crew, very professional and smart coordination between you all. Well done!
Love the commentary, Pail! It's good to get an understanding of everything that goes on. FLY NAVY!
I have gone down a rabbit hole watching all your videos and it is amazing. So awesome, thanks for sharing and your service!!
Thanks so much for this, Sir. Prior to graduating Polytechnic (what you guys call College), I planned to join the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and fly Harriers but ended up getting a job in the US and transitioned to space technology/rocket propulsion.
First started flying (SEP) when I lived in Casper, Wyoming in 1998 but when I returned to Liverpool, UK, I never continued - but only restarted flying lessons two years ago (with literally one year of absence due to work).
The closest I have to what you experienced is flying the F/A-18C and the Supercarrier on DCS World in VR - but as an engineer, it's superb understanding what goes through your mind when reading the instructions from the deck crew.
Subscribed. Appreciate the content.
Thanks for the detailed explanation while every step is happening. I learned a lot hearing your narrative. More like this would be excellent. Thanks again for your service to our Country.🇺🇸
Fly Navy.
Awesome video. Mad respect for ALL those men and women out there serving the country. You all do us proud. Thanks for your service!
Thanks for sharing this. I spent three years on the roof of the Forrestal. Greatest time I ever had. Never got launched or caught on deck. Thanks for your service.
The voice over was excellent, please do more of these for other aspects of flight. Very informative and entertaining!
Having the voiceover is excellent! I thought I knew a thing or two already, and now I know more. Please do this again!
Hey, greetings from Ukrainian Armed Forces! Artillery Reconnaissance and Intelligence Unit. Thanks for Support America! God Bless!
Before the war I used to be a private pilot. Love flying! Fly Navy!
Love the voiceovers. Keep them coming. Helps everyone fully understand what’s happening on the flight deck and in the aircraft.
Thanks! Will do! New voiceover jam is releasing this morning.
This stuff still amazes me, it’s unreal when u think of all the things that must go exactly perfectly right down to the tiniest nut & bolt. The fact that this is all completed on a regular basis without too many issues goes to show how professional all the members of the armed forces of such countries as the USA & the UK (yup I’m British) are. The UK actually invented the steam catapults & launch & recovery systems that we started using decades ago & still in use to date on both the USA’s & the UK”s aircraft carriers goes to show the phrase if it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it. I highly admire my country & the USA in what they do & I pray that we will be blessed with the “special relationship” for many many more years to come. Great video & commentary, thanks from across the pond in England 🇬🇧&🇺🇸 😅👌
This was the most interesting video so far. If we could get more narrations and explanations of what is going on that would be epic :)
Great commentary, Pail… After so many years have passed from my year plus on the USS Oriskany CVA34 1968-69, your description of the launch prep, hookup and actual launch, fits perfectly with what I observed then with F-8’s, A-6 Growlers, A-7’s, A-4’s and the A-3 refueling Whale…You’re just flying a different hot-rod!
Thank you for your service, sir!👍🇺🇸 and of course, Fly Navy!
Fly Navy and thank you for your service.
This is absolutely amazing! I was recently on the Ford! I flew in on the Cod and got shot off the next day! It was amazing! I’m about to do my video on the experience!! So proud and honored to be an American!
Yes you can be proud and honored to be an American, and to liberate Europe from ruSSian invasion as you did from Hitler 79 years ago.
deermeat we love you bro
What about USA makes you so proud?
@@ryansharp9222 maybe he prefers to be American than ruSSian?
@@ryansharp9222
He's happy, does that bother you ?
Dick for.
You pack so much insight into a 10 min video ... this is a pilot's dream ... i'm learning so much ...
more in awe each and every episode ... thank you
Dear Sir, I have to say that was probably one of my Favorite videos you've posted!!! Your voice was MADE for voiceovers, as smooth as your landings. I loved how you explained EVERYTHING we were seeing on deck. Most of your fans probably have aviation experience, but for a regular civilian gal your spot on description taught me so much! I saw familiar hand signs, but never knew what they were called or meant. You Never missed a beat in your recording, even taking the time to point out the other cool aircrafts on deck. I'm beyond impressed. I've been a bit quiet lately & have tried to keep my responses concise. However I felt this Voiceover, my first, deserved my full written admiration and sincere appreciation. Be looking for my $$ support tomorrow. You deserve it. Please do More Voiceovers!
Warmest regards,
Katrina (Kat) ❤️
Ps. Should support still be sent through "Cover your six" "Buy you a coffee" or whatever. Want to make sure it gets to YOU.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT
Fly Navy 😊
Thanks, Kat.
The moment you got catapulted and took off really put a big smile on my face! The only thing I'm flying is a paraglider and I really love it - but I can't even imagine how cool it must be to be able to experience something like you do, taking off with a proper jet from an aircraft carrier... That must be quite the experience!
Sure is.
Hearing this voiceover took me back to my Black Hawk days in the Army. Good stuff, man. I salute you! 🫡
Cheers and thank you for your service.
One of the best commentaries I've found of a carrier launch. Thank you!
Wow, so cool! Interesting to see the helo cross the flight path before take off, I hadn't really thought a lot about the air traffic control aspects of carrier ops let alone all the activity on the deck. Such amazing work! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for your service.
Interesting, to say the least. From an old Army Vet, Thank You for serving, sir!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Cool as your job is, it also includes a lot of time away from your family and home. The videos are awesome and I love the voiceovers.
I appreciate that. Cheers!
This was amazing. Thank you for your service and thank you for these amazing videos! 🇺🇸
I've been on the "Big Stick" during Navy days in Ft. Lauderdale pre-9/11. Huge ship. My dad helped build the Enterprise and Kennedy. Hawkeyes used to fly over our house in Norfolk when we lived there. Thank you for your service !
Cheers!
Landing in weather conditions like this or at night must be terrifying man. Much respect
During NAM I was told that a medical study of some combat sorties showed that often the most stressful part of the flight was not when the pilot was over the target but when he came home to roost and had to land on the carrier at night or in bad weather.
@@darweb3417 I’m thinking that young pilots don’t earn their way into fighter aircraft hoping for sightseeing. I imagine the selection process doesn’t just involve proficiency, but also attitude, proper aggression, etc. Combat is literally the tip of the spear they’ve been trained to be. Landing on a carrier, no matter how much you train, is going to be different ever time, and the ocean has a say in the behavior of the runway. I bet they’d rather be dropping flares and trying to go cold from a missile thank landing on a carrier in the dark in bad weather!
New subscriber here...from West Virginia!! Thank you and all military personnel for your service. Also to our veterans! USA 🇺🇸
Welcome Aboard!
Crazy how the weather changed that drastically in a matter of seconds
What an amazing responsibility and opportunity you have to do what you love. Words that come from my head are envy. Thank you for what you do and keep up the great work.
Great video and really enjoyed the commentary…fascinating! Thanks for the inside look at naval aviation from the pilots perspective! 👍🏻
Thank you for this! and it gets better with the voiceover. I always learn something new to add to my virtual deployments missions. Keep up and fly safe!
God damn that was so darn cool! Thank you and more voice overs pleaseeeeee 😊❤
New one going live tomorrow morning!
Fan-tastic. You probably know that many people before you have offered videos like this, but the V/O is a HUGE addition. Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolute pleasure to watch. A really insiteful look at how the launch process works from the pilot's view. Very calm, very professional.
Thanks for the narration. And thanks for your service.
Thank you for serving and defending our country. My son just joined the Navy and he ships out on March 14th. He wants to become an officer after 4 years and follow my dad's footsteps in being an officer doing what you're doing. Do you have any advice for him?
Apply the Seaman to Admiral program at his first opportunity. There are plenty of good deals out there. The Seaman to Admiral program is very competitive, but it certainly is one of them.
If you blink you missed the launch. That catapult is lightening fast.
Sir, you make me proud to be an American, my uncle Jack flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam when I was a young kid and I was in awe, you guys keeping us safe and on call to bring it to the enemy is a comforting thought, I'm all in on your videos and please keep them coming, your bravery and intelligence is much appreciated, may God be with you and your wingman. 🇺🇸
Fly Navy.
Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. I did a dependents day cruise on Roosevelt with my dad perhaps around 1988. One of the best days of my life.
It was great watching your launches and recoveries without commentary. Hearing you talk about what is going on, really is the best. Thank you for your service.
This is seriously the coolest ever. The voiceover is great, love the insights into the flight ops.
So cool thank u for the voice over it was awesome. My nephew is a A10 pilot getting ready to transfer to the F35. As a old army vet I admire u guys. Thank u
Thanks for a great video. Im a former carrier sailor. Brings back lots of memories. Im so proud of what you guys do. Thank you thank you!!!.
Cheers!
Ground pounder Army dude commenting…I’ve always wished my career worked out to the aviator side, and I love love these videos. Keep ‘em up
Thanks for the narration, Pail. It actually adds to the video. There is so much detail going on in the background.
Cheers!
Awesome description. Thank you for your service. Stay safe
Fly Navy!
So much information! SUPER Fascinating. Thank you! 🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the commentary and the explanation of what the deck crew are doing and why. Excellent video, you guys make it look so easy but there must be so much to do and think about.
You Sir are a complete legend . Thank you for your calm and informative instruction. 👏👏👏👏
Definitely thee best no nonsense clip on a a carrier launch. Chapeau!
Oh to be so thankful you're under that canopy when the rain hits hard, those boys on deck a troopers.
Thanks for sharing, brilliantly voiced. Keep up the good fight out there!
Take care, Ash UK 🇬🇧
Very, very cool. Love the voiceover explaining what is going on, things to see, what you're thinking, who you're making fun of, etc.
This was AWESOME!! Loved the full description and talk through!! Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating! A fantastic viewpoint, feels like I'm in the cockpit as well. Really thankful we allowed to see footage like this. Commentary is brilliant. I envy you Sir, and all the other pilots. Keep the vids comin please.
Thank you for the stunning videos, it's a privilege to see the view from the cockpit. Thank you for your service.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How good to have a commentary on what sometimes seems an eternity waiting for blast off. The narration goes such a long way to understanding the ballet which is the flight deck.
Thanks for what you do. I enjoyed many years of working with with pilots like you on board USS JFK, USS Midway, and USS Enterprise. I was one of your watchdogs working in CATCC. Started my ATC life in Beeville TX. I hope you enjoy Kingsville.
Thank you for your service.
Really interesting, great to hear exactly the routine you go through before launching off the carrier. From New Zealand
I love how Naval Aviation is such a close community with you now serving at NAS Kingsville and showing air ops aboard a Fleet Carrier. As I noted in a previous video, I was a FWS at NAS Kingsville from '83-"90. The previous 3 years I had been stationed aboard the USS Lexington, AVT-16 from '80-'83 training those pilots at sea. During my 11 year Naval ATC service, all I did was control Student Aviators from aboard the last WWII aircraft carrier to the seat and heart of Naval Training, NAS Kingsville. These, the greatest pilots ever produced, made me the proudest I have ever been, working with and protecting them in their training.
God Bless the US Navy. Fly Navy! I forgot to say, on my last time out to CRP operating area, my orders came in and on the way back to NAS Pensacola, my Operations Officer flew me off via a cat shot in the C-1, way too cool sitting backwards getting shot. LOVED IT!!!!
Fly Navy!
Thank you for posting this video. It is absolutely awesome. You are very smooth off the deck - no perceivable bobble. I would have liked to have seen your climb-out on course maybe…. Very exciting…
Thank you for sharing Captain. Super cool 😎. Thank you for keeping us safe and free. Stay safe sir.
Finally we know what you're doing or waiting for. Ty for the voice overs!
THANKS for making these experiences so PERSONAL. ❤❤❤
Wow! I have not seen better! Fascinating looking over your shoulder!
I was on the TR for 2 years! Thanks for the memories.
Any time!
Wow, awesome video. So many memories. I was on the CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt from 1996-98 while it was still stationed in Norfolk, Va. We were still flying/launching the F-14 Tomcats. One of the greatest times I've ever had 👍
thank you for the thorough explanation of what goes on before a launch, really enjoyed it.
Glad it was helpful!
thank you so much for the ride. Made my heart pump, just sitting here at my keyboard. Wow!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was awesome Brudda. You did a great job explaining everything that is going on. So fun. Everyone is very professional on deck. Keep them coming. You are a great Ambassador for the Navy! BMC(EOD/DV/PJ)-Retired.
Thank you for your service.
Thanks for your service, and it's clear the explanation and view of a pilot before the lunch catapult. Keep doing the videos.
Love the videos sir! I worked in the arresting gear on the USS Truman and loved it. Best 5 years of my life. Stay safe!
Thank you for your service.
Wow this was awesome! My wife is a Chief on the Washington. This was super cool! Spouses are not allowed to be on deck or any cruises. So this gave me goosebumps for real! Growlers F.T.W!!!
Outstanding. Thank you for the super detailed narration. Best launch video ever! Keep up the great work.
I think giving your input from your voiceover on the inside really shows what you’re thinking. Keep in mind it’s great. I love your channel!
Thank you very much. That was awesome😎👍
This is awesome Mr. Pail to hear your voiceover! It adds a complete understanding and added dimension of your daily “office” work as you Fly Navy. Please continue doing this.
Will do. Cheers!
That was excellent commentary and cleared up some questions I had, thanks!
Thanks for watching.
Awesome job talking us through the process.. one of the best I've seen on RUclips !
EXCELLENT! Thank you Sir. And thank you for your service.
Again Thank you Sir for what you and the American's do to Police our World. 2 Thumbs up and a Salute from Canada!!!
Cheers!
Excellent JOB THANK YOU VERY MUCH.. THAT WAS AWESOME.. THANKS FOR TAKING ME ALONG...I'M A FORMER MARINE VIETNAM VETERAN.. I'VE ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING YOU GUYS IN ACTION....👍
You are so Awesome for sharing your experience and explaining what your doing. I pray for your safety sir. You and your team are my Heroes and make me so proud to be an American. 🇺🇸😇
I appreciate that. Fly Navy.