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.
Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.
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!
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.
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.
@@jacobholmes6201 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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 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!
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!
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. 🤍✈️⚓️
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.. ;)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thank God we have people who can perform the job of being a Naval Aviator. Air Force pilots would never dream of landing on a moving runway, not that their job is easy. America is fortunate to have people of this caliber in our military and I salute them all.
Not to nitpick, but I believe there used to be a program when I was in the Navy (Supply Corps, not aviator) where Air Force pilots were assigned to Navy squadrons and in fact flew carrier launches and recoveries. I’ll be their fellow zoomie brethren were jealous. Pail - did you ever hear of this?
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 was an AE from 2000-2008. I deployed on the Enterprise in 2001 (9/11 cruise) with F-14As and the Nimitz in 2003 with F/A-18Es. With the Tophatters VF14 and then VFA14. Flight decks are crazy hectic but crazy cool. Thank you for the content😊
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 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.
Retired E-7, USAF/ANG. My upmost respect to the pilots and deck crews serving on our fortresses at sea. I’m glad that I went the direction that I did in my career, but a part of me wishes that I would have gone Navy and seen carrier duty. I had three uncles (mom’s side) who were Navy in the South Pacific during WWII, and they gave me some good ribbing because I went Air Force. Anyway, I love these videos and applaud the skill and dedication of everyone on board.
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 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!
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.
I love it, I was on CVN-71 in 1993 on the Med cruise, through Suez Canal, tour extended, we got the meritorious commendation medal. Thought I'd add that since your history ended in '91.
Just keeps getting better! This is rapidly gaining a cult status and is probably essential content for any aspiring Naval Aviator! Many thanks for the Cross circle explanation; fully assimilated! Looking forward to Grand Junction and ATC calls? Keep Up the great Work!!! #Block3
"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!
Another great video. In 69 I spent my 8th grade year at Roosevelt Military Academy. Started flying then, retired Northwest on the Airbus. Big difference flying with Navy fighter pilots. Great times
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 ....
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
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!
I've never been anywhere near one of these things, so flying it is probably a lot more difficult, but manoeuvering that thing on the ship in its little parking spot was the most impressive thing next to the landing. I'd have definitely gone over the edge trying to park it 😆
Once, on a carrier built in the 50s, I produced fresh water and electricity. We were a team, from the sailors in the air to the sailors in the bowls. I'm pretty sure Scott Speicher once did a zone inspection in my spaces, and he showed up with sodas for everyone, which were rare at the time. Thank you for this.
Thank you for your service. You speak the truth. Every single soul on board counts. Each has a task that is essential to make the mission a success. Honored that all are there for us no matter the rank or task. ❤️🇺🇸💙
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!
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!
If you do this well at instructing via RUclips videos, I am happy to know you are teaching the next set of pilots that are up and coming. I learn so much from your videos. My path took me the Army route, but as a new private pilot and DCS connoisseur, I appreciate the lessons. Thank you.
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! 🤙🏼🌹
I could listen to this guy narrate all day long. Hell i would play his voice to put my kids to sleep. Cool, calm and collected. Meatball, line up, angle of attack! Love it!
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!
Thank you for your service to our great country, times are different today compared to my youth in the 60's but our military is still the backbone of nation, patriotism is hard to see today but I assure you some of us are well aware of dangers on the horizon and very grateful to have people like you out there ready to defend us.🇺🇸🙏
Pale makes it all seem so effortless. Then you realize just how many things he has to know and do beyond just being a “Pilot”. He is not a pilot, he is a Naval Aviator which is better than just a pilot. The Air Force has pilots. Naval Aviators can fly circles around air force pilots all day and still land on the deck. If I could, I would buy him a six pack of beer. Thank you for the great videos Pale.
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
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?
Thanks for allowing us to be a “fly in the cockpit!”
You bet!
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!
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.
Carrier landings are known as the toughest flying there is, and these guys deserve our praise.
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.
Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.
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!
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
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
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).
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.
@@jacobholmes6201 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!
@@jacobholmes6201 ...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.
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!
GO NAVY!!!!!! The best pilots in the world............ I enjoyed this video, thanks!!!
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
Received my wings sixty years ago this December. All seems so familiar. In my era it was “meatball, line up, airspeed”.
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!🇺🇸
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!
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.
That voice is so calm and reassuring you could just about market these as ASMR relaxation videos.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dude if this aviation thing doesn’t work out. You have a life in voice over work. Those relaxation tapes especially.
😎
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!
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.
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!🇺🇸
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.
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 !😀
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
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.
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!
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. 🤍✈️⚓️
I have a lot of respect for Navy pilots they sure looked out for us at Khe Sanh.
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.. ;)
All us vets did our duty . The guys n gals that replaced us are all heroes in my book !
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!
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.
HELL YEA! APPRECIATE THE RIDE ALONG!
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.
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.
BTW, Teddy Roosevelt was the YOUNGEST PRESIDENT of the USA - age 42, JFK was 43.
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!
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
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!
Thank you, Sir, for sharing your experience with us. You have made this old sailor very happy.
Cheers!
Wow. What a beautiful real time description of a carrier landing. Cool, calm, competent. Nice.
I love your jams: your superfunny narration and
your amazing voice.❤💯
Thank you, I'm smiling while falling 💤. 💜 💜 💜
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.
That was AWESOME!!!! Mad respect for naval aviators! The voice over is outstanding! Love it! Thank you for your service!
Thank God we have people who can perform the job of being a Naval Aviator. Air Force pilots would never dream of landing on a moving runway, not that their job is easy. America is fortunate to have people of this caliber in our military and I salute them all.
Cheers!
Not to nitpick, but I believe there used to be a program when I was in the Navy (Supply Corps, not aviator) where Air Force pilots were assigned to Navy squadrons and in fact flew carrier launches and recoveries. I’ll be their fellow zoomie brethren were jealous.
Pail - did you ever hear of this?
Man, I thought backing up a hay trailer was sketchy...
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 was an AE from 2000-2008. I deployed on the Enterprise in 2001 (9/11 cruise) with F-14As and the Nimitz in 2003 with F/A-18Es. With the Tophatters VF14 and then VFA14.
Flight decks are crazy hectic but crazy cool. Thank you for the content😊
TYFYS.
These voiceover videos are fantastic! Thanks for the explanations.
Mom. Sovereignty. Diplomacy, and a whole lot of thiinky. I love this series.
Truly excellent descriptions. You have great instructional descriptions.
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 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.
Superior human performance. U.S. carrier pilots are amazing!
This might be the best aviation content out there. The detailed voice over really makes these videos.
"97,000 tons of diplomacy" Love that!
lol, I was just going to comment the same thing.
Retired E-7, USAF/ANG. My upmost respect to the pilots and deck crews serving on our fortresses at sea. I’m glad that I went the direction that I did in my career, but a part of me wishes that I would have gone Navy and seen carrier duty. I had three uncles (mom’s side) who were Navy in the South Pacific during WWII, and they gave me some good ribbing because I went Air Force. Anyway, I love these videos and applaud the skill and dedication of everyone on board.
TYFYS.
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 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!
One of my best friends flew an A-4 off a carrier during Vietnam. Made it home safely.
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.
Mind-blowing experience for those of us not in the loop… please keep ‘em coming, thank you ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻
I love it, I was on CVN-71 in 1993 on the Med cruise, through Suez Canal, tour extended, we got the meritorious commendation medal. Thought I'd add that since your history ended in '91.
Just keeps getting better! This is rapidly gaining a cult status and is probably essential content for any aspiring Naval Aviator! Many thanks for the Cross circle explanation; fully assimilated! Looking forward to Grand Junction and ATC calls? Keep Up the great Work!!! #Block3
"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!
Another great video. In 69 I spent my 8th grade year at Roosevelt Military Academy. Started flying then, retired Northwest on the Airbus. Big difference flying with Navy fighter pilots. Great times
Fly Navy!
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 ....
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
Finally I understand what “Angels (x)” means in a flight context!
And it’s quite sweet how altitudes below 1k feet are “Cherubs (x)” 😊
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 commentary, especially your cadence! So calm and professional Props Dude!
From Australia
Thank you for your service regardless of which Navy.
Cheers Mate
I've never been anywhere near one of these things, so flying it is probably a lot more difficult, but manoeuvering that thing on the ship in its little parking spot was the most impressive thing next to the landing. I'd have definitely gone over the edge trying to park it 😆
Once, on a carrier built in the 50s, I produced fresh water and electricity. We were a team, from the sailors in the air to the sailors in the bowls. I'm pretty sure Scott Speicher once did a zone inspection in my spaces, and he showed up with sodas for everyone, which were rare at the time. Thank you for this.
Thank you for your service. You speak the truth. Every single soul on board counts. Each has a task that is essential to make the mission a success. Honored that all are there for us no matter the rank or task. ❤️🇺🇸💙
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!
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!
Your videos are beyond amazing. What an incredible display of expertise and professionalism by you and everyone on deck. Big Kudos. Thank you!
I am part of a Navy family. That and the Coast Guard are the only branches we serve in. My significant other was a Marine🫣😂😂.
If you do this well at instructing via RUclips videos, I am happy to know you are teaching the next set of pilots that are up and coming. I learn so much from your videos. My path took me the Army route, but as a new private pilot and DCS connoisseur, I appreciate the lessons. Thank you.
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! 🤙🏼🌹
I could listen to this guy narrate all day long. Hell i would play his voice to put my kids to sleep. Cool, calm and collected. Meatball, line up, angle of attack! Love it!
Cheers!!
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!
The flying looks so precise! What a fantastic video!
I’m a trucker and oddly enough, we share the same signature move.
I will allow it. 😉
lol at 7:45 “don’t ask about it in the comments.”
😂
I appreciate you putting the e time to film and edit these videos while still working a insanely difficult job. Keep it up!
Former tractor driver would have liked to have seen that pushback! Thanks for the videos!
Thank you for your service to our great country, times are different today compared to my youth in the 60's but our military is still the backbone of nation, patriotism is hard to see today but I assure you some of us are well aware of dangers on the horizon and very grateful to have people like you out there ready to defend us.🇺🇸🙏
Pale makes it all seem so effortless. Then you realize just how many things he has to know and do beyond just being a “Pilot”. He is not a pilot, he is a Naval Aviator which is better than just a pilot. The Air Force has pilots. Naval Aviators can fly circles around air force pilots all day and still land on the deck. If I could, I would buy him a six pack of beer. Thank you for the great videos Pale.
The view of the approach is insane, nailing a short target with zero margin of error . Much Respect !
“I do this so that from the perspective from the ground of the distance between dash 1,2 and three is the same so that we look good!”
I love it!!!