I can only try and imagine the feeling of satisfaction you must have after safely catching the wire on a carrier landing. I wish the camera was pitched downwards just a tad more so geeks like me could also see your throttle inputs ;) Absolutely love your content, please keep it coming.
I spent lots of miles running on that flight deck, but never during flight ops! 🙂 I spent a tour of duty on the Roosevelt back when she was brand new. On the day I reported for duty in January 1987, she was still in drydock in Newport News. I used to love standing on the fantail during flight ops, and watching the planes approach. It felt like they were flying straight at us! 😯
It looks like a crazy hectic job on that 5 acre blacktop. No easy trick shuffling tennis court sized birds around. However I'm immensely proud and acutely aware that the United States Navy does this better than any other navy in the entire galaxy (maybe). Certainly within this solar system. It's gratifying to witness such professionalism.
To the uninitiated yes. To those that are and have been there no. There's 100% trust between the Aviators and plane handlers. Training, training, training.
You should see the old A-5 Vigilante taxing on the deck. The pilot sits so far ahead of the nose gear, he can have an unobstructed view of the side of the ship and the water directly below him while taxing near the edge.
If you like scary, try you're idling parked on the flight deck at night, your director is standing in front of your aircraft with lighted wands crossed (hold brakes) and the director has to reposition. All you can see in the dark is the lighted wands moving away from you and initially, it appears like your brakes have failed and you're rolling backwards, off the deck. Will get your attention.
Even though you are on deck after landing you still remain alert until you are chocked and chained because you never know what may happen. Complacency will kill you. It is even worse at night because it is pitch black outside and you just have to trust the yellow shirts. Once you get out of the plane you need to have your head on a swivel watching out for props, jet blast, and taxing aircraft until you get below deck
Great stuff! A former AT from VF33 - Phantoms and Tomcats, USS Indy and America, 1980-1983. "I love the smell of cat steam in the morning." Makes me want to run out and get a haircut.
Love the videos, I am a retired KC-135 boomer, and in the 80"s I almost do the NavCav Navy program (I think that was the name), stayed a boomer and retired in 2008. Again love the videos.
Why Pilots Nervously Wiggle Our Fingers And Toes ruclips.net/video/YvFe-qvGg84/видео.html Thanks for watching. You ever see my tanking voiceovers? I have a few 135 ones.
My daughter’s friend flew off of an aircraft carrier, I think he flew the jet that did the refueling, I think, anyway, Hartley hurt his back and had to retire after so many landings. He flew for many years, but he did damage his back I can see why now, boy when this plane landed and caught the hook it would sure be hard on your back. It looks like. Thanks for sharing this. It’s fun to watch. You guys are amazing
Flying the stack over mother, formation flying with your wing man till the break, break gear down on speed just to get the go around and do it again. All in a days work!
....I'm former Army, I had the opportunity to call for fast movers to strafe target at PTA Big Island Hawai'i (1979 to 1981), I've only seen the underbelly of the jets your video's brings everything into perspective, tango yankee!! Sierra tango!
I was a plain captain then worked in the ams shop for VFA-195 onboard USS Midway from 1988-1991, the hornet was an awesome jet to work on as was the Midway, I wish everyone could experience what I did in the Navy, there would be a waiting list, we worked the hardest, but we played the hardest too, all over asia
I was in VA-36 on many of TR's first sea trials and workup cruises. Looks exactly the same 35 years later. Doesn't look like I have missed a thing (except 35 years of FOD walkdowns).
I knew the guy who was CAG on the Nimitz during the Viet Nam era. He was the Commander of the Navy Base in Phila., then became the manager of the NFCU after he retired from the Navy. He had his tail hook in his office in the NFCU.
Even though I knew you were going to be able to get on deck safely (duh, you made more videos after this one), it still made me nervous. 👍🏻. On to the next one.
Gotta tell ya Pail. I joined the Air Force because I don't like deep water. :P But the way you literally taxi off the edge of the ship when parking. Nothing I've ever done would scare (or scar) me like that! You're a different (and good) breed! Fly Navy!
I think it was around ‘98 had pleasure of visiting San Diego & toured USS Constellation. Wow, amazing. Remember being awed at size of flight deck and at stern USS KittyHawk was right there - almost felt like you reach out and touch her.
Calmly done! Really impressive flying. Im just a DCS VR player and i learn each time i watch these videos. Keep them coming. Amazing to watch the pro’s do it right
This pilot makes it look easy, but it's most definitely not. Notice he's almost always banking slightly to the right, the carrier is moving to the right relative to the aircraft due to the left angled flight deck. At least it was a nice day, carrier ops become very challenging in bad weather.
I wish i could "shout" you a beer, in fact if in Melbourne Aus, I'd be honoured. As massive fan, 1st thank you for your service, to both the free world and RUclips. Ive watched a ton of your videos and love the stlye. but this was the 1st time ive seen your "WIzo" in the back! nice. Although I did see a lil "signature move " theft ?!! keep that head on a swivel .
@@GrowlerJams Wow, I didn't know that! I thought it would be like listening to the videos with commercial pilots and the tower. I guess that is so no enemies could listen in? Oh, by the way, I'm not a pilot, just a 'jetaholic' who grew up in Virginia Beach!
As someone who's been the guy on the ground marshalling - but on dry land... the idea of allowing my pilot to taxi that close to (accident+eject+hull loss+major incident, Career Limiting Move) would.... take some getting used to. One thing they turn a LOT sharper than you can turn a conventional fighter with regards to deck placement. I'm sure you'd break nose gear or something trying that... just built for different things, I guess.
Question: Given the constant corrections on both stick and throttle required in parade formation... How much more fuel does the wingman use compared to the lead? I imagine the leads job is to remain as smooth and as constant as possible... aiding fuel efficiency, where as No.2's job is to make thousands of small corrections a minute to remain in position, harming fuel efficiency.
Frankly, it depends. Most of the disparity between lead’s and -2’s gas results from joins…after takeoff and when training complete. When you are holding overhead Mom, there is very little difference in gas between the section. -2 goes to the inside of the turns, which helps with fuel economy.
Just another day in your office?
Never a dull moment. Especially parking so close to that edge, Sheesh...
I can only try and imagine the feeling of satisfaction you must have after safely catching the wire on a carrier landing.
I wish the camera was pitched downwards just a tad more so geeks like me could also see your throttle inputs ;) Absolutely love your content, please keep it coming.
I've worked on that flight deck! There is a lot of trust between the pilots and handlers. Nice job! Love your videos!
Truth. Fly Navy.
I could never do what any of you guys do... I guess thats why I was a grunt!
@@GrowlerJams Fly Royal Navy (Wink)
I spent lots of miles running on that flight deck, but never during flight ops! 🙂 I spent a tour of duty on the Roosevelt back when she was brand new. On the day I reported for duty in January 1987, she was still in drydock in Newport News. I used to love standing on the fantail during flight ops, and watching the planes approach. It felt like they were flying straight at us! 😯
It looks like a crazy hectic job on that 5 acre blacktop. No easy trick shuffling tennis court sized birds around. However I'm immensely proud and acutely aware that the United States Navy does this better than any other navy in the entire galaxy (maybe). Certainly within this solar system. It's gratifying to witness such professionalism.
Pail is cool as a cucumber, this is why US carrier pilots are the best in the world. Proud to have men and women like him flying for us.
Hehe they should try one of those shorter aircraft carriers ;)
@@julienhyg Not a logical, sensible statement. I bet you you go car races just to see crashes and people get hurt. "Here's your sign,"
You said it!
The scariest thing about that flight was parking. Scooting along the edge of the deck looks like some serious pucker factor.
To the uninitiated yes. To those that are and have been there no. There's 100% trust between the Aviators and plane handlers. Training, training, training.
You should see the old A-5 Vigilante taxing on the deck. The pilot sits so far ahead of the nose gear, he can have an unobstructed view of the side of the ship and the water directly below him while taxing near the edge.
If you like scary, try you're idling parked on the flight deck at night, your director is standing in front of your aircraft with lighted wands crossed (hold brakes) and the director has to reposition. All you can see in the dark is the lighted wands moving away from you and initially, it appears like your brakes have failed and you're rolling backwards, off the deck. Will get your attention.
what a 'wow' factor . thanks
Even though you are on deck after landing you still remain alert until you are chocked and chained because you never know what may happen. Complacency will kill you. It is even worse at night because it is pitch black outside and you just have to trust the yellow shirts. Once you get out of the plane you need to have your head on a swivel watching out for props, jet blast, and taxing aircraft until you get below deck
Just found your channel!!! Love this kind of content. My son is an AO aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Thank you for your service. GO NAVY!!!
Air Force retired here. Love the videos. Miss being a crewdog: About 1500 hours in E-3 NATO AWACs and 1200 hours in EC-130s
You guys make landing on a carrier look so easy! Great video!
I have never seen footage as good as this. Absolutely fantastic.
Great stuff! A former AT from VF33 - Phantoms and Tomcats, USS Indy and America, 1980-1983. "I love the smell of cat steam in the morning." Makes me want to run out and get a haircut.
carrier staff is always so cool with the hand gestures man.
You fly-fly boys are some of THE luckiest guys in the skys!!! Thank you for all you do!!
Another example of precision flying. Fascinating to watch. Thank you for producing such wonderful content.
This is what Navy Aviation is all about doing it right and I’m love it and Thank you for your service to all
This is the best I've seen. No silly music is good. Maj. Pail has done this a few times and lived to talk about it.
This entire video is absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks Growler, love these videos 😙
Love the videos, I am a retired KC-135 boomer, and in the 80"s I almost do the NavCav Navy program (I think that was the name), stayed a boomer and retired in 2008. Again love the videos.
Why Pilots Nervously Wiggle Our Fingers And Toes
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Thanks for watching. You ever see my tanking voiceovers? I have a few 135 ones.
Spectacular Cockpit Stories with my Dad, the Pilot
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Viet Nam Vet here. You, everybody you know and love come to the Kansas City area, get with me. You people are AWESOME.
Thanks Pail for the awesome job you do and for having our backs. The shutdown would have been a huge bonus.
Carrier pilots are extremely talented. It’s just incredible…
yes, its a dream job for sure. unfortunately some day robots will do all the flying.
Amazing videos. Feels like we're right there riding along with you. Keep em coming!
My daughter’s friend flew off of an aircraft carrier, I think he flew the jet that did the refueling, I think, anyway, Hartley hurt his back and had to retire after so many landings. He flew for many years, but he did damage his back I can see why now, boy when this plane landed and caught the hook it would sure be hard on your back. It looks like. Thanks for sharing this. It’s fun to watch. You guys are amazing
Man, these vids are so good. Amazing stuff. Ultra professionals at work.
I really enjoy your videos and I also appreciate your professionalism and talent in flying this aircraft.
Looks like an awful small target when the carrier first comes into our view in a huge expanse of ocean.
And it gets bigger very fast!
One long uninterrupted take .. the way it should be shown .. Zen of flying .. thank you !
It’s amazing how quickly you can be in the slot to a getting a wave off! Nice trap in the end.
This is just amazing to see! Thank you ever so much for sharing!
Damn, those DCS graphics have sure gotten good!
Just having fun! Nice video, thanks for sharing!
Flying the stack over mother, formation flying with your wing man till the break, break gear down on speed just to get the go around and do it again. All in a days work!
Thanks!
Cheers, bud. Thanks for watching and Fly Navy!
So cool seeing the other jet flying next to you! WOW!
These are just awesome videos. Thank you so much for posting them
....I'm former Army, I had the opportunity to call for fast movers to strafe target at PTA Big Island Hawai'i (1979 to 1981), I've only seen the underbelly of the jets your video's brings everything into perspective, tango yankee!! Sierra tango!
thank you so much for this footage. Its a amazing insight into what it really takes to run CATOBAR ops.
I was a plain captain then worked in the ams shop for VFA-195 onboard USS Midway from 1988-1991, the hornet was an awesome jet to work on as was the Midway, I wish everyone could experience what I did in the Navy, there would be a waiting list, we worked the hardest, but we played the hardest too, all over asia
I was an AO on the Midway the same time you were there. I don't miss Japan.
Got to be the biggest challenge in aviation an incredible skilled approach.
You have an awesome job. Thank you for your service.
I was in VA-36 on many of TR's first sea trials and workup cruises. Looks exactly the same 35 years later. Doesn't look like I have missed a thing (except 35 years of FOD walkdowns).
I knew the guy who was CAG on the Nimitz during the Viet Nam era. He was the Commander of the Navy Base in Phila., then became the manager of the NFCU after he retired from the Navy. He had his tail hook in his office in the NFCU.
Wow... expertly done. From bankng left to straight on nailed the hook.
No one does it better than the U.S. Navy! Terrific video, thanks for posting!
Coming that close to the edge gave me the willies.
Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to many more. From Sgt Bailey, USA, 87 to 95, aviation eod
Thank you for your service.
Only 2 words I got…fringing awesome! God Bless these men and women and the USA!
Even though I knew you were going to be able to get on deck safely (duh, you made more videos after this one), it still made me nervous. 👍🏻. On to the next one.
Great fighter jet ... great pilot ... great vidéo .. jackpot !!... thanks ! ... 😃🤩🥰👍👍👍👍🤙!
Holy crap... Head on a swivel makes my neck ache just watching.
I would *love* to hear how much radio traffic is constantly going on.
None whatsoever. Daytime good-weather carrier ops are comm only by exception. Most recoveries are silent unless a safety issue arises.
Went back a year to catch on the old stories.😊
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Comments where correct coming that close to the edge is nuts- we’ll all of it is. Thanks for what you do. Now a video of a UFO:)
I have a lot of patience watching these videos. It’s really good.
Just watched this NA catch the three wire. Great vids God bless our brave veterans🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Gotta tell ya Pail. I joined the Air Force because I don't like deep water. :P But the way you literally taxi off the edge of the ship when parking. Nothing I've ever done would scare (or scar) me like that! You're a different (and good) breed! Fly Navy!
The deck of a carrier simply amazes me
Have to admit, I was a little lost without the voice-over, but I loved this video as much as all the others.
Great video, just wish there was some radio communication to hear between the pilot and carrier. Thanks for posting.
Typically, Case 1 recoveries like this are conducted "zip lip", meaning no routine radio communications occur.
This is really an awesome video to share. Love it!
Keep the great videos coming! Love it!
I think it was around ‘98 had pleasure of visiting San Diego & toured USS Constellation. Wow, amazing. Remember being awed at size of flight deck and at stern USS KittyHawk was right there - almost felt like you reach out and touch her.
Thanks PAIL....great vid. Keep um comin.
My favorite videos of yours are the voiceovers because of your sexy radio voice! But I’m really digging this one, too!
ohhhh my god mate, i cannot explain to you how much i envy that feeling @ 10:01. such amazing videos. thank you.
Great stuff. I always enjoy watching American carrier operations.
Like driving a 80000 pound truck, 25 years /2.5 million miles.... He makes it look so easy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Calmly done! Really impressive flying. Im just a DCS VR player and i learn each time i watch these videos. Keep them coming. Amazing to watch the pro’s do it right
Now imagine this stud having to land at night, no moon and the sea is moving... ugh!
@@kevinriordan1632 eye on the ball baby.
I fly a cessna 150. That view of fast approach speed to touchdown is somethingbto behold ! 👽
Love the handle "Growler Jams"
Damn, that was a nice sharp break, brother!
Love these videos. From UK.....
Great video! Best yet! 'CALL THE BALL! '
no talk, no graphics - just a crew, a plane and a ship
Incredible video. Thanks for the ride.
My son does crash and salvage. The little white fire trucks is what he drives. He is supervisor over that crew
One of the many reasons our military is the best in the world just watch these guys !
This pilot makes it look easy, but it's most definitely not. Notice he's almost always banking slightly to the right, the carrier is moving to the right relative to the aircraft due to the left angled flight deck. At least it was a nice day, carrier ops become very challenging in bad weather.
This is why carrier-borne pilots are the best: *They're relaxed and focused while performing life-threatening maneuvers.*
Borne on a carrier? How?
@@LincolnLagger fancy way to say navy pilots
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@@LincolnLagger when you are older I will explain everything..
pity that they have to spend so much time learning to land while USAF guys work on their fighting skills.
Never mind the landing, look how close he got to the ledge!!!
US Navy pilots, best in the world.
USA 🇺🇸… we are in good hands 🙌!
And so cool. I miss “Pails” voice but this is very very cool. They are Rock Stars! I love that sound actually!
I wish i could "shout" you a beer, in fact if in Melbourne Aus, I'd be honoured. As massive fan, 1st thank you for your service, to both the free world and RUclips. Ive watched a ton of your videos and love the stlye. but this was the 1st time ive seen your "WIzo" in the back! nice. Although I did see a lil "signature move " theft ?!! keep that head on a swivel .
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I like it better when you are talking us through it.
Voiceovers
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Check out my VO playlist. I have 27 so far.
You make it sooooo easy and smooth
Good work 👍
John Quinn, Glasgow, UK.
I don't think there was a voiceover on that video. But, I'm not complaining. Great video!
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Check out this link. I changed the title. Cheers.
@@GrowlerJams Wow, instant service!!! I'm impressed!! I didn't expect it! I do like your videos. Your piloting skills are amazing!
The video is cool, the jet noise is cool, I would really like to be able to hear the ‘radio chatter’ in the background, now that would be way cool!
That’s the beauty of carrier daytime ops…it’s comm free. Nothing to hear here. Just Naval Aviators doing their thing.
@@GrowlerJams Wow, I didn't know that! I thought it would be like listening to the videos with commercial pilots and the tower. I guess that is so no enemies could listen in? Oh, by the way, I'm not a pilot, just a 'jetaholic' who grew up in Virginia Beach!
@@highflyingnote I think the pilots and crews train to a point where they don’t need coms unless there’s an emergency
Impressionante!! É a coisa mais linda desse mundo, é de perder o fôlego! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
9:57 I could watch that break off for hours
As someone who's been the guy on the ground marshalling - but on dry land... the idea of allowing my pilot to taxi that close to (accident+eject+hull loss+major incident, Career Limiting Move) would.... take some getting used to. One thing they turn a LOT sharper than you can turn a conventional fighter with regards to deck placement. I'm sure you'd break nose gear or something trying that... just built for different things, I guess.
These videos are educational from my POV. I find it a shame they cannot be monetised.
The middle has the most difficult task. He needs to continuously check the two other aircraft. They are flying in "échelon refusé" formation.
Amazing video! Thanks for posting!
Great channel. Glad I stumbled upon it
Question: Given the constant corrections on both stick and throttle required in parade formation... How much more fuel does the wingman use compared to the lead? I imagine the leads job is to remain as smooth and as constant as possible... aiding fuel efficiency, where as No.2's job is to make thousands of small corrections a minute to remain in position, harming fuel efficiency.
Frankly, it depends. Most of the disparity between lead’s and -2’s gas results from joins…after takeoff and when training complete. When you are holding overhead Mom, there is very little difference in gas between the section. -2 goes to the inside of the turns, which helps with fuel economy.
Well that was AWESOME!!!
What's the story behind the call sign "pail?" I've heard some of the interesting stories behind some of these on C.W. (Mover) Lemoine's channel.
Great! 👏👏👏
Wow ! Thanks ! That was great.