Carrier Landing Clinic: Textbook Trap

[@HAZARDOUZDEMCEE]

You seem like the perfect person for this job. It’s like you were born to do this . The way you explain everything with such detail and eloquence . You’d make an awesome instructor . God bless you and the work you do

[@BulletMagnet44]

I fly in DCS and I love the Hornet so much. I have always had troubles with carrier landings but after watching this video and listening to you discribe your landing I have gotten so much better landing on the carrier. I almost always get the 3 wire and almost never get a waveoff anymore. Thank you for this and all your videos, they are so cool. Thank you for your service sir!!

[@michaelj.acosta6810]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hated turning with feet dangling over the deck edge...especially without a scupper out on the bow. I was a CH-46 guy (nose wheel also behind the cockpit) and when they towed us around the LHD, it was the same bit of nervousness...except no ejection seat...if the bird goes over, you are going for one hell of a ride.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Appreciate the explanations. Thank you.

[@GrowlerJams]

My pleasure!

[@james3282]

Thank you for your service 😎🇨🇦🇺🇲🙏

[@rickbrandon3635]

It’s amazing what you guys and gals do. Respect sir.

[@MadeiraMarineSales]

Love that you detail the LH downward corkscrew. Now I understand why you're always looking back over your left shoulder. It's busy in your seat. Thank you for your service. I'm an Army brat. Most respect for our our military people. USA!

[@KnawedOne]

Your experience in and comfort with your jet really shows. These are fantastic films. Thank you.

[@crashburn3292]

0:19 Cool imagine to see the F-18 you keep looking back at reflected in your visor.

[@emmychen9655]

Awesome 👍👍❣️❣️ Watching wAtching from Japan 😋 Soooo impressed thank you for showing me .

[@omaverick2870]

Not a fighter pilot never will be. But I learnt so much from this. The amount of discipline and attention to details is unreal, now I can take what I've learnt and translate that to my everyday life. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stay save :)

[@DonRucker-yl7px]

I used to love going up to the 07 level of USS Hancock and watching you guys do your stuff..74-76..

[@carlmay4205]

Probably heard it a million times, but as a kid I wanted to be a Naval Aviator, reality set in and I eventually did my work in the Army. However I appreciate you for allowing this old Army dog to sip on a beer and enjoy some memories of my youth. Now I try to get kids to follow their dream at all costs. Thank you Sir.

[@gordonculley8945]

After reading this morning head lines. Where ever you are my young pilot. Fly safe and keep your ship and brothers safe. GOD BLESS YOU AND THE USA

[@BenRush]

Much love and respect for your service. Fly navy.

[@kpec3]

Super awesome video! Can't understand some of the terminology, but obviously you know it and that's what matters. Thanks for your service!

[@Ryanboy2020]

Seriously loving the voice overs!! Some of the terminology is hard to follow but I'm learning! 👍🇺🇸

[@GrowlerJams]

Stay tuned. I’ll tighten you up.

[@Ryanboy2020]

@@GrowlerJams Excellent! Charlie Mike.

[@leroymorris6036]

That last turn looked just like some of the turn i had to make when I was truckin, great work, thanks .

[@dennispetretti3384]

As a former A-4 pilot who’s done this 100’s of times many moons ago it’s amazing to hear him whether it’s a recovery or tanking evolution etc do these accurate voice overs. What is neat, is his cam and deliberate approach to what he is doing, why and thinking at the time. I can hear myself saying the same things back then. It’s absolutely accurate, the thought process and logic you are using during each evolution around the boat. What is truly amazing is that it’s been over 40 years since I have trapped, and the aircraft have changed. However basic way Naval aviators fly and carrier procedures have not. Well done and thank you.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers, Dennis. Fly Navy and thank you for service.

[@PeteVA-212]

Dennis, Agree. A-4 Driver VA-212 '73-'75 aboard USS Hancock CV/CVA-19 and CVW-21 with 200+ traps. It is a reminder.

[@richardgreen1383]

As an antique former Naval Aviator (1967-1970) I agree. One of the things about the training is it was drilled into us over and over and over. The repetition converted what could be daunting into routine. I distinctly remember my very first trap in a T-28C on the USS Lexington in the fall of 1966, but do not remember specific traps in the TS-2A in Corpus or the S-2E on the USS Randolph and USS Yorktown. I remember the general sequence but not a specific landing as by then it had become routine. I do remember one launch in October, 1967 when we were in the Med. The blackest night I have ever experienced. No moon, no stars, solid overcast. We stepped out onto the flight deck to man aircraft and could not see our feet. I was in the right seat doing all the signals to the cat officer as the pilot in the left seat was on full instruments sitting on the cat. Full instruments for 5 hours.

[@reyray7184]

A4 was absolutely a bad ass jet, sub sonic but whatever so maneuverable. I remember seeing the Blue Angels when they used the A4 do stuff I've only seen modern 5th gen aircraft do now.

[@gatormccluskey3708]

Excellent!!! I don't recall how I managed to get to your vid's, but glad I did. I look forward to each and every one!

[@bobbys4327]

Man, that 180 turn at the edge to park is crazy! Great stuff! Thanks for the video and the voice over telling us exactly what is going on!

[@sabeenahrizvi]

Thanks for your service

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!

[@Chunky246]

Thanks for the voiceover. I watch many of these types of videos but you've helped me understand many details and things I often wonder about.

[@ScaleHangar182]

Awesome stuff here 💪💪😎😎

[@mpetry912]

Lots of interesting details here. I especially like the view of the displays. No other in-cockpit vids have that. Thanks Pail !

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@rickysneaks7424]

This is one of the greatest talk throughs. I wish there were more about other flights

[@GrowlerJams]

I have three, soon to be four voiceovers on the channel.

[@rickysneaks7424]

@Growler Jams Fantastic stuff! This stuff blows my mind. I've loved it since I was a child. It's a passion of mine I can't achieve due to Muscular Dystrophy. So, I fly DCS. Your thought process and the physics of the aircraft all become one. I can't imagine what real life is like. BTW, that looked like a "1 wire"? Hard? Love what you men and women do. Keep us safe and keep us proud.

[@_baller]

The approach to landing kind of reminds me a bowling ball spin into the correct lane to hit a left side pin

[@jmd1327]

Love the blow by blow detailed commentary, it makes us feel even closer to feeling like we’re your virtual wing man. Thank you salut 🫡

[@IgoByaGo]

Your videos are helping me learn how to play DCS. Thank you.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

I've seen videos of landings, etc. And I've heard others talk about what happens during landings. But to see and hear what is happening at the same time is just miles ahead of either of them by themselves. Well done Sir! Please leep 'em coming.

[@lukelaser5397]

So dam cool. True professionals. God bless all of you.

[@jackturner214]

I have to say, this brought back a lot of memories! Actually felt my pulse jump a little bit when you got in the groove. BZ shipmate!

[@stevenbelzer9768]

PAIL - I was a USMC Herk pilot, then NAVY P3 Aircraft Commander at Point Mugu . Also like your Dad an AA 727/767/MD89 Ca - great he could fly with you! I can tell you’re an outstanding instructor pilot , skilled and fun . The voiceover is great and gives naval aviators , potential future students AND civilians a wonderful perspective on what it takes ❤

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@stuartmacgregor3084]

Huge respect to the naval aviators of the US Navy. Great video

[@Gristle111]

That was very cool to see start to finish.. Thanks

[@LionidasL10]

The calm informative voice over really brings this clip to the next level. Might try to replicate this with legacy hornet in DCS later today.

[@jayjaygee3306]

Really appreciate all of your content. I learn something new every time. I grew up in the 80s studying diagrams and reading whatever I could about F-14/15/16/18 etc. I was a military aircraft nerd in the extreme. Life took me down a path that did not include flying, but I'm certain that somewhere in a parallel universe, I'm a retired fighter jock 🙂 Thanks for showing us what it's like to fly navy!

[@BalticSeal]

As always great video. Loved the spin pattern.

[@dsrduff]

Great post, thanks for posting, and thanks for your service.

[@ZeroG_Bandit]

This is quickly becoming the best carrier flight ops channel on KZbin.

[@TheRockerxx69]

Amazing landing at an amazing speed. Those flyers are supa Aces.

[@nokoman85]

Sierra Hotel, Pail. I am amazed at how you keep your situational awareness doing 300 knots. That's what Naval aviation is all about, timing, precession flying, angle of attack. This video was extremely informative. I can only imagine how many future Naval aviators will be recruited by watching your skill and talent.. Fly Navy! And I really hope that your command will clear you to post the T-45 videos!

[@gracegiver29]

I’m hoping to be one of those future Naval Aviators, and I’m watching these videos to learn as much as possible!

[@TheUsmc0802]

Fly Marine! Get your private pilots license and start getting experience. It’s VERY VERY competitive. You need “jet” grades and the luck to have some jet seats open when you graduate API.

[@gedyx]

Excellent work on landing, hey Pail do a video explaining the procedure and safety protocols if the pilot misses the trap on landing 😨🥶!!!

[@warwickkinscher5986]

Hi Pail - keep these voice-overs coming! So much more interesting - and informative - by hearing your commentary. Fabulous!

[@timharrigian6845]

Love your Videos as the younger Brother of a recently retired 4 star USAF General...I may have to embrace the Navy Air Wing. Your videos are some of the BEST on You Tube...Clear, Consistent and very Educational. Thanks so much for the Channel and dare I say at the risk of much abuse from my family. GO Navy...Fly Free Sir.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@viking-norge115]

Great job !... each time , you make my day !... one thousand thanks for taking us with you ... see you soon !... 😊😉

[@d.j.stachniak4441]

Said it with your other vids but just love the narration. So cool to hear your thought process and all. Would love to hear more about using auto throttles and magic carpet and all that. And as always thank you for your service! Respect the hell out of all you guys!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Copy all. Cheers!

[@kiddetroit8403]

God loves USA brother

[@chrisshieff]

These are incredibly good, especially with your voice over. I can tell you have a real knack for instructing too. Thank you so much for making these!

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

You have a cool job 😊

[@MarkB3h]

Loved this narrated landing video. So well done. Your students are lucky to have you as their instructor. Thank you.

[@snorhyveln]

Great show and explained

[@athr_blu]

I was looking forward to this, thanks for explaining the case 1 procedures. Looking forward to more of these (departures, AAR, etc) !

[@AVMamfortas]

Excellent detail. Thank you.

[@arpeggi2999]

Very awesome! Thank you to you and the USN for this video!

[@JohnHansknecht]

I made first steam on that ship (Reactor operator #2 plant initial criticality) back when you were in grade school. I was also reactor operator for CVN-71 sea trials and shock test.

[@johnshields6852]

That is so cool how he flys over the shop then banks around judging the distance and best angle of attack, true heros in my book, my uncle flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam and I idolized him, thank you all who've served and who serve today, I owe you all my freedoms. 🇺🇸

[@michaelditto5469]

This is fantastic. Army combat ground pounder here, and I always day dream about doing this!!!

[@phantomf4747]

The calm, cool and collected narration of the play by play was awesome. SO many times, we have seen traps, been told about traps, but this is the fest recollection I have of a play-by-play narrative. Really interesting visual and narration. Keep 'em coming bro.!

[@FaithFilled1111]

It's about time! Ive been circling my carrier forever!!! I can finally put her down.

[@snowingjimbob]

This is some real quality content right here 🤙. Way better then anything Tom Cruise has put out. Keep up the amazing work! Cheers from North Island 🍻

[@julianolivas5812]

Yep "Better than Tom Cruise"... way better ...😃

[@jonesboy201]

Fascinating, love this 👌

[@donnievinson9478]

What is so amazing to me is you Navy pilots are so calm when about to land on such a short runway. I think you're new videos are great 👍Navy, where men are men. Fly Navy.

[@krockone1475]

And Fly Marines

[@cgriebel1]

I'm sure everyone will agree that this is hands down the best video of this type. The voiceover really enhances the content and the viewer feels the focus and pressure while watching you get this thing back on the boat. Very cool stuff. Great job! Suggestion for next vid: A night run in inclement weather, second waive off, bingo fuel and you guys bring it in like a boss on try #3. Now that would be the cat's ass!

[@GrowlerJams]

You record that flight and I’ll narrate it. Sound good? 😎

[@cgriebel1]

@@GrowlerJams LMAO

[@toddav8s]

Great video Pail. I’m retired USAF and AA Captain. Heart failure. Great to watch. My best friend flew on the Shitty Kitty. See ua

[@alphaquebec]

Too bad the Navys limiting what you can post these voice overs are better than anything anyone elses channels are providing!

[@Bradonkey99]

I mean it makes sense.

[@kCI251]

I'm shocked they let him do any of this, but I enjoy it.

[@slate4687]

With all the UAPs/UFOs zipping around Navy's assets i m not surprised about the censorship

[@ml1754]

I'm stunned this is cleared...the chicoms have class natops and probably at least every type natops except maybe the super hornet but why give them anything...let them kill themselves figuring it out unclassified or not...I guess the "likes" outweigh the risk? Guess I'll bounce over to watch them do carrier ops...oh wait my social score isn't high enough...ski jump or not they've learned all they need from us and the British already I guess...

[@okokok3600]

You should thx god because you can do ..in my country algeria if and soldier tack only picture inside army facility and add it in net he go to jail 😂

[@tlynch8757]

THANK YOU, SIR. GREAT VIDEO. I MISS THE NAVY ALOT, I WAS BACK SEAT QUALED AT VFA-125 DET FALLON, I LOVE THE HORNETS. 28 FLIGHT HOURS. V/R AMS2 TIM

[@jerryf4806]

GREAT….Very old O6 H3 driver flying formation with you….love it👨‍✈️🍻

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@SomeLuckyDevil]

What a great illustration of the awesome teamwork of the Navy. So many moving parts. I could feel my stomach tickle as you swung that nose over the side of the boat! 😎

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@micjam1986]

I wish Farragut could see this.. amazing! Ty for your service

[@DKanon]

These voice-over videos are great ... so much better understanding of what's happening. And it makes me "a little uncomfortable" just watching you taxi on the flight deck. I keep thinking you're going over the edge. Great coordination and discipline between you and the flight deck crew. Thanks for the videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you like them!

[@glennmiller6128]

In my opinion, the scariest part of carrier ops is taxiing on a dark night on a rolling deck. As with the Growler, the Prowler nosewheel was behind the cockpit, so coming up on the scupper with a big turn needing extra power for the roll was extremely uncomfortable. Even more fun was spinning at the bow where there is no scupper! All you could see was the dark water in front of you. On launch, you can feel a good cat shot, see the airspeed, altitude and rotation. On recovery, you had meatball, line up and AOA. Taxiing, it is pure trust of the flight deck directors...and they are very, very good at it!

[@SolidStateH2O]

And the marshallers are watching your TIRES like a hawk!!!

[@brianf5871]

Love these videos.

[@aviate68]

These videos are invaluable for people who want to understand what they're doing in games like DCS. I'm always looking to improve my realism and I just want to say thank you for your service and for doing it for real out there. Awesome stuff.

[@Quigs0121]

Yeah especially when creating some missions

[@loco6924]

What a great video! Thank you for explaining!🖖

[@karinnovak5145]

Thanks again Pail for your voice overs👏. What a perfect way for us laymen to fly with you and learn all the interesting details. So it is easier for us to unterstand what's happening and why😉 and we can enjoy your videos even more🙂.

[@GrowlerJams]

My pleasure!

[@leightonkekuewa4066]

Thanks man this really came in clutch for me I was almost out of fuel.

[@thesteve625]

I find this very interesting, especially you doing the voice over and explaining every detail what you do when landing and taking off your super hornet. I am an avid fan of modern military and love the navy's super hornets. 👌 I know the older hornets have circular intake, while the update one have rectangular intake and calls themselves "super hornets". Much props to you sir! 👏

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@waynegriswold8953]

is it a super hornet or a growler? both? super hornets are also alot bigger than there older brothers, they have another weapon station on the wing and they have more powerfull blowers, as well as a up dated cockpit with all the fancy stuff. also the hard thing to believe that even thought its bigger its radar cross section is a lot smaller than the legacy. have a good day, sir.

[@pbdye1607]

@@waynegriswold8953 The Growler is an electronic warfare attack variant of the Super Hornet, hence it being designated the E/A-18G. They look similar, but the Growler has no nose-mounted gun and a whole lot more wiring and "black box" stuff over the regular Super Hornet for the special functions it performs. Growlers are all two-seaters as well, while Super Hornets have single and dual-seater variants.

[@chickenbites8877]

@@waynegriswold8953 Its a Growler which in turn is bacially a Super Hornet yes :)

[@goodputin4324]

@@GrowlerJams would have preferred Boeing calling the Rhinos as the F/A 19 Wasp

[@MatDockerty]

Thanks again for sharing. It sure is a busy environment.

[@scottharris5714]

Do you make these decisions alone, or are you getting direction from the ship? This voice over is awesome - it is like we are right there with you. Thank you!!

[@GrowlerJams]

All pilot decisions in a visual pattern.

[@tempest957]

superb video and Pilot! Love from the UK

[@lancerjfk3206]

“Pail”. I absolutely love hearing the instructive commentary. I felt like I had my first talk down to “mom”. Brilliant absolutely brilliant. I think you make a terrific IP ;-) Please keep em coming; The commentary on your sorties.

[@SKYWalkersSG]

I am amazed your Military allows such videos, where I come from, everything is Secret when it comes to military matters.

[@tacoenvy]

Awesome man keep these going!!👏👏

[@57113]

Thanks for these videos, you explain everything So well and take the audience with you. I watch these after rehearsals, having a quick snack and the warming up reading to perform at night. Your manner and voice is calming. Never thought your video's would calm s senior ballerinas jitters just before performing did you? Thanks again . From Britain 🇬🇧 👌

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@michaelpass2176]

Happy new year Pail!

[@ainsleystones4600]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@donfrank4429]

you stay safe flying, always check and recheck things, that is one thing i learned in the fire service, it is a dangerous job, not a office job!!!

[@digitalsiler]

love the shoulder patch! ❤

[@Michael.McShane]

Ok, I know that there are cool jobs and until I watched this video, I thought some of the jobs I had were cool too. Wrong, my jobs all sucked and this job ranks up there as the coolest. Dude, thank you for your sacrifice and bravery. I know I speak for everyone when I say, you rock. Keep it coming and stay safe.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers, Mike. Thanks for watching.

[@RV4aviator]

Awesome ...! Thanks for this view into a Naval Aviators Job... Glamorous, but each day you risk your life. Thanks to you all... Cheers..!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prigs750]

Great video. Thanks for the ridealong. Fly Navy. RVAH9 Hoot Owls. HHMF

[@kenclarke8430]

I served on the USS Forrestal Med Cruises 74 and 75. An ADJ2 in HS-3. Looking through my stuff I found an old un-used CAG 17 patch from the boat. The patch is triangular. Fly NAVY!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@USS_LSM-362]

Very informative especially on deck.

[@groundpounder0541]

Thanks to DCS I could understand everything that was going on 😀

[@merlesmith6794]

Ground ops looks almost as terrifying as the last 500’ of the approach. Kudos brother🫡

[@tj323i]

This is awesome. Next time I land a fighter onto an aircraft carrier I will keep this in mind. :p

[@anitapraass5136]

I would love to fly in one of these planes. Awesome cockpit view.

[@donmunro144]

That was so cool. Thank you for ride along.

[@MichaelSlattery-sh8vl]

Outstanding Landing, PAIL!💯😉😁

[@rossb2006]

The narration is cracking, thankyou!