Carrier Landing Clinic: Textbook Trap

[@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.

[@stuartmacgregor3084]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@dobermanpac1064]

👍👍💯🇺🇸 My father served from 1942-46, RIP, your videos help keep his memory alive.

[@GrowlerJams]

👍🏼

[@ZeroG_Bandit]

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

[@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

[@viking-norge115]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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 🫡

[@athr_blu]

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

[@warwickkinscher5986]

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

[@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!

[@Ricom69]

Grower, I am a DCS F-18 sim pilot, your commentating and perspective makes flying my sim so much more enjoyable. My new bucket list is to fly sim wing man with ya!

[@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

[@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.

[@runwillrobinson]

I can see why they have you teaching these days. You communicate very well. Thanks.

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that!

[@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!

[@scotty2307]

Grape checking in. USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) 1980-1983. I still have dreams of being back on the flight Deck, and loving it. Fantastic content here.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@scotty2307]

@@GrowlerJams Ynd you as well. I enjoyed it very much. Even the occasional "OH Shit!" Moments.

[@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!

[@pietjordan1998]

I learn the basic case 1 in DCS World and it is amazing to see a real landing now. Now can i compared my case 1 with a real life case 1 landing. I salute for 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

[@TDK_40]

Bro…this was as good as the lady that voice overs the people that cook, it’s soothing but just enough to engage us in every step you take to land. 11/10

[@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.!

[@francisschweitzer8431]

ABSOLUTE TRUST in the YELLOW SHIRTS!! I was a Recovery Team Lead in the USAF… working 135’s. And A-10’s. I was good at my job. I was the only one in the Squadron that knew how to marshal Helicopters and that came in handy when 2 Army Hueys had a weather divert to our base. They thought that was cool… AF knowing ground move on a chopper…. They let me play with there NODS

[@aodhhanswtor7252]

Trust the yellow shirts, but party with the purple shirts.

[@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!

[@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.

[@HolyGuacamole311]

You make it look easy, sir. Thank you for your service, and your wonderful videos.

[@MarkB3h]

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

[@axiis1301]

This is I think the only time I've seen an example of someone spinning it, thank you for showing it. I've wanted to know how to do it in sims and while I've read how it's done on paper, I've never actually seen it done.

[@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. 🇺🇸

[@jpdunamislodge]

When I got my King Air 350 Type I had a Navy King Air Instructor out of Corpus as my Sim Partner. I could not of had a better guy to fly with. The Sim Instructors threw every malfunction in the book at us 🤣 to see if they could screw us up. We held on to it each and every time and always got it back on the ground. I would up getting my Type with a Single Pilot Endorsement and my ATP on that check ride. Pretty proud of being able to pull that off. Having a great FO in the right seat made all of the difference for the both of us. God bless you brother for sharing all of this with us. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 bringing back a ton of good memories for me.

[@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

[@nkhmd]

Your matter-of-fact demeanor and respect/intimacy with the listener makes your podcast a unique treat. Thank you for your service, sir. Respect!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@ut000bs]

Thank you so much for showing me such a wonderful view of something I witnessed countless times from the other end. You have made a most awesome channel. I noticed your helmet and wanted to mention I was crew aboard VAQ-132 in CAG-17 aboard Saratoga in Desert Storm. The only time I ever saw one helo ready on deck and an E-2 in the hangar bay with a missing engine. Every other aircraft aboard was off in Iraq messing stuff up. They used to call me AT1 and I salute and thank you for what you do.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers and thank you for your service.

[@crashburn3292]

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

[@Kplawy]

Judging this from a commercial pilot's POV; This is mind-boggling! How you just go from 350 to 250kt, gear down in a 45° turn, looking outside ... Shit! You guys got the coolest job in the whole of aviation. Wish I could have been part of the illustrious fighter pilot community, but I'll settle for commercial. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it! Happy landings as an instructor!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@james3282]

Thank you for your service 😎🇨🇦🇺🇲🙏

[@Synoopy2]

These over the shoulder shots are fantastic - I especially love the narration, i think this is the first video I have seen where this was done this way.

[@arpeggi2999]

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

[@EasternTriad]

These explanations are amazing!! I’ve been watching videos of carrier landings for years, but never have I come across one that contained as much information about what is involved in making those landings than this one.

[@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 ...😃

[@donjackson8357]

Glad I found this channel. It sparks a lot of memories, as a plane captain in RVAH-5 (Heavy 5) and VA-66 A-7's aboard U.S.S. Ranger, INDY and IKE. I truly miss the grind!!!

[@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.

[@georgeyoung1810]

Thanks for the voiceover!!! I was ship’s company on a carrier for 5 yrs in the 80’s and this stuff still amazes me

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@BalticSeal]

As always great video. Loved the spin pattern.

[@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.

[@credence7777777]

thanks for the voiceover - the added info, and the sheer scope of what you need to know, is fascinating.

[@standish1michigan]

Another classic! Again, excellent play-by-play narration. Tony Romo has nothing on you. Best landing video ever.

[@bryanb3778]

Really cracks me up how you refer to the carrier as mom. It’s funny but so true, she is safety, so coming home to mom means you’re safe.

[@KnawedOne]

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

[@DonRucker-yl7px]

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

[@benhudman7911]

This was probably the most professional and humble illustration of a supreme badass and knows it pilot.

[@douglasparker5382]

I'm in training to become (without any military background but being a private pilot) a docent at the Midway in San Diego and I find your videos to be very helpful in getting a feel for carrier ops. Thanks for creating them.

[@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.

[@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

[@ArizonaAirspace]

I can just picture the stress level rising when you are flying this pattern in the winter with heavy snow, turbulence and rough seas with the mother riding up and down, at night.

[@spoondeep]

I can see why they selected Pail to be a flight instructor. I've been enjoying the videos over the last months, but watching them again with the commentary, it's much more engaging. Makes it very obvious just how much is happening in real-time and how much processing the pilots' brains are managing. Pail, you make it look easy, but when you hear the non-stop commentary, it's a whole new dimension of complexity going on. Safe travels and blue skies.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@TheStowAway594]

I can't even imagine hanging over the edge of the ship like that when taxiing, it makes me queezy just watching it. You must have a lot of trust in those yellow shirts! Great video thank you for sharing, and huge thanks for your service!

[@peteschiavoni]

I lost internet and missed the live feed. I love these voice overs!! Thanks for doing them Pail!! Fly Navy!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@davidwolf226]

That's a great piece of narration in describing your approach, trap, and following the directors to your eventual parking slot.

[@Jeff_The_Weatherman]

Of all the in-flight Navy carrier videos on KZbin, yours is the best! I really enjoy the commentary ones because it gives us a education on what is involved in launching, refueling, and trapping.

[@thomaskolb8785]

This is seriously impressing! The precise control of the aircraft in such tight maneuvers and tiny spaces is amazing. I hope people appreciate how difficult this is, especially in foul weather and at night. Thank you very much for the video!

[@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!

[@Mark-ww9sb]

Absolutely incredible. Such a level of skill combined with incredible technology. Thanks for posting and giving us a small taste.

[@MGB-learning]

My dad served on the USS Forrestal during the Vietnam war. Very cool video. Thank you

[@THEFORGOTTENGRACE]

Thank You Growler Jams, you make my day more beautiful. All the best from Switzerland.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

This old Army guy loves these carrier videos. If I had known 54 years ago what I know now I would have gone Navy and begged for flight school!

[@leroymorris6036]

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

[@kcpilot63]

First, thank you for your service! I thoroughly enjoy the channel and I your voice overs have really added a nice addition to your videos

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you. I appreciate your support.

[@herbh9348]

Excellent narrative while letting us fly along for spectacular views most of us unfortunately will never get to experience in an F18, thanks for bring us in the cockpit Growler...very cool.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@kosys5338]

I found the most interesting part of that was the end when he was taxiing, his nose gear must of almost been riding along that rail and he can't see it. I can see how that can be just a little un-nerving. Awesome video, the narration was a great touch. 8:31.

[@benmichelson6387]

Thanks so much. I was a backseater in an F4 wso in the Air Force and I flew with a Navy exchange pilot. It was always a thrill landing on concrete he flew the ball all the time!

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@texasflood69]

Love hearing your thoughts as you perform one of the most difficult tasks in the military. Well done.

[@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.

[@guyfranks4354]

Pail, WOW! thanks for the voice over. I finally learned what a "CASE 1 Recovery" is. Thanks again. FLY NAVY!

[@geoffreyhoddy2888]

Just love what you do , born to early to be a pilot. Keep safe all of you 👍 Thankyou for your service to the world, cheers Geoff from Australia 🇦🇺😀🍺❤️

[@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!

[@gregoryarcher4158]

Love it . I’ve never seen what happens after you guys land it’s still a ongoing scary thing to park ur jet looking at ur nose over the ship 1 false move and ur in the ocean. You have me soooo hyped up listening to u as u maneuver that jet into position WOW !!! Awesome I’ve got 2 beers for you thank you

[@Haniel93]

Came for the landing, was even more impressed by the narrow taxiing. Thanks for sharing

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks for watching.

[@Pa168777]

First, Thank you for you're service! Dude, absolutely, hands down, the coolest thing you could have filmed! To get to do that everyday during enlistment is very special indeed. Stay safe and keep the vids coming!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

This is really an excellent narration and precise flying . The horizon as banking reference is a demonstration of the smooth touch on your part.. Including the narration presents a complete understanding that is spot on.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers, PB. Always great to hear from you.

[@ZackaryPeterson-r1d]

Huge respect to the naval aviators of the US Navy. Great video. This is quickly becoming the best carrier flight ops channel on KZbin..

[@fredsalfa]

That was really great to hear what’s going on instead of just watching the vision which is good in itself but with a voiceover it’s another dimension

[@music4dages]

These videos actually seem to reduce my bp. Nice voice over. You are sort of like the Mr. Rogers of flight operations. Very calm voice and very informative. Well done.

[@GrowlerJams]

Won’t you be my neighbor?

[@music4dages]

@@GrowlerJams The biggest mistake I made in my life was not serving in the military. My dad didn't encourage it partly because of the horrors he witnessed piloting a B-17. Regardless, I am envious of the men who share a brotherhood that none of us civilians can even come close to understanding. Thanks for your videos. They are what make KZbin worthwhile.

[@music4dages]

I had forgotten that I already watched this until I saw my comment from a year ago. But watching this again made me wonder if you’ve ever uploaded any videos of landing on pitching decks. When I watched the PBS series “Carrier” they had an episode where the fliers were practicing landing on a pitching deck. How do you even practice for something like that?

[@jpturner171]

Semper Fi brother! Great detail with explaining! FLY NAVY! USNA ‘79

[@macedk]

The voice over is a game changer. thank you :) I bet a bunch of us sim pilots have your ears glued :)

[@FD1CE]

What a great journey. You're the best tour leader ^^ It's crystal clear why you're a GREAT instructor. It took me a while in DCS to realize nose gears are a bit behind the pilot. So now I can manage my panic when parking beside the deck wall :)