Check out the Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ F/A-18C Hornet: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/planes/hornet/ < Code: "GSF18" for 10% off. INSTRUCTIONS TO GET 50% FOR NEW BUYERS... 1. Launch DCS (game NOT website)(so download it first, its free) www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/ 2. Wait 5 Secs 3. Pop-up screen appears 4. Browse and select F-16/F-18 (for example) 5. Proceed 6. This launches you into the DCS Website - logged in AND at the checkout page 7. To add the extra discount type in GSF16 or GSF18 for the additional 10% off. (discount total should now be 60% for first time buyers)
@firebald2915 Жыл бұрын
Hey, GS ? Was that the Mission Impossible intro song @4:30 as the plane came out of the sun ? Great for dramatic effect ! Well done, sir.
@davidca96 Жыл бұрын
The Canuck fake canopy is hilariously awesome, the Canadians used such a simple but effective camo that in a dogfight might confuse the opponent for that split second to turn the tables.
@bruteslayer3647 Жыл бұрын
@David Smith it was on the demo hornet for Canada's big old 150 anniversary. Seen it fly in person, definitely the best paint I've seen on any aircraft imo
@k.dickie8972 Жыл бұрын
The bright red paint on the top kind of messes with the concept though. :)
@adamtheninjasmith2985 Жыл бұрын
I never noticed it before and I can see how easily it could work. It's devious and I like it lol 👍
@tyreekmurillo4524 Жыл бұрын
it literally looks like a winged mountie
@c.shannon3914 Жыл бұрын
@@davidsmith8997 the NORAD livery CF18 is really cool looking too, if you haven't seen it check it out. There is videos posted of it from the Mach loop
@timsullivan4566 Жыл бұрын
"I am in a Canadian Hornet - so I should be apologizing every time I kill him." 😆😆😆
@bruteslayer3647 Жыл бұрын
Just imagining a flanker flying in Canadian airspace and hearing that "out for a rip are ya bud?" Over the radio and then getting slammed by a missile
@GrowlingSidewinder Жыл бұрын
This made me lol, great comment
@westwindsailer Жыл бұрын
Great song , classic summer at the lake in the sauna party list.
@madalinradion Жыл бұрын
What does rip mean, trip ? Fart rip ?
@bruteslayer3647 Жыл бұрын
@@madalinradion "going for a rip" usually means going for a drive, usually with some speeding involved
@AL-31 Жыл бұрын
Unlikely as Canada couldn’t even take out some hot air balloons over its North. Had to call on American F-22s to take out a balloon in their own airspace. Pathetic
@keithcrusader Жыл бұрын
As a Canadian this video was perfect. I love that bright red hornet since i saw it fly and your little accent was hilarious lol
@xwedel Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Canadian, I enjoyed that, too 😅
@CJFreeza Жыл бұрын
As another fellow Canadian, I agree that was awesome.
@realitysux_0128 Жыл бұрын
As a fellow non-Canadian, I too enjoyed that!!!😂😂
@yowie0889 Жыл бұрын
@@CJFreeza According to a documentary film I saw you're supposed to say "You guys are d!cks. Release Terrance & Phillip or we'll give you something to cry aboot!"
@themeach011 Жыл бұрын
As another Canadian I concur. Not sure if that accent was canadian or off Fargo. Hey Margie? Don't ya know
@MalwareVT Жыл бұрын
As a Canadian, that "Out for a rip are ya bud?" made me laugh, instantly reminded me of B Richmond, just too good!
@gt7984 Жыл бұрын
GS pumping out content like there is no tomorrow. Love it :)
@nathaniellazo5912 Жыл бұрын
Always love some GS content!!
@timsullivan4566 Жыл бұрын
NEWSCASTER : "NASA again confirms that tomorrow's asteroid strike likely an extinction event!" G.S. (thinking) : "Hmm... I'd better get to that Piper Cub v Flanker video asap!"
@MississippiKid96 Жыл бұрын
And it’s 5 rounds of fighting ❤
@AhHereWeGo Жыл бұрын
“He lost his nose cone but he’s still flying pretty good” “Flying pretty good”=like a rock, apparently
@vantaaax Жыл бұрын
I mean the flanker did just get slammed by a 9x
@Leonardo-wn2fp Жыл бұрын
He also had his vertical rudders missing. That's why he was wobbling around like crazy and could not get his control back.
@AhHereWeGo Жыл бұрын
@@Leonardo-wn2fp Vertical stabilizers, rudders are on those
@cptyyz_aviationcar-lover3355 Жыл бұрын
Hey there bud, that flying, that livery, and that accent warmed my heart today! Thanks for making my day GS!!!
@GrowlingSidewinder Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, much love
@arctictiger8690 Жыл бұрын
I love it, Blink! The Flanker coming out of the sun was scary how he just appeared there
@SpenceT90 Жыл бұрын
"He doesn't look like he's doing too great, but he's still flying.. So i'm gonna have to help him out with that".. That's some good Canadian hospitality right there lol
@daleowen2606 Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, my favorite fighter jet was the F18. To this day it is still my favorite 4th gen. It looks amazing and that screeching sound is just incredible
@TippyHippy Жыл бұрын
I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.
@bruhzy2139 Жыл бұрын
@@TippyHippy thank you for this info.
@Dimension2010 Жыл бұрын
@@TippyHippy Then you hammered the slammed hamster.
@HeebieGenie Жыл бұрын
As a Canadian I love the RCAF livery! And the Hornet as well, great video.
@config2543 Жыл бұрын
@4:34. ❤️ the sound effect when the flanker came out the sun. Horrifying! 😂
@ltjjenkins Жыл бұрын
Props to GS for his awesome commentary.
@phvisser13 Жыл бұрын
Especially @6:34 "Oh I think I see a missile, yep!" Plane explodes. Another GS classic!
@motorcycleman6898 Жыл бұрын
GS is wonderful to listen to - comments are either intelligent, kind or amusing.
@kellyturner920 Жыл бұрын
Canadian Flyers after the fight: Alright boys, let's keep this classy, let's line it up.
@americashypeman Жыл бұрын
"I am in a Canadian Hornet, I should be apologizing every time I kill him." SAVAGE
@terminusarms113 Жыл бұрын
Dude the beat dropping as the Hornet screams past is the most epic and tasteful thing I've seen in my life
@bendoucet4508 Жыл бұрын
I've put my hand on this exact hornet. One in one in the world, and its the Canada 150 anniversary in 2017. It was the demo that wnt all across Canada. You have no idea how cool it was to watch this vedio. Keep up the great work!
@matthewjohnson6938 Жыл бұрын
Something I never see mentioned - the music on this channel straight up bangs. Loving the vids GS - keep it up.
@mustang5132 Жыл бұрын
Know what the songs are?
@daniellenner813 Жыл бұрын
Btw, never change your intro GS, its perfect
@Ghoster311 Жыл бұрын
If only some country had bought the land based version of the Hornet that would have weighed thousands of pounds less and had the 1+ thrust to weight ratio. What a beast that would have been.
@TheAmbex10 ай бұрын
My understanding is the naval variant was chosen as it was more likely to survive landings on rough runways up north.
@speed150mph Жыл бұрын
4:10 i can fully appreciate the faux canopy in that moment. I can totally see how at a first glance you might think that the jet is facing the other way.
@ghoti221 Жыл бұрын
Love that Canada 150 camo
@whalehands Жыл бұрын
That 3rd round missile was personal. Then the 4th round gun kill was definitely personal.
@welltell. Жыл бұрын
As a Canadian fighter pilot once said to a Russian Jet that crossed the boarder... "Sorry rushky, but you better hurry up eh, and take your time going home bouy... and have a nice 40 ouncer of vodka when you get home bud."
@amorosogombe9650 Жыл бұрын
Seeing GS flying the hornet aggressively and with resolve has given me a better appreciation for how dangerous this plane is.
@dystopianlucidity4448 Жыл бұрын
Hard working Canuck on display here! Thanks for all the hard work for us bud! Much love!
@MrKydaman Жыл бұрын
The Canadian accent was accurate and funny. Well done there bud. 😄
@untitledsongs7577 Жыл бұрын
Love the Fa-18 red color!
@LCAviator26 Жыл бұрын
It’s awesome watching you demonstrate what my favorite jet can do in close in combat. To my knowledge, the only two confirmed air to air kills for the Hornet were both BVR in Desert Storm.
@enochlearns6132 Жыл бұрын
Just what I needed at the end of a tough day. Those where great fights. When the time comes, I plan to start with the F-18c. Keep the content coming, I really enjoy watching and learning. Looking forward to the next one already.
@甘いお茶漬け Жыл бұрын
The F/A-18C is the best module to start with bc it’s multi role. You can practice dogfights, intercepts, close air support & more
@nathanrawling4353 Жыл бұрын
Love how the fly by cam of the f18 makes it sound like a tie fighter
@maximmak1991 Жыл бұрын
The visual signature of this CF-18C is really high… but it is a very beautiful livery
@samuelcarner8987 Жыл бұрын
I work on MCAS Miramar and I’ve been around the CF-18s. When they are in town. They are so funny and their birds are old as hell!
@emilieeverywhere Жыл бұрын
'Nade (CaNadeian) here. More have that accent than we admit. Also you owe me, I spit food everywhere when I heard "Out for a rip are ya bud?", Come out YOUR gob. Legit lost it. 🤣
@avramnovorra Жыл бұрын
Every time there's a Hornet in the dogfight i look forward to that F404 howl, and god this one has it in spades, well done airmanship too!
@ege5804 Жыл бұрын
Dude your upload pace is incredible despite the detail and quality of your videos. And i was just about to eat PLUS this is my favorite match up. Chef's kiss.
@GrowlingSidewinder Жыл бұрын
thanks very much, working hard, but worth it with subs like yourself watching them. Much Love.
@ege5804 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowlingSidewinder There is a reason why this is the best DCS channel on KZbin. Well deserved, man. Cheers.
@jamezzz0035 Жыл бұрын
Su-27 Flanker: *"I want to understand the enemy..."*
@Thhumper Жыл бұрын
Love the paint job on the CF-188 and the false canopy. Love some of these Canadian Hornet videos.
@robbabcock_ Жыл бұрын
What an outrageously fun channel!
@RagsHSC-7 Жыл бұрын
As usual, an excellent demo & Love, the Canada paint scheme. 😎👊
@fruitygranulizer540 Жыл бұрын
the first fight just shows how important the merge is and how, as GS says, merging/lead turning is a skill in it of itself
@Lilililincy Жыл бұрын
yeah,and its also the main spirit in ACM battles👍
@1crystal175 Жыл бұрын
Bro I love that youre pushing codes and dcs for the new players!! Love daily content ❤❤
@Daddy_Airplanes Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, my guy! I was getting worried the hornet was not good anymore with all the viper and f15 bvr stuff... happy to see she wins the slow fights, if you can ever get there 😂
@captainicelander3898 Жыл бұрын
Love Love Love! More of this thank you. Awsome sound effects u put in brother. Happy easter friends.
@moarlulz3791 Жыл бұрын
The sound of Hornet's engines is some Star Wars-like shit. Love it.
@tonyroberts4807 Жыл бұрын
No doot aboot it that's a beauty of a hornet! Sadly, I couldn't get to local airshow that year and didn't get to see it.
@sharkk127 Жыл бұрын
The more I look at the hornet the more I realize its basically an enlarged f5e
@3081s1k Жыл бұрын
Gotta love that Hornet engine wail in a flyby
@Ray33416 Жыл бұрын
a thing of beauty for sure! Saw the hornets in an airshow last year and man it sounds incredible
@deep-fry Жыл бұрын
It reminds me of the sound of an angry Tie Fighter 😆
@3081s1k Жыл бұрын
@@deep-fry IT DOES!!
@jasonmatson7861 Жыл бұрын
That paint job makes me think there should be an Eddie Van Halen tribute design.
@-fulcrumer Жыл бұрын
That Hornet camo is really beautiful ! good fight tho
@bitkarek Жыл бұрын
camo :D
@avroarchitect1793 Жыл бұрын
the 150 paintjob was pretty wasn't it? I'm hoping the RCAF 100th birthday Paintjob is even better.
@-fulcrumer Жыл бұрын
@@avroarchitect1793 yeah he was hella beatiful and 1 year to wait for the camo of the 100th birthday of RCAF
@brianloomis9351 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy the multiple engagement videos. We get to watch you adapt your approach to your opponent.
@packrat-y7j Жыл бұрын
Facts: When I was young and training for Ice Hockey, my coach absolutely had that accent. ;)
@zoots15 Жыл бұрын
Love the Hornet. Especially this beauty in RCAF livery. Thanks GS
@seankyer3040 Жыл бұрын
I’d be interested to see mirror matches. F18 v F18 for example. Not sure if that’s interesting for anyone else.
@blaringrocket2385 Жыл бұрын
i was just thinking that
@Southern303Native Жыл бұрын
We all know your gun use at the end of round 4 was your FAFO statememt after what happened in round 3. Loved it!
@Mcbain82 Жыл бұрын
Picturing a Flanker pilot panicking when he hears "Out for a rip are ya bud?" Boom. "Sorry eh?"
@SeaWasp Жыл бұрын
Love the Canadian livery. Saw a very similar one in either Cold Lake or Comox. Super cool!
@atomf9143 Жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider doing more videos flying/fighting the F-35, either BVR or dogfighting,?
@tigerpjm Жыл бұрын
Loving your work in the second-hand Hornet bought from the dodgy used fighter salesman with an Australian accent.
@Lee-sti8wrx Жыл бұрын
Cheers for doing a Hornet man, would love to see more. Wouldn't mind seeing one in the super Hornet if you can man. Love F/A18's, they look sick and would like to know more about how they manoeuvre. Would be great to see a video on you explaining the moves and techniques of it. Cheers dude, loved the vid.
@IRLFlightSim Жыл бұрын
Man the hornet is so aggressive with the high AOA pulls the high off bore sight 9xs then that nose attitude is nuts all round it’s an insane fighter
@Ares_Cinematics Жыл бұрын
Just as I was looking for a new GS video to watch.
@Kevin-sg5xc Жыл бұрын
Dude you are killing it with the videos my man, keep it up. I prefer these longer videos as well.
@caseycodes Жыл бұрын
Great vid as always. The new music is sooooooo good
@extrabingo10 Жыл бұрын
Really loving these HOBS fights as opposed to the guns-only dogfights. Keep up the good work!
@e_riffs Жыл бұрын
Ngl I’ve heard one of the thickest Canadian accents in Winnipeg and it took me by surprise for a sec. Dude was a pleasure to be around all day lol
@4orkful Жыл бұрын
A pros and cons video series of each aircraft would really be awesome to see. I like learning about the strengths and weaknesses.
@sidtedtilley Жыл бұрын
"Hoots mon, there's a moose loose, a-boot this hoose". It's a Scottish song, sung with a scottish accent by Lord Rockinghams X1. I always thought Canadians sounded like Neil Young!! :))
@sanderl8034 Жыл бұрын
Amazing content Blink! Props to other pilot for that sun manoeuvre!
@shwitzcheese5143 Жыл бұрын
Kills the bandit: sorry about that bud, grab a double double from tummies eh?
@crimeon1782 Жыл бұрын
The bottom of the F-18 looks like the top of a standard F-18 😂
@Viking_Kong Жыл бұрын
Great video! I totally dig the new outro music!
@steve390gold Жыл бұрын
That last scene you cut the high tension lines with your F18! LoL!!!
@brandonproctor3639 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always my friend! My head tracker is otw and I’m so excited to have my peripherals. I feel like it’s going to be a game changer for me.
@anemazoso Жыл бұрын
That second to last kill. That thing deff was no longer flying.
@Ozasuke Жыл бұрын
Bitchin' Betty's like "Oh, soary, but ehm... that ground is getting a little close, eh?"
@BrinnerDang Жыл бұрын
That Canadian Hornet is the prettiest thing in the air next to Molly Carlson. (Double Shout Oout :)
@rvanleersum Жыл бұрын
You're spoiling me with the recent surge of CF188 content.
@sokratisbairaktaris6345 Жыл бұрын
THE BEST THING ON KZbin BY FAR!!!!!!!❤🙏
@squidgy1663 Жыл бұрын
Love all the recent love to the rcaf lmao
@jamesd4013 Жыл бұрын
Round 4: "Oh...Gosh Gee Golly, SOURY der bud"
@samgau2 Жыл бұрын
As for anyone first plane. F18 is the most multirole plane in DCs. It the only plane that can do everything good.
@viper29ca Жыл бұрын
If only we actually had the 9X to use on our Canadian hornets!
@Joseph-Colin-EXP Жыл бұрын
THAT PAINT!
@wolfecanada6726 Жыл бұрын
The Canada 150 Demo Team colour scheme
@rayjay5836 Жыл бұрын
2018 was better imo.
@imdoobie80 Жыл бұрын
always enjoy watching you fly buddy. that Flanker sure got you good on round 3. I have a Dogfight idea for you. F-4 Phantom vs Mig-29 Fulcrum.
@rmp5s Жыл бұрын
The Canadian accents...roooooofl...friggin hilarious. 😂
@rayjay5836 Жыл бұрын
Yeah and like no talks like that.
@zymuralchemy Жыл бұрын
@@rayjay5836 Rural Ontario and Nova Scotia, as well as BC interior accents come pretty friggin' close sometimes. I've heard some wild vowel sounds in all those areas.
@MikeBabsBC Жыл бұрын
That Canadian livery gets a watch, like and comment from me, every time!
@craigbringman7967 Жыл бұрын
Gs went full Canadian mode today. 😂😂😂
@VIDS2013 Жыл бұрын
"I'm in a Canadian Hornet, so I should be apologizing every time I kill him." 😂😂😂
@DDayJayke Жыл бұрын
I was just watching the Hornet vs Fulcrum vid, and came to see what all the ruckus was about. Zooweemama! This was intense GS! I had to change my shirt I was sweating so much.
@JayzsMr Жыл бұрын
For me as a European, Canadians seem like still sane Americans . Almost all the guys I follow on KZbin in the English language are Canadians for some reason
@GrowlingSidewinder Жыл бұрын
thats certainly a strange coincidence
@mcribisback7105 Жыл бұрын
As an American, some are more sane than others
@jeffpribyl6488 Жыл бұрын
As a proud Canadian vet and a maritime I will confess to an accent usually after many cold beverages 🍺🇨🇦🍺 your version needs work👍🍻
@GrowlingSidewinder Жыл бұрын
Ahah fair enough brother. I’ll work on it.
@zymuralchemy Жыл бұрын
@@GrowlingSidewinder Another Maritimer here --don't get *too* authentic. The stream-of-profanity that is the natural call of an excited East coaster would demonitise the entire channel.
@troyl5498 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, GS, in Round 4 you were _very_ helpful 😊 .
@shout_2000 Жыл бұрын
that new jam is bang on for making me want to put 4 grand down on a hotas and all the aircrafts in DCS. Gotdam!
@edwardking186 Жыл бұрын
"It's not the plane, it's the pilot." - Rooster
@Iwoodlikethat Жыл бұрын
I love seeing the Hornet win and when better when it's a Canadian one :)
@rhys.ladouceur4107 Жыл бұрын
This video is the reason I sleep good at night. - From BC, Canada
@mostafaemad8448 Жыл бұрын
Bro is either drunk or in super good mood luv u anyway ❤