Flying The F/A-18 Super Hornet - USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Courtesy: U.S. Navy video by Lt. Ian Schmidt/Released
DEPLOYMENT (Jan-July 2011) A look into sorties flown in an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 during a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 were on a deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
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[@Ironsvillage]

must be incredibly amazing to fly one of those. i've never been a fan of military and war, but seeing this always gives me goosebumps

[@kirkjamestkirk]

@shadowblade145 It's the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System : it incorporates a visor-projected Head-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and sensors to the target. it allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot

[@thaStorMaj]

thanks for your kind words.

[@gman4eva9]

You first have to be a Naval officer. There are 3 ways to do this. Graduate from the Naval Academy, do Naval ROTC at any associated university, or after you graduate go through OCS. You can look all of them up. You then get to put down your preference on what you want to do. If you have the qualification AND they Navy has the need, you can get selected for pilot training. If you pass all the courses and test you will get your wings, and get to choose plane preference based on your performance

[@MutteringUrchin]

So bloody beautiful. Masterful engineering. These are the types of things that should be shown to young boys to encourage them to learn maths, physics, etc.

[@SVNinkasi]

I totally understand James May's fuzzy feeling when watching this aircraft flying so close to the water!

[@jollyroger6135]

I wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was a kid, it wasn't until I got older that I realized how hard it is to be one. You have to be perfect in every area and a bit lucky. The average person's chance of becoming a fighter pilot are about equivalent to playing on a professional sports team.

[@peetrickjojo]

it's great to see such footage in really clear quality. can't seem to find another one like this, great job

[@insipidcynic]

once all the maintenance kinks and tests are completed on both the f-35 and f-22 models expenses and trouble will work their way down, both are amazing aircraft so lets try to appreciate their capabilities and what they contribute to the us military

[@ElephantKiller23]

awesome... my eternal respect to pilots

[@madkillerabdo]

wait a second....wait a second! An Air Carrier, Pilot checking systems, 2 Jets, in the sea....and above the clouds.....AND landing! Hell Yeah BF3!

[@insipidcynic]

yes definitely both the osprey and globemaster are excellent supply aircraft, but the reason why canada wants aircraft like the F-35 is because they can provide ground AND air support in offensives, and if you are going to move in troops via air with those two aircraft, you MUST have air dominance as well as having a tally on all SAM sites, and the F-35, unlike the F-18, is specifically designed for both purposes, with special avionics that identify SAM sites no problem and display them on HUDs.

[@MrDeath5300]

I think the F18F and F14D together would be one of the best couples in the U.S. Navy, as seen in the JollyRogers and many other squads

[@pierdolec2001]

nothing will never look like F-14D tomcat pure flying badass violence

[@TravAkira]

@ 2:01, I thought he was goin' in the drink with that quick left roll.

[@empacae]

All right all right... slight typo. But the Osprey is more indicative to what Canada needs. Get material and troops to hotspots quickly. Globemasters for setting up Infastructure quickly, and make no mistake, Canada will have those 35's, mainly because we were in for a penny and now we're in for the pound (or 18B bucks). But in cost in cost effectiveness, we couldn't have all these platforms. Something had to give, and now we have fighters we don't NEED.

[@CTJoyce]

@TheEpiphoneSG Endspeed for a Rhino cat shot is about 150kts. Approach speed is about 140kts

[@s0meguy0001]

of course it's freaking dangerous, duh! no one said it was easy. but what a job to have... serving your country and flying those amazing planes. that's why they do it. the danger, the duty, and the thrill. when people say it's cool they mean that these guys deserve the most respect. they are an elite, and do a dangerous job that is crucial to our country's defense ... and they do it so well.

[@Marveh]

lol @ 1:37 the tail stabilizers (probably the wrong word) make the pilots helmet look like some comic book villain or something xD

[@insipidcynic]

^^...(by saying all branches of the service and air forces i mean all applicable branches of the service btw) into the 5th ten fighter program, and although it is still in its beginning stages having experience as a military with these type of aircraft will benefit once new versions come out and maintenance and unit costs are able to be lowered. although it may seem a waste now, just remember that the F-35 is still in testing phase and many great aircraft had 'growing problems' in their early...

[@compdude100]

WOW! Amazing takeoff!!!! Now I really wanna be a fighter pilot for the US Navy!

[@JayAyeWhy]

Finally no stupid music. go navy. go MARINES!

[@ZacksEyewear]

i was scuba diving in a moutain lake one time Bead Lake Newport Washington F-14 F-16 ? was flying low flying to the contour of the land he comes in low to the lake tips his wings at us waves and never misses a beat no joke really happend you can see the guy in the cock THAT was the coolest thing i saw had to go to a Air Show at Fairchild Air Force Base the following month made me think what i was doing scuba diving was nothing and just a second ago i was having a rush with that

[@rampage335]

Your best bet would be in the USAF (what im currently working towards) You need a bachelors degree in anything then apply to the Officer training school after that you apply for the Undergraduate pilot school (55weeks long)

[@fable2omg]

@Mauricione07 seems like a helmet mounted sight, for the video record on the helmet, probably the same camera they use on the ground..

[@TravAkira]

Wish there was more sound, but GORGEOUS footage. Nice post

[@matthewb391]

Excellent vid! Some of the best I've ever seen

[@dawson4545]

Thats right peeps contrary to popular belief you dont hear music playing in the back ground like every other flight video here on you tube :)

[@NGTFEAR]

Put AC/DC Thunderstruck as background song and lower the volume of this video. A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

[@scamper246]

@weirdguy564 No. It's the same as Army and Marine troops needing air support from the Air Force. We're all on the same side.

[@TheSilentOne50]

That just seems freaking awesome. From what I see, a better all-around fighter than the F-35.

[@finfinqx56]

Another great video from airboyd thanks!!!!!

[@TripleZ89]

Congratulations Airboyd, this vid has been featured on my other favorite blog: Jalopnik! :D

[@EzacK05]

@mrkrabz1991 yeah after the pilot passes out. There's a reason they have stopped making them.

[@timhortons232]

first you have to get exepted and the first req is officers canidate school and 5 others then you begin your trainning

[@MP7A3]

Love those Helmets!!

[@82ndairborne100]

@DIGITALXxXDRAGON Then how can you taxi your plane all the way off the ship without getting launched off of it?

[@schmalzfaust]

Thanks for not adding music!

[@adamturecekk]

some colleges that do navy rotc also do flight school, that is how my dad started flying

[@koolguy10962]

that's some amazing footage

[@andrecheto06]

a spectacular job

[@destella6]

If I want to become a Navy Fighter pilot and i am 16 right now then what are the steps that i need to take to become one. I experience G forces all the time, i race Porsche GT3s and Mercedes on the track so I am familiar with G forces of about 2.5 to 3. I know i would pass all of the physical fitness tests as well.

[@hyunki0510]

I felt my head tilt each time the pilots turned. Also, are one of the pilots flying the f-18D (the 2 seater f-18)

[@HarleysnMarleys]

Hell of a job bro...lucky you!

[@drgigolo]

What an awesome job that must be.

[@Subject0ne]

Might be a stupid question: In a F/A-18F Super Hornet, is the pilot the one in front or in the back?

[@Bongo77027]

Fast fly by over this Carrier :D pretty cool vid bro !! I rarely see pilot without glove :O

[@squiddie96]

@TheEpiphoneSG i believe its around 150 mph...

[@melvinmccoy72]

Must be amazing to own the skies...

[@compdude100]

WHAT A QUICK LANDING!!!!!!!!

[@assmotrone43]

@at9670 No Problem, if you have more questions just ask me by private message.

[@PeterMoore350]

that was f'ing fantastic!

[@SangetOrEsperanZa]

man being a pilot must be fucking awesome

[@LeptirAviation]

1:38 that f18 is leaving like see ya

[@therealraymagat]

That is so cool. What type of camera did you use to film with?

[@Tunechi241]

Pause at 0:08 look on the "building" there's white writings.

[@DIGITALXxXDRAGON]

@82ndairborne100 they use a catapult in bf3.

[@timhortons232]

no you dont i got a majors in Aero space egineering its not req it just helps alot

[@Petlovedurian]

guys can you explain to me the kids of FA18 cos im realy confious

[@Ninjalectual]

When I was in college I stole a poster from the local Navy recruitment office: it had a picture of the Blue Angels in tight formation, with the caption, "You Can't Do This On Drugs." Then later I learned about "go" and "no-go" pills, and discovered that you can.

[@assmotrone43]

@at9670 The SU-35 most likely if the pilots are the same skill, but both are easily capable, it matters on the pilot. And yes the Euro fighter is good in many ways, but is still worse in other ways.

[@82ndairborne100]

@DIGITALXxXDRAGON No they don't. Look on the carrier there is none. Helo carriers don't have catapults.

[@chaos9115]

@TumisHumis yeah thats what i was going to do finish high school then get my degree, then get every thing i need, then join

[@Policepursuitvideo]

CAN YOU GIVE A RIDE PLEASE AWESOME VIDEO KEEP IT UP

[@TheEpiphoneSG]

at what speed do these planes land on the aircraft carrier?

[@sisturfistur]

@YehItzBetty since when has turbulence caused smoke to appear from no where?

[@billfish6244]

What's the new visor set up on the helmet about?

[@ElephantKiller23]

What speed have they got while landing ? ... speed looks very big O.o

[@Mauricione07]

What kind of device is on top of his helmet?

[@timhortons232]

its stressful at times....alot

[@davidskr4924]

R.I.P. Enterprise :)

[@recker5912]

CVN 80

[@99guide99]

That's a quick stop. my god.

[@sisturfistur]

at 1:44 , what is that phenomenon called?

[@K2snowguy84]

You should add music to this.

[@MierDv]

The landing is hard, the landing at night is worse. There was a doc that followed a pilot's vitals and it was pretty even while doing his runs through hostile airspace until he got to the carrier to land and they shot up. That's why they're called Naval Aviators they're better that pilots.

[@liberateyourheel]

@fbxcore And colorblindness, in my case.

[@at9670]

F/A-18E Super Hornet is nice as SU-35BM Flanker ?

[@timhortons232]

this is videos from the uss carl vinson

[@WilliamMitre]

Awesome!!!

[@BLACKHAWK20121974]

EXCELENTE.

[@assmotrone43]

@at9670 The overall quality and avionics are better, but the performance isn't as good. -Super Hornet Pilot (Training) RAAF

[@ElephantKiller23]

1:53... its fucking amazing ! Ouuch ! Thumb up if you respect pilots !

[@Dutchman931]

1:40 badass!!!!

[@phil123711]

Very nice.

[@at9670]

@assmotrone43 soo in a dogfight who will win? Is and eurofighter better?

[@hva1967]

AWESOME

[@haraldinho13]

@Superjazzz I honestly would too

[@Subject0ne]

@aussiepride2005 Thanks

[@recuerdo7]

awesome!

[@ninxdoh64]

is this BF3 or the actual thing?

[@DISISCHARLES]

i cant tell, is this bf3 or real life?

[@beroth1]

@TheSilentOne50 Unfortunately, the F-35 is ultimately another F-22 regarding wasted money. Yes, the F-18s are still the kings of the skies for the Navy.

[@82ndairborne100]

@thatguyovrthr1 I know BF3 is just a game. That is a Marine Corp Helicopter carrier and a F/A-18 could never take off from that without a catapult. A F-35 could.

[@at9670]

@assmotrone43 Thank you friend

[@15thsquadron01]

High Tech man of the Future Alright! USA!

[@allgood6760]

Cool stuff👍

[@ZacksEyewear]

F-14 F-16 ? was flying low flying to the contour of the land he comes in low to the lake tips his wings at us waves and never misses a beat no joke really happend you can see the guy in the cock THAT was the coolest thing i saw had to go to a Air Show at Fairchild Air Force Base the fellowing month made me think what i was doing scuba diving was nothing and just a second ago i was having a rush with that

[@chaos9115]

this is what i want to fly when i join the marine core

[@insipidcynic]

yes i am very aware of this just read the rest of the thread

[@techguy3000]

Epic!