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[@Trenaway]

As an Air Force Veteran, I am amazed at this! I love watching how this works, to ensure a safe take off, and everybody is safe on the flight deck! In the Air Force, you do not get anywhere near the runway, but on a carrier, you are on the runway, doing all these actions! I have nothing but respect for you!

[@nomdeplume3711]

. . . AAAANNNDD . . . they keep moving the damn runway!

[@Wolfman053a]

And the runway’s running away from you!

[@EWForbess]

AF Pilot: I gotta work on my crosswind landings... Naval Aviator: What's a crosswind landing??? 😁

[@DavidStowe-c7e]

​@Wolfman053a Launch into the wind, I think. Sounds rational.

[@Wolfman053a]

@@DavidStowe-c7e That’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) from everything I’ve read about the subject over the years. Besides, I was joking.

[@rickhammer1905]

The safe handling of Navy jets on a aircraft carrier is an art!!!

[@Cpl-ABE3-11B]

We call it controlled chaos

[@PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain]

@@rickhammer1905 Here’s one thing I learned from doing my Command assignment in the Flight Surgeon’s Office. It’s about 98% science, 2% art.

[@gcm747]

Simply the finest naval aviation channel on KZbin!

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@scottgorman7166]

Ok Pail do you have any idea how your amazing videos affect each of your viewer's. Time to smile, had major back surgery 4 months ago and last month had to do a 8 hour drive to the coast. Driving was ok but doc said to stop alot to stretch. I'm cruising so I grab the handle on my windshield pillar lift my butt and shift the cheeks and say " signature move", my wife looks at me and says "what the hell is signature move?" I'm 70 and I'm using your lines geeeez....keep your head on a swivel and watch your six. Love your stuff.

[@GrowlerJams]

Ha! Love it!

[@timwebb8153]

I love how the whole deck crew immediately recognizes the problem, communicates, and takes the correct action. Like you say Pail, no big deal ... 😁

[@insomniacflyboy]

Shooter on the Big Stick for 08-09 Cruise. Best Tour I've had in the Navy.

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@kcnmsepognln]

What a privilege to have such intimate access to the flight deck! FLY NAVY

[@jefffrayer8238]

Big Thank You to Growler for these views from the Michigan farm near Battle Creek. Much Respect.

[@pjotrtje0NL]

I once spent a day at Lemoore, and I thought their ground crew were performing a ballet of sorts. This is just next level. No commentary, just 100% enjoyment. Awesome!

[@GaryBrandt-f7l]

Another great video! As a Navy veteran and qualified yellow and red shirt I'm glad that you included the incident with the buffer bar. Great work and a big shout out to the flight deck crew. As always thank you for your service and Fly Navy and Marines! Beers to you! ⚓✈️⚓💪🍺🍻

[@stanstenson8168]

THAT is the cleanest, newest float-coat and jersey I have ever seen on a Shooter.

[@johnhicks7057]

My goodness, this is so amazing to watch. As a former squid I get a lot of pride just watching these guys do their jobs so flawlessly. thank you for posting. God bless these sailors. Fly Navy

[@emmettjones5165]

It's a great day when Pail posts. Watching flight deck ops is equally as captivating as watching Pail fly the Growler...

[@nightshift5201]

Beautiful choreography between the deck team.

[@fyremanbill]

Couldn't be prouder of our Navy! You ALL rock.

[@kevinfrerichs8589]

Never gets old watching, Thank you.

[@Lloyd973]

Two tours on carriers. One in M div and one in O2N2 plants. Never got tired of watching flight deck ops.

[@Zoreos]

It is so cool knowing how these work. Thank you not only for the video (and the hand signal breakdown video), but your service. Please stay safe in your travels

[@robertopiedimonte2078]

Over 40 years of passion and here is another first time. Learned something new almost as being directly there. Thanks

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@brandonsimunac]

It's like the intro to Top Gun, except 18 minutes long. That's the exact kinda movie I'd watch. Next level, Pail!

[@thatguy7085]

This is real…

[@quickdeuce]

We're watching these operations take place on an IDEAL day,, imagine getting the birds off the deck in heavy rain and cold wind,, it must be especially stressful for every man and woman on the deck as well as the Exec Officer in the tower, HUGE RESPECT!

[@AL_goTrader]

Growler Jams, your videos show a great perspective. I watched every launch and it was pure precision - every hand signal, movement, check, etc. I was really amazed when the aircraft started landing as well as taking off but it is just another day at the office 🙃. I wonder what people think when they are told about their 1st pushback. Wait, billions of $$ and I have to push an aircraft???

[@GrowlerJams]

Ha! It’s just the way we do business.

[@GeorgeJansen]

I pray that when you reach Admiral, that you will continue to show us these types of videos, sir. 🌟🌟🌟🌟❤❤❤❤

[@jiubboatman9352]

Hawk is pretty aircraft. Got to work on them in the RAF in the early 80's.

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

I agree, they look sweet as

[@williamgarvy1393]

Exceptional teamwork! Fly Navy! The deck crew and flight crew really make it seem it's all in a day's work. Thanks, Pail!

[@TedSmith-fl4jp]

All kidding aside, it is obvious to anybody that the US Navy Carrier dudes are hands down (up, down, left, right, sideways, every which way) the best in the business. You guys literally make all other navies look like keystone cops. I am totally proud of you people. I really cant say enough. You Billy bad asses.

[@michaellopez919]

Thanks Pail! Appreciate the insider perspective. Fly Navy!

[@minerran]

Watching towards the end I kept thinking that soon there would be no more jets to launch and these guys would finally get a break. But never happens, jets keep coming ... Stay safe out there Navy!

[@punxifyy]

Love the videos, sadly can’t fly the EF18 in my country, but when I’m if age I’ll try and go for the typhoon!

[@Sam-xi4ik]

Thank You for Protecting our Freedoms.

[@jlrice571]

You all are like a finely tuned machine. Amazing job you all do so well. Thank you from a Navy kid. Fly Navy.

[@joesides18]

Thank you, this is my symphony right here....

[@steini6771]

Growler. Your videos on this platform are the very best for me and so many others around our precious globe to watch. More beers on the backburner. Thanks -

[@sushimixy2k]

Amazing communications, teamwork, and following safety protocols.

[@CharlesLambert137]

So inspiring to watch pros work as a finely honed team! Beautiful start to the day: coffee and the US Navy - Fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@gingerjohnson3555]

Thank you so much Pail! Blessings ❤

[@SK43853]

you're awesome GJ thank you for your service !!

[@6thdayblue59]

Without saying this channel is the most interesting and humble (you have never been arrogant) You have to love how these posts are presented. Obviously commercial kids are doing this, but “hey kids you are doing brilliant……. Really you are” Love it mate Peace, Love and Reality x

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@missykowalewski]

Seriously…. Being a nurse I’m attune to tiny details but that pick up was brilliant. Just shows the amount of details that goes in to that kind of job. It’s a dedication and a desire to be 100% committed to the people he serves with. Bravo!!!!

[@missykowalewski]

@@xris5697 Ummmm, I’m not a pilot. I was making reference to the attention to details. I come from a military background and details have always been a part of life me. Pilots r special. The kind of dedication it takes is overwhelming. I’m sure ur family is very proud.

[@tonyarcher8530]

I never tire of watching your videos Pail, I'm fascinated by observing all the deck crew going about their duties in such a professional manner. Even when they are dealing with pilots in training. It must instill a lot of confidence in the pilots seeing the deck crew doing their jobs in such a way.

[@nommadd5758]

I really appreciate the time and effort you give to making these videos! Thank you!! (from a former USN 'Airedale')

[@charlesphillips8635]

Lovely calm day in whichever ocean you were operating in. Super videos thank you.

[@adamski-l5w]

How you guys make all of this work so well is beyond amazing. Hats off to you all!

[@dwhitney1000]

I was a AT troubleshooter/final checker for VA-145 Swordsmen 78-80 on board the Ranger CV-61 brings back great memories.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS!

[@GeneWalkGroup]

Badass ! Never gets old !

[@hanham963]

I love your videos. They are educational and elaxing at the same time and give an interessting insight in Navy Aviation. Greetings from germany. Fly Navy.

[@johnherbold5451]

Another cool and informative video!! For me, this one really emphasized the importance of every one involved to be following every step of the launch procedure without fail. Evidently, that's 100% essential for any successful catapult launch.

[@TheMrMused]

Such an amazing hardcore ballet. Precision choreography and absolute attention to every last detail.

[@jonphinney1456]

This never gets old

[@yanniskouretas8688]

Thanks for the rare insight to the launch operations... this time the focus is on the crew not the acfts .... much respect from a fellow maintainer (WO Hellenic Air Force with 29 years of service ) .

[@ivonekowalczyk5823]

Thank you for these videos. They are intelligent and fascinating. I love seeing the team that sends these pilots off and how much goes into it.

[@andrewk2666]

I served in VF-74 aboard the USS Forrestal back in the days of F-4B & F-4J Phantoms. Today's carriers are bigger than Forrestal, but to see a flight deck virtually empty is an amazing thing! It always seemed small and crowded while we were working, especially at night. But when all the aircraft were offloaded so that the flight deck could be resurfaced (while tied up at Pier 12 in Norfolk) it was HUGE, like multiple football fields huge!

[@pinverarity]

My dad flew A-4s off of Forrestal, on a Med cruise in ‘68-69, its first cruise after the fire. I remember the officers & wives sometimes called it the ‘Forest Fire’ and I didn’t get how sick a joke that was until years later. Black humor is evidently a mainstay of military life.

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@andrewk2666]

@@pinverarity I was on that cruise, and the one after ... we also called it the USS Zippo and the USS BBQ ... and a host of other names that can't be printed here.

[@chadpersing5596]

First heard it called the forest fire in boot camp..during fire training. What not to do n such..😬 Leaves ya with a bit of a sick stomach watching the videos knowing many died. Stay aware up there!

[@jackjones391]

As I always, THANK YOU sir.

[@rudyschurmann6211]

great insight into what goes on. thanks for your great videos.

[@rebeccalara6574]

What’s the temperature on the deck? Is it summer or what? Love watching y’all’s videos. . My late husband was a Navy guy, did 2 tours in Vietnam

[@GrowlerJams]

This was filmed in June. Temps were in the low 90s and humid.

[@isturma]

I love the videos. Every time you show carrier ops i'm always astonished by the amount of trust. Everyone standing on the flight deck has to trust the pilot and the mechanics who maintain the aircraft. The pilot has to trust every single person on the flight deck is doing their job. It's definitely not your typical aircraft takeoff and landing, that's for sure.

[@kennethvaughan8195]

Appreciate you for the video. Enjoy them all ! 👍

[@MikaylaZayn-zc6mk]

Thank you for the insight, Pail! We've learned a lot from you. Hope for this channel to grow for more contents like this❤ Fly Navy!

[@caryd67]

Good day, Pail! I’m still on the clock, but I’m looking forward to this 👍🏻👍🏻it’s a long weekend here in Canada (Labour Day, and also my birthday) and I hope you have a great weekend as well!! ✌🏻

[@GrowlerJams]

Happy Birthday!

[@caryd67]

@@GrowlerJams thank you!!

[@KnawedOne]

Happy to see your Growler Jams upload, Pail. Wishing everyone a great Labor Day weekend! Happy BD caryd67 Watching the flight deck action or your flights along with your commentary I something I could do all day long! Thanks

[@Fiona86555]

Great video, thank you 👏

[@1986.Mattia]

Spettacolare! ✈🔝🌊

[@johngrabowski2957]

Those new catapults are Friggen HUGE!! For that matter that whole bow area is big!! Things sure have changed

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff Pail, it's amazing that all of this is taking place in the middle of the ocean or at least 75 miles out ! Thanks 🍺

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JulieMcDiarmid]

Thank you Pail. I love these videos and you explain them so I can understand! Best wishes from 🇬🇧

[@RParrish55]

Weird seeing an empty flight deck ...during heavy weather, up on the flight deck, carrier rolling (side to side), optical illusion apparently, but I would feel like Im looking right down into the water and amazed that everything didnt slide off

[@EricJ562]

Carrier operations never cease to get old.

[@gonegliding2966]

Well oiled machine. thanks for sharing!

[@entropyachieved750]

We have a new Jam! Much love from Australia

[@GrowlerJams]

👊🏻

[@glenscheible9467]

Thank you Bubba for the Video. Always awesome. Thank you for your Service.

[@Axelsmom]

Just found your channel and it is amazing.

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard!

[@haigha-qb4kf]

What a beautiful scenery. Cheers for sharing, mate.

[@PilotPhotog]

Didn't realize that sometimes T-45s run off the GW - very cool and as always thanks for your videos - I learn something new each time! Bravo Zulu GJ!

[@jlayfield]

Outstanding content as usual Thank you for sharing Be safe..fly Navy

[@GrowlerJams]

🫡

[@randomnickify]

I've got stupid question: since everyone is color coded, do you wear any colors while filming those deck videos? Just your pilot uniform? Some guest colors?

[@GrowlerJams]

We wear white…Safety personnel.

[@randomnickify]

Ah, thanks, I've noticed one guy in white there.

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

My wife and I love your videos Growler! 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@timvalentine7196]

I could watch this all day!

[@GrowlerJams]

👍🏻

[@paulgriffith3549]

Thanks for the new post. I've been waiting! Fly NAVY!

[@robertnixon3816]

A tightly coordinated art form! It just gets more so with the air wing deployed so this is a good place for the trainees to learn. Great video as always Pail! Fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@blakechinn5792]

Can’t get much closer than this

[@markrichie897]

This video clearly shows how massive the flight deck is. I cannot remember another that video of launching aircraft and there were not any aircraft park topside. Thank you for making these and your service to our country ! 🇺🇸

[@notbing]

Wake up babe, Growler Jams posted a new video!

[@conundrum51]

This is one of o videos that would be cool in 3D

[@wolffriendinus]

Oh you're right! That's a great idea 😮

[@ottokrieg]

Whidbey navy brat here. Thanks for the footage as always.

[@mikestafford2792]

As always, another great video. Fly Navy!!

[@hirvielain9013]

Hello Mr. Jam Growler, and thanks for these videos. Question: how do you make sure the jet blast won't throw anybody overboard when taxiing the planes? I understand that during take off the jet blast reflector does the job, but what about taxiing?

[@GrowlerJams]

Pilots never go above 75 percent thrust and the directors clear behind the jets.

[@alyssajosette]

Always the best... wowza

[@frankneeri8315]

As always…informative and understandable despite the deck noise. Thanks. Your beer awaits you….

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you kindly!

[@cotz2]

I was on board the GW at the time, out of the navy now, they made it to San Diego well. Was very cool watching you guys, taking off and landing from vultures row. Hope you got a chance to meet Brent

[@joeblow6417]

Another great, informative video. Thank you Sir.

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@thatguy7085]

I love the safety checks… got to be looking out for everyone.

[@candacehoover7753]

This was very interesting ! I've been wanting to see how the catapult was hooked up. Thanks ❤️

[@Tepnox]

Interesting stuff as always! I really love this unedited footage. The flight deck is massive!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChrisMuncy]

Always a great day when PAIL posts a new video. Have a great weekend!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks! You too!

[@STONIC2023]

very interesting see this. Thank you for this video. Thank you and all the other for your service.

[@HEATER_]

So the holdback bar is basically a TLF (Tension Limiting Fitting). Example: When the Holdback bar is properly seated into the track, the launchbar is down and in the shuttle, and the aircraft is under tension, the "buffer hook" (below the deck) will pop up holding the aircraft back. A TLF (holdback bar) is a coupling device that will hold two opposing forces together as long as that force doesn't exceed the TLF limit (cat stroke). It's pretty cool that the buffer hook indicates its position (above the deck) after the shuttle completes its forward stroke. If that jet would've been cleared for takeoff, 1. It surely would've been a cold shot and 2. the holdback bar would've gone along for the ride. Am I close? You guys are amazing. Fly Navy

[@GrowlerJams]

You are exactly correct. Cheers!

[@James-is2dr]

Another great vid - thanks.

[@Lucia_Grimaldi_1997]

Very, very interesting! As always, great content! Your explanations are very accurate. I definetely appreciate it! This jam makes my day better. Thanks for sharing, Sir! 🇺🇸⚓🇮🇹

[@Fadamor]

Another great video by Pail on carrier quals. Aviation candidates would do well to watch all of these even before entering the Navy/Marines. It makes the learning curve JUST a little bit easier if you're already familiar with the more common hand signals on the flight deck. FLY NAVY.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@stuartkcalvin]

Nice piece mate, thanks.

[@wolffriendinus]

I just found your channel about a week ago I think. It's very interesting seeing all of this and learning what everything means. Also, you have a very calming voice. It doesn't distract from the video at all which is nice.

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome Aboard!

[@wolffriendinus]

@@GrowlerJams Thanks!

[@migueljorgefurtado]

Great vídeo like always! Surprised to see the green shirts get so close to the engine air intake.