See What Really Goes Into a Jet Carrier Landing

[@ericc2083]

Remember these moments around the boat. 20-30 years from now you'll be reliving them and wishing you were still there...minus the night cat shots and recoveries. You remember those as well...normally waking in a pool of sweat. Trust me! Tomcats Forever, Baby!

[@sndwnr111]

Sorry to inform you BUT the F-4 Phantom outlived the Tomcat in terms of longevity...hmmmm...did it live on half as much as the Phantom? And it was a one trick pony, it only served with the Navy, whereas the Phantom was used by all four branches.

[@ericc2083]

@@sndwnr111 Ummmm, glad to inform you that the Tomcat was ONLY built for Naval operations....just like the A-6, S-3, E-2 and others. The F-4 had a 23-year production run; the Tomcat had a 22-year run. Yawn! More Phantoms were built, including extensive foreign military sales. DoD jammed the Phantom down the USAF throats, and its limitations were shown in Vietnam...poor turning ability and no internal gun. They were obviously much cheaper compared to the F-14/15/16/18 that followed, making it attractive to other countries. Now, in terms of capability, it wasn't even close. The F-14 could fly farther, faster, carry more and newer ordnance, had much better A-A performance, etc. The F-14 was built to replace the F-4. Great A/C for its time, but time and technology waits for no one. Your one-trick- pony observation was idiotic. Using that analogy, so is the F-15, F-16, F-22 (also, the Marine Corps only flew the early F-18s, but not the later "Super" Hornet). The Phantom was a Jack-of-all trades, but a Master of none. BTW, I'm not sure what 4 branches you're referring to. The Army never flew an F-4s.

[@specificgravity-thedancing9700]

Hey the Tomcats were on CVN-71 during my 2 deployments (im like 995), one in 04-05 and one in 09. Were you there? I'm realizing you mean the F-14 maybe and not the squadron lol

[@specificgravity-thedancing9700]

Felix carrying a bomb right?

[@ericc2083]

@@specificgravity-thedancing9700 Not seeing any pic, but if you see a pic of VF-31, that's Felix with a bomb.

[@kaniksu3]

I'm a former F4 pilot, Vf-51. Made a WesPac cruise on the Coral Sea CV43 and a Med cruise on the Franklin Roosevelt CV42. Your video brings back fond memories and jealosy at having never flown the Hornet. Looks like a wonderful plane at the boat and you do a nice narration of the basics around the pattern. Thanks for the memories. Wish I could turn back the clock and do it all again. As an old LSO: "Fair, not enough power. Settle at the ramp."

[@tywebb140]

My dad told me tales of his cruises on the Coral Sea and Mediterranean his time in there during 60s and early 70s as an AP mechanic and welder finishing out his career with the VP 5 Mad Foxes in 1975.

[@ericlietsch994]

@@tywebb140 My dad finished his career with the Mad Foxes in 1994 as CCC.

[@jeffbeck8993]

Midway out of Yoko, 87-90. Remember the news that Coral Sea was slated for decom, thought for sure it would be us first. Midway was an old but great ship. Haze Gray Underway all the time, flight quarters hut!

[@spy8464BB]

97,000 tons of diplomacy!!! Man, I had to go over and get a couple of more shots of whiskey after hearing that line. God bless our military. Our country may be going to hell (politically speaking). But our military kicks ass all day long. I am so proud of every USA vet. My heart swells with love of country and devotion to our nation whenever I think of our military. Nothing better than seeing one of our fighters fly overhead or to watch a great video like this and hear all the stats of the pure tonnage and manpower of our awesome military.

[@brentvfreiberger]

Isn’t cv42 the FDR?

[@panagiotisgousetis1192]

Fighter Pilots deserve great respect. I wish you always safe flights.

[@fulltilt151]

Man, I thought backing up a hay trailer was sketchy...

[@permasaad6945]

Coulda swore homie was bout to go clean overboard haha

[@alexandrastanford5926]

😅

[@VictorBejarano-e2k]

That was good, I wasn't a pilot (small boy LSE) but for all the details - good joke.

[@Not_The_FBI_1992]

I could fall asleep to this guys voice so calmly narrating his flight activities. He's like the Bob Ross of Naval Aviation. So artistic.

[@tallwalls76]

Real talk…. Bob is smiling and adding a dot of blue sky there…

[@paul-o2n8j]

love Bob and i actually would put the show on and lay down to rest .

[@alexandrastanford5926]

Yeah! I agree.

[@leighallen2673]

His voice is kind of sexy ❤

[@deem7478]

A calm voice. A little more upbeat and he'd be a commercial pilot. 👍🏻

[@ianhjan]

Total respect, and such a privilege to watch you at work.

[@ROCKGUITARIST62]

Thank you for allowing all of us to view this video 😊 it is awesome!!!

[@549BR]

Carrier landings are known as the toughest flying there is, and these guys deserve our praise.

[@TheAngryFishh]

Idk, landing on the moving bus in the FSX Loopy Larry mission was pretty difficult.

[@methcooker6402]

@@TheAngryFishh 💀

[@ShadLee-s6l]

Dad always told me that the carrier always looked like postage stamp floating in the middle of the ocean. How I loved his stories.

[@tooitchy]

@@ShadLee-s6l he's not wrong. I learned how tiny the carrier looks on approach in Top Gun for the NES. That's the hardest landing in video game history, and you have to do it every mission.

[@DogDoc1991]

Your calm voiceover belies the intensity of what you’re doing. So cool. Really appreciate that you make and post these videos. Stay safe.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@mikestone9129]

It never gets old, and will never forget the horror of the first carrier landing. Especially the first night landing. Thanks for the ride.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

holy crap, doing this at night brings on an entirely different set of complexities. I bet the heart was pumping blood twice as fast.

[@rapidcabin]

Thank you for letting us old vets relive the days. We were there, but we are not now, however through your eyes and voice we're there again.

[@GrowlerJams]

Best compliment, ever. Fly Navy.

[@Wpjgdmtu]

Thank you for your service, Flyer.

[@jpturner171]

Agreed brother!👍🏽🇺🇸 Semper Fi Fly Navy USNA ‘79

[@jpturner171]

Semper Fi! Fly Navy USNA ‘79

[@rapidcabin]

@@Wpjgdmtu Thank you David.

[@bradleydriver7903]

That would be absolutely terrifying. Every moment of it. One screw up could cost so many lives. That is a ton of pressure. That being said, thank you for your service.

[@jerrylohla5356]

Outstanding video! This retired Naval Aviator (Vietnam in 60s and 70s) is now 79 years old, but still enjoys doing the "Traps" presentation on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway Museum in San Diego. This video is the real deal and brings back great memories. KUDOS!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@wyatt92563]

The Bob Ross of Navel Aviators 🤣. Really enjoy these videos! I got my PPL last year and this is the pinnacle of aviation.

[@PisscuckApocalypse]

“Naval” is the word you’re looking for. “Navel” is a belly button.

[@wyatt92563]

@@PisscuckApocalypse DUDE! I had no idea! Thank you so much. I’m 60 years old and always wondered what did the Navy have to do with my belly button? Goes to show; no matter how old you are you never stop learning! 😃

[@PisscuckApocalypse]

@@wyatt92563 aye man, imagine presenting a brief to an admiral as a dumb young E3 and conflating the two spellings! I had to learn through experience!

[@SWog617]

​@@PisscuckApocalypse ...or an orange 🍊.

[@tim7402]

Bang on with ode to Mr. Ross, imagine the artist afro poking out of rear of the flight helmet, or calm comments " if you want a tree in there just let it go or maybe some happy clouds too". Miss PBS now that I'm retired in Thailand. Was an aviation tech. Canadian Air Force but love carrier Ops.

[@IamJet31]

"The precision and skill of pilots in tense moments like these are absolutely unmatched! Truly inspiring!"

[@Jakes_1-1]

These voice overs are amazing and a major highlight of my week! Thank you for them!

[@TippyHippy]

I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.

[@patrickmurphy4911]

Yeah. If somebody called it a form of poetry I could not disagree.

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

@@TippyHippy I approve

[@simpleman7516]

@@TippyHippy you should of hooked it to a tiny dental chair and tortured it for hours.

[@BenTrem42]

What's with *_"Don't_** ask in comments"?!* Waste of a perfectly good signature move, I'd say. ^5

[@barrysmith8193]

I was a plane captain in VA12 on the FDR Vietnam Westpac 1966. This takes me back to those great memories of great comrades and flight deck action. I was 19 years old I’m 76 now. I’ll never forget those days.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@rogerramjet7567]

I was on the Ranger. CV61. VF 21, 1970. F-4 was a big plane. Flight deck was very exciting and dangerous at the same time !! I loved it. 😀

[@jimpowell2296]

You are right. The memories of seeing launches and recoveries during wartime ops was exciting for sure. I can still see myself in various area of the flight deck or right below the angle deck as a plane left the deck. I was 21 am now 78 soon to be 79.

[@jimpowell2296]

@@rogerramjet7567 Me too! VF-154 here, VF-21 our sister squadron. It is hard to explain the exhilarating feeling of the flight deck during flight ops, especially during night ops.

[@BonnieVolkle]

Thank you for your service in Viet Nam

[@jjgto1961]

Former active duty Marine UH1E pilot, just found this channel, 77 years old and being on board with you brings back the chills of recognition to the art and science of military flying. Just came across the channel and loving it! Semper Fi! "Bald Eagle"

[@GrowlerJams]

Semper Fi.

[@johns2688]

If Bob Ross were a fighter pilot.

[@craiganthony6532]

We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents?

[@hanzalarehan1]

@@craiganthony6532 DAFUQ 😂😂😂😂

[@gregoryhattenfels7864]

Kudos , gold star reply lmao.

[@edwinkorteweg3612]

😂

[@brendataylor8388]

🤣son flew Hornets. I think they are all very chill

[@johannesfvangraan9510]

Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.

[@aqhasassy]

Fascinating! My brother served on the USS Kearsarge during Nam. He was not on the top deck. He told me about the ritual at the Equator, guys having fun when they can. Thanks to all who serve and to the families who make sacrifices also! ♥️🇺🇸 I enjoy your video!

[@anitasmith4559]

Birds eye view and surgical, calm narration -- absolutely amazing. It really took my breath away: when the carrier becomes a tiny spec and the realization that there are jets seemingly close enough to touch on either side. I've had no experience in the service, but sure as hell appreciate that you are there.

[@StevieOnHisBike]

The narration is almost zen like. I love listening to proper professional guys like this (whether US, Canadian, Brits, French, German... whatever).

[@footpad9047]

That voice is so calm and reassuring you could just about market these as ASMR relaxation videos.

[@mchapman1928]

I’m looking for the ship…..then I see that cigar in the water…….I can’t believe they can land a jet on that tiny target. Amazing, bravo.

[@pinverarity]

My dad would’ve _loved_ your videos. He flew A-4s off of Midway, Intrepid & Forrestal (first 2 on ‘Nam cruises). He used to narrate these procedures very much like you do while trying to explain how we kids could successfully trap on the driveway riding our bikes. Every so often we’d get a ‘bolter’ grade just to keep us honest. 😉

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@chaksh]

So sweet

[@pinverarity]

@@sam8742 LOL 😄 I wouldn’t have dared ask! (They didn’t have a carrier yet when I was a kid so thankfully the question never arose.)

[@francisvantuyle]

God bless your father. Here is for him. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,-and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of-wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air .... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark nor ever eagle flew- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

[@russelljackman1413]

@@francisvantuyle I love that piece of poetry--thank you!

[@stevehamel6497]

Thanks for allowing us to be a “fly in the cockpit!”

[@GrowlerJams]

You bet!

[@brisbare10]

Amazing, I felt nervous and I wasn't even there. Great commentary.

[@2020Max1]

I served on the TR from 87-91, this brought a tear to my eye seeing her underway again. Thanks for the flood of memories.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@angelabeatty6538]

Thank you for you service! Nothing but respect, love and awe❤️💪🇺🇸

[@briancooper2112]

Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

[@SteveN-ce3xu]

I was aboard from 88-92

[@allenkemp3124]

Just listening to your narration makes me feel like I’m in the RAG. There are some lucky students in Kingsville, excellent job Pail.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Reminds me of Play Misty For Me He makes Naval procedure sound like poetry You're listening to the smooth sounds of Pail, after dark.

[@easttexan2933]

Marine vet here (65-67). God bless you young man and all involved in a successful trap. Thank you all for your service to this great nation.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@tomlarsen8307]

I was an AQF2 with VA 113, A7E anircraft out of Lemoore. Did a Med cruise on the USS Saratoga, and westpac cruise on the USS Ranger, 1968-1972, loved every minute keeping your radar and all missile guidance systems on target. Lost a great friend Lt. Bart Creed. Shot down over Laos. A very sad evening. He ejected and was alive on the ground, surrounded by Viet Cong. We talked to him from the ready room. Felt like he had a broken leg. The carried a 38. We lost radio contact. He is listed as MIA. Enjoyed your landing. The flight deck brought back a thousand memories. I worked the flight deck every other month, standing next to F4’s in full after burners at launch. The youth today are clueless what we did. We played the real, live video game. None of this phone video pansy stuff. Thanks for your service Sir. I salute you‼️👍👍 Go NAVY

[@jimpowell2296]

Never heard the approach before. I served in VF-154 Black Knights. Two Vietnam cruises 1967-68, 1968-69. We flew the F4 Phantom J bird. I was an AQ, fire control technician. Worked 7pm to 7am 7 days a week. Night ops was spectacular. Two war time cruises. I have great respect for these drivers who can drop in during very heavy weather. Pitching and yawing deck, yet these guys put those fighters on the deck. USS Ranger, VF-154 BKR Baby!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@johncheney3670]

I too was aboard Ranger for those two cruises, EKA-3B Skywarrior NFO in the right seat. VAQ 130. Have great respect for those sailors running the flight deck at all hours.

[@jimpowell2296]

@@johncheney3670 Thanks for your service. We served many years ago. Memories are still fresh. Though the carriers served on are gone, the work remains the same. Flight ops in the 1960’s are the same as today. Just newer aircraft.

[@helensmith7357]

I love hearing the description of what’s going on and the plan as you guys go through it.

[@StephenRada-q6g]

I'm hooked... Fighter pilots are incredible. Thank you for what you do & your service to our country. God bless 🙏 💪🇺🇲

[@dansklenicka8403]

Spent 23-years in the Navy.. VA-174, VA-203, VFA 203 and retired from HS-75 this never gets old.. Thanks

[@Jere3783]

Spent 3 years more or less in VA-174 1970 to 73

[@Ostsol]

The precision of the turns is what always impresses me. In flight sims I always try to make my landing approaches along very long, straight paths. Here you turn into what seems to me a very short final approach, keeping track of descent rate, speed and probably a bunch of other stuff. Love to see such great flying.

[@AdmiralKarelia]

This is a Case I recovery, so their holding stack is right over the ship. They have their turn rates and speeds pre-calculated so they'll end up right where they need to be. Case III recoveries do more of the miles-long approach from astern like you're describing. Those are more for night-time or low-visibility situations where you can't rely on being able to look to the left to see the boat with your eyes.

[@glenncheatham9165]

I have a question (or maybe a few thousand). And not wanting to get anywhere near anything that may be classified, just generalities. The question is how the pilot knows (or determines at the start of the turn) how tight of a turn to make to arrive where they want to be? Is it a part of situational awareness and experience? Or is it a taught skill? The difficulty (in my thought process) is that he is trying to do a 360 that amounts to two 180s and a few straight flights... @@AdmiralKarelia

[@alexwu8077]

@@glenncheatham9165eyeball it

[@VulpeculaJoy]

@@glenncheatham9165 It's all precalculated. You just follow some basic numbers. Here is an example of a kneeboard page for DCS: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/942/gx4aabq14jo1nm3gkxj79rfhi80g4c4x/screenshot_1.jpg

[@algroyp3r]

@@glenncheatham9165 In the case of carrier recovery, the approach is predetermined, so you just remember the altitude, speed, and G-load for the turns. You additionally should know the distance from the carrier from TACAN. Generally, G-load and speed determines your turn radius via the centrifugal force equation, so it tells you where you'll be after the turn. You see this info on the HUD. If you don't pull on the stick, a constant bank angle and speed also gives you a constant turn radius.

[@glenncheatham9165]

My dad was a Navy pilot during WWII. Not combat, primarily flying twin engines from a land base for secret countermeasures research, followed by ferrying aircraft to decommissioning sites. But he did achieve carrier qualifications. He would have turned 100 this year. The approach phase, seeing that tiny flat top in the distance, would have thrilled him without end.

[@TurboHappyCar]

Priorities: 1) Safety of flight 2) Achieving the mission 3) Looking cool for the LSO. 😎👍

[@GrowlerJams]

Yup

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Always gotta look cool while in formation. It's like unspoken rule. Thou shalt look badasseth whilst in congregation to fellow man

[@waynej1883]

And 4) Always sound cool on the radio.

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@GrowlerJams If you’re John Wayne in the break, don’t be Don Knotts in the groove.

[@fmt4h961]

Looking cool...for everyone...but not the LSO, everybody knows they're blind!

[@alank9682]

You have a knack for explaining technical processes in a manner that allows us to understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your shipmates are! From someone who has always had a deep respect for those who serve, thank you for everything you do, including putting these videos together.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@RealLifeHeroes7]

thank you for serving our country. the same huge thanks to all vets who read this.

[@richardthompson8207]

you are welcome

[@DaveSParty]

Love it! Formation, waveoff, to the trap - Love riding behind your shoulder - listening to you - and taking it all in. You're giving us a gift!

[@kevinverkuil3556]

Love how you instantly adapt to the changed landing situation. That taxi to the edge of the deck definitely looks sketchy. Complete trust in your director. Love your videos.

[@timp21117]

Yeah, parking the plane was the scariest part of the video for me! The nose of the F-18 must have been over the edge when he finally made that turn! I always thought that after landing, they powered down, hooked up a tractor and that pulled them to the parking spot. I didn't realize the fighters self-parked... very cool. I'm a retired naval officer, but I was always on small decks. I visited a few friends who were stationed on carriers, and the wardroom of my Spruance was invited to a reception on the Ike when we deployed with her in 88. I always felt like a small-town kid (which I was) visiting NYC for the first time. Carriers were big, crowded, busy, and full of amenities we did not enjoy, but my destroyer definitely felt more like home to me. That being said, I always felt more comfortable whenever we had a carrier nearby! Thank you for your service. I have always been in awe of Naval aviators!

[@ollantaytambo2]

Before I switched to ATC I was a Plane Captian in VF-74 Be-Devilers on board the USS Forestal. Two med cruises, ‘74 and ‘75.Nothing more exciting for a 19 year old than the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Now I know what the pilots were going through as I watched them from the deck. Thanks.

[@williams.6350]

From a '60's USAF Vet, and pilot, I just want to say thanks for taking us along. You ROCK!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@offgridcabin1557]

I just learned more in this few minutes than I learned in all the other Carrier Landing video's I've watched. You, Sir, Will have a great career in the Navy and after that, I hope you become a teacher. You have the patience for it and a way of delivering the message that grabs our attention! Thank You for this great video!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

He is a teacher right now in VT21 and a Commander. He has done well.

[@jimcryns5525]

Hitting that hook. Mind-boggling. Another day at the office for these amazing guys.

[@ThankYou-bn6bp]

I love the USN and half of my book shelf is packed with books about carriers and other ships throughout history. My fiancé is a navy veteran, and I’m so proud of him and proud to be with him. When I’m stressed, I literally just watch the landing and taking off videos or read my navy books for hours, which calms my mind greatly. Through my reading and studying, I’ve come to know many crews on many ships throughout history. Even though they don’t know me and never will, in my heart they’ll always hold a special place. Thank you so much for taking us with you on your flights. You got so many people cheering and praying for you and your crew.

[@thomasglessner6067]

Another Saturday morning with Growler Jams. Love the voice over in the pattern and groove plus the landing. Still get nervous when you move toward the edge of the deck then turn. You make it look easy. Thanks for all your work. Thanks to CVN 71 for being there for you.

[@Benaiah1K44]

It's amazing how this guy can make such a dangerous thing he's doing seem natural and easy, when it's no way natural and easy. These guys are really on another level.

[@alexwu8077]

It sounds silly but if you do something enough times, it becomes second nature. When I see these examples of the human brain doing incredible things, it’s genuinely baffling how absolutely stupid the vast majority of people can be.

[@cmfranklin1079]

He just calmly states that his stress level is rising.....While showing zero indicators that his stress level is rising. Remarkable.

[@mracer8]

You do realize the voice you heard is editing and not while flying@@cmfranklin1079

[@harpoon_bakery162]

It's VERY dangerous

[@MichaelSlivkoff]

Former Navy ET-1 and plankowner of USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thank you for sharing these videos. It brings back good memories. I was told that when testing the Mode 3 ACLS (I think that's the correct term) the F/A-18s were so accurate on landing that their tailhooks all hit the deck within a one-foot square just behind the 3 wire.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@johnkeller441]

Really like to see the "traps" on the sea or land. As difficult as a CAT IIIC landing! Former Navy F-18 Aviator Tony Tovado explained some of the carrier landing "jargon" to me. It was all so different than my UH-1 and CH-47 flying in the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Aviator. Great job that you perform on a regular basis for our country. Thanks for your service and may GOD bless and protect each and every one of you.

[@blogengeezer4507]

USAF, totally enjoyed working for our FS Warrant Officer at ORD in the 50's. Common sense, no nonsense. bonus, He owned a great playlist on the high def surround, mess hall sound system.. In transit crews enjoyed the food, served commissioned officers in starched whites.. ;)

[@rickydrone9274]

Thank-you Sir, much respect, and thanks to you and all that served to keep our great country safe.

[@tomadams2547]

These voiceover videos are fantastic! Thanks for the explanations.

[@memmu2901]

I love your jams: your superfunny narration and your amazing voice.❤💯 Thank you, I'm smiling while falling 💤. 💜 💜 💜

[@memmu2901]

Your jams seem to have the same impact on me as my very fav movies and some old songs. I wanna watch or listen to over and over again. And again. I love your channel, your jams, your sense of humor, your narrating and your voice. 💜 💜💜 That's why I wanna watch your jams over and over again. Thank you. 🤍✈️⚓️

[@mikebunner3498]

GO NAVY!!!!!! The best pilots in the world............ I enjoyed this video, thanks!!!

[@Rodwaveelitefan]

Air Force better

[@geraldgreen6278]

@@Rodwaveelitefanreal aviators fly off of ships day and night in all the weather !

[@AG7SM]

I grew up on Whidbey Island watching EA-6B's doing touch and goes at OLF Coupeville. I love watching your videos and going into the carrier deck operation details. Keep it up, and thank you for flying for us.

[@_shanek]

These guys make this look so easy but I have heard it’s the hardest thing about flying these jets, much respect and even though I’m an Aussie, thanks for your service. 🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻

[@patriciosantibanez5458]

Thank you, Sir, for sharing your experience with us. You have made this old sailor very happy.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@ChadwickFan79]

That was AWESOME!!!! Mad respect for naval aviators! The voice over is outstanding! Love it! Thank you for your service!

[@slobert1970]

new to your channel. Firstly, As a civilian, a big thank you to you and any other military member past or present who reads this. Another thank you for sharing your experiences here on youtube. I love aviation and have always had a deep respect for naval aviators and appreciate watching you fly your craft with skill and professionalism. wishing you clear skies and happy flying.

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome Aboard!

[@dougramey4571]

Neat video, My Navy years were spent on The Lexington CVS-16 , V2 was my division and my duties were working with the catapults and in the tower (PriFly). Watched thousand of landings, go-arounds and unfortunately too many mishaps. An airline pilot career lasted till I was sixty and put out to pasture. Our bunks were directly under the landing area and the distinctive sound of the screeching arresting gear cables will live in my mind forever. That sound was preceded by the tailhook hitting the deck. Great memories.

[@GrowlerJams]

Great story. Cheers!

[@GeddyBre]

Love the narration as well, you take me back 40+ years to my childhood. My dad (he flew B-17's in the 8th/385th BG) would do these sorts of narrations for my younger brother and I @ bedtime. He would describe every thing from the CQ waking you up in the middle of the night for missions, to engine start, to take off, to landing with two engines out. Your calm and well paced narration reminds me a lot of those nights. You've earned a sub... Thank you for these fascinating videos, and of course, your service to this great nation, sir! Well done!

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard.

[@getstuk87]

I'm jealous of the stories you got to hear as a kid. That must have been somethin. Your dad is a cool guy.

[@bnxsteve1213]

I freaking love these Jams! As a former Army Ranger, I know nothing about naval operations. But I love to hear the amount of detail you give in your videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@gardj456]

Wow that was so awesome to experience. Always wondered what it was like and how it went. Thanks!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@flat6fever680]

Love the signature move! I'm going to start doing that in my Sprinter Van. The closest I'll be to flying high like you and your Brothers in Arms. Thank you for your service.

[@jamescollier3]

what's the signature move?

[@flat6fever680]

@@jamescollier3 Grab the upper left grab handle. He mentioned it a couple times in the video. Right before landing on the carrier.

[@edfederoff2679]

My dad was a "Sandy" designing Cat and Arresting gear at NAVAIR ENG; Phila., and Lakehurst. I served as a GMT3 at NAS JAX '70-'73. Only regretted 3 decisions I made as a foolish kid in the Navy - not going Airedale, not accepting an ECP, and not marrying the gorgeous redhead I met and dated for a year - LOL. C'est la vie, say us old folks... Love your videos!

[@federiconalos8202]

@edfederoff2629: So, shipmate, what's the difference between Airedales and Blackshoes? I used to carry a calling card in my wallet with a Library of Congress's difference quote of the two after changing my rating from Stewardsman to Airman. Proudest moment just to wear those Green Stripes, even when advanced to AKCS as a TAR, then promoted to CWO & LDO. Filipinos were restricted to ONLY ONE rating then, Stewards.

[@jonny-Arborist]

Scotland here. I work as a civilian at RAF Lossiemouth, I’m always in complete awe of these brave, skilled pilots. Thank you for these amazing videos & thank you for your service and keeping our skies safe.🛩️✊

[@jonhayes9223]

This might be the best aviation content out there. The detailed voice over really makes these videos.

[@yanniskouretas8688]

My favorite aviator ... Now that my flight line days are over and I'm riding the desk I'm really looking up to those voice overs . Greetings from HAF - clear skies and keep sending ....

[@bertmcalister6274]

I was a member of the VLA or Visual Landind Aids shops on four carriers including the Theodore Roosevelt when she was homeported in Norfolk. I really appreciate the pilots insight of flying the pattern down to a Case 1 recovery. Great video!!

[@530eman]

Mind-blowing experience for those of us not in the loop… please keep ‘em coming, thank you ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@anthonybush607]

You gotta make sure your “signature move” ends on an even number…I hit the like every time you say so and it’s an odd number…😮 Seriously, thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world.

[@angelraburn4401]

Always 👍 for the SM but remember the rule of the SM … no comments or questions on the SM 😂😂

[@igrim4777]

0's an even number = no thumbs up. 2's even so you give him a like the first time then on the second you take it away. If you don't want to give him the thumbs up that's fine but you don't have to broadcast this fact.

[@anthonybush607]

@@igrim4777 dude, what is wrong with you. You can’t recognize such an obvious joke. I did hit the like button.

[@bromando44]

@@anthonybush607 the guys probably got the tism

[@clist9406]

The view of the approach is insane, nailing a short target with zero margin of error . Much Respect !

[@jerryburdick8051]

Your videos are beyond amazing. What an incredible display of expertise and professionalism by you and everyone on deck. Big Kudos. Thank you!

[@robertnixon3816]

These voiceovers just keep getting better! Your explanations are excellent! You have some very luck students to have you as their instructor! Thank you for these and what you do! Fly Navy!

[@nuvostef]

I love your viddies, but I particularly appreciate your voice-overs. Thank you for being there! And thank you for your viddies. Every time I watch one I realize all over again that I’m nowhere smart enough to have been a Naval Aviator. You folks are outstanding! 🤙🏼🌹

[@davidcrosby2750]

Love the commentary, especially your cadence! So calm and professional Props Dude!

[@bettyl8434]

I’m so happy I found your channel. We are a 3 generation Navy family. My husband(Vietnam era) & son are both naval aviators - my son an F-18 pilot. My oldest grandson enlisted right after high school. My youngest grandchild hopes to follow in his grandpas & dad’s footsteps. Your videos have made me feel like I’m flying with my son & now I truly understand what he does & what it feels like. Thank you for posting your awesome videos. Fly Navy. BTW, your “signature move” is hilarious.

[@larryw.c.4544]

After 20 years in Army Aviation on many different aircraft, on several continents, peaceful and hostile deployments, and civilian aircraft, I can say with absolute certainty that Navy pilots are the best in the world. I've had the distinct pleasure of witnessing night landings on a carrier on a rough sea. Boggles the mind. Where do we get such people?

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

I'd be willing to bet that it's guys who,as kids,were glued to their computers playing "Fighter Pilot" while their peers were out smoking dope.

[@MoMadNU]

That's why they are called aviators. Pilots go to 10, aviators 11.

[@arcanewyrm6295]

Annapolis. 😉

[@kennydings3879]

I would love to see a fly off between navy pilots and Israeli pilots. Boys and their toys !😀

[@garethroberts9223]

Just keeps getting better! This is rapidly gaining a cult status and is probably essential content for any aspiring Naval Aviator! Many thanks for the Cross circle explanation; fully assimilated! Looking forward to Grand Junction and ATC calls? Keep Up the great Work!!! #Block3

[@salvo9718]

I remember the same moments when I was learning flying when heading toward the aircraft carrier and the only difference the thrill and nervousness I felt on grabbing my Microsoft SideWinder joystick wiggling it left, right and then center to alining it to the runway center, my eyes fixed to the LCD screen of my computer Wargame Flight simulator, wow what a nervewraking sensation I felt all over my body at that moment when the Fighter jet wheels hitting the deck of that aircraft carrier and fealing the impact of my Microsoft Sidewinder jiggling on the palm of my hands, Wow what a joy I felt than, but no comparison about your guy's, I am proud of you all. Thank you for your service and God bless.

[@shawn4990]

Such an interesting part of our military... carrier-based flight operations. Using 'Mother' as a nickname for the carrier is so fitting... everyone can relate... a safe place, a home to nurture and protect so that she can nurture and protect us. Moms and carriers are indeed awesome. Thanks for your channel.

[@chazpayne2226]

My mom couldn't carry a single plane though, let alone dozens of planes and helicopters. She couldn't swim very far from shore either. Bitch was kind of worthless for real.

[@CubeInspector]

It's because "mothership" is a thing It's not as deep as you're making it lol

[@BillConner7]

Wow. What a beautiful real time description of a carrier landing. Cool, calm, competent. Nice.

[@DrewMims2]

I just came upon your channel. I want to thank you. This is scary to me, so knowing that you're out there like a boss, voluntarily protecting us is beyond humbling to say the least. Holy moly...

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard!

[@charlestosi5199]

Received my wings sixty years ago this December. All seems so familiar. In my era it was “meatball, line up, airspeed”.

[@maurox520]

I'm just trying to get my PPL and it blows my mind :D Everything is so calm and collected, while I sweat like a little pig when my Tecnam (Italian plane used in Europe for training) shakes a bit in some small turbulence! Thank you, this is so interesting to watch!

[@crossbow2797]

oh god!!!! this video is amazing!!!, i'm a virtual DCS F/A18C pilot, and this video and all your channel is just perfect!! good quality, excellent voice-over! it's just insane to have all your workflow for the carrier landing. Thx to share it with us ;) GOOD JOB!! Hooooornet ball!

[@jim-f4n]

Wish I had you on the Ranger back in the 80s. I was a Director Fly 2 #3 catapult. Stuff like this keeps the Flightdeck Safe!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers.

[@briancooper2112]

Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

[@TC.C]

The flying looks so precise! What a fantastic video!

[@risingsun9595]

So calm and collected... I could fall asleep listening to your voice and you're performing these complex maneuvers as if you could do it in your sleep!

[@cannotfinddevice]

Amazing content! As a humble civilian you give so much insight into a world most of us dream of. Top notch 👍🍻🍻

[@memmu2901]

I love "PPSLs"!!! 💞 Makes me feel much better with many, many smiles, Thank You!! 💜

[@jefffulford52]

Incredible video and commentary. My dad was a Flying Tiger and flew P-40s and P-51s during WWII under Chennault in China; and my father-in-law flew Spitfires and P-51s in Africa and Europe in WWII (he died in a suspicious crash in Hawaii 3 weeks after Gary Powers was shot down in 1960 - and we still can't get the full crash report, etc... - and were told it was a 'training accident.'). My dad told me during training in his P-40 that he flew alongside some Navy pilots off a carrier, and the Navy guys were pointing down at the ship joking for him to approach it as if landing. My dad said it was incredible the way the Navy pilots flew and could manage the carriers then, and had immense respect for them. I can't imagine the increase in difficulty from then to now. Thanks for your service and professionalism!

[@robertstewart1223]

This was pure eye and ear candy to a long time fighter enthusiast! I've always wanted a front row seat to a carrier take off and landing but couldn't do it myself...My eyes suck ass! Now I can see it through your eyes! You stay safe and thank you so much for sharing this experience! I will be here all the time!

[@johnknoefler]

Wow! Just wow! Not just the exacting skill acquired to land one of the machines on a moving deck at high speed but the calm energy and clear mind of the pilot. The voiceover is so soothing. I'm just a welder who retired from ship building and now work for homeowners making security gates. I have a steady mental voiceover going on in my head as I plan out precise measurements and cuts to assembled structures. I'm gonna be using this voice now. I love the calm confidence that's conveyed.

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

What an amazing experience! Thanks for taking us with you on this unique journey.

[@larrykassebaum1926]

I have a lot of respect for Navy pilots they sure looked out for us at Khe Sanh.

[@twelvewingproductions7508]

"Signature move...". Classic! Former USCG here. I always loved to watch you guys at fleet week and other demonstrations. Thanks so much for allowing me into the cockpit with you. Just fantastic.

[@GrowlerJams]

New jam tomorrow morning. Stay tuned.

[@TheMugwump1]

Ok...I'm no fighter pilot. My experience is piloting a 172 with my Uncle who was a Navy flight commander who flew missions from the USS Valley Forge during the Korean war. I'm 99% certain that "signature move" involves reducing stress on certain delicate pieces. :)

[@drn13355]

Hey I was a flight Mechanic on HH-65 Dolphin for a few years. I did 7 in the USCG. Got out and got my degree and commissioned into the Army to finish out. Retired last year with 22 years total TIS. Had a blast in the USCG back in the day!

[@garywideman5770]

Son in law is in Pensacola just started NIFE. Thanks for sharing! As an former Delta pilot (all civilian) these are fun to watch for a couple of reasons now. Thank you for your service and keep'em coming!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!!

[@thetinkercook5430]

Truly excellent descriptions. You have great instructional descriptions.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Dude if this aviation thing doesn’t work out. You have a life in voice over work. Those relaxation tapes especially.

[@GrowlerJams]

😎