How We Trap and Taxi on a Jam-Packed Flight Deck

[@thatpointinlife]

"Anybody got the number for that truck driving school?" 😅 Classic!

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

They all OVERCHARGE.. I can teach most anyone. Not that anyone is asking.. But I started my "heavy duty" career in the US Army. Ft. Riley 2-63rd Armor. M60A1 Tanker. 19E then got into trucking and a few years of operating equipment too.

[@nomar5spaulding]

​@@OFFGRID_Trucker I can tell you one that doesn't over charge.

[@wauzers]

My trainer in cdl school also was a flight instructor. Lol

[@danieldbeavers]

Truck Master I think it is. Might need that.

[@willhicks2259]

Sorry, You're not qualified 😅

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

The narration makes all the difference in the enjoyability of the video. It's like hearing a song being sung acoustically vs. having a whole band behind you, it's just better that way.

[@GrowlerJams]

Well said.

[@BostonBuzz]

Oh dam IAR, he spoke to you!! Lol!

[@makantahi3731]

in my country , people that talk like they sing , we call singers

[@russ8211]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing that. I’ve taxied into some tight spots, but never like that!

[@hensola]

Soothing voice like Bob Ross

[@georgeyoung1810]

Most people have no idea how nerve racking just taxiing around the flight deck is. You folks are serious rock stars!!

[@steviesteve750]

Imagine one of the flight directors momentarily got his left and right mixed up!

[@a64738]

It looked horribly scary to me... One little mistake and ...

[@Benzo6149]

It’s ‘racking’ - Nerve Racking. That’s all I got, 😂

[@georgeyoung1810]

@@Benzo6149 thanks for the correction. I learn something new every day

[@zk9058]

And those firefighters in their spacesuits!😂😂

[@sb859]

As an Air Force guy, I was lucky enough to spend a week on the mighty TR back in Aug 2001. Right before the world changed. I got two Traps and a Cat Shot. What a ride. Deck operations is the most dangerous work environment I have ever seen...and that was in the Day time!

[@flyingdutchmanindustries5877]

THANKYOU for not putting annoying music in your vid. ;)

[@SEODad]

“Little signature move, no big deal” 😂😂 More voiceovers please. This is next level bro!

[@matthewcoleman1919]

Distinct paucity of signature moves whilst taxiing. Almost like that's the hardest part!

[@BostonBuzz]

Ha!!!! This is soooo beyond next level!!!! Absolute solid gold content!!!!!!!!

[@airmike1271]

I was on that very ship in ‘97 with VFA-37 Bulls. Where they parked the Growler is where they used to park the Tomcats back in the days. That voiceover was epic. Thank you, shipmates for your sacrifice.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service as well.

[@richardracine9055]

The taxi close to the edge on a dark night is the worst. That is why you stay completely strapped in with the ejection seat armed. I am damn proud of these wonderful men and women. And very grateful for their service, many times in very demanding conditions.

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

Huh.. I understand keeping strapped in, but why would they wire up the seat to be able to disarm it..?

[@Glee73]

the seat is armed, means you can eject at any time if something goes wrong. only once the plane is chocked and chained, and the pilot is preparing to get out of the cockpit, is the seat disarmed because its potentially dangerous to try and climb out with an armed seat.@@OFFGRID_Trucker

[@DieyoungDiefast]

@@OFFGRID_Trucker They're not wired to be able to disarm the seat. Prior to climbing out a crewman will insert a pin with a 'Remove before flight' tag on it which safes the seat so that the pilot can't accidentally trigger the seat. Same as the 'Red shirts' inserting similar pins into the missiles and weapon mounts to safe all the weapons.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

@@DieyoungDiefastIf I recall correctly there’s three such pins.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

@@OFFGRID_TruckerAn armed ejection seat is good IF you’re properly strapped in, but have you ever seen what happens when one goes off when the person is NOT strapped in, or is simply leaning over it when it accidentally fires? Yeah, not good. You go anywhere near the cockpit and ejection seat, you check and make sure the safety pins (plural) are in.

[@acwolf65]

Without a doubt the best documentary on the flight deck ops I’ve seen.

[@garyowen9044]

These are so much fun! Love that you narrate, and don’t have music blaring. Don’t change a thing.

[@lindaa9005]

parking that near the edge on a calm day was scary enough, I can't even begin to imagine what that would be like in a real combat situation or in really rough weather. It's impressive enough as it is, I never imagined there were so many hand=offs to follow on deck after the landing, thank you, that was really so well done

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!

[@sirjuggles]

Watching these vids has me amazed at the complexity of coordination and management that has to go into running operations on the deck. Really makes me curious how crazy that setting would get in a true combat situation or even (god forbid) while under fire.

[@michaelmappin4425]

​@@sirjugglesThe exact same. We train like we fight.

[@dougbourdo2589]

A Thousand feet of flight deck needs all of those hand-offs. And, as others have said, the narration is killer.

[@timothyreichel8097]

Outstanding voice-over. I sleep safely knowing you are 'in the air.' Also, the ground crew are pivotal to your success.

[@airtabvortexgenerators4449]

Ex RCAF fighter pilot. Always wanted to fly off carriers because that is the ultimate, the pinnacle of aviation in my opinion. Love your videos and your excellent "golf tournament announcer" voice and the signature moves! Thank you for your service. Wish I could be on board with you.

[@tinman3505]

Yeah that will never ever happen in Canada. Don't have Aircraft carries only itty bitty little boats. that Canada won't hesitate to deploy all 3 of them if need be.

[@frankpinmtl]

Bagotville? Out west?

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

@@tinman3505 haha FU

[@deanf7086]

Hmm… Is Bob Ross is still alive?

[@frankpinmtl]

@@deanf7086 I think he passed...but his style lives on

[@conradtoles6718]

So cool to see this from the pilots perspective. I was a troubleshooter/final checker in the 90s and only ever saw this from the flight deck. Thanks for the content.

[@GrowlerJams]

You bet!

[@dasboat64]

Did the exact same job mid to late 80's. One of the most dangerous jobs on the planet--- working & flying on/off a carrier at sea. I always liked it best at night in darkness. Orchestrated, controlled chaos! Love it, miss it. You all stay safe!

[@jamesmcbride7594]

My pops was WW II bomber pilot. No comparison, but I can't get enuf

[@teeh917]

Holy bat crap, Pail !! I thought the landing was scary enough but when you got that thing over the edge, I squealed a lil. Not gonna lie. You're the best, my friend !! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲. Fly Navy 💫

[@patriciasalem3606]

I know I'm a year late to the party here but just wanted to say how much your videos are keeping me grounded in these turbulent times. I feel like I can somehow handle whatever is coming when I watch these vids, and they put me back in my old SAR mindset. And they make me think more about my dad, who served at ONR. Thanks and #FlyNavy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@seventhsealhere]

Hope a feeling to sneeze never comes as you park near the edge of the ship! 👍🇺🇸

[@MeganMeola]

Funny!

[@layfvp]

Dude is the Bob Ross of carrier landings and take offs.

[@daffidavit]

As soon as I heard the very long "uuughhh" I knew it was the number four wire, even before you said it. Thank you again.

[@GrowlerJams]

Shame.

[@mallinois4978]

4 is only one away from 3 and they all work just fine .

[@daffidavit]

@@mallinois4978 Yeah, but the guy who gets the most number 3 wires wins the Kewpie doll, or as Pail says "the beer". Question: Is the no. 4 wire set to stop the jet quicker because it's closer to the end of the ship, or are all cables set for the same weight for a specific aircraft? Thanks in advance.

[@tooitchy]

If anyone ever questions why we spend so much on defense....this is why. We spend so much because we're the only country on the planet with floating cities capable of going everywhere in the world, and bringing armies of aircraft, subs, and naval vessels with them. We have this capability because if we don't, the world changes, shipping internationally would deteriorate into an almost impossibly high risk industry where the costs and risk of piracy rapidly outpace the profit, countries without strong manufacturing bases would de-industrialize as they can no longer acquire the products, materials, and parts necessary to maintain modernity... And that's just the beginning. This is what our Navy does, they make sure the whole world plays nice with one anothers freedom to trade. Easily the most important role in the world, and almost always overlooked by everyone. Thank you for your service, every last one of you in every branch.

[@makingbiscuits24-7]

The director standing so close to the edge must have nerves of steel. I'm afraid I would get so focused on directing traffic that I would forget to watch where I was going, especially when it's windy and/or raining. Kudos to all of the crew.

[@thomasloughlin7102]

Brilliant video again Pail. My God the size of that deck and everything so organised. Really Really enjoyed it. Thank you sir. Tom, Galway Ireland. 😊

[@ahdoeknogh]

At 2:58 you can hear the other F-18 landing on the ship. This is so coordinated and such clear communication. I love it. You've got to have trust, though. Geez!

[@johnhicks7057]

😮😮😮Woah Nellie. THAT was nerve racking. And such a responsibility for the directors to keep you out of the ocean. Thank you so much for the video for your service. 👏👏

[@MeganMeola]

“Keep you out of the ocean” Great way to put it!

[@memmu2901]

Nice memories with this jam I remember like it would have been yesterday when I watched this for the first time. I'm smiling, I began to smile from the first second I heard your voice. I love this sunny jam. I had a feeling I opened a box of old memories that I didn't even remember to be in the box. I was watching this jam over and over again and enjoyed it a lot. 💞💞💞

[@lavejim11]

Thanks Pail for another great video. As always, we thank you for your service. Fly Navy!!

[@ericswanson8894]

The narration is amazing. Definitely shows how intricate the whole process is.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@BrazenNL]

One of the very few creators I confidently updoot before even watching the video (so I don't forget).

[@memmu2901]

I really like that "electric" blue color in thumbnail. It's radiating neat, special, blue color, and it catches my eyes every single time I see it. Love it! 💜💙

[@marcabshire4792]

The trust between pilots and deck crew is strong. Keep up the great work.

[@iliasmardakis2714]

I don't know if you're still an active duty aviator, but i recon you'd be the best possible kindergarten bed time story teller!!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

😂

[@sweb4614]

Thank you for another great narrated video! You must have been the last plane on the deck. A fantail taxi at night must be really scary. Keep up the great posts.

[@Ben..E]

Maybe the second to last on deck, there was that flyover by the next one in the pattern.

[@drewrubtheMando]

Man the absolute coordination between all of you to maneuver those birds in such a limited area. As Darth Vader would say, Most Impressive. Thanks again for another amazing VO

[@marvinbrooks2601]

Keep this coming Growler!!!! Anyone know anyone that has PTSD besides myself from war!! Because this is therapy!!!!!!!!! His voice is AWESOME!!!

[@johningram9081]

The skil of Naval aviator is unmatched . Oh by the way my son is a E-8 stationed Norfolk. Great video

[@kenhanson4015]

Wow, just WOW! What a spectacular video! I have never been in a fighter jet on a carrier until now. This makes my heart swell with pride seeing how our fighting forces go about their routines in such a relaxed and confident manner. You make this look so easy when we know it's not. The years of behind the scenes training it takes to do this would never be known if it wasn't for KZbin and channels like this giving us landlubbers a peek into a world we will never set foot into.Growler Jams has just shot into my all time favorites list along with cat videos. GO NAVY!

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard.

[@charlesvlasin7017]

Thanks for the video Pail. Spent most of my career in ops on aircraft carriers and was aircrew in S-3 Vikings. Love seeing the well oiled machine of a flight deck. Fair winds and following seas!

[@TroubleCTR]

This is so cool, you made all that look easy! Thank you for all your hard work from sunny scotland 👊

[@GrowlerJams]

Enjoy the sun. 😉

[@therocinante3443]

I absolutely love how he narrates these.

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@CharleneRay-x4f]

Ha! Amazing! God bless you and all those directing you! So glad you took that right and not off the ship!!

[@RickDorion]

Thank you, Pail, for another superb voice over. And thank you for your service!

[@renefoli3935]

I really like and appreciate your videos. Thanks for putting the effort in to do these informative piedes.

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you like them!

[@pla4d]

That's incredible skill Pail, I was a little nervous, as you turned at the back of the ship. Well done, awesome video.

[@lloydreid3936]

Fantastic and love the quip "the number of the truck driving school"...straight from Top Gun! Pail you rock!! Thanks!

[@CharlesLambert137]

That. Was. Awesome. So much respect for you talented aviators!

[@edmeier2030]

Thanks for sharing these. They are fun and fascinating.

[@crashburn3292]

You know, you're undermining the argument that "landing on an aircraft carrier is one of the most difficult things a person can do" when you continually make it look that easy in these videos.. 😄 It's so very cool to be able to watch this.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Always impressive. Thank you for your service!

[@PlymouthVT]

I love the flight deck directions you explain. So much going on don't know how you guys do it. Quite a symphony! As always subbed & upped!

[@ericmitchell5350]

It was more fun in a Tomcat than Rhino- much bigger jet sticking out behind you for pilot (well mostly the Yellowshirts to consider) but much better and easier control of NWS (more powerful actuator and more precise steering due to full throw rudder pedals vs Hornet style toy pedals. Good times! For some reason the bow scared me more than the fantail at night.

[@yanniskouretas8688]

The level of trust that only within the military community can be grown .....

[@TheRealCFF]

I love the colorful terminology in naval aviation eg 'conga line', 'Mom', the Six Pack, the Junk Yard, Bomb Farm, etc.

[@micbritt]

Cold one on me. Thanks for living my dream and sharing.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!!

[@gerryg1056]

Trust and skill, skill and trust. The temptation to look at where you think you should be going, and not where the director knows you should be going must be overwhelming. My only experience of something similar was seeing trucks being loaded onto a stern only loading ferry in Italy. The deck crew knew exactly what they were doing, but first time drivers who kept checking their mirrors got a whistle blown at them, but if they kept doing it the greatest ignominy was to have the deck crew jump on the step and steer the truck themselves. I'd like to see one of your deck crew do the same!

[@matthewowens6550]

Hearing what you and the ground crew are doing helps a lot so we are not just watching but understanding and learning. Thank you Sir for all you do.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@mezcalineboy]

this is so relaxing, you are the bob ross of fighter aircrafts

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@mrjaycam18]

This analogy is so accurate

[@WilliamHolden-t5g]

@@mrjaycam18 Very much so!

[@ronaldbarrett3112]

Fantastic word-through this ops. As a ret USAF RNB, I often wanted to fly in my decades of flight...on trap! Great info for all of us lov'n aviation. Thanks.

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff, keep them coming !

[@dfiegel421]

Holy ship! Its like sitting inside your head and hearing/feeling your every thought. What a trip!!!

[@peteschiavoni]

That’s so wild how tight it is on deck. Pail, what do you find the most sphincter tightening part of flying,taxiing, or just being on a carrier? Thanks for sharing!! Fly Navy!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Night landings for sure...or landings in generally poor weather. Gets sketchy.

[@ibrahimf.1619]

Wow..seen many aviation videos, military and commercial. But this one was unique..thanks 👌

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@bill8985]

"anybody got the number of the truck driver school?" yeeaaahhh. You got it good.

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Man i felt nervous watching you taxi so close to edge... nerves of steel. So grateful for our men and women in the services... thank you for your protection

[@PacificAirPhoto1]

Just a fan-tail-tastic vid, Pail! This private pilot has the utmost respect for your skills and expertise, and much gratitude for how you share them - Go Navy! Cheers from 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, Leighton. Cheers!

[@glennaycock9445]

That was another great video. My dad watched that with me he's a former f 8 pilot. He said that could get very nerve-racking at times. Your videos make him feel like he's back in the seat. Thanks for what you do, fly navy!!!!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!!

[@robertconville6269]

These aviators are on a different level! Semper Fi Sir!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@Analyst104]

You have such good commentary skills. As a civilian Flight Instructor I so appreciate it. This is how I wish I sounded when giving a flight lesson or ground school. Thank You!!

[@serkansaygin]

For me, it was the best short film-like entertainment of the day. The work you do is a very special profession and deserves great respect. Best regards from Turkey...

[@michaelhurst506]

Love the accurate, continuous description of action and rationale! Makes for a very "real" observational experience. Thanks!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@johnnybass3503]

So proud of you guys, what a wonderful experience

[@KEALOHA669]

These are so much fun! “Little signature move, no big deal” The narration makes all the difference in the enjoyability of the video. This is so coordinated and such clear communication.

[@usnchief1339]

Thank you sir for keeping the memories alive for us veterans.

[@linwer]

¡Gracias!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!

[@butterfliesandtape]

love every minute of your taxying vids. thanks!

[@Jim-uy2qe]

Yep. pilot, teacher and narrator you are the man. I'm almost 59yrs old and all through my life I've "always" envyed all of the pilots in our military. Now that job to me is "living the dream". Thanks for your service and the videos. Like the millions of others I've always wondered In detail how it goes down on deck. Awesome job explaining. 👊🍺

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Man, the skill and talent of all involved amazes me! It must be like landing on a popsicle stick at 180 knots in the middle of nowhere! Really amazing! 😎✈

[@robertream2723]

Well done once again Commander. It is amazing, even being a big boy with cool toys, how Mom is always a very important individual. She is, and always will be a rock, or in this case, a huge piece of American steel. Thanks again for your service. Drinks are on me. Keep on Jammin' down the highway, or should I say, the flight deck.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robinkyrke]

I am absolutely loving your videos! I have been "flying" F/A-18s in DCS for a few years now with a group of friends and your videos have given me a much needed dose of reality to the seriousness of carrier operations! Keep up the good work. Fly Navy!

[@UKAviationMovies]

Absolutely incredible. I do not know how you guys do this, but it's mighty impressive. Great video, loved the commentary 🤙

[@mikebutler7605]

Navy pilots are awesome. Got a buddy here in town that flew the FA18 on and off of carriers and anyone that can do that has my undying admiration and gratitude. Thanks for your service men and women of our armed forces.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@Shrike200]

Airline pilot here. Sooooo envious of your massive sky view, and SINGLE PILOT. Don't get me wrong, two crew for airliners is the way to go, and I don't begrudge the guy/girl with me at all. But I could really do with a little blast of 'just flying' as opposed to endless threat briefs, challenge/response, 'shared mental model', and all that stuff. Sometimes you just need a little break from routine, these videos are just.....awesome. Sky, sun, sea, jets......I can just about smell the sea air, the grease and exhaust fumes.......golden. Thanks.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!!

[@bobaround5338]

Put out informative and entertaining content and look how the channel grows!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@thegovernor8222]

Thanks!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!

[@joedonahue30]

These videos are amazing! Total Respect!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that!

[@danseitsinger6737]

I absolutely love the NO BIG DEAL!!😅 Tell that to my wife because I have been watching your videos for well over 2 hours, closer to 3!! The USN has CHANGED A LOT since my days 75-78. I was stationed on a floating gas station humpin and pumpin! I was an MS3 so I took care of DA BOYS! I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR "PLAY BY PLAY" especially for that airborne gas station!! GREAT FLYING!! GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP THOSE FINGERS AND TOES WIGGLING! GO NAVY!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@kevinmoor6408]

The mark of a master is to make difficult things look easy. Really enjoy the videos.

[@crispyPolenta]

Thanks

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you!

[@MrAndersonAviation]

Taxing on the land can be tricky at times with room for some error. Hats off to you and your fellow naval aviators, taxing on the deck with a couple feet between you and water! Rock star pilot stuff. Salute!!

[@GrowlerJams]

🫡

[@raymondsalazar8823]

I always wondered how you guys parked them. Awesome. Thank you.

[@StrIIker-TV]

Awesome video! Loved the lead in. As always, watching you fly the landing pattern to a successful trap is a pleasure to see and best of all, to hear you describe what's happening. Don't ever stop sharing with us, all that you are doing while maneuvering because that's the gravy on these videos. Can't wait for the next one! Keep them coming!

[@niklaspilot]

Every time I park my jet right on centreline in a taxi out position it feels a little bit like this … minus the ocean all around me and a literal drop off beside my gear 😅 hats off to you, you make it look quite easy while I’m sure it’s not!

[@danieldillon6436]

Wow this is such a great set of videos. As a lay person, it's fascinating to see and hear all that these great pilots go through, how they are constantly making decisions, following orders and flying the jet. We are so lucky as US citizens to have such accomplished and dedicated men and women flying these Navy jets.

[@fredj63]

Non flyer, love anything aviation, USAF retiree here, After 2 of your vid’s, I’m now a subscriber

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard.

[@FRENCH_FRIES_BISH]

Hands down the most amazing, advanced, most awesome stuff on you tube. Thx PAIL.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@RV4aviator]

Thanks Mate... Pros at work...! Keeping America safe , and most of the rest of the World as well...!!!!! Go US Navy ...! Keep on Keeping on...! Cheers...!

[@brucejohnson3351]

Great Video ! Somethings never change,wind waves,yellow shirts. I was a Brown shirt. When not flying, chains, wing struts, tie-down on the fan tail, talk to pilot about the a/c . "fly navy"...😊

[@IssiahMiranda-tp1fo]

Love your videos . And love the super hornet . I can just fall asleep just listening to your voice . There’s a certain calming to your voice . Thank you for your services ..

[@mikeratcliff1446]

Wow. That’s amazing. Perfection at its best. Thank you for you service.

[@KarlEBrand]

Thanks! BEER ON THE WAY!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you! Cheers.

[@clydemurphy2392]

Another masterpiece. You do great work on these voiceovers. Ive been in the transportation industry for 48 years, drove "brown trucks" for 38. It kinda sucks compared to what you do. Through your awesome videos i get to see alot of what goes on during launches and recoveries. Im also understanding more of what my dad did in his 37 years at Jax NAS. Thanks again for these videos AND for what you do.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!