Super Hornet Catapult Launches From A Navy Warship

[@robertmcnearny9222]

I swear man, you are the Bob Ross of growler pilots

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@rebeccalara6574]

Yesss! Definitely

[@justice3865]

I will add Rob Roy from the C2 community as well. But yes, absolutely.

[@0873sp]

C2's? I heard they're coming back because of the Osprey problems..

[@justice3865]

@@0873sp ehh, they are currently picking up the slack, but sadly they are still on track to be retired in a couple of years. I am an old maintainer of C-2's, so I have a soft spot for the old dirty bird.

[@joewilliams4142]

Good stuff. I’m so glad the military is letting you do this. THIS is what we need for recruiting these days. NOT a dumb poster at the post office ! Thank you.

[@voodoosurgeon9337]

100 percent. if people can see whats expected of you and how the procedures work they will be much more interested and confident in signing up. Im 47, half blind, scared of flying, shakey hands and poor judgment but im almost convinced i could give it a go😂😂😂 almost😅 i realy enjoy this insight.

[@FerociousPancake888]

Absolutely. The military needs to take advantage of the popularity of KZbin with an age group of people best suited to serve. Let people film vids and content like this. Easy, simple, entertaining, no classified info, good to go.

[@RedTail1-1]

Trust me they are doing a lot more than a dumb poster at the post office. You are not their target audience so you aren't going to see their advertisements.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Ok gloryhound

[@MrLuc420]

Guys, I hate to break it to you, but that is exactly why they let him do this. There's a whole army (pun intended) of military Instagram influencers for this very reason. They're not dumb, they know exactly what they're doing.

[@braincraven]

I am amazed how people operate in close proximity of the jet. A big salute for the ground crew!

[@MrPossumeyes]

What you should keep in mind is that these are young folks. Scatterbrains, right? But they're not! They're so totally competent!

[@ImpendingJoker]

You should see high tempo helicopter ops in the Army. Nothing like all those rotor blades spinning over head to make you a foot shorter if you're not careful to keep your head on a swivel and do everything safely. Fly Army.

[@jackbarrier7267]

Every video of the flight deck takes me back aboard the USS Midway CVA-41 during Nam in 1971. FLY NAVY!!

[@teeh917]

Thank you for your service, Sir. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@philm.5537]

I was on a destroyer 1970 - 1972, DD-783, and followed you guys on the Midway a lot when we weren't on the Gunline.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

My old man was an AO on the Kitty Hawk during that time. Had f4’s and A6’s in his squadron.

[@capt.squirrel8516]

Welcome home and thank you for your service sir!

[@stevena3446]

@@HiddenCreekHomesteadserved aboard CV63 myself during the seventies. Fly Navy!

[@MsTheCops]

"sit up like a big boy" ...lol. Pail ...you got the best narration ...clear & concise ...with humor.

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

Any time I see someone operating a fighter, I think "god, what a job. I'd love to be able to do that". So cool and even better that you're allowed to release this content!

[@PilotPhotog]

Giving us an inside view of what naval aviators do every day around the world is truly a privilege. Thank you Pail for making these videos and so happy to see your channel growing at such a great pace! Bravo Zulu!

[@justinmann3617]

Never realize how much is really going on till you watch growler jams! So many things happening in the background. This is TEAM on a whole new level. Proud of our guys and girls. Brother just got off the Uss boxer I believe. Matousek not sure what rank but so proud of him! Go navy!!!

[@avi7278]

It's almost like he is part of some well structured organization or something.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

This is my favorite aviation channel. The information given is great, and presented in such a fun, irreverent and non-condescending way to us civilians. Thanks so much, Pail.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank for your support!

[@johntopper9456]

Every time I watch your videos, I learn something new. Thank You for your service. I’m retired Navy Corpsman ‘64-‘84. Served with the Marines and NSW. GO NAVY, FLY NAVY!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@LimeyTX]

I learned to fly 50 years ago and my Flying Instructor was ex WW2 Fleet Air Arm Royal Navy pilot. I’ve always had the highest regard for pilots who fly off boats and your videos are super cool. Thank you.

[@Joel-ip6pl]

Bob Ross taught me how to paint with his technique, voice, and going with the flow- adapting.. You're doing the same for pilots! Bravo! :)

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@kindnuguz]

The dance on the deck is just as amazing as the pilots. Thank you to everyone involved. Love the amount of content lately; as soon as I see a new Growler Jams video I have to watch every second of it.. Thank you

[@TimAnnear_1961]

New song ... Carrier deck, how real men dance 👍

[@teeh917]

You're the cream of the crop, Pail. Do you ever lose the butterfly feeling before launching? Cause I don't when watching you !! Awesome video. #FlyNavy🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@GrowlerJams]

It’s always fun!

[@Tamishvara]

My grandfather, the man who raised me, was a Navy man of 23 years. He was AO (Aviation ordinance) and had some wicked stories to tell, especially since he served in the Vietnam era. Growing up in Norfolk, VA, we were always around the military in some way. It never ceases to amaze me to this day, just how well they communicate and how hard these men and women work, day in, day out. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing content with us civvies that let us see the other side!

[@brianfitzgerald6197]

IYAOYAS!

[@luketurner314]

That grunt as you leave the deck is a nice touch

[@GrowlerJams]

😎

[@TimAnnear_1961]

Excellent! the whole gig is impressive but the rather smallish holdback bar is an amazing piece of engineering. Signature Move and Sit up like a big boy - great sayings 👍

[@mrjohnklake]

This is the absolute best description of the carrier deck that I have seen. The other videos on KZbin advertise big and fail to deliver. You put the information out there pure and simple! Thank you!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ryanboy2020]

I never get tired of seeing my tax dollars hard at work launching the best pilots in the world off of the most bad ass aircraft carriers on the planet. FLY NAVY! 🤙

[@freedomfan4272]

As a tax paying American I'll never complain about increasing the defense budget.

[@blackjackshellacque1857]

I will say Pail's comments are absolutely the best out there for explaining carrier operations. Clear and concise for us out here. I'm sure these were approved by the Navy and hopefully not giving any information to the bad guys. Keep em' coming!

[@pdoherty]

Memories of taking one off Midway CVA-41 in a C-1A in 1972 and feeling it settle just off the bow. Never forget that feeling! Thanks for your service sir. Good stuff! PR2 1971-75

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@Sam-xi4ik]

Voice Overs are the Best. Thank You and all the Military for Protecting Our Freedoms! Fly Navy!!!

[@theunclebsimchannel6434]

Fantastic video! All the signature moves, plus the scenic taxi to the catapult, and the excellent editing! I think this is one of your best jams!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!

[@josephayala1511]

Professionalism and attention to detail is second to none

[@martincurran-gray2287]

Cool, calm, collected, …just what you want in the most dangerous workplace !

[@janmartintietjens3909]

Love the way you explain the operations on the flight deck. I am a former Marine, A6A squadron in Viet Nam stationed at DaNang. You have the best aviation channel going so keep up the good, informative videos.

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Very enjoyable. Your observations and explanations are very clear and helpful to us. That’s a telltale sign of a good Instructor.

[@gregoryhattenfels7864]

Dude i love you r talk thrus , only thing missing is the smell of Av Gas. thank you Sir.

[@user-bf9jg3yp7i]

Love the narrated videos, you do a really good job explaining everything that is going on.

[@ColinJarrett]

Glad you chaps are on station. I could watch this all day. Probably the coolest gig possible.

[@willdyer3371]

Best Jam yet! Learning and entertainment can’t ask for more.

[@rfalkowski]

Best part - the "ugh..." at 7:48 or so! Thank you for all the recent jams!

[@dr.jamesdmartinphd]

Thanks so much for taking the time for your videos. I greatly appreciate it. 🇺🇸 FLY NAVY🇺🇸

[@edfederoff2679]

My Dad was on the design team for the JBDs at NAVAIR ENG, Phila. Also tension bars, hook points, shuttles, cats, wires, anything related to launch and arrest. I loved hearing him talk about all the engineering fine points over dinner. FLY NAVY!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@richglenn3729]

I wonder how any of our advisories can ever assemble a team of professionals like the US has on the flight deck of a carrier. So much teamwork.

[@AnthonyProehl]

I'm retired Naval Aircrew. Even though I flew in P-3 Orions, I like your videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@sb859]

Flight Deck Ops are just amazing...and that's in the Day Time! Unbelievable at night. More info on the different shirts/roles of the deck crew please.

[@GrowlerJams]

See some of my other catapult shot jams. I go through it in detail. Specifically the JHMCS cat shot, I think.

[@2020Max1]

I served 3 years as an OS on the TR from '88 - '91, best years of my life, bar none.

[@jlayfield]

Fly navy! Thank you for such incredible video. You rock

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@jlayfield]

Pail. Hope all is well. Have not seen any post in last few weeks. Take care brother

[@bareknuckleteam]

Could listen to this all day long man.

[@azcharlie2009]

Not much makes me proud of our country lately.... But you guys do! You're the best of the best!

[@richardkan8499]

Pail you're a hero on deck and in the sky. It's a great inspiration to see how the deck crew, and you, work together on this marvellous machine

[@ronaldduclos707]

I am retired army. But I am always amazed how great the US pilots are from the US. Thank all of you men and women that sir. Regardless of what part of the military your in we are all brothers and sisters. God bless you all.

[@N1njaSnake]

American US pilots from the US of America xD

[@paullandreville5394]

It never gets old watching. The crew on the flight deck are kids. Amazing. BZ sir.

[@T-Cup314]

Fantastic, I hope ED won’t mess the ground handling up for DCS.

[@Socaltrainwatcher]

Sleeves on the flight suit rolled up for a flight on a nice clear day.... going with the sins out guns out. Plus a couple of signature moves to impress the flight deck crew with your guns. 😂 The flight deck in action is great to watch. It was great to actually see it in person. The night time flight deck is a whole new level of intensity. Love the videos

[@RamseyC-t9i]

I hope one day you can tell us how you went from a college student to a Naval fighter pilot for those who dream of this job

[@GrowlerJams]

Yeah. I’d like to.

[@bobnordin291]

I have been enjoying your production. I am a Navy vet Quartermaster 2nd Class aboard CV 59 in ‘75-76. God speed Pail

[@xenolambrose7261]

My brother in law flew Helo’s off from US Naval Air Craft Carriers in the Gulf War and the Iraq conflict. He was a Lieutenant JG in the Navy and when a pilot would go overboard, the helicopter would effect a search and deploy divers to make a rescue. He also was in charge of a unit that deployed “Soni-bouys” that were used to detect Soviet Submarines. I really admire the work of these Pilots and Support Staff in keeping the Navy ship shape.

[@danielwatts7375]

My avionics shop was directly under Cat 1...gotta love those CRT TV's going wacky when the jets went full power, especially the Prowlers...

[@Donnie9by5]

Just as our cries to Nam was winding down I went on a hope in one of the squadrons A3’s reconfigured for inflight refueling! It gave me stories that I still tell 56 years latter! Just launch and fly circles waiting for someone wants a drink of JP5! Then land back on the carrier and I was a class four swimmer afraid I would drown!

[@PromasterHOF]

I would like to thank the blast deflectors for their work in sending the jet blast and noise away from the flight deck and up to my work station on the signal bridge!! They did an excellent job in causing my severe hearing loss and tinnitus, job well done blast deflectors job well done. I only hope that in the 50 year period since my time in the navy that all crew members are given the best noise reduction equipment known to man!!!

[@torn-_shuttle123]

👏👏…all of the JBD operators and Flight Deck crew are appreciative of your “kind” words. And because of this, the rest of the crew wouldn’t be blown overboard. And I’ll go ahead and speak for the rest of every JBD Operator and every crew member by saying “Fuck You”. Anybody and everybody that has worked around Aircraft during their enlistment, has been fighting the VA to claim either “Hearing loss or Tinnitus”. You’re not the only one Chuck.

[@FD1CE]

Awesome point of view. Kudos to US Navy for holding the security in the region. Before 1979 hellish riots, Imperial Iranian Navy was securing the region from Persian Gulf all the way to Indian ocean under the cover of IIAF F-4E's from Bushehr & Bandar AFB. Wish those peaceful days comeback, and God save us from the current fanatics regime! Fly Navy! in Imperial Iran,

[@richberryhill4179]

Love the videos!!! Can't get enough of the TR and the flight deck ops. I've done 2 shots and 2 traps, 1 as enlisted, 1 as a civilian. AWESOME feeling!!!

[@luisx9428]

I'm from Germany (Hamburg) and I love watching your videos.

[@andrewcorrigan9880]

Another solid upload Pail, much appreciated... I can listen to these all day long, something about the tone, amazing insight and sense of humour/personality that does it for me. Fly Navy. Cheers mate.

[@FortunateJuice]

I'm so glad you've doubled and tripled down on the inside lingo. Very cool to watch but also very entertaining to hear you talk about it.

[@peteschiavoni]

Awesome Jam Pail!! Still amazes me how much happens simultaneously on a carrier!

[@simonarcos3583]

Amazing Sir! Thank you for taking us along!! Go NAVY!!

[@gfresh353]

So cool! I appreciate we have men and women who are skilled to be able to fly these complicated aircraft.

[@glockparaastra]

Checklists and Charts - STOWED (no loose items in the cockpit 😂) Thanks CDR, greetings from South Africa!

[@smithersusn98]

Fantastic jam! Really love and appreciate the details of all the deck crew actions. Thanks again, and keep 'em coming!

[@CajunMarine33445]

Such a great channel, love watching naval aviation at its finest

[@darrylthomas8447]

That was unreal and really exciting looking I’ve always wanted to do and be a Naval aviator. I applaud your dedication and commitment to excellence and thanks for sharing your experience with us.💯💯💯

[@foxracing8973]

Thank you Pail for everything that you do and these videos. It was my dream to be in the Navy since I was little. Made it through boot till 1 week from graduation, got hurt pretty bad and sent home. Was going to be a MA if I would've made it. Miss seeing the F14s, as they were my fav jet. Stay safe and Fly Navy!😎

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Pail, you are doing something special here with real time real life carrier launches. Really enjoy this.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

I'm in awe of everything that is happening on the deck. Thanks for another perfect VO. I love how you embrace the signature moves❤. I remember you commenting once about how there is so much cool stuff going on and viewers just kept asking why you keep adjusting seating position?🤔.... 😂😅😅😂 Have a great weekend ❤

[@GrowlerJams]

You too! Cheers.

[@HarkoretoDaBone-nf7ff]

Thanks for the explanation of the hand gestures. I'll utilise it in my tour guide operations.

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏼

[@gsxrsquid]

Te running commentary is really informative. Especially regarding the deck crew. Everything is structured to the last movement. This time I learned the Director cannot move and direct at the same time. It makes perfect sense.

[@williamralph5442]

Always fascinating Pail. Never gets old. Thanks.

[@thomaslawson9973]

I love now and always have the opera of the flight deck. I was an OS on Kitty Hawk cv-63 and there for four years. I loved being an AIC and a strike controller, But pilots and NFO's were highly respected.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@geoffgoldsmith7607]

I can watch carrier ops all day. Just so interesting. Thanks Pail.

[@robertnixon3816]

Thank you for another great video! Those flight deck operations when looked at from the outside appears to be chaos but is quite well controlled. Lots going on! Thank you for what you do! Fly Navy!

[@Thomas-i5x6u]

I would buy you several, living my dream you are, since I was 8, Thank you for what you all as a team do, proud to be American. ( If you hear me coming, it's probably too late ,hehe .)❤

[@KG-xf9ew]

Looks like a lot of people just standing around... KIDDING!! excellent man!

[@kaiboy1116]

That was really cool. Love your channel pail. Watching the parked hornets/ growlers as you catapulted was AWESOME. Twenty more seconds flying time after you shoot off would be appreciated. Just love flight 🛩🍺

[@keyscook]

Smooth take-off & into the blue sky. Thanks Pail & Cheers from Seattle! 🍻

[@rupertgale537]

signature move... love this channel

[@chris-C8]

Man, I was doing something important the other day that had me frustrated beyond belief, and your voice came into my head, "Wiggle your fingers and toes," and just like that, the issue was sorted out and fixed. Thanks for the great videos!

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏼

[@dennisscheppers8802]

What a teamwork amazing

[@The737pilot26]

Please do more of these this was really cool it makes me wanna not become an airline pilot and go become a navy pilot

[@christiansfortruth5953]

I'd love to buy you a beer man. But I'm in the UK. 😮😮😮 Love your vids. I flew the Jet Provost mk 4 ,and 5 trainers in ths RAF in the 70's. Long time ago. Went from the UK to RAF Wildenwrath in Germany during the cold war. This was the last days of the Harrier VTOL. Great machines. We always had the V bombers there of course. We had two in the compound called "Q". We were on s 4 minute standby.....24 hours a day. All togged up ready to go. Those were the days. Wildenwrath doesn't exist anymore but I still have good memories of those days. Thanks for all you vids. They are great.😅😅😅😅

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I'm just a random Canadian guy doing my things and this channel is fascinating. Cheers.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers.

[@MichaelSlivkoff]

I was a plankowner on the TR. During one of our operations, I believe it was in the VACapes, an A-6 aircraft made a turn which caused a crew member to be blown off the deck and over the side. I have also experienced having to grab a padeye to prevent myself from being blown away while out there. I have fond memories of watching Tomcats go into afterburner on the catapults. The original engines were a bit underpowered, so they had to use the reheat to get going. This produced a blue flame that shot all the way to the JBD. It was most impressive to see at night. However, once they got the A+ Tomcats, they could launch at full military power, which wasn't as visually stunning.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@markburkley42]

This is the first video I heard the "holdback" mentioned. 50 years ago the holdback for my TA-4F/J was color coded medium blue/yellow. It is an alloy steel bar machined similar to a dumbbell with a hole through the centerline and a groove in the middle of the 'handle'. The groove thins the wall to the centerline hole so it is strong enough power to "holdback" the aircraft at full power, but will only break if the catapult provides enough power to accelerate the aircraft to a speed above stall. I do not know where the holdback is attached on today's aircraft, or if is similar to what I described. I do still have my half from my last cat shot. So many things have to come together to safely launch an aircraft into the sky.

[@GrowlerJams]

It’s still exactly the same. The hold back bar attaches to the hold back fitting, just behind the nose gear.

[@markburkley42]

@@GrowlerJams Thought that, but did not know that. Thanks.

[@Some-Guy1127]

Thanks for sharing such a awesome experience with us.

[@rebeccalara6574]

It’s like he’s driving around the mall parking lot. So calm & nonchalant but professional at the same time. . Aaaamazing

[@kyleselman5411]

The worst part about being Canadian is that I could never have the opportunity to do this. It was my dream job as a kid. Someday I hope to get a ride in one. Thanks for these videos!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks for the syrup. Cheers!

[@bertlzansinger]

Enjoyed my morning coffee (0800 CEST) very much in your company. Cheers mate!

[@jackjones391]

Thank you for more videos and your behind-the-scenes commentaries. They are fantastic.

[@valentinlundberg3397]

this has to be the coolest and sickets most awsome person i have ever seen on youtube. The calm voice the camera angle the weather. Everything just perfect!!!!! 100% worth a subscribe great vid dude!

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard!

[@SuperReasonable]

Love the ‘Double Signature Move’ I’ve not seen it in the air as yet. Maybe now you are training with another pilot in the front you can practise it for when you get back into the “G”

[@stevebrennan3921]

My family and I were vacationing in Pensacola this summer and went to the Blue Angels practice and my grandsons were awed at the planes and the show but loved how loud they were and that you could feel it in your chest when they flew by, I told them to imaging standing about 50' away as they ran up to mil on the cats. Memories of a former AD2 powerplants cat troubleshooter and plane captian!

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@DWFDCSABC123]

Great videos. I'm a Army Vet, raised by Airforce Aviators, but supported on the ground by Naval Aviators. Golden Wings!

[@tbone2104]

Having been a troubleshooter on the flight deck...love this vid.

[@davec2939]

Great work on these videos sir. I watch them often hoping to see my son in law CDR A.H., NAS Whidbey Island. You're plenty good if he is camera shy so keep up the fantastic work. Coming from a navy family and knowing that freedom is not free, it is not possible to disrespect what you people do and am happy that you are on our side ensuring this country remains the greatest on the globe. A.H. and I did not have the time to build a relationship and if you see him, let him know that I think about him and his family often. Thank you.

[@tim7402]

"Pail" gotta listen close but your details are sometimes tiny but thankfully I can play over to hear " still got my lucky pen" - after of course the double signature move !!! Bob Ross on the "Big Stick" launches yet again. Fly Navy !!!

[@GrowlerJams]

😂

[@icarebecozudo]

your voice is so impressive. i love these videos, thank you for sharing!

[@camsmeltzer9388]

Thanks for showcasing the day to day!

[@MaritimeHomesteader]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you