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Step onto the LSO Platform of the USS George Washington (CVN-73) and witness the intense initial carrier qualification of Naval Flight Students as they pursue their "Wings of Gold". In this jam, Training Air Wing One and Two LSOs provide crucial guidance and support to their students, ensuring their students remain safe and ultimately make the mark.
Initial carrier qualification is a solo event, so the nerves in the T-45C cockpits are especially high.
All Navy Carrier Aviators must initially qualify in the T-45C...for now. It sounds like this qualification is going to be moved to the FRS for TACAIR pilots, but E-2D students will likely still qualify in the T-45 for the foreseeable future. Time will tell.
Fly Navy!
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Aboard
1:31 LSO Roles
2:52 Hook Up Touch and Go
3:41 Deck Caller
4:53 3-Wire Trap
5:46 Close Call
7:30 Plane Guard Recovery
8:41 Backing Up a Goshawk
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[@reggierico]

For us AF guys, this level of coordination and maneuvering is somewhat overwhelming. We just land and taxi to a spot and go to the club!

[@paulholmes672]

While us Pro Supers and crew, start post-flight, refueling, take your debriefs and repair and pre-flight, all in a night's work. 😁 We have coordination too, BUT our revetments don't move, AND there is no pesky airplanes landing on our 'taxiways'.😁

[@kurttate9446]

👍😄

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Then off to your dorm the maid service cleans... :)

[@oldgoat142]

This is why you all are called aviators! Not just pilots. As I have heard or been told many, many times, "Just about anybody can land on a non-moving, 10,000 ft runway. To trap about a moving ship, at night, no moon, with the sea being nasty, that takes an aviator." Nice going, Sir, with the whole lesson taught in this video.

[@timdixon5785]

I retired as a Navy Air Traffic Controller when the F-18 pushed the F-14 out (😭), and spent time on 5 carriers (et. al.). I truly enjoy watching your great content from the pilot's point of view. I also enjoyed telling officers what to do! 🤣 What a beautiful day for CQ - all they needed was the 3 wire anyway! Thanks for your Service, your amazing content and be safe out there defending out freedom Shipmate!!!

[@billgrabher444]

Which boats? IKE CATCC 89-92

[@BR-il9vl]

@@billgrabher444 IKE CATCC - 84-86 (the old NTDS and SPN 42)

[@timdixon5785]

Saratoga, Forrestal, Nimitz, Kennedy and Enterprise. I probably passed you at sea. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate!!!

[@douglasiles2024]

@@billgrabher444 My dad was Commo on Ike from 91-93. It was his second tour aboard her in that role. He retired off of her in 93, when she was in the yards.

[@shadowdobe8293]

CATCC68 and 71 here.

[@richdixon]

I'm not military, I'm not a pilot, and I love this stuff so much. The teamwork is phenomenal. The teamwork is what I keep coming back for. They're all there because it's their job, but the conviction of the team is palpable just from watching. I can sense the passion they all have for the smallest detail of their jobs. I love this stuff so much. Did I say that? It makes me emotional.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@411bvRGiskard]

@@GrowlerJamsHey, I just watched Ward Carrol’s channel about the ‘98 crash on Enterprise that was the origin of the LSO that faces forward watching the LA and calls the 100ft vs 10ft. Very tragic reminder of how dangerous flight ops is despite how you guys make it look so mundane cuz of your skills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4q3npKrat-dd6Msi=TL4YPqwhhhSuMRN7

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

One of those T-45 just hit the 1 million flight hours mark!. By the way, Miami Florida is near 25 N, 80 W…..so that carrier was just off the east coast of Florida, north of Miami. Thanks for sharing. Semper Fi!

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Thanks for the call on these ops. My Son just wrapped Multi phase at NAS Corpus and is in PCS status down to Kingsville, TX to start the T-45 training. Super proud and super excited for him. He is designated E2-Hawkeye!

[@GrowlerJams]

Good stuff

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

The explanations are first class. You have the ability to synthesize information and present it on a level for us neophytes to ride along with you. Those are some of the identifying characteristics of a very fine Instructor; not every instructor can do this.

[@rossbabcock3790]

I'm a Marine enlisted that did a couple Dets with an A-6E squadron on the Kennedy back in 79-80. It's funny how flight deck ops have barely changed! Thanks for some good memories. I think the same guys were on the LSO platform 😏

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@emmettjones5165]

Aviate, navigate, communicate... Crisp, clear and concise. I've never heard anyone narrate the ballet that is carrier aviation operations better than Pail. Amazing pilot. Great channel. Carry on. 💯

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@lancerjfk3206]

Hey “Pail” I can’t get enough of this LSO narrative. I can’t begin to fathom the difficulty of landing the T45 on a carrier and getting good grades by the LSO’s. All I can say is, keep sharing your narration on the Carrier Qualification. I absolutely love this stuff. Cheers J

[@GrowlerJams]

🍻

[@azpcox]

“We won’t see that today.” Ouch. I mean you know the class but maybe someone will surprise you in a good way! Love the ridealongs.

[@FurTip]

I initially thought he meant they weren't capable of it, but then when he was specific about what we WOULD see, I figured he meant "there aren't any in this video"

[@ricbarker4829]

@@FurTip Me too. I thought that one of the students may just "jag" a five, but as you say, it was a spoiler.

[@scottkelley1558]

I've watched many LSO platform videos and podcasts. You are the first to fully explain the grading system in detail -- thank you! I had heard the 100 foot callout, but could never tell what they were doing and why. Now I know. OBTW, I helped build that ship. I was shift test engineer in charge of number 1 reactor plant for initial criticality. I got to stand on the LSO platform during sea trials when they flew an A-6 down to a 10-foot waveoff to demonstrate the autothrottle capability. It was AWESOOOOOME!!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Nice.

[@carlbehr4909]

Ask him to explain FNKUA or NAFOD.

[@billbrockman779]

It’s an amazing coincidence that right after watching this I watched Mooch and Hozer talk to the pilot of an S-3 that somehow survived (and his right seater) a Prowler landing on top of him on the Enterprise in 1998. Emphasizes how crucial a deck watcher is. Sadly, the Prowler crew did not survive.

[@douglasiles2024]

That incident was the driving force behind implementing the deck watcher.

[@billbrockman779]

@@douglasiles2024 I thought I heard them say that.

[@buckshot59]

As a former submariner, SSBN598 (the submergible GW), I am fascinated by your content. Great Job as usual.

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@stevenkenney9473]

The US Carrier OPS are an orchestra of perfection

[@gtarick1225]

This is the absolute best aviation content on KZbin... Informative, entertaining, funny... God bless America! 🇺🇸🍻🇺🇸🍻

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

WAYBACK MACHINE: I was on the original McDonell Douglas team and I authored the original FTI's for half of the UJPT and IT curricula for the T45 at Kingsville. They were doing this on the Lex in the gulf when I was there...yeah, old-timer I know. I'd do it all again given the opportunity. What a blast that was. Thanks for sharing and bringing back the memories! With one shaking hand on the LSO shack door handle watching newbies come down during their first FCLPs...TF.

[@nightjarflying]

McDonnell

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS!

[@JoshuaNyhus]

My pops was on the T-45 program for McDD. Mostly out of Patuxent during tests.

[@ShannansShenanigans]

Awesome video, as usual. ❤ I was yelling too. "GET OUTTA DA WAY!" 😬 Coulda been bad for sure. My ex was Navy and told me about people getting in the way; sucked up into engines, blown off or hit 😢 I hope it happens less as hopefully Navy has learned how to keep their members more safe over the decades of ops. Fly Navy. Stay safe and Happy 4th! Thank you ALL for your service ❤🤍💙🇺🇸❤🤍💙

[@RParrish55]

15 months on westpac cruises, numerous carrier qual's etc, I have never seen a "serious" flight deck incident ...of course there was minor stuff but didnt involve serious injury. "Keep your head out of your ass and know whats going on around you" ...complacency was probably the biggest culprit which I can personally atest to ...overall, the training and professionalism, the flight deck is a somewhat safe environment considering the monsters (planes, equipment, ordnance) you are working next to.

[@mavrick561]

Man, your commentary is awesome! Thanks for this look into something us regular Joe's will never know. Loved it!

[@SergioHidalgoAero]

Amazing mate, carrier operations must be studied by everybody, that is real coordination

[@gregellis3859]

Thanks for the videos. My brother is a retired Naval Aviator. Flew F-18's and F-5's (Adversary Squadron at Top-Gun). I appreciate the videos that give me a small glimpse of what he may have went through many years ago.

[@Acc0rd79]

I met a bunch of the trainees and instructors at Meridian on my flight home from Oklahoma and buying my small Beechcraft. Those guys were so chill. It was great getting to park next to them for the night! They were all interested in my plane and wanted to talk shop. That was the childhood dream growing up in Pensacola but hey, life didn't deal me 20/20 vision. Keep these up buddy!

[@mmeter3]

sir, i'm a Marine air winger (1970s) worked in the flight equipment shop (PR). great videos!! narration is great and right on target. keep'em coming! dont think folks without NAVAIR experience can truly appreciate all the training and education required to be an aviator or maintenance guy.........Semper Fi!! i'll keep watching. its addictive......

[@GrowlerJams]

Semper Fi.

[@Borzoi86]

I flew the CH-46 on active duty and again in the Marine Reserves throughout the 1970s. Wouldn't have launched on any mission without teamwork from some outstanding crew chiefs AND wearing the correct flight equipment. Thanks for what you did. (Drives me nuts to see jet pilots flying with the sleeves rolled up!)

[@kennethvaughan8195]

Really enjoy the content of these videos. Worked for cnatra for years but your videos explain a lot of deck procedures that was outside my department. Sucks they took away buy you a beer ! 😮

[@garethmayfield4014]

love this fella. Brilliant content. If you could do more on how the flight deck works, that would be fantastic. It's really interesting to watch. Be nice to take a trade at a time and go through their day. follow them as they work. Thank you for the effort in doing these videos. They are great. I really enjoy them. You're such a professional fella. I'm a UK helicopter engineer, so love this stuff.

[@CocoDave37]

I missed my calling in '89 as I was told by the recruiter I could be stationed on a CVN out of San Diego. Instead I decided to attend college and get my PPL. Oh well, at least we get to live vicariously with Growler smashing it one video after another! Keep 'em comin !

[@beckyumphrey2626]

college for a private pilot license?

[@billwittman0504]

Controlled CHAOS, but always "Safety First". Fly Navy!

[@stevencramsie9172]

*chaos

[@billwittman0504]

@@stevencramsie9172 thank you

[@jstjohn11]

Great Video, I was stationed on NALF San Clemente Island in the 90's. Always fun to sit with the LSO's and watch them grade new F14/F18 students!

[@GrowlerJams]

TYFYS.

[@josefwitt9772]

I'm terrible at this in DCS (a PC flight sim) even after a lot of study and practice. I think I have 1 OK in the Hornet and T-45 out of an absurd number of attempts. Getting the Tomcat aboard is a whole 'nother challenge. Playing around on a computer really adds to the respect I have for Navy/Marine aviators. Great video!

[@highflyingnote]

Enjoyed watching this video, always learn something! I was very fortunate to have grown up in Norfolk, VA ... lol, once, after church, my dad took us boys to Va Beach to see the Blue Angels. We were all in our white shirts, standing on the boardwalk, watching as the F4-Phanthoms flew by in a low and slow formation, streams of red, white and blue trailing behind them ... after the show, our white shirts were now colored with red, white and blue speckles!

[@ImpendingJoker]

The MH-60S landing on spot 7 reminds me of when I was based at Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii, and we did joint training on the Stennis to train to do ops from a carrier environment. We had about 10 UH-60Ls and one EH-60A and a UH-60Q from the MEDEVAC unit. A way different operating environment than we were used to but it was good training. Fly Army. Hooah.

[@howardtreesong4860]

It feels genuinely good to see professionals at work. Extremely inspiring. They have to be good because it's a lot of steel moving fast, your margin of error is razor-thin and things go bad in a hell of a hurry. You know what I'm thinking? The Chinese, who are just learning what this thing called an aircraft carrier is, are watching these videos to learn how you do that: operating the flight deck of a carrier. The Chinese, we've seen plenty of examples, like to take shortcuts when it comes to regulations and procedures. You can't do that on an aircraft carrier. That is, you CAN do that, but you're going to regret it in short order. The US Navy has been doing it for centuries [counting all carriers and their experience], they know what they're doing. All the things they do are lessons learned the hard way. I'm not a big fan of the practice of the military but seeing professionals at work never gets old. I totally agree with the seriousness of the grading system: it's an Olympic performance every time you do it. The risk never diminishes, you have to get it right every time. Serious respect, people!

[@nicklovell5872]

Another awesome video Pail. I never tire of watching carrier landings and cat shots but your commentary always makes it a tad more enjoyable! Stay safe and Fly Navy.

[@robertlewis2721]

Great video....details you just don't see anywhere else.....I love the double and triple checking of everybody and everything....nice job with the clear and concise explanations...Thank you

[@nl1733]

Fantastic “on the job piece”, loved every second of it, every little detail. Can feel my mind groaning, trying to connect all the dots. Time, space, tech, rules, people. Great stuff

[@justmeeagainn]

So cool, Pail. Great narration. I kept imagining them pushing that plane right off the edge of the ship and into the water at the end! Please keep making these videos. Your efforts are appreciated. Fly Navy!

[@JoshuaNyhus]

That was a great watch, my pops was part of the McDonnell Douglas team for the T-45 program (aeronautical engineer). He had the chance for a carrier landing during trials/tests, and he loved it.

[@bigal-pp6ym]

I can see why they made you an instructor ... informative , engaging & entertaining . Nice job ! Looking forward to your next release . Thank you . :)

[@DanielJoo18]

that was literally one of the stunning Ops I've seen in your channel! couldn't take my eyes off this video.. didn't even fast forward but sat tight and kept watching this ops.. thanks for sharing this kinda stuff with us and looking forward to watching another interesting ops!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Awesome video and explanations. Nice seeing those two extra deck hands run across and help on that pushback @ 9:16 , nice when everyone steps in and helps out !

[@gonegliding2966]

Thanks for bringing us along and thanks for your service.

[@chrispbacon550]

Another absolutely amazing video. So awesome having someone explain what’s going on. Thank You!!

[@GrumpyForester]

Missed this one when you first posted it yesterday, but got to see it now and it is Really Cool! Thanks, not just this time but in all of your videos, for showing us what both the training and actual deployed operations look like from in the cockpit or on the deck (like this one with the gaggle of LSO's).

[@GodWearsGucci]

Love the energy in this upload. Miss the signature move …but will allow it for all the information I’m learning. Thank you for your service and Happy 4th. We couldn’t be ourselves without guys like you! 💕

[@getswifty2478]

I still cannot fathom the logistics of it all. I love all of the hand signals and communication from the flight and ground crew to not tie up verbal comms. From starting an APU to chalk and chaining an aircraft, amazing. So much redundancy is built in that I can only imagine were learned from lessons with less than favorable outcomes. Thank you so much for giving us an appreciation of what yall do and what it takes to keep the machine going.

[@frackratsfenorki3689]

Best video yet Pail! The most comprehensive and informative Paddles breakdown ever by far.

[@GrowlerJams]

Wow, thanks!

[@babylonfive]

Great inside look! Thank you, Pail.

[@yes_head]

Awesome, Pail. This kind of thing is exactly what keeps me coming back.

[@stanleybaker5860]

That was really interesting. Thanks for taking the time to record and edit. Thanks Pail. Cheers from down under 🇦🇺 Stan.

[@Gitn2it]

I can just imagine the fear and nervousness of these pilots as they try to get their wings while doing one of the most difficult manuevers imaginable. I hope all of them made it. God bless our servicemen and women. Happy Independence Day!🇺🇲

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Some just flat out can't do it. It happens that way sometimes.

[@lewgray1196]

Veteran Naval Aviator here, 1955 - 2024, carrier qualification 1956 in the SNJ. Flew FJ-4B's in the fleet and had over 110 traps, including 10 night landings. I never experienced any fear because I was well trained and knew others had done this. I will admit to some anxiety until I had actually made some traps, more with night ops in the fleet. Anyone ever tell you night work around the boat is fun is crazy or not telling you the truth. I will say it is, to this day, the most satisfying or rewarding thing I've ever done in my life. It requires 100% concentration. I'll be 90 in 4 months and still haven't seen anything to compare to my almost 9 years in the USN aviation!d

[@66PHILB]

Excellent work as always. You take a high stress activity and environment, explain it flawlessly and produce accessible videos which are detailed enough for the enthusiast but also entertaining for everyone.

[@dalebraun5497]

I always enjoy your videos and the descriptions of what is going on. GO NAVY1

[@Airborne_Arty82]

Retired airborne artilleryman here. And I thought my job was cool. Awesome content, Sir.

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻

[@robertnixon3816]

The only bad part of these videos is that they end! I could watch flight ops on a carrier all day! Nice voice over Pail! I think their getting it! Fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@kieliscalling]

Thank you. That was amazing. Finally some insight into the LSO procedures. I learned a lot today 😊

[@cyberherbalist]

Good video, Pail! As an old Army guy, I love my Navy! Both the Navy ships I sailed on as cargo are now either scrapped (USS Paul Revere) or serving as an artificial reef 55 miles northwest of Hawaii (USS Ogden) after being sunk by the Royal Norwegian Navy during RIMPAC 2014. I would have loved being a Navy pilot, but my vision was and is crap.

[@KG-xf9ew]

Every video is fascinating and entertaining. Excellent job!

[@thomasengstrom1525]

Thank you so much for walking us through this!! Its very informative to "be there!!"

[@willdyer3371]

I enjoy the commentary over videos. Makes me regret picking infantry over aviation. Keep up the good work.

[@ra2186]

I could really watch this all day.

[@w9awx1]

Thank you for another amazing video on the day to day deck work of our naval sailors and aviators.

[@slacker7781]

Another excellent video. You put it in simple and calm way. Like all your videos.

[@EAFSQ9]

Naval aviation truly is a cut above. Thank you again for the jams today!

[@Tiro_Chopper]

Thanks for another great jam! Keep them coming!

[@jackdotzman2908]

Don’t stop what you’re doing, your video’s are very enjoyable. Having never been in the Navy, it is very interesting to see how well a very complicated operation such as landing and taking off from an aircraft carrier is conducted. Everyone involved is very well trained on how to do their jobs, from the deck hands to the pilots to everyone else on the ship to make it perform as well as it does. Thank you for taking the time to put your video’s together. We’re from Missouri

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@ReflectedSimulations]

Thank you so much for all the insights, very interesting. I'd love to see more of these.

[@6thdayblue59]

Fascinating as always. Thank you.

[@mikestone9129]

Always fun to watch the FNG's get their quals. And as always, great video.

[@gcm747]

Without brilliant explanations like this as to how much is going on at any given time on a carrier deck, it would be very difficult to comprehend what a synchronised effort everything is. Amazing work by all!

[@kam1583]

So freaking cool and your calm voice and instruction make me think I could've done this, if not for the coke bottomed glasses 45 yrs ago😮 thanks Pail!!

[@karenbradley2657]

Thank you I really enjoy watching these videos. God bless you stay safe

[@slacker7781]

As a former A-4 pilot 68’69’70’ then airlines now 81. I truly enjoy the way you present your videos. No typical PR crap, just the way it is sitting in the jet and around the boat. I see you are doing an overview like student CQ. Suggestion. I found my old sand blower routes I did going through the RAG at 125 in 1967. I wonder on your future do list, that you might go through flying a low level route. Basic planning, and what its like in the cockpit. I’m sure you are using the magnet line and not 1/250 strip charts. When I see videos, as in TG Maverick, they just do not seem real as to what it was like in the cockpit. Thanks for do these

[@GrowlerJams]

Great suggestion. Cheers!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

A-4s were awesome!!!!!! I was in a TA4 squadron in Kingsville. Got a few back seat rides. 81-85

[@CraigGood]

I really appreciate how you give a detailed look and good sense of how things work.

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that!

[@PikeyScott]

That was really cool. Thanks for sharing and narrating.

[@glennaycock9445]

Great job as usual! You & your family have a great 4th & stay cool, and it looks like we may have a storm coming, so stay safe!

[@skipker]

Absolutely love your channel. How in thr F**k you can land on on a moving postage stamp? Moving, pitching, windy, raining and at night? Seeing these students training for their future makes me happy for them.

[@marchough2424]

Thank you so much so including this content. I have always wanted to understand the carrier landing score system. Excellent episode.

[@lisamaranto353]

Y’all make this look so easy! The training & skill is amazing

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Excellent one Pail, definitely one of my favorites! Appreciate you putting this vid together.

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KumidazAviator]

amazing commentary thank you for sharing!

[@entropyachieved750]

Thanks for another great Jam

[@kidkorea1000]

another outstanding video and commentary thanks

[@rwhunt99]

Well done as always! always clear and informative!

[@alanhirayama4592]

Amazing coordination and professionalism!

[@zenon7094]

That was so interesting and informative!! When will the average person ever get to hear and see such details?! Great content!

[@brucejohnson3351]

I Remember many days of calling the ball, on CV 11 Lady Lex. I was a plane captain F-9s. The Lexington is now a museum in Corpus Christi. When I went aboard shortly after it was set up. The OOD greeted me with an Honor! When heard I had served on that Carrier, he gave me permission to show my family around , beyond the barricades.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

A plane captain calling.the ball?

[@daytrader2192]

​. Right

[@brucejohnson3351]

@@beckyumphrey2626 on my off shift time I was spending time in the squadron ready room, helping keep records on the traps, bolter, and with calling the Ball! Remember .. I was in a training Squadron, VA44 with limited personnel. We helped when and where it was needed, 1960's.

[@MarkB3h]

Thanks as always for a well narrated, informative video. And thank you for your service. Happy 4th! 🇺🇲🎇🎖️

[@mrtrusty101]

Really interesting stuff Pail, thank you mate. cheers from Australia

[@gazstaf]

The best aviation videos ever, thank Pail and the US Navy 🇦🇺❤🛩

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

Thanks Pail. Awsome video, and great voice over as usual. Must be a bit nerve wracking for the students ❤ make or break time.

[@hangie65]

Great and educational video (they almost invariable are). I simply love to watch the coordination that goes on during carrier operations. It's a joy to behold. Such a tight ship these guys run (pun intended). Thanks for the videos and your service and please keep them coming!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flyer737sw]

Wait! So you’re telling me that these training missions are truly based upon performance? What an interesting concept! I wish our DEI team would revert back to this.

[@GrowlerJams]

😂

[@stevencuskey]

Watching all these young pilots made me nervous. They have so much on the line career wise and I really want to see them all pass with flying colors . You are the explainer n chief Pail, nobody can do it better than you. Thanks for all you do. I’m so proud of our Navy. Stay well.🥂

[@ad7iradio519]

Excellent narration! Thank you.

[@davidcole333]

You can really get a sense for the intensity that is involved when recovering aircraft. God bless all of you that serve.

[@bbalensiefer]

Outstanding video Pail! BZ!

[@breezyjr]

These videos are so freakin cool... Thanks for sharing...

[@riverafranciscojose]

Just awesome! Thanks for the vid😊

[@PiersLehmann]

This is some of the best carrier content available. When compared to the over the top, hyped, glamorous footage that is littered on 'documentaries' and YT ( but does have a place I guess) your content stands head and shoulders above that. This shows the complex and dangerous work that these people carry out professionally. Real insight to ops onboard. For what it's worth, well done, and please keep the content coming great stuff...btw the narration gives me Bob Ross vibes (LoL!) Bob is painting as Growler is to carrier ops and flying.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!

[@PiersLehmann]

@@GrowlerJams hope you didn't mind the Bob Ross alignment ! ;)

[@JohnSB]

Lovin' the jams man!

[@SplashJohn]

Excellent video, thank you! I enjoy learning about deck procedures and terminology just as much as your other videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Awesome, thank you!