What Fighter Pilots ACTUALLY Do Just Before Launch

[@paulfox3532]

The voiceover really gives an extra dimension to your fabulous videos. I know that for you it's like describing pulling your car out of the garage, but the insight is still fascinating for most of us.

[@christophschwienbacher3137]

yeah, I pull out my car from the garage everyday with a catapult ;-)

[@77Fmydog]

@@christophschwienbacher3137 lol

[@CascadiaKyle]

@@christophschwienbacher3137 Maybe in the future, freeway onramps regulating rush hour access will work like this instead of just red/green lights! ;)

[@sirjohnmara]

I concur. VO is GREAT!

[@jasonsong86]

@@christophschwienbacher3137 you need faster cars 😂😂😂

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

A friend from Highschool always said he wanted to be a fighter pilot… and he is now a US Navy fighter pilot. One of the smartest people I’ve ever met.

[@Parable_One]

Talk about ambition

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

@ Exactly, saw a picture on Facebook of him shaking hands with Biden. Like… damn dude. Respect.

[@nycboriqua90]

Ask if he seen any ufo in dead ass.

[@bayoutrapper]

God bless all of our service men.

[@MeganMeola]

They have to be the smartest to do what they do. I believe they’re smarter then anyone else ! Go Navy!

[@ecclestonsangel]

My late father wanted to be a pilot. He didn't qualify, so he became a green shirt so he could always be around them. He was a hydraulics expert and worked on Flying Drumsticks, People Eaters and Tomcats. I'm his daughter, and a Navy Junior. My dad just passed away in March, 2024. He was given full military honors.(he served 21 years) I loved my dad. Fly Navy, brother! Merry Christmas!

[@GrowlerJams]

Merry Christmas!

[@wrigman]

@@ecclestonsangel respect to you and your father!!!!

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@wrigman thank you. It's very difficult being without him and my mother. They died within a few days of each other. As Navy family, I really understand what Navy service is all about.

[@kandrenep]

Condolences to you and sorry to hear 🙏🏾

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@kandrenep Thank you. My dad was my hero. He will be forever.

[@pdxholmes]

I love that you take the time to describe little, seemingly unimportant, things to the viewer. I know a couple of Hornet pilots, and they'll happily tell you stories, but sometimes they skip over little details that to them seem so routine, but to us plebes out here are mega interesting. It's no different then any other skill profession. What seems routine and mundane to you can be extremely interesting to those of us with different training and skill sets.

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ryan-mq2mi]

@@GrowlerJams Great teachers create great interest. GJ just curious if you've said where you're from. I'm west coast and detect no accent from you so I'd guess not the east coast or south.

[@lukelee7501]

It's all that detail that he gives us that really separates this from normal aviation ops .Gives a sense of all thats actually happening on the flight deck ..what a busy place to be .Looks like to me it's an easy place to get effed up in a hurry for the guys on deck if they aren't paying attention and doing it exactly like they are supposed to do it .

[@Tommy-rl8tb]

Well said, the little details make the difference. Never in a million years, would I have thought sea water is pumped the blast deflector.

[@neilcave8434]

Yes, fascinating details like the JBD being water-cooled!

[@DirtyLilHobo]

Thanks! Love the narrative. You’re a great instructor! Your description makes it seem like we’re right there with you. I have had the awesome privilege to fly the F-15, back seater, myself being a commercial pilot, on an ALTRV from HMN out over the Gulf to just North of Cuba then along the West coast of Florida for naval air engagements then land at BAD. Spent the night then returned from BAD to HMN and actually flew the jet from wheels up including comm with ATC all the way back to HMN and four touch and goes and full stop landing. Awesome!! Retired ATCS ZAB/ZDV 36 years.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@braveworld2707]

I am as envious, *not* jealous, just envious as hell. 😖

[@magentaMegi]

Cool 😎

[@glennanderson7835]

Great videos Pail…..I am former naval aviator off Enterprise..A-4/ S-3 guy from ABQ/ Southwest Airlines retired. Enjoy your videos..de ja vu all over again. Cheers….Fly Navy !

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@MeganMeola]

Hi Glenn. I was AirTran then SW. I know we flew together I think. “Pails” channel is great. Hope you are doing great. Megan

[@surethingpestcontrol9914]

That is awsome! I'm an ex air force guy, that just pumped me up! Go navy!

[@jonesboy201]

Love this new voiceover approach. To the non flyer / navy pilot out there, and let’s face it, that includes the vast majority of us, it definitely brings an extra dimension to an already great channel. Keep them coming.

[@nkhmd]

Always a privilege to fly with you, sir! Thank you for your service

[@kittykat3540]

My Dad was a Navy Fighter Pilot during the Korean War and was stationed on the Aircraft Carrier USS Midway....He loved being a pilot and loved aviation...He passed years ago and I often think how he would've really enjoyed these You Tube videos of the modern Fighter Jets and the Blue Angel airshows at Jones Beach on Long Island about 20 minutes from where I gre up and still live close by today ...I know I do...They're sooo exilerating and make me so proud to be an American...Thank you to the men and women who serve in our military for keeping us safe, ya'll are true heros....RIP Dad...Fly High !! I Love and Miss you Always !! 🥰🫶❤️🙏🙏🇺🇲

[@ryanwhite4912]

You're father was a true American hero 🙏

[@MeganMeola]

@@kittykat3540 I read your comment to “Pail.” Thank you for your Fathers service. I lost my love in a Navy crash off coast of Jax in 1990. I told “Pail” he would have been 74 this past Friday.(39 when it happened.) He and your Father along with many others are up there flying their jets having a blast. Dale flew Skyhawks. What did your Father fly? My first air show was in FLL Air and Sea. The T-Birds flew. We were out in a boat watching it. Everyone on our boat had a blast watching my expressions and squealing the whole time. The Blues flew one year and my husband would get on our roof and watch.( our house was on the flight path.) “ Pails” channel is amazing especially with that voice he has. I hope he gets to a million viewers. I was talking to a pilot friend of mine( I was a flight attendant) last night and he mentioned The Navy and I told him about the channel. But my husband grew up on Long Island. Anyway, All Navy Aviators now and back then and forever are true heroes as you said. Take care Megan

[@MeganMeola]

@@kittykat3540 But was supposed to be by the way

[@Bampitas74psKR]

I’m so thankful for your dad’s service. Our military deserves the utmost respect!!! They are our peacekeepers and one of the reasons I can lay my head down in peace at night!!! Thank you and your dad is in my heart!!!

[@kittykat3540]

@Bampitas74psKR Good Morning Bampitas...It's morning for me here in N.y...I want to thank you for your very sweet and kind comment....My Dad would've so very much appreciated your kind words...He was a proud American and Navy pilot who enlisted in the Navy as soon as he was of age and was honored to fight for our country...I remember as a little girl I would march with him in the Veterans Day and Memorial Day parades....He would wear his Dress Blues and I would have on my red, white and blue Navy inspired dress waving a little flag in one hand and holding onto my Dad's hand with the other, so excited to be there with him...I have such wonderful memories of him and all of his stories...God Bless America and all of our brave, courageous men and women who have fought and to those who are currently fighting for our liberty and freedom each and every day...Thank You !! 🙏🙏....Happy New Year Bampitas !!🍾🥂

[@robertnixon3816]

All the attention to the details in these voice overs is greatly appreciated. You are the ultimate "salesman" for Naval Aviation! Fly Navy!

[@FourthWayRanch]

I'm sure the Chinese like all the detail too

[@TheSilmarillian]

@@FourthWayRanch Now for this evenings award for screen names an honor held by few lol

[@FourthWayRanch]

@@TheSilmarillian what are you talking about?

[@braveworld2707]

@@FourthWayRanch 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@braveworld2707]

@@TheSilmarillian 👍👍👍👍

[@JavaMike71]

We live by NAS Whidbey in Washington. My wife and I take time out of work to go and watch the Aircraft Carrier takeoff/landings with the Growlers. I can tell you it NEVER gets old and I could sit there and watch them fly all day every day. The sound is like nothing else in the world and is just so awesome. Now seeing what you are actually doing in the cockpit on a carrier makes it that much more amazing. Thanks for posting these videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Check out tomorrow’s voiceover. It’s a Whidbey fly-in.

[@JavaMike71]

@@GrowlerJams Whaaaaat? That will be so cool to see. We drive out there from Lynnwood just to try and catch the flight schedules at the right time.

[@mikecrim5292]

I live in Sequim and l love when Growler flies over us.

[@joecostanzo1070]

You're so lucky to be that close. I took home Depot loads to Silverdale wa and was always thrilled to see n be that close to the navy base in Bremerton , just seeing the ships that close is amazing, love fighter jets

[@michaelmarrone5768]

I live in Winthrop, that's over the mountains where they do all their nape of the earth flying. It's quite impressive.

[@Jonno2summit]

I really appreciate the personal chat instead of a documentary-style format.

[@X_Hog]

Really cool getting an explanation of what goes on during a cat shot. Thanks for the video, and thanks for being out there for us.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, Chris.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Absolutely impressive, US Navy, these multi million dollar aircraft be launched and recovered by young Americans. Many of the crew members 18, 19, early 20's, mentoring and being mentored by outstanding "senior enlisted and officers of the Line". Go Navy & Marine Corps.

[@SuperHornet1981]

Multi-million dollar airplanes on billion-dollar ships even.

[@sgddfgfghfgh]

Recovered by canon fodder you mean

[@nitromeda]

And still this country is able to vote Trump for President AGAIN!!! It's just a shame

[@nightwarsrite3193]

@nitromeda President Trump is the best thing that happened to our country. He respects & supports our military instead of tearing them down, which every leftist president has done. God bless our military and God bless President Trump. These last 4 years have been hell

[@sgddfgfghfgh]

@nightwarsrite3193 how much do you earn and what is your job?

[@michaelcapuano3648]

TY for Your Service Sir, and bringing back memories for myself. I'm USN-Retired, and having served on CV-67, CV-60, and CVN-74. 🇺🇸💪👊💯😎

[@RichardS-qh8mi]

The choreography of the flight deck is truly impressive, a team effort like no other out there. The aircrews are the glamour but the entire ship’s crew make it happen. Great narration as always Pail.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnhadley7715]

Beautiful to watch it…and you might be walking past guys / gals in Home Depot or the grocery store - and this is what they do. Amazing. So glad we’ve got that type of talent; but then again, heroes ( and potential heroes, too ) come in all shapes & sizes. ( BTW. Look at the eyes, that’s the clue.)

[@keithbrown9198]

Very cool. My son-in-law was aboard the "Big Stick" as an Electricians Mate, so he was buried in the bowels, but while it was still based in Norfolk, VA undergoing refueling/refiitment and sea trials, I got a personal tour. As a former aviator and air traffic controller I especially enjoyed talking to the crew that managed the deck from the top bridge. What an impressive machine these ships are, and the crews that man them! This catapult launch was the only aspect I was missing. Thanks for the video!

[@gregkemp1389]

Thank you so much for your detailed but casual commentary. Greetings from a South African flight junkie now resident in New Zealand

[@yanniskouretas8688]

Thanks for the interesting insights (love the voiceovers). Active duty Warrant Officer in the Hellenic Air Force (acft maint & APU specialist) with 26 years of service under the belt . Lived all my life in and around airplanes - hangars and aprons my play grounds - dad was a pilot too , sister a flight surgeon (a genuine air force family) and I always love a good air story . Have good flights - calm weather and safe landings Pail ...

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@goodputin4324]

I love HAF for its variety of jet fighters. Hope you guys and Turkiye can be friends again...

[@callen6913]

@@GrowlerJams yea but u didnt give him a heart thingy lol Hellenic Air Force? he really wants his chain pulled this guy

[@thomasglessner6067]

Great launch. Love the voice over and signature move. Quarters look tight under the canopy. Anything to stretch helps. Thank you to all your supporting staff on CVN 71. Stay safe out there in the middle of nowhere.

[@davidbreen4353]

i can say the seat in a fighter jet is packed. meaning the pilot doesn't have a lot of room, there are buttons, switches, dials, gauges, joy stick between his legs. no wonder it takes years to fly one. I am not a pilot, but in the Air Force Supply, i got to look into the cockpit of a lot of aircraft. these Airmen have my utmost respect

[@drenk7]

I was an Aircraft Systems Instructor At McDonnell/Douglas when the first F/A-18 flew. I was there 35 years.

[@CorvettePredator]

I absolutely love the voiceover.....from someone who was too colorblind to fly, but was a life long dream to do it, it's greatly appreciated to feed your knowledge to us out here. Perhaps in the next life I'll not be colorblind. I instead ended up doing helicopter rescue work, was the next best thing. Thanks again and keep up the good work pleas Sir!

[@georgiafogle7392]

As always, really enjoy the voice overs! Thanks again for your service.

[@darleenpenland5817]

Thank you so much for letling know what this procedure is like. My husband was a Naval Aviator, I least wanted to know how this operation was done. My oldest served on Carriers , before his retirement. We are Navy oriented, me being a brat, and my daughter and son serving as did their father. So proud of you all

[@ShadyAcres28]

I just wanted to take a minute and say Thank You for everything you and those men and women do on that ship everyday and the sacrifices you all make every day to allow us to all be safe from the true evil that is around the world!!! Thank You!!!

[@TheGiulioSeverini]

How naive of you.

[@markpalmer8083]

Don't fall for the fake news propaganda. No one is attacking the USA, or likely to. The forever war American Neocons are the ones who deliberately cause all the wars.

[@donovanjones4175]

@@TheGiulioSeverinilike you know everything, how naive of you

[@ussreeves]

I certainly appreciated your accurate description of IFLOLS and how it works. I served on three carriers (Enterprise, Ranger, Independence) as a Fresnel lens technician and my last duty station before I retired in 1999 was as an Instructor for the Fresnel Lens Mk6 Mod 3. IFLOLS was just coming in to the fleet as I was leaving. Safe flying and Thank You for your service.

[@gunghoadventures871]

That Sir , is the best explanation what transpires before take off on a carrier. Thank you for your service and FLY NAVY.

[@skidstung]

I absolutely love these voiceover commentaries. Learning what’s going on and what you’re thinking is amazing. You also have a relaxing voice!

[@njjeff201]

⚓️👍🇺🇸

[@Watermusic0709]

I love these videos! I work in Trauma and my job can be stressful. So Saturday mornings are spent in bed with fresh-ground coffee, the dog and watching videos on my tablet. My best friend, also a nurse, always texts me before she calls. This morning I answered her text with "Yepper I'm awake and starting the day with a smile! Coffee, the dog and a Navy pilot". My phone rang in seconds. Before I could even get "G'morning" outta my mouth, she yelled "WHAT???? WHAT DO YOU MEAN, A NAVY PILOT?". It took some explaining....but now SHE is watching GrowlerJam. #flynavy. 😂😅

[@GrowlerJams]

Ha! 😂

[@tippo5341]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CharlesGates-v6n]

This was ultra-cool! I especially appreciate the detail of jargon used during the preflight. Gave me a better understanding of the training that is required of America’s finest.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

THANK YOU 🙂I may be a 72 years old Grandmother but I find what you do fascinating! I am grateful people such as yourself are protecting our country. You have my respect and gratitude!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JSP1234-m6g]

Protecting the country from what? US using these technologies to destroy other countries

[@rss021815]

These voice overs are one of my very favorite videos. It's so interesting to know just what's going on on the flight deck. Thanks for doing this!!

[@StonedUp1]

As an Aussie, I gotta say that the Americans are tech geniuses

[@AKjohndoe]

Cooling the JBD with seawater isn't something I ever thought of, but now I can't imagine how I didn't! Great details in your videos!

[@teeh917]

Beautiful day to fly. Really enjoying the VO's because I learn so much, but I do go back and watch the ones with the mesmerizing roar of the engines. As always, God bless and Fly Navy 💫 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲

[@edwardmatikainen617]

Thank you! I used to fly. GA. Small aircraft. But you aviators are simply amazing! This country is blessed to have you.

[@dustinchupurdy9431]

These voiceover videos are the best, it's super interesting to hear you narrate all the little details that are going on in your head and what you're seeing!

[@maliaw8392]

Thank you for your service, sir! I am the wife is a former Army Ranger sniper, the daughter of a naval veteran, the granddaughter to both a naval veteran and a since passed WW2 Army veteran. I have numerous family members that served and are now in law enforcement. I am a nurse that has taken care of our service personnel at a VAMC and will be returning to the VA medical system very soon in Pensacola. Thank you for taking us all along on very easy to understand day in the life of your office chair!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@braveworld2707]

Best office chair on the planet. I was a civilian professional pilot and climbing into my office was like nothing on earth. Miss it every day since I had to stop. Quite a military dynasty in your family. I hope they told you stories of their service because their experiences should always be remember and not fade into history when they pass.

[@kevinlove2002]

@@GrowlerJams I used to be a Hydraulic Mechanic on CVN-74. My last deployment was WestPac 2003/04. After that when we took the boat to Bremerton, where I got out. I used to go up on one of the non interfering catwalks on the tower and watch the landings and takeoffs at night and sunset. some of the most awesome mental pictures I have ever taken. I never dared to take a camera though. Too much chance for getting in trouble... And Holy Hell, could you imagine if a flash went off...

[@seanemery6019]

Thank you for your service, too. Mil spouses are just as appreciated. They could not do what they do for us without you holding down the fort and keeping them grounded. Gracious thanks.

[@goodo5691]

so i guess you are Mrs. Custer???

[@RobCaseySouza]

A huge thank you and appreciation. You guys are BAD ASS....

[@olivierperruchot7442]

Hello as a former French navy officer during my military service I was often on our aircraft carrier As I belong to the Naval Aviation. Still in the reserve at my age of 62. I must say that all your very clear explanations are so useful to better understand from your seat what you experience. It’s fabulous. You feel at the same time very concentrated and at ease. Do continue to share videos !

[@tidycat4004]

Your videos are so cool just by themselves. The voiceover kicks it up to a whole different level. Thank you so much!

[@walterhefty5618]

I'm not a veteran or AD. However, I am the son of a retired Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician, formerly the Maintenance Chief of Hornet, Tomcat and an Aggressor Squadron (formerly of NAS Miramar, prior to BRAC). I appreciate these videos more than I had thought I would. Even if I'm busy, that sole voice (without stupid music) helps keep me calm and doing something. Great work, Sir!

[@roderick2315]

Your training and skill is honorable and I am glad for folks like you in the cockpit, I sleep easier at night :)

[@Doug-nd7fz]

Thank you. Very interesting

[@PowerofPlacebo]

How nice of this pilot. To speak to those as if, they’ll sit in the same seat! 👍🏽🤣🤣🤣

[@braveworld2707]

Pilots are like that. We like to share what we enjoy so very much. _Why work when you can fly for a living._ 👍

[@woodyburns]

Well, you never know who’s out there watching this today, that’ll be doing this very thing in the next few years🤷‍♂️

[@PowerofPlacebo]

@@woodyburns exactly totally agree with you my good man. 👍🏽🫡 Allow me to elaborate, usually a pilot of his level. Does not take the time to, one make. A video. Let alone speak as kindly as he does. I’m ex military. If yah think NAVY SEALS are known to be cocky. Well then, PILOTS are the “ hold my beer type “ attitude. Sorry if you mistook my comment, have an amazing day. 👋🏽🫶🏼🫡

[@PowerofPlacebo]

@@braveworld2707totally agree 👍🏽🫡

[@boomerhgt]

​@braveworld2707 What a fabulous job , I'm retired but I used to drive high speed trains mainly Pendalino titling trains in the UK...I thought that was cool but flying these jets wow.

[@crazseamommom]

Thanks for the tour, I never had a tour before. You all are awesome, keep up the good work and God Bless You All!

[@CirrusGraham]

Thanks so much for adding a voice-over to your videos. I'm just a Private Pilot, but I really enjoy hearing how and why certain procedures are carried out. Great stuff, keep posting!

[@brokenmedic9133]

These are great. The voice over explanations are perfectly done. 🤙🇺🇸

[@skipker]

Pail, I'm not sure how long you have been a Navy Aviator, but damn you and your Hornet are one with the force😄 This is the second time i watched this video, and i truly enjoyed it. Thanks for your service protecting us so we can watch these videos.

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@memmu2901]

I love to listen your calm and smooth voice, while you talk what's going on on the deck. You have definitely the best voice!! 💞💞💞 Your narrating is incredible, versatile and very interesting! I love how you are able to tell about many variable subjects with the lot of small details!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Thank you very much!!! 💖 🍻🍻 You have to be incredible instructor, I believe so! 🤍✈️⚓️ My friend have tried to teach me port and starboard over five years and I just kept forgetting! 🤭 Then I watched your jam twice where you talked about port and starboard. On the second time I watched the jam, I learned the both. Since then I've remembered the both every single time when needed. 😄

[@Idrissi_Mas]

H Keep. It in your pants now. 😂

[@Greatdivider2001]

Great video. I remember marine corps f-18's helping me out in RC Sputh Afghanistan...I'll never forget the air support we had ladies and gentlemen. It's brutal on the ground, but when the heavens show up, it's the best life saver. Cheers...

[@enjaku2600]

20 years an Army Special Forces Officer, and I thought that “I” had fun :). Love these narrated videos. Mucho thanks all around.

[@jts5938]

I like!

[@PilotPhotog]

Looking forward to this video, you always produce content that educates and entertains - March 11th is a special day for me, it was the date of my first flying lesson!

[@GrowlerJams]

One more day!

[@PilotPhotog]

@@GrowlerJams copy and can’t wait!

[@NDgrandma65]

I love these videos, I grew up in Fallon Nevada from 68-81 and absolutely loved watching the jets practice. Thank you for your service.

[@phelanpawly2507]

Thanks so much for the awesome content and insights into how a flight deck wotks. We don’t have Carriers here in Australia but we damn well should because of our isolation but with any luck we can get some help from you guys when SHTF. Thank you for your work and thank you for your service sir 🫡

[@tangle60r]

These voiceover’s are awesome ! Fly Navy!

[@stevekarnes3071]

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you Sir for sharing & especially for your service to this great country!

[@jinxie228]

Thank you for your service! My husband (retired Navy) and I enjoy watching your videos!!!

[@robr2389]

That is SO cool!!!!! I know it's a long, tough road to get to a Hornet or Growler front seat. I also once heard that only the top candidates in flight school are selected for the fighters. Years ago, when I was active duty, I also remember that the guys who are in the lower echelon in flight school end up in the helos, although I also remember that there's some wiggle room to choose what you want to do? That sort of surprised me a bit. Decades ago, a neighbor we had was a pilot for NorthEast which later merged with Delta. He had flown UH-1 Hueys in Vietnam, and I clearly remember him telling me that a helicopter was a whole lot harder to fly than fixed wing aircraft.

[@DOYLELATHAM]

Awesome. Thank You!! Guys ROCK!!

[@robertwilkins8357]

So cool to listen too, I love this I'm 83 now and the fighters drive me crazy to watch. 4 A-10 flew over our building in Towson Md. I was stationed at Castle A F B and Earnest Harmon Newfoundland. I got to fly in the Huskie over Newfoundland 1964

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks for watching.

[@rocketman1916]

The US Navy couldn't be prouder of you. I'll talk to the Admirals about rewarding you for your contribution to the promotion of our Navy. I love you,man.

[@braveworld2707]

If the Navy really wanted to reward this flying, narrating, recruiting naval aviator then they could have allowed him to keep the site monetized and the _Buy me a beer / coffee_ active. There is a massive amount of time that goes into editing these video gems.

[@1bullrider2]

I appreciate the voice over it helps bring to the regular guy such as myself who wanted to fight jets but were unable. So I love to watch videos such as this that help bring a little bit of light to us regulars what it is like to fly the plane and just the preparation it takes on different flight situations. Thanks for the video more though thanks for the service you have given to keep us safe.

[@RickHoot-gc4zu]

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of the pilots that flew ground support missions over northern Afghanistan from October 03- January 04. Combined with artillery and air power. Many of my soldiers and myself were able to get home safely. I’ve never been able to thank the brave pilots in person and give them a well deserved hug. For basically saving our lives.

[@CTTYTP]

Please do more voiceovers - it‘s soooo interesting to get these insights :)

[@Peter-vr6co]

Nice clear description in understanding aspects of pre flight carrier operations.

[@NickieWiley]

I have big respect again . My guys. Navy vet here. Thanks

[@johnshields6852]

Thank you for your service for the USA, my uncle Jack flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam and I was on see as a boy back then, it's an honor to be able to see your day to day off the USA's most potent carriers. May God be with you on your flights. 🇺🇸🙏

[@tedrogers5625]

So amazing! I was stationed aboard the Midway (Japan) and the Carl Vinson (NAS Alameda). I was Navy for 14 years. I lived it yet you guys still impress the hell out of me.

[@rickymundy8663]

God bless all our military. Freedom comes with high price. Thank you veterans

[@Wernerle2BeiYoutu6e]

I really liked to see your old videos. But I definitely love the voiceover versions as they give a lot more information about what is currently going on. And meanwhile I am so familiar to your special move that I virtually don't realize it any longer. ;-) Thank you.

[@GrowlerJams]

Noted!

[@pascalvdr5836]

How super nice to share this experience. Loved it!

[@Kefoo_]

-- *_Clear and concise, well-spoken narrative. Thank you, Growler Jams!_*

[@GrowlerJams]

My pleasure!

[@MrDMF567]

This seems unusual. Isnt Danger Zone supposed to be played? Pretty sure that’s standard procedure. Was the onboard stereo malfunctioning?

[@crinencio]

Thank you for your service!! God bless America!!

[@phx4closureman]

10:35 *FLY NAVY, baby!!!!*

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@mdv2043]

Go navy! Best pilots in the world!

[@wellington_aviation21]

NO AIRFORCE IS THE BEST COMING FROM AN AIRFORCE PERSON AIRFORCE ARE BETTER THAN NAVY

[@mdv2043]

@wellington_aviation21 Not even close. As a person who deals with all the branches..NAVY 100% HAS THE BEST PILOTS.

[@wellington_aviation21]

@@mdv2043 our landings are better though but Navy and airforce in new zealand both suck soo....

[@MoratiRace]

Thanks for your Service !

[@fredderf3152]

Be Safe……. Go Navy!

[@Amradye]

Taking off and landing on a short moving runway with the most unpredictable and strong winds 😅 “How will you take off? We’ll slingshot you. How will you land? We’ll put a rope across the deck.” 😮

[@bridelessgroom1369]

ALWAYS love the "Fly Navy" on launch!

[@rustykilt]

The complexities of Carrier operation never cease to intrigue me. Hollywood movies never capture the flight deck Ballet of this operation. It is such a co-ordinated effort requiring skill and cool. I feel nervous just watching the Pilot waiting their turn, and i think, regardless of how many Shots and Traps they do, it is still a challenge.

[@ero1456]

Interventional cardiologist here. Jealous of your service and experiences. Looking forward to more of these voice over videos.

[@salty_flightdeck_cpo]

I hope you realize how many people also admire your skills and knowledge, especially those patients and family members that you made a positive impact on their lives. Bless you.

[@EdConway-v4m]

Was on Independence CVA62 from 10/62 thru 03/66. Saw more than enough shots and enjoyed them all. The F4 Phantom was a real screamer. This was a great video, nice to know what's happening from your perspective. Thanks mate.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!!

[@peteschiavoni]

That’s so cool learning all of the workings to launch off of a ship. Did you get to go onto Wake? It’s beautiful. I spent 4 days there basically going to the beach, drinking beer and wandering around. Fun fact on blast shields on the land In Korea when it’s 30 below you can stand behind them to warm up🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing! Fly Navy!!!!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Never been to Wake, just flown over it multiple times.

[@Vicki-fb1ei]

This is sooo cool! Thank you for taking us on the ride! Be safe and thank you for your service!

[@joelbeske1504]

He could read a bedtime story and make it sound good.

[@MrZimmmy]

You make this look so easy! Fly Navy!

[@hookipaboy3412]

Thunder Birds Are Go!!!Thanks for sharing this awsome video😃Aloha from Makawao,Maui🤙🏽

[@safdaralli2567]

OH I ABSOLOUTELY LOVE THIS...AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...this one made me smile from ear to ear...when I rememember my time as an F-14 plane captain aboard the USS CONSTELLATIO with the Black Knights of VF-154 out of NAS MIRAMAR..San Diego...just bringing back so many memories for me...BEAUTIFUL...

[@battle_promaster3631]

Cool this came up. I’m not a pilot but was an aviation electrician in VF-33. NAS Oceana. Dale “Snort” Snodgrass was my company commander. Nights op’s working the flight deck and being a final checker with the after burners hitting the JBD and your body rattling was pretty cool. Great memories.

[@davidbreen4353]

Now that was really cool!! i am an AF vet. Navy pilots to me are the best aviators, period. to land on an island(aircraft carrier)in the middle of a wet desert is incredible. All the people involved just to launch an aircraft is amazing. everybody has to be aware of everything all the time. That was fun watching.

[@DH-gk8vh]

My late husband was involved in Quality Assurance that helped develop the F-22. He was civil service for 33 years. Took years and millions of dollars to develop. One of the many things he did to make sure our soldiers had what they needed to protect our country. Thank you for your service.

[@pembrokejones3969]

Thank you! My dad who was on a gasoline tanker in WWII would have loved your videos. He wanted to be a flier but his poor eyesight dashed his dreams. Thank you for your service! 🫡

[@krandelvision555]

Thank you for your service to our great nation. I am 62 and a Army Cold War Veteran. I'll be honest with you I must have been in the RIO's seat because I fell asleep before you could leave the deck. Very relaxing and calm video to watch. Great job.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@Walter37165]

Truly humbling. I'm very grateful to have seen this. It fills me with alot of pride for our fellow Americans in uniform. God bless you all!

[@vikingman8027]

fantastic voice over and commentary great video too well done

[@Lucia_Grimaldi_1997]

Badass! Never gets old! I really appreciate you and your vids. Have a great Monday, Commander 👋🏻

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Enjoyed your Video! My son retired Cmdr. Marc 'Oral' Stirton was winged on Sept 2003. And, flew EA-6B Prowlers from 2003 to 2007 with VAQ-136 Gauntlets CVW5 Aboard USS Kitty Hawk. Later with VX-9 flying the EA-18 'Growler. Before retirement he was a IP with VAQ-129.

[@GrowlerJams]

He was actually an instructor of mine at 129.

[@JohnLedford]

Love these voiceover videos! True depth of how much goes on and how everyone works so well together to make such a modern marvel even happen. Also explaining how the jet blasters have sea water running through them to keep them cool was awesome.

[@cowslinger64]

Awesome! Thanks for your service..I was an Airman at RAF Mildenhall UK,.back in the 80s. We had Navy guys there,.they were crazy!