What it takes to be a Fighter Pilot! (VLOG)

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HELLO DDR'S (Dedicated Description Readers)!
I'm in LA right now for something that has the potential to be HUGE!! Like, the biggest thing in my entire career! However, like most big things, I'm not allowed to talk about it, but I got some news yesterday that could potentially crush my dream of this happening... I may not know for a few days, but it's pretty much all I can think about and I could really use your support right now... I promise I'll let you know what all this is about as soon as I can.
In the meantime, enjoy this vlog! Here's an easter egg: • Claire the Kite!
OK I'M GONNA GO HANG OUT WITH ROOMIE NOW, BIEEEE!
~Gabe

[@DubHunt116]

As a former aircraft maintainer in the Air Force, I really appreciate you giving some love to the maintainers who make sure the jets are ready to fly.

[@Komerican10]

My hubby is an Air Force pilot. He loves his maintainers!! You guys ROCK! Without you guys, they would have no planes to fly. I was an Air Force vet myself. So I feel ya!!

[@DubHunt116]

@@Komerican10 What aircraft does your husband fly?

[@user-si2iq1ul6c]

Your name is literally whiz the KID

[@user-si2iq1ul6c]

Sounds like your just the kids that’s obsessed with trains but planes and the army

[@Komerican10]

@@DubHunt116 C-17 Globemaster :) One badass plane.

[@stat1cr4inz19]

WAIT HE WAS IN THE NAVY THIS WHOLE TIME THEN HE SWITCHED TO IMPRESEIONS for us😢😢😭 we love u gabe

[@mysterioushawk2171]

Basically, though I believe he retired from the navy

[@jaden_ong]

he was honourably discharged after he was injured in a sky-diving crash i think

[@dorismidge8762]

Check out his videos about wanting to go to space. He talks about his military career there. It’s a cool story.

[@AndrewGuns]

Really unbelievable

[@sonoftheviper__4304]

He was even a candidate for the Navy SEALS but was injured during the training. Then he went to the 7th Fleet Oriental Band where he sang in multiple languages across the world.

[@isaiahchapman7660]

I love how 'Are we there yet' is playing in the background. That's like my favorite MLP song you've made.

[@sonoftheviper__4304]

I prefer Here We Are, it has Mitchell Creber and Gryph singing together. Plus it sounds a but more victorious to me.

[@emperorbelos6835]

I prefer Equality by Michelle Creber and Black Gryph0n

[@Patrick-oq3zs]

Wym MLP song, isn't it just a normal song?

[@emperorbelos6835]

@@Patrick-oq3zs it’s kinda related to the Cutie mark Crusaders

[@emperorbelos6835]

So is equality

[@josephbillanes3017]

Honestly, without the music his vocals shine fully - serious talent. Great stuff man!

[@cccspwn]

My respect for Gabriel went up even higher! I didn’t know he was in the navy. That’s so amazing! I admire his talent and thank him for his service to our country :)

[@Zamly]

He's not it was a publicity event (sorry if i just burst your bubble)

[@ownzman1234]

@@Zamly Yes he was

[@Pythos_Sapunov]

Worked on Ejection seats for 11 years on F-117As, F-16C/Ds, F-15C/Ds and F-22As. As a former singer in chorus and choir, this and the singing impressions video really kinda hit me. Still working to find my place after 6 years of being disabled retired, but this video was a breath of fresh air for me.

[@pekichunthurentta1431]

Gryphon: talking about plans Me : so he can fly too..

[@TheNamesArif]

planes

[@jkyu99]

This may be my favorite video of all time. I was smiling from start to finish. Happy tears formed when you started singing, but particularly when you broke into Danger Zone at 14:05. Oh man you nailed it. I wish I could have seen a clip of your pilot when you were singing at six G's. She must have been smiling from ear to ear listening to you sing while she cranked up the G's.

[@chronicinokla]

So proud of you. This was awesome to see. USN veteran PROUD.

[@icun2212]

14:07 oh yeah the Top Gun reference is so cool

[@DYNAMICRAY]

14:07 Epic Voice

[@wow1337doge]

"Three friends, taking on the world together..." Such a great song stuck in my head for many years. Thank you for reminding me about it

[@kxi._.5765]

I would love to see more vlogs like this, theyre so entertaining and seeing how you interact with everyone feels so wholesome and refreshing. Thank you so much!

[@burningisis]

Wow so impressive! My husband was an aviation electrician for VMA242 which has now I believe become an F18 squadron. It takes so many people to make one of those birds fly. SO amazing that you were able to not get sick from that.

[@jerryd5566]

Gabe, watching this put an ear-to-ear grin on my face the whole time. Loved it! So happy you got to do this and bring the rest of us along as well. 🙃

[@mysterioushawk2171]

This was probably the greatest video made on behalf of the US military

[@tomdary1993]

15:20 Love to see your smile coming out from behind the mask. So jealous of you. So few get this opportunity.

[@juliafranklin7882]

This was awesome! I think it was especially cool to see the curvature of the Earth once you got to a high enough altitude. My dad and I just spent ten minutes talking about Gs and G suits, blood and oxygen, and how it goes through your body from your blood cells. Awesome vlog, Gabe!

[@RenTran1]

Wanna see Offscreen Associate(yes, that’s Claire’s name now) flying, go to the bottom of the description

[@stevegorr4262]

I remember unrepping with the Carl Vinson and Missouri in the 80's. Being a boiler technician on 6 mos Westpac twice had its advantages. Watching all manner of sea trials and being apart of it was an experience you can't experience anywhere. However you must be willing to go through at least the basics. The indian ocean, Hawaiian islands, Philippines, Singapore, Africa, Diego Garcia, and other ports are fantastic. On my own I could never have visited these places.

[@DeeTomm]

I really like your voice impressions, but I find it especially awesome that you're in the Navy! Must be pretty tough there, but I love how brave you are. 😁👍

[@connorstiles1001]

I don't think he's in the Navy anymore. If I remember he used to be but was injured in a parachuting accident and was honorably discharged

[@phbolil]

The fact you were singing so well while hitting those Gs, is superhuman, Gabe 😂

[@PhoenixBlitz]

Dude I can’t believe gabe just pulled those impressions at around 6 Gs 😱

[@FillingTheGap1]

Such a great video and editing dude. Really unexpected video tonight. I need to check out your other videos.

[@jayfitmob8645]

Been a dream for me for many years! Glad to see you get to experience it.

[@kimapalibee3173]

HOW could anyone dis-like these videos you have been filming! They must be just jealous!!! I would have loved the flight, then i would puke getting off! I have middle ear issue, but I lOVE coasters!!

[@dorismidge8762]

I am loving these videos! BTW, this guy just keeps on impressing me. He finger spelled awesome at 11:17 so fast! I had to rewind and slow the video to catch it!

[@B.barnett8974]

He finger spells so fast!!! I'm taking ASL classes right now and I struggled to catch it.

[@Gabriel-se6tj]

@@B.barnett8974 Eminem: i found him.. Our battle will be legendary

[@elizabethp6518]

19:42 I love how star wars is on in the background 😂

[@Nosrac-lw3zj]

Your prob the only person that has ever done that ur amazing !!!

[@noelblack8159]

13:37 Ah, yes Now I have a picture in my head of Alastor flying a Fighter Jet

[@stephano1019]

Someone get Vizie on that!!

[@noelblack8159]

@@stephano1019 YES!

[@onebravotango]

Your enthusiasm shines through, and it's evident that you embraced every moment, from strafing runs to parabolas. As a fellow pilot who has been fortunate enough to fly as One bravo tango, your excitement resonates with me. Your courage and passion for aviation are truly inspiring. Keep soaring to new heights and sharing your incredible experiences with us. 🛩✈🙌

[@simpilot001]

How am I so lucky, a kid who loves airplanes and music, came across this channel?

[@d45h69]

The pilot flying Gabe probably appreciates Gabe's singing

[@Cowboylifesaver]

The Legacy Hornets, and the Super Hornets can take off without assistance, but it does take the whole deck...

[@tikvah02]

Promptly made my popcorn and now I'm ready to watch. 😋

[@dustykatt]

Same planes the Wonderbolts, WOOPS I mean the Blue Angels flew for a LONNNNGGG time...

[@sonoftheviper__4304]

Actually I think they just switched to the F/A-18C Super Hornet last year. Previously they flew the F/A-18b Hornet, which was a fourth generation fighter instead of a 4.5 like the Super Hornet.

[@dustykatt]

@@sonoftheviper__4304 Yup, super hornets now. I had thought they flew all the different hornets up through from the first ones.

[@sonoftheviper__4304]

@@dustykatt Nah, the first Hornet they flew was the F/A-18b Hornet. They flew the A4-F Skyhawk II before that.

[@dustykatt]

@@sonoftheviper__4304 Ah! Thanks for the info!

[@maryellenfradgley8228]

This was like, one of your coolest videos ever

[@nightfox-7773]

I think I said "awesome" about every ten seconds while watching this video. Thanks so much for uploading this, it's entertaining, informative, and inspiring. Also, nice job pulling 7.5 G's! No way I could do that... 😂

[@TangyLlama]

So cool to see the flight line and all the C-2 Greyhounds all lined up

[@mabelpines7629]

Hi Gabe!! I just finished your surprise!! :) thank you for all you do, also I wish you luck!!!

[@Knox8998]

My favorite type of flying aircraft, thank you for making my day

[@Its_keller_c]

LT Lee is now a pilot for the US Navy Blue Angels. Absolute bad ass!

[@majip3765]

Gabe we believe in you! You’re the coolest person I know!

[@HDS96x]

15:22 It sounded like the sound of a target being locked or being chased by a missile.

[@conor7154]

Wow what a deserving person for this. I think they were impressed with how much terminology you knew.

[@BryanTheDoug]

How is this man so good with being in a plane with so many g's that he can sing

[@zydg7787]

I believe he used to be in the navy

[@childish8469]

just catapulting off of a carrier gives you around 1 g.

[@arrow00665]

Honestly you are so talented, it’s crazy I went to go to bed and now I can’t because I watched your videos and now I’m awake this vlog was crazy and the fact you were singing under g’s my man you are amazing.

[@michaelcozzi3167]

Amazing vlog, dude. It looks like you had a really great time. Also, I would really like to see more vlogs from you.

[@dorismidge8762]

Same here! He has so many cool interests! He’s so enjoyable to watch.

[@missysue4851]

You look like your having so much fun. Wishing you all the best as you diversify your content. Now go have fun with Roomie in LA!!

[@Dstew57A]

The most Badass Job in the world..In my next life I want to come back and be a fighter Pilot and fly a fast Jet…(with two engines) 😅so very very cool! Thanks for this..

[@lachlangray4432]

3:13 the Hook at the back, is for when the F/A 18 Super Hornet Lands on the Carrier, it hooks onto the cable called the Arresting cable, that pulls the aircraft back to help it not yeet into the sea, and when the Hornet Takes off, the Hook at the frost connects to the Catapult on the Carrier deck, that accelerates the Fighter upto 60 knots assisting take off.

[@shogenx]

might be the only person on the net that sung in a super hornet thats so epic

[@mackenzielynn4307]

I love your videos so much! Gabe, you are a amazing person! You rock!

[@akiagutierrez7276]

The return of the king

[@slapshot9614]

Love the content!❤️

[@NoraMermaid]

Epic!!!!!!!! Plus your pilot seemed awesome!!!!

[@SoupSlayer94]

Your callsign is now Maestro!

[@paraglidingtalk]

I am pulling for you to get to outer space. YT thumbnail “Impressions from the moon”

[@mysterioushawk2171]

That was very unexpected but absolutely great

[@matty4z]

*just seeing the leading edge of the wing change with the angle/speed of the F-18 is pretty cool*

[@adamwarren1918]

A New Hope in the ready room during debrief! Awesome.

[@VioletCrystal_OFFICIAL]

Great Video Gabe ❤️❤️😍 Hugs From The UK x

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

3:25 Stabilator :P The little piper aircraft have the same which makes em even cuter little planes. But they also have a little trim tab incorporated so not as swish

[@yousefalyahya7373]

Singing that good while pulling 6.5 G's is crazy I'm impressed !!! 14:28

[@Komerican10]

My hubby is an Air Force pilot. I’m an Air Force vet. Fighter jets are awesome. I’m partial to the Air Force lol F-15,F-16, F-22, F-35! Best fighter jets out there lol 😂

[@childish8469]

thx for both of your guys service.

[@Komerican10]

@@childish8469 aww thank YOU for your support!!

[@childish8469]

@@Komerican10 thx.

[@kerment0_030]

The pilot like wtf he doing in the back

[@hannahwahlstrom3212]

So cool hearing about how the planes land and take off on the boats and everything! Hope your plans in LA come through.

[@SomePaintGuy]

I'm so happy he did alastor Im obsessed with hazbin hotel and i know he made 2 songs about it but still it put a smile on my face

[@mysterioushawk2171]

This was truly amazing

[@Thang467]

That’s insane I can tell it’s not your first time on one of those jets, you look better than some of the Air Force pilot student when pulling gs 😆 🤩

[@beefnoodle7633]

4 seconds in and I’m intrigued

[@kevindurant1653]

Now I’m decided on what I want to do after college, aim for the sky!!!

[@ruatipao1298]

How awesome that you got to experience that! So cool!

[@NicolasCereghino30]

I really love the movie top gun maverick it’s my most favorite movie ever.

[@batterysurf]

i appreciate the song instrumentals played from your Brony days

[@FEL_Official]

Props to the camera man literally hanging on to a mid air fighter jet just to film this video

[@eminemzeus922]

Official International Armys!

[@margaretmclaren4685]

Tell Joel I said Hi! And I'm enjoying these vlogs. This looked SOOO fun!

[@camrynrichards4025]

Love love LOOOVE your vids and I'm EARLY! finally! and all i could watch at the end was Star Wars.

[@Thang467]

Wow I wanna be one too

[@NicolasCereghino30]

I really love the F/a 18 superhornet

[@childish8469]

fun fact. the us navy is the 2nd most powerful airfleet in the world. (I wonder who's first)

[@DomBrungardtCubing]

Im starting college next fall to study mechanical engineering. Watching this makes me want to switch to aerospace engineering to become a fighter pilot

[@silverserpent2022]

We are so deep into the future soon the F-18 is gonna have a tesla computer in the cockpit

[@Joe_Mama_711]

13:38 yoo it's the alastor song from the pilot of hazbin hotel!!!

[@Legend_444-k5q]

What a skilled guy you are I mean love you bro ❤️❤️❤️

[@harkstreak6952]

Only took about 10 years but the griffon is now a Wonderbolt!

[@16Haverson]

Loved the Alastor Hazbin Hotel song reference thrown in there.

[@Spidey5537]

When I saw the title, I had to think of the song Danger Zone

[@lanzo236]

14:08

[@bishal7711]

This man went from being a guy with more than 28 voices to a fucking pilot

[@suzannerlo9640]

i wanna hear him saying “i have an idea" AND I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS HIM MY WHOLE LIFE try to search no mercy by the living tombstone

[@seigneurbleu]

10:43 🔥🔥🔥

[@OptimusSmyth]

You are a beast, Gabe!

[@86Vili86]

On e thing could make this more Epic, flying a F-14 Tomcat Instead of the F-18 Superhornet. Still LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing!

[@telofy]

Now I’m curious what happens when you hop in a centrifuge and test out up to what amount of Gs you can continue to sing! :-D

[@lord_nihilus]

You are soo lucky i wish i could experience getting to be in the RIOs/WSOs seat

[@travisgreene4026]

Cool thumbnail

[@imnotmanacn9971]

F18 epik

[@maxisaliive]

LOVE UR VIDS!!

[@renyoung1955]

My brother worked on f18 super hornets when he was in the navy.