Why Pilots Nervously Wiggle Our Fingers And Toes

[@FerociousPancake888]

“Welcome aboard” “Fly Navy” and “Signature move” just add icing to the cake that is these videos

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@stevencuskey]

Like I’ve said before , you are REALLY good at this. Great film making, and you have the gift of making learning fun. Thanks Growler. Stay safe out there.🥂

[@spiff1003]

Quite funny how it sound like it is a walk in the park... just another day at the Job, it seems!

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that!

[@rosstheboss8633]

@@GrowlerJams Do you enjoy teaching new aviators?

[@GrowlerJams]

Sure do! That’s what keeps me going.

[@robertream2723]

Good morning Pail, I received my shirts the other day and as I type this comment I'm wearing the True North. The weight of the fabric and the mix of the materials makes it very comfortable. Yes you do make it look easy, although to make it look easy takes a lot of tanking time and practice. I'm guessing that the tanker pilots set the AP and the circuit path is adjusted by the heading knob. The realization that a successful air refuling is an absolute must when there is no close divert. You had mentioned at one point if your wingman would be willing to submit pics while wearing Growler gear we could, let us know the best way to do so. Once again I thank you for your service to our country and being on the tip of the spear. You and your family have a great weekend. Thanks, Commander. Rob. Fly Navy. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍👍👍

[@Turnip199]

The Bob Ross of Growlers strikes again. Keep it up, Pail

[@joshkerr]

100% agree with this comment. I get very relaxing Bob Ross vibes.

[@thecatdaddy1974]

Glad theres no Happy Little Trees up there lol

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

I’ve been doing the disconnect procedure wrong in DCS. I usually just fire the 20mm gun at the tanker for all the unannounced turns.

[@GrowlerJams]

😂

[@micheldaubigne7629]

😅🤣🤣

[@Peacekeeper-118]

Dude, i feel you

[@earl2688]

Yeah, I understand. When the tanker pilot turns in the holding pattern and makes me miss the basket more than a couple of times, I just back off to a safe distance, push the weapons select down for a sidewinder, set master to arm, and once I hear that buzzsaw tone, I pull the trigger. Flares sometimes surprise me, but another missile does the job. Losing frag points is a bummer!

[@bryantturner97]

I'll never be a naval aviator and highly doubt I'll ever offered a back seat on a hop....but your videos make me feel like I've experienced a true glimpse into that world! Love the step by step pacing of your explanations. That really separates your channel from all the rest. Keep up the great work & keep those videos coming. Thanks for posting!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!

[@mikegallegos7]

GO NAVY

[@peterw3544]

I suspect it’s much much less glamorous than from we can see on KZbin. 7 hours flying, worrying about fuel, over a huge body of water. No thanks. But thank you for your service.

[@vk1pe]

I tried to be a Naval Aviator (RAN, look it up) and flunked. I have so MUCH a appreciation for this flyer!

[@richd8537]

Love the comment on avoiding death grip. It took me a while to learn that a properly balanced and trimmed aircraft flew really well without my "help".

[@craneinsaneusa1289]

7 hour SORTIE, air to air refueling, after all that, landing on an aircraft carrier and probably at night. Much respect to Naval Aviators! Best in the world!🫡

[@KLUGE_fotografie]

nice shot of our Luftwaffe

[@whatsonhismind9584]

You are the best! My brother is a retired Lt Col B52 crew. Over 25 years and 80 plus combat sorties in 4 theatres, starting with Desert Storm. The both of you are true heroes! I bought you a case of beers! Cheers!

[@zenon7094]

Greetings to the US Navy from Germany...being a taxpayer in Germany, i paid for a tiny, tiny, tiny piece of your aviation fuel (very tiny piece)...my tax money is finally being put to good use...great video!

[@GrowlerJams]

🍺

[@Lyingdogfaceponysoldier]

"Signature Move"- that should be on your customized license plate! Maybe SGNTRMV would work? Awesome videos, always informative and interesting!

[@GrowlerJams]

Ha! I’m going to go it.

[@gryhze]

Somewhere, some young man or woman will be watching this video and the rest of the Growler Jam series and endeavor to do the some Navy flying. Watching this series is an example of training, experience and confidence honed by Naval Aviators.

[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

I completed 2 tours in Iraq with the 1st INF DIV. 04 then 07. We always very much appreciated when you guys were on station above us. Definitely saved my butt a few times. Thanks for the Jams bro!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers, brother.

[@JesseDeMeyer-b7f]

Such a fantastic insight into something I always wanted to do but life had other ideas. Cheers, Growler Jams for having me aboard.

[@MattWagner]

Great channel! Keep up the great work.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, will do!

[@unklemilty]

A lifetime ago, in VT-6 at Whiting Field, I had an Instructor tell me to write up a VIDS/MAF for the aircraft we had just flown, instructing the maintenance folks to "Replace the black in the grip on the control stick"...good times!!

[@steveanderson9290]

...and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the designers of the "MAF Bags" (the purpose designed zip-lok document protector bags that hold Maintenance Action Forms) in such a way that dosing them with liquid freon (Invert freon "duster" can and spray into bag) would a) Allow safe transport of charged bag to the door of the airframe shop. b) Once at the door, shake the bag vigorously, causing it to expand rapidly, and c) Open the door, and throw the bag in the shop, slam the door (and hold it closed for extra points), where it would d) Explode very loudly after about 4 seconds (note that timing of the explosion may vary depending on ambient air temperature).

[@unklemilty]

Oh man that is harsh! I do recall and appreciate the structural integrity of said MAF Bags as I once had a knucklehead literally squirt the digestive remnants of the previous night's Mexican food into a MAF bag as he straddled it in the back of the aircraft, all at 7500' over West Texas, ...my first and everlasting lesson on the importance of bio-hazard control! @@steveanderson9290

[@johnkeller441]

Another successful upload! As an Air Traffic Controller, I serviced the AR-3E in the Denver ARTCC Airspace near Farmington, NM. Also, the impromptu aerial refueling was unique in that it could be two tankers and eight jets waiting for a "drink." The absolute professionalism of these airborne crews was always impressive.

[@GrowlerJams]

Very cool!

[@williamgarvy1393]

You really do an excellent job and, of course, make it look so easy, but I know it's not. I am impressed by your calm and confident demeanor throughout.

[@JBSmoke1]

Another cool video, Growler! Seven hours in the seat must be numbing.

[@donnievinson9478]

Some of the most interesting videos that I have seen on utube. Well made with good quality. It is good to know that our great America is protected by pilots like you, PAIL.THANK YOU very much for the piece of mind.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@teeh917]

I never tire of watching your videos. They're just as amazing and thrilling as the very first ones, and with the vo's, very educational. Thank you. Have a great weekend, Pail. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@KlausbergerYT]

Almost better Narrator than pilot. This channel is gold, thank you for showing this to gamers and DCS enthusiasts like me, playing with an F18 in a game (unfortunately not the Super Hornet...) and now see the real deal! And even nicer to see my countries Air force give you some juice! Keep the blue Side up and fly safe! 💙

[@TheSaneDane.]

These videos is always so interesting thanks a lot for making them:D

[@robertnixon3816]

Not only an exceptional pilot but a really good video maker too! Thank you for sharing all this with us. An insight into a world that few experience. Thank you for what you do and fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@MrSomethingdark]

Thanks for making vids. Of all the things I have seen online yours are the most helpful for a first timer in DCS and the F-18. Jam on!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you like them!

[@jimworley7385]

Sweet flying Growler! You make it look so easy. Navy trains great pilots. Thanks for the explanation!

[@GaryBrandt-f7l]

Another of your great videos! From one Navy veteran to another... Fly Navy ⚓✈️⚓ Thank you for your service!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@memmu291]

That's cute bankin' while tanking. Pretty big tank, though. Love your sense of humor. 🩵🩵🩵✈️⚓️ And love your whisper at the end.. 💕💕

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@memmu291]

@@GrowlerJams I should give you a tanker full of beer.🍻🛩 For that how much of strength, and patience, I've received from your jams. Especially the last couple of weeks. I'm so grateful. A Billion of kind and warm thank yous to you. ❤️❤️💋💯💯❤️❤️

[@kindnuguz]

Man you make that look easy and I know dang well it's not and takes years of training / practice. Thank you for the professionalism and dedication to your craft. I have no words for how grateful I am to be part of this country. Seriously thank you

[@tonyarcher8530]

Excellent Jam. I'm sure in years to come you will look back on your service to your country with immense pride and satisfaction. And I bet you will miss this aspect of flying defending the free world. What you are doing with these videos is immeasurable. "Fly Navy"

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@paulk8121]

"Signature move" baby!!

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@martylucas5438]

Love the videos, I sent Pail an email saying thanks, not expecting anything back and received an email almost immediately. Super cool guy, super cool videos, 12/10 recommend

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@davidm6256]

I like how you sign out “welcome aboard Growler Jams, Fly Navy!!“ 🇺🇸

[@thunderbolt513]

Someone that takes some of it's time to produce such awsome contents deserves well more than a bear. Smooth winds and happy landings from Portugal.

[@belleice1943]

Yes, a beer for you. Have a good flight. I enjoyed the video as usual.

[@entropyachieved750]

Nice jam. I feel like im right there with you whilst you talk us thru tanking

[@jlayfield]

Outstanding skills and video. Thank you and Fly Navy!

[@yanniskouretas8688]

My dad was flying the F-86 during the late 50's to early 60's before moving to air lift ... back then he considered the idea of aerial refueling as absolutely crazy ! Come today and you make it look so easy (and any other fighter jockey out there) ! Clear skies as always ...

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@Paulschultz-ny6hz]

No KC25 for your refueling when the hose comes from the rear of the refueling plane. You are so calm and a great pilot. Thats why you are the great fighter pilot never nervous.

[@MikeFinch-v6o]

I absolutely LOVE your explanation, narration, and answering the questions we all have. Thank you for your service, and Go Navy!

[@Mak10z]

I learned to do AAR in the DCS F-14B.. initially on a saitek x-52 with a really bad sensor.. white knuckle did not begin to describe my state :p once I got used to the wake turbulence, and the turns.. and got a new control setup, it got a lot easier. you make it look simple :) that is a testament to your experience and skill. those unannounced turns must be nerve wracking.

[@raymondsalazar8823]

That was awesome. You are awesome. "Pay attention to the task at hand." Rogga that! Lets Dig 18 was my favorite You Tube channel. It is now, Growler Jams. Fly safe. Go Navy.

[@GrowlerJams]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@sjcjlc]

Awesome as usual. Would love to see the landing at the end of this mission.

[@rmaimon]

Awesome. Loved it! Would love to see a jam like this with a night and IFR carrier landing

[@Flyboy_Gospel]

The shadow of both aircraft in the Halo at the 6:00 mark is fantastic

[@mikestafford2792]

Another great video from you. Thanks for your time putting these together for all to see. Great fun. Thanks Navy!

[@Aeronaut1975]

Great stuff. Thanks for the video! (and, as always, thanks for not adding music!).

[@flymachine]

“Signature move”. Man you make my day

[@MrPossumeyes]

Cool! Thanks, Growler Jams, for showing the tricky bits.

[@beaverfan2010]

Wow!! Thank you for showing this!!

[@stevestubberfield3528]

Great video again, looking forward to the next one, I could listen to you explaining all what’s going on all day long. Keep up the good work and stay safe 👍

[@3pbhenry]

Another great clip and narration. It's cool to pull up to a German gas station 1,000s of miles from the nearest autobahn...

[@Shortyphotos1]

Wow true skill and great talk through of how pilots tank in the air

[@goddamn_i_love_flying]

The GAF A310 was voted the best tanker in theater! No wonder, as we always tried to give our best to provide the best service to the receivers. Unfortunately the aircraft retired mid of 2022.

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

Aside from the fab content, your narration is relaxing, just like Bob Ross painting. Thank you sir for the window into your world.

[@DNModels]

One of the coolest jams ever!

[@McNunkyNutz]

When you like the video before you watch because you know it's good. Appreciate the ride along sir!

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that!

[@arjenav5968]

Love your laidback commentary. Absolutely love it.

[@thomaskohler4257]

I was surprised seeing our Luftwaffe Airbus over Iraq. Thank you for the great video! Safe landings!!

[@rivershadow6053]

Hello from Thailand. I speak a little bit of your language but try to listen to understand a lot because I love listening to your talk and I love watching your videos so much. I'm subscribed to you.😊

[@donrumsey]

RIP F/A-18 pilot Miramar 😢. Thank you for your service, sir! 💙❤️

[@sapper3504]

GWOT guy here and I love these videos. I couldn't see what you guys were up to but we could hear you fellas. keep these coming.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Outstanding Video Sir 👌👍😇Cheers 🍻

[@Caffeine_K9]

Now this is some ASMR I can actually enjoy

[@nazimL1011]

Incredible voice and explanation…. Never seen anything alike online.

[@GrowlerJams]

Welcome aboard.

[@maggiepaul1225]

I love listening to these. Watching is cool, but there's something really nice about your voice that makes for great listening. Also, "signature move" makes me smile every time. Thanks, Growler!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@tigerace351]

Another great jam. Thanks so much for sharing. Signature video!! Fly Navy! 🤙

[@chevyjtc841]

Would love to see more night refueling and landings with your commentary.

[@phoenixmode6909]

This is awesome. So much better than watching both aircraft from a third one videoing. Gives a clearer explanation of the process! Also, your commentary is very easy to understand and informative (entertaining at times, too!) I never really thought about air tankers and their weight....I know the aircraft's own fuel is quite a lot of weight, but I never thought about the additional fuel and that added weight! Do the tanks containing fuel for the fighters ever exierience "slosh", the way a fuel tanker truck on the ground might? (Fuel transport, as in a tractor trailer rig).

[@GrowlerJams]

Not really when airborne. But our external tanks need to be dry during catapult shots and traps due to sloshing.

[@memmu291]

Your vos are excellent and fun way to learn new, because you're amazing!! 🍺✈️⚓️

[@x3racer86]

Thank you Pail for another amazing video!

[@keithbost6250]

Fantastic videos, Pail! The voiceovers are excellent. I feel like I'm right there with you. It's great to see the flight deck crew, especially the red shirts. (Old 6541 USMC, USS Saratoga CV-60) Keep up the good work and be safe! I'll be flying with you. How bout a cold beer! By the way, what watch are you wearing?

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service. It’s a Swiss Tungsten Sapphire watch. Cheers!

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Safe flights and happy landings, GROWLER !

[@craigchapman8220]

Thank you for the video. Signature move is classic!

[@Giggles_114]

Contact like a boss! Thanks for the vids Pail! Great audio for desk work!

[@shinysdcs1212]

Always enjoy your vids

[@J0J0Z]

What a priceless video ! Thank you Pail I love your narration !

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tamu095]

At least you visited the same area I operated in! I’ll say it again, absolute wild man! Judo Kick!!

[@_ducjk]

these tanking jams are my favorite, keep them coming

[@karinnovak5145]

With more than 300 enthusiastic comments already written here, what can one add? Maybe that you took these military aviation videos to a new level🏆 and yes, I also click the "like" button😁BEFORE I have even seen the videos-because I know for sure that the content will be great😉.

[@GrowlerJams]

🫡

[@tysoncott7402]

Another great episode! I really enjoy this channel 👍😎

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

As in many other critical maneuvers, the key is not only knowledge and skill, but just to relax, be patient, and PEREFORM. this pilot manes it look easy.

[@Supernaut2000]

What a relaxing event! I feel if I saw this a couple of more times I'd have the key basics down and then all that's left is doing it real time. You should be an instructor (or maybe you already are?).Fly Navy, safely.

[@GrowlerJams]

I’ve been an instructor for about 5 years total in the Navy.

[@Sinni64]

Great Vid as always! Those Luftwaffe A310s look really cool in that dark grey.

[@GrowlerJams]

Sure do.

[@mickb474]

Love these videos Growler, thanks for sharing sharing them 🙏🏻 see you next time 👍🏻

[@paullandreville5394]

Refueling x 4 per 7 hr sortie would give you plenty of experience. Good job sir.

[@richardgreen1383]

You make it look so easy. But those of us who have been there know how tense you get wen flying close formation.

[@mmoradiointeractive]

Quite tranquil view up there. Good show man. Love it and look forward to the next one

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@peteschiavoni]

That was fantastic!! Great Jam! The Precision flying is so much fun to watch! Pail the T-shirts are awesome with one small issue- my bride keeps grabbing it before me!! She claims she’s checking it for comfort for me but takes it right from the dryer every time. Please make them shrink or get uncomfortable. I appreciate you helping me with this!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Seriously, as I stated in my email Mrs. Pail did amazing work in the design and the shirt is amazing. Love it! Fly Navy!!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks!!

[@NoName-ds5uq]

I was watching an onboard video of RAAF F/A-18F display flight on the Gold Coast, Queensland, a few days ago, and the thought, “Signature Move” came to mind a couple of times! 🤣

[@BobTyler321]

Can't wait to do this myself one day! PROREC Y! So hype to get started!

[@BobTyler321]

Funny enough the Growler has been my number 1 pick since I've applied, it may be a year or two off but I really hope I get to go Growlers one day!

[@terencewhite363]

Thank you for the content and above all thank you for your service.

[@GrowlerJams]

Much appreciated

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

Gosh those sorties must be a brain drain and so physically demanding. What a fantastic career to have though. ❤ Those Hornets are just amazing❤❤❤❤

[@pollylewis9611]

This was great Pail, I like how you explain the lights and how you keep inline turning with the tanker, white knuckle grip boy I know that all too well, enjoy those brewskies and have an awesome weekend!

[@GrowlerJams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@G3R3SkYwAlK3R]

Still loved to work with the A310 thos ladys were old but sturdy nice to see it from that angle

[@robertruschman7847]

I love watching your videos. I was on the carrier USSForestilCVA 59

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy!

[@hunt_club_1]

Nothing better than Pale`s vids

[@wyliemcmaster4338]

Great skills Growler cool jam 🏄🏽‍♂️

[@drewrub7415]

Love this. Thanks again for sharing.

[@javiercollell]

Excellent channels, videos and quality, keep the great work