Why Navy Pilots Hate Tanking In A Turn
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Welcome to an aerial refueling ride-along aboard a US-Navy EA-18G aerial tanking evolution over Iraq. You can see the tanker drogue giving me a little bit of trouble in pre-contact when the jet started turning. I was able to stabilize relatively quickly behind the tanker and make a play for it. I took about 8,000 pounds of gas in twelve minutes.
Fly Navy!
Chapters:
0:00 Pre-Contact
3:33 Tanking in a Turn Considerations
5:00 Tanker Description
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“Welcome aboard” “Fly Navy” and “Signature move” just add icing to the cake that is these videos
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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.🥂
Quite funny how it sound like it is a walk in the park... just another day at the Job, it seems!
I appreciate that!
@@GrowlerJams Do you enjoy teaching new aviators?
Sure do! That’s what keeps me going.
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. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍👍👍
The Bob Ross of Growlers strikes again. Keep it up, Pail
100% agree with this comment. I get very relaxing Bob Ross vibes.
Glad theres no Happy Little Trees up there lol
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.
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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!
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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".
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!🫡
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!
Thanks!
GO NAVY
I suspect it’s much much less glamorous than from we can see on UA-cam. 7 hours flying, worrying about fuel, over a huge body of water. No thanks. But thank you for your service.
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.
nice shot of our Luftwaffe
"Signature Move"- that should be on your customized license plate! Maybe SGNTRMV would work? Awesome videos, always informative and interesting!
Ha! I’m going to go it.
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!
Great channel! Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
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!!
...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).
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
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!
Cheers, brother.
Such a fantastic insight into something I always wanted to do but life had other ideas. Cheers, Growler Jams for having me aboard.
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.
Very cool!
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.
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.
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.
I’m still gonna hate paying my taxes this year, but you reminded me that freedom isn’t free. Thank you!
At least you visited the same area I operated in! I’ll say it again, absolute wild man! Judo Kick!!
"Signature move" baby!!
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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! 💙
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.
Another cool video, Growler! Seven hours in the seat must be numbing.
These videos is always so interesting thanks a lot for making them:D
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. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Awesome footage as always.
Love this. Thanks again for sharing.
Always enjoy your vids
these tanking jams are my favorite, keep them coming
Great skills Growler cool jam 🏄🏽♂️
Great video, very enlightening.
Love your laidback commentary. Absolutely love it.
Cool! Thanks, Growler Jams, for showing the tricky bits.
Excellent channels, videos and quality, keep the great work
Love these videos Growler, thanks for sharing sharing them 🙏🏻 see you next time 👍🏻
Another great jam. Thanks so much for sharing. Signature video!! Fly Navy! 🤙
Thank you for the video. Signature move is classic!
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!
Fly Navy!
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
Cheers!
Another great episode! I really enjoy this channel 👍😎
Outstanding skills and video. Thank you and Fly Navy!
Contact like a boss! Thanks for the vids Pail! Great audio for desk work!
Hello Pail. Another cool video. 😊❤
Another great video from you. Thanks for your time putting these together for all to see. Great fun. Thanks Navy!
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.
One of the coolest jams ever!
Outstanding Video Sir 👌👍😇Cheers 🍻
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 👍
I absolutely LOVE your explanation, narration, and answering the questions we all have. Thank you for your service, and Go Navy!
Great stuff. Thanks for the video! (and, as always, thanks for not adding music!).
Nice jam. I feel like im right there with you whilst you talk us thru tanking
Once again great video. 🫡🇺🇸
Awesome as usual. Would love to see the landing at the end of this mission.
Another great video!
🙂 the way you narrate the things surrounds you its really cool. keep it up man and keep safe 🙂
Sweet flying Growler! You make it look so easy. Navy trains great pilots. Thanks for the explanation!
Thank you for the content and above all thank you for your service.
Much appreciated
Awesome. Loved it! Would love to see a jam like this with a night and IFR carrier landing
Would love to see more night refueling and landings with your commentary.
Quite tranquil view up there. Good show man. Love it and look forward to the next one
Cheers!
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.
Awesome as always.
What a priceless video ! Thank you Pail I love your narration !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video.. would love to hear the audio of comms between you, but i doubt that's ever going to happen.
I was surprised seeing our Luftwaffe Airbus over Iraq. Thank you for the great video! Safe landings!!
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 ...
Cheers!
Fly navy!! Great video!
Very cool as usual!
Aside from the fab content, your narration is relaxing, just like Bob Ross painting.
Thank you sir for the window into your world.
Good jam
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.😊
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
Great video😊
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!
Cheers!
I like how you sign out “welcome aboard Growler Jams, Fly Navy!!“ 🇺🇸
I love watching your videos. I was on the carrier USSForestilCVA 59
Fly Navy!
Great stuff
Still loved to work with the A310 thos ladys were old but sturdy nice to see it from that angle
Great Vid as always!
Those Luftwaffe A310s look really cool in that dark grey.
Sure do.
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!
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great clip and narration. It's cool to pull up to a German gas station 1,000s of miles from the nearest autobahn...
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!
Glad you like them!
Signature Move! Great videos!
Thanks!
Another of your great videos! From one Navy veteran to another... Fly Navy ⚓✈️⚓ Thank you for your service!
Fly Navy!
You make that look so easy 😎
Thank you Pail for another amazing video!
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! 🤣
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.
Cheers!
Just awesome!
When you like the video before you watch because you know it's good. Appreciate the ride along sir!
I appreciate that!
“Signature move”. Man you make my day
Incredible voice and explanation…. Never seen anything alike online.
Welcome aboard.
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"
Fly Navy.
The shadow of both aircraft in the Halo at the 6:00 mark is fantastic
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!!
Thanks!!
Thanks for the video , enjoyed watching your skills , hope you enjoy your Beer !!!
Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you!!