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    Welcome aboard a US Navy Catapult shot from the cockpit of the most advanced Electronic Attack (EA) platform in the United States military arsenal, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an Electronic Attack variant of the F/A-18. This is a MAX power (full afterburner) catapult shot, where we achieve 170 mph and nearly 4 Gs in 2 seconds.
    As you can see, the bow of the boat is stacked with jets. Catapult 2, the port bow catapult was down for maintenance, so we were using that real estate as a parking garage.
    This jam was filmed aboard the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on a warm October day from the Northern Arabian Gulf. Fly Navy!
    If you enjoyed this voiceover, be sure to check out my "voiceover" playlist. I cover everything from carrier recoveries (landings) to catapult shots to tanking evolutions.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Catapult 3 Launch
    2:35 Catapult 1 Launch
    4:50 Behind the JBD
    5:55 MAX AB Catapult Launch
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  • @robertmcnearny9222
    @robertmcnearny9222 2 місяці тому +188

    I swear man, you are the Bob Ross of growler pilots

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  2 місяці тому +14

      💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • @rebeccalara6574
      @rebeccalara6574 2 місяці тому +5

      Yesss! Definitely

    • @justice3865
      @justice3865 2 місяці тому +4

      I will add Rob Roy from the C2 community as well. But yes, absolutely.

    • @scottpioso
      @scottpioso 2 місяці тому +3

      C2's? I heard they're coming back because of the Osprey problems..

    • @justice3865
      @justice3865 2 місяці тому +1

      @@scottpioso ehh, they are currently picking up the slack, but sadly they are still on track to be retired in a couple of years.
      I am an old maintainer of C-2's, so I have a soft spot for the old dirty bird.

  • @braincraven
    @braincraven 8 місяців тому +227

    I am amazed how people operate in close proximity of the jet. A big salute for the ground crew!

    • @MrPossumeyes
      @MrPossumeyes 8 місяців тому +20

      What you should keep in mind is that these are young folks. Scatterbrains, right? But they're not! They're so totally competent!

    • @ImpendingJoker
      @ImpendingJoker 8 місяців тому +11

      You should see high tempo helicopter ops in the Army. Nothing like all those rotor blades spinning over head to make you a foot shorter if you're not careful to keep your head on a swivel and do everything safely. Fly Army.

  • @joewilliams4142
    @joewilliams4142 8 місяців тому +297

    Good stuff. I’m so glad the military is letting you do this. THIS is what we need for recruiting these days. NOT a dumb poster at the post office ! Thank you.

    • @voodoosurgeon9337
      @voodoosurgeon9337 6 місяців тому +21

      100 percent. if people can see whats expected of you and how the procedures work they will be much more interested and confident in signing up. Im 47, half blind, scared of flying, shakey hands and poor judgment but im almost convinced i could give it a go😂😂😂 almost😅 i realy enjoy this insight.

    • @alexlabs4858
      @alexlabs4858 3 місяці тому +7

      Absolutely. The military needs to take advantage of the popularity of UA-cam with an age group of people best suited to serve. Let people film vids and content like this. Easy, simple, entertaining, no classified info, good to go.

    • @RedFail1-1
      @RedFail1-1 2 місяці тому +5

      Trust me they are doing a lot more than a dumb poster at the post office. You are not their target audience so you aren't going to see their advertisements.

    • @shadowopsairman1583
      @shadowopsairman1583 Місяць тому

      Ok gloryhound

    • @MrLuc420
      @MrLuc420 Місяць тому +2

      Guys, I hate to break it to you, but that is exactly why they let him do this. There's a whole army (pun intended) of military Instagram influencers for this very reason. They're not dumb, they know exactly what they're doing.

  • @jackbarrier7267
    @jackbarrier7267 8 місяців тому +68

    Every video of the flight deck takes me back aboard the USS Midway CVA-41 during Nam in 1971. FLY NAVY!!

    • @teresahixson8716
      @teresahixson8716 8 місяців тому +6

      Thank you for your service, Sir.
      🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

    • @philm.5537
      @philm.5537 8 місяців тому +6

      I was on a destroyer 1970 - 1972, DD-783, and followed you guys on the Midway a lot when we weren't on the Gunline.

    • @HiddenCreekHomestead
      @HiddenCreekHomestead 8 місяців тому +5

      My old man was an AO on the Kitty Hawk during that time. Had f4’s and A6’s in his squadron.

    • @capt.squirrel8516
      @capt.squirrel8516 8 місяців тому +1

      Welcome home and thank you for your service sir!

    • @stevena3446
      @stevena3446 7 місяців тому +2

      @@HiddenCreekHomesteadserved aboard CV63 myself during the seventies. Fly Navy!

  • @MsTheCops
    @MsTheCops 8 місяців тому +59

    "sit up like a big boy" ...lol. Pail ...you got the best narration ...clear & concise ...with humor.

  • @PilotPhotog
    @PilotPhotog 8 місяців тому +42

    Giving us an inside view of what naval aviators do every day around the world is truly a privilege. Thank you Pail for making these videos and so happy to see your channel growing at such a great pace! Bravo Zulu!

  • @RTSRAZORBACK
    @RTSRAZORBACK 2 місяці тому +24

    Any time I see someone operating a fighter, I think "god, what a job. I'd love to be able to do that".
    So cool and even better that you're allowed to release this content!

  • @rickwilliamson9248
    @rickwilliamson9248 8 місяців тому +85

    This is my favorite aviation channel. The information given is great, and presented in such a fun, irreverent and non-condescending way to us civilians.
    Thanks so much, Pail.

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  8 місяців тому +12

      Thank for your support!

  • @LimeyTX
    @LimeyTX 8 місяців тому +16

    I learned to fly 50 years ago and my Flying Instructor was ex WW2 Fleet Air Arm Royal Navy pilot. I’ve always had the highest regard for pilots who fly off boats and your videos are super cool.
    Thank you.

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News
    @On-Our-Radar-24News 8 місяців тому +56

    I never get tired of seeing my tax dollars hard at work launching the best pilots in the world off of the most bad ass aircraft carriers on the planet. FLY NAVY! 🤙

    • @freedomfan4272
      @freedomfan4272 8 місяців тому +9

      As a tax paying American I'll never complain about increasing the defense budget.

  • @justinmann3617
    @justinmann3617 2 місяці тому +11

    Never realize how much is really going on till you watch growler jams! So many things happening in the background. This is TEAM on a whole new level. Proud of our guys and girls. Brother just got off the Uss boxer I believe. Matousek not sure what rank but so proud of him! Go navy!!!

    • @avi7278
      @avi7278 Місяць тому +1

      It's almost like he is part of some well structured organization or something.

  • @mrjohnklake
    @mrjohnklake 18 днів тому +2

    This is the absolute best description of the carrier deck that I have seen. The other videos on UA-cam advertise big and fail to deliver. You put the information out there pure and simple! Thank you!

  • @kindnuguz
    @kindnuguz 8 місяців тому +20

    The dance on the deck is just as amazing as the pilots. Thank you to everyone involved.
    Love the amount of content lately; as soon as I see a new Growler Jams video I have to watch every second of it.. Thank you

    • @TimAnnear_1961
      @TimAnnear_1961 8 місяців тому +3

      New song ...
      Carrier deck, how real men dance 👍

  • @teresahixson8716
    @teresahixson8716 8 місяців тому +36

    You're the cream of the crop, Pail.
    Do you ever lose the butterfly feeling before launching? Cause I don't when watching you !!
    Awesome video. #FlyNavy🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

  • @johntopper9456
    @johntopper9456 2 місяці тому +8

    Every time I watch your videos, I learn something new. Thank You for your service. I’m retired Navy Corpsman ‘64-‘84. Served with the Marines and NSW.
    GO NAVY, FLY NAVY!

  • @bareknuckleteam
    @bareknuckleteam 29 днів тому +1

    Could listen to this all day long man.

  • @simonarcos3583
    @simonarcos3583 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing Sir! Thank you for taking us along!! Go NAVY!!

  • @josephayala1511
    @josephayala1511 8 місяців тому +1

    Professionalism and attention to detail is second to none

  • @richardkan8499
    @richardkan8499 8 місяців тому +2

    Pail you're a hero on deck and in the sky. It's a great inspiration to see how the deck crew, and you, work together on this marvellous machine

  • @pdoherty
    @pdoherty 8 місяців тому +3

    Memories of taking one off Midway CVA-41 in a C-1A in 1972 and feeling it settle just off the bow. Never forget that feeling! Thanks for your service sir. Good stuff! PR2 1971-75

  • @rfalkowski
    @rfalkowski 8 місяців тому +1

    Best part - the "ugh..." at 7:48 or so! Thank you for all the recent jams!

  • @smithersusn98
    @smithersusn98 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic jam! Really love and appreciate the details of all the deck crew actions. Thanks again, and keep 'em coming!

  • @TimAnnear_1961
    @TimAnnear_1961 8 місяців тому +7

    Excellent! the whole gig is impressive but the rather smallish holdback bar is an amazing piece of engineering.
    Signature Move and Sit up like a big boy - great sayings 👍

  • @user-bf9jg3yp7i
    @user-bf9jg3yp7i 8 місяців тому +3

    Love the narrated videos, you do a really good job explaining everything that is going on.

  • @paullandreville5394
    @paullandreville5394 8 місяців тому +1

    It never gets old watching. The crew on the flight deck are kids. Amazing. BZ sir.

  • @jackjones391
    @jackjones391 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for more videos and your behind-the-scenes commentaries. They are fantastic.

  • @andrewcorrigan9880
    @andrewcorrigan9880 8 місяців тому +1

    Another solid upload Pail, much appreciated... I can listen to these all day long, something about the tone, amazing insight and sense of humour/personality that does it for me. Fly Navy. Cheers mate.

  • @richberryhill4179
    @richberryhill4179 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the videos!!! Can't get enough of the TR and the flight deck ops. I've done 2 shots and 2 traps, 1 as enlisted, 1 as a civilian. AWESOME feeling!!!

  • @ColinJarrett
    @ColinJarrett 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad you chaps are on station. I could watch this all day. Probably the coolest gig possible.

  • @willdyer3371
    @willdyer3371 8 місяців тому +3

    Best Jam yet! Learning and entertainment can’t ask for more.

  • @Tamishvara
    @Tamishvara 6 місяців тому +3

    My grandfather, the man who raised me, was a Navy man of 23 years. He was AO (Aviation ordinance) and had some wicked stories to tell, especially since he served in the Vietnam era. Growing up in Norfolk, VA, we were always around the military in some way. It never ceases to amaze me to this day, just how well they communicate and how hard these men and women work, day in, day out. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing content with us civvies that let us see the other side!

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 8 місяців тому +2

    Always fascinating Pail. Never gets old. Thanks.

  • @peteschiavoni
    @peteschiavoni 8 місяців тому +2

    Awesome Jam Pail!! Still amazes me how much happens simultaneously on a carrier!

  • @danielwatts7375
    @danielwatts7375 Місяць тому +1

    My avionics shop was directly under Cat 1...gotta love those CRT TV's going wacky when the jets went full power, especially the Prowlers...

  • @martincurran-gray2287
    @martincurran-gray2287 8 місяців тому +3

    Cool, calm, collected, …just what you want in the most dangerous workplace !

  • @longtimepittsowner5589
    @longtimepittsowner5589 8 місяців тому +6

    Very enjoyable. Your observations and explanations are very clear and helpful to us. That’s a telltale sign of a good Instructor.

  • @JBSmoke1
    @JBSmoke1 8 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, Growler! Keep 'em coming!

  • @camsmeltzer9388
    @camsmeltzer9388 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for showcasing the day to day!

  • @michaelnation6335
    @michaelnation6335 8 місяців тому +3

    Amazing how much safety calls are made when going for the slot. The shooter seems to be the most vulnerable of the crew, especially if the engine explodes in launch. My blessings to all of you that keep us safe at home. Thank you Instructor Pail!

    • @user-yi2bn5ky5q
      @user-yi2bn5ky5q Місяць тому

      In all actuality, the Shooter is NOT the most vulnerable. It’s the launching crew (ABE’s) that’s the most vulnerable. They’re the ones that are getting underneath the Aircraft to hook up the equipment (Holdback), and ensure that the launching bar is properly seated in the Catapult Shuttle (Topside P.O.). There’s nothing scarier than being underneath a Jet that goes into full power while ensuring a proper “hook-up”. That’s when you’re at your most vulnerable.

  • @theunclebsimchannel6434
    @theunclebsimchannel6434 8 місяців тому +7

    Fantastic video! All the signature moves, plus the scenic taxi to the catapult, and the excellent editing! I think this is one of your best jams!

  • @robertnixon3816
    @robertnixon3816 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for another great video! Those flight deck operations when looked at from the outside appears to be chaos but is quite well controlled. Lots going on! Thank you for what you do! Fly Navy!

  • @2020Max1
    @2020Max1 8 місяців тому +2

    I served 3 years as an OS on the TR from '88 - '91, best years of my life, bar none.

  • @geoffgoldsmith7607
    @geoffgoldsmith7607 8 місяців тому +1

    I can watch carrier ops all day.
    Just so interesting. Thanks Pail.

  • @ericvitelli7113
    @ericvitelli7113 8 місяців тому

    Just Awesome!
    Hard work pays!!
    Thank you and all your shipmates.

  • @RidgeDogRoxx
    @RidgeDogRoxx 8 місяців тому

    Another fantastic video and great narration. Fly Navy!

  • @KG-xf9ew
    @KG-xf9ew 8 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a lot of people just standing around... KIDDING!! excellent man!

  • @markm734
    @markm734 8 місяців тому

    I'm so glad you've doubled and tripled down on the inside lingo. Very cool to watch but also very entertaining to hear you talk about it.

  • @Socaltrainwatcher
    @Socaltrainwatcher 8 місяців тому +2

    Sleeves on the flight suit rolled up for a flight on a nice clear day.... going with the sins out guns out. Plus a couple of signature moves to impress the flight deck crew with your guns. 😂
    The flight deck in action is great to watch. It was great to actually see it in person. The night time flight deck is a whole new level of intensity.
    Love the videos

  • @bigblackahuna7815
    @bigblackahuna7815 8 місяців тому

    “Signature Move!”
    Good stuff as always Pail!

  • @thomasengstrom1525
    @thomasengstrom1525 8 місяців тому +1

    Always an adventure!! Thanks man!!

  • @luisx9428
    @luisx9428 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm from Germany (Hamburg) and I love watching your videos.

  • @terrytomlinson8772
    @terrytomlinson8772 8 місяців тому

    Nice to see our Navy at work

  • @philipjones9306
    @philipjones9306 8 місяців тому

    Always awesome James. Thanks a million

  • @topcat56
    @topcat56 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome walk through! Fly Navy!!

  • @ScarysaurusRex23297
    @ScarysaurusRex23297 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for sharing such a awesome experience with us.

  • @njjeff201
    @njjeff201 7 місяців тому

    You guys rock!!! Bless our Vets 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @bobnordin291
    @bobnordin291 4 місяці тому +1

    I have been enjoying your production. I am a Navy vet Quartermaster 2nd Class aboard CV 59 in ‘75-76.
    God speed Pail

  • @mikestafford2792
    @mikestafford2792 8 місяців тому

    What a choreography ! Nice job Navy. Keep'um flying.

  • @blackjackshellacque1857
    @blackjackshellacque1857 6 місяців тому +3

    I will say Pail's comments are absolutely the best out there for explaining carrier operations. Clear and concise for us out here. I'm sure these were approved by the Navy and hopefully not giving any information to the bad guys. Keep em' coming!

  • @TomKatter_
    @TomKatter_ 8 місяців тому +1

    Lovely footage as always, always enjoy a good carrier launch haha

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 5 місяців тому

    Amazing recruitment tool!!!!!!! Beautiful work!!!!

  • @rupertgale537
    @rupertgale537 8 місяців тому +1

    signature move... love this channel

  • @DCSHacks
    @DCSHacks 8 місяців тому

    Fantastic! Keep em coming Sir!

  • @xenolambrose7261
    @xenolambrose7261 8 місяців тому +1

    My brother in law flew Helo’s off from US Naval Air Craft Carriers in the Gulf War and the Iraq conflict. He was a Lieutenant JG in the Navy and when a pilot would go overboard, the helicopter would effect a search and deploy divers to make a rescue. He also was in charge of a unit that deployed “Soni-bouys” that were used to detect Soviet Submarines. I really admire the work of these Pilots and Support Staff in keeping the Navy ship shape.

  • @JulieC442
    @JulieC442 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the new video and explaining everything going on. I really liked this one. Have a great rest of the weekend!

  • @harnellholliman4265
    @harnellholliman4265 7 місяців тому

    Your videos are mesmerizing. Bring on more…please!

  • @glockparaastra
    @glockparaastra 8 місяців тому +1

    Checklists and Charts - STOWED (no loose items in the cockpit 😂) Thanks CDR, greetings from South Africa!

  • @bertlzansinger
    @bertlzansinger 8 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed my morning coffee (0800 CEST) very much in your company. Cheers mate!

  • @steveaustin6467
    @steveaustin6467 8 місяців тому

    always fascinating these clips

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 6 місяців тому

    I just stumbled on this channel a couple days ago and I love it. Something exciting and calming all at the same time.

  • @FloridaJack
    @FloridaJack 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed this just like the rest. Thank You, Sir.

  • @sandyfindlay2838
    @sandyfindlay2838 8 місяців тому

    Always enjoy your videos

  • @Deano084
    @Deano084 6 місяців тому

    I think the wipe out is my favourite bit. Looks awesome with everything moving.

  • @HongCruise
    @HongCruise 8 місяців тому

    Love the narration! Keep em' comin'

  • @janmartintietjens3909
    @janmartintietjens3909 7 місяців тому +2

    Love the way you explain the operations on the flight deck. I am a former Marine, A6A squadron in Viet Nam stationed at
    DaNang. You have the best aviation channel going so keep up the good, informative videos.

  • @tonyarcher8530
    @tonyarcher8530 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely Brilliant !!! "Fly Navy"

  • @lignow9762
    @lignow9762 8 місяців тому

    Excellent.

  • @richglenn3729
    @richglenn3729 8 місяців тому +4

    I wonder how any of our advisories can ever assemble a team of professionals like the US has on the flight deck of a carrier. So much teamwork.

  • @user-cm3xh5jg3h
    @user-cm3xh5jg3h 8 місяців тому

    Love your narration! Great videos!

  • @jameskeenum7629
    @jameskeenum7629 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your awesome job. I also enjoy the narration. Keep it up!

  • @TAT660X
    @TAT660X 8 місяців тому +2

    That launch looks brutal 😎

  • @TheBlackBeyotch
    @TheBlackBeyotch 8 місяців тому

    a banger as always

  • @icarebecozudo
    @icarebecozudo 8 місяців тому +1

    your voice is so impressive. i love these videos, thank you for sharing!

  • @TC.C
    @TC.C 8 місяців тому

    I love it when you say “wait for it….wait for it” 🤟🏻

  • @HeinzTheBaronKraussVonEspy
    @HeinzTheBaronKraussVonEspy 8 місяців тому

    Great video, Pail!

  • @tbone2104
    @tbone2104 8 місяців тому +1

    Having been a troubleshooter on the flight deck...love this vid.

  • @chadpowerthrust
    @chadpowerthrust 8 місяців тому

    Judo kick! Dude these videos are amazing. Fly Navy.

  • @foxracing8973
    @foxracing8973 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Pail for everything that you do and these videos. It was my dream to be in the Navy since I was little. Made it through boot till 1 week from graduation, got hurt pretty bad and sent home. Was going to be a MA if I would've made it. Miss seeing the F14s, as they were my fav jet. Stay safe and Fly Navy!😎

  • @MADMAX353
    @MADMAX353 8 місяців тому

    Well done...carry on! Semper Fi.

  • @johntomaszewski9602
    @johntomaszewski9602 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for another awesome video!

  • @timomick912
    @timomick912 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @rebeccalara6574
    @rebeccalara6574 7 місяців тому

    It’s like he’s driving around the mall parking lot. So calm & nonchalant but professional at the same time. . Aaaamazing

  • @saydee7878
    @saydee7878 8 місяців тому

    I am TOTALLY ADDICTED to this channel ❤🎉❤

  • @texoutlaw1732
    @texoutlaw1732 2 місяці тому

    Thank you and your mates for your service👍

  • @kaiboy1116
    @kaiboy1116 8 місяців тому +2

    That was really cool. Love your channel pail. Watching the parked hornets/ growlers as you catapulted was AWESOME. Twenty more seconds flying time after you shoot off would be appreciated. Just love flight 🛩🍺

  • @gifink
    @gifink 8 місяців тому

    Seen many a cat shots from that deck back in 98 after our wing transitioned from the Kennedy. Of course back then they were flying the AE-6. Nice view from the inside.

  • @snafu720
    @snafu720 8 місяців тому

    More!!!!! Cant get enough

  • @Alan316100
    @Alan316100 8 місяців тому

    Magic, excellent, thank you 🙂

  • @jlayfield
    @jlayfield 8 місяців тому +3

    Fly navy! Thank you for such incredible video. You rock

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  8 місяців тому +1

      Fly Navy!

    • @jlayfield
      @jlayfield 7 місяців тому

      Pail. Hope all is well. Have not seen any post in last few weeks. Take care brother

  • @nitwit4947
    @nitwit4947 8 місяців тому

    Yes. I did like this and want more. Thanks.