Super Hornet Catapult Launches From A Navy Warship

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  • @robertmcnearny9222
    @robertmcnearny9222 9 місяців тому +272

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

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  9 місяців тому +23

      💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • @rebeccalara6574
      @rebeccalara6574 9 місяців тому +6

      Yesss! Definitely

    • @justice3865
      @justice3865 9 місяців тому +5

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

    • @0873sp
      @0873sp 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @justice3865
      @justice3865 9 місяців тому +1

      @@0873sp 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.

  • @joewilliams4142
    @joewilliams4142 Рік тому +403

    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 Рік тому +25

      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.

    • @FerociousPancake888
      @FerociousPancake888 10 місяців тому +8

      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.

    • @RedTail1-1
      @RedTail1-1 9 місяців 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 8 місяців тому

      Ok gloryhound

    • @MrLuc420
      @MrLuc420 8 місяців 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.

  • @braincraven
    @braincraven Рік тому +276

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

    • @MrPossumeyes
      @MrPossumeyes Рік 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 Рік 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.

  • @jackbarrier7267
    @jackbarrier7267 Рік тому +82

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

    • @teeh917
      @teeh917 Рік тому +6

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

    • @philm.5537
      @philm.5537 Рік 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 Рік тому +6

      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 Рік тому +1

      Welcome home and thank you for your service sir!

    • @stevena3446
      @stevena3446 Рік тому +3

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

  • @MsTheCops
    @MsTheCops Рік тому +77

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

  • @RTSRAZORBACK
    @RTSRAZORBACK 9 місяців тому +27

    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!

  • @justinmann3617
    @justinmann3617 9 місяців тому +15

    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 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rickwilliamson9248
    @rickwilliamson9248 Рік тому +91

    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.

  • @PilotPhotog
    @PilotPhotog Рік тому +47

    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!

  • @LimeyTX
    @LimeyTX Рік тому +19

    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.

  • @johntopper9456
    @johntopper9456 9 місяців тому +12

    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!

  • @teeh917
    @teeh917 Рік тому +38

    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🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

  • @kindnuguz
    @kindnuguz Рік тому +22

    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 Рік тому +3

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

  • @luketurner314
    @luketurner314 3 місяці тому +1

    That grunt as you leave the deck is a nice touch

  • @Ryanboy2020
    @Ryanboy2020 Рік тому +58

    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 Рік тому +9

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

  • @Tamishvara
    @Tamishvara Рік 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!

  • @Joel-ip6pl
    @Joel-ip6pl 2 місяці тому +1

    Bob Ross taught me how to paint with his technique, voice, and going with the flow- adapting.. You're doing the same for pilots! Bravo! :)

  • @TimAnnear_1961
    @TimAnnear_1961 Рік 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 👍

  • @Sam-xi4ik
    @Sam-xi4ik 4 місяці тому +1

    Voice Overs are the Best. Thank You and all the Military for Protecting Our Freedoms! Fly Navy!!!

  • @pdoherty
    @pdoherty Рік 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

  • @blackjackshellacque1857
    @blackjackshellacque1857 Рік 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!

  • @martincurran-gray2287
    @martincurran-gray2287 Рік тому +3

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

  • @josephayala1511
    @josephayala1511 Рік тому +1

    Professionalism and attention to detail is second to none

  • @theunclebsimchannel6434
    @theunclebsimchannel6434 Рік 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!

  • @2020Max1
    @2020Max1 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Pittsspecials
    @Pittsspecials Рік тому +6

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

  • @rfalkowski
    @rfalkowski Рік тому +1

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

  • @sb859
    @sb859 Рік тому +4

    Flight Deck Ops are just amazing...and that's in the Day Time! Unbelievable at night. More info on the different shirts/roles of the deck crew please.

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  Рік тому +3

      See some of my other catapult shot jams. I go through it in detail. Specifically the JHMCS cat shot, I think.

  • @bareknuckleteam
    @bareknuckleteam 8 місяців тому +2

    Could listen to this all day long man.

  • @richglenn3729
    @richglenn3729 Рік 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.

  • @mrjohnklake
    @mrjohnklake 7 місяців 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!

  • @dr.jamesdmartinphd
    @dr.jamesdmartinphd Рік тому +8

    Thanks so much for taking the time for your videos. I greatly appreciate it. 🇺🇸 FLY NAVY🇺🇸

  • @paullandreville5394
    @paullandreville5394 Рік тому +1

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

  • @willdyer3371
    @willdyer3371 Рік тому +3

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

  • @ColinJarrett
    @ColinJarrett 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @user-bf9jg3yp7i
    @user-bf9jg3yp7i Рік тому +3

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

  • @memmu291
    @memmu291 16 днів тому

    😛 My closed eyes found my toes with... Oh, that very sweet feeling inside of me and the laughs 😂 No wonder I loved your channel right away after watching two-three jams. And it isn't a passing feeling. I still love watching your jams in the same way. 💜 I can already remember the jams quite well, but still... I wanna watch them again and again, like my favorite movies. TY. 💋😊💗

  • @T-Cup314
    @T-Cup314 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic, I hope ED won’t mess the ground handling up for DCS.

  • @bobnordin291
    @bobnordin291 11 місяців 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

  • @jlayfield
    @jlayfield Рік тому +3

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

    • @GrowlerJams
      @GrowlerJams  Рік тому +1

      Fly Navy!

    • @jlayfield
      @jlayfield Рік тому

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

  • @xenolambrose7261
    @xenolambrose7261 Рік 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.

  • @azcharlie2009
    @azcharlie2009 9 місяців тому +6

    Not much makes me proud of our country lately.... But you guys do! You're the best of the best!

  • @Socaltrainwatcher
    @Socaltrainwatcher Рік 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

  • @ronaldduclos707
    @ronaldduclos707 8 місяців тому +3

    I am retired army. But I am always amazed how great the US pilots are from the US. Thank all of you men and women that sir. Regardless of what part of the military your in we are all brothers and sisters. God bless you all.

    • @N1njaSnake
      @N1njaSnake 7 місяців тому

      American US pilots from the US of America xD

  • @richardkan8499
    @richardkan8499 Рік 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

  • @RamseyC-t9i
    @RamseyC-t9i Рік тому +7

    I hope one day you can tell us how you went from a college student to a Naval fighter pilot for those who dream of this job

  • @edfederoff2679
    @edfederoff2679 6 місяців тому

    My Dad was on the design team for the JBDs at NAVAIR ENG, Phila. Also tension bars, hook points, shuttles, cats, wires, anything related to launch and arrest. I loved hearing him talk about all the engineering fine points over dinner. FLY NAVY!

  • @janmartintietjens3909
    @janmartintietjens3909 Рік 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.

  • @KG-xf9ew
    @KG-xf9ew Рік тому +1

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

  • @luisx9428
    @luisx9428 Рік тому +1

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

  • @glockparaastra
    @glockparaastra Рік тому +1

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

  • @jeffreystaley5266
    @jeffreystaley5266 6 місяців тому

    Pail, you are doing something special here with real time real life carrier launches. Really enjoy this.

  • @gregoryhattenfels7864
    @gregoryhattenfels7864 7 місяців тому +1

    Dude i love you r talk thrus , only thing missing is the smell of Av Gas. thank you Sir.

  • @FortunateJuice
    @FortunateJuice Рік 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.

  • @danielwatts7375
    @danielwatts7375 8 місяців 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...

  • @rebeccalara6574
    @rebeccalara6574 Рік тому

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

  • @bertlzansinger
    @bertlzansinger Рік тому +1

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

  • @simonarcos3583
    @simonarcos3583 Рік тому +2

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

  • @AnthonyProehl
    @AnthonyProehl 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm retired Naval Aircrew. Even though I flew in P-3 Orions, I like your videos.

  • @Sidetrackification
    @Sidetrackification 6 місяців тому +1

    Pail,this is the best one yet, behind the deflector, the greenshirt, with the Hey,how you doing around his waist, Hilarious!!

  • @geoffgoldsmith7607
    @geoffgoldsmith7607 Рік тому +1

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

  • @KarlEBrand
    @KarlEBrand Рік тому

    Thanks “PAIL”! Enjoy the brewski!! Go Navy!

  • @peteschiavoni
    @peteschiavoni Рік тому +2

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

  • @entropyachieved750
    @entropyachieved750 Рік тому +1

    2nd Signature move right at the end, nice way to finish the vid

  • @richberryhill4179
    @richberryhill4179 Рік 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!!!

  • @keyscook
    @keyscook Місяць тому

    Smooth take-off & into the blue sky. Thanks Pail & Cheers from Seattle! 🍻

  • @HarkoretoDaBone-nf7ff
    @HarkoretoDaBone-nf7ff Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the explanation of the hand gestures. I'll utilise it in my tour guide operations.

  • @johnhutsko7062
    @johnhutsko7062 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @simonarcos3583
    @simonarcos3583 Рік тому +1

    This old NAVY Seabee is Proud of you, Sir

  • @Deano084
    @Deano084 Рік тому

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

  • @andrewcorrigan9880
    @andrewcorrigan9880 Рік 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.

  • @Donnie9by5
    @Donnie9by5 9 місяців тому +1

    Just as our cries to Nam was winding down I went on a hope in one of the squadrons A3’s reconfigured for inflight refueling! It gave me stories that I still tell 56 years latter! Just launch and fly circles waiting for someone wants a drink of JP5! Then land back on the carrier and I was a class four swimmer afraid I would drown!

  • @Hardenawer
    @Hardenawer Рік тому

    Fly Navy!

  • @thomaslawson9973
    @thomaslawson9973 3 місяці тому

    I love now and always have the opera of the flight deck. I was an OS on Kitty Hawk cv-63 and there for four years. I loved being an AIC and a strike controller, But pilots and NFO's were highly respected.

  • @martincurran-gray2287
    @martincurran-gray2287 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @kaiboy1116
    @kaiboy1116 Рік 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 🛩🍺

  • @gsxrsquid
    @gsxrsquid 10 місяців тому

    Te running commentary is really informative. Especially regarding the deck crew. Everything is structured to the last movement. This time I learned the Director cannot move and direct at the same time. It makes perfect sense.

  • @PeteVA-212
    @PeteVA-212 Рік тому

    Excellent commentary. I still can't believe you take the CAT Shot with your right hand on the canopy rail. Stick would come back in my lap and would grip right away. Old school, old a/c!

  • @SuperReasonable
    @SuperReasonable Рік тому +2

    Love the ‘Double Signature Move’ I’ve not seen it in the air as yet. Maybe now you are training with another pilot in the front you can practise it for when you get back into the “G”

  • @FD1CE
    @FD1CE Рік тому +2

    Awesome point of view.
    Kudos to US Navy for holding the security in the region. Before 1979 hellish riots, Imperial Iranian Navy was securing the region from Persian Gulf all the way to Indian ocean under the cover of IIAF F-4E's from Bushehr & Bandar AFB.
    Wish those peaceful days comeback, and God save us from the current fanatics regime!
    Fly Navy!
    in Imperial Iran,

  • @foxracing8973
    @foxracing8973 Рік 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!😎

  • @gfresh353
    @gfresh353 9 місяців тому

    So cool! I appreciate we have men and women who are skilled to be able to fly these complicated aircraft.

  • @smithersusn98
    @smithersusn98 Рік тому +1

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

  • @tbone2104
    @tbone2104 Рік тому +1

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

  • @rupertgale537
    @rupertgale537 Рік тому +1

    signature move... love this channel

  • @belleice1943
    @belleice1943 9 місяців тому +1

    One beer coming up thank you.

  • @gifink
    @gifink Рік 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.

  • @johnmorrison8942
    @johnmorrison8942 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @sue-ellencallaghan8238
    @sue-ellencallaghan8238 Рік тому +2

    I'm in awe of everything that is happening on the deck. Thanks for another perfect VO. I love how you embrace the signature moves❤. I remember you commenting once about how there is so much cool stuff going on and viewers just kept asking why you keep adjusting seating position?🤔.... 😂😅😅😂 Have a great weekend ❤

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 Рік тому +2

    Always fascinating Pail. Never gets old. Thanks.

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr49 7 місяців тому

    Reminds me of the '70's being attached to VA-34 BLUEBLASTERS. 18hr work days at sea. We broke the Ike in brand new. Was very nice coming off of the JFK-CV67. Digging your channel. Thank You Sir.

  • @louiscampos3753
    @louiscampos3753 Рік тому

    First time watching. Noticed the helmet, 144 Roadrunner, served 65-69 VA 144 Roadrunners , Le Moore . Fly on brother.

  • @jackjones391
    @jackjones391 Рік тому

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

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156
    @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 7 місяців тому

    I'm just a random Canadian guy doing my things and this channel is fascinating. Cheers.

  • @robcreel6681
    @robcreel6681 Рік тому +1

    Aaaaaaand yet another great voice over! I was a bow cats arm/dearm crew leader back in the day... oh yeah...night check as well!

    • @stanstenson8168
      @stanstenson8168 Рік тому +1

      Which ship?

    • @robcreel6681
      @robcreel6681 Рік тому +1

      Aboard Forrestal & Saratoga. I was an AO in VA-83

    • @robcreel6681
      @robcreel6681 Рік тому +1

      ​@@stanstenson8168Aboard Saratoga & Forrestal. I was an AO in VA-83

    • @stanstenson8168
      @stanstenson8168 Рік тому

      @@robcreel6681 I did mostly west coast. Ship's company AO as well. Mostly bomb-farm.

    • @robcreel6681
      @robcreel6681 Рік тому +1

      @stanstenson8168 I was never ship's company. Air wing only.

  • @chriswilson9779
    @chriswilson9779 11 місяців тому +1

    Your multi-leveled instructional color is 2nd to none (thanks to youtube algos)

  • @robertnixon3816
    @robertnixon3816 Рік 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!

  • @The737pilot26
    @The737pilot26 Рік тому +2

    Please do more of these this was really cool it makes me wanna not become an airline pilot and go become a navy pilot

  • @CajunMarine33445
    @CajunMarine33445 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a great channel, love watching naval aviation at its finest

  • @chris-C8
    @chris-C8 Рік тому

    Man, I was doing something important the other day that had me frustrated beyond belief, and your voice came into my head, "Wiggle your fingers and toes," and just like that, the issue was sorted out and fixed. Thanks for the great videos!