I love that you take the time to describe little, seemingly unimportant, things to the viewer. I know a couple of Hornet pilots, and they'll happily tell you stories, but sometimes they skip over little details that to them seem so routine, but to us plebes out here are mega interesting. It's no different then any other skill profession. What seems routine and mundane to you can be extremely interesting to those of us with different training and skill sets.
@@GrowlerJams Great teachers create great interest. GJ just curious if you've said where you're from. I'm west coast and detect no accent from you so I'd guess not the east coast or south.
It's all that detail that he gives us that really separates this from normal aviation ops .Gives a sense of all thats actually happening on the flight deck ..what a busy place to be .Looks like to me it's an easy place to get effed up in a hurry for the guys on deck if they aren't paying attention and doing it exactly like they are supposed to do it .
The voiceover really gives an extra dimension to your fabulous videos. I know that for you it's like describing pulling your car out of the garage, but the insight is still fascinating for most of us.
My Dad was a Navy Fighter Pilot during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Midway....He loved being a pilot and loved aviation...He passed years ago and I often think how he would've really enjoyed these You Tube videos of the modern Fighter Jets...I know I do...They're sooo exilerating and make me proud to be an American...Thank you to the men and women who serve in our military for keeping us save, ya'll are true heros....RIP Dad...Fly High !! I Love and Miss you Always !! 🥰🫶❤️🙏🙏🇺🇲
Absolutely impressive, US Navy, these multi million dollar aircraft be launched and recovered by young Americans. Many of the crew members 18, 19, early 20's, mentoring and being mentored by outstanding "senior enlisted and officers of the Line". Go Navy & Marine Corps.
Love this new voiceover approach. To the non flyer / navy pilot out there, and let’s face it, that includes the vast majority of us, it definitely brings an extra dimension to an already great channel. Keep them coming.
We live by NAS Whidbey in Washington. My wife and I take time out of work to go and watch the Aircraft Carrier takeoff/landings with the Growlers. I can tell you it NEVER gets old and I could sit there and watch them fly all day every day. The sound is like nothing else in the world and is just so awesome. Now seeing what you are actually doing in the cockpit on a carrier makes it that much more amazing. Thanks for posting these videos.
You're so lucky to be that close. I took home Depot loads to Silverdale wa and was always thrilled to see n be that close to the navy base in Bremerton , just seeing the ships that close is amazing, love fighter jets
THANK YOU 🙂I may be a 72 years old Grandmother but I find what you do fascinating! I am grateful people such as yourself are protecting our country. You have my respect and gratitude!🇺🇸🇺🇸
I just wanted to take a minute and say Thank You for everything you and those men and women do on that ship everyday and the sacrifices you all make every day to allow us to all be safe from the true evil that is around the world!!! Thank You!!!
Don't fall for the fake news propaganda. No one is attacking the USA, or likely to. The forever war American Neocons are the ones who deliberately cause all the wars.
Thanks for the interesting insights (love the voiceovers). Active duty Warrant Officer in the Hellenic Air Force (acft maint & APU specialist) with 26 years of service under the belt . Lived all my life in and around airplanes - hangars and aprons my play grounds - dad was a pilot too , sister a flight surgeon (a genuine air force family) and I always love a good air story . Have good flights - calm weather and safe landings Pail ...
I certainly appreciated your accurate description of IFLOLS and how it works. I served on three carriers (Enterprise, Ranger, Independence) as a Fresnel lens technician and my last duty station before I retired in 1999 was as an Instructor for the Fresnel Lens Mk6 Mod 3. IFLOLS was just coming in to the fleet as I was leaving. Safe flying and Thank You for your service.
Hello as a former French navy officer during my military service I was often on our aircraft carrier As I belong to the Naval Aviation. Still in the reserve at my age of 62. I must say that all your very clear explanations are so useful to better understand from your seat what you experience. It’s fabulous. You feel at the same time very concentrated and at ease. Do continue to share videos !
This was ultra-cool! I especially appreciate the detail of jargon used during the preflight. Gave me a better understanding of the training that is required of America’s finest.
The choreography of the flight deck is truly impressive, a team effort like no other out there. The aircrews are the glamour but the entire ship’s crew make it happen. Great narration as always Pail.
Beautiful to watch it…and you might be walking past guys / gals in Home Depot or the grocery store - and this is what they do. Amazing. So glad we’ve got that type of talent; but then again, heroes ( and potential heroes, too ) come in all shapes & sizes. ( BTW. Look at the eyes, that’s the clue.)
I love to listen your calm and smooth voice, while you talk what's going on on the deck. You have definitely the best voice!! 💞💞💞 Your narrating is incredible, versatile and very interesting! I love how you are able to tell about many variable subjects with the lot of small details!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Thank you very much!!! 💖 🍻🍻 You have to be incredible instructor, I believe so! 🤍✈️⚓️ My friend have tried to teach me port and starboard over five years and I just kept forgetting! 🤭 Then I watched your jam twice where you talked about port and starboard. On the second time I watched the jam, I learned the both. Since then I've remembered the both every single time when needed. 😄
I'm not a veteran or AD. However, I am the son of a retired Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician, formerly the Maintenance Chief of Hornet, Tomcat and an Aggressor Squadron (formerly of NAS Miramar, prior to BRAC). I appreciate these videos more than I had thought I would. Even if I'm busy, that sole voice (without stupid music) helps keep me calm and doing something. Great work, Sir!
Thank you for your service, sir! I am the wife is a former Army Ranger sniper, the daughter of a naval veteran, the granddaughter to both a naval veteran and a since passed WW2 Army veteran. I have numerous family members that served and are now in law enforcement. I am a nurse that has taken care of our service personnel at a VAMC and will be returning to the VA medical system very soon in Pensacola. Thank you for taking us all along on very easy to understand day in the life of your office chair!
Best office chair on the planet. I was a civilian professional pilot and climbing into my office was like nothing on earth. Miss it every day since I had to stop. Quite a military dynasty in your family. I hope they told you stories of their service because their experiences should always be remember and not fade into history when they pass.
@@GrowlerJams I used to be a Hydraulic Mechanic on CVN-74. My last deployment was WestPac 2003/04. After that when we took the boat to Bremerton, where I got out. I used to go up on one of the non interfering catwalks on the tower and watch the landings and takeoffs at night and sunset. some of the most awesome mental pictures I have ever taken. I never dared to take a camera though. Too much chance for getting in trouble... And Holy Hell, could you imagine if a flash went off...
Thank you for your service, too. Mil spouses are just as appreciated. They could not do what they do for us without you holding down the fort and keeping them grounded. Gracious thanks.
I absolutely love the voiceover.....from someone who was too colorblind to fly, but was a life long dream to do it, it's greatly appreciated to feed your knowledge to us out here. Perhaps in the next life I'll not be colorblind. I instead ended up doing helicopter rescue work, was the next best thing. Thanks again and keep up the good work pleas Sir!
Very cool. My son-in-law was aboard the "Big Stick" as an Electricians Mate, so he was buried in the bowels, but while it was still based in Norfolk, VA undergoing refueling/refiitment and sea trials, I got a personal tour. As a former aviator and air traffic controller I especially enjoyed talking to the crew that managed the deck from the top bridge. What an impressive machine these ships are, and the crews that man them! This catapult launch was the only aspect I was missing. Thanks for the video!
Great launch. Love the voice over and signature move. Quarters look tight under the canopy. Anything to stretch helps. Thank you to all your supporting staff on CVN 71. Stay safe out there in the middle of nowhere.
i can say the seat in a fighter jet is packed. meaning the pilot doesn't have a lot of room, there are buttons, switches, dials, gauges, joy stick between his legs. no wonder it takes years to fly one. I am not a pilot, but in the Air Force Supply, i got to look into the cockpit of a lot of aircraft. these Airmen have my utmost respect
Beautiful day to fly. Really enjoying the VO's because I learn so much, but I do go back and watch the ones with the mesmerizing roar of the engines. As always, God bless and Fly Navy 💫 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲
Thanks! Love the narrative. You’re a great instructor! Your description makes it seem like we’re right there with you. I have had the awesome privilege to fly the F-15, back seater, myself being a commercial pilot, on an ALTRV from HMN out over the Gulf to just North of Cuba then along the West coast of Florida for naval air engagements then land at BAD. Spent the night then returned from BAD to HMN and actually flew the jet from wheels up including comm with ATC all the way back to HMN and four touch and goes and full stop landing. Awesome!! Retired ATCS ZAB/ZDV 36 years.
I love these videos! I work in Trauma and my job can be stressful. So Saturday mornings are spent in bed with fresh-ground coffee, the dog and watching videos on my tablet. My best friend, also a nurse, always texts me before she calls. This morning I answered her text with "Yepper I'm awake and starting the day with a smile! Coffee, the dog and a Navy pilot". My phone rang in seconds. Before I could even get "G'morning" outta my mouth, she yelled "WHAT???? WHAT DO YOU MEAN, A NAVY PILOT?". It took some explaining....but now SHE is watching GrowlerJam. #flynavy. 😂😅
Thank you for your service for the USA, my uncle Jack flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam and I was on see as a boy back then, it's an honor to be able to see your day to day off the USA's most potent carriers. May God be with you on your flights. 🇺🇸🙏
These voiceover videos are the best, it's super interesting to hear you narrate all the little details that are going on in your head and what you're seeing!
Thanks so much for adding a voice-over to your videos. I'm just a Private Pilot, but I really enjoy hearing how and why certain procedures are carried out. Great stuff, keep posting!
As an Air Force Veteran-I worked closely with Aircrew that was so informative. I have never seen what goes into the Navy's takeoff procedures so thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your service to our great nation. I am 62 and a Army Cold War Veteran. I'll be honest with you I must have been in the RIO's seat because I fell asleep before you could leave the deck. Very relaxing and calm video to watch. Great job.
Pail, I'm not sure how long you have been a Navy Aviator, but damn you and your Hornet are one with the force😄 This is the second time i watched this video, and i truly enjoyed it. Thanks for your service protecting us so we can watch these videos.
@@woodyburns exactly totally agree with you my good man. 👍🏽🫡 Allow me to elaborate, usually a pilot of his level. Does not take the time to, one make. A video. Let alone speak as kindly as he does. I’m ex military. If yah think NAVY SEALS are known to be cocky. Well then, PILOTS are the “ hold my beer type “ attitude. Sorry if you mistook my comment, have an amazing day. 👋🏽🫶🏼🫡
@braveworld2707 What a fabulous job , I'm retired but I used to drive high speed trains mainly Pendalino titling trains in the UK...I thought that was cool but flying these jets wow.
70 year old Air Force crew chief here that just loves what you guys do! Although we would handle much of that launch and recovery, the Navy has a WHOLE LOT MORE going on atop that tiny deck. In my eyes, you pilots of all the armed forces Rule. Be safe, check 6.
Thanks so much for the awesome content and insights into how a flight deck wotks. We don’t have Carriers here in Australia but we damn well should because of our isolation but with any luck we can get some help from you guys when SHTF. Thank you for your work and thank you for your service sir 🫡
So cool to listen too, I love this I'm 83 now and the fighters drive me crazy to watch. 4 A-10 flew over our building in Towson Md. I was stationed at Castle A F B and Earnest Harmon Newfoundland. I got to fly in the Huskie over Newfoundland 1964
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of the pilots that flew ground support missions over northern Afghanistan from October 03- January 04. Combined with artillery and air power. Many of my soldiers and myself were able to get home safely. I’ve never been able to thank the brave pilots in person and give them a well deserved hug. For basically saving our lives.
I did 6 years in the Navy as a Fire Controlman did all my sea duty on a frigit USS Sthephen W. Groves FFG-29. I remember standing topside watching them launch F14s from the JFK.
The US Navy couldn't be prouder of you. I'll talk to the Admirals about rewarding you for your contribution to the promotion of our Navy. I love you,man.
If the Navy really wanted to reward this flying, narrating, recruiting naval aviator then they could have allowed him to keep the site monetized and the _Buy me a beer / coffee_ active. There is a massive amount of time that goes into editing these video gems.
I really liked to see your old videos. But I definitely love the voiceover versions as they give a lot more information about what is currently going on. And meanwhile I am so familiar to your special move that I virtually don't realize it any longer. ;-) Thank you.
That is SO cool!!!!! I know it's a long, tough road to get to a Hornet or Growler front seat. I also once heard that only the top candidates in flight school are selected for the fighters. Years ago, when I was active duty, I also remember that the guys who are in the lower echelon in flight school end up in the helos, although I also remember that there's some wiggle room to choose what you want to do? That sort of surprised me a bit. Decades ago, a neighbor we had was a pilot for NorthEast which later merged with Delta. He had flown UH-1 Hueys in Vietnam, and I clearly remember him telling me that a helicopter was a whole lot harder to fly than fixed wing aircraft.
Hey, what a joy to watch this and hear commentary from the pilot! I served a tour on the Roosevelt way back when she was brand new, fresh out of the shipyard in 1987. Back then, her homeport was at Norfolk, Virginia, and we spent my entire tour in the Atlantic. We watched lots of flight ops on CCTV onboard, but nothing nearly as exciting as the view from the cockpit! I think the most exciting part of flight ops for me was standing on the fantail, and watching planes approach for landing. It felt like the planes were headed right at us! Thankfully they always missed! 🙂 Thanks for bringing me a smile!
The complexities of Carrier operation never cease to intrigue me. Hollywood movies never capture the flight deck Ballet of this operation. It is such a co-ordinated effort requiring skill and cool. I feel nervous just watching the Pilot waiting their turn, and i think, regardless of how many Shots and Traps they do, it is still a challenge.
I hope you realize how many people also admire your skills and knowledge, especially those patients and family members that you made a positive impact on their lives. Bless you.
I flew in the back seats of the ES-3 Shadows with VQ-6 back in the 90's. It was the time of my life!!! When you went into tension with your head back waiting for the release I felt my whole chest getting tight again just like it did back then. Just holding my breath waiting for that kick in the back that meant we were on our way. Thanks so much for bringing back those memories!!!
I can see you're so excited to fly just like a kid riding a rollercoaster for the first time when you're jumping all over the place at the beginning & it's so wholesome 😊
Taking off and landing on a short moving runway with the most unpredictable and strong winds 😅 “How will you take off? We’ll slingshot you. How will you land? We’ll put a rope across the deck.” 😮
Great explanation of a launch and the team work on the deck!! Thank you for explaining the launch effect of the aircraft carrier. Stay safe and healthy 🙏
Looking forward to this video, you always produce content that educates and entertains - March 11th is a special day for me, it was the date of my first flying lesson!
That’s so cool learning all of the workings to launch off of a ship. Did you get to go onto Wake? It’s beautiful. I spent 4 days there basically going to the beach, drinking beer and wandering around. Fun fact on blast shields on the land In Korea when it’s 30 below you can stand behind them to warm up🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing! Fly Navy!!!!!
OH I ABSOLOUTELY LOVE THIS...AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...this one made me smile from ear to ear...when I rememember my time as an F-14 plane captain aboard the USS CONSTELLATIO with the Black Knights of VF-154 out of NAS MIRAMAR..San Diego...just bringing back so many memories for me...BEAUTIFUL...
I love what you do here, fantastic. Brings me back, I used to work at Grumman in Calverton in flight development. EA6B , F14. The Prowler is very special to me so of course so is the Growler. I grew up with test pilots, since my dad was also at Grumman from 1943 - 1974. They all used to ride to work together in the 50's and 60's. Fly Navy!!!
My dad was a USAF missile man (he played with ICBMs) but his first foray into the military was as a naval aviator. Unfortunately he had to abandon that career path as he had vertigo. But he maintained a deep love for the naval aircraft and to this day I am always astonished at the grace and power of these craft. Thanks so much for sharing the birds eye view! I like to think my dad might have enjoyed that seat.
That's really awesome to see what all those gestures mean & fhe steps it takes to get you in the air. Im 61 & have always wanted to see this from your perspective. Im fascinated with it all. I always wanted to be in the service, on a ship but I'm not quite 5 foiot tall so ive had to watch from the sidelines. I truly thank & respect every one of you. You all do an awesome job keeping us safe & it's greatly appreciated.
I appreciate the voice over it helps bring to the regular guy such as myself who wanted to fight jets but were unable. So I love to watch videos such as this that help bring a little bit of light to us regulars what it is like to fly the plane and just the preparation it takes on different flight situations. Thanks for the video more though thanks for the service you have given to keep us safe.
Enjoyed your Video! My son retired Cmdr. Marc 'Oral' Stirton was winged on Sept 2003. And, flew EA-6B Prowlers from 2003 to 2007 with VAQ-136 Gauntlets CVW5 Aboard USS Kitty Hawk. Later with VX-9 flying the EA-18 'Growler. Before retirement he was a IP with VAQ-129.
I served for 26 years in the Air Force. Started out in NORAD Air Defense Radar Operations, worked in weapons control at the 26th Air Division/NORAD Region at Luke AFB Arizona. from July 1976 thru April 1980. We often had large exercises involving Air Force, Navy and Marine fighter pilots, active duty, guard and reserves, flying F-106's, F-15's, F-14;s and F-4's. One exercise I got to work with Navy pilots from Miramar flying an F-14. Awesome fighter and the pilots were great. They kicked ass in that exercise! Really liked the video you did on what you have to do before taking off from a carrier. Worked on the ECM equipment for the A-10 the last 13 years of my time in the Air Force.
Loved it. I've seen so many Top Gun-type shots of fast-action carrier take-offs but always wondered what it's really like to be in the cockpit during all that time. This really gave a great feel for that. Thanks for taking the time to give the rest of us the chance to "sit in the cockpit" with you!
US Air Force veteran here, I was a crew chief for the SR-71 at Beale AFB in the 80s. This video brings back fond memories of my ground operations. Thank you for the video
@@GrowlerJams I was truly blessed to have the job I did. 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 9th OMS 9th AMB. It was a beauty to behold when that aircraft launched. When they were testing those J58s the whole base shook. Truly a beast.
As an electronic engineer and Cessna 150-172-182 pilot, I can understand enough of this to appreciate. Wow. Now looking for the buy-beer link to say thanks for doing this!
Thank you so much for sharing! Never enough thank you’s for all you and the others in the service do everyday and the incredible work and sacrifices made.
I was an air traffic controller in CATCC on CVN-65 back from 1998 to 2000! I remember those long nights and intrigued how you pilots manage having flying at a daily basis. Especially on excersises and in combat! Thanks for this demonstration on setting up! Wish UA-cam was around back then to better understand what you guys go through! Our only perspective was that black and white screen on the Air Ops tube monitor! 😂
Baby Boomer here! I went to the same high school as Rear Admiral Thomas Replogle ! I was friends with his daughter . I had no idea he helped start the Top Gun Program! He served on the USS Enterprise during the VietnamWar! !Our family is mostly Navy ! My Uncle was a Pearl Harbor Survivor on an Ammunition ship! He quit high school at age 17 years and ended up in Pearl Harbor December 7,1941! He was a proud member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association/ Philadelphia chapter! My father was a former US Naval officer and a scientist. Dad helped build the very first Atomic Reactors for Submarines/ Admiral Rickover's program! / Westinghouse Corp! GO NAVY! ⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
I think it’s great that a navy aviator shares his step by step knowledge of the aircraft and gives us a insight what it takes to be a pilot , I always wanted to be a aviator but never got the chance , it’s my Honor to say thank you for your service
I love that you take the time to describe little, seemingly unimportant, things to the viewer. I know a couple of Hornet pilots, and they'll happily tell you stories, but sometimes they skip over little details that to them seem so routine, but to us plebes out here are mega interesting. It's no different then any other skill profession. What seems routine and mundane to you can be extremely interesting to those of us with different training and skill sets.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@GrowlerJams Great teachers create great interest. GJ just curious if you've said where you're from. I'm west coast and detect no accent from you so I'd guess not the east coast or south.
It's all that detail that he gives us that really separates this from normal aviation ops .Gives a sense of all thats actually happening on the flight deck ..what a busy place to be .Looks like to me it's an easy place to get effed up in a hurry for the guys on deck if they aren't paying attention and doing it exactly like they are supposed to do it .
Well said, the little details make the difference. Never in a million years, would I have thought sea water is pumped the blast deflector.
Yes, fascinating details like the JBD being water-cooled!
The voiceover really gives an extra dimension to your fabulous videos. I know that for you it's like describing pulling your car out of the garage, but the insight is still fascinating for most of us.
yeah, I pull out my car from the garage everyday with a catapult ;-)
@@christophschwienbacher3137 lol
@@christophschwienbacher3137 Maybe in the future, freeway onramps regulating rush hour access will work like this instead of just red/green lights! ;)
I concur. VO is GREAT!
@@christophschwienbacher3137 you need faster cars 😂😂😂
A friend from Highschool always said he wanted to be a fighter pilot… and he is now a US Navy fighter pilot. One of the smartest people I’ve ever met.
Talk about ambition
@ Exactly, saw a picture on Facebook of him shaking hands with Biden. Like… damn dude. Respect.
Ask if he seen any ufo in dead ass.
God bless all of our service men.
They have to be the smartest to do what they do. I believe they’re smarter then anyone else ! Go Navy!
My Dad was a Navy Fighter Pilot during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Midway....He loved being a pilot and loved aviation...He passed years ago and I often think how he would've really enjoyed these You Tube videos of the modern Fighter Jets...I know I do...They're sooo exilerating and make me proud to be an American...Thank you to the men and women who serve in our military for keeping us save, ya'll are true heros....RIP Dad...Fly High !! I Love and Miss you Always !! 🥰🫶❤️🙏🙏🇺🇲
I was an Aircraft Systems Instructor At McDonnell/Douglas when the first F/A-18 flew. I was there 35 years.
Absolutely impressive, US Navy, these multi million dollar aircraft be launched and recovered by young Americans. Many of the crew members 18, 19, early 20's, mentoring and being mentored by outstanding "senior enlisted and officers of the Line". Go Navy & Marine Corps.
Multi-million dollar airplanes on billion-dollar ships even.
Recovered by canon fodder you mean
Love this new voiceover approach. To the non flyer / navy pilot out there, and let’s face it, that includes the vast majority of us, it definitely brings an extra dimension to an already great channel. Keep them coming.
We live by NAS Whidbey in Washington. My wife and I take time out of work to go and watch the Aircraft Carrier takeoff/landings with the Growlers. I can tell you it NEVER gets old and I could sit there and watch them fly all day every day. The sound is like nothing else in the world and is just so awesome. Now seeing what you are actually doing in the cockpit on a carrier makes it that much more amazing. Thanks for posting these videos.
Check out tomorrow’s voiceover. It’s a Whidbey fly-in.
@@GrowlerJams Whaaaaat? That will be so cool to see. We drive out there from Lynnwood just to try and catch the flight schedules at the right time.
I live in Sequim and l love when Growler flies over us.
You're so lucky to be that close. I took home Depot loads to Silverdale wa and was always thrilled to see n be that close to the navy base in Bremerton , just seeing the ships that close is amazing, love fighter jets
I live in Winthrop, that's over the mountains where they do all their nape of the earth flying. It's quite impressive.
Thank you so much for your detailed but casual commentary. Greetings from a South African flight junkie now resident in New Zealand
THANK YOU 🙂I may be a 72 years old Grandmother but I find what you do fascinating! I am grateful people such as yourself are protecting our country. You have my respect and gratitude!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Protecting the country from what? US using these technologies to destroy other countries
I just wanted to take a minute and say Thank You for everything you and those men and women do on that ship everyday and the sacrifices you all make every day to allow us to all be safe from the true evil that is around the world!!! Thank You!!!
How naive of you.
Don't fall for the fake news propaganda. No one is attacking the USA, or likely to. The forever war American Neocons are the ones who deliberately cause all the wars.
@@TheGiulioSeverinilike you know everything, how naive of you
Thanks for the interesting insights (love the voiceovers). Active duty Warrant Officer in the Hellenic Air Force (acft maint & APU specialist) with 26 years of service under the belt . Lived all my life in and around airplanes - hangars and aprons my play grounds - dad was a pilot too , sister a flight surgeon (a genuine air force family) and I always love a good air story . Have good flights - calm weather and safe landings Pail ...
Thank you for your service.
I love HAF for its variety of jet fighters. Hope you guys and Turkiye can be friends again...
@@GrowlerJams yea but u didnt give him a heart thingy lol Hellenic Air Force? he really wants his chain pulled this guy
I certainly appreciated your accurate description of IFLOLS and how it works. I served on three carriers (Enterprise, Ranger, Independence) as a Fresnel lens technician and my last duty station before I retired in 1999 was as an Instructor for the Fresnel Lens Mk6 Mod 3. IFLOLS was just coming in to the fleet as I was leaving. Safe flying and Thank You for your service.
Hello as a former French navy officer during my military service I was often on our aircraft carrier
As I belong to the Naval Aviation.
Still in the reserve at my age of 62.
I must say that all your very clear explanations are so useful to better understand from your seat what you experience.
It’s fabulous.
You feel at the same time very concentrated and at ease.
Do continue to share videos !
This was ultra-cool! I especially appreciate the detail of jargon used during the preflight. Gave me a better understanding of the training that is required of America’s finest.
The choreography of the flight deck is truly impressive, a team effort like no other out there. The aircrews are the glamour but the entire ship’s crew make it happen. Great narration as always Pail.
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful to watch it…and you might be walking past guys / gals in Home Depot or the grocery store - and this is what they do. Amazing. So glad we’ve got that type of talent; but then again, heroes ( and potential heroes, too ) come in all shapes & sizes. ( BTW. Look at the eyes, that’s the clue.)
All the attention to the details in these voice overs is greatly appreciated. You are the ultimate "salesman" for Naval Aviation! Fly Navy!
I'm sure the Chinese like all the detail too
@@FourthWayRanch Now for this evenings award for screen names an honor held by few lol
@@TheSilmarillian what are you talking about?
@@FourthWayRanch 🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@TheSilmarillian 👍👍👍👍
I love to listen your calm and smooth voice, while you talk what's going on on the deck. You have definitely the best voice!! 💞💞💞 Your narrating is incredible, versatile and very interesting! I love how you are able to tell about many variable subjects with the lot of small details!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Thank you very much!!! 💖 🍻🍻
You have to be incredible instructor, I believe so! 🤍✈️⚓️
My friend have tried to teach me port and starboard over five years and I just kept forgetting! 🤭 Then I watched your jam twice where you talked about port and starboard. On the second time I watched the jam, I learned the both. Since then I've remembered the both every single time when needed. 😄
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Keep. It in your pants now. 😂
As an Aussie, I gotta say that the Americans are tech geniuses
I'm not a veteran or AD. However, I am the son of a retired Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician, formerly the Maintenance Chief of Hornet, Tomcat and an Aggressor Squadron (formerly of NAS Miramar, prior to BRAC).
I appreciate these videos more than I had thought I would. Even if I'm busy, that sole voice (without stupid music) helps keep me calm and doing something.
Great work, Sir!
Thank you for your service, sir! I am the wife is a former Army Ranger sniper, the daughter of a naval veteran, the granddaughter to both a naval veteran and a since passed WW2 Army veteran. I have numerous family members that served and are now in law enforcement. I am a nurse that has taken care of our service personnel at a VAMC and will be returning to the VA medical system very soon in Pensacola. Thank you for taking us all along on very easy to understand day in the life of your office chair!
Cheers!
Best office chair on the planet. I was a civilian professional pilot and climbing into my office was like nothing on earth. Miss it every day since I had to stop.
Quite a military dynasty in your family. I hope they told you stories of their service because their experiences should always be remember and not fade into history when they pass.
@@GrowlerJams I used to be a Hydraulic Mechanic on CVN-74. My last deployment was WestPac 2003/04. After that when we took the boat to Bremerton, where I got out. I used to go up on one of the non interfering catwalks on the tower and watch the landings and takeoffs at night and sunset. some of the most awesome mental pictures I have ever taken. I never dared to take a camera though. Too much chance for getting in trouble... And Holy Hell, could you imagine if a flash went off...
Thank you for your service, too. Mil spouses are just as appreciated. They could not do what they do for us without you holding down the fort and keeping them grounded. Gracious thanks.
so i guess you are Mrs. Custer???
I absolutely love the voiceover.....from someone who was too colorblind to fly, but was a life long dream to do it, it's greatly appreciated to feed your knowledge to us out here. Perhaps in the next life I'll not be colorblind. I instead ended up doing helicopter rescue work, was the next best thing. Thanks again and keep up the good work pleas Sir!
I absolutely love these voiceover commentaries. Learning what’s going on and what you’re thinking is amazing. You also have a relaxing voice!
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I have big respect again . My guys. Navy vet here. Thanks
Thank you! I used to fly. GA. Small aircraft. But you aviators are simply amazing! This country is blessed to have you.
Very cool. My son-in-law was aboard the "Big Stick" as an Electricians Mate, so he was buried in the bowels, but while it was still based in Norfolk, VA undergoing refueling/refiitment and sea trials, I got a personal tour. As a former aviator and air traffic controller I especially enjoyed talking to the crew that managed the deck from the top bridge. What an impressive machine these ships are, and the crews that man them! This catapult launch was the only aspect I was missing. Thanks for the video!
Great launch. Love the voice over and signature move. Quarters look tight under the canopy. Anything to stretch helps. Thank you to all your supporting staff on CVN 71. Stay safe out there in the middle of nowhere.
i can say the seat in a fighter jet is packed. meaning the pilot doesn't have a lot of room, there are buttons, switches, dials, gauges, joy stick between his legs. no wonder it takes years to fly one. I am not a pilot, but in the Air Force Supply, i got to look into the cockpit of a lot of aircraft. these Airmen have my utmost respect
Beautiful day to fly. Really enjoying the VO's because I learn so much, but I do go back and watch the ones with the mesmerizing roar of the engines. As always, God bless and Fly Navy 💫
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Thanks! Love the narrative. You’re a great instructor! Your description makes it seem like we’re right there with you. I have had the awesome privilege to fly the F-15, back seater, myself being a commercial pilot, on an ALTRV from HMN out over the Gulf to just North of Cuba then along the West coast of Florida for naval air engagements then land at BAD. Spent the night then returned from BAD to HMN and actually flew the jet from wheels up including comm with ATC all the way back to HMN and four touch and goes and full stop landing. Awesome!! Retired ATCS ZAB/ZDV 36 years.
Thank you for your service.
I am as envious, *not* jealous, just envious as hell. 😖
As always, really enjoy the voice overs! Thanks again for your service.
I love these videos! I work in Trauma and my job can be stressful. So Saturday mornings are spent in bed with fresh-ground coffee, the dog and watching videos on my tablet. My best friend, also a nurse, always texts me before she calls. This morning I answered her text with "Yepper I'm awake and starting the day with a smile! Coffee, the dog and a Navy pilot". My phone rang in seconds. Before I could even get "G'morning" outta my mouth, she yelled "WHAT???? WHAT DO YOU MEAN, A NAVY PILOT?". It took some explaining....but now SHE is watching GrowlerJam. #flynavy. 😂😅
Ha! 😂
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I absolutely loved this video! Thank you Sir for sharing & especially for your service to this great country!
I love it. My my cousin worked on Midway alongside his older brother. There were more people on that carrier than in their hometown
These voice overs are one of my very favorite videos. It's so interesting to know just what's going on on the flight deck. Thanks for doing this!!
Thank you for your service for the USA, my uncle Jack flew the F4 phantom in Vietnam and I was on see as a boy back then, it's an honor to be able to see your day to day off the USA's most potent carriers. May God be with you on your flights. 🇺🇸🙏
Cooling the JBD with seawater isn't something I ever thought of, but now I can't imagine how I didn't! Great details in your videos!
This is sooo cool! Thank you for taking us on the ride! Be safe and thank you for your service!
I love these videos, I grew up in Fallon Nevada from 68-81 and absolutely loved watching the jets practice. Thank you for your service.
Your training and skill is honorable and I am glad for folks like you in the cockpit, I sleep easier at night :)
Thank you. Very interesting
These voiceover videos are the best, it's super interesting to hear you narrate all the little details that are going on in your head and what you're seeing!
Thanks so much for adding a voice-over to your videos. I'm just a Private Pilot, but I really enjoy hearing how and why certain procedures are carried out. Great stuff, keep posting!
20 years an Army Special Forces Officer, and I thought that “I” had fun :). Love these narrated videos. Mucho thanks all around.
I like!
Always a privilege to fly with you, sir! Thank you for your service
As an Air Force Veteran-I worked closely with Aircrew that was so informative. I have never seen what goes into the Navy's takeoff procedures so thank you for sharing.
I have a comprehensive voiceover playlist. You should check it out. Cheers!
Thank you for your service to our great nation. I am 62 and a Army Cold War Veteran. I'll be honest with you I must have been in the RIO's seat because I fell asleep before you could leave the deck. Very relaxing and calm video to watch. Great job.
Cheers!
Pail, I'm not sure how long you have been a Navy Aviator, but damn you and your Hornet are one with the force😄
This is the second time i watched this video, and i truly enjoyed it.
Thanks for your service protecting us so we can watch these videos.
Fly Navy!
How nice of this pilot. To speak to those as if, they’ll sit in the same seat! 👍🏽🤣🤣🤣
Pilots are like that. We like to share what we enjoy so very much.
_Why work when you can fly for a living._ 👍
Well, you never know who’s out there watching this today, that’ll be doing this very thing in the next few years🤷♂️
@@woodyburns exactly totally agree with you my good man. 👍🏽🫡
Allow me to elaborate, usually a pilot of his level. Does not take the time to, one make. A video. Let alone speak as kindly as he does. I’m ex military. If yah think NAVY SEALS are known to be cocky. Well then, PILOTS are the “ hold my beer type “ attitude. Sorry if you mistook my comment, have an amazing day. 👋🏽🫶🏼🫡
@@braveworld2707totally agree 👍🏽🫡
@braveworld2707 What a fabulous job , I'm retired but I used to drive high speed trains mainly Pendalino titling trains in the UK...I thought that was cool but flying these jets wow.
Your videos are so cool just by themselves. The voiceover kicks it up to a whole different level. Thank you so much!
Go navy! Best pilots in the world!
NO AIRFORCE IS THE BEST COMING FROM AN AIRFORCE PERSON AIRFORCE ARE BETTER THAN NAVY
@wellington_aviation21 Not even close. As a person who deals with all the branches..NAVY 100% HAS THE BEST PILOTS.
@@mdv2043 our landings are better though but Navy and airforce in new zealand both suck soo....
He could read a bedtime story and make it sound good.
Really cool getting an explanation of what goes on during a cat shot. Thanks for the video, and thanks for being out there for us.
Thanks, Chris.
These are great. The voice over explanations are perfectly done. 🤙🇺🇸
Thank you for your service! My husband (retired Navy) and I enjoy watching your videos!!!
You make this look so easy! Fly Navy!
70 year old Air Force crew chief here that just loves what you guys do! Although we would handle much of that launch and recovery, the Navy has a WHOLE LOT MORE going on atop that tiny deck. In my eyes, you pilots of all the armed forces Rule. Be safe, check 6.
Awesome! Thanks for your service..I was an Airman at RAF Mildenhall UK,.back in the 80s. We had Navy guys there,.they were crazy!
Thanks so much for the awesome content and insights into how a flight deck wotks. We don’t have Carriers here in Australia but we damn well should because of our isolation but with any luck we can get some help from you guys when SHTF. Thank you for your work and thank you for your service sir 🫡
So cool to listen too, I love this I'm 83 now and the fighters drive me crazy to watch. 4 A-10 flew over our building in Towson Md. I was stationed at Castle A F B and Earnest Harmon Newfoundland. I got to fly in the Huskie over Newfoundland 1964
Thanks for watching.
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of the pilots that flew ground support missions over northern Afghanistan from October 03- January 04. Combined with artillery and air power. Many of my soldiers and myself were able to get home safely. I’ve never been able to thank the brave pilots in person and give them a well deserved hug. For basically saving our lives.
Great commentary and description! My neighbor and good friend is a retired F14 pilot and it's great to see a birds eye view of his take-off routine.
I did 6 years in the Navy as a Fire Controlman did all my sea duty on a frigit USS Sthephen W. Groves FFG-29. I remember standing topside watching them launch F14s from the JFK.
TYFYS.
The US Navy couldn't be prouder of you.
I'll talk to the Admirals about rewarding you for your contribution to the promotion of our Navy.
I love you,man.
If the Navy really wanted to reward this flying, narrating, recruiting naval aviator then they could have allowed him to keep the site monetized and the _Buy me a beer / coffee_ active. There is a massive amount of time that goes into editing these video gems.
I really liked to see your old videos.
But I definitely love the voiceover versions as they give a lot more information about what is currently going on.
And meanwhile I am so familiar to your special move that I virtually don't realize it any longer. ;-)
Thank you.
Noted!
That is SO cool!!!!! I know it's a long, tough road to get to a Hornet or Growler front seat. I also once heard that only the top candidates in flight school are selected for the fighters. Years ago, when I was active duty, I also remember that the guys who are in the lower echelon in flight school end up in the helos, although I also remember that there's some wiggle room to choose what you want to do? That sort of surprised me a bit. Decades ago, a neighbor we had was a pilot for NorthEast which later merged with Delta. He had flown UH-1 Hueys in Vietnam, and I clearly remember him telling me that a helicopter was a whole lot harder to fly than fixed wing aircraft.
Hey, what a joy to watch this and hear commentary from the pilot! I served a tour on the Roosevelt way back when she was brand new, fresh out of the shipyard in 1987. Back then, her homeport was at Norfolk, Virginia, and we spent my entire tour in the Atlantic. We watched lots of flight ops on CCTV onboard, but nothing nearly as exciting as the view from the cockpit!
I think the most exciting part of flight ops for me was standing on the fantail, and watching planes approach for landing. It felt like the planes were headed right at us! Thankfully they always missed! 🙂
Thanks for bringing me a smile!
TYFYS.
How super nice to share this experience. Loved it!
Please do more voiceovers - it‘s soooo interesting to get these insights :)
The complexities of Carrier operation never cease to intrigue me. Hollywood movies never capture the flight deck Ballet of this operation. It is such a co-ordinated effort requiring skill and cool. I feel nervous just watching the Pilot waiting their turn, and i think, regardless of how many Shots and Traps they do, it is still a challenge.
Interventional cardiologist here. Jealous of your service and experiences. Looking forward to more of these voice over videos.
I hope you realize how many people also admire your skills and knowledge, especially those patients and family members that you made a positive impact on their lives. Bless you.
I flew in the back seats of the ES-3 Shadows with VQ-6 back in the 90's. It was the time of my life!!! When you went into tension with your head back waiting for the release I felt my whole chest getting tight again just like it did back then. Just holding my breath waiting for that kick in the back that meant we were on our way. Thanks so much for bringing back those memories!!!
TYFYS!
@@GrowlerJams Thank you, and thank you for your service as well!!
I can see you're so excited to fly just like a kid riding a rollercoaster for the first time when you're jumping all over the place at the beginning & it's so wholesome 😊
These voiceover’s are awesome ! Fly Navy!
This seems unusual. Isnt Danger Zone supposed to be played? Pretty sure that’s standard procedure. Was the onboard stereo malfunctioning?
Taking off and landing on a short moving runway with the most unpredictable and strong winds 😅
“How will you take off? We’ll slingshot you. How will you land? We’ll put a rope across the deck.” 😮
Great explanation of a launch and the team work on the deck!! Thank you for explaining the launch effect of the aircraft carrier. Stay safe and healthy 🙏
Badass! Never gets old! I really appreciate you and your vids. Have a great Monday, Commander 👋🏻
Looking forward to this video, you always produce content that educates and entertains - March 11th is a special day for me, it was the date of my first flying lesson!
One more day!
@@GrowlerJams copy and can’t wait!
That’s so cool learning all of the workings to launch off of a ship. Did you get to go onto Wake? It’s beautiful. I spent 4 days there basically going to the beach, drinking beer and wandering around. Fun fact on blast shields on the land In Korea when it’s 30 below you can stand behind them to warm up🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing! Fly Navy!!!!!
Never been to Wake, just flown over it multiple times.
OH I ABSOLOUTELY LOVE THIS...AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...this one made me smile from ear to ear...when I rememember my time as an F-14 plane captain aboard the USS CONSTELLATIO with the Black Knights of VF-154 out of NAS MIRAMAR..San Diego...just bringing back so many memories for me...BEAUTIFUL...
I love what you do here, fantastic. Brings me back, I used to work at Grumman in Calverton in flight development. EA6B , F14. The Prowler is very special to me so of course so is the Growler. I grew up with test pilots, since my dad was also at Grumman from 1943 - 1974. They all used to ride to work together in the 50's and 60's. Fly Navy!!!
-- *_Clear and concise, well-spoken narrative. Thank you, Growler Jams!_*
My pleasure!
My dad was a USAF missile man (he played with ICBMs) but his first foray into the military was as a naval aviator. Unfortunately he had to abandon that career path as he had vertigo. But he maintained a deep love for the naval aircraft and to this day I am always astonished at the grace and power of these craft. Thanks so much for sharing the birds eye view! I like to think my dad might have enjoyed that seat.
That's really awesome to see what all those gestures mean & fhe steps it takes to get you in the air. Im 61 & have always wanted to see this from your perspective. Im fascinated with it all. I always wanted to be in the service, on a ship but I'm not quite 5 foiot tall so ive had to watch from the sidelines. I truly thank & respect every one of you. You all do an awesome job keeping us safe & it's greatly appreciated.
I appreciate your service and your perspective. I served on that flight deck for four years and always respected the pilots. Incredible guys.
Cheers!
I appreciate the voice over it helps bring to the regular guy such as myself who wanted to fight jets but were unable. So I love to watch videos such as this that help bring a little bit of light to us regulars what it is like to fly the plane and just the preparation it takes on different flight situations. Thanks for the video more though thanks for the service you have given to keep us safe.
Enjoyed your Video! My son retired Cmdr. Marc 'Oral' Stirton was winged on Sept 2003. And, flew EA-6B Prowlers from 2003 to 2007 with VAQ-136 Gauntlets CVW5 Aboard USS Kitty Hawk. Later with VX-9 flying the EA-18 'Growler. Before retirement he was a IP with VAQ-129.
He was actually an instructor of mine at 129.
Truly amazing. You talk us through it as if you're walking across a street! I'm in awe.
Wow! Thank you. This was so awesome! Also, thank you for your service ❤
I served for 26 years in the Air Force. Started out in NORAD Air Defense Radar Operations, worked in weapons control at the 26th Air Division/NORAD Region at Luke AFB Arizona. from July 1976 thru April 1980. We often had large exercises involving Air Force, Navy and Marine fighter pilots, active duty, guard and reserves, flying F-106's, F-15's, F-14;s and F-4's. One exercise I got to work with Navy pilots from Miramar flying an F-14. Awesome fighter and the pilots were great. They kicked ass in that exercise! Really liked the video you did on what you have to do before taking off from a carrier. Worked on the ECM equipment for the A-10 the last 13 years of my time in the Air Force.
TYFYS!
Im binge watching today,and thoroughly enjoying it.
Thanks so much for all the detail you put into your videos.
I'm definitely a fan!
Welcome aboard!
Loved it. I've seen so many Top Gun-type shots of fast-action carrier take-offs but always wondered what it's really like to be in the cockpit during all that time. This really gave a great feel for that. Thanks for taking the time to give the rest of us the chance to "sit in the cockpit" with you!
Glad you enjoyed it
US Air Force veteran here, I was a crew chief for the SR-71 at Beale AFB in the 80s. This video brings back fond memories of my ground operations. Thank you for the video
Wow, the Black Bird! Awesome!
@@GrowlerJams I was truly blessed to have the job I did. 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 9th OMS 9th AMB. It was a beauty to behold when that aircraft launched. When they were testing those J58s the whole base shook. Truly a beast.
Yeah, I believe it. Growing up, I had a framed SR-71 photo over my bed. Such a great looking jet.
@@GrowlerJams I had a plastic model of the Blackbird when I was a kid
Your description of all we see going on at that part of the deck is fascinating. I will never look at a launch the same ever again. Thank you.
Cheers!
As an electronic engineer and Cessna 150-172-182 pilot, I can understand enough of this to appreciate. Wow. Now looking for the buy-beer link to say thanks for doing this!
Thank you so much for sharing! Never enough thank you’s for all you and the others in the service do everyday and the incredible work and sacrifices made.
I was an air traffic controller in CATCC on CVN-65 back from 1998 to 2000! I remember those long nights and intrigued how you pilots manage having flying at a daily basis. Especially on excersises and in combat! Thanks for this demonstration on setting up! Wish UA-cam was around back then to better understand what you guys go through! Our only perspective was that black and white screen on the Air Ops tube monitor! 😂
TYFYS.
@GrowlerJams likewise brother!
Thanks for your Service !
Baby Boomer here! I went to the same high school as Rear Admiral Thomas Replogle ! I was friends with his daughter . I had no idea he helped start the Top Gun Program! He served on the USS Enterprise during the VietnamWar! !Our family is mostly Navy ! My Uncle was a Pearl Harbor Survivor on an Ammunition ship! He quit high school at age 17 years and ended up in Pearl Harbor December 7,1941! He was a proud member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association/ Philadelphia chapter! My father was a former US Naval officer and a scientist. Dad helped build the very first Atomic Reactors for Submarines/ Admiral Rickover's program! / Westinghouse Corp! GO NAVY! ⚓️⛵️⚓️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
I think it’s great that a navy aviator shares his step by step knowledge of the aircraft and gives us a insight what it takes to be a pilot , I always wanted to be a aviator but never got the chance , it’s my Honor to say thank you for your service
Truly humbling. I'm very grateful to have seen this. It fills me with alot of pride for our fellow Americans in uniform. God bless you all!