Hey guys! I just remastered the audio in this jam to make my voice louder and dampen the jet noise. I'm not sure what happened on the first take, but II think it sounds a lot better now. What do you think? Cheers! Click here for my merch! crowdmade.com/collections/growler-jams Thanks for all the support. I never thought this channel would take off so quickly. I recently updated the description for the video to account for a lot of the questions. If you like the videos, please "like", comment, and subscribe. Cheers!

@UpTheClock

Жыл бұрын

Audio is 5 by 5 :)

@almorkans3171

Жыл бұрын

Good for me!

@colinizatt7323

Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I have acute Tinnitus which makes some YT videos difficult to understand, especially those with Muzak mixed with the narration. I could hear everything you said thank you.

@smh988

Жыл бұрын

Definite improvement. Regards ambient noise: I believe all relevant ambient sound is a major component of interest provided that audio is well below voice when vocals are keyed.

@robbiegentle8327

Жыл бұрын

Jet noise is always welcome.

As a flight deck worker from the 1970s and having watched many KZread carrier videos over the past few years this is the most informative

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daniel. Stay tuned Saturday. I’ve got a good one coming.

I’m an old retired U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot and I remain in awe of carrier operations. Thanks for sharing, thank you for your service and God Bless🙏🏿!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@jamesdikes7927

29 күн бұрын

And thank you for YOUR service, sir.

@thadlm2698

29 күн бұрын

@@jamesdikes7927 Thank you sir!

Love the way you talk us through this! I retired from the Navy after 26 years. I spent 4 years on board USS Forrestal CV59. That was her classification when I went in 1979…loved carrier duty! I retired as a chief boatswains mate. Thank you for your service!

@GrowlerJams

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for yours as well!

@sqd37l

3 ай бұрын

my counsins were aboard the Forrestal. One serviced in the mid 60's and his little brother serviced aboard the Forrestal 1980 to 1988.

@tlynch8757

2 ай бұрын

HOO YA CHIEF !!!@@GrowlerJams

Always impressed by the deck crew and how they work together with the ship and pilot to make a safe launch and landing. Those guys are busy.

Can't even imagine the dedication it took you to get to this level. Best of America

I was fortunate to go on this mighty carrier when it came in for its overhaul in Norfolk. We manufactured the 100K water systems and the hydraulic coolers for the carriers and the rest of the naval ships and submarines. Thank you for your service.

My uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, I was 9 in 1969 when he was on leave for the holidays, I was in awe and wanted to ask him questions, but he didn't really talk about it, it's a treat to see the operations of your carrier, you guys protecting our great nation is comforting, thank God to you and all who serve.🇺🇸

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. Means a lot. Cheers!

Thank you for the awesome video and explanation of how you keep us safe! I love supporting you and our family in the Navy. 🇺🇸. Stay safe sir 🙏😉

Always great to see a growler jam, even if it's in a thunderstorm. 😂

Amazing , great job explaining it all . Thank you all for your service. You make us ALL SO PROUD ! Stay safe !

Wow, this seems really stressful to me. So much respect to you for doing what only a handful of people have the skills and mind to do.

@rebeccalara6574

6 ай бұрын

They’ve got that “aww shucks, it ain’t nothin’ “ attitude.

My father was a CB Chief stationed at Kingsville ( In charge of the Hobby Shop). I saw the Blue Angles perform there in I am guessing 1959. I was a MM on the USS Sample DE 1048 and we operated on Yankee Station with the Oriskany plane guarding, upon his passing I was transferred by helo to the Oriskany then catapulted off on a COG to Da Nang, remember that like it was yesterday and I was told it was half power, C130 to Clark AFB, MAC flight to West coast, a AF Generals DC 3 to San Antonio, commercial to New Orleans. The Navy got me home. Great video and brought back a lot of memories of Kingsville and Yankee Station. Thank you for being out there doing what you do, it is amazing.

Excellent video, as always. Thanks for making the video as a single shot without interval edits. While it makes the video longer, WE DON'T CARE. We're interested in seeing ALL of what's going on. You do a very nice job of filling 'dead time' with lots of good information. The nice thing about voice over is you can minimize exterior noise (don't ever cut it out completely) and adjust voice so it can be easily understood. Voice over also allows for calm (unpanicked) presentation. And don't EVER add music UNLESS (maybe) you're making a nice relaxing scenery video such as through clouds during a beautiful sunset or over mountains or the Grand Canyon, etc. You're videos are setting a new 'high mark' for everyone else. (You'll NEVER be able to make enough of them to satisfy we aviation nuts!)

@martinross5521

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lawrence - I agree with everything you say. Pail’s videos are the best technically and in terms of explaining the immense challenges of carrier ops.

@michelebouvet8074

6 ай бұрын

I love long videos!

Holy crap these are soooo cool!! My wife served on the Nimitz and we love watching these! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!🇺🇸

I love these videos. The flight deck crews are amazing, and remind me of an old advertising campaign here in Australia for the RAN in the early 1980s. “You’ll be wet, you’ll be homesick and frightened but the pride of the fleet will be you!”(search that up on KZread) We even had a CATOBAR carrier back then too, until 1982… a whopping 20,000 tons full load displacement with one cat and A-4s and S-2s which barely fitted… 😂 I joined up anyway later in the 80s…

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Too funny. I’ll check that out. Cheers!

Love it, a play by play rundown of flight deck ops from someone who has been there, done that. Doesnt get better.

I have watched these so many times and STILL to this day I get emotional the moment you are launched. Something about the power of it all is just so cool.

I loved the C2 Greyhound. We were doing exercises down in GITMO, and we had to come back to the ship after 10 days training. Our group loaded into a C2 and we landed aboard the carrier. Was a unique experience seeing the long wake of the ship, and it was just a tiny sliver, then all of a sudden, you're yanked to a stop. Most of us had the same thought when we first saw the carrier so far out from us: "Are we going to really land, on THAT"? lol

That was certainly a nice surprise on this Saturday morning that there is a new voiceover from Pail! 👏Again, it was super interesting to learn all the details (like for example the position of the ship in regard to the wind, etc..). Thanks and keep up your good work, we really appreciate it!🙂

Thanks, enjoy your commentary. Many years ago worked for a defense contractor, we built the displays for the original Hornets. Saw them in the shop, nice to see them where they belong

So great to see these "GROWLER" videos! A friend, CDR Pete Fey (EWO) was involved with the Growler training program at NAS Fallon when it was the replacement for the EA-6B (VAQ-135 Black Ravens) he had flown from NAS Whidbey. As a Helo Aviator (U.S. ARMY), I had flown onto the deck of The Enterprise, a Destroyer and a guided missile frigate when stationed in Danang. Just can't imagine the unleashed power of a catapult launch during heavy seas while conducting combat ops?

I’m new! I’m a big fan! Grew up my dad was a pilot, I flew right seat until I was about 17. I loved my dad explaining what he was doing and why. I never got my license but I am a fan of the process! Dad would be proud! Thanks!

Once again…so easy to listen to and so descriptive. Love all your videos, but your voice over videos really really rock! Absolutely amazing to feel like we are all right beside you!

The voice over is really cool. Thanks for doing it, stay safe!

Thanks Pail for this video . Im an Old NFO/ ECMO from VAW-13 Flying EA1F's on Yankee Station 1966-67 . Brings back many memories LOL. VAW-13 now VAQ130 . ZAPPERS OF COURSE LOL

@GrowlerJams

Ай бұрын

TYFYS.

You're a baller. I love to watch these even more now with *new* voice AND as always -the signature moves 🙂

Wow! Thanks, Pail. I've spent many hours up on vultures row watching flight ops and WFOR televised most of the trap action. I also came aboard via COD. I love your narrations. Thanks again.

Love the commentary mate, it’s awesome to know what happens at that point. I’ve watch quite a few of these types of vids and nothing is explained. Keep up the good work. Thank you for doing what you do for the human race. ❤

Thank you so much for this amazing point of view. Thank you for very clearly braking down all the action. Thank you Sir, for your service.

God, you’re just so clear! Everything is explained well and so easy to follow.

When I was a kid my gpaw was friends/neighbor with the captain of the USS Kitty Hawk. He took a liking to me and took me out on a dependents cruise. He introduced me to F14 pilots, sat in their fighters, got to watch jets launch, what an experience. Got me excited to pursue being a pilot. Then high school hit and I found chicks, dope and rock n roll. The rest is history.

@mrrichies.1237

2 ай бұрын

Sorry those mis-steps in life changed. I was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk for 4 years of my life. 1964 to 1968 as a Damage-Controlman 2nd class. take care.

@bagoistvan3182

Ай бұрын

🍺🍺🍺👍

@judykernell9447

Ай бұрын

Some people are just stupid. You can,t fix stupid,

Great video, thank you! I love the very detailed explanations, which are great for someone like me who knows nothing about aviation, but loves to watch these magnificent jets, and admires the pilots who fly them. I can't even comprehend the amount of intelligence, knowledge, courage and ability required to fly these airplanes, as well as the people who assist on the ground.

Man, I commented on a video earlier today. I’m glad to see that such a capable young man is passing on your knowledge to the next class of pilots. You seem like you’re a great instructor. Much love from North Carolina and thank you all for your service. You have the best job in the world 🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸

@GrowlerJams

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!!

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience and giving us the front seat row!!

Beautiful work, thanks for your service 🫡🇺🇸💪

I just love these voiceover videos! Your channel is fantastic and your videos are beautiful but these are special. Thanks for letting us have a peek inside & keep up the good work!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@tidycat4004

Жыл бұрын

@@GrowlerJams the thing I like about your videos is getting that glimpse into what a pilot "just does". It's of course a lot of skill & training, yes! But a lot of " hurry up and wait" on the day to day. I appreciate your commentary of the what and why of that! You can take me up in the back seat of your Growler or even a T-45 - anytime! #bucketlist

Hi PAIL, first, thank you for what you do. Also, thank you for these amazing videos. My dad was on a Mitchell B-25 crew in North Africa during WW II (Army AIr Corps). After the war, he worked at Jax NAS as a civil engineer, so I grew up around aviation. I have always been interested in what exactly goes on during a Cat launch, and your videos are right on point. Due to an injury at age 3, I could not join the military. But through your amazing videos I can experience what goes on during a launch and a recovery. Thanks again, keep them comming!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

I was a VF 21. F-4j on the Ranger CV 61. Love your work. Thank you for your service!!! Gives me goosebumps !! 😀👍👍

@GrowlerJams

2 ай бұрын

TYFYS, Shipmate!

Anyone else spot the reflection in Pail's visor @4.07?. Another awesome video, keep them coming.

@pollylewis9611

Жыл бұрын

I saw that too wondering what Pail was looking at, cool right?!

As mellow and calm as you are I hope you go on to be a flight instructor, you could teach anyone to fly! Just discovered this channel, awesome vids!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

I’m currently a flight instructor. Thanks.

@susip898

Жыл бұрын

YES.. PAIL, (Boss) has been my flight instructor for awhile.. previously I was just an Earth bound misfit with a fear of flying..

I know how much work it is to record, edit and post videos - so thanks for doing it. As one of many who watch, I dreamed of your job as a child and even as an adult. I have a sincere respect for how much is put on your shoulders as a pilot, the expectation to perform, compete, etc. Enjoy the commentary insight as you conduct your carrier ops. Overall your videos are a little long in the groove, but overall - OK.

As usual, excellent video. Both informative and loads of fun to watch. Thanks for posting and for your service.

Thanks for the CAT ride, almost thought you were going off thru the storm.5 by 5, loud and clear.

Stay safe my brother! thank you for your level head and sharing... Virgil Graham Tucson Az.

Great job on the redo Pail! Such an awesome video. Always look forward to these. Thanks for sharing!! Fly Navy!!

Brilliant, instructive, fascinating - thank you for showing us your amazing profession!

Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing! From NW Pennsylvania! Thank YOU For Your Services! God Bless

So cool to see the process of launching. Thank you for sharing

Brenden, you're amazing. Thanks ❤

That deck is run like a Japanese apartment. Every square centimeter has a purpose and speck of dust accounted for. Beautiful to watch.

These videos are so cool. Your commentary is so laid back whilst my blood pressure goes through the roof with excitement.

Great video and explanations! I think you did a great job. Please, how about a hundred more!

As a commercial pilot (777) this is fascinating. Procedurally the pace etc is similar but the proximity of other aircraft and operation is so different! Amazing videos

@GrowlerJams

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Lots of fun to watch your videos. My successor as Civil Air Patrol squadron commander is a retired F-14 RIO and TOPGUN graduate. He has some great stories about his carrier days. The Cessna 172 we fly these days is pretty tame compared to a Tomcat, but flying is flying. Give me wings and an engine or two, and I’m a happy camper.

Great video Audio was well done What struck me was how FREAKING LONG, it takes the flight deck crew to set up, check and recheck the "Cat" I totally admire the dedication and skills but jeezuz your flight was sitting in the chock for almost 10 minutes Anyway, great job, thanks to you and all aboard for serving

Oh wow, I would know that helmet insignia anywhere, that's CAG 17. I served in the Navy from 90-98 and did 3 deployments on the USS Saratoga. CAG17 I was in VS-30 Anti Sub squadron and was an AO, Avaition Ordnance. VA!-132 was our Growlers in the EA6B, one of the loudest aircraft I ever had to endure. Seeing that Rainbow Eagle brought back memories. It's crazy to see how not much stuff has changed with fight deck operations, yet LOTS has changed. Most of the aircraft on my boat are gone. F-14s, A-6, S-3s and our E2C's had only 4 props. Thanks for the super cool video, great memories. IYAOYAS

@GrowlerJams

2 ай бұрын

TYFYS!

Thank You!!! Great Exclamation of what you do. LOVE IT!!!

Good stuff. Thanks, Growler Jams. No loud rock music, no shouting, no RAH RAH RAH fist pumping crap! Just a navy pilot doing his job and describing what he's doing. Fueling up in a banked turn, manouvering on Mom's (🙂) deck or waiting for a cat launch, and I understand only a little of the pilot stuff you say, but I appreciate all of it (I noticed your mention of NW US berry fruit production - hope the growers did too). I like your approach - "I'm just a jock with a job to do, these are the things I do and this is how I do them. But don't forget! I'm Navy. And I'm a pilot." [Edit] And after watching a couple more times, thanks again - how do re-views help you out? Maybe I should leave a second comment? I like your stuff, Growler Jams.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Re-views are great. Comments and shares help a lot. Cheers!

These are awesome videos. Thanks for sharing.

Damn. I love your nice calming voice. I just started dating a Naval aviator (E-2 Hawkeye) and I have so much respect for her. But she has some PTSD after an incident, so as much as I want to learn more from her, I leave it to her what she was wants to talk about. It is a demanding job and I have so much respect for you guys.

Thank you, growler jams.Brilliant.👍🏽

I got a ton of respect for you and the deck boy’s working in the rain.

I live by Whidbey Island and I see the Growlers go flying everyday out of NAS Whidbey. Cool to see this video.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Fly Navy!

Another great video. It's always impressive watching going off the end of the carrier. What a rush. Thanks for What you do.

Man i am loving these vids as a new viewer .The term "Keeping your head on a swivel" never seemed more appropriate than flight deck ops, Kudos to ALL involved, stay safe.

I was on the Forrestal in 73, and we did the Med cruise. I worked the catapult & and arrested gear (the guys in the green ). I always wondered what was happening with the pilots when they pulled up to the cats. This brought back some fond memories, thanks.

Fantastic as always pail. Great to fly with you. All the best from the UK.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Thank you for these awesome videos! Your explanations are outstanding!

Love these videos and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE PAIL! GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

Great video, thank you sir

Reminds me of when I launched a couple of Navy A6s years ago in the military being in the Air Force. No matter how many times I watch this the technological sophistication is remarkable.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

I just stumbled across these videos for some reason, and I'm glad. This is some pretty cool stuff. Thank you for your service, sir!

@GrowlerJams

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

That was absolutely amazing thanks for sharing wouid love to see more videos like this. God bless and stay safe

Great video. I was on the USS Independence for 4 years working part of that time in Air Ops typing up relaunch briefs to the ready rooms and writing backwards on status boards. Great to see what you were doing up on my roof.

Absolute hero, thanks. Just my 2bits as a sailor: At 6m you can see the rain moving in over the sea cutting off visibility (left side). When a curtain goes down like that it is quite heavy rain and wind

@GrowlerJams

Ай бұрын

💪🏻

That's AWESOME! Thanks for your service! From the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.🙏🇺🇲

@GrowlerJams

4 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Thank you for your service to America and keep them coming.

THE POWER at the launch make me thrust back in my chair so wonderful to hear and see what is going on around you thank you from trev in sussex UK STAY SAFE AND WELL

Loving the signature move.. I do the same but in my car.its a lower back problem I have so I'm always conscious of sitting up properly when I feel I am slumping. Keep up the good work Pail!

As always, great narration. Thank you.

Looks very intense. Thanks for taking us aboard.

another fantastic video! thank you for you service and energy to make this video.

Your videos are really cool. Appreciate learning about the skills and efforts to make flights safe and effective. Thanks!

Great video of some of what is involved in getting a jet safely off the deck and flying.

Looks like the carrier is just of the British Coast…I recognize the lovely weather

As always a real joy to watch, the commentary makes all the difference though, excellent, thank you. 🙂

Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service sir!

SIR!! YOU ARE WAY TOO COOL, SIR! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!👍👍

Dear GJ, Thank you for recognising my comment! As a child I was fascinated with reading books and also watched the very few available news reels on British TV of the WW2 US Air Force daylight raids on Nazi Germany and later aircraft carrier pilots taking off in the Pacific Ocean to take on the formidable Imperial Japanese Navy. I’m in awe and comforted that the Grumman Hellcats and Corsairs I remember leaving the flight decks appears the same way you do today, with steam driven catapults and clearly recognisable body language/signals from the motivated ground crew! Let alone the balls to sit behind the controls! There appears to be the same fearless approach to duty and dedication to the profession. In the past canopies would be open, arm’s relaxed and take off like it’s just a Sunday afternoon cruise in the car! It really looks the same today but I’m sure so much more regimented. Rock on 🤘 Many thanks Ian

@GrowlerJams

5 ай бұрын

Cheers, Ian!

Great info Sir. Awesome!

Now That Was Super Cool - Dig The Storm - Excellent Voiceover - Thanx For The Catapult Action Be Well, Cheers

You guys are amazing. I really appreciate you doing these vids. So Interesting. Thank you.

That was amazing! Seeing how technical it is and everyone’s placement and responsibility was cool to see. No one’s just on the deck. Very specific purposes. Very cool

Excellent perspective Many Thanks...

@GrowlerJams

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love these videos.. Fantastic stuff!!

Thanks for recording this video... so fascinating

Awesome videos and great narration and voice for it brother !

Excellent play by play! I learned a lot by just watching this. Thanks.

@GrowlerJams

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!