If Bob Ross were a fighter pilot.

@craiganthony6532

Ай бұрын

We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents?

@hanzalarehan2634

Ай бұрын

@@craiganthony6532 DAFUQ 😂😂😂😂

@gregoryhattenfels7864

Ай бұрын

Kudos , gold star reply lmao.

@edwinkorteweg3612

Ай бұрын

😂

@brendataylor8388

Ай бұрын

🤣son flew Hornets. I think they are all very chill

Priorities: 1) Safety of flight 2) Achieving the mission 3) Looking cool for the LSO. 😎👍

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@devinaschenbrenner2683

9 ай бұрын

Always gotta look cool while in formation. It's like unspoken rule. Thou shalt look badasseth whilst in congregation to fellow man

@waynej1883

6 ай бұрын

And 4) Always sound cool on the radio.

@benjaminperez7328

2 ай бұрын

@@GrowlerJams If you’re John Wayne in the break, don’t be Don Knotts in the groove.

@fmt4h961

Ай бұрын

Looking cool...for everyone...but not the LSO, everybody knows they're blind!

I'm a former F4 pilot, Vf-51. Made a WesPac cruise on the Coral Sea CV43 and a Med cruise on the Franklin Roosevelt CV42. Your video brings back fond memories and jealosy at having never flown the Hornet. Looks like a wonderful plane at the boat and you do a nice narration of the basics around the pattern. Thanks for the memories. Wish I could turn back the clock and do it all again. As an old LSO: "Fair, not enough power. Settle at the ramp."

@tywebb140

8 ай бұрын

My dad told me tales of his cruises on the Coral Sea and Mediterranean his time in there during 60s and early 70s as an AP mechanic and welder finishing out his career with the VP 5 Mad Foxes in 1975.

@ericlietsch994

6 ай бұрын

@@tywebb140 My dad finished his career with the Mad Foxes in 1994 as CCC.

@jeffbeck8993

6 ай бұрын

Midway out of Yoko, 87-90. Remember the news that Coral Sea was slated for decom, thought for sure it would be us first. Midway was an old but great ship. Haze Gray Underway all the time, flight quarters hut!

@spy8464BB

5 ай бұрын

97,000 tons of diplomacy!!! Man, I had to go over and get a couple of more shots of whiskey after hearing that line. God bless our military. Our country may be going to hell (politically speaking). But our military kicks ass all day long. I am so proud of every USA vet. My heart swells with love of country and devotion to our nation whenever I think of our military. Nothing better than seeing one of our fighters fly overhead or to watch a great video like this and hear all the stats of the pure tonnage and manpower of our awesome military.

@brentvfreiberger

5 ай бұрын

Isn’t cv42 the FDR?

It never gets old, and will never forget the horror of the first carrier landing. Especially the first night landing. Thanks for the ride.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@harpoon_bakery162

4 күн бұрын

holy crap, doing this at night brings on an entirely different set of complexities. I bet the heart was pumping blood twice as fast.

Thank you for letting us old vets relive the days. We were there, but we are not now, however through your eyes and voice we're there again.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Best compliment, ever. Fly Navy.

@Wpjgdmtu

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, Flyer.

@jpturner171

Жыл бұрын

Agreed brother!👍🏽🇺🇸 Semper Fi Fly Navy USNA ‘79

@jpturner171

Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi! Fly Navy USNA ‘79

@rapidcabin

Жыл бұрын

@@Wpjgdmtu Thank you David.

The Bob Ross of Navel Aviators 🤣. Really enjoy these videos! I got my PPL last year and this is the pinnacle of aviation.

@lorddavidlawrence

Жыл бұрын

No 'Happy Accidents' in this arena though!

@jacobholmes6201

Жыл бұрын

“Naval” is the word you’re looking for. “Navel” is a belly button.

@wyatt92563

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobholmes6201 DUDE! I had no idea! Thank you so much. I’m 60 years old and always wondered what did the Navy have to do with my belly button? Goes to show; no matter how old you are you never stop learning! 😃

@jacobholmes6201

Жыл бұрын

@@wyatt92563 aye man, imagine presenting a brief to an admiral as a dumb young E3 and conflating the two spellings! I had to learn through experience!

@SWog617

Жыл бұрын

​@@jacobholmes6201 ...or an orange 🍊.

I was a plane captain in VA12 on the FDR Vietnam Westpac 1966. This takes me back to those great memories of great comrades and flight deck action. I was 19 years old I’m 76 now. I’ll never forget those days.

@GrowlerJams

9 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@rogerramjet7567

8 ай бұрын

I was on the Ranger. CV61. VF 21, 1970. F-4 was a big plane. Flight deck was very exciting and dangerous at the same time !! I loved it. 😀

@jimpowell2296

5 ай бұрын

You are right. The memories of seeing launches and recoveries during wartime ops was exciting for sure. I can still see myself in various area of the flight deck or right below the angle deck as a plane left the deck. I was 21 am now 78 soon to be 79.

@jimpowell2296

5 ай бұрын

@@rogerramjet7567 Me too! VF-154 here, VF-21 our sister squadron. It is hard to explain the exhilarating feeling of the flight deck during flight ops, especially during night ops.

@user-pe6hh4rp6c

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service in Viet Nam

Birds eye view and surgical, calm narration -- absolutely amazing. It really took my breath away: when the carrier becomes a tiny spec and the realization that there are jets seemingly close enough to touch on either side. I've had no experience in the service, but sure as hell appreciate that you are there.

@StevieOnHisBike

5 ай бұрын

The narration is almost zen like. I love listening to proper professional guys like this (whether US, Canadian, Brits, French, German... whatever).

@TeslaRockin

3 ай бұрын

@@StevieOnHisBikeSounds more like calm seconds than tense seconds. Well maybe a little change in intonation.

These voice overs are amazing and a major highlight of my week! Thank you for them!

@TippyHippy

Жыл бұрын

I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.

@patrickmurphy4911

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. If somebody called it a form of poetry I could not disagree.

@Skinflaps_Meatslapper

Жыл бұрын

@@TippyHippy I approve

@simpleman7516

Жыл бұрын

@@TippyHippy you should of hooked it to a tiny dental chair and tortured it for hours.

@bobbymidnite7515

Жыл бұрын

​@@TippyHippy ur awesome

My dad would’ve _loved_ your videos. He flew A-4s off of Midway, Intrepid & Forrestal (first 2 on ‘Nam cruises). He used to narrate these procedures very much like you do while trying to explain how we kids could successfully trap on the driveway riding our bikes. Every so often we’d get a ‘bolter’ grade just to keep us honest. 😉

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Fly Navy.

@chaksh

Жыл бұрын

So sweet

@sam8742

Жыл бұрын

So if your dad was a Russian navy pilot would he make you bike up a ramp to "take-off"

@pinverarity

Жыл бұрын

@@sam8742 LOL 😄 I wouldn’t have dared ask! (They didn’t have a carrier yet when I was a kid so thankfully the question never arose.)

@francisvantuyle

Жыл бұрын

God bless your father. Here is for him. Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,-and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of-wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air .... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark nor ever eagle flew- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

I served on the TR from 87-91, this brought a tear to my eye seeing her underway again. Thanks for the flood of memories.

@GrowlerJams

4 ай бұрын

TYFYS.

@ozicryptoG

4 ай бұрын

@@GrowlerJams I love how serviceman (and the girls) say thank you to their fellow men of service. Outstanding.

@angelabeatty6538

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for you service! Nothing but respect, love and awe❤️💪🇺🇸

The precision of the turns is what always impresses me. In flight sims I always try to make my landing approaches along very long, straight paths. Here you turn into what seems to me a very short final approach, keeping track of descent rate, speed and probably a bunch of other stuff. Love to see such great flying.

@AdmiralKarelia

5 ай бұрын

This is a Case I recovery, so their holding stack is right over the ship. They have their turn rates and speeds pre-calculated so they'll end up right where they need to be. Case III recoveries do more of the miles-long approach from astern like you're describing. Those are more for night-time or low-visibility situations where you can't rely on being able to look to the left to see the boat with your eyes.

@glenncheatham9165

5 ай бұрын

I have a question (or maybe a few thousand). And not wanting to get anywhere near anything that may be classified, just generalities. The question is how the pilot knows (or determines at the start of the turn) how tight of a turn to make to arrive where they want to be? Is it a part of situational awareness and experience? Or is it a taught skill? The difficulty (in my thought process) is that he is trying to do a 360 that amounts to two 180s and a few straight flights... @@AdmiralKarelia

@alexwu8077

4 ай бұрын

@@glenncheatham9165eyeball it

@VulpeculaJoy

3 ай бұрын

@@glenncheatham9165 It's all precalculated. You just follow some basic numbers. Here is an example of a kneeboard page for DCS: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/942/gx4aabq14jo1nm3gkxj79rfhi80g4c4x/screenshot_1.jpg

Just listening to your narration makes me feel like I’m in the RAG. There are some lucky students in Kingsville, excellent job Pail.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ronaldkonkoma4356

10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of Play Misty For Me He makes Naval procedure sound like poetry You're listening to the smooth sounds of Pail, after dark.

That voice is so calm and reassuring you could just about market these as ASMR relaxation videos.

Officer Pail is a really cool fighter pilot. His voice and choice of words make it so comfortable listening to him, and I am sure he would make a great instructor for the young pilots. Hope to meet him one day. Thanks Officer Pail!

Never heard the approach before. I served in VF-154 Black Knights. Two Vietnam cruises 1967-68, 1968-69. We flew the F4 Phantom J bird. I was an AQ, fire control technician. Worked 7pm to 7am 7 days a week. Night ops was spectacular. Two war time cruises. I have great respect for these drivers who can drop in during very heavy weather. Pitching and yawing deck, yet these guys put those fighters on the deck. USS Ranger, VF-154 BKR Baby!!!

@GrowlerJams

10 ай бұрын

Fly Navy.

@johncheney3670

5 ай бұрын

I too was aboard Ranger for those two cruises, EKA-3B Skywarrior NFO in the right seat. VAQ 130. Have great respect for those sailors running the flight deck at all hours.

@jimpowell2296

5 ай бұрын

@@johncheney3670 Thanks for your service. We served many years ago. Memories are still fresh. Though the carriers served on are gone, the work remains the same. Flight ops in the 1960’s are the same as today. Just newer aircraft.

Absolutely brilliant narration! No screaming and shouting and self appraisal. Just straightforward class leading professionalism. Brings back fond fighter controller instructor memories.

Spent 23-years in the Navy.. VA-174, VA-203, VFA 203 and retired from HS-75 this never gets old.. Thanks

Man, I thought backing up a hay trailer was sketchy...

My dad was a Navy pilot during WWII. Not combat, primarily flying twin engines from a land base for secret countermeasures research, followed by ferrying aircraft to decommissioning sites. But he did achieve carrier qualifications. He would have turned 100 this year. The approach phase, seeing that tiny flat top in the distance, would have thrilled him without end.

You have a knack for explaining technical processes in a manner that allows us to understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your shipmates are! From someone who has always had a deep respect for those who serve, thank you for everything you do, including putting these videos together.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

From a '60's USAF Vet, and pilot, I just want to say thanks for taking us along. You ROCK!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, Sir.

After 20 years in Army Aviation on many different aircraft, on several continents, peaceful and hostile deployments, and civilian aircraft, I can say with absolute certainty that Navy pilots are the best in the world. I've had the distinct pleasure of witnessing night landings on a carrier on a rough sea. Boggles the mind. Where do we get such people?

@jackfitzpatrick8173

5 ай бұрын

I'd be willing to bet that it's guys who,as kids,were glued to their computers playing "Fighter Pilot" while their peers were out smoking dope.

@MoMadNU

5 ай бұрын

That's why they are called aviators. Pilots go to 10, aviators 11.

@arcanewyrm6295

Ай бұрын

Annapolis. 😉

I just learned more in this few minutes than I learned in all the other Carrier Landing video's I've watched. You, Sir, Will have a great career in the Navy and after that, I hope you become a teacher. You have the patience for it and a way of delivering the message that grabs our attention! Thank You for this great video!

@GrowlerJams

10 ай бұрын

Fly Navy!

@beckyumphrey2626

5 ай бұрын

He is a teacher right now in VT21 and a Commander. He has done well.

Love how you instantly adapt to the changed landing situation. That taxi to the edge of the deck definitely looks sketchy. Complete trust in your director. Love your videos.

@timp21117

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, parking the plane was the scariest part of the video for me! The nose of the F-18 must have been over the edge when he finally made that turn! I always thought that after landing, they powered down, hooked up a tractor and that pulled them to the parking spot. I didn't realize the fighters self-parked... very cool. I'm a retired naval officer, but I was always on small decks. I visited a few friends who were stationed on carriers, and the wardroom of my Spruance was invited to a reception on the Ike when we deployed with her in 88. I always felt like a small-town kid (which I was) visiting NYC for the first time. Carriers were big, crowded, busy, and full of amenities we did not enjoy, but my destroyer definitely felt more like home to me. That being said, I always felt more comfortable whenever we had a carrier nearby! Thank you for your service. I have always been in awe of Naval aviators!

Love it! Formation, waveoff, to the trap - Love riding behind your shoulder - listening to you - and taking it all in. You're giving us a gift!

Marine vet here (65-67). God bless you young man and all involved in a successful trap. Thank you all for your service to this great nation.

@GrowlerJams

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

It's amazing how this guy can make such a dangerous thing he's doing seem natural and easy, when it's no way natural and easy. These guys are really on another level.

@alexwu8077

4 ай бұрын

It sounds silly but if you do something enough times, it becomes second nature. When I see these examples of the human brain doing incredible things, it’s genuinely baffling how absolutely stupid the vast majority of people can be.

@cmfranklin1079

3 ай бұрын

He just calmly states that his stress level is rising.....While showing zero indicators that his stress level is rising. Remarkable.

@mracer8

Ай бұрын

You do realize the voice you heard is editing and not while flying@@cmfranklin1079

@harpoon_bakery162

4 күн бұрын

It's VERY dangerous

I have a lot of respect for Navy pilots they sure looked out for us at Khe Sanh.

I love the USN and half of my book shelf is packed with books about carriers and other ships throughout history. My fiancé is a navy veteran, and I’m so proud of him and proud to be with him. When I’m stressed, I literally just watch the landing and taking off videos or read my navy books for hours, which calms my mind greatly. Through my reading and studying, I’ve come to know many crews on many ships throughout history. Even though they don’t know me and never will, in my heart they’ll always hold a special place. Thank you so much for taking us with you on your flights. You got so many people cheering and praying for you and your crew.

So glad I found these videos, this is just incredible action and commentary. It gives civilians like me a glimpse into your world, thanks for posting these!!

Such an interesting part of our military... carrier-based flight operations. Using 'Mother' as a nickname for the carrier is so fitting... everyone can relate... a safe place, a home to nurture and protect so that she can nurture and protect us. Moms and carriers are indeed awesome. Thanks for your channel.

@chazpayne2226

5 ай бұрын

My mom couldn't carry a single plane though, let alone dozens of planes and helicopters. She couldn't swim very far from shore either. Bitch was kind of worthless for real.

@CubeInspector

3 ай бұрын

It's because "mothership" is a thing It's not as deep as you're making it lol

Teddy Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, having written the book "The Naval War of 1812," in 1882. As ASN he helped plan the Spanish-American War (in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations). Resigned to form the Rough Riders. Later, as President, ordered the "Great White Fleet" of 16 battleships to circle the globe. Much more, he deserves a CVN.

@fredmdbud

Жыл бұрын

"in part because Cuba would be useful for coaling stations" - so this is an admission that the war was one of expansion and opportunity? IMO makes Teddy more than a bit of an a-hole and more deserving of having a garbage scowl named after him. And if critical of Russia for its special military operation, then just need to sit down and shut up.

This might be the best aviation content out there. The detailed voice over really makes these videos.

Former tractor driver would have liked to have seen that pushback! Thanks for the videos!

Remember these moments around the boat. 20-30 years from now you'll be reliving them and wishing you were still there...minus the night cat shots and recoveries. You remember those as well...normally waking in a pool of sweat. Trust me! Tomcats Forever, Baby!

That was AWESOME!!!! Mad respect for naval aviators! The voice over is outstanding! Love it! Thank you for your service!

These voiceover videos are fantastic! Thanks for the explanations.

Mom. Sovereignty. Diplomacy, and a whole lot of thiinky. I love this series.

This is so friggin awesome. I cannot even imagine flying for a living. Thank you for being the eyes in the skies. GROWLER JAMS ROCK.

I love your viddies, but I particularly appreciate your voice-overs. Thank you for being there! And thank you for your viddies. Every time I watch one I realize all over again that I’m nowhere smart enough to have been a Naval Aviator. You folks are outstanding! 🤙🏼🌹

Mind-blowing experience for those of us not in the loop… please keep ‘em coming, thank you ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻

Your vids combining with your calm voice are a joy to watch, as a Navy aviation enthusiast I really appreciate it, keep em coming!

@GrowlerJams

9 ай бұрын

Cheers!

The view of the approach is insane, nailing a short target with zero margin of error . Much Respect !

These voiceovers just keep getting better! Your explanations are excellent! You have some very luck students to have you as their instructor! Thank you for these and what you do! Fly Navy!

I grew up on Whidbey Island watching EA-6B's doing touch and goes at OLF Coupeville. I love watching your videos and going into the carrier deck operation details. Keep it up, and thank you for flying for us.

Thanks for doing what you do and being the best at it. I appreciate it immensely. Very grateful indeed.

@GrowlerJams

9 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Thank you for what you do for all of us! Awesome video.

The flying looks so precise! What a fantastic video!

Love the commentary, especially your cadence! So calm and professional Props Dude!

Great video. I was on the USS Independence CVA 62. First east coast carrier to be deployed to Nam 1964/65. I was a Signalman and had a front row seat to all the flight ops. It was a great experience. It was life changing for a young guy. Never got the chance to fly off. I was able to meet a couple of pilots. Their stories were interesting. Your commentary was wonderful. Thank you, really enjoyed it.

Thank-you Sir, much respect, and thanks to you and all that served to keep our great country safe.

Your videos are beyond amazing. What an incredible display of expertise and professionalism by you and everyone on deck. Big Kudos. Thank you!

Another Saturday morning with Growler Jams. Love the voice over in the pattern and groove plus the landing. Still get nervous when you move toward the edge of the deck then turn. You make it look easy. Thanks for all your work. Thanks to CVN 71 for being there for you.

new to your channel. Firstly, As a civilian, a big thank you to you and any other military member past or present who reads this. Another thank you for sharing your experiences here on youtube. I love aviation and have always had a deep respect for naval aviators and appreciate watching you fly your craft with skill and professionalism. wishing you clear skies and happy flying.

@GrowlerJams

4 ай бұрын

Welcome Aboard!

Neat video, My Navy years were spent on The Lexington CVS-16 , V2 was my division and my duties were working with the catapults and in the tower (PriFly). Watched thousand of landings, go-arounds and unfortunately too many mishaps. An airline pilot career lasted till I was sixty and put out to pasture. Our bunks were directly under the landing area and the distinctive sound of the screeching arresting gear cables will live in my mind forever. That sound was preceded by the tailhook hitting the deck. Great memories.

@GrowlerJams

5 ай бұрын

Great story. Cheers!

My favorite aviator ... Now that my flight line days are over and I'm riding the desk I'm really looking up to those voice overs . Greetings from HAF - clear skies and keep sending ....

Just keeps getting better! This is rapidly gaining a cult status and is probably essential content for any aspiring Naval Aviator! Many thanks for the Cross circle explanation; fully assimilated! Looking forward to Grand Junction and ATC calls? Keep Up the great Work!!! #Block3

Former Navy ET-1 and plankowner of USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thank you for sharing these videos. It brings back good memories. I was told that when testing the Mode 3 ACLS (I think that's the correct term) the F/A-18s were so accurate on landing that their tailhooks all hit the deck within a one-foot square just behind the 3 wire.

@GrowlerJams

11 ай бұрын

Fly Navy!

Great flying and narration! Thank you for sharing, and THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE!

@GrowlerJams

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The "signature move" reminds me of the hike up that bull riders do after they tie on their cinch, just before they open the gate, ready with an adrenalin surge of heart rate, breathing, and prepping muscles to focus.

@mallinois4978

Жыл бұрын

Navy fighter pilots are the bullriders of the sky .

@zombieregime

Жыл бұрын

@@mallinois4978 Just be sure it keep it longer than 8 secs, yeah?

@woofljh

Жыл бұрын

I just figured it was a raise to fart maneuver.

Oh man.... this is just like when you find an unbelievable netflix series, you don't check how long the seasons are, or how many episodes, and you get to the end of the last one and realize THERE ARE NO MORE VOICEOVERS!!!!!! What a bummer to have to wait for the next one! Great stuff! I know this probably takes a long time to go back and do the edits. Keep them coming!

You gotta make sure your “signature move” ends on an even number…I hit the like every time you say so and it’s an odd number…😮 Seriously, thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world.

@angelraburn4401

4 ай бұрын

Always 👍 for the SM but remember the rule of the SM … no comments or questions on the SM 😂😂

@igrim4777

Ай бұрын

0's an even number = no thumbs up. 2's even so you give him a like the first time then on the second you take it away. If you don't want to give him the thumbs up that's fine but you don't have to broadcast this fact.

@anthonybush607

Ай бұрын

@@igrim4777 dude, what is wrong with you. You can’t recognize such an obvious joke. I did hit the like button.

@suchgr8hieghts

20 күн бұрын

@@anthonybush607 the guys probably got the tism

You guys are so incredibly smooth. The skill and professionalism is off the charts. For you guys, it's Tuesday.

Really like to see the "traps" on the sea or land. As difficult as a CAT IIIC landing! Former Navy F-18 Aviator Tony Tovado explained some of the carrier landing "jargon" to me. It was all so different than my UH-1 and CH-47 flying in the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer Aviator. Great job that you perform on a regular basis for our country. Thanks for your service and may GOD bless and protect each and every one of you.

@blogengeezer4507

9 ай бұрын

USAF, totally enjoyed working for our FS Warrant Officer at ORD in the 50's. Common sense, no nonsense. bonus, He owned a great playlist on the high def surround, mess hall sound system.. In transit crews enjoyed the food, served commissioned officers in starched whites.. ;)

I appreciate you putting the e time to film and edit these videos while still working a insanely difficult job. Keep it up!

i have zero credentials as a military aviator but a whole lotta love for aviation in general. i absolutely love your videos. The narration is unique and exceptionally well done

Brilliant, your workload is immense! First time i’ve listened to a complete circuit and landing commentary 👍🏻

@GrowlerJams

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@mickb474

9 ай бұрын

@@GrowlerJams you are very welcome 🙏🏻 i’ve served on a carrier (Royal Navy HMS Hermes) as an air mechanic and i loved watching the launches and recoveries. Hermes was nowhere near the size of American carriers 🤔

I've been landing my DCS F18 a thousand times on a carrier just winging it using the 3 deg slope path, ball and alignment. This is the first time I see a real flight path for a case 1 recovery. Nice! Thank you!

I'm just trying to get my PPL and it blows my mind :D Everything is so calm and collected, while I sweat like a little pig when my Tecnam (Italian plane used in Europe for training) shakes a bit in some small turbulence! Thank you, this is so interesting to watch!

Great video/audio work. The Growler rocks!Former Prowler "Plank owner" NFO. Crewed delivery of first Prowler from Grumman to VAQ-129 in 1971. Stood up VAQ-132. First deployment of Prowler with VAQ-132 aboard America(CV-66) to Gulf of Tonkin 1972. Retired Naval Reserve 1989. Fly Navy!!

Love that little shudder when the gears bust out. 😊 gets me every time.

Love the narration as well, you take me back 40+ years to my childhood. My dad (he flew B-17's in the 8th/385th BG) would do these sorts of narrations for my younger brother and I @ bedtime. He would describe every thing from the CQ waking you up in the middle of the night for missions, to engine start, to take off, to landing with two engines out. Your calm and well paced narration reminds me a lot of those nights. You've earned a sub... Thank you for these fascinating videos, and of course, your service to this great nation, sir! Well done!

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard.

@getstuk87

5 ай бұрын

I'm jealous of the stories you got to hear as a kid. That must have been somethin. Your dad is a cool guy.

Love the signature move! I'm going to start doing that in my Sprinter Van. The closest I'll be to flying high like you and your Brothers in Arms. Thank you for your service.

@jamescollier3

21 күн бұрын

what's the signature move?

@flat6fever680

21 күн бұрын

@@jamescollier3 Grab the upper left grab handle. He mentioned it a couple times in the video. Right before landing on the carrier.

absolutely fascinating to watch and listen to your commentary! Thank you for your service!

@GrowlerJams

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I could listen to this guy narrate all day long. Hell i would play his voice to put my kids to sleep. Cool, calm and collected. Meatball, line up, angle of attack! Love it!

@GrowlerJams

9 ай бұрын

Cheers!!

Thank you, Sir, for sharing your experience with us. You have made this old sailor very happy.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Carrier landings are known as the toughest flying there is, and these guys deserve our praise.

Exquisite airmanship and professionalism. Well done Sir.

Mad respect, sir! God bless you and your service!!!❤🇺🇸💙

Another awesome video. Enjoyed this 1 😊 love the director handoffs.

Wow! Just wow! Not just the exacting skill acquired to land one of the machines on a moving deck at high speed but the calm energy and clear mind of the pilot. The voiceover is so soothing. I'm just a welder who retired from ship building and now work for homeowners making security gates. I have a steady mental voiceover going on in my head as I plan out precise measurements and cuts to assembled structures. I'm gonna be using this voice now. I love the calm confidence that's conveyed.

Beautiful work

Thank you for your service.

If you do this well at instructing via KZread videos, I am happy to know you are teaching the next set of pilots that are up and coming. I learn so much from your videos. My path took me the Army route, but as a new private pilot and DCS connoisseur, I appreciate the lessons. Thank you.

This was pure eye and ear candy to a long time fighter enthusiast! I've always wanted a front row seat to a carrier take off and landing but couldn't do it myself...My eyes suck ass! Now I can see it through your eyes! You stay safe and thank you so much for sharing this experience! I will be here all the time!

I just came upon your channel. I want to thank you. This is scary to me, so knowing that you're out there like a boss, voluntarily protecting us is beyond humbling to say the least. Holy moly...

@GrowlerJams

3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

This video is by far the best I've seen for carrier landings. Makes it understandable with his choice of words. Mom ? Now that's a new one !

Wow. What a beautiful real time description of a carrier landing. Cool, calm, competent. Nice.

"Signature move...". Classic! Former USCG here. I always loved to watch you guys at fleet week and other demonstrations. Thanks so much for allowing me into the cockpit with you. Just fantastic.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

New jam tomorrow morning. Stay tuned.

@TheMugwump1

Жыл бұрын

Ok...I'm no fighter pilot. My experience is piloting a 172 with my Uncle who was a Navy flight commander who flew missions from the USS Valley Forge during the Korean war. I'm 99% certain that "signature move" involves reducing stress on certain delicate pieces. :)

@danielrn133

5 ай бұрын

Hey I was a flight Mechanic on HH-65 Dolphin for a few years. I did 7 in the USCG. Got out and got my degree and commissioned into the Army to finish out. Retired last year with 22 years total TIS. Had a blast in the USCG back in the day!

As with everyone else on here, just love these Growler Jams. Apart from the technical excellence on display, what narration - I think it's the voice that's a cross between Matthew McConaughey and George Clooney! 😊

Amazing thanks for sharing please. Don't. Stop sharing I. Look. So forward to Your videos. God bless you please stay safe. Fly Navy!!!

"97,000 tons of diplomacy" Love that!

@TheTonyMcD

3 ай бұрын

lol, I was just going to comment the same thing.

I agree with the others; a HUGE thank you for the voiceover and allowing us old Vietnam vets to catch up with the new modern-day technologies. I was on the Connie, Big E, and the Ranger back in the day😢. It was explained beautifully 😊.

@GrowlerJams

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@HesTNTonPMS

5 ай бұрын

I have always wondered if a Growler were to turn his/her jamming pods on , on the deck, could it injure someone ? I would have to imagine the RF would just wreck someone with the quickness but I could be wrong , I know very little about how they transmit but I would imagine the transmission would not be a fine and narrorowirected path

Such a great window into performance flying-learning a lot! Thanks so much !

Awesome! Thank you for your service.

I've never been anywhere near one of these things, so flying it is probably a lot more difficult, but manoeuvering that thing on the ship in its little parking spot was the most impressive thing next to the landing. I'd have definitely gone over the edge trying to park it 😆

I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel, I fly 747-8s for a living and I get queasy looking at other aircraft so close or turns like that at 400 feet AGL 🙂 But I always had a fascination with military/naval aviation. It is hard to find content that does not just cater to the visual aspect, so I immensely enjoy the background info you provide in your voiceover. Kudos!

Love the voice over and “grunt” as you come into the harness on trap. Very impressive for a KZread video. Keep ‘em coming!

97,000 tons of diplomacy ! Thank you for everything,,, you are a natural teacher, thank you for sharing your experience