@paleblack1989 no she couldn't have. A rookie nugget asked to do a night landing with a pitching deck and swells of +\- 30 feet is asking for trouble. As her CO, Sex is responsible for Cone's safety - not to mention the $56 million jet! He also mentions he has "some pilots that I worry about" and judged that Cone was not ready for such a demanding situation. It was a good call on Sex's part.
@paleblack1989 It's not that she's a woman, it's that she's a nugget and would've been up there with a pitching deck at night with no tanker and no bingo field. You don't do that to a junior pilot.
Back in the mid eighties our guys and all the other carriers guys flew round the clock and in all weather. The IO is flat and dead. Didn't have 15 bolters in a 150 sorties. Glad to see those guys get some pitch/yaw/roll training. Ya got to or your gonna start chuck'in jets. Can't tank up everyone.That old school CO would of taken that tanker from a guy nugget too. Can't believe those bootcamps bet against him. He showed them how it's done and made them eat crow.
You're absolutely right. Everyone in that ready room is having a great time watching "the show" and commenting on the landings.
And every pilot landing KNOWS that all their buddies are just waiting for them to screw the pooch so they can give them grief about it after they land. It really enhances the already pressured experience . . .
It's a real locker room atmosphere - very irreverent - and one of the best parts of the job.
@WarHoover really bad idea to be thinking about that instead of trying to stay ahead of the program. in a Healthy squadron you only give s**t to pilots from the Other outfits, imho. now if you crap yr suit you can expect a lot of grief from Everyone, however
Having flown choppers in Vn to hot LZ's day and night time I would rather cheat death there than what you Navy & Marine guys were doing on that pitching deck. I salute all of you with the great big balls. USA needs guys like you!! WELL DONE!! WELL DONE!!
Sure there are nights (even after hundreds of night traps) where your legs still shake like it was the first time - but that's NOTHING compared to what you guys went through back in Vietnam.
Losing ONE aircraft over a six month cruise is a really big deal - and can't even come close to the attrition suffered by the Huey drivers in Vietnam. Right now everyone supports the troops - a luxury you guys did not enjoy. Our hats are off to you Sir!
just listen to the pilots comments on this exercise. The Captian bit off more than he , the ship or the crew should endure. Misguided Management, I've seen it before, I'm an Navy Vet.
There are definitely nights where you wonder "Why the hell are we going up in this?"
I don't pretend to have the risk management market cornered or anything, but there is something to be said for being the only Navy able to conduct flight ops in those conditions - and the only way to have that ability is to practice it.
I'm sure there's a good balance of keeping the skills sharp without over-exposing the ship and flight crews to undue risk, and I think we hit it most of the time .
ill tell u what. landing at night in good weather is scary especially the first time you do it. being a new guy, i can't imagine having to do it with a major pitching deck during blue water ops. big balls!
Some aircraft can do it automatically. But those systems can and do fail from time to time.
You have to keep the skills sharp to be able to land in these kind of conditions "manually".
Remember this could be a lot worse. At least they can see the ship (sometimes you don't break through the clouds until your 5-10 seconds away from landing). At least all their engines are operating, etc.
Damn a pitching and rolling deck? at night? The ony thing that would make that more frightning woud be rain. These guys have a big pair of banging brass ones. God bless the US NAVY. Those folks are out there for us.
hard to say shooter, great experience for pilots, LSOs, CATCC & tanker dudes. you might say that because everything turned out well, maybe it was all under control, although there were a few nerves apparent.
also, the skipper may have gotten some marching orders fm the CARGRU admiral. no one wants to be responsible for an accident or injury, lotsa CYA there, still, it's ultimately up to the pilot to keep himself alive
If you haven't seen the whole series you gotta watch it I downloaded it from piratebay whereever you can find it get it. WOW and if you know any cocky airforce pilots send this video to them!!!
@TheDragonBF2 WOW you would think that "pitching deck" would be a part of everyday life as a naval aviator. are you saying that this does not happen that much. I know that the boat is big but I'm sure tyhat it is always rocking. are am i wrong about this?
@drod103164 well - there is 'pitching deck' and there is PITCHING deck I only did a very short tour as visiting USMC with less than 50 traps in my F4 (maybe less-been awhile) we were lucky not to HAVE to fly too many operational missions where mission is more important than the Wx but you can see, even these guys who are fully operational are still overwhelmed (yes-scared) at a PITCHING deck I SALUTE them and the LSO that got them home God Bless them all ! and my son- a Super Hornet Pilot
He may have gotten promoted out of his pilot slot, transfered, or retired. Guys like that don't quit. The one talking at the end was one of the experienced commanders. The one that pulled the inexperienced pilot out of her plane in the middle of the video.
As a retired USAF Officer (non-pilot), after seeing this and the related videos, I have the utmost respect for these guys n gals and what they endure for our country. THANK YOU!
I remember landing my 747 in Guam during (what I heard later) a 6.5 earth quake. The runway was not only pitching up and down but is was going side to side. But I was lucky to have over 10,000 feet of runway.
These guys are simply the best.
That "flat top" skipper made a big boo boo. He needs to re-evaluate his training objectives!
gah dang I hate it when i catch myself reading every comment ever posted on videos! this one has been my favorite for all the legit comments.... can learn a lot reading what people have to say
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Well, I only CQ'd in the T-28 & Stoof, but I'd say this is pure Hollywood.
Would the air boss have launched this training exercise if the PBS crew hadn't been along on the cruise? I doubt it.
I'm glad they all got back aboard, but this wasn't combat, so what's the point of making your guys hang it all out so far? To make a cool video? For bragging rights in the ready room? Bush.
How about so when it is war time they can do it...as if they will not have bigger things to stress about...you always practice this stuff when you have the room to keep trying and trying...had this been war you'd want to get in first shot.
what an excellent film/documentary ,wow !! you navy pilots have to be the best ... i was on the edge of my seat ..till the last jet landed !! great footage with the crew room and stuff .
yes they can, in fact they are more accurate that a human will ever be! ACLS
automated carrier landing system. the only reason pilots land the aircraft or for the most part just steer it ( they control the thrust very often ) is because thats just another way the pilots get graded.
Leading by example. Sheer competency and skill sets displayed by CDR Fravour is most memorable. He made it look so easy. One cool cat. Great documentary all around.
I have this whole series but this episode was my favourite! Naval Aviation at it's finest - as stated below, this is what sets it apart from the rest.
And hat's off to CDR Fravour, thats what leaders do - stepping up and putting the experience where it's needed, Dietrich will get her chance eventually.
i remember those pitching decks everyone top side used to be nervous hoping not to have a misshap one time we were standing on the bow when a f-18 from VFA-131 hit hard and the right gear broke the sidewinder draged on the deck but no bad misshap all were safe
sure brings back memories of my time in the gulf. I was in Va-94 from Jan.1st,1989 until it became VFA-94, and did 2 cruises as a plane captain, one on the Enterprise, the other on the USS Lincoln. Remember night ops well!
Oops sorry was going to call him skipper but thought that was too informal (for us civies). Is it normal for the Skipper to fly or was he looking out?
When I flew for the Navy other than center line there was no deck lighting. Landing on Black Deck Ships you couldn't see the deck until after you got out of the aircraft. (A-4s on the Forrestal 1967-68)
The only part of working nights on the flight deck I enjoyed, was not being able to see the horizon so I could not tell how much the ship was rolling. You could feel it but on an overcast or moonless night it is one eerie feeling. VF143 1979-84 CVN69 good memories of some really rough times.
I agree totally. This is a bit excessive, especially for a pitching deck scenario. What you want to look for which is much more dangerous then a pitching deck is a running engagement, I.E. 10-20 degrees positive pitch aoa while your arresting hook has a wire caught. The nose comes down hard enough to blow out a tire or two.
Night, crappy weather, no moon, pitching deck, broken jet = really really hard. I had 147 night traps and I'm happy to be done. Cheated death enough times.
the closest ive ever come to this was on a simulator..... carrier landings are hard enough on a stationary deck during the daytime, with zero wind, perfect visibility. i can only imagine how difficult a pitching deck at night is.
we're the only ones who've been doing in since the late 1940s - often in real combat situations and ALWAYS under the treat of attack. you're an idiot.
I heard or read somewhere that fighter pilots have years of training for a few moments of sheer terror. Being a carrier pilot, they would have these sheer moments every single time they take off knowing that to come back to base would be amongst the most terrifying moments ever. Especially on a pitching deck in blackness on a stormy night. I salute these aviators and the whole crew who work as one to simply get the job done. Each and every single member of a carrier crew is a true hero.
For those of you who have never been a pilot -- imagine you are coming in at 150-180 mph on a "runway" that is going up and down vertically 20-30 feet and pitching too. And you have to catch a cable while avoiding slamming into the stern.
When that pilot said that this was more dangerous than flying in the gulf I can see why...
You Navy Guys and Gals who do that job are slick shit. The toughest, most demanding, most challenging, most emotional, most physical job on the planet. To defend freedom and interests around the globe and to be at the pointy tip of the spear had got to be the most rewarding thing anyone can do. You should all be proud.
It's not that big of a deal... My original statement was about all of the Drama in the scenes, it is not that dramatic at all if you are there. I was just disappointed in the way this is portrayed. I understand that it makes better TV, but it is over the top. That lady is way overdramatic, but that is believeable since she is a "BooterEnsign," PBS should just know better. Just saying, there is more to show...
@paleblack1989 no she couldn't have. A rookie nugget asked to do a night landing with a pitching deck and swells of +\- 30 feet is asking for trouble. As her CO, Sex is responsible for Cone's safety - not to mention the $56 million jet! He also mentions he has "some pilots that I worry about" and judged that Cone was not ready for such a demanding situation. It was a good call on Sex's part.
LordsOfLanding 1 month ago
the top gun bullshit has people thinking carrier landings are easy and it takes one go every time.
zackhanscom 2 months ago
@5.06your a Naval Aviator Deal with it otherwise transfer to the Airforce.
mrp0208 2 months ago
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this clip is at lot longer than ten min, ..
virus56777 4 months ago
How long is it supposed to be 20 min?
rzorNvme 5 months ago
If they had VTOL F-35's this would be so much easier.
Nightmonkey17 6 months ago
@Nightmonkey17 I WONDER WHY
fucking idiot
poprocks4 2 months ago
Orville and Wilbur are looking down from heaven smiling
fight2Bfree 8 months ago
Im going the Navy
123nypd 8 months ago
She could've done it, give the woman a break!
paleblack1989 9 months ago
@paleblack1989 It's not that she's a woman, it's that she's a nugget and would've been up there with a pitching deck at night with no tanker and no bingo field. You don't do that to a junior pilot.
udeadking45 3 months ago 2
I like how the guys below deck are all watching it eating popcorn. Completely disregarding just how dangerous the operations are. I love it.
terryk1233 10 months ago 2
@terryk1233 that's because the ice cream machine broke 2 months ago
cloudshe 10 months ago
These guys are absolutely amazing!!!! I cannot wait until I join the navy in about 2 years!!! Its scary but I am completely excited
TheLillyIrons 10 months ago
Seriously... this show is making me nervous!!!
To all Navy pilots...I tip my cap. Wow.
Burnsengine 11 months ago 2
The fidgety LDO ensign is really pissing me off...
doctawhit 11 months ago 3
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I think that redheaded female officer (Ens or JG) at the radar screen is a doll. Really Really Cute.
circle8 11 months ago
I think that redheaded female officer (Ens or JG) at the radar screen is a doll. Really Really cute.
circle8 11 months ago
Serious Brass!
jpeditor 11 months ago
Those Navy guys are amazing !!!
737tech 1 year ago 2
Great series, favorite episode.
Much love to our service men and women.
mrchevys3 1 year ago
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Amen to the night landings. I was fortunate enough to do a ride-along on the Stennis last year for three days. These pilots and support crew ROCK!
69U812 1 year ago
Amen to the night landings. I was fortunate enough to do a ride-along on the Stennis last year for three days. These pilots and support crew ROCK!
69U812 1 year ago
Gay....they're all pretty much gay in the Naveee
Blago6actual 1 year ago
They're ALL on the same side...God Bless America!!!
red152mm 1 year ago
Re Marines, some may be, but the Top Hatters are Navy
wgnac61 1 year ago
those Pilots coming in are Marines. not Navy
Dogmeat1950 1 year ago
God bless these men and women
HYTEK24 1 year ago
Back in the mid eighties our guys and all the other carriers guys flew round the clock and in all weather. The IO is flat and dead. Didn't have 15 bolters in a 150 sorties. Glad to see those guys get some pitch/yaw/roll training. Ya got to or your gonna start chuck'in jets. Can't tank up everyone.That old school CO would of taken that tanker from a guy nugget too. Can't believe those bootcamps bet against him. He showed them how it's done and made them eat crow.
racerXsporter 1 year ago
United States Naval Aviators...best in the world!
criticalpass 1 year ago
I wonder if it is easier for Marines to land on L class ships w/harriers?
beroth1 1 year ago
damn I was even nervous for those guys. great stuff
epr1 1 year ago 2
Does everyone in the Navy chew gum or something? The lady tanker pilot, the squadron commander pilot, the air traffic lady etc.
CaptainChaos777 1 year ago 2
@CaptainChaos777 People perform better while chewing gum. Test taking, pilots, astronauts.
hunterhalo2 1 year ago
@CaptainChaos777 I'd imagine it relives stress for them.
Topher56ify 1 year ago
@CaptainChaos777 *relieves stress
Topher56ify 1 year ago
Thanks WarHoover, I appreciate your kind words.
Paul
cantin46 1 year ago
Nothing more annoying than Navy women.
antimatterXXXIII 1 year ago
It kills me all the other pilots are watching on the video eating popcorn ROFL. I bet there is alot of wagering going on there that didn't get shown.
WileeC 1 year ago
@WileeC,
You're absolutely right. Everyone in that ready room is having a great time watching "the show" and commenting on the landings.
And every pilot landing KNOWS that all their buddies are just waiting for them to screw the pooch so they can give them grief about it after they land. It really enhances the already pressured experience . . .
It's a real locker room atmosphere - very irreverent - and one of the best parts of the job.
WarHoover 1 year ago
@WarHoover really bad idea to be thinking about that instead of trying to stay ahead of the program. in a Healthy squadron you only give s**t to pilots from the Other outfits, imho. now if you crap yr suit you can expect a lot of grief from Everyone, however
obtw, ever fly the ES-3?
cloudshe 10 months ago
Having flown choppers in Vn to hot LZ's day and night time I would rather cheat death there than what you Navy & Marine guys were doing on that pitching deck. I salute all of you with the great big balls. USA needs guys like you!! WELL DONE!! WELL DONE!!
cantin46 1 year ago
@cantin46,
I beg to differ.
Sure there are nights (even after hundreds of night traps) where your legs still shake like it was the first time - but that's NOTHING compared to what you guys went through back in Vietnam.
Losing ONE aircraft over a six month cruise is a really big deal - and can't even come close to the attrition suffered by the Huey drivers in Vietnam. Right now everyone supports the troops - a luxury you guys did not enjoy. Our hats are off to you Sir!
WarHoover 1 year ago
I think we can also give hats off to the guy who designed those landing gear struts
crabtrap 1 year ago 2
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CohenAviran 1 year ago
just listen to the pilots comments on this exercise. The Captian bit off more than he , the ship or the crew should endure. Misguided Management, I've seen it before, I'm an Navy Vet.
danagal79 1 year ago
@danagal79,
There are definitely nights where you wonder "Why the hell are we going up in this?"
I don't pretend to have the risk management market cornered or anything, but there is something to be said for being the only Navy able to conduct flight ops in those conditions - and the only way to have that ability is to practice it.
I'm sure there's a good balance of keeping the skills sharp without over-exposing the ship and flight crews to undue risk, and I think we hit it most of the time .
WarHoover 1 year ago
i find that lady don't sound that professional
malithugs 1 year ago
@malithugs she looks like reba :D
OMrkithO 1 year ago 2
@malithugs I find she is a typical Air Traffic Officer. Couldn't control a thermostat in a living room but acts like she works every push.
faabound 1 year ago
Don't forget. Marine Aviators fly off of Navy carriers.
semperfi0375 1 year ago 3
Semper Fi
OmegaForceAirsoft 1 year ago
great video Thx.
ikilledmyidol 1 year ago
A breed apart - luv these guys. I put hundreds of these guys on targets in Vietnam.
SEAVet69 1 year ago
did the last pilot fail a test? He said that was his last time.
eatsleep3D 1 year ago
I think he was probably retiring
sunnynbaby 1 year ago
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE SHITTING ME.
tonybeir 1 year ago
ill tell u what. landing at night in good weather is scary especially the first time you do it. being a new guy, i can't imagine having to do it with a major pitching deck during blue water ops. big balls!
dtrimbleusmc 1 year ago
There's not a way to do this on autopilot? Perhaps some sort of stabalized ILS + onboard radar and a lot of very sofisticated software?
roknjohn 1 year ago
It's called Automatic Carrier Landing System, but i don't know anything more about it. Reccomend you google some more.
mininow 1 year ago
@roknjohn,
Some aircraft can do it automatically. But those systems can and do fail from time to time.
You have to keep the skills sharp to be able to land in these kind of conditions "manually".
Remember this could be a lot worse. At least they can see the ship (sometimes you don't break through the clouds until your 5-10 seconds away from landing). At least all their engines are operating, etc.
Sometimes when it's bad, it's BAD . . .
WarHoover 1 year ago
Damn a pitching and rolling deck? at night? The ony thing that would make that more frightning woud be rain. These guys have a big pair of banging brass ones. God bless the US NAVY. Those folks are out there for us.
Sundancetr4 1 year ago 7
@Sundancetr4,
Here's what would make it more frightening under these conditions:
-Cloud deck down to 200 feet or less (you don't see the ship until you're seconds away from landing
-One of your 2 engines is not operating
-Can't get your flaps down (although this isn't that big of a deal by itself)
-Electrical malfunction; some/all of your cockpit instruments/lighting is inop
-Smoke/fumes in the cockpit
-On fire
-Can't get your landing gear down
All have happened before and will happen again
WarHoover 1 year ago
The Capt. of that ship needs his ass reamed big time...
1903A3shooter 1 year ago
hard to say shooter, great experience for pilots, LSOs, CATCC & tanker dudes. you might say that because everything turned out well, maybe it was all under control, although there were a few nerves apparent.
also, the skipper may have gotten some marching orders fm the CARGRU admiral. no one wants to be responsible for an accident or injury, lotsa CYA there, still, it's ultimately up to the pilot to keep himself alive
cloudshe 1 year ago
If you haven't seen the whole series you gotta watch it I downloaded it from piratebay whereever you can find it get it. WOW and if you know any cocky airforce pilots send this video to them!!!
macuss87 1 year ago
Now that is skill.
NiklasFranGoteborg 1 year ago 2
My hats off to Navy Pilots. God Bless you all.
m1keand1ke 1 year ago 59
@m1keand1ke god bless the navy
STLPILOT9 1 year ago
@m1keand1ke umm don't forget the Marine Core pilots. (most of the pilots in this clip were Marines).
ewthmatth 1 year ago
@m1keand1ke you mean naval aviators. Pilots are lesser people.
WaldoUnited 8 months ago
I never had a pitching deck at nite
just day time - even more pitch than this video -
so much that the LSO told us to IGNORE THE BALL !
my heart is pounding watching this video and recalling that day - and that was in 1976!
hats off to the pilots! (and all support crew!)
semper fi !!
Phantom Driver
TheDragonBF2 1 year ago 45
@TheDragonBF2 WOW you would think that "pitching deck" would be a part of everyday life as a naval aviator. are you saying that this does not happen that much. I know that the boat is big but I'm sure tyhat it is always rocking. are am i wrong about this?
drod103164 1 year ago
TheDragonBF2 1 year ago
@TheDragonBF2
God bless all Phantom drivers!
617Ghost 7 months ago 2
Guys flying Tomcats and Phantoms (and RA-5s/A-3s etc) had it a lot harder than these guys. Something to keep in mind when you watch the vid.
zone5five 1 year ago
at the end, is he saying hes gonna quic?
DreamAboutSpace 1 year ago
He may have gotten promoted out of his pilot slot, transfered, or retired. Guys like that don't quit. The one talking at the end was one of the experienced commanders. The one that pulled the inexperienced pilot out of her plane in the middle of the video.
Jester814 1 year ago
Caught this on PBS about 6 mos. ago...watch for the re-run....great show! Yes, he did retire. Can't remember whether or not he went reserve.
35slantback 1 year ago
As a retired USAF Officer (non-pilot), after seeing this and the related videos, I have the utmost respect for these guys n gals and what they endure for our country. THANK YOU!
sonnymarshall 1 year ago 3
I remember landing my 747 in Guam during (what I heard later) a 6.5 earth quake. The runway was not only pitching up and down but is was going side to side. But I was lucky to have over 10,000 feet of runway.
These guys are simply the best.
That "flat top" skipper made a big boo boo. He needs to re-evaluate his training objectives!
Captain Rusty Aimer (UAL Ret.)
RustyAimer787 1 year ago 2
Fantastic vid!!!
egpilot13 1 year ago 2
The last guy that landed,is he going to land base?
Extreme1567 1 year ago
no he is retiering from the Navy. sad if you think about it
cypris2002 1 year ago
damn, i wouldnt want to be in his situation too
Extreme1567 1 year ago
From a former F4 RIO, this is the most awesome video I have seen.
jmcclard 1 year ago
This retired AF officer is in total awe
RayGettings 1 year ago 2
gah dang I hate it when i catch myself reading every comment ever posted on videos! this one has been my favorite for all the legit comments.... can learn a lot reading what people have to say
Nathan1138Ammons 1 year ago
I betcha they don;t do this again anytime soon!
whforbesii 1 year ago
Spent a tour working the Flight Deck on the Midway in the mid 70's. Adrenaline is a constant. It was my favorite time while in the Marine Corps.
wbobradio 1 year ago
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This is about as exciting as watching paint dry.
PBS just can't seem to put it together, most of the time.
Keep that redheaded gal away from the Rocky Racoon makeup cabinet willya?
schlusselmensch 2 years ago
that readhead aint acting in a very professionel way, whats she doing there? The other guys though, mindblowing what they can achieve....awsomnes
noosrovla 2 years ago
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Well, I only CQ'd in the T-28 & Stoof, but I'd say this is pure Hollywood.
Would the air boss have launched this training exercise if the PBS crew hadn't been along on the cruise? I doubt it.
I'm glad they all got back aboard, but this wasn't combat, so what's the point of making your guys hang it all out so far? To make a cool video? For bragging rights in the ready room? Bush.
2008jonman 2 years ago
How about so when it is war time they can do it...as if they will not have bigger things to stress about...you always practice this stuff when you have the room to keep trying and trying...had this been war you'd want to get in first shot.
Burgeezy 2 years ago
From a retired Navy wife of 27 years, you guys are awesome, real life heroes.
Good Bless you.
phartzyone 2 years ago 4
I give the Squadron CO enormous credit for taking the gasser up instead of his nugget.
CRsBeem 2 years ago 2
From a humble citizen who enjoys the freedoms that you help protect...
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH...
13BedRock72 2 years ago
Oww wish i was an american, get to join the USN and do this :(
SilentEagleF15 2 years ago
Best air-fighter documentary ever
CaTaLMusic 2 years ago
OMG, respect !!!
DiamZz 2 years ago 2
what an excellent film/documentary ,wow !! you navy pilots have to be the best ... i was on the edge of my seat ..till the last jet landed !! great footage with the crew room and stuff .
TheDundeepieman 2 years ago
amazing! ima student pilot. let me tell you. that shit is craaaazzzyyyyyy!!!!! i would love to land a cessna out there! that would be some fun!
w29bum 2 years ago
respect... nuff said...
johnTconover 2 years ago
Whats funny is , all these Supers and baby hornets can land themselfs, but that wouldnt be any fun would it.
sniperbait940 2 years ago
true, but theyre not gonna do that if the deck is pitching and rolling. throws off the instruments.
Phreedz 2 years ago
yes they can, in fact they are more accurate that a human will ever be! ACLS
automated carrier landing system. the only reason pilots land the aircraft or for the most part just steer it ( they control the thrust very often ) is because thats just another way the pilots get graded.
sniperbait940 2 years ago
Dont control the thrust*
sniperbait940 2 years ago
When there is trouble in the world who dose everyone call?
schulzmj1 2 years ago 3
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Shit, I could land upside down...what a bunch of wimps lol !!
Toncor12 2 years ago
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Looks funny. But still I am a bit hating america because they dont care about the planet
FsxCaptain 2 years ago
But I am hating ignorant swedish teens who haven't done squat yet commenting about anyone, much less America.
troopersgillie 2 years ago
that shit is crazy.
Jjay7 2 years ago
Tou you AMERICANS on the Aircraft CArriers! YOU ARE THE BEST! Thank you! And Have a safe and happy new year!
Nato61 2 years ago 3
Solid brass ones, dude....
Ironhandjohn 2 years ago 3
Awesome! Completely absorbed by this naval aviators performance. Excellent job!
gallmdw1 2 years ago
wow, amazing. thanks.
iamb0rk 2 years ago
You know why CDR Fravour is so good...PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.
I have no skipper qualifications, but I think all 12 should be up there every night. It's a calculated risk and a valuable investment.
jolly113 2 years ago
Impressive one time approach and trap by CMDR David "sex" Fravor... I couldn't imagine landing on a moving + pitching + minimal light object....
danwincks 2 years ago
Leading by example. Sheer competency and skill sets displayed by CDR Fravour is most memorable. He made it look so easy. One cool cat. Great documentary all around.
thson25 2 years ago
I have this whole series but this episode was my favourite! Naval Aviation at it's finest - as stated below, this is what sets it apart from the rest.
And hat's off to CDR Fravour, thats what leaders do - stepping up and putting the experience where it's needed, Dietrich will get her chance eventually.
Omega616 2 years ago
Being a CAG LSO on a 27C carrier with F-8's, A-3's etc., this brings back many memories. Wonder who gave the launch order?
knottgw 2 years ago
FATKNOTT ! thanks for saving my life once for sure & a couple maybe's
cloudshe 2 years ago
obtw i just uploaded some oboat crash video fm howdy, RF-8 barricade & St Price ramp strike, check it out
cloudshe 2 years ago
This is what has always set Naval Aviators apart from all the rest.
airdale18 2 years ago 4
i remember those pitching decks everyone top side used to be nervous hoping not to have a misshap one time we were standing on the bow when a f-18 from VFA-131 hit hard and the right gear broke the sidewinder draged on the deck but no bad misshap all were safe
cypris2003 2 years ago
sure brings back memories of my time in the gulf. I was in Va-94 from Jan.1st,1989 until it became VFA-94, and did 2 cruises as a plane captain, one on the Enterprise, the other on the USS Lincoln. Remember night ops well!
agpilotphil 2 years ago
he's the CAG
4c3m4n 2 years ago
no it was the CO of the fighter squadron.
Pariah411 2 years ago
Who took the flight for the female officer? Was he the chief fighter pilot?
rowekmr 2 years ago
CDR David Fravor, VFA 41 Commanding Officer -- rather 'skipper' than 'chief' ; )
wmmmk 2 years ago
Oops sorry was going to call him skipper but thought that was too informal (for us civies). Is it normal for the Skipper to fly or was he looking out?
rowekmr 2 years ago
shoulda left her in, the guys were doin pretty bad.
LSO's fm the 60s & 70s would be laffin at this, waving F-8s & A-5s & 27Charlie stuff.
Tankerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cloudshe 2 years ago
Thanks guys for all you do!
Don
USN ATL Fleet
USS Aylwin DE-1081
1971 - 1975
GlassOnion71 2 years ago
Ditto, GlassOnion (Don). Hey man... USS Elmer Montgomery FF-1082 (1991-1992) :) NS Mayport?
TrueCourse 2 years ago
Sorry, no
1st DTS was Destroyer & submarine piers Norfolk, VA
2nd was Bath, Maine,
3rd was Charleston, SC.
GlassOnion71 2 years ago
When I flew for the Navy other than center line there was no deck lighting. Landing on Black Deck Ships you couldn't see the deck until after you got out of the aircraft. (A-4s on the Forrestal 1967-68)
redbaroniii 2 years ago
The only part of working nights on the flight deck I enjoyed, was not being able to see the horizon so I could not tell how much the ship was rolling. You could feel it but on an overcast or moonless night it is one eerie feeling. VF143 1979-84 CVN69 good memories of some really rough times.
dblgonzo 2 years ago
These guys experience more adrenaline rush in a single night of ops than the average joe in a long long time.
Intense!!
iesikhaty 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Its really not this dramatic at all.
Kewlf00l 2 years ago
I agree totally. This is a bit excessive, especially for a pitching deck scenario. What you want to look for which is much more dangerous then a pitching deck is a running engagement, I.E. 10-20 degrees positive pitch aoa while your arresting hook has a wire caught. The nose comes down hard enough to blow out a tire or two.
suraxis 2 years ago
sheer skillzz mannn
FUCKsaranewyork 2 years ago
slightly depressing..... you gona miss the rush, buddy. respect!
yeahwhatever666 2 years ago
Amazing... god bless you guys. Keep up the good work.
icer22x 2 years ago
Boy, glad we got guys like this doing this job. What a great group.
ObltKG4 2 years ago
Day, smooth deck = great fun.
Night, crappy weather, no moon, pitching deck, broken jet = really really hard. I had 147 night traps and I'm happy to be done. Cheated death enough times.
zx6rjet 2 years ago 6
the closest ive ever come to this was on a simulator..... carrier landings are hard enough on a stationary deck during the daytime, with zero wind, perfect visibility. i can only imagine how difficult a pitching deck at night is.
dhl1986 2 years ago
im canadian...but im trying to get into the US airforce...i dont know how...can anybody tell me?
B00TYCALLZ 2 years ago
Get a US citizenship
calvin950 2 years ago
Talk to an officer recruiter. Make sure it's not the enlisted guy first.
phidelt08 2 years ago
the US Army might take you, try to get into Army aviation, then attempt an interservice transfer, might take a couple years
cloudshe 2 years ago
troll. Shut the fuck up. Do us all a favor, and get the hell off youtube.
FlightSimulatorXATC 2 years ago
oh no thanks
CaptianCrispy 2 years ago
Hey does anyone know where I can get the song at the last 2 minutes of the video? Great video, this is my favorite episode from the series.
FlightSimulatorXATC 2 years ago
Just killer...The whole vid was epic..the best was CMDR Fravor and his Rio walking down the deck, his last pitching deck trap.....Good stuff...
pkrippa 2 years ago 4
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I'd like to see those Yankee Americans try that while they are under threat of real submarine or surface missile attack in a real combat situation.
anthonymaw 2 years ago
It wouldn't look much different, except there would be a diesel slick on the water where the hostile sub used to be.
JorgeTanaka 2 years ago 6
Haha, pwned! USA baby!
modeco 2 years ago 2
Let me guess.. your country doesnt operate night carrier landings ay? Get over it.
viruslived 2 years ago
you think your such a big shot cuz your all anti american u stupid shit they get rid of the attacker before its a direct threat.
Cuan95 2 years ago
The just blow everything out the water and clean the sky - that simple.
Behind these (for TV) choking youngsters faces are highly trained and disciplined man.
Go Boys!
WD598 2 years ago
we're the only ones who've been doing in since the late 1940s - often in real combat situations and ALWAYS under the treat of attack. you're an idiot.
nico3282 2 years ago
I'm a proud Air Force pilot, 18+ yrs, over 3,600 hrs, but I gotta hand it to my Navy and Marine brothers.....you guys got big brass ones!
Man, would I love to try to trap at the boat!
"Twister"
BTW, kudos to the boss who decided to be the tanker toad instead of putting the inexperienced pilot out in the dark. Way to take care of your people.
Twister051 2 years ago 3
The Carrier is an amazing machine and team
OS2 Barrett
NTDS Track Sup.
USS Carl Vinson - 1988 - 1990
joshokc 2 years ago
I heard or read somewhere that fighter pilots have years of training for a few moments of sheer terror. Being a carrier pilot, they would have these sheer moments every single time they take off knowing that to come back to base would be amongst the most terrifying moments ever. Especially on a pitching deck in blackness on a stormy night. I salute these aviators and the whole crew who work as one to simply get the job done. Each and every single member of a carrier crew is a true hero.
Essnem 2 years ago 2
Wow, white knuckle time. Hats off to those fly boys and girls.
nofooIn 2 years ago
Great video & job by all....but the Marine Airwing would have saved a lot of fuel and taxpayer's money. 1st and 2nd MAW, DaNang
yellowonblack 2 years ago
For those of you who have never been a pilot -- imagine you are coming in at 150-180 mph on a "runway" that is going up and down vertically 20-30 feet and pitching too. And you have to catch a cable while avoiding slamming into the stern.
When that pilot said that this was more dangerous than flying in the gulf I can see why...
My hat's off to those guys...
wlb50 2 years ago 5
You Navy Guys and Gals who do that job are slick shit. The toughest, most demanding, most challenging, most emotional, most physical job on the planet. To defend freedom and interests around the globe and to be at the pointy tip of the spear had got to be the most rewarding thing anyone can do. You should all be proud.
Martins219 2 years ago 6
Does anyone know which is the song in the last minute of the clip??? Pleaseeee!
GlobeMasterLover 2 years ago
For serious, that was a nice sound!
aaron8862006 2 years ago
It reminds me of the Friday Night Lights Intro/Theme music.
jqwsf69 2 years ago
Top Down v.2
Eclectric Music
(Scene: Landing on pitching decks)
Source: PBS Website - Carrier - Music in the film
RMS148 2 years ago
Just Killer!
pkrippa 2 years ago
There are many interesting activities aboard an aircraft carrier, but the flight deck is where the action is! FLY NAVY!
fireater41 2 years ago
It's not that big of a deal... My original statement was about all of the Drama in the scenes, it is not that dramatic at all if you are there. I was just disappointed in the way this is portrayed. I understand that it makes better TV, but it is over the top. That lady is way overdramatic, but that is believeable since she is a "BooterEnsign," PBS should just know better. Just saying, there is more to show...
skrappy73 2 years ago
guess you're not an aviator
remedispank 2 years ago 3
Shot in the dark here: like... the hard work that goes on under the decks?
aaron8862006 2 years ago
Thanks for the upload!
vidcritic27 2 years ago