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Nov 20, 2014 11:55:36   #
newtimes Loc: Indiana
 
VERY GOOD, thanks for sharing

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Nov 20, 2014 12:04:50   #
tlbuljac Loc: Oklahoma
 
That was one excellent video. I really enjoyed it. Always wanted to be a pilot but never followed through. Ended up a Marine combat soldier...Thanks for sharing

bcheary wrote:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1


Going to the Boat - First Time

Here is a good birds eye view of what pilots see when they are landing on the deck of a carrier.

Most Marine pilots are required to do carrier quals, as all Navy pilots are required to do.

They begin with touch and go(arresting gear hook up), then proceed to catch an arresting gear wire on the ships surface.

Take note of the pilots description of the moving angle deck they have to land on....
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1 ... (show quote)

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Nov 20, 2014 12:06:21   #
Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA
 
That was great, thanks

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Nov 20, 2014 12:11:51   #
cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
Old Salt wrote:
Never made it to the Forrestal (my uncle did ) two tours on the America, one on the Saratoga and also on board the Independence


Hubby was on the Indy... also Ranger and TR. :)

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Nov 20, 2014 12:12:32   #
bodacious Loc: Oregon
 
bcheary wrote:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1


Going to the Boat - First Time

Here is a good birds eye view of what pilots see when they are landing on the deck of a carrier.

Most Marine pilots are required to do carrier quals, as all Navy pilots are required to do.

They begin with touch and go(arresting gear hook up), then proceed to catch an arresting gear wire on the ships surface.

Take note of the pilots description of the moving angle deck they have to land on....
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1 ... (show quote)


That landing was the most nervous time I spent in the Navy. Up there it looks completely impossible, always gave some thought to wearing a diaper, to hell with the chute. Very good, but I am not so sure about the thanks for the memories stuff to follow. Thanks anyway Brian for posting. Keep this up and I will need to take the laptop to the restroom for future reply's.

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Nov 20, 2014 12:20:23   #
cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
bcheary wrote:
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1


Going to the Boat - First Time

Here is a good birds eye view of what pilots see when they are landing on the deck of a carrier.

Most Marine pilots are required to do carrier quals, as all Navy pilots are required to do.

They begin with touch and go(arresting gear hook up), then proceed to catch an arresting gear wire on the ships surface.

Take note of the pilots description of the moving angle deck they have to land on....
http://player.vimeo.com/video/31549908?autoplay=1 ... (show quote)


That was awesome! Thanks for posting! I have a GREAT fondness for Naval Aviators and the jets they fly. (especially F-14's) :)

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Nov 20, 2014 12:41:26   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
joehel2 wrote:
Great video, thanks for posting it.


You are welcome Joe. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:43:53   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
WereWolf1967 wrote:
Boy, you sure know how to wake old memories don't you?
I can still remember my first "arrested" landing. What the pilots didn't mention was the "pucker factor". Your butt muscles tighten up so much in anticipation of the trap that you couldn't stick a needle up there!

In our Vietnam days, we always had to be ready for a blue water trap. I made quite a few with either Bingo Fuel or battle damage. I even had to go into the J-bar (the net) once with my F4 having my starboard engine out and my port engine surging. combine that with wing leading edge slat damage and it wasn't a controlled crash, it was dumb luck. After I boltered on my first pass, the LSO had me do a longer downwind so the J-bar could be rigged on the flight deck. After "landing", My RIO and I got extracted from the nylon webbing, walked away and looked back at my "handiwork". Collapsed starboard main gear, sheared of nose gear, starboard wing slats gone.
But, as my flight instructor always said, "any landing you can walk away from is a good one". Amen to that one Commander Jenkins.
Boy, you sure know how to wake old memories don't ... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup: Thanks for that enlightening account and thank you for your service to our country. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:44:22   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
jpgto wrote:
Thanks for posting, very informative and interesting.


You are welcome JP. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:44:51   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
imntrt1 wrote:
I have a buddy that is on a carrier right now driving F/A 18s.....He loves it. I love everything Aviation so thanks for that post.

Mike


You are welcome Mike. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:45:16   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
f8bengal wrote:
Tell me that gal doesn't have balls!


:lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 20, 2014 12:46:54   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
tusketwedge wrote:
From your first line I'm led to assume that you haven't been around the piers to much.Calling a carrier a boat is like calling a 150 ft yatch a rowboat.


Not my wording. :-D If you look at it again, that is what the marines called it. You need to address your remarks to them. :mrgreen:

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Nov 20, 2014 12:47:44   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
JerR wrote:
I was on a tanker (USS TRUCKEE AO 147) and we would refuel the Forrestal at sea. That in itself was awesome for an 18 year old sailor.


:thumbup: :thumbup: Thank you for your service to our country. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:48:50   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
JoAnneK01 wrote:
Mahalo Brian. You can almost feel the stomach being forced up as the aircraft comes to a complete instant stop. No wonder they call it a "controlled crash".


Aloha and mahalo to you JoAnne. :-D

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Nov 20, 2014 12:49:17   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
JoAnneK01 wrote:
Mahalo Brian. You can almost feel the stomach being forced up as the aircraft comes to a complete instant stop. No wonder they call it a "controlled crash".


Sorry. Double post.

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