Naval Aviation

[Phylodog]

Thought these were really interesting to watch. Gives me a new level of respect for these guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=4gGMI8d3vLs

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=S0yj70QbBzg

 

[JALVI]

Re: Naval Aviation

You aint kiddin dood.

 

[mexicanmatch]

Re: Naval Aviation

Talk abt butt pucker. Those guys are great. thanks

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Naval Aviation

Not just the guys...

 

[KUSA]

Re: Naval Aviation

Air Force pilots ain't got shit on these guys.

 

[Switchblade]

Re: Naval Aviation

There is nothing like 'swinging with the wing'. Having spent a little time in the FMF back in the day was a highlight in my life. The things I saw were nothing short of outfuckingstanding when it came to Marine/Naval Aviation

 

[kraigWY]

Re: Naval Aviation

My son was on the Carl Venson. Back in 1994 I had the pleasure of taking a Tiger Cruse on that ship. After their sea tour I flew to Hawaii and road back on it to Oakland.

I got to watch these guys and they were amazing. Not just the pilots but the whole crew, Talk about team work.

They put on quite an Air Show for us.

If you ever get a chance for a Tiger Cruse, jump on it. Trust me, for an old infantry guy it was quite educational.

 

[rsee03]

Re: Naval Aviation

I was aircrew in the back of CODS (Carrier On-board Delivery). Used to carry cargo mail & passengers to & from the carriers. I've got over 500 cats & traps in the back end. Nothing like shooting off in a couple seconds sitting backwards.

 

[Mike]

Re: Naval Aviation

Great video. I remember many a night sitting in the Delta pattern watching this wondering if anyone was going to pop the top. It's really neat to see from off the side of the ship.

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: Naval Aviation

When I worked with Naval Aviation a couple years ago one of the instructor pilots told me this

<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-size: 17pt">

The three best things in life are a good landing, a good orgasm, and a good shit.

A night carrier landing is one of the few opportunities to experience all three at the same time.
</span> </span>

And my favorite, cuz thsi is how I fly RC!

<span style="color: #000099"><span style="font-size: 17pt">
Flaring to land is like squatting to pee.
</span> </span>

 

[SScott]

Re: Naval Aviation

Great videos, I have to have my kids watch these. Watching the horizon move up and down makes me homesick for the Sea(I can't believe I just said that) when I was in I couldn't wait to get out. Now things like that bring back memories of the "Good things" from a six month deployment.
SScott

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: Naval Aviation

Here - I posted these in another high speed pass one - but this is Naval Aviation as well - they were on a laptop returned to me by the aviation mechanics when I worked for NAVAIR

http://www.westcoasttactical.com/scotttu/supersonic.mpg

http://www.westcoasttactical.com/scotttu/flares.mpg

 

[Phil1]

Re: Naval Aviation

India has been trying to get its first aircraft carrier into operation for several years. The Indian parliament recently passed a motion allowing for the payment of the latest cost overruns on the project. It's buying some old Russian ship.

That will undoubtedly give China a further push for finalizing its long awaited carrier. What remains to be seen is the issues in bringing about safe carrier operations for these two novices in this area of naval aviation.

India story:
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100313/NEWS02/100319927/1010/BIZ01

Chinese analysis/ Carrier Dreams: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/cv.htm

When you learn the hard way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkg0Lxp8k6E&NR=1

 

[Guest]

Re: Naval Aviation

And our kids' heroes are ball players and musicians, who make millions for playing games and singing songs.

How fucked up is that?

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: Naval Aviation

China has already said publicly it would nuke a carrier group if we attempted to defend Taiwan.