PBS: Carrier – Landing on a Pitching Deck Pt. 1
From the PBS documentary series “Carrier” – Rites of Passage.
Navy pilots landing aboard the USS Nimitz during rough seas in the Pacific.
Duration : 0:10:0
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Tags: Aircraft, Carrier, deck, F-18, F18, fighter, hornet, landing, Navy, night, Nimitz, PBS, pilot, pitching, superhornet, USS
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
mayhemlee, I was on …
mayhemlee, I was on the carrier Eisenhower for 4 years and 7 months and I just left in March. Trust me, do whatever you can to stay off a carrier. If you’re in an air rating, you are definitely going to a carrier, but if you are on the surface side, do not ask to go to a carrier in A school. The fascination you have will wear off very fast.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Good luck Recruit. …
Good luck Recruit. Keep your mouth shut, take watch seriously, and enjoy it. Boot camp is 3 squares a day, and plenty of sleep. Easy day.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
In one week i’ll be …
In one week i’ll be at boot camp. I pray i get to ride on a carrier………..i’m never going to lose my fascination with these pilots or the carriers.
Engineering marvels.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
This is tough stuff …
This is tough stuff. You need some real flying skills to land on a pitching deck like this. Respect!
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
look at how the …
look at how the ship moves up and down on the waves!!
I mean the ship is so big, you would expect that a ship like that would dine like that!
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
i was in the aussie …
i was in the aussie navy and in 2003 went to the gulf for a few months.. wasn’t fun!!! i feel for these boys and girls!!! and god i got see sick in rough seas!!!! and i spent 3 years at sea!!!
i love this documentary!! its on Foxtel for all the other aussies that have it!!
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Respect to all …
Respect to all those pilots !! Looks hard and dangerous
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Everyone on youtube …
Everyone on youtube is a pilot.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
intense ! cool …
intense ! cool job…
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Great reply, lots …
Great reply, lots of other idiots who have no clue.I have over 500 deck landings as a Helo driver and respect the fast movers, takes lot of balls. Thanks for an intelligent comment.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Wow good video!.
…
Wow good video!.
Can’t they just make like a giant butterfly net and catch planes coming in and put them down.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
lol right?
lol right?
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Anyway I’m not sure …
Anyway I’m not sure the USS Nimitz would be a great help in Northrend but I have to agree with you dude.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
true… and the …
true… and the jackasses who comment–dont kno a thing about war, except world of warcraft or command and conquer.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
i think anyone who …
i think anyone who hasnt EVEN BEEN in a war themself, should keep it to themself if theyre gonna talk $H1T. im in the navy, sometimes pride can be a good thing, but many people i see have way too much pride it makes them look dumb
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
What the does …
What the does this have to do with the topic?
Take the diaper off your head and clean it out… Maybe then you’ll make sense.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
“Free” countries? …
“Free” countries?Depends what is the interpretation of that word for you. Attacking other counties, replacing the govt with tthe ones you prefer , this is your interpretation. Well !! if thats what you like to do, then be ready for the consequences. Seems you have’nt learnt much from the day when you country was brough down on its knees.
You shall have your freedom, and other countries will have their freedom to defend themselves from yout atrocities.
HAts off to those who stood up against you
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
This video is about …
This video is about the brave aviators and crew to serve the United States. It’s not about who’s country has a bigger penis or whatever… Sheesh arguing like gradeschool playground. kids.
As for the TOPIC of the video… My hats go off to ALL men and women of the armed forces of the “Free” countries that have served throughout the years…
Cheers.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
canada… right
canada… right
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Without the …
Without the Canadian Navy in WW2 the Allies would have lost the Battle of the Atlantic before the US entered the war. Without the UK as a staging post D-day would never have happened, no matter how many US troops there were. WW2 was replete with moments like that. Worth remembering before any of the Allies start willy waving.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
I see your point …
I see your point and am leaning towards it. However the fresnel lens was invented by French FYI but still not by an American
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
First, I was a helo …
First, I was a helo pilot–and every landing you walk away from is a miracle in one of those things! Secondly, how did this whole text posting get to turning on one of our greatest allies. Since WWI the Canucks have been brilliant to us!
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Been there, done …
Been there, done that – Naval aviaitor 1965 -1985
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
any flyer that can …
any flyer that can hit ok three on a pitching deck like that is ace in my book
August 19th, 2009 at 3:13 am
I have found that …
I have found that there is no lack of ignorant people posting comments on YouTube. Anyone that has ever served in the US military and has any concept of history wouldn’t be making disparaging comments about our allies. I think it was Rommel that said “Give me Canadian soldiers and American equipment and I can win the war in 6 months” or something to that effect.