Catapult Launches Alongside a Navy Shooter

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These videos are not monetized. DOD service members are not authorized to solicit or accept gifts because of their official position. My "buy me a beer" account is no longer active. The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein. This video shall not be reused, reproduced, or redistributed without written permission from Growler Jams. Welcome aboard the flight deck of the Spirit of Freedom, the USS George Washington (CVN-73). Today, we are on the bow watching catapult shots during initial day carrier qualification. These pilots are Naval Flight Students, working towards their wings of gold on a hot August day 75 miles east of Jacksonville, FL in 2023. _______________________ Links: Watch this for a detailed breakdown of DECK CREW HAND SIGNALS and flight deck CATAPULT PROCEDURES: https://youtu.be/itxCibqCUZw Watch this to see more T-45 catapult launches, and stay tuned to the INTERVIEW on the flight deck with "Shipmate" in the LAST TWO MINUTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YUUW_YtUf4 Watch this to see the other end of the boat... the fantail, as the LSOs "waive" the students. I also describe LSO GRADES and CARRIER QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES in detail: https://youtu.be/swjSIDlSzY0 Fly Navy! Chapters: 0:00 Launch Number 1 1:22 Catapult Malfunction 5:00 Launch Number 2 6:50 Launch Number 3 9:52 Launch Number 4 12:05 Launch Number 5 14:40 Launch Number 6 16:20 Launch Number 7 #ASMR #relaxationmeditation #flightdeckoperations #usnavy #f18 #superhornet #flynavy #avgeek #naswi #flightdeck #navy #growler #theodoreroosevelt #topgun #navalaviation #aviation #aviationworld #aviationlovers #fighterjet #trending #goshawk #cockpitview #navy_motivational_video #cockpitviews #dcs #dcsworld #carrier #pilot #studentpilotlife #asmrsounds #usnavy #navalaviation #t45