Best Catapult Launch Narration... Ever?

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6 ай бұрын

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This is a video of me taking a catapult shot on Christmas Day in a Navy C-2 Greyhound. It was filmed as we flew off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier a few years back. I hope you enjoy the commentary and learn a few things about what it's like to be a Naval Aviator.
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@flyrobroy 2 ай бұрын

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@5AcresandaMoose 25 күн бұрын

Will check it out-Thanks! ✈️⚓️🏔️🌊

@camoogoo 5 ай бұрын

As someone who has never been in a plane before, I can confirm after watching this video I am a fully qualified navy pilot.

@garetjax2768 5 ай бұрын

Dr. Jones Sr: I didn't know you could fly a plane. Dr. Jones Jr: Fly? Yes. Land? No.

@phoenixrising011 5 ай бұрын

Once you get the mustache down we'll talk about the rest.

@mayhewfisher62 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, pretty sure I've got the hang of it too now. Prob don't even need a co-pilot cuz I watched this twice.

@snowgorilla9789 5 ай бұрын

Am guessing you missed the part "because my/our life depends on it/them"

@chumpthetraitor7331 5 ай бұрын

And i can confirm that this kind of tik-toky joke is not original and will be copied and pasted over and over just like the 'hold my beer' joke but maybe less.

@Hogscraper 5 ай бұрын

Having only ever heard two catapult launch narrations I can confirm this is definitely the best one ever.

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

I literately just laughed out loud when I read that!

@timearly5241 5 ай бұрын

That’s twice as many as me, and I agree!

@operationscomputer1478 5 ай бұрын

yes this one just pips growler jam channel for best narration ;)

@nachbarnachbarsens7433 5 ай бұрын

first one for me. and it's truly the best

@danielralefeta 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree. The best.

@matthewnardin7304 5 ай бұрын

You can tell this is legit by the mustaches.

@Deontjie 11 күн бұрын

I hope there is never a boat with the name Biden.

@junglist8505 10 күн бұрын

Maybe we can name a Federal prison after Trump...he got like 480 idiots doing time because of him right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@1MTEK 9 күн бұрын

@@Deontjie I'm not a fan of Biden either. But at least he never disparaged those who gave their lives as "suckers" and "losers", and never wanted be seen in the presence of military amputees because "it doesn’t look good for me."

@WolfA4 8 күн бұрын

There's some SgtMaj's out there SEETHING at that moostache right this minute. Probably tossing and turning in their bed at the thought of the hair barely passing the corner of his mouth.

@foxh8er 22 сағат бұрын

@@junglist8505 The federal prison will double as his house and presidential library

@gaijininja 5 ай бұрын

I used to think that the time it took to get a plane in place, hooked up, and ready to launch was so damn slow. But seeing these cockpit and deck views with narrations shows why. To keep everyone alive with a thousand double checks. Awesome narration, and wonderful style.

@Tiger74147 4 ай бұрын

Makes you wonder though how much it works like that in a combat scenario. Like in WW2 those launches would've had to be much much faster.

@vinny142 2 ай бұрын

@@Tiger74147 "Like in WW2 those launches would've had to be much much faster." First; many of the videos on this channel and the Growler Jams channel are combat missions (the US is always at war somewhere). As for speed; there is no real need to get all the planes up in the air quickly because they can always just enter a holding pattern next to the ship. They would not want to waste time because fuel is limited, but there is no mad rush either. There might be a more pressing situation if the ship is under attack directly, but most of the time the ship is far away from the action and has other ships around it to defend it.

@Tiger74147 2 ай бұрын

@@vinny142 That's utter nonsense. As a point of reference, most fighter craft can only stay in the air for maybe half an hour. There are longer range craft, of course, but they are usually operating at the extent of their range due to territorial limitations and safety. As you say, the ship is usually far away from the action. You can't sit in a holding pattern. The saving grace these days is that usually you're only sending out a couple aircraft at a time at most, to provide support for something happening elsewhere. Still, if say some specops dudes are in a jam and need a gunship pronto, you gotta shake a leg.

@stu290bushrider 3 күн бұрын

I'm pretty sure, come combat time, those launch's will happen a lot faster.

@stu290bushrider 3 күн бұрын

So a quick search, a Nimitz Carrier can launch a plane every 20 seconds, using 4 Cats. So each Cat can launch a plane every 1.5 minutes.

@gilbertcastro5279 5 ай бұрын

As part of an E2 squadron I always remember handling the C2 when they came on board. Always made sure to help them out and make friends as they brought back certain supplies they didn’t have onboard.

@chrisslky7018 5 ай бұрын

Former Bear Ace here!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

We appreciate you guys! The E-2 squadrons always gave us a hot meal, popcorn access and all-hours access to their ready room!

@Demonicwolf9 5 ай бұрын

we used to send shore food to our E-2 Brothers and sisters as a thank you so we didn't have to be on deck out self

@bountyhuntermk2520 5 ай бұрын

Just had to make it about you didn’t you? Clown

@maxasaurus3008 5 ай бұрын

Everyone likes beer and ice cream, those’r my guesses. If anybody reading this is a veteran, Thank You!

@garys9694 5 ай бұрын

I was in the Navy stationed on a fleet oiler in '65-'68 Vietnam. When we refueled aircraft carriers it never ceased to amaze me the amount of activity on the flight deck during launches and recovery ops. Of course, during those ops, we had front-row seats. Highest respect possible for Navy flight crews

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service Gary and thanks for subscribing 🤙🏼

@domading2759 5 ай бұрын

USS Seattle AOE3 by chance? I was stationed on Seattle before LPD4 USS Austin

@woodjunkjrjr2689 5 ай бұрын

Flight Ops during an UnRep?

@BesttBi 5 ай бұрын

65-68?!? That's so awesome! You're aware of how cool that is, right?!

@Sableagle 4 ай бұрын

@@BesttBi Means he got to celebrate getting home safe with his baby in sixty-nine, as Bryan Adams put it.

@alanhyt79 13 күн бұрын

Army veteran here. I was stationed for 3 years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. We had our share of paratroopers with broken hips and legs, but what I remember most clearly were the sailors in wheelchairs who had lost their legs when that launch cable broke. They were all great guys, and it was heartbreaking to see their injuries. The aircraft carrier flight deck is dangerous as hell. I salute you.

@user-yi2bn5ky5q 2 ай бұрын

As a retired ABE (Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment), I have taken several COD shots. During those many moments of taxiing up to the Catapult, I was always praying that not only everything was good to go Topside, but that everything below deck was good as well. Catapult hydraulic, pneumatic and steam was all monitored and controlled below decks. Launching Aircraft topside for us “ABE’s” was always considered “being in the show, or spotlight for anyone that was watching from the outside”. But in truth, all of the magic that was seen Topside, was actually happening Below decks. Those “unseen” and mostly “unrecognized” individuals were the real reason that Aircraft was successfully and safely launched off the Catapults. Thank you for the video. It’s really an eye opener for those that have never experienced anything like this.

@hotfightinghistory9224 5 ай бұрын

The carrier flight deck sure seems like a relaxing place where you can just kinda stand around and shoot the breeze, not worrying about being in the way or anything. Real stress-free place!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Yes, EXACTLY! Finally, someone who gets it!! 🤣

@EmbeddedWithin 5 ай бұрын

Yeah if you are lucky to get assigned a job topside 😂😂😂

@nomoreprospecting 5 ай бұрын

Yep, that's why we got Hazardous Duty Pay added to our Pay checks -- it was a Picknic. So always keeping your head on a swivel and at times guys would get blown overboard, or some BootCamps rookies would get sucked up into an Jet Intake or chopped up by those big Black Props of the E-2 or C-2 or even C-1. I did see that bTW. USS Midway 1981 (V-1 Division).

@EmbeddedWithin 5 ай бұрын

@@nomoreprospecting BBP 😂😂😂

@rei9269 5 ай бұрын

Only officers love the flight deck

@CentralValleyOperator 5 ай бұрын

I love the “SEE YA” at the end. My dad a commercial pilot for 35 years would say that when confirming a frequency change from the tower to departure, I’d live to see or hear ATC’s reaction to that.

@dengueberries 5 ай бұрын

seuuuhgyaa!

@jonnybridge5380 5 ай бұрын

Same, my Dad just turned 65 and retired, always loved doing the SEEEYAH. Love when I hear it on ATC videos

@adamquattrociocchi4547 5 ай бұрын

You know if every time I got on a plane and my pilot said “see ya” I would feel so much better

@sailors2011 5 ай бұрын

Super common from military controllers and military pilots. Even when we transition to the civilian world, a lot of us still say it!

@dengueberries 5 ай бұрын

@@sailors2011 I can't wait until I have my PPL to be able to say it lol

@highminded8279 5 ай бұрын

Rob, my old man was a COD Driver in the 80's and flew out of Cubi Point. Your videos give me a glimpse into what his life was like and I appreciate your content and your service Sir.

@markc4768 4 ай бұрын

@highminded8279 Give him a shout out by name - maybe one of his squadron mates will recognize the name. I flew as a VRC-50 C-1A COD crewman out of Cubi and Danang RVN in the early 70's. Living in Olongapo was a lot like living on another planet.

@floridarerun 3 ай бұрын

I spent 25 months in VRC-50 68/69. George Sharp AME 3

@robertlucero_rloosarow 5 ай бұрын

I was fortunate enough to experience one catapult shot on a C2 off of CVN72. I’ll never forget the advice I got from a couple shipmates before I let for the shot. “Do EXACTLY what the aircrew tells you to do when they tell you to do it.” Crazy experience!

@mikegreenguitar 5 ай бұрын

My dad was a chief inspector for the E2-C at Grumman in the early 70's (probably before anyone on this carrier was born!). It makes me proud that his planes are still flying half a century later.

@Frip36 5 ай бұрын

you're dad worked at dunkin donuts from the time he was 14 till his retirement fifty five years later

@toasterbryant1111 5 ай бұрын

northrupp grumman? does he have ufo stories or what

@jedimindtrix2142 5 ай бұрын

@@Frip36you meant "My" instead of "You're" at the beginning of your sentence right? You shouldn't be ashamed of your Daddy making donuts for a living man! Donuts are a work of art! 👏

@rulnacco 5 ай бұрын

@@jedimindtrix2142 What you really mean is that Frip36 's daddy was the dedicated "hole engineer" at the Dunkin (that's what they call 'em to make them feel good), but got fired because he didn't know the difference between his own and one in the ground.

@jedimindtrix2142 5 ай бұрын

@@rulnacco "hole engineer"...? You're kidding. 😆

@TheStuport 5 ай бұрын

Awesome Christmas Present! The Voice Over is such an added Bonus too. The descriptions and reasons why Are Spot On Perfect! As you mentioned on previous videos , those propellers usually look as if they are barely spinning BUT when looking back at you from the windshield, you can clearly see those propellers absolutely Running The Race! Appears it was a bit hot in the cockpit as you were sweating some beads and left your visor up for some air as well. You and your Co-pilot make America Proud! Thank You! Salute From Ohio 👋

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words. No surprise, being as our from Ohio 😁 Thanks for the support and thanks for subscribing!

@Lesloi6227 5 ай бұрын

The voice over made it. Seriously

@michaelstuart8775 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Happy New Year from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@alangeddes268 5 ай бұрын

Well done. @@michaelstuart8775

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

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@lexluthermiester 5 ай бұрын

That was very cool!!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lex and thanks for subscribing!@@lexluthermiester

@davidpactol5758 5 ай бұрын

I got to get launched off the USS Nimitz in one of those. Man, whata ride. I'll never forget that. Thank you to all of you excellent pilots.

@user-gj6rl7po9q 5 ай бұрын

@@davidpactol5758I know the Nimitz. Y’all hit a whale

@user-gj6rl7po9q 5 ай бұрын

Airplane videos are cool and all. Let’s just not forget what the navel ships do with their trash… “incinerat” and dump it into the ocean. There has never been one time in us history where trash was brought back to port. :(

@Carstuff111 5 ай бұрын

I love watching catapult shots and arrested landings. You guys are a special kind of crazy, and I have nothing but respect!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words and thanks for subscribing!

@Warmaker01 5 ай бұрын

Retired from the Marines as an F/A-18 electrician. The old legacy models. Seen the boat life and all, I understand the rigors and risks of naval aviation. Stay safe out there, guys but have fun with the moment when you can. Time flies and suddenly it's over.

@Pavia1525 5 ай бұрын

Looks like a Marine F/A-18C on the flight deck.

@saosaoldian6742 5 ай бұрын

I was a COD crewman (Loadmaster and IFPC/Crewchief) from 1992-1998. Retired after 24 yrs as a AWFCS. Served in VR-24 in Sig before it decommissioned and went to VRC-40. I wish we had tech like we do today to record like that. Hell I was using a slip stick for W&B! Good to see you kids are still having fun. GOOD JOB! Keep em flying!

@C33_Taylor 2 ай бұрын

VRC-40 was with us on the 22-23 Bush deployment. getting me my mail on time and keeping me happy lol

@rmc3498 4 ай бұрын

Total respect and admiration. To both of you and all of our military personnel, Thank you !

@xsvin3749 5 ай бұрын

I worked on CODs for 10 years. My favorite plane, like an old classic car. I was an AE and did final checking on the carrier when on. I loved it. There is just something about the flight deck you can't fully describe to others. Danger is all around, but it's safe because everyone knows what they're doing. Just such a thrill. Det 5 for life!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome man - thanks so much for all you did keeping us airborne and "up." Without the AEs, we wouldn't be flying that day. Have you seen this video? It will take you back... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLieqK5z38ixeas.htmlsi=Lgww5lxu3yPn2Hgc

@johngraves1955 5 ай бұрын

I was a Nuc on carriers for 20 years, my only involvement in launching you guys was making steam. I did go up in the island to watch flight ops of often as I could. Fun video.@@flyrobroy

@denneyfjb9796 5 ай бұрын

I was on CAG ARM DEARM crew. at times, we had to lay between or next to the aircraft when launched. I always was hit by a screw coming off an AE6 when it was at full thrust.

@keithpopko2540 5 ай бұрын

That had to hurt. @@denneyfjb9796

@longshotny 5 ай бұрын

💪🏿💪🏿

@morrisyarnell6083 5 ай бұрын

Many years on a carrier and I never had a view like that.I was a green shirt and often on the flight deck, always wondered what it was like in the plane, thanks.

@jeffchilton 5 ай бұрын

I've taken that ride as a passenger more than a few times in my career. Very cool to see what it's like from up front. Thanks!

@davidpatterson5728 4 ай бұрын

Mr. Roy and your co pilot, THANKYOU for your service. From my heart to you guys!

@johncrabb806 5 ай бұрын

Legend has it that his mustache once flew an airplane all by itself.

@kevinmcc5631 5 ай бұрын

So did his eyebrows

@johncrabb806 5 ай бұрын

@@kevinmcc5631 Yeah. But the evebrows were sitting right seat.😀

@garyhunt4342 2 ай бұрын

lol!

@chrispooler2546 5 ай бұрын

I used to go to air shows when I was a kid. Each military plane seemed to have a narrator who would describe everything just like Rob. As takeoff is imminent the voice speeds up, and the excitement ramps and straight into the sky hearing the WOOO!!. Man, took me right back to when I was a kid listening to those guys. Thanks for that!

@shawncosmos5431 Ай бұрын

You folks that can fly any aircraft are cool. You folks that take off/ land on a moving ship are a breed apart. Respect and admiration!

@deweyox1 5 ай бұрын

That was awesome to watch. My dad was an attack pilot off a carrier and he taught us that hand signal for numbers. Came in handy when we could not hear each other growing up at events.

@freedomforever6718 5 ай бұрын

I was always proud and envious of my father having your job, except in an F9F Panther in Korea and in an A-4 Skyhawk in Vietnam, and now I'm proud and jealous of you. Thanks for providing the special memory of my father. Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024.

@SergioHidalgoAero 5 ай бұрын

I experienced that catapult acceleration on a C-2 Greyhound while flying as a passenger. I was looking backwards as you guys know. Up to this moment it has been the wildest experience of my life. Clean explanation and beautiful launch. Merry christmas

@The_DuMont_Network 5 ай бұрын

The excitement in your voice indicates how much you enjoy it.

@TM-hl7ir 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along, thank you for loving what you do, that’s obvious…and thank you for your service!

@eddysmokes7 5 ай бұрын

super sick. when i was younger i wanted to be on a carrier like that , but things change , these videos are awesome, happy holidays and happy newyear everyone

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words Sir. Glad you at least get to live it through the screen and thanks for subscribing!

@devildogcrewchief3335 5 ай бұрын

Speaking as a Marine Helicopter Crew Chief....that was cool. You brought some memories back, what I went through at launch was nothing compared to what you went through but still hazardous.

@foadrightnow5725 5 ай бұрын

First off, thank you and all your military brothers and sisters for your service! It doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated! Secondly, that was an awesome launch and narration! Not only informative, but entertaining as well! I enjoyed every second of it! Cheers!

@linchaynes3824 5 ай бұрын

THAT ... was awesome! Thanks for taking us along!!

@chillout1109 5 ай бұрын

I love it when he explains and points out everything that's going on. It's so cool to learn all these things for someone like me who has never been on an aircraft carrier.

@alanlangley7246 5 ай бұрын

Navy is hiring full time employment great way to start a career

@chillout1109 5 ай бұрын

@@alanlangley7246 😂😂 I'm 48 years old. It's a little too late for that now.

@robertpalermo7219 5 ай бұрын

Im Old Navy and I have so much respect for these pilots. They are the best in the world. You fly so we can live free. God bless

@gregfender 5 ай бұрын

Man, this is so cool. I'm sure a lot if this is mundane for you but it's really cool to have an inside look at this sort of thing. Imagine how valuable footage like this will be 50 years from now. Imagine having stuff like this from WW2 pilots on the Enterprise even just during regular "mundane" flight operations. You're the new generation. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.

@briansmobile1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for having us aboard and catching us up to speed with you Captain Roy!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! Love your channel and all the great DIY car repair content you put out as well!

@notnamed8926 5 ай бұрын

As a civilian passenger this is one of the most breathtaking moments if you are a passenger during a catapult launch! Hell even a carrier landing is awesome! Thank you for your Service to our country gents!

@USNveteran 5 ай бұрын

I recently reconnected with a long lost cousin because I saw him on the Smithsonian channel and he was a C-2 pilot but is now retired. He's currently flying 717's for Delta and I recently retired from a major airline as an A&P after 30+ years. Merry Christmas Rob. FLY NAVY!!!

@daddiospatio 5 ай бұрын

I've been launched in a C2 as a passenger. Interesting experience as we faced the tail of the plane. Launch was was way more fun than the landing. Thanks for the memories!

@TheKlali100 3 ай бұрын

Its so amazing to see this well-orchestrated plan of action at work. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world!

@mikespurg8006 5 ай бұрын

Watched several times. Never get tired of rewatching.

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

You're the man Mike. Appreciate the support and thanks for subscribing!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Are you an aircraft owner and need to sell your plane? I'll make an awesome video of your airplane to post on my KZfaq channel to help get it SOLD! Send me an email if you want to learn more: rob@royalaviationgroup.com

@idkjames 5 ай бұрын

Are you regular navy or rear?

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

I'm out now. 100% civilian @@idkjames

@idkjames 5 ай бұрын

@@flyrobroy me too. have been a while. Work for Federal gov't. Spent 8 years in the mens dept of the Navy. lmao.

@idkjames 5 ай бұрын

@@flyrobroy that is twin towers patch? OEF?

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

It was a special 9/11 + pentagon patch I wore all the time. I even had it custom embroidered for the "shit-hot" flight suit I was wearing in this video. www.amazon.com/Remember-Pentagon-Patch-Patriotic-Patches/dp/B07HVPJ12X@@idkjames

@lutfhieazwar1668 3 ай бұрын

Very cool, man. Many thanks for making this video and sharing it to us. Please be safe out there ...

@robertthomas3777 5 ай бұрын

Love to see the pulse rate and blood pressure on these guys at this phase. Amazing. Thanks. Stay safe. 🦘🇦🇺👍

@easttexan2933 5 ай бұрын

Man the hair on the back of my neck is standing straight up.....goosebumps galore. Awesome. God bless you both for your service.

@bassclef__ 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and an extra thank you for the narration! Its super interesting for an AVgeek like me who is used to all the ATC phraseology to see it all boiled down to hand signals and gestures.

@20alpha90 5 ай бұрын

From someone in the Air Force that does launches from aprons, this is insane how much is different and how in sync everyone has to be. Love it man.

@thebooherstory9241 5 ай бұрын

Just came over from a podcast with Richard Hammond. He talked about he loves watching programs where the people involved are passionate, knowledgeable and energetic...and if you have those three things - it doesn't matter if the content is significant to the viewer.. THIS video is the perfect example of that. I would watch you narrate laundry in a washing machine, brother! Great work!

@mk12pickle 5 ай бұрын

Freaking cool! Have a great Christmas and thank you for being out there, doing what you do.

@traj00 5 ай бұрын

I was a passenger on a C-2 departing the USS America back in 1979. We were somewhere in the Mediterranean. Passenger seats faced the tail. It was a wild experience taking off. The seat belts kept you from leaving your seat.

@marcopusheen5523 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Immediately started to think back to my airforce time. Miss it so much! Thanks, gentlemen! Greetings from Austria!

@panamouse6178 4 ай бұрын

First Time. pilot actually described all the elements of a launch with ARROWS showing the ground crew locking you in for a launch off the carrier. Very informative and fun....thanks....bless you.....GULP...wished we had seen and heard your LANDING....DOUBLE GULP !!!

@klassyedward9718 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, there are no words to express gratitude to the risk , loyalty, devotion, professional handling of the job all of you do.

@douglas9607 5 ай бұрын

I'd certainly second that.

@thegroovetube3247 5 ай бұрын

I think you just used words to do precisely that.

@FarmerFpv 5 ай бұрын

You didn't even mention the most important part! The beautiful mustaches! A sign of Professionalism and Kickassism! 😂

@seattlesteve1588 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video and narration, like how the video gives a live view of the whole picture of the operation, something you don’t see as a passenger. Brings back memories sitting in cargo bay facing backwards with no windows on flight to USS Midway and again taking off and returning on USS Ranger, for flight to Bahrain.

@Harry_Beanbag 2 ай бұрын

Cool insight into the delicate yet powerful dance of launching aircraft. Thank you, to you and everyone else on your carrier for your service (please thank them each individually for me)

@susan_e 2 ай бұрын

Loved this narration and view! Thank you for keeping us safe!

@mrsparklepants1705 5 ай бұрын

Love the video Rob. You and your co-pilot make it look effortless. Teamwork makes the dream work👍

@genepatterson4375 5 ай бұрын

Your narrative is such a treat, giving us a slight glimpse of what all goes into a launch. Stay safe. Happy Holidays.

@MrSteeJans 3 ай бұрын

That was fantastic! I love the detailed explanations, with just a touch of tongue in cheek humour. I also love the perspective from the cockpit. I am actually surprised at how it's not as obvious to monitor which guy to look at on the deck, as it looks when the camera is on the deck. Thanks for the great video!

@kjuarez29 2 ай бұрын

You guys have too much fun! Thank you for what you do! :)

@Midnight_Mission 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the enthusiasm and energy at the end. For about a year now, I’ve loved aviation, space, and all things to do with the military. It’s a dream to set sail on one of these floating behemoths. I loved every second of this video, love form Pennsylvania! 💙🇺🇸🫡 Edit: at the end of this comment, I meant to say from😅

@alan.macrae 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you do and for sharing this experience with us. Merry Christmas, be safe.

@manny8479 5 ай бұрын

This was even more awesome than I ever imagined! THANK YOU for sharing and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

@ajemma78 3 ай бұрын

This is great! Love the situational awareness and insane attention to detail. Vital and still so cool to watch

@highcountrypackrat8215 5 ай бұрын

Rob, thanks for making these videos! I'm a former Recon Marine whose childhood dream was to be a Naval Aviator. I'm a little too old now to fly in the military but I'm working on my private license with hopes of flying commercial before my 40th birthday in a few years. I wish you and your family all the best! S/F.

@julietmike1018 3 ай бұрын

Brings back memories. Took all my cats facing aft. Happy to have been a crew chief on these. Great airplane nobody knows about. Thanks for getting the old girl the recognition she deserves, sir.

@susanharkema2888 3 ай бұрын

CHIIILLLLZZZZ! That was amazing. Thank you for the detailed orientation. And, thank you all for your service.

@squalosus223 5 ай бұрын

Love that pilots salute the ground crew. Just learned why the other day, and I look for it every time.

@ms.j2309 5 ай бұрын

All this time I did not know this was a thing. I just thought those must be some badass planes to take off from the carrier like they do. Very intense. Thanks for that fine tutorial and visuals. Merry Christmas to all of our great Military men & women. ❤🇺🇸

@resipsaloquitur854 3 ай бұрын

That was awesome! Thanks so much, and thanks for your service.

@peterj2890 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video and narration! Served on board the USS ESSEX & WASP Aircraft Carriers in the 60’s. After watching 100’s maybe a 1000 takeoffs and landing from the Island Observation Deck always wished I could do it just one time but unfortunately never got the chance. Hat’s off to all the fine Navy Pilots and Flight Deck Crews for what they do. Thanks for bringing me along…..

@flemm88 5 ай бұрын

I love this. First video found!!! As a civy, 44 yr woman who will never experience this IRL I appreciate what we can do in these times. We can film and narrate an event few previously would have ever had the ability to experience, even third hand this way. Thanks Roy!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Flemm and thanks for subscribing 🤙🏼

@PineValleyDigital 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Video! As an A/C Mech at NADEP NI, the C2 & E2 were the best to work on. Thank you for your service!

@davidgilbert9822 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Thank you for your service. RESPECT

@march1101 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video. Thank you for this perspective. More importantly THANK YOU for your service!!!!

@RicoD5 5 ай бұрын

Great Christmas present Rob! Your narration really ads to the ride. Have a great Christmas with your loved ones🎄More greetings from across the pond 🇳🇱

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, I appreciate you and thanks for subscribing!

@oldgoat142 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. The voice over was great. Smooth instructor right there. This being a Christmas video, I'm reminded of those deployments made during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Brings back wonderful memories. I appreciate it. Thank you for taking me along. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and yours.

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words Old Goat! Glad I'm not alone - that particular deployment we left right before Thanksgiving, missed all the holidays (naturally) and were supposed to come back in June, but ended up getting extended until after the 4th of July. Classic.

@oldgoat142 5 ай бұрын

@@flyrobroy Yep, classic, and with the explanation, "The current international crises requires a commitment..." or words to that effect. Bottom line; still haze gray and underway.

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Always :)@@oldgoat142

@balloonguy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I had a lot of fun. In 1969, my dad had to launch off a carrier because my sister was born 3 months early. I believe he was on the USS Essex at the time. Thank you again for sharing and thank you for your service.

@truola5819 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Rob, I love the systematic and matter of fact procedures you guys go through followed by the predictable yet exhilirating and still risky launch. Truly a marvel of Human engineering. You are very fortunate to be able to operate in such a professional environment.

@adalbertovargas885 5 ай бұрын

O momento da catapultagem é algo sensacional. Decolei por catapulta duas vezes nos S2-E Tracker da Força Aérea Brasileira e a sensação é fantástica. Parabéns aos rapazes do vídeo e a todos os aeronavegantes da Navy

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Uau, que incrível que você experimentou o lançamento de uma catapulta em primeira mão! E obrigado pelas amáveis palavras!

@Airsally 4 ай бұрын

That was awesome, thanks for sharing and for you and your copilots service, and also the service of all the deck crew. You guys rock!

@shmitty7 2 ай бұрын

Hey great video! I landed and launched in a C-2 on the USS George Washington in 2012 and 2014. This was really cool to see from the pilot's perspective because I've only been the passenger. Fair winds and following seas sir.

@cycleSCUBA 5 ай бұрын

Wow! It would take me half an hour to read a transcript of all that. Massive respect from the UK. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

@cle_roknn3742 5 ай бұрын

That was a pretty awesome narration of the process. Always thought the C-2 was a good looking plane, always liked the lack of a radar dome vs the E-2C’s. Of course back in the day they ran 4 bladed props, not the 8 (I think) you guys run now. I thought I heard that the COD is going to be taken over by the CMV-22B, but that might be on hold since the last accident???

@iwin4985 5 ай бұрын

Great video!!! I worked Crash and salvage on CV-64 and had no idea what your process was just before launch. I learned a lot. Thank you very much.

@Stargazzer811 5 ай бұрын

This man makes the launch of a cargo plane seem like he's sitting in an A-6 about to go out for a raid over Vietnam. And I love it! Keep doing what you do Rob, stay safe and thanks for your service!

@kotygoroschkostudios8326 5 ай бұрын

Rob... please just admit that it isn't you who's flying it's your mustache 😂 Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

It’s true! So very true 🥸

@kotygoroschkostudios8326 5 ай бұрын

@@flyrobroy I knew it!!

@Speeddemon3 5 ай бұрын

Incredible video!! And yes, best narration! I've always had respect for those who wear the uniform and this was a great video! Much respect from a northern neighbor! Thank you for all you do sir!!

@London1064 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Thank you for posting

@OzSpud72 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for giving a cockpit view with so much awesome informative narration. Keep up the good work and thank you for your service. From Australia.

@KennethRrvik 5 ай бұрын

Love your narration here, good stuff! Merry xmas, and thank you all for your hard work!

@flyrobroy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenneth - you're the man! Appreciate the support and thanks for subscribing!

@KennethRrvik 5 ай бұрын

@@flyrobroy Of course, done!

@i_9_power_allah321 5 ай бұрын

As a shipfitter and welder,its a honor to see what hard work of my fellow shipbuilders here in Virginia looks like. We are the spearheads of America Defense. Thank you for your service. But the country dont show us no love. They dont respect our burns and bust knuckles and other health problems from 5 to 6 years of building these carriers CGs, DDGs and LHDs.

@aytviewer2421 5 ай бұрын

People like you built the ship I was on for five years, the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71. I was a plankowner (original ship's company) when it was commissioned in Oct 1986. Thanks for continuing the Newport News shipbuilding tradition. Yep, hard to believe that was almost 40 years ago now. Wow, where did all the decades go?

@i_9_power_allah321 5 ай бұрын

@@aytviewer2421 wow thank you sir, when you was that plankowner,I was 4 years old. I take real pride in my work,no cutting corners,I follow all mil-specs, I'm an artist of portraits and with welding and fitting be another art form or media,I'm a perfectionist with my crafts. I love ship building especially when I know it's protecting our country and our superb men and women like yourself. I'm a ARTISAN OF STEEL, and love what I do. A part of me is in every ship I worked on,from a foundation, down to a small welded tack for a weldment,you leave a lil something behind when its a passion.

@redblue40rc33 5 ай бұрын

I got my name on a lot of navy ship parts welded by me...Northrop Grumman ship systems 6 yrs 4 months....units, sstl motor mounts, sstl railing, aluminum platforms, carbon water piping, stair cases, upper deck radar plating, and tons of other misc stuff...if ya see the rolls of coins wrapped around some of the big square sstl AC ducting, chances are it came from me.......salute to the guys flying those birds and conducting funerals for the cowardly...😎🥂🫡🤠

@StephenZ827 5 ай бұрын

You on the job talking smack....put that phone away get back to work for I dock your pay...lol

@StephenZ827 5 ай бұрын

6 years....still a rookie...@@redblue40rc33

@dimitriskatsoulis4834 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for your narration and all the information, Captain! Much love and respect from Greece!

@neilgibbs3880 5 ай бұрын

I watched this video with a huge smile on my face and the ending made me chuckle. So much so I’m going to watch it again and probably again. Thank you for giving us such an amazing insight to your adventures. Just to add a big thank you for your service.

@JRRichardsOfficial 5 ай бұрын

You guys rock!!! I'm one of the lucky few who have been on a few C2 rides and I'm honored to be a tailhooker on 2 carriers. As a singer I was fortunate to get a chance to perform for the crew of the Theodore Roosevelt and the Nimitz in 2003-2004 while touring for the MWR. These folks are amazing and I have HUGE appreciation for all they do. Thanks for this brilliant vid and narration... took me right back there. Man, what a ride!!!

@diggingupnorth3453 5 ай бұрын

Glad you could take this opportunity to give all your credentials and pat yourself on the back.

@douglas9607 5 ай бұрын

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@andrewpelletier1199 5 ай бұрын

@@diggingupnorth3453And.... big congrats to you for dissing a perfectly fine comment and none other than from the singer/songwriter of one of my favorite songs of the 90s: Counting Blue Cars.... It's a new year 🎊 ....spread some Cheer, brother 🎈

@bricefleckenstein9666 5 ай бұрын

Only one cat shot and one carrier landing for me, both on C2's. The accel on that catapult is impressive for a fairly heavy aircraft - and exceeds the best Top Fuel launches. ET on Ranger - I worked on the radios you folks talked to (LSO and ALSO specifically, as well as all the other UHF Comm exce[t SatCom on Ranger used the SRC-20 and URC-9 radios I specialized in at the time). I also fixed flight deck walkie-talkie units a couple times.

@JRRichardsOfficial 5 ай бұрын

@@diggingupnorth3453 Wow.... wasn't expecting that. 🤣I enjoyed this vid and now subscribe to the channel and thought we were here to comment, tell a story and be grateful for what these folks do. 👍🙏