The Intricate Skill That Goes Into Landing a Fighter Jet

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6 жыл бұрын

Landing on an aircraft carrier's 300-feet runway seems like an impossible task. To slow down the landing plane, a series of arresting wires catch the jet's wheels and help bring it to a stop.
From the Series: Carriers at War: Strike Force Arabian Gulf bit.ly/2w8VqIY

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@calebschwartz3325 5 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: As soon as a plane touches down on an aircraft carrier, they put the throttle to max in case they miss the arresting wire so they can take of again an go around.

@jonshelley1079 5 жыл бұрын

I wondered why they didnt mention that.

@eXX0n 5 жыл бұрын

I also wonder why he said three wires, when there are four. The ideal wire to trap is the third one, but there are four. Also, the wire/cable isnt "fed" to give the appropriate length. It's always giving resistance through hydraulics to slow the aircraft down.. It wants to hold back, not feed.

@tman4tw838 5 жыл бұрын

@@eXX0n newer carriers like the gerald r ford only have 3 wires

@eXX0n 5 жыл бұрын

@@tman4tw838 huh! I was sure they still used 4 thanks

@eXX0n 4 жыл бұрын

@Gatto01 it's not the wheels that catches the wires, it's a hook on the back of the aircraft.. The throttle is the lever that control the engine power. Like the gas pedal in a car.

@kenzojenson7981 4 жыл бұрын

F-18: *Lands normally* F-35: I'm gonna do whats called a pro gamer move

@Jonathanhaugen 4 жыл бұрын

Rex Jenson only real ones know

@giaa.7349 4 жыл бұрын

Normal 😍 pro gamer 😍

@kenzojenson7981 4 жыл бұрын

Correct :)

@Madmario2006 4 жыл бұрын

Rex Jenson land the Boeing osprey

@Edu_Gonz 4 жыл бұрын

Harrier:Hey you stole my trick uncool so uncool

@randomdude2540 6 жыл бұрын

These dudes get to play with awesome toys.

@danielharman4437 6 жыл бұрын

Random Dude yeah... toys🙄

@iRxyanDestinygtaandmoreL 6 жыл бұрын

best toys ever!

@Aditya1998pandey 5 жыл бұрын

Deadly ones

@Shehbaz666 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah with trillions of flight rules and protocol to follow.

@GamalKevin 4 жыл бұрын

If they missed they could just respawn!

@griff428 5 жыл бұрын

my dudes name at 2:27 is McLOVIN thats legit!

@levilomas4562 4 жыл бұрын

Lol😂

@thoda_pyo_6946 4 жыл бұрын

Superbad vibes

@JohnnyPollas 4 жыл бұрын

XDDD

@kibawhitefang7176 4 жыл бұрын

Hey yooo xD

@Ninjaman195 4 жыл бұрын

It's his callsign

@retrofury6365 4 жыл бұрын

2:27 Forget the jets,this guy’s name is McLovin

@KRoOoOoZ 3 жыл бұрын

not real name btw just a call sign

@samanders2676 2 жыл бұрын

When I first saw the picture of an aircraft carrier in a Hamlyn’s hard cover WWII book at my father’s library I was completely in awe. I just couldn’t believe how could such a thing exist. The ingenuity that went into creating an aircraft carrier will remain unrivalled for generations to come. It truly is revolutionary. It’s an insane feat of engineering.

@Eurasian_Australian 2 жыл бұрын

The catapult assisted take off and barrier assisted recovery is the most interesting thing about a carrier to me. I like it how the smaller nations use STOVL carriers which involve short takeoff, usually with a ramp to assist in take off, and vertical landing without the hassle of catching a barrier with a tailhook. My country Australia has a couple STOVL carriers but we don't use them for fighters - we use them for helicopters.

@jeffwilliams6374 Жыл бұрын

Navy wings are gold for a reason. Each time they fly it’s life or death - it does not matter if they are going into combat or not. This Air Force offices has the utmost respect for you Naval Aviators. 🇺🇸🙏🏾

@joegibbs9954 6 жыл бұрын

That guys name was mclovin

@pauljohnson2451 5 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one that noticed lmao

@doogleticker5183 5 жыл бұрын

That's obviously his callsign...you know like "Maverick" and "Goose" for all you Top Gun fans... He's "McLovin" it...

@sangramloke941 4 жыл бұрын

Mclovin from Superbad.

@tomashernandez279 3 жыл бұрын

Was?

@capt.heinrich6945 3 жыл бұрын

"mlem" Mclovin the cat

@goosesmileyface 6 жыл бұрын

I know how to crash a plane

@danielharman4437 6 жыл бұрын

Tian Wang tbh I doubt you know how to. You would just crash it accidentally

@satsukilarge4826 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel harman anyone knows how to nose dive into the ground lol

@ashtonh340 6 жыл бұрын

You just got roasted by Daniel harman. *Tells him to apply aloe to the burn*

@emiliacortez9739 5 жыл бұрын

@adriannalundasan7570 4 жыл бұрын

First, you need to know how fly a plane.

@Robertjoe Жыл бұрын

I actually landed my F-14 on the Top Gun NES game, a task far more difficult than landing the real thing.

@ericmiller931 Жыл бұрын

That bring back good memories

@stefanobajos6627 Жыл бұрын

🫡

@biblicalsmackdown3882 3 жыл бұрын

I truly admire and look up to these men and women the confidence to skill the technique to do what they do, not everybody has it thank you for your service

@huberlukeable 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your post. I agree 100%.

@anitasmith4559 4 ай бұрын

They truly have the Right Stuff. It takes my breath away every time I watch them.

@BarbaraFischbach 4 ай бұрын

Major respect! Nerves of steel 🇺🇸

@grave_i 3 жыл бұрын

Pilot: *lowers throttle to 0* *Misses the arresting wire* Pilot: Oh shi-

@tiankuohua5167 3 жыл бұрын

**crash**

@benschwartz7588 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact when the pilot touches down on the carrier they gun the throttle so that if they miss the wires they can circle back and try again

@jb894 3 жыл бұрын

You mean idle

@magma4800 3 жыл бұрын

No they pull the throttle when they land in case the pilot misses the arresting wire

@grave_i 3 жыл бұрын

I know that, it just would be funny to think about it.

@souryavarenya 3 жыл бұрын

0:10 - "I just removed the emergency battery from your plane"

@stigsindiancousin6997 3 жыл бұрын

Lit😂

@Matt-rw9py 3 жыл бұрын

Hehehehehe

@Fierywell 3 жыл бұрын

Comedy gold

@myself3209 3 жыл бұрын

*Pilot gies thumbs up* :D

@digantchaudhury175 4 жыл бұрын

Its was my dream to fly those aircrafts. Finally my dream came true. And now i own two jets hydra and p999 laser.

@russianraccoon7401 3 жыл бұрын

What about molotok, pyro, starling, b11 strikeforce and besra?

@digantchaudhury175 3 жыл бұрын

@@russianraccoon7401 i used to own those but p999 laser is too overpowered. It can easily beat the others if u know how to fly good. It takes years of practice🤣

@carncrboy 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@foxtrotnine2504 3 жыл бұрын

Flying in GTA V is a magical experience, especially when u get to dominate the whole lobby and are unstoppable. Flying is too easy tho

@jbflintstone8213 2 жыл бұрын

One of my biggest regrets in life was not going into Navy. I love everything navy especially the carriers.

@sandalphoncpu 4 жыл бұрын

F1 2019: I can go 0-60mph in 1.5secs Fighter Jets on carriers: hold my catapult

@ENGTech867 Жыл бұрын

To my Navy brothers: Outstanding job shipmates !!!!! To my ACU - 4 and ACU - 5 brothers: let’s keep the LCACs flying baby!!!! You guys really make it look easy - all of you deserve the outmost respect and admiration… GO NAVY !!!!!

@Acc0rd79 6 жыл бұрын

All I wanted to do was be a pilot my entire childhood but I wasn't blessed with 20/20 vision:( It really sucks when that's all you want in life and are screwed by something you couldn't help!

@FoxWithTheAngels 6 жыл бұрын

Well there are alot of other cool jobs out there! Maybe you could consider working with some aircraft companys?

@seanboi8600 6 жыл бұрын

Acc0rd79 you can be a pilot if you don’t have 20/20 vision if it’s able to be corrected by glasses or contacts.

@sswine8056 6 жыл бұрын

You can fly without 20/20 vision

@Drewciff 6 жыл бұрын

Acc0rd79 congratulations you got attention

@granthockley2353 6 жыл бұрын

It’s surprisingly easy to become a pilot. Civilian at least. I’m getting my private pilots license currently at 17 years old, and if I can do it, literally anyone can

@allgood6760 7 ай бұрын

Much respect to these aviators and those that support them👍

@stevegibson2255 Жыл бұрын

I have watched many Aircraft Carrier videos over the past years but none has ever gone into as much informative detail as this one. So much to learn if only for such good presentation (as you have done here

@maxpower19711 6 жыл бұрын

SpaceX lands on a ship vertically from space.

@tofu985 6 жыл бұрын

Big Falcon Rocket wow

@edwinrobert7192 6 жыл бұрын

Its Big Fucking Rocket, not falcon

@iRxyanDestinygtaandmoreL 6 жыл бұрын

Edwin Robert THANK YOU!

@edwinrobert7192 6 жыл бұрын

iRx Destiny no probs

@-_Nuke_- 6 жыл бұрын

unmaned*

@mrbiblyboo4034 4 жыл бұрын

My uncle was a navy aviator and my dad has told me so many stories about his time in the navy and how he just played around in the gulf war

@mohamedsuliman5794 Жыл бұрын

Skills comes with being brave and bravery comes with knowing yourself. Believing you will be the best at everything you do is the key to perfection.

@shakkazulu7870 4 ай бұрын

And most civilians have a hard time parallel parking. Hats off to the talent these men & women bring to the table. When the easy part of a combat strike mission is the actual combat, you know that you are operating in a dangerous environment.

@goinawol9447 4 жыл бұрын

Something I learnt from a documentary: when you land, go full throttle because there is a string to stop you. Also, if you miss the landing you need to have speed.

@mlrd6622 2 жыл бұрын

Much like that failed cobra landing.

@odiemodie1 Жыл бұрын

You comment is good, ‘cept the part you said ‘string’ to stop the aircraft... ‘cable’ would’ve been the more proper word, as a ‘string’ wouldn’t stop the plane at all.

@brandonblackfyre5783 4 жыл бұрын

It always amazes me till this day how those planes can come in *super* fast like that and still land perfectly

@anitasmith4559 4 ай бұрын

They land the aircraft so gently, like angels touching down. It's like watching a dream.

@suzannebenz8928 Жыл бұрын

MY! How our brave men can do this is beyond me! Thank you so very much!

@chrisksanznak9632 Жыл бұрын

One of my first jobs out of high school was fabricating instrument panels for these Hero’s… Best job EVER….

@2coolow 5 жыл бұрын

Hats off to these amazing pilots

@sirethanthegreat4069 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to join the Navy after college because my grandpa was a Captain in the Army. This is the job I want to do in the Navy because I think planes are cool. Wish me luck.

@tj1923 2 жыл бұрын

keep going good luck

@sirethanthegreat4069 2 жыл бұрын

@@tj1923 thx!

@michaelc.4321 6 жыл бұрын

The catapult apparently gets you to 3.41 g’s. I’ve been in a centrifuge and that’s quite an acceleration.

@GroovesNZ 5 жыл бұрын

Random stuff with Michael that’s one hell of a roller coaster lol

@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын

You sure it's not 3.42? My g-ometer says it's definitely 3.42. 42

@Spherify 3 жыл бұрын

@@GroovesNZ Well, there are roller coasters with 5-6G. Highest is 6.3G

@hasaanbilal4846 3 жыл бұрын

Well the acceleration equates to 150m/s÷2sec=75m/s^2 and if u divide it by earths gravitational feild u get 7.64g's

@bobandbobandbob6285 Жыл бұрын

@@hasaanbilal4846 150mph, not 150ms

@rsa9979 3 жыл бұрын

Big RESPECT for those guys for risking there lifes to the democracy

@user-uv3sv3qd2x Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@PatriciaM64 2 жыл бұрын

All of the people involved with this must be at the top of their game! But, an extra bravo to the pilots! Just incredible...even to watch!

@Basementjacks 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I watched top gun only 600 times to know how to land a plane, thanks 😂

@ashtonh340 6 жыл бұрын

Jackie Ciser lol

@Anyonymous92 6 жыл бұрын

Jackie Ciser and you're cute :)

@Bartonovich52 6 жыл бұрын

But can you do it.... inverted?

@ashtonh340 6 жыл бұрын

Bartonovich52 no one can without damaging the plane or special modifications

@Xackory 5 жыл бұрын

You dont

@SHARPGFX-dc9gj 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video.

@maryannricci7588 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Love them. My father was on a aircraft

@MrOnlooker13 2 жыл бұрын

I just find this amazing especially when it land at night time I don't know how they do it I'm impressed with it

@ZoeMAdams Жыл бұрын

gotta trust the instruments

@GeorgeCowsert 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a real pilot, but I can empathize with the stress. There's a reason very few people become pilots even though everyone wants to be one.

@RW-zn8vy 4 жыл бұрын

George Cowsert it’s mostly cost and determination

@loserhehe Жыл бұрын

i just hear danger zone whenever i see them take off

@JasonAkrami1 3 жыл бұрын

This was informative. Thanks.

@bean108 4 жыл бұрын

F-35 and the Harrier Jump-jet: *laughs in V-TOL*

@urban4957 3 жыл бұрын

Blue Dawn Harrier: *Laughs in not being the worst military fanatical decision ever*

@tamikamcfarlane453 Жыл бұрын

So excited to watch I really think aviation is an interesting career choice.thank y’all for sharing

@frankmoore993 3 жыл бұрын

Australia once had a 22,000 tonne Aircraft Carrier. Used to fly A4 Skyhawks off it. Standard story: All US A4 pilots refused to land on it. "I'm not landing on that!" And something about postage stamps. RIP HMAS Melbourne.

@JP-vk1mo 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever played carrier landings, it takes some insane skill.

@svt_mike66 4 жыл бұрын

"Yep, I'm just directing this force of death and utter destruction around, nothing to really see here kids".

@LindaCasey Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ... do they sometimes pull the nose up into a stall position before hitting the deck on landing?

@fortisfortunaadiuvat9262 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw this video. My father was a naval aviator on the USS Saratoga CV60 flying the F4 with his Rio Luke

@jgunther3398 4 жыл бұрын

they have the opportunity to show views that have never been shown, like pilots-eye view all the way down, you can tell they have the footage or had the opportunity for it, but instead they use the same povs everyone has already seen a billion times.

@Bergen98 4 жыл бұрын

Normal planes: Landing is difficult F-35: hahah, vertical landing goes brrrr

@QueenDaenerysTargaryen 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video.

@alphababe9447 4 жыл бұрын

This time... it’s actually Brighter here👍🏻

@maxmouche 3 жыл бұрын

Can the wheels roll over the arrester cables? I was looking for a slightly more in depth explanation on this and haven’t really found it. I always presumed that a wheel catching the arrester cable would be an issue but maybe not? If someone here knows - it’d be great to get more info on this. Thanks

@MegaMrkicker 2 жыл бұрын

my (limited) understanding of this is that the cables themselves are thin enough for the wheels to roll over, they're also suspended above the deck a few inches by leaf springs built into the deck, these can also be rolled over as they'll flex down into the deck

@GARails 4 жыл бұрын

🎵Highway to the Danger zone🎵 I immediately thought of top gun

@nycrich425 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@dsgx1353 4 жыл бұрын

This answered a lot of questions

@kojin_vr7702 4 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for my uncle this is what he goes through

@splendiddwarf509 4 жыл бұрын

It's called a "YEETER"

@lucianadelpuerto2153 5 жыл бұрын

That's freakin awesome

@arunmathew4242 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@daikicipolloni3151 4 жыл бұрын

I managed to crash 17 times in a row in Ace Combat 7 when I needed to land on a carrier.

@OhMuzza Жыл бұрын

Top Gun Maverick brought you here, didnt it

@bigvaihenschel3066 Ай бұрын

Yes sir😂

@umerzaffar2445 3 жыл бұрын

Mad respect.

@monacoathlete2755 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing 👍

@E_Rico 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of force needed to stop these jets is insane

@chrisc475 Жыл бұрын

Was just thinking that. Similarly, the amount of force required to fire one into the sky.

@jamesonoof5973 4 жыл бұрын

They should create some kind of laser type system, on the carrier and one on the fighter jet, that will connect to each other and will act as some type of "cruise control system" that enables the jet to bet controlled to land. Within this laser system, digitally, it will input wind, power, speed, etc., as to move the fighter jet into the landing phase. As for the pilot all he has to do is sit once he connects his laser connection with the carrier's laser system.

@bisket81 Жыл бұрын

And add a big magnet !

@kalebrod2823 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazing.

@buffintl 4 жыл бұрын

I missed working in the Flight Deck - Plane Captain for life. Brown shirts VFA131 CAG 7

@genius6225 6 жыл бұрын

I can snipe no scope on minecraft what does that tell you huh ?

@darkerside4926 5 жыл бұрын

-.- even in flight sim it's difficult....... I've been doing it for hours. 7 attempts and I only got 2 landings. First time landing on a carrier so I mean it's extra difficult.

@Tokyo_1031 5 жыл бұрын

That you need a life

@zeekeeren8423 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing... It tells me absolutely NOTHING.

@solosecondhandstore5087 5 жыл бұрын

@@darkerside4926 True, and even after relying on landing assistance, I still got a few success

@diamondminer2546 4 жыл бұрын

i can shoot a bow without pulling back the arrow

@_M_-_H_ 5 жыл бұрын

I have an Idea to make cars go faster than Keemstar because we all know he's fast af boi. Here's my plan: 1. Get a few mile long Runway. 2. Install the Catapult except it goes on the whole length. 3. Somehow put a car on the Catapult. 4. Profit.

@sittingduck4771 3 жыл бұрын

The F-18 is such a majestic plane

@jamespharris2494 2 жыл бұрын

Preparation + a creative mind is the mental catapult. Practice gives birth to skill. Skill grows into mastery.

@RazzJT 4 жыл бұрын

Been doing this since 2018... In DCS World: F/A-18

@devanshudwivedi5875 4 жыл бұрын

Man DCS players are rare to find. wassup?

@dylan5490 5 жыл бұрын

DADADADA HIGHWAY TO THEEEEEE DANGER ZOOONNNEEEEE

@djnorrixx5240 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the thumbnail is an f18 taking iff from the catapult instead of landing

@JonJon-dk3nh 2 жыл бұрын

Do electric servos move the wing fins and the one on the tail ? If so I assume they need to recharge a battery which powers them ?

@trulyka5534 4 жыл бұрын

Girls locker room: ughh! We only get 300 feet to land? Seriously.. Boys: im about to pull off whats called a pro gamer move right now

@dankninja9434 3 жыл бұрын

What does this even mean man

@durke5210 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine if one of those wires snap off and hit somebody

@jakeenglish4974 4 жыл бұрын

Tonitro it’s happened before. There was an incident where a cable snapped while catching an f-18. The pilot ejected, but a few crew members ended up with broken bones and other injuries

@terrencealston370 Жыл бұрын

Used to love going up to vultures row and watching 👀 the flight deck in action. I was in charge of the 4 to 5 Sailors ( hospital corpsmen) 🏥 in flight deck battle dressing station responsible for responding to any medical emergency.

@goodguycwyzz4768 Жыл бұрын

Any aircraft is still the coolest thing man kind has made by far

@darkfangulas 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of technology and skill just to drop a bomb on a thatch hut

@edofluit6568 3 жыл бұрын

edgy comment

@brikshoe6259 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think people in thatch huts are our enemy these days; while the F-18 is a fighter first, yeah, it can drop munitions (although an A-10 will look more impressive laying down the firepower).

@louissteven8862 3 жыл бұрын

@@edofluit6568 Is true though? Bunch of sand farmers vs A-10s, da faq? Put tje money in stopping the homeless crackheads in San Fran... and I say this as a non leftie

@larkalfen9510 3 жыл бұрын

dont worry new administration will not only bomb some thatch huts

@boricuachamp 6 жыл бұрын

I have no problem pulling out 💪🏼

@MixinUK 6 жыл бұрын

Shame your father didn’t

@militaryvideos123 2 жыл бұрын

Just amazing 👍👍👍

@meghplabandas6623 2 жыл бұрын

I love these ... coze they don't need more runway....

@cathal4330 5 жыл бұрын

Im irish and i want to be a fighter pilot. I have 20/20 vision however ireland doesnt have any jets we pilatus turboprops though

@de20 5 жыл бұрын

Im going to be interviewed soon to become a fighter pilot but damn its a really stressful decision

@usernamenotinvaild 6 жыл бұрын

play at 2 to hear a normal talking voice speed

@aerofiles5044 4 жыл бұрын

Thats some whiplash

@jeffreylindsey1757 4 жыл бұрын

Very unforgiving environment. Except for the very proficient. Much respect! USMC 6113 80-84

@sadas3190 4 жыл бұрын

It's easy to land a jet. It's hard to do it twice.

@amzwl1671 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I get ya

@booonesaaw 4 жыл бұрын

I dont get it

@poncylpilatirov9011 2 жыл бұрын

@@booonesaaw Crashing is landing too, isnt it? :D

@mac_attack_zach 5 жыл бұрын

0 to 150mph in 2 seconds, now that's fact

@regalsurvivor3418 Жыл бұрын

That is so amazing

@joramnyokum318 4 жыл бұрын

My huge love for naval pilot 💖💓💓

@thaicoon6242 6 жыл бұрын

But you never have a crosswind and you never have to flare. 🤔

@bittenbyakitten3226 6 жыл бұрын

Surely there'd be crosswinds from time to time. You're right though PROBABLY on flaring

@jameschester3312 6 жыл бұрын

The ship moves to eliminate the crosswind

@thaicoon6242 6 жыл бұрын

No crosswind. Never have to flare. Sounds pretty easy 🤔

@ashtonh340 6 жыл бұрын

Warren Yas except for the fact that you have to catch one of the arresting wires while the ship is tossing, turning, and moving.

@Bartonovich52 6 жыл бұрын

Also no obstacles on the approach. No obstacles on the overshoot. A metric fvckton of excess power. A bang seat. And a plane guard. These guys would probably shit bricks going into a one way strip in extreme terrain where your options for a “bolter” expire 30 seconds before you touch down.