It’s Called a “Pitching Deck”

“You have two choices.
Land ON the deck or land alongside the deck.”

Ladies and gentlemen ~ Naval Aviation.

Full screen these.

11 Responses to “It’s Called a “Pitching Deck””

1. Skyler says:

   January 24, 2011 at 7:31 pm

   I really enjoyed most of that series on PBS.

2. Jim - PRS says:

   January 24, 2011 at 7:57 pm

   I cannot tell you how proud and awe-struck I am of the people who fly those planes and the crew that makes it all happen.

3. Dave E. says:

   January 24, 2011 at 8:16 pm

   That was a great series, not least because it also at least gave a glimpse of the life below decks that makes the tip of the spear possible. I salute the skill and courage of those aviators, but I’ll always be a champion for the enlisted grunts, no matter the service.

4. JeffS says:

   January 24, 2011 at 8:19 pm

   Jeez — that is both AWESOME and TERRIFYING to watch.

   A salute to carrier pilots everywhere.

5. Clive says:

   January 24, 2011 at 9:05 pm

   Boo! Blocked in Australia

6. Ave says:

   January 25, 2011 at 5:11 am

   Boo x 2, blocked in der Schweiz.

7. Mr. Bingley says:

   January 25, 2011 at 6:35 am

   My god, that’s just amazing. 30 foot seas, the way that deck was moving and rolling…they couldn’t keep enough Depends in stock if I had to do that.

8. Tim Bond says:

   January 25, 2011 at 8:44 am

   It is indescribably awesome! I spent a year and a half on Nimitz back in the 80’s. Watched flight ops as often as possible and worked up there a few times as a Corpsman. It is extraordinary what can be accomplished by a motivated crew.

9. tree hugging sister says:

   January 25, 2011 at 8:57 am

   (Oh, we Marines **heart** our corpsmen!!) The Nimitz, eh? WOWSAHS!

10. Gary from Jersey says:

    January 25, 2011 at 9:29 am

    I’ve seen shows like this on the Military Channel and am way, way impressed with how well everyone gets through it.

11. Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life says:

    January 26, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Yow. Amen to all the above.