USS Vinson CQ (July 2009)

[HeyJoe]

AW onboard?

090729-N-6006S-102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 29, 2009) A T-45 Goshawk training aircraft practices carrier approach touch-and-goes aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a pilot training exercise. Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Shelley/Released)

090729-N-6006S-389 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 29, 2009) A T-45 training aircraft approaches the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for an arrested landing during a pilot training exercise. Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Shelley/Released)


That's all that's been posted so far. Hopefully, there will more more.

 

[scoolbubba]

Not me, but that same Clownjet was buzzing around, forcing me into right hand patterns at night at Cecil. Almost too much...almost. I persevered though.

 

[MasterBates]

Why do YOU need to turn left? Not like you need to see the OLS or LA.

 

[scoolbubba]

I'm not an ambi turner.

And it was a left seat ride.

 

[UMichfly]

I'm not an ambi turner.

I always heard you guys went both ways...guess I misunderstood.

 

[C420sailor]

From the picture...

Do they keep the boards out during the entire approach?

 

[Godspeed]

From the picture...

Do they keep the boards out during the entire approach?

Affirm.

 

[Ave8tor]

AW onboard?

I don't think he's on here, a former S-3 NFO. He'll definitely be pumped about this shot, although it's a shame they got him on the T&G and not a hook down pass.

 

[Max_Power]

Nice pics Heyjoe, thanks.

Does T&G = Touch and Go? A training method for carrier landings? Sorry, just a curious noob..

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

^Yes, T&G wouldbe touch and go.

 

[HeyJoe]

Nice pics Heyjoe, thanks.

Does T&G = Touch and Go? A training method for carrier landings? Sorry, just a curious noob..

The LSO tells you when to drop your hook in CARQUAL evolutions

 

[Lobster]

I'm not an ambi turner.

And it was a left seat ride.

The opposite of Zoolander...

 

[wild_bill]

That's a sweet pic.... I just checked into A-pool and I can't wait to do stuff like that!

 

[HeyJoe]

The opposite of Zoolander...

That's a sweet pic.... I just checked into A-pool and I can't wait to do stuff like that!

You'll have to wait until after you get your wings and head to SERE school...if you're in A-pool, time to update your profile (Charleston?).

 

[MAKE VAPES]

First two looks at ship on first day hook up, then hook down (unless fuel state or other circumstances dictate). 10 traps and 4 T/G to qual, T/G's flex to deck flow requirements.