Nope .... it's not "funny" .... but it's a good basis for a serious discussion of how to fly the boat/ball .... and that's always worth the time. And "good" LSO's ... ??? Tell me, how do you know what constitutes a "good" one ... ??? Unless you have @ 150-200 traps (i.e., seen a lot) and/or ARE an LSO --- you don't have a CLUE as to what constitutes a good or bad LSO --- sorry to burst your bubble, but after you call the ball, you're just along for the ride (LSO-wise) and the "Wave" when it comes to judging who's a competent or "good" LSO ....This is all so funny. When I was at Meridian it was fly the radalt, by the good LSO's, at the field, the boat, whatever. .....
Like I said, there's good and bad LSO's .... and some are just plain lazy. We yanked the quals of 2-3 LSO's in my AirWings because they were not "good". It sure suprised their squadron CO's. I'm not trying to pat myself on the back, but I know what I'm talking about when it comes to waving...... ... and I also know that not very many of you on this forum do . There's no room for slack or "other" opinions in that department --- and why you ask --- ??? --- why doesn't your opinion "count" ... ??? Because you (90% of Naval Aviators) don't know the first thing about controlling a pass at the ship nor what you're talking about when it comes to waving. That's just the way it is ..... doesn't mean you're a "bad" person or a "bad" pilot.
I don't fly the T-45 ... nor do I fly the FA-18 ( I just used to "shoot" FA-18's down when flying Adversary ) ...... soooooooooooo...... maybe the RADALT is a good choice these days. I'd be a fool or an idiot if I just said "NEVER"!!! I just doubt it --- BARO first, RADALT as a crosscheck/backup. Fly instruments at the boat --- even in the daytime. I have not a clue as to the "gee-whiz" stuff that helps you get aboard the boat --- we didn't have it and had to do it the 'HARD' way .
But "funny" .... Naaaaaaa, and I'm sure you didn't mean that --- 'cause then you'd be an idiot --- and since you're a Naval Aviator (right?) --- I'm sure you're not.