I'm a QUAL! (Navy's latest Hookers from May USS Stennis CQ)

[Single Seat]

I have 2 bits of info:
1.) Nice 3 ship even with the lingering stress of the boat, "looking good Goshawks."
and....
2.) I can't wait to go back in the RAG, though about 2 months after initial CQ I came to the realization that living on that hunk of crap steel for 6 months would S-U-C-K.

Salty.

 

[sevenhelmet]

It took you 2 months to realize that? We realized on our RON deal, when none of us got any sleep and had to get up for 5 more traps the next day...

And yes, going back in the RAG is going to be awesome.

 

[Mumbles]

GoFast....I thought that was you in your punker T-45. I also found a pic of
A4s making his first trap.

 

[Schnugg]

That's a great pic. First one to the bow gets the downwind turn first...

 

[Old R.O.]

And... if you're not a member of The Tailhook Association, take advantage of the "Nugget" rate (It says it costs $1, but I think its free for the first year...)_

https://www.tailhook.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=tailhook&Category_Code=TH0004

If you're already a member, then call Pattty at Tailhook HQ (800-322-4665) and change your membership to a "REGULAR" membership instead of an Associate member (you also get to vote for the Board of Directors now...)

Congrats to all....

 

[bunk22]

From a fellow tailhooker, congrats :icon_smil

 

[FLY_USMC]

Salty.

:sleep_125

 

[fresh]

feels good...

 

[ea6bflyr]

Yes...congrats, now keep your head low for the PROWLER draft!

-ea6bflyr

 

[Single Seat]

I saw the jet I CQ'd in! Guess I didn't plow it into the 1 wire hard enough to strike it.

 

[SemperGumbi]

Yes...congrats, now keep your head low for the PROWLER draft!

-ea6bflyr

Or request a slot like a bunch of guys did lately....much to the amazement of the Wing, I hear...

(Free time+Low Levels=Whidbey)

Either way, enjoy your break to full stop!

 

[a2b2c3]

Apparently the photographers think every T-45 is an 'C' bird... 244 and 218 are both Alpha's arn't they? Minor detail but just bugs me to read that all the jets are charlies. Congrats on the CQ. Hope to join you in August, god (and skeds) forbid october.

 

[Afterburner76]

Here's some video.... feel free to make fun of the a) crappy line-up on the 1st trap and b) hyperventilation on the 1st shot. What can I say?? I was friggin' excited!!!

1st Trap:


1st Cat:

 

[KSUFLY]

I was there too! Went to the boat on Tuesday the 13th and finished up on the 14th. I was in 202. Not sure if it was me in the picture or not.

I loved the boat and I can't wait to go back.

Got soft winged yesterday and wing on the 31st!

 

[nugget81]

Awesome videos! Congrats to everyone that qual'ed!