Pilot Attempts Carrier Landing During Storm
YouTube / Douglas Jones
Phenomenal Piloting Skills!
A heart-stopping video has resurfaced online, showing an F/A-18 pilot attempting a carrier landing during a ferocious storm. The footage, recorded from the deck of the aircraft carrier, captures the sheer skill and precision required to complete such a daring feat in extreme conditions.
The F/A-18 Hornet, barely visible against the storm’s dark backdrop, approaches amidst relentless winds.
The landing signal officer (LSO) can be heard guiding the pilot over the radio, providing real-time updates about the deck’s motion and wind direction.
The Hornet battles crosswinds, its nose shifting in response to the turbulent air, until it finally lands on the deck.
A burst of spray from the landing gear prompted cheers from the flight deck crew.
Who wouldn’t cheer after a landing like that!?
