The Reason Why Navy Jets Don’t Need Windshield Wipers

Simply Fascinating!

This video features the EA-18G Growler catapult shot off the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71.) This was shot back in 2017 in the Arabian Gulf. It was a MAX power Case III launch off catapult 2 on a seven-hour sortie in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Watching this orchestra of what goes on the flight deck is simply fascinating. YouTuber Growler Jams was discussing the steps in lining up the shot in a nice calm voice, taking the proper stance, and finally- launching! His focus is mainly on moving around the flight deck, being passed from one handler to another when having to deal with catapult steam making people disappear in front of him. Pretty impressive!