This ‘SH*T HOT’ Carrier Break Made My Head Smoke

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This is a video of the first time my Copilot ever attempted a "Sh*t Hot" break in a Navy C-2 Greyhound. On this particular flight, we were coming in to land on the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) aircraft carrier. Normally, a "Sh*t Hot" is something only F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots will sometimes do, and even then, only when they are a very competent "ball flyer." However, I had done them a few times in the past and did my best to help him through the maneuver the best I could. And don’t worry - that’s only vapor you see in the cockpit (not smoke)! It would often happen in the C-2, especially on a hot day.

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[ajwilson]

You’re playing a dangerous game flying out there with no mustaches 😮

[uscg]

Think I got it. Now all I need is a C2, an aircraft carrier, some open ocean, a 5500 person crew, some snacks, and a co-pilot. 😂😂

[edwardlittle]

24 years ago, I did one of these as a senior LT near the end of my 2nd deployment, in an E-2C. I was the CAPC and didn't tell anyone my intentions because I didn't want them to try and talk me out of it. No one had taught me any tricks or tips to make it easier (looking back and seeing your video makes me sure they exist); I just went for it, 300 knots at the stern. I have never worked harder for 60 seconds, or been more terrified, or feared so much humiliation, or been more pleased afterwards, or more sure I would never try it again! I just got the landing gear down at the 90, still at 800ft and it looked like I was going to massively overshoot. I was sure I'd get waved off - and I was in the running for Top Ten. But something magical happened. At the 45 I was just a ball high and still fast. I was at idle from the break until I rolled out in the groove, but I was on speed and on centerline, maybe a ball high. I worked it down nicely and got the SHB OK (3). I've always believed flying aggressively makes you a better pilot. It's a fine line between aggressive and reckless, though, and takes humility and maturity to know the difference. Great job, and don't listen to the noise telling you it's not worth it, because IT IS!

[alanbare]

You and Growler Jams have the greatest Naval Aviation videos on YouTube!

[mwest]

Always in awe of the skill required in military aviation.

[huskurdunne]

Just watched with my 2 yr old in my lap and right at the end he looks at me with big eyes and says "Do again, do again." Haha good stuff

[Steve-]

You do this with pax onboard???
As an E-3A driver my 20+ back-end crew would have Chewed through their seatcushions. Not to mention my MCC deciding on my volunteering to host the crew at the OClub!
The E-3 at 300k takes about a 5 mile turn to make a 180 & even pulling the throttles to idle in the pitchout will mean adding an extra mile to the 1 mile final to get slow enough for gear & flaps.
But you haven't lived till you've flown fingertip on a tanker. (Or even on a 20' boom at around 260kias.)
Great Job, my hat's off 🎩 !!

[vtxjockey]

32 Years of Naval Aviation, and this is literally the funniest breakdown of a carrier landing.

[ragnaringibergsson]

Nice job explaining the whole process in terms a non-pilot can understand. Very interesting.

[CarstenBauer]

It still amazes me how well you pilots can do this. Years of intense training. Well done!

[easttexan]

I was squirming in my seat watching this !! Respect you jockeys so much. Muy cajones !! Marine Corps veteran here. Platoon 203 MCRD San Diego, March 1966. Brother served aboard the Coral Sea and the Bonne Dick in the early 60's. God bless you both.

[larrylong]

I did a version of this in the E-2C in '84 (VAW-123 aboard the America), breaking amidship while she was still turning into the wind. Landed and got a "Good job, Hummer" from the air boss. Total time for the ship into the wind was about 30 secs!

[gregoryhood]

Nice work on the tight break! Fell into the groove and snagged a wire no problem! Me down in the Reactor Auxiliary Room with the sweet smell of JP-5 exhaust fumes coming in through the ventilation supply. Thank you for bringing the mail onboard which we all appreciated very much! Before the internet 1982 - 86. Chock your wheels and go get some chow & coffee! MM1 Hood, RL Div, USS Nimitz, CVN-68. Bravo Zulu!

[tylerouimette]

Man the absolute concentration. Navy pilots are the best in the world. Hands down.

[TheStuport]

Having been a Registered Rob Roy Raider for awhile now, I've always enjoyed the fights and descriptions and now the awesome informative voice overs! Your flying skills speak volumes to those of us who ride First class and in most cases Middle class! I'm betting that when you had to ride shotgun on your flights, that your pilot was stoked knowing he had Captain Roy watching his back and a "Sh*t Hot Break" was going to be as easy as spreading Hot Butter On Toast! Salute From COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO 👋

[MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

There is a very severe lack of mustache in this video and I'm not sure we're ok with it.

[getmeagator]

Over the 1MC: "Rawhide is on the ball!"
5 seconds later: "Mail Call. Mail Call."

[Aeronaut]

Incredible teamwork. I NEVER get tired of your vids. Thanks for NOT adding music!

[GeorgeJansen]

Oooh. You guys fly that bird like I drive my 40-ton, 18-wheeler down the highway after almost 30 years of trucking. You can just put it wherever you want it. Love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you for your service. Sgt US Army, 87 to 95