First time carrier landings

Here is a good birds eye view of what pilots see when they are landing on the deck of a carrier.  Most Marine pilots are required to do carrier quals, as all Navy pilots are required to do.  They begin with a touch and go then proceed to catch an arresting gear wire on the ship's deck.  Take note of the pilot's description of the moving angle deck they have to land on.... 

 

 

GOING TO THE BOAT

Thanks Randy