Woody,
I would still be in the Navy flying off the carrier if they would have let me.
The Brits do it right they have aviators that stay flying and the others chase
the stars.
Nothing prettier than a zip lip case one revovery. Everyone is responsible and
does their job. The perfect sortie: morning pinkie launch, press inland on a
low level to the Tgt. First run bullseye, low level egress to feet wet .
Marshall overhead watch the next launch, press the deck, first plane in the
groove as the last plane clears the deck. Zip lip recovery with everyone
getting aboard on the first pass. 'Ok" pass down to the ready room for coffee
and breakfast. Afternoon launch for a full stop on the beach for happy hour.

The airline guys I fly with will never understand unless they have done it them
self as well.
Sparky


Aside from the above games (which make Naval aviation a HOOT), One of the
things I love about the boat (as opposed to airline flying) is that AVIATORS
control the pattern.

I absolutely DIG flying around the boat and being held accountable for my
own decisions. How many to bring into the break. When to break. How much
G to use. How much interval. It's the best environment. Thanks for the
memories.

--Woody