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THThat joke comes from a real difference in how Navy pilots are trained. On an aircraft carrier, there’s no long runway to flare and gently settle—pilots have to land firmly so the tailhook can catch an arresting cable. Aircraft like the F/A-18 Super Hornet are designed for these controlled, high-rate descents, where a “soft” landing could actually mean missing the wire.
Because of this, Navy pilots are trained to fly the aircraft onto the deck with precision and power, not float it in like a typical runway landing. That style carries over, which is why their landings can look (and feel) a bit harder than usual.
Different mission, different technique—but all intentional.
📸: @airplanemodesan
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