Interesting discussion here. Going back to the original post asking about flying approaches to the ship the only part left out was the the "CLARA" call followed by the "Paddles contact, keep it coming". I few almost blind approaches to the ship in driving rain or low vis, where your entire trust, approach, and life was in the LSO's hands. I was not a LSO, and had my beefs with a few, but for 20 years they kept me off the ramp despite some of my best efforts to the contrary. Thanks Paddles!